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February 15, 2024 1:23 PM

Oscar-nominated actress Lily Gladstone on 'kicking the door in' for Native performers

If Lily Gladstone wins an Oscar for her portrayal of Mollie Burkhart in the film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which depicts the systematic murder of Osage people for their oil wealth in the 1920s in Oklahoma, she’ll be the first Native American to take home the Best Actress statue.

by Allison Herrera

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February 15, 2024 11:22 AM

Latest try to get remaining rebate checks cashed will carry clearer Minnesota labeling

The state Revenue Department hopes people will cash rather than trash their rebates in the latest and last attempt to get the full pot of money out.

by MPR News Staff

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February 15, 2024 10:56 AM

IKEA opening new 'pop-up shopping experience' in Twin Cities

Fans of Billy bookcases and Ektorp sofas, rejoice: IKEA is opening a new Minnesota location, for a limited time.

by MPR News Staff

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February 15, 2024 10:41 AM

EPA will allow farmers to spray dicamba after court blocks use

After a judge blocked use of the herbicide dicamba, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it will allow farmers to use existing stocks of the chemical this year.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 15, 2024 6:54 AM

Could vacant office spaces across the U.S. be the solution to a national problem?

A recent study calculated that about one-fifth of U.S. office space was vacant at the end of last year. What is the fate of all this empty real estate?

by Manuela López Restrepo

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February 15, 2024 6:54 AM

Polaris and employee cited for reckless driving in Alaska crash that killed 3 sled dogs

Both a Minnesota man testing a snowmobile for his employer and the company have been cited for reckless driving after the machine slammed into a sled dog team and killed three dogs in December.

by The Associated Press

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February 15, 2024 5:30 AM

Rare sight: See inside an empty Mississippi River lock and dam as it’s cleared for repairs

The warm winter weather has been great for construction work on Lock and Dam 2, which has been dewatered to allow for a $3.5 million renovation project.

by Ben Hovland and Andrew Krueger

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February 14, 2024 4:01 AM

What is Temu, and should you let your parents order from it?

Temu aggressively markets "hot deals," such as a hooded button-up fleece jacket for $8.32. But some U.S. officials accuse Temu of unfair and/or unethical practices.

by Bill Chappell and Alina Selyukh

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February 13, 2024 2:49 PM

Yes, a lot of people watched the Super Bowl, but the monoculture is still a myth

Super Bowl viewership isn’t faltering in the same way broadcast, cable and awards shows are. But do we really need mass consumption of the same cultural work? Or just smart and connected consumption?

by Linda Holmes

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February 13, 2024 4:00 AM

Talking Sense: How to spot AI-generated content

Fake news, pictures, videos and podcasts have quickly become more sophisticated with the advent of widely available artificial intelligence tools. Experts say the best tool we have to fight disinformation is common sense.

by Catharine Richert

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Business and Economic News

Oscar-nominated actress Lily Gladstone on 'kicking the door in' for Native performers

Latest try to get remaining rebate checks cashed will carry clearer Minnesota labeling

IKEA opening new 'pop-up shopping experience' in Twin Cities

EPA will allow farmers to spray dicamba after court blocks use

Could vacant office spaces across the U.S. be the solution to a national problem?

Polaris and employee cited for reckless driving in Alaska crash that killed 3 sled dogs

Rare sight: See inside an empty Mississippi River lock and dam as it’s cleared for repairs

What is Temu, and should you let your parents order from it?

Yes, a lot of people watched the Super Bowl, but the monoculture is still a myth

Talking Sense: How to spot AI-generated content

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