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July 30, 2023 3:00 PM

Excitement builds for Minnesota cannabis market despite long process ahead

Officials say setting up the state’s marijuana regulation and retail structure will take time.

by Olivia Stevens

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July 29, 2023 5:13 PM

3M Open, USA Cup and other sports boost local businesses in Blaine

Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders said sports recreation brings millions of visitors a year to the northern Twin Cities suburb.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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July 29, 2023 6:32 AM

Mega Millions jackpot passes $1 billion after no one draws all 6 winning numbers

The next drawing for the grand prize, which is equal to the fourth-largest Mega Millions jackpot to date, is Tuesday. Just last week, a winning ticket for a $1.08 billion Powerball drawing was sold.

by Don Clyde

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July 29, 2023 5:00 AM

What recession? It's a summer of splurging, profits and girl power

Economic data show higher prices and constant warnings of a downturn haven't slowed down American shoppers. The Fed is anxious. Companies are thrilled.

by Alina Selyukh and Stacey Vanek Smith

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July 28, 2023 7:34 PM

Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in U.S. because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly

Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly.

by The Associated Press

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July 28, 2023 5:24 PM

Workers at six Kowalski's Markets reach contract deal, averting planned strike

The union representing more than 600 union workers at six of the 11 Kowalski’s Markets grocery stores in the Twin Cities says it’s reached a tentative contract agreement, averting a three-day strike planned for next week.

by MPR News Staff

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July 28, 2023 5:11 PM

Trader Joe's recalls its frozen falafel for possibly having rocks in it

Trader Joe's said its falafel could have rocks in it. It issued recalls recently for two types of cookies it sells for the same reason.

by Ayana Archie

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July 28, 2023 11:34 AM

The 75th Emmy Awards show has been postponed

The ceremony, scheduled for Sept. 18, has been cancelled due to the writers and actors’ strikes. This year’s nominees include “Succession” and “Ted Lasso.”

by Elizabeth Blair

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July 28, 2023 9:05 AM

What the SAG-AFTRA strike means for Minnesota

There’s a good chance you’ve got a SAG-AFTRA member living in your apartment building, down your street or in your community. And as the national actors’ strike enters its third week, Minnesota members are asking for support and solidarity.

by Gracie Stockton and Phil Picardi

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July 28, 2023 5:30 AM

As these farmworkers' children seek a different future, who will pick the crops?

U.S. farms have faced worker shortages for years. Now compounding the problem: The children of farmworkers are leaving the fields, forcing farm owners to look to other countries for labor.

by Andrea Hsu and Ximena Bustillo

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Business and Economic News

Excitement builds for Minnesota cannabis market despite long process ahead

3M Open, USA Cup and other sports boost local businesses in Blaine

Mega Millions jackpot passes $1 billion after no one draws all 6 winning numbers

What recession? It's a summer of splurging, profits and girl power

Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in U.S. because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly

Workers at six Kowalski's Markets reach contract deal, averting planned strike

Trader Joe's recalls its frozen falafel for possibly having rocks in it

The 75th Emmy Awards show has been postponed

What the SAG-AFTRA strike means for Minnesota

As these farmworkers' children seek a different future, who will pick the crops?

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