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Business and Economic News

It's happening: Minnesota State Fair set to return in August

It's happening: Minnesota State Fair set to return in August

Fair officials announced Friday the beloved event, this year dubbed the “Great Minnesota Get-Back-Together,” returns on Aug. 26 with no daily attendance limits or mask requirements. The fair was canceled last year because of the pandemic.
by The Associated Press and Riham Feshir

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Judge pauses loan forgiveness program for farmers of color

Judge pauses loan forgiveness program for farmers of color

A federal judge has halted a loan forgiveness program for farmers of color in response to a lawsuit alleging the program discriminates against white farmers.
by The Associated Press

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The new office look is 'power casual.' But save the stiletto crocs for happy hour

The new office look is 'power casual.' But save the stiletto crocs for happy hour

Some employees went without workplace staples like ties, heels and dress pants during the pandemic. But will those pieces make a fashion comeback as more people return to work?
by Dalia Faheid and Emma Bowman

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Line 3 opponents challenge pipeline's state water permit in court

Line 3 opponents challenge pipeline's state water permit in court

The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday over a challenge to a key water quality permit that it granted to the Line 3 oil pipeline project.
by Kirsti Marohn

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The decline of the classic American teen summer job

The decline of the classic American teen summer job

The traditional summer job for teens has been on the decline since its late 1970s peak. In the years since, the employment rate among teens has maintained its downward trend. Aside from the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, what has accounted for the changes in teen employment? 
by Kerri Miller and Ariana Rosas

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How Midwest dairy farmers are cashing in on California's clean fuel standards

How Midwest dairy farmers are cashing in on California's clean fuel standards

Minnesota state lawmakers are trying to hammer out a deal on clean car rules. Meanwhile, Midwest dairy farmers are cashing in on California's clean car standards by supplying the state with perhaps the smelliest clean fuel out there.
by Paul Huttner

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Millions could face eviction with federal moratorium ending and a logjam in aid

Millions could face eviction with federal moratorium ending and a logjam in aid

Congress approved $47 billion to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money still isn't reaching many who need it. And an eviction moratorium from the CDC expires at the end of the month.
by Chris Arnold

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Inflation is surging. The price of a Toyota pickup truck helps explain why

Inflation is surging. The price of a Toyota pickup truck helps explain why

The Labor Department will report the latest inflation data on Thursday. It comes after the consumer price index rose 4.2 percent in April from a year ago, the highest in more than a dozen years.
by Scott Horsley

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And now, Crocs with stiletto heels

And now, Crocs with stiletto heels

The foam footware company beloved by grandparents the world over has partnered with the fashion house Balenciaga to unveil clogs with high heels.
by Sharon Pruitt-Young

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