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July 23, 2021 4:24 PM

Minneapolis council restricts semi parking on city streets

The move has upset those who say people living in the neighborhoods operate some of those trucks.

by Jon Collins

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July 23, 2021 9:30 AM

Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change

Dozens of cities and counties and the state of California are experimenting with giving some low-income residents a guaranteed income of $500 to $1,000 each month to do with as they please, and tracking what happens.

by The Associated Press

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July 22, 2021 4:32 PM

Sanford Health makes COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for employees

Sanford Health, which has extensive operations in Minnesota and the Dakotas, saysy it is making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all its employees.

by The Associated Press

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July 22, 2021 3:18 PM

Farmers say widening drought now threatening livestock

The drought in Minnesota is getting worse. Gov. Tim Walz told farmers Thursday he’s working with state and federal agencies to help meet their most pressing needs.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 22, 2021 11:59 AM

You adopted a pandemic pet. Now you're going back to the office. What next?

The luxuries of remote work were temporary for many. As workplaces reopen offices and resume in-person operations, pet owners are scrambling to adjust to a new routine.

by Savannah Sicurella

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July 22, 2021 11:21 AM

Tips and 'service with a smile' rules fuel sex harassment in restaurants, study says

The authors say their research is the first to show an empirical link between tipping and forced friendliness to sex harassment. More than 70 percent of female restaurant workers report being harassed.

by Becky Sullivan

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July 22, 2021 7:57 AM

72% of Minnesota is now in severe drought

The hot, mostly dry conditions forecast through the end of July provide no relief to the dire situation. Water levels are low in many lakes and rivers throughout Minnesota, including at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.

by Nicole Mitchell

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July 22, 2021 5:01 AM

The IRS won't be calling, emailing or texting. Don't fall for child tax credit scams

"Be alert to criminals who ask you, by phone, email, text – or even on social media, to verify your information," the IRS cautions.

by Vanessa Romo

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July 20, 2021 4:39 PM

Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue has a trans model on the cover for the 1st time

Leyna Bloom, the 27-year-old model and actress who graces the cover, has broken many barriers since she came out in 2014. Her selection "heals a lot of pain in the world," she tweeted.

by Becky Sullivan

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July 20, 2021 3:05 PM

How millennials fared financially and at work during the pandemic

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, millennials had been dubbed the “unluckiest generation” by some economists. The pandemic may have set them back even further. Guest host Nina Moini talked with two economists and the vice president of a young professionals network about millennials in the workplace.

by Nina Moini and Samantha Matsumoto

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Business and Economic News

Minneapolis council restricts semi parking on city streets

Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change

Sanford Health makes COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for employees

Farmers say widening drought now threatening livestock

You adopted a pandemic pet. Now you're going back to the office. What next?

Tips and 'service with a smile' rules fuel sex harassment in restaurants, study says

72% of Minnesota is now in severe drought

The IRS won't be calling, emailing or texting. Don't fall for child tax credit scams

Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue has a trans model on the cover for the 1st time

How millennials fared financially and at work during the pandemic

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