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Business and Economic News

Humankind documentary: Ida B. Wells' Battle to Uncover the Truth

Humankind documentary: Ida B. Wells' Battle to Uncover the Truth

Born into slavery, Ida B. Wells became a ground-breaking investigative reporter in the 1890s exposing the domestic terrorism practiced by white supremacists. This Humankind special tells the true story of a fearless journalist, whose life was threatened while she revealed the truth.
by MPR News Staff

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California has a new idea for homes at risk from rising seas: Buy, rent, retreat

California has a new idea for homes at risk from rising seas: Buy, rent, retreat

Sea level rise is threatening billions of dollars’ worth of coastal property. A California lawmaker is proposing a novel way to retreat from the threat: buying and then renting out properties as long as they're habitable.
by Nathan Rott

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Another perk of getting COVID shot: Some MN businesses offer incentives for vaccinations

Another perk of getting COVID shot: Some MN businesses offer incentives for vaccinations

In an effort to speed up recovery from the pandemic, some Minnesota business owners are offering cash incentives for COVID-19 vaccinations. And they're not just going to employees — some are rewarding customers who get vaccinated, too.
by Mark Zdechlik

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White Earth Nation gives big raise to lowest paid workers

White Earth Nation gives big raise to lowest paid workers

The tribe’s chairperson says a minimum wage increase to $16 an hour for tribal employees “sets a standard for wages in our region” and improves quality of life for hundreds of casino workers.
by Dan Gunderson

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IRS expected to push back tax-filing deadline

IRS expected to push back tax-filing deadline

It will be the second consecutive year the agency has given taxpayers more time to filed their returns because of the coronavirus pandemic.
by Brian Naylor

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