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April 25, 2024 1:41 PM

Minneapolis approves law raising cigarette price to at least $15 per pack

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Thursday that requires retailers to sell a pack of cigarettes for at least $15.

by Jon Collins

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April 25, 2024 8:18 AM

U.S. growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6 percent pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

The nation’s economy slowed last quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.6 percent in a sign that the high interest rates may be taking a toll on borrowing and spending.

by The Associated Press

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April 25, 2024 4:02 AM

American Airlines passenger alleges discrimination over use of first-class restroom

In a complaint to the airline, Pamela Hill-Veal, a retired judge, says that while on a Chicago-to-Phoenix flight, a flight attendant berated her and accused her of slamming the lavatory door.

by Jonathan Franklin

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April 24, 2024 6:04 PM

What consumers should know about the milk testing positive for bird flu

Federal officials and scientific experts say the virus detected in retail milk samples may be inactive and unable to cause an infection.

by Joe Hernandez

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April 24, 2024 2:12 PM

9 local papers closing after over 150 years, expanding the suburban news desert

This week marks the final printing of The Chaska Herald, Chanhassen Villager, Jordan Independent, Shakopee Valley News, Prior Lake American, Savage Pacer and Southwest.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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April 24, 2024 2:01 PM

Anoka-Hennepin school board OKs plan to avoid budget showdown

Board members of the state’s largest school district agreed early Wednesday to move ahead with the budget process separately from policy and curriculum questions raised by a board member, the superintendent said.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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April 24, 2024 11:55 AM

President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold

The measure was included in a foreign aid package providing support to Ukraine and Israel. TikTok vowed to challenge the law in federal court.

by Bobby Allyn

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April 24, 2024 11:03 AM

Northland College postpones closure decision after receiving several ‘transformative’ gifts

Northland College, a small, liberal arts school with an environmental focus in Ashland, Wis., has postponed a decision to possibly close after receiving several last-minute large donations.

by Dan Kraker

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April 24, 2024 4:00 AM

Sammy McDowell remembered as ‘pillar’ of his north Minneapolis community

Hundreds of people celebrated the life of Sammy McDowell on Tuesday night in north Minneapolis. They remembered McDowell as a community champion who made a point to look out for others.

by Regina Medina

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April 24, 2024 2:41 AM

Remnants of the bird flu virus have been found in pasteurized milk, the FDA says

The agency stressed the material is inactivated and that the findings "do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers," but it's continuing to study the issue.

by The Associated Press

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Business and Economic News

Minneapolis approves law raising cigarette price to at least $15 per pack

U.S. growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6 percent pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

American Airlines passenger alleges discrimination over use of first-class restroom

What consumers should know about the milk testing positive for bird flu

9 local papers closing after over 150 years, expanding the suburban news desert

Anoka-Hennepin school board OKs plan to avoid budget showdown

President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold

Northland College postpones closure decision after receiving several ‘transformative’ gifts

Sammy McDowell remembered as ‘pillar’ of his north Minneapolis community

Remnants of the bird flu virus have been found in pasteurized milk, the FDA says

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