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Minnesota lettuce grower Revol Greens may remain open as it postpones planned closure, layoffs

Minnesota lettuce grower Revol Greens may remain open as it postpones planned closure, layoffs

The lettuce grower told state regulators in August that it planned to permanently close its facility Oct. 4 and lay off nearly 100 employees, but in a new filing with the state this week, the company said it is postponing the closure and that it hopes to continue operations.
by Molly Castle Work

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Minneapolis council approves robotaxi regulation, mayor pledges veto

Minneapolis council approves robotaxi regulation, mayor pledges veto

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey plans to veto an ordinance narrowly approved by the Minneapolis City Council today that would require human monitors in driverless rideshare vehicles.
by Cait Kelley

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Railroads are charging more to ship grain. U.S. farmers may have to pick up the tab

Railroads are charging more to ship grain. U.S. farmers may have to pick up the tab

Harvest season is nearing for many farmers. But the railroads that transport their harvested grain have raised their shipping costs with record-high diesel prices. That could mean lower grain prices for growers.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Trump announces $15 billion steel mill planned for Iowa, using ore from Minnesota mine

Trump announces $15 billion steel mill planned for Iowa, using ore from Minnesota mine

The new steel mill would use iron ore from Mesabi Metallics’ new mine on the Iron Range, which officially opened earlier this month. It’s the first new iron ore mine in the state in a half-century.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Pearson's Candy Company shuts down St. Paul factory for good

Pearson's Candy Company shuts down St. Paul factory for good

Pearson’s said high production costs and rising prices for chocolate and other ingredients made operating the 67-year-old factory unsustainable. About 80 employees are being laid off.
by Ahmed Hassan

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As Rochester builds Destination Medical Center, some businesses say they're falling off the map

As Rochester builds Destination Medical Center, some businesses say they're falling off the map

The construction of Rochester’s new rapid bus transit line is taking a toll on many businesses. Some have closed, and many of the remaining shops and restaurants say they are just barely hanging on.
by Molly Castle Work

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