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Business and Economic News

Truckers forced to work for pennies per hour

Truckers are forced to take on debt that leaves them working for pennies an hour.
by Jo Erickson

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Why summer jobs don't pay

Why summer jobs don't pay

The minimum wage is flat, college tuition is up and students are broke: Summer jobs just don't have the purchasing power they used to, especially when you look at the cost of college.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Airbnb making gains in rural Minn., angering local inn owners

Airbnb making gains in rural Minn., angering local inn owners

There are 600 Airbnb hosts throughout rural Minnesota, the company says, offering for rent everything from a spare bedroom to an entire house.
by Martin Moylan

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Tesla's long-awaited, lower-priced Model 3 to arrive Friday

Tesla's long-awaited, lower-priced Model 3 to arrive Friday

The first of Tesla's significantly more affordable Model 3 cars should finish production by next weekend, CEO Elon Musk announced late Sunday.
by Chris Benderev

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Test your fake news judgment: Play this game

Test your fake news judgment: Play this game

The journalist who thought up this fake news game says she saw the need before 'fake news' was even in the vernacular.
by Tennessee Watson

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Sunday liquor sales now legal in Minnesota

Sunday liquor sales now legal in Minnesota

July 2 marked the first time Minnesota liquor retailers were legally able to sell alcohol on a Sunday in the state's history.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Nevada launches sales of legal recreational marijuana

Nevada became the fifth state in the U.S. with stores selling marijuana for recreational purposes, opening a market early Saturday.
by Associated Press

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Thousands in Twin Cities may benefit from new paid sick time rules

Thousands in Twin Cities may benefit from new paid sick time rules

The laws require employers to give their workers an hour of sick and safe time for every 30 on the clock, up to 48 hours of paid time off each year.
by Matt Sepic

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