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Federal jobs watch: Just-released February jobs report shows few losses in Minnesota

Federal jobs watch: Just-released February jobs report shows few losses in Minnesota

The federal workforce includes nearly 34,000 jobs in Minnesota. Over 20,000 are located in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ month jobs report shows a loss of 100 federal jobs through Minnesota from January to February. Surprisingly, the report showed a gain of 100 federal jobs in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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Trump administration nixes plan on disparities for Native students in Rapid City, S.D.

Trump administration nixes plan on disparities for Native students in Rapid City, S.D.

The Education Department has withdrawn from an agreement to address disparities in discipline for Native American students at a South Dakota school system, saying it was wrongly rooted in efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. 
by The Associated Press

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As measles spreads, federal budget cuts force closure of vaccine clinics

As measles spreads, federal budget cuts force closure of vaccine clinics

Federal funding cuts, though temporarily blocked by a judge, have upended vaccination outreach across the country, including in Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Texas, and Washington state.
by Bram Sable-Smith, Arielle Zionts and Jackie Fortiér

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European Union approves new retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.

European Union approves new retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.

All but one of the 27 EU member countries voted to impose tariffs on specific U.S. products. The vote came before President Trump announced a 90-day pause on U.S. tariffs on goods from most countries.
by Willem Marx

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U of M president outlines efforts to combat antisemitism in wake of White House investigation

U of M president outlines efforts to combat antisemitism in wake of White House investigation

University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham sent a letter to faculty, students and staff underscoring her commitment to preventing antisemitism. A key regional Jewish advocacy organization says the school is making the right moves.
by Mark Zdechlik

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U.S. stocks soar after Trump pauses most tariffs

U.S. stocks soar after Trump pauses most tariffs

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the higher tariffs he had imposed on most countries — except for China.
by Rafael Nam

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