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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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Minnesota breweries are feeling the pain as the craft beer industry continues to decline

Minnesota breweries are feeling the pain as the craft beer industry continues to decline

There are more than 200 breweries across Minnesota and some are struggling to stay open. Brewers credit the tough times to tariffs, a shift in drinking habits and competing shelf space.
by Matthew Alvarez

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NPR's newsroom shrinks through buyouts and layoffs

NPR's newsroom shrinks through buyouts and layoffs

At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom.
by David Folkenflik

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Xcel customers to see gas rates increase by nearly 5 percent

Xcel customers to see gas rates increase by nearly 5 percent

Advocates say that higher gas rates will make it tougher for those struggling to already pay for other rising costs like groceries and gasoline.
by Regina Medina

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Minnesota lawmakers agree to study possibility of building new nuclear plants

Minnesota lawmakers agree to study possibility of building new nuclear plants

Supporters hope it's the first step toward lifting the state's 32-year-old moratorium on new nuclear plants in the state. They say Minnesota needs nuclear energy to help meet its goal of carbon-free electricity.
by Kirsti Marohn

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School workers pass first goal post toward health insurance reform in final day of legislative session

School workers pass first goal post toward health insurance reform in final day of legislative session

On the last day of the Minnesota Legislature’s 2026 session, lawmakers voted to fund a data collection project to study the spiraling health insurance costs for Minnesota school districts – a first step in reforming the health insurance program for school district employees as a whole.
by Molly Castle Work

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Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil

Red River Valley farmers worry as strong winds threaten their soil

Winds that reached speeds of nearly 50 miles per hour blew through the Red River Valley recently. That leaves farmers concerned about potential nutrient loss in their soil as planting season has begun.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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