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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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The promise and possibility of a four-day workweek

The promise and possibility of a four-day workweek

A recent pilot program in the U.K. tested out reduced hours for employees and they found positive results across the board for both workers and employers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three experts about the possibility and promise of a four-day workweek.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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