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Business and Economic News

Concerns over federal tariffs and budget bill dominate Farmfest policy forum

Concerns over federal tariffs and budget bill dominate Farmfest policy forum

Farming has never been easy, but this year seems especially challenging, with input costs rising, violent storms damaging crops and some commodity prices dropping. Those concerns took center stage at the annual Minnesota Farmfest, which is underway this week in the southern part of the state. 
by Hannah Yang

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Wall Street holds steady following mixed profit reports from McDonald’s, Disney and Shopify

Wall Street holds steady following mixed profit reports from McDonald’s, Disney and Shopify

Wall Street is holding relatively steady following a mixed set of profit reports from such giants as McDonald’s and The Walt Disney Co. The S&P 500 rose 0.2 percent Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 18 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.4 percent. 
by The Associated Press

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Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

New research from a watchdog group reveals ChatGPT can provide harmful advice to teens. The Associated Press reviewed interactions where the chatbot gave detailed plans for drug use, eating disorders, and even suicide notes.
by The Associated Press

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Visit Cook County director talks North Shore tourism and international employees

Visit Cook County director talks North Shore tourism and international employees

Linda Jurek, the executive director of Visit Cook County and the Cook County Chamber, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition at WTIP in Grand Marais Tuesday to delve deeper into regional attractions, cross-border tourism, the impact of international students and more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota's 'Millennial Farmer' talks future of agriculture at Farmfest

Minnesota's 'Millennial Farmer' talks future of agriculture at Farmfest

Zach Johnson, a sixth-generation soy and corn farmer and YouTuber from west central Minnesota, talked to MPR News guest host Chris Farrell about pride and pressure to advance his farm into its seventh generation.
by Chris Farrell and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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