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Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts

Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts

Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
by The Associated Press

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Can 'self serve' save the small town grocery?

Can 'self serve' save the small town grocery?

Small town grocery stores have been closing for decades. A young couple in west-central Minnesota decided to try a different way of doing business to bring groceries back to main street.
by Dan Gunderson

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Twin Cities airport installs mock aircraft cabin to help travelers gain confidence

Twin Cities airport installs mock aircraft cabin to help travelers gain confidence

A newly arrived airliner at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport doesn't have wings, or wheels, or engines. It'll never leave the gate. But it will help more people gain the skills and confidence needed to make their travel goals a reality.
by Tim Nelson

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As avian flu cases slow, farmers struggle with mental stress

As avian flu cases slow, farmers struggle with mental stress

New cases of avian influenza in Minnesota commercial flocks have slowed in recent weeks, suggesting the worst may be over. But the unpredictability of this year’s outbreak has caused a lot of mental strain for farmers, their families, veterinarians and others in the poultry industry.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Hope and a future a bike shop in Minneapolis

Hope and a future a bike shop in Minneapolis

Matt Tennant was working at a youth shelter when he discovered that kids were drawn to his bicycle. He began saving used bikes from dumpsters to repair and give to the kids he worked with. In 2008, he founded Full Cycle, which offers mentorship and training for youth who don’t have stable housing.
by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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How the U.S. got into this baby formula mess

How the U.S. got into this baby formula mess

Just a handful of formula makers dominate the industry so a single plant shutdown can lead to empty shelves.
by Scott Horsley

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How to avoid ‘bad actors’ in booming solar industry

How to avoid ‘bad actors’ in booming solar industry

Advocates of solar energy say there are plenty of reputable companies to choose from in Minnesota. Following some basic tips can help you avoid a scam.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber decline

Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber decline

The layoffs are the latest signal of a major shift within the streaming giant as it recently reported a decline in subscribers for the first time in a decade, as well as slowing revenue growth.
by Amina Kilpatrick

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