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Analysis: More than 4,000 leisure, hospitality jobs lost during first three months of 2026

Analysis: More than 4,000 leisure, hospitality jobs lost during first three months of 2026

Research and progressive policy group North Star Policy Action used federal jobs data and statistical modeling to estimate the economic impact of the federal immigration surge.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Star Tribune planning job cuts, exploring new ownership model

Star Tribune planning job cuts, exploring new ownership model

The Minnesota Star Tribune announced Tuesday that it plans to cut about 15 percent of its staff through buyouts and layoffs. Publisher Steve Grove also said the Star Tribune is exploring a new ownership model.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers

Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit incentivizes established farmers to rent or sell equipment, livestock and land to beginning farmers. The program’s mission is to “foster farmer-to-farmer connections.”
by Cait Kelley and Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Some young adults transitioning out of foster care are now losing SNAP food aid benefits

Some young adults transitioning out of foster care are now losing SNAP food aid benefits

Stricter work or education requirements went into effect yesterday, June 1, as part of what President Trump calls his “One Big Beautiful Bill” act. So now many young adults transitioning out of foster care may struggle to get enough to eat.
by Hannah Yang

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Peregrine falcons at Mayo Clinic: How the world-renowned hospital came to raise birds of prey

Peregrine falcons at Mayo Clinic: How the world-renowned hospital came to raise birds of prey

For almost four decades, Mayo Clinic has raised peregrine falcons as part of a national recovery effort to save what had been an endangered species. Now, the peregrine falcon program is a beloved part of the world-renowned hospital's offerings.
by Molly Castle Work

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U of M study: Economic growth can help the environment

U of M study: Economic growth can help the environment

While debates often pit growth and nature against each other, a new study finds countries use less cropland as they become wealthier, preserving biodiversity
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40 percent over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies.
by The Associated Press

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