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Business and Economic News

Rabies alert issued over raccoon taken into North Dakota bar

A woman walked into a North Dakota bar carrying a raccoon, leading health officials to warn those who had contact with the animal about possible rabies exposure. 
by The Associated Press

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On final day of strike, Minnesota nurses wonder what's next

On final day of strike, Minnesota nurses wonder what's next

Thousands of Minnesota nurses are in the third and final day of a strike affecting more than a dozen hospitals in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports. The union and hospital management remain at odds over pay and staffing concerns.
by Michelle Wiley and Matt Sepic

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How a freight train strike could throw your plans to travel by train off track

How a freight train strike could throw your plans to travel by train off track

Freight railroads could stop rolling at midnight Friday if negotiators don't stop a looming strike over working conditions. Congress could end a strike quickly, but a brief shutdown hurts the economy.
by Frank Morris

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What’s next with student debt and loan forgiveness?

What’s next with student debt and loan forgiveness?

President Joe Biden announced a plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower, but critics say that the plan does nothing to address the underlying issue of college affordability. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about student loan forgiveness and the future of college affordability.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Samantha Matsumoto

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U.S. inflation slows for 2nd month but remains stubbornly high

U.S. inflation slows for 2nd month but remains stubbornly high

U.S. inflation slowed for a second straight month on a sharp fall in gas prices, yet excluding energy most other items got more expensive in August, a sign that inflation remains a heavy burden for American households.
by The Associated Press

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Cooks say outdated regulations hold back ethnic food vendors

Cooks say outdated regulations hold back ethnic food vendors

In Rochester, the Night Market focuses on promoting ethnic food vendors and it gets more and more popular by the year. But behind the scenes, the annual event underscores how food production regulations for up-and-coming cooks can hamper their ability to build a business.
by Catharine Richert

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How remote work is changing office culture

How remote work is changing office culture

The surge in remote work during the pandemic is here to stay. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about what this means for workplace culture, employee collaboration and even office design.
by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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European Central Bank makes largest-ever interest rate hike

European Central Bank makes largest-ever interest rate hike

The European Central Bank has made its largest-ever interest rate increase to combat record inflation that is squeezing consumers and pushing the 19 countries that use the euro currency toward recession. 
by The Associated Press

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