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Sun Country software outage causes delays, major travel headaches

Sun Country software outage causes delays, major travel headaches

The outage comes on what travelers expect will be the busiest day since the pandemic began, and social media postings show big crowds at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport waiting for flights. 
by Tim Nelson

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Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges

Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges

New York prosecutors are expected to announce the first criminal indictment Thursday in a two-year investigation into former President Donald Trump's business practices, accusing his namesake company and Allen Weisselberg of tax crimes related to fringe benefits for employees.
by The Associated Press

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How Spam became one of the most iconic American brands of all time

How Spam became one of the most iconic American brands of all time

Over 80 years ago, Hormel Foods introduced a simple, canned meat product called Spam. It would go on to become one of the greatest marketing success stories of all time.

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Too much work or not enough: Minnesota Latinos describe one pandemic but two very different economies

Too much work or not enough: Minnesota Latinos describe one pandemic but two very different economies

For the past year, COVID-19 rattled the job market across Minnesota. Latinos, more than any other racial or ethnic group, remained in the state workforce. But many found themselves on divergent paths. Pandemic shutdowns cost restaurant owners and staff their livelihoods. Meanwhile, construction workers and contractors booked more jobs than they could handle.

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Meet one Minnesotan who made a big pandemic career leap

Have you toyed with ditching your job over the past year? Used the upheaval of the pandemic to make needed changes in your life and career? If so, you’re not alone.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Good luck finding fireworks. Sales are booming but a shortage looms

Good luck finding fireworks. Sales are booming but a shortage looms

After production disruptions and shipping delays, fireworks are expensive and in short supply. Some retailers have shut down, and others are warning customers their stock might be gone before July 4.
by Frank Morris

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J&J agrees to pay $230M to settle New York opioid claim

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $230 million to New York state to settle claims that the pharmaceutical giant helped fuel the opioid crisis, Attorney General Letitia James said on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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SpaceX's new rocket facility is making its Texas neighbors mad

SpaceX's new rocket facility is making its Texas neighbors mad

When SpaceX opened its rocket factory and launch pad in South Texas, few locals thought it would morph into such a large operation. Now environmentalists are worried about the long-term effects.
by John Burnett

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Let's go thrifting! Discover the history and fun of buying secondhand

Let's go thrifting! Discover the history and fun of buying secondhand

Every generation thinks they discovered thrifting. It’s an inexpensive way to express yourself, and it supports your community. But the history of secondhand shopping is more complicated than you might think. 
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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