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Fed's Powell: Strong hiring could force further rate hikes

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Tuesday: “If we continue to get strong labor market reports or higher inflation reports, it might be the case that we have to raise rates more than is now expected.”

— Jess Rapfogel, Associated Press

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that if the U.S. job market further strengthens in the coming months or inflation readings accelerate, the Fed might have to raise its benchmark interest rate higher than it now projects.

DFL seeks to prevent catalytic converter thefts, 'excessive' drug price hikes

Senate Democrats want to stop illegal robocalls and enhance penalties for catalytic converter thefts.

State Senate Democrats rolled out their consumer protection agenda Tuesday, which also included a Republican-led bill.

Ramsey County sheriff crafts plan to quickly cut jail population as ordered by the state DOC

Many dozens of inmates will be moved from the jail to the county workhouse, jails in other counties and to state prisons, the sheriff said.

Race to find survivors as quake aid pours into Turkey, Syria

A woman sits on the rubble Tuesday as emergency rescue teams search for people under the remains of destroyed buildings in Nurdagi in southern Turkey.

Search teams and aid poured into Turkey and Syria on Tuesday as rescuers working in freezing temperatures and sometimes using their bare hands dug through the remains of buildings flattened by a powerful earthquake. The death toll soared above 7,200 and was still expected to rise.

Contractor: Heater malfunction behind blast that injured 3 in East Bethel

Three people were hurt in a home explosion in the 2800 block of Viking Boulevard in East Bethel.

The Sheriff's Office said all 3 remained hospitalized in stable condition.

Teen admits luring man to Minneapolis apartment, where she recorded him being fatally beaten

The 17-year-old posted the video on social media showing her boyfriend killing the man, according to prosecutors.

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Aldi to close north Mpls. store, leaving few full-service options

Neighbors who walk or bus to the store are upset at the sudden news. The building's landlord says he is seeking a replacement grocer for the Penn Avenue site.

Ninth-graders Greenway, Oehrlein already aim at basketball history

The Providence Academy and Crosby-Ironton standouts are averaging about 30 points per game and already collecting college offers. They're also in a race to become the youngest Minnesota player to score 2,000 points.