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Despite efforts of 3 U.S. administrations, migrant families keep crossing the border

Despite efforts of 3 U.S. administrations, migrant families keep crossing the border

Immigration authorities arrested more families in August than in any month on record. U.S. officials have long grappled with discouraging families from coming — and found there are no easy solutions.
by Joel Rose

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Vaccines are still tested with horseshoe crab blood. The industry is finally changing

Vaccines are still tested with horseshoe crab blood. The industry is finally changing

The horseshoe crab bleeding industry is in transition. One biomedical company agreed to more oversight, and a regulatory group is paving the way for drug companies to use animal-free alternatives.
by Chiara Eisner

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National UAW strike expands to Twin Cities area

National UAW strike expands to Twin Cities area

Workers picketed for a second day outside of an auto parts warehouse in Plymouth, Minn., on Saturday after United Auto Workers leaders expanded the union's strike against the Big Three automakers.
by Mark Zdechlik and Feven Gerezgiher

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Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background

Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background

Erin DuPree, named Thursday to lead the Office of Cannabis Management, left the job Friday after online evidence emerged showing she sold products that had more THC than the state allowed and owed tens of thousands in debts and tax liens. 
by Brian Bakst and Matt Sepic

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A Taylor Swift Instagram post helped drive a surge in voter registration

A Taylor Swift Instagram post helped drive a surge in voter registration

More than 35,000 new voters registered at Vote.org after the singer posted a link on her Instagram Stories. "I've heard you raise your voices, and I know how powerful they are," Swift wrote.
by Becky Sullivan

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Thomas attended fundraisers for conservative political group, ProPublica report says

Thomas attended fundraisers for conservative political group, ProPublica report says

A new report from ProPublica claims that Thomas has maintained a close relationship with the Koch network and that on at least two occasions, he spoke at fundraising events for the organization.
by Nina Totenberg

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Authorities search for suspect wanted in Minnesota killing who was mistakenly released from jail

Authorities search for suspect wanted in Minnesota killing who was mistakenly released from jail

Kevin Mason was arrested in Indianapolis on three warrants — including murder — accused of killing Dontevius A. Catchings, 29, in June 2021 outside a Minneapolis church after the funeral of a mutual friend.
by The Associated Press

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Duluth office-to-apartment conversion sparks downtown revitalization hope

Duluth office-to-apartment conversion sparks downtown revitalization hope

A Duluth developer announced plans this week to convert a 50-year old downtown office building into apartments. It’s the first of what the city hopes will be several office-to-housing conversions in the next several years as Duluth works to revitalize its downtown post-pandemic.
by Dan Kraker

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