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March 19, 2019 12:23 PM

Is an insecticide that harms bees bad for deer?

It's often bees that make headlines for the effects of neonicotinoid insecticides. But a new study says the chemical might be harming white-tailed deer, too.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 18, 2019 3:40 PM

Shopko closing remainder of its stores

Shopko, a staple of small-town retail from Warroad to Winona, Minn., is closing its doors for good.

by Tim Nelson

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March 18, 2019 3:00 PM

Paid-leave debate splits Minnesota business owners

Business groups that carry heft around Minnesota's Capitol are lobbying against creation of a state-run family leave system, but some small entrepreneurs say they can't provide the benefit on their own.

by Brian Bakst

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March 18, 2019 1:54 PM

Survey: Minnesota media pros say industry has a problem with racial bias

Media professionals in Minnesota say there's a problem with racial bias in news reporting, and a lack of training. Nonetheless, a vast majority say they are at least somewhat confident in their ability to accurately reflect the stories of people from a different racial or cultural background

by Dan Kraker

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March 18, 2019 12:40 PM

Ex-White House economist Alan Krueger dies; saw lessons for economy in rock music

Princeton economist Alan Krueger, who served in the Obama White House, has died. Krueger's research interests included the minimum wage, the opioid epidemic and rock 'n' roll. He was 58.

by Scott Horsley

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March 18, 2019 6:59 AM

Facebook says service hindered by lack of local news

The service, launched last year, is currently available in some 400 cities in the United States. But the social media giant said it has found that 40 percent of Americans live in places where there weren't enough local news stories to support it.

by The Associated Press

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March 18, 2019 5:59 AM

Why are so many farmers markets failing? Because the market is saturated

Farmers aren't producing enough to keep up with the number of smaller markets that keep popping up, often in close proximity to others. This results in fewer customers, unsold food and maybe closure.

by Jodi Helmer

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March 17, 2019 1:30 PM

Major companies aim to launch flying taxis in next decade

They're not quite here yet, but Uber and others are working on them and have set some bullish timelines. Flying taxis promise to ease traffic on the ground, but some worry they'll boost inequality.

by Aarti Shahani