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Nurses in Duluth authorize a strike at St. Luke's Hospital

Nurses in Duluth authorize a strike at St. Luke's Hospital

The vote doesn't mean a strike is certain. The nurses' negotiating committee would make the final decision. The union representing the nurses says its members have been working without a contract since July 1.
by Tim Nelson

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As Mayo moves hospital services, Albert Lea lands a new provider

As Mayo Clinic Health System finishes shifting maternity, inpatient and intensive care services from Albert Lea to Austin, an Iowa-based provider offers Albert Lea residents a new option for primary care with visiting specialists.
by Catharine Richert

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Female CEOs blast 'Forbes' list of innovative leaders that includes only one woman

Female CEOs blast 'Forbes' list of innovative leaders that includes only one woman

The sole woman, Barbara Rentler of Ross Stores, clocked in at No. 75. Dozens of female CEOs have signed a letter demanding Forbes do better. Anne Wojcicki of DNA testing company 23andMe is among them.
by Lauren Hodges and Mary Louise Kelly

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T. Boone Pickens, iconic oil tycoon, dead at 91

T. Boone Pickens, iconic oil tycoon, dead at 91

The legendary energy executive, whose name symbolized big oil, died Wednesday at age 91. He founded the company that became Mesa Petroleum and later began a hedge fund focused on energy investments.
by Avie Schneider

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How to make workplaces inclusive for introverts

In a world that encourages and champions people who are social and outgoing, it can be difficult to be an introvert. Two self-described introverts talk about the talents they bring and how workspaces can better accommodate them.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Discourse Disrupters: Allison Schrager on risk and reason

Economist Allison Schrager speaks with John Donvan of Intelligence Squared about her new book, “An Economist Walks Into a Brothel.”
by MPR News Staff

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This week at farm show: Technology, drones and tiny computers cut farm chemical use

This week at farm show: Technology, drones and tiny computers cut farm chemical use

Experts say combining developing drone technology and computer-controlled field sprayers could mean big reductions in pesticide use. By using drone-collected imagery to map weeds in a field, an herbicide can be applied only to those areas.
by Dan Gunderson

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U.S. Census Bureau reports poverty rate down, but millions still poor

U.S. Census Bureau reports poverty rate down, but millions still poor

While the poverty rate finally fell to prerecession levels in 2018, the number of people without health insurance increased, and about 1 in 8 Americans still lived below the poverty line.
by Pam Fessler

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Mayo Clinic lands data partnership with Google

Mayo Clinic lands data partnership with Google

Mayo Clinic is joining with Google on a partnership to use artificial intelligence to improve care of rare and complex diseases. The project pairs Mayo’s medical expertise and massive collection of patient histories with Google’s ability to organize and make use of vast amounts of data.
by Catharine Richert

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