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Here's what's at stake in Elon Musk's Tesla tweet trial

Here's what's at stake in Elon Musk's Tesla tweet trial

In 2018, Musk tweeted he had secured enough funding to take Tesla private, but a deal never materialized. A trial over the risk he brought to shareholders could further tarnish the CEO's reputation.
by Emily Olson

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'Not sustainable': Jails struggle with worker shortage

'Not sustainable': Jails struggle with worker shortage

Jails around Minnesota are struggling to hire and retain staff. Administrators say they're trying to adapt to a changing workforce, but they don’t see a quick or easy solution.
by Dan Gunderson

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Tesla slashes prices across all its models in a bid to boost sales

Tesla slashes prices across all its models in a bid to boost sales

The price cuts will make Tesla more competitive and will also mean the base model of the Model Y, the best-selling electric vehicle in America, could qualify for a revamped federal tax credit.
by Camila Domonoske

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'A huge concern': December storm did long-term damage to state's forests

'A huge concern': December storm did long-term damage to state's forests

The winter storm that smacked much of the state just before Christmas cut off power to thousands of homes, but also left long-lasting damage to the state’s forests. It’s damage that won’t be fully documented until the snow melts.
by Dan Kraker

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Publishers concerned as slow U.S. mail delays delivery of local newspapers

Publishers concerned as slow U.S. mail delays delivery of local newspapers

A growing number of local newspapers have switched from using carriers to the U.S. Postal Service for delivery, a cost-cutting move as print subscriptions decline. But getting those papers into the hands of readers while the news is still timely has been a challenge.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Oh, deer! Surprise customer breaks into Moorhead, Minn., butcher shop

Oh, deer! Surprise customer breaks into Moorhead, Minn., butcher shop

Northwestern Minnesota butcher shop She Said has gone viral online after a visit from an unexpected patron — who didn’t even bother to open the front door properly.
by Amy Felegy

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Roger Reinert announces campaign for Duluth Mayor

Roger Reinert announces campaign for Duluth Mayor

Former DFL state legislator Roger Reinert announced his campaign to be the next mayor of Duluth, challenging fellow Democrat Emily Larson, the city’s first female mayor who’s vying for a third term.
by Dan Kraker

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Virgin Orbit: Premature shutdown behind rocket launch fail

Virgin Orbit: Premature shutdown behind rocket launch fail

Virgin Orbit says its first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from the U.K. failed after its rocket’s upper stage prematurely shut down. The U.S.-based company used a modified Boeing 747 plane to carry one of its rockets from Cornwall in southwestern England over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday.
by The Associated Press

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