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ST. PAUL -- The bright spot for the state's economy next year may be when the federal government hires more than 8,000 workers to conduct an every-10-year-census. State Economist Tom...

ST. PAUL -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty may target local governments as he looks for ways to plug continued budget deficits. Shortly after his aides announced that the current budget contains...

The food shelf Brenda Voigt manages in Litchfield faces a dilemma.

WILLMAR -- The recession is likely to persist for several more months, but there are signs that recovery is "not too far off," a Federal Reserve Bank official told a...

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota House Democrats propose increasing taxes on rich Minnesotans, smokers, drinkers, businesses that recently moved to Minnesota and youths downloading Internet music. House Tax Chairwoman Ann Lenczewski,...

WILLMAR -- Agricultural producers can take advantage of rapid economic change, extreme volatility and opportunity, if they have the discipline to handle the situation, according to Dr.

ST. PAUL -- Federal money may have saved Minnesota's budget this year, but state leaders warn that economic problems are far from over. Economic stimulus funds approved last month by...