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Minnesota Uber and Lyft drivers accuse advocacy organization of fraud in lawsuit
The organization that led the two-year-long campaign to win minimum wages and labor protections for Uber and Lyft drivers now faces a lawsuit brought by drivers alleging fraud and deceptive trade practices. The six drivers bringing the lawsuit allege Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association President Eid Ali set up other organizations with similar names to funnel […]
State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record
By MPR News Staff The State Fair set five new daily attendance records this year, but missed the overall attendance record by about 200,000. This year the fair saw 1,925,904 people come through its gates, making it the fifth highest on record. Extreme heat and stormy weather kept many away from the fairgrounds on Monday, […] The post State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Doug Emhoff, the Harris campaign sees a skilled surrogate with wide appeal
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff implored Jewish voters on Tuesday to throw themselves into the campaign to elect his wife. “Our Jewish community is absolutely vital to electing Kamala Harris as our next president and Tim Walz as our next vice president,” Emhoff said in brief remarks on a virtual call hosted by the Harris campaign...
Creighton University’s regional business survey shows waning confidence in economy
OMAHA — Confidence in the economy has slumped, according to Creighton University’s latest monthly survey of supply managers in a nine-state region. Creighton’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index, intended to be a leading economic indicator, showed a regional confidence score that declined to 26.7 in August from 30.6 the month prior. Regarding economic challenges, 35.3% of […]
Shapiro talks veepstakes process, supporting Harris-Walz and more
WARRINGTON, Pa. (CBS) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has seen his national profile skyrocket after being seen as a finalist to become Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in November's election. The job ultimately went to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, but Tuesday marked the first real opportunity for CBS News Philadelphia to discuss the process with Shapiro. In a TV broadcast exclusive interview, Shapiro, who was visiting the Warrington Police Department in Bucks County on Tuesday, said he was "honored and humbled" by being part of the process. He reiterated an often-stated claim that Harris had a "deeply personal" decision to...
Why some Minnesota schools are restricting cellphone usage for students
ST. PAUL, Minn. — If you have a child, you know the dilemma: Should your child have a cellphone and should they have it while in school?For many districts, a new year means new rules."What we are asking for is that kids have their phones out of sight during classroom instructional time, they can have them out during passing time or lunch," said Laura Ramsborg, an assistant principal at Highland Park High School. After ten years in corporate America, Ramsborg decided to go into education. She has a big heart for teens. "I think people don't know how amazing there are a...
Minnesota's lieutenant governor greets Twin Cities students on first day of school
ST. ANTHONY, Minn. — Back-to-school photos flooded everyone's social media feed on Tuesday as students across Minnesota headed back into classrooms.It was all smiles Tuesday morning at St. Anthony Middle School, as lawmakers eagerly greeted students walking in for the first day. Among those greeters at the door was Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.She took a moment to talk about the excitement of the new year, but also how the state is addressing some challenges. Recently released test results show less than half of Minnesota students are meeting the minimum standards in math and reading. Flanagan tells WCCO that while test scores...
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