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Minnesota job growth rebounds in April after months of losses

Minnesota job growth rebounds in April after months of losses

In April, Minnesota posted its largest over-the-month increase since March of 2024. Officials say this could reflect an initial rebound from the economic impact of federal immigration enforcement actions at the start of the year.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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A guide to converting your lawn into a wildlife friendly garden 

A guide to converting your lawn into a wildlife friendly garden 

Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.
by Celia Llopis-Jepsen

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Feds charge 15 with bilking Medicaid programs in Minnesota

Feds charge 15 with bilking Medicaid programs in Minnesota

Federal authorities on Thursday alleged that more than $90 million was stolen from seven state-managed Medicaid programs, including one meant to help children with autism and another intended to help vulnerable people find stable homes.
by Matt Sepic, MPR News Staff and Kyra Miles

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COVID is shaping Americans' reaction to Ebola and hantavirus

COVID is shaping Americans' reaction to Ebola and hantavirus

Some Americans seem to be extra-alarmed about Ebola and hantavirus in the wake of COVID-19. But public health experts say they don't expect another pandemic this time.
by Ava Berger

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Aimee Bock sentenced to 500 months in Feeding Our Future fraud case

Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock was sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison after prosecutors say she led a massive scheme that stole hundreds of millions of dollars from pandemic-era child nutrition programs.
by Matt Sepic

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Rochester's DMC gives UMR $3 million for new class and lab space to train future workforce

Rochester's DMC gives UMR $3 million for new class and lab space to train future workforce

The University of Minnesota Rochester wants to build a new, $10 million lab and classroom space near Mayo Clinic to train Rochester's future workforce. The school says it would be a win for the growing university and the city. The board overseeing the Destination Medical Center project is committing $3 million to it.
by Catharine Richert

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Flanders wildfire battle winding down as Crow Wing County takes stock of damage

Flanders wildfire battle winding down as Crow Wing County takes stock of damage

The county board extended its local emergency for the Flanders fire and is working to assess the cost of damages. The investigation continues into who is responsible for causing the blaze, which is now fully contained.
by Kirsti Marohn

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