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Business and Economic News

Avian flu escalates, snares 1 million Minnesota birds

Avian flu escalates, snares 1 million Minnesota birds

Minnesota animal health officials said Wednesday the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been found in 21 poultry flocks across 11 Minnesota counties. Most are commercial turkey operations.
by Andrew Krueger and MPR News Staff

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What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in 7 years

What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in 7 years

Nearly 23 million birds have died as a highly pathogenic bird flu virus tears its way through farms and chicken yards. It has spread to at least 24 states in less than two months.
by Bill Chappell

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Despite drought Minnesota farmers fared well in 2021

Despite drought Minnesota farmers fared well in 2021

Despite drought conditions that affected much of Minnesota last year, farm profits improved for the second year in a row because of high prices for crops and livestock.
by Dan Gunderson

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Staff-strapped Grand Marais businesses brace for a tourist boom

Staff-strapped Grand Marais businesses brace for a tourist boom

In Grand Marais, business owners are struggling to gear up for what they expect to be a busy pandemic-sparked summer tourist season. The past two years, there haven't been nearly enough workers to staff hotels and restaurants.
by Dan Kraker

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Avian flu continues to spread to more Minnesota poultry flocks

Avian flu continues to spread to more Minnesota poultry flocks

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health on Tuesday reported the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state is now affecting a total of 15 poultry flocks — up from seven last Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Financial education in Minnesota schools could help reduce economic disparities

Financial education in Minnesota schools could help reduce economic disparities

Where did you learn about managing money, if you learned at all? Some Minnesota lawmakers say it’s time to mandate financial literacy education as a requirement to graduate from high school. They say ensuring all young Minnesota are taught personal finance is critical to helping address persistent economic disparities.
by Mark Zdechlik

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