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How to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season

How to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season

Generative AI is making it easier for fraudsters to dupe people, now more than ever. Protect yourself from scams this holiday season with these five tips.
by Audrey Nguyen

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2024 will be the hottest year on record, even hotter than expected

2024 will be the hottest year on record, even hotter than expected

It's looking like 2024 will be the hottest year since record-keeping began, unseating 2023 for the top spot. Climate change is playing a role, and scientists say it was even hotter than expected.
by Lauren Sommer

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Pain, hope, history share the ride as Dakota Exiles commemorate Mankato hangings

Pain, hope, history share the ride as Dakota Exiles commemorate Mankato hangings

A nearly 300-mile journey ends in Mankato this week to mark the 161st anniversary of one of the grimmest chapters in Dakota history, the hanging of 38 men after the U.S.- Dakota War. Riders hope their work will bring more understanding of this history. 
by Allison Herrera

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As costs rise, number of Minnesotans losing heat, electricity spikes

As costs rise, number of Minnesotans losing heat, electricity spikes

The Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota, a nonprofit that advocates for utility customers, tracks reported shutoffs. It found utilities disconnected more than 85,000 residential households from either gas or electric services from January through October.
by Kirsti Marohn

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How Chappell Roan's producer Dan Nigro crafts pop hits for a new generation

How Chappell Roan's producer Dan Nigro crafts pop hits for a new generation

Working with artists like Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo to distill their personalities and voices into distinctive and personal songs, Nigro has established himself as a producer adept at making pop hits for a new generation.
by Kira Wakeam, Ailsa Chang, Christopher Intagliata and Hazel Cills

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Critical DMs: Highland Park home revives Dayton’s holiday magic

Critical DMs: Highland Park home revives Dayton’s holiday magic

A St. Paul homeowner has rescued and restored iconic Dayton’s holiday elves, creating a nostalgic display reminiscent of the department store’s beloved 8th-floor holiday show, enchanting visitors and preserving Minnesota tradition.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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From Timberwolves to State Fair werewolves: Joe Mande’s comedy special makes many Minnesota connections

From Timberwolves to State Fair werewolves: Joe Mande’s comedy special makes many Minnesota connections

Joe Mande’s new Hulu comedy special, “Chill,” filmed at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis in January 2024, humorously explores his Minnesota roots, including experiences with the Timberwolves, the State Fair and the vibrant local comedy scene.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Walmart illegally opened delivery drivers' deposit accounts, U.S. says

Walmart illegally opened delivery drivers' deposit accounts, U.S. says

Lawsuit alleges Walmart and the payments platform Branch Messenger cost delivery drivers millions of dollars in fees, opening deposit accounts without consent and requiring their use to get paid.
by Alina Selyukh

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