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Triple play: Two Harbors man fills three community needs in one long day
People in small towns are used to wearing many hats. But few wear as many as Steve Tatro. Last week, he filled in as a school bus driver, a substitute teacher and a hockey referee — all on the same day.
St. Paul, Minneapolis struggle to build budgets that can rein in the violence
The Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils are expected to adopt final budgets for 2020 when they meet Wednesday. As violent crime spikes in both cities, politicians are under pressure to balance spending on police with other crime prevention strategies.
U professor: New trade deal with Mexico and Canada is mostly business as usual
The United States has reached an agreement on a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada, two countries that are important export markets for Minnesota businesses and farmers. A trade expert says the new pact mostly maintains the existing trade rules.
Agency marks a century helping Minnesota’s new immigrants
The International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of new immigrants resettle, learn English and train for jobs. As it celebrates 100 years this week, its leaders are working to navigate the agency through unprecedented changes in federal immigration policy.
In cabin country, rental property could get new tax treatment
Under guidance from the state, Minnesota county assessors are evaluating whether to treat some cabin or vacation properties as commercial for tax purposes, which could boost bills. It’s an issue zooming toward the Legislature for another look.