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Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

Uber and Lyft make threats to leave Minneapolis. Could taxis fill the gap in their wake?

The number of taxis licensed in the city of Minneapolis has dropped precipitously in this age of Uber and Lyft. Could taxis make a comeback in a future without rideshares services?
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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Commerce Department warns homeowners to check insurance for wind, hail coverage changes

Commerce Department warns homeowners to check insurance for wind, hail coverage changes

Insurance complaints more than doubled in the past three years. Premiums for homes and vehicles have had significant increases due to extreme weather events caused by climate change, along with economic factors like higher labor and material costs.
by Matt Mikus

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The victories and flaws of social equity licensure in the cannabis business

The victories and flaws of social equity licensure in the cannabis business

Social equity applicants include people whose family or themself has a marijuana conviction, historically underrepresented communities, Minnesotans living in low-income areas and service-disabled veterans.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

Minneapolis Uber, Lyft driver pay ordinance may face reconsideration vote next month

A Minneapolis City Council member is expected to introduce a notice that could lead to reconsideration of the city’s new rideshare driver ordinance when the council meets Thursday. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft have warned they would leave the state if the ordinance in its current form takes effect May 1.
by MPR News Staff

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Goats contract bird flu on Minnesota farm

Goats contract bird flu on Minnesota farm

Minnesota officials detected highly pathogenic avian influenza in several young goats on a farm in Stevens County. The infection is reportedly the first time avian influenza has been detected in cattle, sheep or goats.
by Dan Gunderson

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Rochester bans camping on city property in attempt to curb homeless encampments

Rochester bans camping on city property in attempt to curb homeless encampments

The Rochester City Council passed an ordinance this week, banning camping on city property and city right-of-ways. The new rule gives Rochester City Police enforcing authority. Council members had strong opinions on both sides. 
by Regina Medina

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