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Mpls. restaurant workers awarded $230K in settlement

Mpls. restaurant workers awarded $230K in settlement

An agreement between the Bartmann Co. restaurant group and Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office deals with wages, unpaid overtime and damages for workers who were out money for hours they put in.
by Brian Bakst

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A data-driven approach to parenting

A data-driven approach to parenting

During the pandemic, Emily Oster used numbers to help parents make decisions for their families. Her new book takes the same approach to navigating the elementary years.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Jabà Noodles use unique business model to build during pandemic

Jabà Noodles use unique business model to build during pandemic

The team behind Jabà Noodles has relied heavily on social media to market and sell the Taiwanese Cool noodle bowls they make to-order every week in the commercial kitchen space they rent in Minneapolis.
by Tom Crann and Lindsay Guentzel

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New month, worsening drought conditions in Minnesota

New month, worsening drought conditions in Minnesota

After one of the driest Julys on record in parts of Minnesota, the drought conditions affecting the region show no signs of letting up to start the month of August.
by MPR News Staff

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Amid uptick in bear encounters, Superior National Forest enacts new food storage order

Amid uptick in bear encounters, Superior National Forest enacts new food storage order

Officials in northern Minnesota's Superior National Forest say they're seeing an uptick in bear encounters this summer — so what had been longstanding food storage recommendations for visitors are now required.
by MPR News Staff

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Air quality FAQ: What you need to know about the smoky air across Minnesota

Air quality FAQ: What you need to know about the smoky air across Minnesota

An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Minnesota through Tuesday, as what state officials call an “unprecedented” stretch of poor air quality continues to affect the region. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the smoky air.
by Dan Kraker

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This Utah adventure town wants to put the brakes on promoting itself

This Utah adventure town wants to put the brakes on promoting itself

Tourists are visiting national parks and surrounding public lands in record numbers this summer, which is causing some overwhelmed national park gateway towns to rethink their promotion strategies.
by Kirk Siegler

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How to help your pandemic pets adjust to post-pandemic life

How to help your pandemic pets adjust to post-pandemic life

“What do you mean, you’re leaving?” That might be the permanent thought bubble above your dog’s head next month, when many of us return to work and school. Here’s how to get your pet ready for your absence.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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