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Personal finance in uncertain times

Personal finance in uncertain times

The economy — and our personal budgets — have had an interesting and challenging year so far. We turn to a financial coach to discuss why we should improve our understanding of money and credit and talk about a new MPR News podcast.
by Chris Farrell and Breann Schossow

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Amid a deep recession, outdoor equipment is flying off the shelves

Amid a deep recession, outdoor equipment is flying off the shelves

Kayaks and bicycles are now almost impossible to find in stores across the country. People who were able to keep their jobs and those who got expanded unemployment benefits have been driving demand.
by Ashish Valentine

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View from Duluth: Ursa Minor Brewing on the challenges ahead

View from Duluth: Ursa Minor Brewing on the challenges ahead

The transition into fall has many restaurant and bar owners in Minnesota worried. Cold weather will mean an end to patio dining, and scraping by on even a meager income this winter will be difficult.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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Zoom towns and the new housing market for the 2 Americas

Zoom towns and the new housing market for the 2 Americas

One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.
by Greg Rosalsky

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Workplace diversity goes far past hiring; how leaders can support employees of color

Workplace diversity goes far past hiring; how leaders can support employees of color

You might've heard the phrase "workplace diversity" in recent months. If you're a leader in your workplace — especially if you're white — this episode is for you. Here are some actionable steps to take to make your organization more equitable and inclusive. 
by Anjuli Sastry and Andee Tagle

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Unions weigh work stoppages amid calls for racial justice

Unions weigh work stoppages amid calls for racial justice

Ahead of Labor Day, unions representing millions across several working-class sectors say they may authorize work stoppages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, amid calls for concrete measures that address racial injustice.
by The Associated Press

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Hmong community leaders share thoughts on education, economy and politics

Hmong community leaders share thoughts on education, economy and politics

A lot has changed in Minnesota’s Hmong community since the first Hmong refugees arrived to the Twin Cities in the 1970s. Host Angela Davis talks with three Hmong community leaders about education, the economy and politics and what’s being done to address remaining disparities.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Another COVID-19 ripple effect: Many meat processors booked up through deer season

Another COVID-19 ripple effect: Many meat processors booked up through deer season

As the fall hunting season prepares to ramp up this month, some local butchers and meat markets might have to turn their game customers away. Many processors are already operating at full capacity — a ripple effect of COVID-19 closures at major pork and beef processors this spring.
by Hannah Yang

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U.S. unemployment rate falls to 8.4 percent even as hiring slows

U.S. unemployment rate falls to 8.4 percent even as hiring slows

Employers added 1.4 million jobs last month, the Labor Department said, down from 1.7 million in July and the fewest since hiring resumed in May. The economy has recovered barely half the 22 million jobs that vanished when the pandemic paralyzed the nation in early spring.  
by The Associated Press

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