June 13, 2021

'Apple detective' rediscovers varieties of apples thought to be extinct

A painting from the USDA pomological watercolor collection depicts a long-lost apple, the Ivanhoe. U.S. Department of Agriculture David Benscoter was a criminal investigator at […]
June 12, 2021

Apple iPhones can soon hold your ID. Privacy experts are on edge

Apple announced this week at its Worldwide Developer Conference a new feature in its forthcoming operating system, iOS 15, that will digitize state-issued licenses and […]
June 11, 2021

It's happening: Minnesota State Fair set to return in August

The Minnesota State Fair is back. The fair was canceled last year amid COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and social distancing recommendations. But fair officials announced Friday […]
June 11, 2021

The new office look is 'power casual.' But save the stiletto crocs for happy hour

As companies welcome back their employees, many people will have to think about what to wear to work for the first time in over a […]
June 11, 2021

Judge pauses loan forgiveness program for farmers of color

A federal judge has halted a loan forgiveness program for farmers of color in response to a lawsuit alleging the program discriminates against white farmers. […]
June 10, 2021

Line 3 state water permits challenged in court

The Minnesota Court of Appeals heard arguments Thursday over a challenge to a key water quality permit that it granted to the Line 3 oil […]
June 10, 2021

Microaggressions are on the minds of some employees returning to in-person work

As more people receive the COVID-19 vaccination, employees are beginning to return to their workplaces in person. But some — particularly employees of color — […]
June 10, 2021

Inflation is surging. The price of a Toyota pickup truck helps explain why

Used cars sit on the sales lot at Frank Bent’s Wholesale Motors in El Cerrito, Calif., on March 15. Supply chain snarls and pent-up demand […]
June 10, 2021

The decline of the classic American teen summer job

The traditional summer job for teens has been on the decline since its late 1970s peak. In July 1978, the teen employment rate was at […]
June 10, 2021

How Midwest dairy farmers are cashing in on California's clean fuel standards

There’s a boom in renewable natural gas happening in the Midwest right now — and it is all fueled by cows. According to Energy News […]