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AP-NORC poll: 66 percent favor endorsement money for NCAA athletes

AP-NORC poll: 66 percent favor endorsement money for NCAA athletes

As the NCAA grapples with how to provide athletes opportunities to be compensated for their fame, about two-thirds of Americans support college players being permitted to earn money for endorsements.
by The Associated Press

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Truck stops cater to growing number of immigrant drivers

Truck stops cater to growing number of immigrant drivers

The number of long-haul truckers in the U.S. has reached an all-time high, and many are immigrants. Some truck stops are adapting to provide drivers a taste of home while on the road.
by Laura Benshoff

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Delta workers sue manufacturer Lands' End over uniforms

Delta workers sue manufacturer Lands' End over uniforms

Hundreds of Delta Air Lines employees have filed a pair of class action lawsuits against Wisconsin-based clothing manufacturer Lands' End. They claim that uniforms they are required to wear created by fashion designer Zac Posen are causing serious medical problems.
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities’ ‘peek-a-boo weatherman’ ZeVan dies at 82

Twin Cities’ ‘peek-a-boo weatherman’ ZeVan dies at 82

Broadcasting legend Barry ZeVan died on New Year’s Day at the age of 82. ZeVan, known as the “peek-a-boo weatherman,” was a household name in the 1970s and ‘80s.
by John Enger

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10 tips to help set yourself up for financial success

10 tips to help set yourself up for financial success

After a holiday season filled with gift-giving, and with tax season just around the corner, now is a great time to look at your finances. Here are some tips from two experts about sticking to savings goals and how to make some meaningful financial resolutions for the new year.
by Marianne Combs, Jim Bickal and Karen Zamora

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Farmers got billions from taxpayers in 2019, and hardly anyone objected

Farmers got billions from taxpayers in 2019, and hardly anyone objected

Farmers got more than $22 billion in government payments in 2019 — and most of the money came through a program that Congress never approved. It's the highest level of farm subsidies in 14 years.
by Dan Charles

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Crow Wing County hears wide-ranging views on vacation rentals

Crow Wing County hears wide-ranging views on vacation rentals

Crow Wing County commissioners on Tuesday postponed a decision on whether to regulate short-term vacation rental properties after hearing more than two hours of wide-ranging public opinions on the proposal.
by Kirsti Marohn

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