Technology

Ag industry testing driverless trucks to solve labor shortage
A sugar beet cooperative in western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota is turning to autonomous trucks to solve a driver shortage. Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative says the trucks can make the company more efficient.
Netflix raises prices for its premium plan
Netflix said it's raising the price for its most expensive streaming service by $2 to $23 per month in the U.S., and its lowest-priced, ad-free streaming plan to $12 — another $2 bump.
LinkedIn is laying off nearly 700 employees
The popular professional networking site is laying off people in positions across its engineering, product, talent and finance departments.
‘Science needs you’: The need for a diverse workforce in STEM fields
Women have made profound contributions to science that have reshaped the world. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota scientists Bridgette Shannon and Jayshree Seth about what it’s like to be a woman in the science field — overcoming barriers and finding success in their research and individual careers.