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HOT TOPICS: Minnesota State Fair [http://www.twincities.com/statefair?source=hottopics] Lake Elmo woman killed Union vote bucks trend Kevin Love responds to Glen Taylor Win stuff Chance for Romance contest Crime map Summer concert guide Get travel deals Recent business news Survey: Americans' pessimism on economy has grown 08/27/2014 11:11 PM CDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are more anxious about the economy now than they were right after the Great Recession ended despite stock market gains, falling unemployment and growth moving closer to full health. Applications for US unemployment aid slip to 298K 08/28/2014 08:37 AM CDT - WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits slipped 1,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 298,000, a low level that signals employers are cutting few jobs and hiring is likely to remain strong. US durable goods orders surge record 22.6 percent 08/26/2014 09:58 AM CDT - WASHINGTON (AP) — Business orders for long-lasting manufactured goods shot up by the largest amount on record in July. As conference ends, economists give clashing views 08/23/2014 04:19 PM CDT - JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — Most visitors to Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park are drawn to the peak that gave the park its name — a 13,776-foot monolith that dominates the sweeping skyline. Yellen signals uncertainty about a rate increase 08/22/2014 11:07 PM CDT - JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — If anyone thought Janet Yellen might clarify her view of the U.S. job market in her speech here Friday, the Federal Reserve chair had a message: The picture is still hazy. US housing recovery appears to be back on track 08/21/2014 04:35 PM CDT - WASHINGTON (AP) — A fourth straight monthly increase in sales of existing homes provided the latest evidence Thursday that the U. Asia stocks make slight gains, await Yellen speech 08/19/2014 11:10 PM CDT - TOKYO (AP) — Asian stock markets got a slight boost Wednesday from positive U.S. economic figures that reinforced expectations of eventual Fed rate hikes and a stronger dollar. US home construction jumps 15.7 percent in July 08/19/2014 12:13 PM CDT - WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home construction rebounded in July, rising to an eight-month high and offering hope that housing has regained momentum after two months of declines. Consumer prices edge up 0.1 percent in July 08/19/2014 08:01 AM CDT - WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose in July at the slowest pace in five months, held back by a drop in gasoline prices. US homebuilder confidence rises in August 08/18/2014 10:34 AM CDT - U.S. homebuilders are feeling more confident in their sales prospects headed into next year, a sign that home construction and sales of newly built homes may pick up after stalling this summer. Mexican billionaire offers advice for Latinos 08/17/2014 04:05 PM CDT - HOUSTON (AP) — Increasing workers' earning power and offering Latino-owned companies easier access to funding that can be used for growth and expansion can help improve the social and economic status of Latinos in the U. Why global turmoil hasn't sunk US markets. Yet. 08/16/2014 09:51 AM CDT - NEW YORK (AP) — Europe appears on the brink of another recession. Islamic militants have seized Iraqi territory. The Bottom Line Celebrities Culture Oddities Comedy Good News Comics Games Advice Polls Blogs ‹ › Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | MNG Corporate Site Map | Copyright