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Much of Minnesota sees rain, but not enough to break drought

Much of Minnesota sees rain, but not enough to break drought

Much of Minnesota saw rain this weekend — heavy in some places — but weather experts say it’s not enough to break through the drought that much of the state is experiencing.
by Hannah Yang

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Bipartisan infrastructure bill advances in the Senate

Bipartisan infrastructure bill advances in the Senate

The Senate moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties voted to clear a key procedural hurdle, but the action soon stalled as opponents tried to slow the rush to approve one of President Biden’s top priorities.
by The Associated Press

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Mpls. restaurant workers awarded $230K in settlement

Mpls. restaurant workers awarded $230K in settlement

An agreement between the Bartmann Co. restaurant group and Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office deals with wages, unpaid overtime and damages for workers who were out money for hours they put in.
by Brian Bakst

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Farmers say drought aid urgently needed

Farmers say drought aid urgently needed

Minnesota farmers are urging Gov. Tim Walz to move quickly on drought aid, as conditions worsen for farmers across the state.
by Dan Gunderson

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Restaurants are dangling vacation and matching 401(k) but many workers aren't biting

Restaurants are dangling vacation and matching 401(k) but many workers aren't biting

As the U.S. economy continues to rebound from the pandemic recession, lots of people are going back to work — but not as quickly as many employers would like. Employers added 943,00 jobs in June.
by Scott Horsley

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Cows go to market as pastures dry up

Cows go to market as pastures dry up

The worsening drought is affecting farmers and ranchers across much of the state. Many ranchers are watching pastures wither and turn brown. They’re trying to find enough feed to last through the winter. Some are already selling cattle they know they won’t be able to feed.
by Dan Gunderson

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NYC will require vaccination proof for indoor dining, gyms

NYC will require vaccination proof for indoor dining, gyms

New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for indoor activities, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, making it the first big city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions. The new requirement, which will go into effect Aug. 16, applies to indoor dining, gyms and indoor entertainment venues.
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Your Facebook account was hacked. Getting help may take weeks — or $299

Your Facebook account was hacked. Getting help may take weeks — or $299

When Facebook accounts get hacked, victims call and email the company for help to little avail. Some have found a costly workaround: buying a virtual reality headset to get customer service.
by Shannon Bond

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Anger mounts as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire

Anger mounts as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire

Anger and frustration mounted in Congress over the weekend as a nationwide eviction moratorium expired during a surge in the COVID-19 pandemic. One Democratic lawmaker even camped outside the Capitol in protest as millions of Americans faced being forced from their homes.
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Judge to decide: Was it 'unreasonable' to ship 81 million opioid pills to one small West Virginia city?

Judge to decide: Was it 'unreasonable' to ship 81 million opioid pills to one small West Virginia city?

As a landmark federal opioid trial nears completion, West Virginia communities are demanding $2.5 billion in compensation. Drug firms say they acted responsibly in shipping millions of pills.
by Brian Mann

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