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MPR 50th anniversary: Live broadcast from Ely, Minn.

MPR 50th anniversary: Live broadcast from Ely, Minn.

A special MPR 50th anniversary broadcast live from Ely with Minnesota Public Radio News host Tom Weber.
by MPR News Staff

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Marijuana shortage prompts emergency in Nevada; tax officials weigh changes

Marijuana shortage prompts emergency in Nevada; tax officials weigh changes

After a booming first week of legal retail sales, Gov. Brian Sandoval endorsed a statement of emergency and regulators are looking to boost distribution.

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Winona-based Watkins could have a mystery buyer

The nationally known maker of lotions, toiletries and cooking spices employs hundreds in Minnesota. Court filings stemming from the divorce proceedings of Watkins' CEO indicate at least parts of the company could be sold.
by Brian Bakst

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Anonymous alumni commit $40 million to Gustavus Adolphus

It's the largest-ever donation to Gustavus Adolphus College and one of the largest ever made to a Minnesota college. The St. Peter school said the money will go to scholarships and to renovating its science building.
by MPR News Staff

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After Supreme Court victory, peat mine proposal's fate in DNR's hands

A site where Hawkes Company hopes to mine peat has been deemed to have high biodiversity significance, meaning it would need to be restored to equivalent or better habitat.
by Dan Gunderson

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Recruiters use 'geofencing' to target potential hires where they live and work

Recruiters use 'geofencing' to target potential hires where they live and work

Geofencing sets up virtual boundaries to enable tracking of mobile devices in an area. It can be used to send coupons to customers. Now some employers are using it to target and recruit workers.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Trump pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs

Trump pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs

President Donald Trump said Saturday the U.S. would contribute $50 million to a new World Bank fund conceived by his daughter that aims to help women entrepreneurs access capital and other support.
by Associated Press

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