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Target transgender bathroom policy sparks opposition campaign

Target transgender bathroom policy sparks opposition campaign

A group calling itself the Child Protection League has launched a new state-wide campaign to convince the Minnesota-based retailer to reverse its decision.
by Riham Feshir

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What do labor shortages mean for Minnesota?

Minnesota has a labor shortage. Employers in the restaurant industry and other sectors of the economy are having a tough time finding workers. Tom Weber talked with two guests with different perspectives on what this means for the state.
by MPR News Staff

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Target wants to know how you think about groceries

Target wants to know how you think about groceries

Target is collaborating with the design firm IDEO and the MIT Media Lab in an effort to boost its grocery business.
by Annie Baxter

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As Big Candy ditches GMOs, sugar beet farmers hit a sour patch

As Big Candy ditches GMOs, sugar beet farmers hit a sour patch

As companies shun genetically modified ingredients, they're buying more sugar extracted from sugar cane rather than beets. Sugar beet farmers are thinking of going back to conventional beets.
by Dan Charles

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In 9 out of 10 cities, middle-income families are slipping away

In 9 out of 10 cities, middle-income families are slipping away

A new study by the Pew Research Center shows the share of middle-income households is shrinking. That's because more households are moving into the upper class, while others are sinking lower.
by Marilyn Geewax

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MN-based Arctic Cat reports $16.9M loss in fourth quarter

Arctic Cat Inc. on Thursday reported a loss of $16.9 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Plymouth, Minnesota-based company said it had a loss of $1.30 per share.
by Associated Press

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Light rail cash in limbo as Minnesota lawmakers talk transit

Light rail cash in limbo as Minnesota lawmakers talk transit

State lawmakers will soon decide whether the Southwest Corridor light rail project remains on track as they negotiate a larger transportation funding bill. Some $900 million in federal funding hangs in the balance.
by Tim Pugmire

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St. Paul City Council officially backs racial equity plan

The St. Paul City Council officially committed on Wednesday to a five-point plan to improve racial equity in the Twin Cities, proposed by a group of black leaders around the state.
by Tim Nelson

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Social Security mistakenly declares Minnesota man dead

Social Security mistakenly declares Minnesota man dead

A Roseville grocery produce stocker received help from KARE 11 after he got notice of his own death and was unable to correct the mistake.
by Associated Press

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Bee colony losses up from last year, study says

Bee colony losses up from last year, study says

Bee colony losses were 3.5 percent higher than the previous year, according to an annual survey done by the Bee Informed Partnership.
by Dan Gunderson

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