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Pandemic pay panel inches toward agreement

Pandemic pay panel inches toward agreement

Weeks behind schedule, a panel is moving slowly toward agreement on which Minnesota essential workers should be rewarded for duty during the pandemic. The deal isn't done and the package is tangled up in other COVID-19 politics. But those involved in talks hope checks can go out before the year ends. 
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota arts community mourns writer Pamela Espeland

Minnesota arts community mourns writer Pamela Espeland

Pamela Espeland, a writer and editor who covered the Minnesota arts scene for MinnPost and the Star Tribune, died on Sunday evening after an apparent stroke, according to a statement her family shared on Facebook.
by Jay Gabler

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Hmong Minnesotans see parallels in Afghan refugee crisis

Hmong Minnesotans see parallels in Afghan refugee crisis

The U.S. military’s evacuation from Afghanistan has brought back painful memories for members of Minnesota’s Hmong community. For some, the desperate plight of Afghan refugees mirrors their own dangerous escape from Laos nearly 40 years ago.
by Hannah Yang

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A month after Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana, cleanup continues

It’s been nearly a month since Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana as a Category 4 storm. Weeks later, crews are still trying to clean up the damage, and residents are trying to rebuild their lives. One person who’s been involved in the cleanup effort is Rochester, Minn. resident Rebecca Snap. She works for the Salvation Army, and returned this weekend after two weeks in Louisiana.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Cash bonuses and free lunches: No end in sight to labor shortage

Cash bonuses and free lunches: No end in sight to labor shortage

Businesses continue to struggle to fill open positions, and many have had to scale back because they can't find enough workers. Despite hiring bonuses and the end of enhanced unemployment benefits, the labor shortage that preceded the pandemic is not letting up.
by Mark Zdechlik

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How apples became a symbol of Minnesota

How apples became a symbol of Minnesota

Whether you prefer Honeycrisp, Haralsons or SweeTango, apples are a symbol of autumn in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an apple breeder, an orchard owner and a chef about breeding, growing and eating the iconic fruit.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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As mountain biking booms in Minnesota, pro builders help meet the demand for trails

As mountain biking booms in Minnesota, pro builders help meet the demand for trails

Minnesota is in the midst of a mountain bike trail-building boom. In just the past few years, more than 100 miles of single-track trails have been built in the northeastern corner of the state. And as the trail mileage has grown, so have the number of niche companies that have sprouted up to build them.
by Dan Kraker

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