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Meet some of the immigrant-owned businesses bringing global flavors to Richfield

Meet some of the immigrant-owned businesses bringing global flavors to Richfield

Minnesota’s immigrant-owned businesses are central to the state’s economy. In Richfield — a suburb just south of Minneapolis — entrepreneurs from around the world are shaping the city’s food and shopping scene. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says

Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says

Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new analysis.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Farm Bureau president speaks on soybean bailout, Trump tariffs and shutdown

Minnesota Farm Bureau president speaks on soybean bailout, Trump tariffs and shutdown

Soybeans make up for a quarter of Minnesota’s exports, which equates to about $2 billion in annual sales — and China has yet to buy a single bean. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing joined Morning Edition Monday to talk about trade, tariffs and ripple effects of the government shutdown.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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The future of public media: MPR president on local journalism, federal cuts and what's next

The future of public media: MPR president on local journalism, federal cuts and what's next

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with MPR President Duchesne Drew about the future of local journalism and public media in the wake of government funding cuts.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Little Falls community hopes to reopen Lindbergh’s shuttered home before centennial of historic flight

Since Labor Day weekend, visitors have been able to follow a self-guided interpretive trail on the property, but the buildings are no longer open. The closure was a disappointing blow to the Little Falls community, whose identity is intertwined with the famous aviator. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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