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Twin Cities stands out nationally for ‘job accessibility’

Twin Cities stands out nationally for ‘job accessibility’

If you feel like your drive to work has gotten longer recently, it’s not just you. New research shows that the return of traffic has led to fewer jobs being reachable within 30 minutes by car.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Boycott men? South Korea's 4B movement gains traction in the U.S. after Trump's win

Boycott men? South Korea's 4B movement gains traction in the U.S. after Trump's win

After Trump's win, there are growing calls among American women to boycott men. They're drawing inspiration from 4B, a South Korean feminist movement that rejects dating, sex, marriage and childbirth.
by Rachel Treisman

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With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit

The billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major benefits for him and his companies.
by Dara Kerr

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Molson Coors to close Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls

Molson Coors to close Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls

Molson Coors says move will consolidate operations at company’s main Milwaukee Brewery in early 2025.

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Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.
by The Associated Press

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Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract

A strike by 33,000 Boeing factory workers is coming to an end after more than seven weeks. The aerospace giant's unionized machinists voted on Monday to accept a company contract offer that includes a 38 percent wage increase over four years.
by The Associated Press

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How generational differences shape workplaces

How generational differences shape workplaces

Gen Z does a good job taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how the mix of generations in today’s workforce is redefining how we work.
by Cari Dwyer and Angela Davis

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Public input sought on major powerline proposed for southwest Minnesota

Public input sought on major powerline proposed for southwest Minnesota

Xcel Energy wants to build the roughly 170-mile power line from Garvin in Lyon County to Becker in central Minnesota. It would connect solar and wind energy from southwest Minnesota to the electrical grid.
by Kirsti Marohn

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