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Space Tower grounded for the rest of this year’s Minnesota State Fair

Space Tower grounded for the rest of this year’s Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair’s iconic Space Tower, soaring more than 300 feet above the eastern edge of the fairgrounds, won’t be taking any more fairgoers up for a ride this year after a wiring malfunction.
by Tim Nelson

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Mobile restroom facility increases accessibility at Minnesota State Fair

Mobile restroom facility increases accessibility at Minnesota State Fair

The facility provides plenty of room for people in wheelchairs to get around, and a changing table big enough for an adult. It has a wheelchair lift outside and a lift inside as well.
by Tim Nelson

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Yes, people often forget to cancel their monthly subscriptions — and the costs add up

Yes, people often forget to cancel their monthly subscriptions — and the costs add up

From streaming TV to razor blades by mail, Americans are buying more goods and services through pay-by-the-month plans. New research shows they often keep paying long after they want to.
by Scott Horsley

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3M announces $6B deal to settle claims over earplugs

3M announces $6B deal to settle claims over earplugs

3M on Tuesday announced it has reached a $6 billion settlement over thousands of claims related to its Combat Arms earplugs, sold to the U.S. military for hearing protection.
by Tim Nelson

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Best Buy and the reluctant shopper. Sales fall as Americans pull back on spending

Best Buy and the reluctant shopper. Sales fall as Americans pull back on spending

Best Buy sales and profits slid in the second quarter as the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain continues to wrestle with a pullback in spending on gadgets after Americans splurged during the pandemic. 
by The Associated Press

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