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The economic stimulus

  • Schools still waiting for stimulus money
    It's easy to see signs of the federal stimulus money at work in Minnesota, along highways where crews have posted notices of projects funded with stimulus money. But school districts are still waiting for their share of Minnesota's $800 million in stimulus money for education.June 10, 2009
  • Incentives to improve your home
    President Obama has issued a number of reimbursement programs for homeowners to upgrade the energy-efficiency of their homes. Midmorning's home repair guru talks about some consumer options.Midmorning, May 22, 2009
  • Weatherization programs gear up for stimulus business
    The federal stimulus package is pumping millions of dollars into weatherizing homes for low-income people. Program administrators in Minnesota are gearing up to spend lots of money in a short period of time.May 21, 2009
  • For most, stimulus means a few extra dollars a month
    You may have noticed that you got paid a little more last month than you're used to, and it's not because you got a raise.May 5, 2009
  • Obama announces plan to close tax loopholes
    President Barack Obama is proposing to close tax loopholes and clamp down on overseas shelters.May 4, 2009
  • High-speed rail on the horizon
    President Obama's announcement of $8 billion in stimulus funds for high-speed rail projects has rail advocates excited over the future of train travel in America. But critics say the money won't go far and could be better spent on other transportation projects.Midmorning, April 22, 2009
  • Minneapolis gets stimulus money for pollution cleanup
    Minneapolis is included in a group of 50 of the country's most polluted and hazardous waste sites that have been singled out to receive a share of federal stimulus money to continue cleanup operations.April 15, 2009
  • Obama says economy is showing signs of progress
    Speaking at Georgetown University, President Barack Obama proclaims signs of economic progress, but also warns Americans eager for good news that the country is not yet out of the woods.Midday, April 14, 2009
  • Local politicians try to bring stimulus home
    Minnesota lawmakers are grabbing for a piece of the $787 billion stimulus, one project at a time, in a statehouse version of the earmarking that's become routine in Congress.April 10, 2009
  • Obama says economy showing 'glimmers of hope'
    Obama commented Friday after meeting with members of his economic team to discuss the economy and assess the progress of the steps the administration is taking to address the financial crisis.April 10, 2009
  • Some stimulus funds might land in unexpected places
    Over the next few months, billions of dollars will flow into Minnesota from the federal stimulus package. The biggest chunk -- $1.8 billion -- will go to the state's Medicaid program. But then other allocations may be more like $11,000 -- hardly enough to create a new full-time job.April 10, 2009
  • Duluth airport fears losing $7 million in stimulus funding
    Duluth airport officials need to secure about $5 million in state matching money to receive about $7 million in federal stimulus funding. So far, the Minnesota House has refused to go along.April 2, 2009
  • Pawlenty approves stimulus money for Minn. roads
    A bill authorizing Minnesota to spend nearly $600 million of federal stimulus cash on roads, bridges and transit projects is now law.April 1, 2009
  • Minnesota's biggest stimulus project proves controversial
    Wondering where the stimulus dollars are going? In Minnesota, the largest chunk of transportation stimulus money is going to build a new two-and-half mile segment of Freeway 610.April 1, 2009
  • Stimulus weatherization money has contractors gearing up
    Reducing energy consumption is a major priority in the federal economic stimulus plan. Weatherization contractors are already anticipating new work and making new hires.March 27, 2009
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