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October 3, 2019 1:00 AM

Intelligence Squared debate: Replace private insurance with Medicare for all

A new debate from the Intelligence Squared series. The motion is: “Replace private insurance with Medicare for all.”

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October 2, 2019 7:20 AM

Workers are falling ill, even dying, after making kitchen countertops

Irreversible lung disease has started to show up among young workers who cut, grind and polish countertops made of increasingly popular "engineered" stone. The material is more than 90 percent silica.

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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October 2, 2019 12:00 AM

Conversations on the Creative Economy: Building a Native-owned business

Chris Farrell’s “Conversations on the Creative Economy” series opened the fall season with a focus on Native American entrepreneurship.

by MPR News Staff

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October 1, 2019 5:35 PM

Supreme Court hears challenges to Minneapolis wage, sick time laws

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday heard challenges to Minneapolis wage and sick time ordinances — cases that could determine how much latitude cities have to preempt state laws.

by Tim Nelson

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October 1, 2019 5:07 PM

Credit union leader fired amid accusations of fraud

Two key leaders of Minnesota's first black-led credit union have been fired by its board amid fraud allegations.

by Tarkor Zehn

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October 1, 2019 12:48 PM

Trump farm secretary: No guarantee small farms will survive

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told reporters following an appearance at the World Dairy Expo in Madison that it's getting harder for farmers to get by on milking smaller herds.

by The Associated Press

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October 1, 2019 8:01 AM

Walmart takes Washington County to MN Supreme Court over taxes

The retail giant is contesting its property taxes, alleging the east metro county improperly valued its stores in three suburbs.

by MPR News Staff

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September 30, 2019 6:34 PM

Tradition and business: Native American entrepreneurs discuss heritage and commerce

In Bemidji, a panel discussion was held about Native American business and entrepreneurship for Conversations on the Creative Economy series.

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September 30, 2019 6:10 PM

As Castle Danger halts growlers, petition support grows online

The Two Harbors, Minn., brewery surpassed the production threshold of 20,000 barrels in a year. But as the business ends selling glass growlers for customers, a petition created by a state Senate Republican is gaining support.

by Matt Mikus