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Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Catholic Charities tests Wisconsin’s unemployment payment system at Supreme Court
A chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin contends it should be exempted from the state’s unemployment compensation system because it’s a charitable organization with a religious mission.
6 things borrowers should know about federal student loans right now
NPR has spent the past few weeks catching up with student loan experts and asking the Trump administration for clarity on some of borrowers’ biggest questions.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk
The court could face cases on abortion, congressional maps and labor unions. With Tesla suing the state, Elon Musk is backing the conservative candidate who’s received President Trump’s endorsement.
In NW Minnesota, he turns gears, wire and marbles into art that moves
Jeffrey Zachmann’s built more than 1,000 kinetic sculptures — moving contraptions that fascinate those who come across them in public libraries, private collections and museums around the world. He loves the interaction with people who can't resist his work.
Frost put end to three-match losing streak with 5-2 victory over Sceptres
Taylor Heise and Britta Curl-Salemme both scored in the first 1:43 and Heise added an insurance goal late as the Minnesota Frost beat Toronto 5-2 at the Xcel Energy Center, snapping a three-match losing streak and preventing the Sceptres from clinching a spot in the playoffs.