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Why it's so hard to buy a new refrigerator these days

Why it's so hard to buy a new refrigerator these days

Some shoppers looking to buy new fridges, freezers or washers have been finding themselves out of luck. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into both supply and demand.
by Alina Selyukh

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Hy-Vee and DSW team up: Shop for bread and shoes

Hy-Vee and DSW team up: Shop for bread and shoes

The Midwestern chain Hy-Vee says DSW shoe outlets are opening in six of its supermarkets in Minnesota. Grocery shoppers will be able to try on shoes, then order online.
by Adedayo Akala

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Mpls. aims to speed cleanup months after unrest in wake of Floyd's killing

Mpls. aims to speed cleanup months after unrest in wake of Floyd's killing

City staff identified 16 properties apparently in need of the aid, most of them along Lake Street. Officials hope around $2 million will fill the gap between cleanup costs and insurance coverage.
by Nina Moini

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How to work from home without hurting your back or losing focus 

How to work from home without hurting your back or losing focus 

More than six months ago, many of us had to scramble to create a home office. We're either working from a desk, dining room table, couch, or maybe even our bed. And the distractions that come with working from home can make it harder to do our job. Two experts explained why an ergonomically correct workstation is important and offered tips on being productive at home. 
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Trump's TikTok deal: What just happened and why does it matter?

Trump's TikTok deal: What just happened and why does it matter?

President Trump is claiming victory after blessing a deal in which Oracle and Walmart will own a stake of TikTok, but experts wonder whether the terms of the agreement will really change anything.
by Bobby Allyn

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Wild rice growers worry about climate change hurting crops

Wild rice growers worry about climate change hurting crops

With its rich, nutty and complex flavor, the wild rice that grows in Wisconsin and Minnesota is one of a kind. While many tribal and nontribal people are enjoying their annual pilgrimages to their favorite rice wetlands, others are concerned about the effects of climate change on this unique crop.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul families gain rent relief in pandemic-battered economy

St. Paul families gain rent relief in pandemic-battered economy

A St. Paul housing assistance program started before the pandemic is keeping some families in their homes, and officials want to know if it could help in ways that other housing assistance does not.
by Nina Moini

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