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César Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others

César Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others

Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused by César Chavez, the long-admired Latino icon, while he led the United Farm Workers union.
by The Associated Press

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No to NDAs? Proposals demanding more data center transparency gain bipartisan support

No to NDAs? Proposals demanding more data center transparency gain bipartisan support

Bills banning non-disclosure agreements and requiring local governments to release more information about proposed data center projects are earning bipartisan support at the Minnesota Legislature.
by Dan Kraker

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Record high demand for food aid as Minnesotans make 9 million visits to food shelves in 2025

Record high demand for food aid as Minnesotans make 9 million visits to food shelves in 2025

Minnesotans made more than 9 million visits to food shelves last year. That's nearly triple the number of visits in 2019, and demand will likely continue to soar as stricter work requirements for federal food assistance could force thousands to lose their SNAP benefits.
by Hannah Yang

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AI and the future of work: Separating hype from reality

Coming up at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about artificial intelligence and jobs — separating the very real potential for disruption in the workplace from industry's ability to keep up, and what it all means for the future of work. 
by Catharine Richert and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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Minnesota home prices fell in February

Minnesota home prices fell in February

New data from Minnesota Realtors shows statewide home prices and sales were down last month compared to a year before. Economic anxiety could play a role.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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