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Medtronic lays off employees at Coon Rapids research lab

Medtronic lays off employees at Coon Rapids research lab

An employee who works at the lab confirmed the layoffs.  He said about 20 people were let go this morning, and he was laid off later in the day. 
by Erica Zurek

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ESPN’s new streaming app could replace cable for some but may end up costing them more

ESPN’s new streaming app could replace cable for some but may end up costing them more

ESPN says its long-anticipated subscription plan will cost $29.99 a month. An analyst says that, combined with subscriptions to other stream services, could drive the cost up to the price of cable packages.
by Lydia Calitri

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New Jersey says chemical maker 3M agrees to ‘forever chemical’ settlement worth up to $450M

New Jersey says chemical maker 3M agrees to ‘forever chemical’ settlement worth up to $450M

New Jersey’s attorney general says chemical manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay up $450 million to resolve lawsuits over natural resource contamination stemming from PFAS — commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.”

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As data center concerns heat up, Rochester company develops solutions to keep them cool

As data center concerns heat up, Rochester company develops solutions to keep them cool

The power demands of data centers for cooling have raised concerns about whether utilities and the electric grid will be able to keep up. LiquidCool offers a different solution: covering computer components with fluid, then circulating it to remove heat.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota lawmakers look to change 2023 law that restricts keys containing lead

Minnesota lawmakers look to change 2023 law that restricts keys containing lead

A bipartisan group of lawmakers say the law needs to change so retailers and manufacturers aren’t shut out of the key making business in Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency supports a timely transition.
by Clay Masters

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A new chapter for MPR host Tom Crann: From news to classical music

A new chapter for MPR host Tom Crann: From news to classical music

Tom Crann has been a familiar voice on MPR News for years. Now, he’s turning the dial to a new frequency. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with him about his journalism career and why he’s making the move to MPR’s classical service.  
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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