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Business and Economic News

Record high demand for food aid as Minnesotans make 9 million visits to food shelves in 2025

Record high demand for food aid as Minnesotans make 9 million visits to food shelves in 2025

Minnesotans made more than 9 million visits to food shelves last year. That's nearly triple the number of visits in 2019, and demand will likely continue to soar as stricter work requirements for federal food assistance could force thousands to lose their SNAP benefits.
by Hannah Yang

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AI and the future of work: Separating hype from reality

Coming up at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about artificial intelligence and jobs — separating the very real potential for disruption in the workplace from industry's ability to keep up, and what it all means for the future of work. 
by Catharine Richert and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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Minnesota home prices fell in February

Minnesota home prices fell in February

New data from Minnesota Realtors shows statewide home prices and sales were down last month compared to a year before. Economic anxiety could play a role.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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9 Minnesota counties set to receive aerial treatments to control an invasive moth species

9 Minnesota counties set to receive aerial treatments to control an invasive moth species

State agriculture officials have unveiled plans to spray a nontoxic pheromone in dozens of treatment areas this summer to disrupt the mating of spongy moths, a leaf-eating insect that can damage trees. The invasive pest is already well established in Wisconsin but has not yet gained a foothold in Minnesota. 
by Noah Bloch

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