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June 18, 2024 1:18 PM

White Earth Nation pauses enforcement of water use ordinance

The move comes after a permit process for water use on the northwestern Minnesota reservation was challenged in federal court.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 18, 2024 8:36 AM

Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy

Farming and biofuel organizations are hopeful that ethanol could be used to power passenger jets, but making that dream a reality hasn’t been easy.

by The Associated Press

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June 18, 2024 4:00 AM

Historic Lake Street building burned in Floyd protests will reopen on Juneteenth

After three years of restoration, the historic Coliseum Building in south Minneapolis is set to reopen on Wednesday as a part of the Soul of the Southside Juneteenth festival.

by Nicole Ki

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June 18, 2024 12:04 AM

Apple just made your app obsolete? You've been 'Sherlocked'

The controversial practice dates back to the 1990s when Apple introduced a service called Watson that critics say ripped off another company’s tool. Since then, small apps have said it has become a pattern.

by Bobby Allyn

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June 17, 2024 2:00 PM

Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by U.S. surgeon general who asks Congress to act

The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.

by The Associated Press

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June 17, 2024 1:26 PM

Some TikTok influencers are maligning sunscreen. Here's what to know about the claims

Sunscreen is the best way to protect ourselves against skin cancer. But doctors are concerned by a backlash against sunscreen that is spreading on social media.

by Maria Godoy

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June 17, 2024 7:50 AM

Uber and Lyft are fighting minimum wage laws. But in this state, the drivers won

Internal emails, interviews and in-app messages show Uber and Lyft deployed a powerful lobbying playbook to stop minimum wage laws in Minnesota. But drivers had a playbook of their own.

by Dara Kerr

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June 17, 2024 5:15 AM

New 'Washington Post' chiefs can’t shake their past in London

The new CEO of The Washington Post and his hand-picked news chief come from a tradition of rough-and-tumble British journalism that plays loose with ethics, compared to U.S. media.

by David Folkenflik

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June 17, 2024 4:00 AM

Robots with hoes show farmers possible future of weed control

Weeds are becoming resistant to herbicides used by farmers, leaving few good options for controlling unwanted plants that can quickly take over a field. This summer, weed-killing robots are patrolling fields near Moorhead, offering a glimpse of a high tech future on the farm.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 14, 2024 2:26 PM

Downtown St. Paul office buildings are emptier than previously thought

About 610,000 square feet of vacant office space went unreported, skewing the overall picture of downtown St. Paul’s health.

by Phil Picardi, Megan Burks and Lukas Levin

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Business and Economic News

White Earth Nation pauses enforcement of water use ordinance

Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy

Historic Lake Street building burned in Floyd protests will reopen on Juneteenth

Apple just made your app obsolete? You've been 'Sherlocked'

Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by U.S. surgeon general who asks Congress to act

Some TikTok influencers are maligning sunscreen. Here's what to know about the claims

Uber and Lyft are fighting minimum wage laws. But in this state, the drivers won

New 'Washington Post' chiefs can’t shake their past in London

Robots with hoes show farmers possible future of weed control

Downtown St. Paul office buildings are emptier than previously thought

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