October 8, 2021

No, it hasn't been the job recovery many had expected. But there's room for hope

A woman walks by a 'Now Hiring' sign outside a store in Arlington, Va., on Aug. 16. The labor market is expected to have improved […]
October 8, 2021

Long-term care CEOs: Pandemic pushes staff shortages to crisis levels

Minnesota’s long-term care industry says it is facing its worst-ever workforce shortage. Leaders from several long-term care organizations in the state say care facilities are […]
October 8, 2021

WhatsApp outage left Minnesota man with limited access to family in Honduras

When an outage knocked Facebook and its various affiliate sites out for several hours earlier this week, it also took down WhatsApp, the main source […]
October 8, 2021

Highway project threatens Hmong farmland in Minnesota

This story comes to you from Sahan Journal, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing authentic news reporting about Minnesota's new immigrants and refugees. MPR News […]
October 7, 2021

Faced with losing their jobs, even the most hesitant are getting vaccinated

Margaret Applegate (in yellow scarf), a United Airlines customer service agent, is accompanied by Lori Augustine, vice president of United's San Francisco hub, as Applegate […]
October 7, 2021

A mega-drought is hammering the U.S. In North Dakota, it's worse than the Dust Bowl

North Dakota ranchers have been forced to sell off close to 25% more of their herds over last year. Kirk Siegler/NPR Joey and Scott Bailey […]
October 7, 2021

Maya Angelou, Sally Ride and other trailblazing women will be featured on U.S. coins

Poet and activist Maya Angelou is seen addressing the Democratic National in Boston in July 2004. She is one of the female trailblazers who will […]
October 6, 2021

Clean Juice Makes a Twin Cities Debut Just in Time for Peak Pumpkin Season

Clean Juice’s fall lineup includes a slushy pumpkin drink featuring banana, almond milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. | Clean Juice/official photo The […]
October 6, 2021

DFL lawmakers, unions push for end to pay stalemate

A group of DFL legislators and union members called Wednesday for an end to the impasse over pandemic frontline worker bonuses. They want checks sent […]
October 6, 2021

St. Paul to introduce some of the strictest tobacco rules in the nation

The St. Paul City Council will introduce a new ordinance that would set a $10 minimum price on a pack of cigarettes and ban coupons […]