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Inflation Reduction Act creates thousands of union jobs in Minnesota — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on jobs two years on; what to make of the jobs numbers revision; Minnesota is No. 1 state for nurses; Kim’s will shutter shortly after union vote; and Canadian railway workers […]
Minnesota couple betting big on crickets as a food of the future
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — A big part of the Minnesota State Fair is the food.A lot of it is deep fried, sugary goodness. So where do bugs fit into all of that?Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030.While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates at the fair and beyond with edible insects.Meet the couple cultivating unique snacks with a chirping bug."We're trying to make products that people can use for every meal, every day," Claire Simons said.Inside a commercial kitchen in St. Louis...
Data breach at Minnesota dental practice affects 38,000
Minneapolis-based The Dental Specialists experienced a data breach that affects an estimated 38,442 individuals, according to an Aug. 21 article from an attorney from Console and Associates published by JD Supra. On Jan. 23, the practice became aware of unauthorized access to a number of employee email accounts, leading to...
Walmart and Target Announce Great News for Minnesota Shoppers
Target reports that over 30 million people shop at their stores each week, and they have about 2,000 locations in the U.S. In comparison, Walmart has nearly five times as many stores and sees 37 million customers every day, according to Demand Sage.
Veterans Say Attacks on Candidates’ Service Records Are a Turnoff
Republicans backing the Trump campaign have kept up their attacks on the military career of Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota during the Democratic convention, accusing him, among other things, of having abandoned his fellow soldiers by retiring from the National Guard to run for Congress in 2006, months before his unit deployed to Iraq.
Grand opening ceremony held for North Star Elementary School
VIRGINIA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A new state-of-the-art facility opened its doors on the Iron Range as a part of the Rock Ridge School District. On Thursday, Eveleth, Gilbert, and Virginia communities were invited to see the elementary school where their kids would learn for years to come. A...
Woman from Gilbert made more than 100 gnomes and distributed them around town
Kim Dertinger loves making gnomes. She takes fabric and wraps it around tomato cages, adding a nose and arms and other accessories. She’s left more than 100 of them around the Gilbert area since this spring. Some are at homes, others are at businesses. “I hope people see them,...
Grand Opening of New Carlton Justice Center
CARLTON, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Carlton County opened its new Justice Center, a one stop shop for all criminal justice functions. The $75 million dollar facility provides access to courts, attorneys, and the sheriff’s office all under the same roof and marked the milestone with a grand opening Thursday.
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