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Drought affects Minnesota strawberry growers; fewer pick-your-own options this summer

Drought affects Minnesota strawberry growers; fewer pick-your-own options this summer

Minnesotans may notice fewer options for strawberry picking this summer. Some pick-your-own farms are ready to welcome visitors, but the dry conditions across the state have contributed to a poor yield for others.
by Olivia Stevens

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Minnesota opens investigation of possible wage theft against HyLife

Minnesota opens investigation of possible wage theft against HyLife

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry investigates violations at the now closed HyLife pork processing plant. It’s also asking that immigrant workers at the plant who may have experienced the violations be allowed to stay and work in the U.S. for up to two years.
by Hannah Yang

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'It's gonna be a hot labor summer' — unionized workers show up for striking writers

'It's gonna be a hot labor summer' — unionized workers show up for striking writers

Film and TV writers on strike may soon be joined by actors currently negotiating their contract. As the writers strike enters its seventh week, unions beyond Hollywood are joining the movement.
by Mandalit del Barco

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With GM and Ford embracing Tesla's EV charging technology, here's what it means for consumers

With GM and Ford embracing Tesla's EV charging technology, here's what it means for consumers

Starting next year, owners of electric vehicles made by General Motors and Ford will be able to charge their EVs at many of Tesla’s charging stations, the largest such network in the country. 
by The Associated Press

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