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A second life for a small-town newspaper in MN — thanks to a tech company in NJ

A second life for a small-town newspaper in MN — thanks to a tech company in NJ

This summer, the International Falls Journal, a long-running Minnesota community paper, went dark — only to be brought back to life by a tech company in New Jersey. The CEO of that company and the longtime editor of the International Falls Journal spoke about how and why with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Smaller retailers feel the holiday-shopping strain as they struggle to find staff

Smaller retailers feel the holiday-shopping strain as they struggle to find staff

Large retailers have spent billions of dollars to woo workers. Smaller stores that can't do that expect staff shortages will lead to lost sales — and they're asking shoppers to be patient.
by Alina Selyukh

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Every auto startup wants to be the next Tesla. Why these 2 may have a real shot

Every auto startup wants to be the next Tesla. Why these 2 may have a real shot

Rivian and Lucid aren't household names yet. But these two electric vehicle startups are each worth more than Ford and they've reached a major milestone: They are actually producing and delivering vehicles to customers.
by Camila Domonoske

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Yes, we are shopping way more than ever

Yes, we are shopping way more than ever

Even the Grinch can't stop shoppers in what's predicted to be a record holiday season.
by Alina Selyukh

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Canada taps into strategic reserves to deal with massive shortage ... of maple syrup

Canada taps into strategic reserves to deal with massive shortage ... of maple syrup

While high gas prices have pushed President Joe Biden to tap into the U.S.'s strategic oil reserves, America's neighbor to the north is also dealing with a shortage of another so-called "liquid gold".

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Who's a hero? Some states, cities still debating hazard pay

Who's a hero? Some states, cities still debating hazard pay

While many workers deemed essential in their respective states have already received pandemic hazard pay or hero pay, there are thousands in places like Connecticut, Minnesota and cities around the country that are still waiting for states to distribute funds to what’s become a huge pool of heroes.
by The Associated Press

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Low pathogenic avian flu found in Minnesota turkey flock

Animal health officials say a strain of avian flu confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in southern Minnesota does not pose a risk to the public and there are no food safety concerns for consumers. 
by The Associated Press

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The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

As millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving Day travel, the Justice Department announced they are cracking down on criminal behavior of airline passengers.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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