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Job fair emphasizes diversity

Even with a strong economy, black and Hispanic Minnesotans are still much more likely to be unemployed than whites. One hurdle is connecting with meaningful job opportunities. That's where the People of Color Career Fair in north Minneapolis comes in.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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4-year construction work on SWLRT about to kick off

4-year construction work on SWLRT about to kick off

Work will soon start on the Southwest light rail line, kicking off four years of construction on the $2 billion project. The Cedar Lake and Kenilworth trails will be closed in some areas for at least two years, Metro Transit officials said.
by Tim Nelson

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Need a job? Vacancies continue to outnumber job hunters

Need a job? Vacancies continue to outnumber job hunters

Minnesota's latest job vacancy survey shows the state's labor market remains very tight. Openings significantly outnumber job hunters.
by Bill Catlin

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Development plans dampen mushroom grower's future

Development plans dampen mushroom grower's future

Fans of fresh mushrooms have been flocking to an unlikely spot in Minneapolis for their fungi fix in recent years, but a proposed redevelopment of the site has the farm's founder worried he may have to shut down.
by Euan Kerr

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Local minimum wage hikes emerge as Capitol sticking points

Local minimum wage hikes emerge as Capitol sticking points

Minnesota Republicans want to put the brakes on higher minimum wages in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and their push is likely to complicate budget negotiations at the Capitol.
by Brian Bakst

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Boeing hits pause on forecasts as 737 Max groundings continue

Boeing hits pause on forecasts as 737 Max groundings continue

The aircraft manufacturer said its profits fell 13 percent in the first quarter as it works through "this challenging time." Boeing said the 737 Max crisis has cost it $1 billion so far.
by Avie Schneider

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