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76-year old pleads guilty to stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby red slippers

76-year old pleads guilty to stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby red slippers

Terry Jon Martin, who was charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the film “The Wizard of Oz,” changed his plea to guilty at the federal courthouse in Duluth on Friday morning.
by Dan Kraker

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America can't resist fast fashion. Shein, with all its issues, is tailored for it

America can't resist fast fashion. Shein, with all its issues, is tailored for it

With clothes cheaper than a latte, built for today's microtrends, Shein courts the same young women who launched the renaissance of thrifting and resale. Legal complaints about the company are many.
by Alina Selyukh

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Climate rules are coming for corporate America

Climate rules are coming for corporate America

U.S. regulators are finalizing rules that will make publicly traded companies disclose information about climate change. Other jurisdictions have been announcing similar requirements.
by Michael Copley

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Avian flu detected in Meeker County turkey flock

Avian flu detected in Meeker County turkey flock

It’s the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota since last spring, and likely is connection to the fall migration of wild birds.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A look behind the rise of unionization efforts at Minnesota nonprofits

A new National Association of Nonprofits survey found four out of five Minnesota nonprofits are struggling with job vacancies. Minnesota nonprofits are also reporting more workforce shortages than nonprofits in other states.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Endless entertainment: The TV shows, films and plays to watch

Endless entertainment: The TV shows, films and plays to watch

Fall brings a fresh slate of stories to screens and theaters everywhere. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Star Tribune columnist Neal Justin about the new shows worth a binge, and with MPR News arts editor Max Sparber about the plays you can find in theaters across the Twin Cities. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota officials overshot tax rebate estimate by $144M

Minnesota officials overshot tax rebate estimate by $144M

A tax rebate that was supposed to top $1 billion wound up beneath that threshold because of fewer eligible dependents, state officials said.
by Dana Ferguson

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