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The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up

The Forest Service says it's closing offices to cut costs. But the math doesn't add up

The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.
by Chiara Eisner

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Minnesota DNR begins transition to new electronic licensing system with anglers and hunters

Minnesota DNR begins transition to new electronic licensing system with anglers and hunters

The Minnesota DNR is offering anglers and hunters flexibility when it comes to obtaining and managing their harvest licenses. The state agency’s new system launches June 9.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Walz requests Texas ICE agent charged with assault return to Minnesota

Walz requests Texas ICE agent charged with assault return to Minnesota

Texas federal immigration agent Christian Castro was charged in May with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime. Walz said his team sent a letter to Texas governor Greg Abbott earlier this week requesting Castro’s extradition.
by Kyra Miles

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Show Love 4 One Another: How to celebrate Prince this weekend

Show Love 4 One Another: How to celebrate Prince this weekend

All weekend, fans of Prince can celebrate his life and music on his birthday on June 7. The event will mark what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday.
by MPR News Staff

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The U.S. job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

The U.S. job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war. The Labor Department reported Friday that job growth was down slightly last month from a revised 179,000 in April.
by The Associated Press

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