Delta's CEO on fees, mergers and misguided subsidies
The new $1.6 billion Delta Air Lines terminal opened at New York's JFK airport on Friday. Delta CEO Richard Anderson talks about the industry, mergers, passenger fees and why Delta thinks its about to have its most profitable year ever.
Ex-minor leaguer says baseball cheating lives
Cheating in baseball has become synonymous with performance-enhancing drug use, but former minor league player Garrett Broshuis observed a broader array of ways to skirt the rules, calling it a "culture of deception."
Cube Critics: 'What Maisie Knew,' 'Frances Ha,' 'Hangover Part 3'
Stephanie Curtis and Euan kerr have a meeting of their film obsessed minds on "What Maisie Knew," and "Frances Ha" and "Hangover Part 3"
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Delta's CEO on passenger fees, mergers and why subsidies are bad for business
The new $1.6 billion Delta Air Lines terminal opened at New York's JFK airport on Friday. Delta CEO Richard Anderson talks about the industry, mergers, passenger fees and why Delta thinks its about to have its most profitable year ever.More Business news
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- State touts new business subsidy program
- New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US
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Housing advocates praise funding increase in Minn.
This year's legislative session brought good news for housing and homelessness programs. State lawmakers approved an additional $33 million for programs that prevent homelessness and build affordable housing.Memorial Day weekend festivals
Memorial Day is generally the weekend when many Minnesotans head north. Here's a few communities that are holding celebrations this weekend.
First lady to students: 'I have failed at things'
Failure is OK, but continuing to work hard is more important, Michelle Obama said. That was the message the first lady delivered to students at an elementary school where the arts are being used to help boost student performance. The school is located in Anacostia, one of the city's poorest neighborhoods.
Dayton signs bill funding all-day K, early childhood education
Gov. Mark Dayton signed an education budget bill Wednesday that boosts funding for public schools over the next two years, funds all-day kindergarten statewide for the first time and retools high school testing requirements.
Fire pits get new scrutiny in quest for clean air
People who are sensitive to wood smoke have long been concerned about backyard burning, but the growing trend of fire pits and chimineas has now caught the attention of state environmental regulators, who say wood smoke is becoming a bigger contributor to Minnesota's air pollution.Teen pregnancies continue to decline, new report shows
New government figures add to evidence of a decline in teen pregnancies across the nation and point to a notably large drop in births among Hispanic teens. The overall birth rate among teens is now half what it was at its peak, two decades ago.
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