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Hennepin County wrestles with future of Minneapolis waste incinerator
Mounting activism and recent action by the Legislature is putting renewed pressure on Hennepin County to close an incinerator that burns 1,100 tons of trash every day in downtown Minneapolis.
Transitioning to full-time caregiver, FOX 9 journalist Tom Lyden reflects on 30-year career
After 30 years on the air, long-time and award-winning investigative journalist Tom Lyden is stepping away from news to become a full-time caregiver for his elderly mother in California. His last day with FOX 9 is Thursday.
UAW strike Day 5: New Friday deadline set, in latest turn in union strategy
For the first time, the UAW is on strike against the Big 3 U.S. automakers at once. Workers at three plants have been called out so far, with more to follow Friday if there's no progress on a deal.
Union employees at the Hormel Foods plant in Austin, Minn., are now working under a short-term contract extension, after voting last week to reject a long-term labor contract offer from the company.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control: 'Where animals go to live'
Like many animal shelters around the country, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is dealing with an influx of pet surrenders, due in part to COVID-era eviction protections expiring.
Steve and Mary Grove: Boosting each other and Minnesota
The Star Tribune’s new publisher Steve Grove and startup investor Mary Grove met when they were both working at Google. Today, they’re each other’s biggest fans and big believers in the potential of Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the married couple as part of her Power Pairs series.