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Politicians to court ag vote at Minnesota Farmfest this week amid drought, high costs and uncertain markets

Politicians to court ag vote at Minnesota Farmfest this week amid drought, high costs and uncertain markets

The three-day Minnesota Farmfest takes place this year at a challenging time economically for the state’s farmers and agricultural producers, as diesel fuel and fertilizer costs skyrocketed this spring following the start of the war with Iran.
by Hannah Yang

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Northeast Minnesota wildfires causing disastrous economic impacts to tourism industry

Northeast Minnesota wildfires causing disastrous economic impacts to tourism industry

Small business owners in northeastern Minnesota told their state legislators Friday that the wildfires that have been burning in and around the Boundary Waters for almost a month have had a “disastrous” impact on their bottom lines. One canoe outfitter says he lost 98 percent of his revenue to cancellations in July.
by Hannah Yang

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Pearson’s Candy Company to shut down St. Paul plant

Pearson’s Candy Company to shut down St. Paul plant

Pearson’s Candy Company told Minnesota officials it will permanently shut down the West Seventh Street plant and lay off about 80 employees at the end of September.
by MPR News Staff

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