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Minnesota job growth rebounds in April after months of losses

Minnesota job growth rebounds in April after months of losses

In April, Minnesota posted its largest over-the-month increase since March of 2024. Officials say this could reflect an initial rebound from the economic impact of federal immigration enforcement actions at the start of the year.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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The rising cost of housing in Minnesota

The rising cost of housing in Minnesota

Housing costs keep rising — for both renters and homebuyers. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what’s driving up housing prices in Minnesota, and what can be done to make housing more affordable.
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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New kids podcast demystifies puberty with help from experts and teens who've been through it

New kids podcast demystifies puberty with help from experts and teens who've been through it

"Puberty (The Podcast)" from Brains On Universe is designed for kids ages 7-12. It is also a resource for parents helping their kids navigate their changing bodies and brains.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years. The retail chain embarked earlier this year on a $6 billion plan to reverse three consecutive years of declining sales.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota-based Good Luck High Five podcast brings Magic to new players

Minnesota-based Good Luck High Five podcast brings Magic to new players

Meghan Wolff and Maria Bartholdi have turned their love for a nerdy pastime into a professional podcast and content creation business in Minnesota. They’ve also brought new enthusiasts into the popular trading card game Magic: The Gathering and diversified the professional coverage of tournaments.
by Matt Mikus

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Minnesota will host 2028 NFL Draft

Minnesota will host 2028 NFL Draft

The National Football League announced Tuesday that the 2028 NFL Draft will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium, with associated fan events taking place over several days around the Twin Cities and beyond.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement

Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement

The president sued the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, demanding $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns years ago.
by Carrie Johnson

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