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November proves strong month for Minnesota job market despite slight unemployment uptick
Four supersectors gained jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis, led by strong gains in construction. That’s according to new monthly jobs numbers released by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Arctic Cat to cease operations at Thief River Falls, St. Cloud plants
The iconic Minnesota maker of snowmobiles and other outdoor vehicles, says it will suspend manufacturing at its facilities in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud next year. A company spokesperson said the actions are difficult but necessary to reduce costs, due to challenging business conditions in the powersports industry.
Nonprofit solves decades-old mystery, IDs remains found in vacant St. Paul building
The body was found frozen in February 1985 in the former headquarters of the Great Northern Railroad at Wall Street and Kellogg Boulevard. It’s now the Great Northern Lofts. The man, who was believed to have been homeless, died from exposure, possibly weeks or months before he was found.
After losing VP bid, Walz searches for role in pushing back against Trump
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz saw his national profile skyrocket when he became Vice President Harris’ running mate. Now, he’s back home figuring out when he will push back or work with Republicans.
Snow causing difficult travel across Minnesota, snow emergencies issued for Minneapolis and St. Paul
Steady snow that started falling overnight continued Thursday across a wide swath of Minnesota, causing difficult travel. Many school districts closed or sent students home early. Some cities — including Minneapolis and St. Paul — have declared snow emergencies.
Twin Cities low income housing for mothers saved from bankruptcy, state looks for funding
The low income apartments in St. Louis Park filed for bankruptcy in 2023, putting 60 mothers and their children at risk. But now they’ll be able to continue critical programming to help women recover from abuse and addiction.
Impacts of Rapidan Dam breach on Minnesota likely to be long-lasting
Six months after the Blue Earth River carved its way around the Rapidan Dam near Mankato, the surrounding community is still coming to terms with the damage and its longer-term implications. Sediment levels in the river remain high, and a nearby bridge is now being replaced.
Rising star from Minneapolis brings LGBTQ+ representation to pro wrestling
As a Black gay man, Devon Monroe is paving the way for a new kind of pro wrestler — flamboyant, authentic, confident — and building a loyal fan base while he’s doing it.