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Pension shortfall leaves many Minnesota Catholic school, church employees in limbo

Pension shortfall leaves many Minnesota Catholic school, church employees in limbo

Current and retired employees of some Catholic schools and dioceses in Minnesota learned that their pension fund operated by Illinois-based Christian Brothers Services is facing a massive shortfall. In St. Cloud, it’s causing worry and uncertainty.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll

What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll

A new KFF survey shows many Americans who had Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance last year are struggling with high health costs. The findings come three months after the expiration of enhanced tax credits that had offset most enrollees' monthly premiums.
by The Associated Press

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Allegations against Cesar Chavez prompt debate, reflection in Minnesota

Allegations against Cesar Chavez prompt debate, reflection in Minnesota

Newly revealed allegations about the late civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez are prompting debate and reflection in Minnesota, where Chavez’s name is on streets and a school — and where his birthday is commemorated by state law.
by MPR News Staff

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César Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others

César Chavez accused of sexually abusing labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others

Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused by César Chavez, the long-admired Latino icon, while he led the United Farm Workers union.
by The Associated Press

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No to NDAs? Proposals demanding more data center transparency gain bipartisan support

No to NDAs? Proposals demanding more data center transparency gain bipartisan support

Bills banning non-disclosure agreements and requiring local governments to release more information about proposed data center projects are earning bipartisan support at the Minnesota Legislature.
by Dan Kraker

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Record high demand for food aid as Minnesotans make 9 million visits to food shelves in 2025

Record high demand for food aid as Minnesotans make 9 million visits to food shelves in 2025

Minnesotans made more than 9 million visits to food shelves last year. That's nearly triple the number of visits in 2019, and demand will likely continue to soar as stricter work requirements for federal food assistance could force thousands to lose their SNAP benefits.
by Hannah Yang

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AI and the future of work: Separating hype from reality

Coming up at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about artificial intelligence and jobs — separating the very real potential for disruption in the workplace from industry's ability to keep up, and what it all means for the future of work. 
by Catharine Richert and Gabrielle Zuckerman

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