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To unemployed Building Trades members, Mall of America expansion mean jobs

By Michael Kuchta , Workday Minnesota

For Carpenter Bruce Meyer, the proposed expansion of the Mall of America means one thing: a steady job. Meyer, age 56, of Cannon Falls, last worked 5 months ago. His unemployment benefits expire this month. His health insurance expired April 30. “I’ve never seen it this bad,” said Meyer, a member of Local 87. MORE »

Things People Say

"We wanted lots of blood and guts and gore as much as you did ..."

By Mary Turck , TC Daily Planet

Comments are running as high as August temperatures this week. Douglas McGill’s article on the Oromo people of Ethiopia and politicking in Minnesota triggered lots of comments, ranging from “Genuine integrity to the truth” to “rubbish eyegougeing lie.” MORE »