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The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever

The Hamas attack left many Israeli farms abandoned — some worry forever

In some of the farm communities hardest hit during the Oct. 7 attack, volunteers from Israel and around the world are arriving to fill the gap left by workers who are no longer there.
by Scott Neuman

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Minnesota youth could win $1,000 for ideas that benefit their communities

Minnesota youth could win $1,000 for ideas that benefit their communities

The YouthSparks Ideas Competition is seeking ideas for products, services or activities for social change. The goal is to empower youth to see themselves as decision makers in their communities.
by Alanna Elder

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Last call for lefse! Homemade — like grandma's — sold at a deer stand in Evansville

Last call for lefse! Homemade — like grandma's — sold at a deer stand in Evansville

For a few hours on Saturdays in November and December, the Englund family’s homemade lefse is available for $6 at a deer stand in Evansville. And the Norwegian delicacy that will grace countless Minnesota dinner tables on Christmas sells out quickly.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Grocery workers in Brainerd Lakes area on strike

Grocery workers in Brainerd Lakes area on strike

The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 663 union says employees are seeking better wages, workplace protections and benefits. It’s accused the stores of engaging in unfair labor practices, which the store owners deny.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Biden believes U.S. Steel sale to Japanese company warrants 'serious scrutiny'

Biden believes U.S. Steel sale to Japanese company warrants 'serious scrutiny'

Under the terms of the approximately $14.1 billion all-cash deal announced Monday, U.S. Steel will keep its name and its headquarters in Pittsburgh, where it was founded in 1901 by J.P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie. It will become a subsidiary of Nippon.
by The Associated Press

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The games we play: MPR News staff share their favorite video games of 2023

The games we play: MPR News staff share their favorite video games of 2023

This year was a monumental occasion for video games, with highly-anticipated titles released like Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. MPR News staff across the newsroom shared some of their favorite games from 2023 (and one title from 2022) and what they loved about the experience.
by MPR News Staff and Matt Mikus

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APM podcasts for kids tap into curiosity about science and history

APM podcasts for kids tap into curiosity about science and history

MPR News host Angela Davis and producer Matt Alvarez revisit a favorite show from 2023, a conversation with kids’ podcast hosts Molly Bloom and Joy Dolo about the creative process that goes into making award-winning podcasts for curious kids and curious adults.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota unemployment ticked down in November amid job gain

Minnesota unemployment ticked down in November amid job gain

The Department of Employment and Economic Development on Thursday said the unemployment rate dropped slightly while new jobs in the state climbed in November.
by Dana Ferguson

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Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy a day after a judge orders him to pay $146 million

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy a day after a judge orders him to pay $146 million

The bankruptcy filing follows a Wednesday court order that Giuliani, a former campaign attorney for Donald Trump, must immediately pay millions to two 2020 election workers that he defamed.
by Ayana Archie and Becky Sullivan

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