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Sweet corn for dinner? Minnesota harvest season arrives

Sweet corn for dinner? Minnesota harvest season arrives

Corn on the cob is a staple of summer eating, but the sweet corn harvest is about more than roadside stands. It's a huge Minnesota industry. Early reports point to a very good crop.
by Mark Steil

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Advice for couples who disagree about managing money

Advice for couples who disagree about managing money

Money is a sore subject for many couples. Money and finance expert Ruth Hayden shares her tips for keeping your money and relationship intact.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's minimum wage increases to $9.50 an hour

On August 1, the minimum wage is set to rise in Minnesota from $9 - $9.50 for employees working for large companies. Tom looks back at the controversial bill which raised the wages for over 288,000 Minnesotans.

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The big internet brands of the '90s -- where are they now?

The big internet brands of the '90s -- where are they now?

Verizon's purchase of Yahoo will close the book on one of the oldest Internet companies. What happened to the other famous '90s brands, like GeoCities, Netscape and CompuServe? A nerdy remembrance.
by Alina Selyukh

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Unemployment disparities and how it shapes policy

Unemployment disparities and how it shapes policy

Unemployment reached 4.9 percent in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Two economists shared their views on what unemployment means for the US politically and
by MPR News Staff

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Verizon buys Yahoo for $4.83B, marking end of an era

Verizon buys Yahoo for $4.83B, marking end of an era

The sale marks the second time in two years that Verizon has snapped up the remains of a fallen internet star as it broadens its digital reach.
by The Associated Press

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Allina nurses offer deal on health insurance

In their last day of scheduled contract talks on Friday, nurses offered to eliminate two of their health insurance plans. In exchange, nurses want wages hikes of 4, 3 and 3 percent over three years, along with improved staffing and workplace safety.
by Martin Moylan

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Feeling sweaty, Minnesota? Blame the corn

Feeling sweaty, Minnesota? Blame the corn

Prairies once kept the region comfy in hot weather. But when cropland replaced prairies, the change jacked up the humidity. Why? Turns out that corn, soybeans and other crops sweat. A lot.
by Mark Steil

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