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RYAN BAKKEN: Casting call for Fargo’s egos 
A casting company is seeking rich Fargo residents to appear on a TV reality show. Three words of advice for people who meet the rich requirement: “Don’t do it.”
By Ryan Bakken , March 03, 2013
Ex-Texas tycoon convicted in $7 billion Ponzi scheme
A day after telling U.S. District Judge David Hittner they were having trouble reaching a verdict, jurors convicted R. Allen Stanford on 13 of 14 charges he faced, acquitting him on a single count of wire fraud stemming from Super Bowl tickets he allegedly used to bribe a regulator.
By Juan A. Lozano , March 06, 2012
Dayton: Plan to raise taxes for richest Minnesotans to be pushed in 2013
Asked on a Minnesota Public Radio program today how long he would keep the proposal in play, Dayton answered "until I'm not governor anymore." Dayton's term runs through 2014 though he says he'll run for another four years.
By Associated Press , March 05, 2012
Facing criminal trial, Florida multimillionaire adopts girlfriend, 42
Judge: Action takes court 'into a legal twilight zone'Critics say it is an attempt by John Goodman to shield some of his fortune from the accident victim's family. But at least one legal expert says a judge is likely to see through the maneuver and prevent the 48-year-old owner of the International Polo Club in Palm Beach from benefiting from it.
By Matt Sedensky , February 09, 2012
Trump: Getting to know Romney led to surprise endorsement over Gingrich
Speaking with reporters before the announcement, real estate mogul and reality TV show host Donald Trump said he had several meetings with Romney during the past several months and that those meetings helped influence his decision about an endorsement. He also cited Romney's debate performances and tough stance on China as reasons.
By Beth Fouhy and Kasie Hunt , February 02, 2012
Newest Wall Street protests target New York City millionaires
VIDEO: Bottom of articleThe national Occupy Wall Street movement has been heating up again — resulting in about 50 arrests in Boston early today and plans for a Manhattan "Millionaires March" to the homes of some of New York City's wealthiest residents.
By Meghan Barr , October 11, 2011
Wealthy Minnesotans pay smaller share of taxes
A new report by the state Revenue Department says wealthy Minnesotans pay a smaller share of their incomes in state and local taxes.
By Associated Press , March 17, 2011
Bill Gates: Helping world's poor is good investment
Co-founder of world's largest charitable foundation 'willing to be viewed as troublemaker by people who are happy with the status quo'The Microsoft co-founder and chairman says in a 24-page letter that not only is helping the poor with their medical needs and giving them the tools to be self-sufficient the right thing to do, it's also a good investment.
By Donna Gordon Blankinship , January 31, 2011
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