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Minnesota opens investigation of possible wage theft against HyLife

Minnesota opens investigation of possible wage theft against HyLife

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry investigates violations at the now closed HyLife pork processing plant. It’s also asking that immigrant workers at the plant who may have experienced the violations be allowed to stay and work in the U.S. for up to two years.
by Hannah Yang

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Thick wildfire smoke plume brings unhealthy air quality to Minnesota

Thick wildfire smoke plume brings unhealthy air quality to Minnesota

The smoke has reached ground level across much of the state. Air quality readings are in the unhealthy-for-everyone range across most of central Minnesota. Conditions should improve Thursday into Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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Crews monitoring wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Crews monitoring wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

The U.S. Forest Service is monitoring a wildfire detected Tuesday in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The fire, about 10 miles southwest of the end of the Gunflint Trail, was estimated at about 30 acres in size.
by Andrew Krueger and Tim Nelson

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Liquid cremation provides greener alternative to traditional methods

Liquid cremation provides greener alternative to traditional methods

What will happen to your body after you die? Whether you pre-plan your own arrangements or it’s a decision made by your loved ones, a growing number of people are considering this choice’s impact on the environment.
by Phil Picardi and Lukas Levin

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Who will qualify for the new child tax credit? And other child tax credit questions, answered

Who will qualify for the new child tax credit? And other child tax credit questions, answered

Maybe you’ve heard the predictions about the potential impact of a brand-new child tax credit created this year by Minnesota lawmakers. You’re not alone if you have questions about how the credit works, who will qualify and whether it can really change the course for families struggling with financial insecurity.
by Emily Bright and Brian Bakst

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