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St. Paul City Leaders Propose $15 Minimum Wage Ordinance
St. Paul officials have announced a proposal to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
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St. Paul officials have announced a proposal to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
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