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Retail jobs are treated as a temporary bridge to something better. But why?

Retail jobs are treated as a temporary bridge to something better. But why?

At any moment, some 15 million Americans work in retail. Many stay for years. Now companies face a labor crunch, and workers wish these jobs were designed as durable careers.
by Alina Selyukh

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Cash bonuses and free lunches: No end in sight to labor shortage

Cash bonuses and free lunches: No end in sight to labor shortage

Businesses continue to struggle to fill open positions, and many have had to scale back because they can't find enough workers. Despite hiring bonuses and the end of enhanced unemployment benefits, the labor shortage that preceded the pandemic is not letting up.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota DNR launches new hearing process for PolyMet mine

Minnesota DNR launches new hearing process for PolyMet mine

Minnesota regulators have launched a court-ordered process for assessing the risks to clean water from waste from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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How apples became a symbol of Minnesota

How apples became a symbol of Minnesota

Whether you prefer Honeycrisp, Haralsons or SweeTango, apples are a symbol of autumn in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an apple breeder, an orchard owner and a chef about breeding, growing and eating the iconic fruit.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Walz proposes drought relief for farmers

Walz proposes drought relief for farmers

Gov. Tim Walz has announced his plan to help farmers who were hurt by this year's drought. He wants it passed in a special session sometime next month.
by Tim Pugmire

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As mountain biking booms in Minnesota, pro builders help meet the demand for trails

As mountain biking booms in Minnesota, pro builders help meet the demand for trails

Minnesota is in the midst of a mountain bike trail-building boom. In just the past few years, more than 100 miles of single-track trails have been built in the northeastern corner of the state. And as the trail mileage has grown, so have the number of niche companies that have sprouted up to build them.
by Dan Kraker

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The evolution of 'greenwashing'

The evolution of 'greenwashing'

It’s Climate Week in New York City. The good news? Dozens of companies are announcing new climate goals. But do their good intentions actually translate into lower carbon emissions?
by Paul Huttner

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In a brutal labor market, Target trims holiday hiring goals

In a brutal labor market, Target trims holiday hiring goals

Target will hire fewer seasonal workers this year as it navigates a tight labor market, instead offering more hours and flexibility to the employees it does have.
by The Associated Press

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