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How the labor shortage is affecting seasonal work and teen summer jobs

How the labor shortage is affecting seasonal work and teen summer jobs

It’s a great time to look for a summer job. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about businesses scrambling for seasonal workers and how teenagers are finding more work in the tight labor market.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Reporter Debrief: Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on taxes and spending

With one week left in session, Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to spend the state’s historic surplus. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst joined host Chris Farrell to talk more about the agreement.
by Chris Farrell, Brian Bakst and Gretchen Brown

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America's baby formula shortage: 8 key questions, answered

America's baby formula shortage: 8 key questions, answered

Supply chain issues and a major recall have parents struggling to consistently find baby formula. It’s a dire situation with serious impact. Hopefully, supplies increase soon. Until then, here’s what experts recommend.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Yes, you can get your kids to read this summer!

Yes, you can get your kids to read this summer!

Summer is the perfect time to entice kids to find a good book. Kitty Felde, host and executive producer of the podcast “Book Club for Kids,” joins Kerri Miller to talk about how to get reluctant readers to pick up a book this summer. Plus, she has loads of book suggestions, for everything from graphic novels to books about history and scary stories.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Spring is here! What gardening questions do you have?

Spring is here! What gardening questions do you have?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two master gardeners about their tips for what to plant this spring, how to manage your lawn, and how to plant a climate-resilient garden.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Author Kelly Barnhill on her new kids book, 'The Ogress and the Orphans'

Author Kelly Barnhill on her new kids book, 'The Ogress and the Orphans'

Fairy tales aren’t just for kids. They ask questions, reveal new paths, and help us find our way. Such is the case with Minneapolis author Kelly Barnhill’s new book for kids, “The Ogress and the Orphans.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Lake Superior smelting tradition continues, despite new pollution concerns

Part fishing, part carnival, the annual spring smelt run always brings hordes of anglers to the shore of Lake Superior, hoping to fill buckets and coolers full of the small, silvery fish. But state officials recommend eating only one meal of smelt a month because of concerns over PFOS pollution. 
by Dan Kraker

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Distrust of election integrity unites GOP

Distrust of election integrity unites GOP

As Minnesota Republicans gather in Rochester for their two-day state convention, candidates and delegates share a belief that stricter voting security measures are needed, even though there's no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
by Mark Zdechlik

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