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After court reversal, Albert Lea reconsiders cannabis dispensary it had denied

After court reversal, Albert Lea reconsiders cannabis dispensary it had denied

Jacob Schlichter, owner of The Smoking Tree in Albert Lea, is hoping to open after an appeals court ruled the city improperly denied his registration. Now, the city is reconsidering his business application.
by Nicole Ki

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The Federal Reserve faces a critical decision on interest rates

The Federal Reserve faces a critical decision on interest rates

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. They're expected to hold rates steady, but there's a chance they could raise rates to combat stubborn inflation.
by Scott Horsley

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Farmers are struggling to turn a profit. How does it compare to the farm crisis in the '80s?

Farmers are struggling to turn a profit. How does it compare to the farm crisis in the '80s?

Corn and soybean growers have seen several years of low commodity prices and increased costs for supplies like fertilizer and fuel. That has many farmers worried about whether they'll turn a profit this year and drawn some comparisons to a dark time in American agriculture.

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State's first 'farm stop' opens in south Minneapolis

State's first 'farm stop' opens in south Minneapolis

MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Radish Farm Stop owner Lily Gross last April about opening the unique store and spoke to her again last Friday to see how the farm stop's first week went.
by Clay Masters and Aron Woldeslassie

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Minneapolis starts Black Business Week with focus on investment, entrepreneurship

Minneapolis starts Black Business Week with focus on investment, entrepreneurship

The kickoff comes as small businesses across the Twin Cities continue to navigate economic uncertainty. Some business owners have reported challenges tied to the recent increase in federal immigration enforcement activity, including fewer customers, staffing concerns and financial strain.
by Sarah Thamer

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Layoffs and hiring: Understanding today's job market

Layoffs and hiring: Understanding today's job market

Layoffs are making headlines, but many employers are still hiring. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about what's behind the changing job market and what it means for Minnesota workers.
by Angela Davis, Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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