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Patisserie owner Marc Heu found a home in Minnesota’s Hmong community

Patisserie owner Marc Heu found a home in Minnesota’s Hmong community

Unlike many Hmong families who sought refuge in the United States after the Vietnam War, Marc Heu’s family located to French Guiana in South America. He says growing up in French Guiana was difficult for him at times. 
by Chandra Colvin

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In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals

In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals

Sundar Pichai testified in the remedies trial that will determine which penalties Google will face for monopolizing the search engine market, calling the DOJ's proposals a "de facto divestiture" of the company's tech.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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As return-to-office policy approaches, Minnesota government workers see refined requirements

As return-to-office policy approaches, Minnesota government workers see refined requirements

Starting June 1, more state workers will have to report to offices or job sites on a regular basis. It’s a change to pandemic-era flexibility around working requirements. But the policy has been slightly revised to offer more latitude.
by Clay Masters

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Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs

Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs

President Trump will sign an executive order on the shift on Tuesday as the White House marks his 100 days in office. It’s the latest shift in Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs.
by Danielle Kurtzleben and Tamara Keith

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What is the meaning of work?

What is the meaning of work?

Besides a paycheck, what do you get out of your job? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the co-authors of “Is Your Work Worth It?” about how to find work that seems worthy of your time and effort. 
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Asian grocers navigate ever-changing tariff landscape on imported goods

Asian grocers navigate ever-changing tariff landscape on imported goods

As the full impact of international tariffs is still unknown, small businesses like Asian grocery stores are worried about tariffs pushing up product prices and whether customers will stomach those higher prices.
by Hannah Yang

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What you need to know about managing student debt

What you need to know about managing student debt

President Donald Trump’s administration will soon begin collecting defaulted student loan payments for the first time in five years. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how that could affect millions of borrowers.
by Angela Davis, Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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Minnesotans are feeling a lot of economic uncertainty 100 days into Trump’s presidency

Minnesotans are feeling a lot of economic uncertainty 100 days into Trump’s presidency

Around Minnesota, voters are reporting belt-tightening and concern about a possible recession. Many supporters of President Donald Trump are hopeful he can turn things around, but his critics are fearful of what’s to come.
by Annie Baxter

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