North Dakota oil boom squeezes seniors who rent
The surging energy industry in the Bakken oil patch may be making life harder for some area residents, particularly the elderly.
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"Agripreneur" program helps rural Latinos become small-scale farmers
An initiative of Minneapolis-based Main Street Project teaches budding farmers, or "agripreneurs," to raise and sell poultry and other agricultural products as part of an emerging local food network.
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Data analysis shows extent of underwater mortgage problem in the Twin Cities
A new indicator-based analysis reveals that the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area has the highest rates of negative equity in the Ninth Federal Reserve District.
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Free tax preparers reach out to EITC claimants
Organizations that provide free tax preparation assistance to low-income people are working to attract more eligible filers to their offices.
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Business Correspondent model boosts financial inclusion in India
An innovative, technology-based banking model is giving people in remote areas of India access to formal financial institutions.
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