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Disaster emergency preparedness could be harder for caregivers, here's some tips
With flooding and storms across the state these past few weeks, emergency preparedness is top of mind for Minnesotans. But for some, they’re preparing for two. Caregivers for disabled, ill and elderly people don’t just have themselves to ...
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US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices
U.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices
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Area Sewer System Repairs Complete
(KNSI) - After about 24 hours of emergency work, the main repairs to the area's sewer system are complete. Residents are being given the green light to return to normal behavior. There is no longer a voluntary restriction on showering, laundry, tooth...
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Craig, Klobuchar seek support for legislation to crack down on fentanyl trafficking on social media
U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are promoting a bill that would stop drug dealing to kids on social media sites like SnapChat, Facebook and Instagram.
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US new-vehicle sales rose only 0.1% in the second quarter despite discounts, as buyers balked at still-high prices
US new-vehicle sales rose only 0.1% in the second quarter despite discounts, as buyers balked at still-high prices
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Turkey beats Austria 2-1 to advance to European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands
Turkey beats Austria 2-1 to advance to European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands
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New state law seeks to increase wages, competition for workers
On Monday, a new Minnesota law took effect that bans agreements between companies prohibiting one from hiring the other’s workers. They are known as “shadow noncompete clauses,” and advocates say the new law will help workers find j...
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Mississippi erases some restrictions on absentee voting help for people with disabilities
Mississippi is revising the restrictions it set last year on absentee ballot assistance to voters who have disabilities or cannot read or write
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Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials
World UFO Day is being celebrated amid a surge in sightings and government studies on unidentified flying objects
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A new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers
A proposed rule from the the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would for the first time set in place regulations to better protect workers from extreme heat.
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