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Minneapolis community safety group asks city council for more money

Minneapolis community safety group asks city council for more money

The Unity Community Mediation Team — which has formally worked with the Minneapolis Police Department on reform since 2003 — asked the city council Wednesday for $937,900 to help cover costs. 
by Cari Spencer

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What's Zyn? And why there was a shortage this summer

What's Zyn? And why there was a shortage this summer

Zyn pouches are the latest nicotine craze in the world of cigarette substitutes, with over 130 million containers sold in the first quarter of this year. Health experts and lawmakers are concerned.
by Lola Murti

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Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes

Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes

A federal judge in Texas has struck down the government's ban on noncompetes. An estimated 30 million U.S. workers are subject to the employment agreements.
by Andrea Hsu

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Target's focus on lower prices in the grocery aisle start to pay off as comparable store sales rise

Target's focus on lower prices in the grocery aisle start to pay off as comparable store sales rise

Target’s comparable sales rose for the first time in a year as grocery aisle deals for cash-strapped customers began to pay off. Sales at stores open for a year rose 2 percent in the second quarter reversing months of declines.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin County commissioners plan vote on smaller pay bump

Hennepin County commissioners plan vote on smaller pay bump

They are now voting to increase their salaries by 5 percent at the beginning of 2025 and another 5 percent on Jan. 1, 2026. This would bring commissioner pay from $122,225 to $134,753.51 annually.  
by Chandra Colvin

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Meet barbers who understand their work is about more than just a haircut

Meet barbers who understand their work is about more than just a haircut

On Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked with three barbers who understand that going to a barbershop isn’t just about getting a haircut. It’s also about the connection with their community.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Sun Country flight attendants vote to authorize strike

Sun Country flight attendants vote to authorize strike

That move does not mean a strike will happen — but it does authorize union leaders to call one, if contract talks break down.
by MPR News Staff

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