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June 2, 2023 7:54 AM

The U.S. added 339,000 jobs in May. It's a stunningly strong number

Employers added a whopping 339,000 jobs in May, far above expectations, according to a report from the Labor Department on Friday.

by Scott Horsley

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June 1, 2023 5:36 PM

State regulators approve 9 percent electric rate increase for Xcel Energy

Xcel has said it needs the increase to cover the costs of replacing an aging electrical system as it transitions to more renewable energy. But it comes at a time when many Minnesotans are struggling to pay their rising utility costs.

by Kirsti Marohn

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June 1, 2023 5:32 PM

HyLife Windom plant to close Friday: 1,000 workers will lose jobs

The HyLife pork processing plant in Windom will close on Friday, June 2 and all employees will be laid off.

by Hannah Yang

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June 1, 2023 11:50 AM

Independent bookstores on the rise in Minnesota, each with a story of their own

For every independent bookstore that has closed since 2020, more than three new ones have opened, according to the American Booksellers Association.

by Emily Bright

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June 1, 2023 11:41 AM

Windom braces for impact as HyLife plans to close hog slaughtering plant

More than a thousand workers at the Windom hog slaughtering plant, Hylife, face their last day of work Friday. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer talked with Gabby Nelson and Maria Guerrero, who are helping workers affected by the Windom Hylife plant layoffs.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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May 31, 2023 7:56 PM

Facebook, Instagram to block news stories in California if bill passes

From Australia to Canada, Big Tech has resisted lawmakers' efforts to force them to pay news publishers for carrying their articles. Now, that battle is playing out in California.

by Bobby Allyn

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May 31, 2023 2:30 PM

Minnesota on course to deliver tax rebates this fall

Tax rebates are due to arrive in early fall. If you’re expecting one, here are some things to know.

by Brian Bakst

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May 31, 2023 4:00 AM

Wells Academy founder creates spaces for Indigenous workers

A Red Lake Band member who has made it big in the engineering world has long tried to give others a helping hand. Now, Andy Wells has taken things one step further by launching an engineering internship in the community center on the Red Lake Reservation.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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May 30, 2023 5:31 PM

Hourly school workers now eligible for summer jobless benefits in Minnesota

The Legislature earlier this month approved a bill including the workers in the program that pays partial wage replacement when workers can’t find part-time jobs.

by Dana Ferguson

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May 30, 2023 12:02 PM

This airline is weighing passengers before they board international flights

"For safety reasons we need to know the weight of all items onboard the aircraft," Air New Zealand says. Numbers from the scales won't be displayed and will remain anonymous, the airline says.

by Bill Chappell

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Business and Economic News

The U.S. added 339,000 jobs in May. It's a stunningly strong number

State regulators approve 9 percent electric rate increase for Xcel Energy

HyLife Windom plant to close Friday: 1,000 workers will lose jobs

Independent bookstores on the rise in Minnesota, each with a story of their own

Windom braces for impact as HyLife plans to close hog slaughtering plant

Facebook, Instagram to block news stories in California if bill passes

Minnesota on course to deliver tax rebates this fall

Wells Academy founder creates spaces for Indigenous workers

Hourly school workers now eligible for summer jobless benefits in Minnesota

This airline is weighing passengers before they board international flights

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