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July 31, 2025 1:51 PM

State student loan advocate seeing surge of borrowers seeking help

On Aug. 1, thousands of Minnesotans who are on the SAVE plan will see their balances go up, as interest gets reapplied. That’s just one of the numerous changes coming to federal student loan programs. Minnesota has a state student loan advocate who helps borrowers navigate the many changes on the horizon.

by Chris Farrell and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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July 31, 2025 11:38 AM

Expert: Delta plane likely hit 'clear air' turbulence, which can be unpredictable

Clear air turbulence is a type of turbulence that isn’t associated with any visual body, like a cloud mass, making it difficult for pilots to detect.

by Chris Farrell and Alanna Elder

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July 30, 2025 1:53 PM

Out to Lunch: The Kris Lindahl beyond the billboards

In his new memoir, “Arms Out,” real estate CEO Kris Lindahl shares about growing up in poverty and not always stable housing, his father’s struggles with addiction, and navigating high school after his father was murdered.

by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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July 30, 2025 1:31 PM

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by Chris Farrell, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Ellen Finn, Alanna Elder and Ellie Roth

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July 30, 2025 1:28 PM

Wildfire smoke to hang over nice weather weekend

Just in time for pleasant temperatures across Minnesota, the state is under an air quality alert that will last through Saturday.

by Chris Farrell, Paul Huttner and Ellen Finn

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July 30, 2025 12:47 PM

'It's a big deal': Response to St. Paul cyberattack suggests large breach

The city is working with the Minnesota National Guard, the FBI and two private cybersecurity firms to respond to a cyberattack that is disrupting city services including payment systems, libraries, recreation centers and city hall.

by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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July 30, 2025 12:06 PM

The high cost of easy credit

In a world of widely available credit, the costs of going into debt are often hidden by the marketing of convenience. It’s a world that older people are particularly vulnerable to.

by Chris Farrell