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Cargill tests robotic cattle driver as a way to improve worker safety

Cargill tests robotic cattle driver as a way to improve worker safety

Hundreds of injuries — and some fatalities — are caused by cattle each year. But a new robot might be able to emulate some sounds and actions of workers, keeping them safe from kicks and attacks.
by Esther Honig

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With farm bankruptcies on the rise, a look at the economics of dairy farming in Minnesota

Increased dairy production, coupled with stagnating demand, have kept prices low. At the same time, trade scuffles have made it harder for farmers to reach new consumers overseas.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota's tech colleges see surge in skilled-trades training

Minnesota's tech colleges see surge in skilled-trades training

Companies in need of mechanics, technicians and other tradespeople are leaning on the state's two-year schools to help deliver well-trained workers in a tight labor market. At Dakota County Tech, they can't train students fast enough.
by Peter Cox

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Venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton on building an inclusive economy

Venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton on building an inclusive economy

Venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton of Backstreet Capital on building an inclusive economy.

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Thanks to science, you can eat an apple every day

Thanks to science, you can eat an apple every day

After harvest, apples can be stored for months in controlled atmosphere storage rooms where the temperature, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and humidity levels are adjusted to put them into hibernation.
by Rachel D. Cohen

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Spinal-cord stimulators help some patients, injure others

Spinal-cord stimulators help some patients, injure others

Spinal-cord stimulators — devices that use electrical currents to block pain signals before they reach the brain — are more dangerous than many patients know, an Associated Press investigation found.
by The Associated Press

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GM to slash 14,700 jobs in North America

GM to slash 14,700 jobs in North America

General Motors will lay off 14,700 factory and white-collar workers in North America and put five plants up for possible closure as it restructures to cut costs and focus more on autonomous and electric vehicles.
by The Associated Press

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Spinal-cord stimulators mean big business for device makers

Spinal-cord stimulators mean big business for device makers

Few medical devices hold as much potential for explosive growth as spinal-cord stimulators, especially in the United States, where they are being pushed as the answer to the country's opioid epidemic.
by The Associated Press

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Digging deep into local news, a small newspaper in rural Oregon is thriving

Digging deep into local news, a small newspaper in rural Oregon is thriving

In far eastern Oregon, a small weekly newspaper is bucking an industry trend. The Malheur Enterprise was languishing, but recently it's won several national awards and circulation is surging.
by Tom Goldman

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Hit the mall or buy online? Holiday shopping strategies vary widely

Hit the mall or buy online? Holiday shopping strategies vary widely

Shoppers are expected to open their wallets wide this holiday season. While some will hit stores early to avoid crowds, others plan to wait until the last minute to score big deals. Some Minnesotans are giving experiences instead of material gifts, while others plan to make charitable donations instead.
by Martin Moylan

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