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March 7, 2024 11:00 AM

Legislation would create temporary licenses for cannabis businesses in Minnesota

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is proposing changes to the state’s marijuana law, including one that would allow the issuance of a set number of temporary licenses.

by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Cari Spencer

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March 7, 2024 4:39 AM

Boeing is withholding key details about door plug on Alaska 737 Max 9 jet, NTSB says

At a Senate hearing, the top federal safety investigator said Boeing has still not provided crucial details about who opened the door plug from an Alaska Airlines 737 Max jet before a midair blowout.

by Joel Rose

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March 7, 2024 4:31 AM

Is journalism disappearing? These top educators have a lot to say about that

The leaders of six journalism schools discuss the ongoing media bloodbath, the cost of a journalism degree, and how to prepare journalists for the future.

by Fernando Alfonso III

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March 7, 2024 3:08 AM

The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon due to possibly containing lead

The brands of cinnamon are typically sold at discount retailers, such as Save a Lot, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. The alert follows the recalls of 3 brands of cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches.

by Ayana Archie

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March 6, 2024 11:23 AM

Minnesota Hospital Association CEO: Change Health hack is ‘quite a crisis’

Change Health, which is a subsidiary of Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group was hacked on Feb. 21 by a ransomware gang known as ALPHV/BlackCat.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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March 6, 2024 4:00 AM

Taking on junk fees is popular. But can it win Biden more voters?

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight his push to cap junk fees in his State of the Union address, for a second year in a row. It's a theme he plans to take on the campaign trail.

by Deepa Shivaram

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March 5, 2024 6:02 PM

Around 1,000 nursing home workers strike for higher pay, better working conditions

The Service Employees International Union says about 1,000 nurses and employees from a dozen nursing home facilities in the state went on a one-day, Unfair Labor Practice strike Tuesday.

by Sarah Thamer

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March 5, 2024 10:16 AM

Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads back after widespread outage

Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms are back after users experienced login issues Tuesday morning.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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March 5, 2024 7:13 AM

Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive sales at a time of cautious spending

Target Circle 360 will launch with a special offer for new members for $49 per year with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour.

by The Associated Press

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March 5, 2024 5:55 AM

Worker advocates allege wage theft at Edina apartment project site

A group of workers involved in the construction of an Edina apartment project allege wage theft against a Minneapolis-based real estate developer's subcontractor.

by Regina Medina

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Business and Economic News

Legislation would create temporary licenses for cannabis businesses in Minnesota

Boeing is withholding key details about door plug on Alaska 737 Max 9 jet, NTSB says

Is journalism disappearing? These top educators have a lot to say about that

The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon due to possibly containing lead

Minnesota Hospital Association CEO: Change Health hack is ‘quite a crisis’

Taking on junk fees is popular. But can it win Biden more voters?

Around 1,000 nursing home workers strike for higher pay, better working conditions

Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads back after widespread outage

Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive sales at a time of cautious spending

Worker advocates allege wage theft at Edina apartment project site

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