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Minn. investigators allege Madelia meatpacking plant employed young workers in dangerous jobs

Minn. investigators allege Madelia meatpacking plant employed young workers in dangerous jobs

Minnesota authorities have filed a temporary restraining order against a southwest Minnesota meat processor for allegedly employing children as young as 13 to operate meat grinders, ovens and a forklift.
by MPR News Staff

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‘I barely use any fuel': Lots of choices, lots of demand for EVs

‘I barely use any fuel': Lots of choices, lots of demand for EVs

As policy makers wrestle with how to build out a charging network for electric cars, EVs are growing in popularity. In fact, some models are hard to find in Minnesota right now.  
by Mark Zdechlik

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The unexpected American shopping spree seems to have cooled

The unexpected American shopping spree seems to have cooled

Retail sales dipped 0.4 percent in February after a surprise start-of-the-year surge that appeared at odds with the Federal Reserve's goal of cooling down the economy.
by Alina Selyukh

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