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June 22, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota state veterinarian worries New World screwworm could enter the state

A gruesome parasite that eats its animal host alive has been found in southern states. Minnesota’s state veterinarian worries it could make its way north.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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June 20, 2026 7:00 AM

Minnesota sugar beet growers brace for the possible return of a devastating disease

Minnesota farmers have battled a devastating sugar beet disease for the past two years. Now, they're bracing for its possible return.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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June 19, 2026 9:55 AM

Helping Black businesses during Juneteenth can help everyone, economic leader says

Juneteenth events kick off across the state Friday and many Black business owners will be welcoming the influx of attention.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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June 19, 2026 4:00 AM

Minnesota unemployment down in May, but fewer people sought work

The state added jobs last month, but people are leaving the labor force.

by Harshawn Ratanpal

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June 18, 2026 4:00 AM

The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon

The average price of jet fuel has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the war with Iran. But aviation experts say the cost of airfare is likely to stay high, at least for now.

by Joel Rose

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June 17, 2026 7:25 PM

Here's how much the the Iran war cost — and how its effects will linger

More than three months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, the costs and aftereffects are felt around the world.

by Scott Horsley, Ruth Sherlock, Tom Bowman and Danielle Kurtzleben

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June 17, 2026 10:55 AM

Longtime Minnesota cannabis testing lab shuts down program following regulatory woes

Weeks after regulators paused its license, Legend Technical Services has ended cannabis testing. The lab says testing is no longer economically viable under new rules.

by Nicole Ki

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June 15, 2026 12:47 PM

Post Modern Times plans to continue donation-based restaurant model as long as possible

Owner Dylan Alverson made the switch during the surge of immigration agents to the state. Four months later, he said he’s been scrambling to make the new model work but hopes to continue to keep it going.

by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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June 15, 2026 12:05 PM

Target taps designer Isaac Mizrahi for new role as creative director at large

Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.

by The Associated Press

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June 13, 2026 7:00 AM

A Minnesota grant aims to kickstart domestic green fertilizer production

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering nearly $4 million to ag and rural electric co-ops that plan to invest in green fertilizer manufacturing.

by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Business and Economic News

Minnesota state veterinarian worries New World screwworm could enter the state

Minnesota sugar beet growers brace for the possible return of a devastating disease

Helping Black businesses during Juneteenth can help everyone, economic leader says

Minnesota unemployment down in May, but fewer people sought work

The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon

Here's how much the the Iran war cost — and how its effects will linger

Longtime Minnesota cannabis testing lab shuts down program following regulatory woes

Post Modern Times plans to continue donation-based restaurant model as long as possible

Target taps designer Isaac Mizrahi for new role as creative director at large

A Minnesota grant aims to kickstart domestic green fertilizer production

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