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“It's sort of the year of the tariff and how that has impacted consumers,” said Erin McLaughlin at The Conference Board.

Consumer sentiment dragged down in 2025

Economyby Samantha Fields

Consumers started 2025 feeling optimistic, but have ended on a low note.

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Kai Ryssdal, left, and Bob Blake, right, on the roof of the Red Lake Nation Government Center in 2024.

What the Trump administration's funding rollback means for one solar company

Breaking Groundby Andie Corban

Bob Blake, owner of Solar Bear and tribal citizen of Red Lake Nation, said many solar projects are now “on pause.”

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