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Trump admin announces 'targeted review' of Minnesota's unemployment insurance program
The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans for a "targeted review" of Minnesota's unemployment insurance program amid mounting scrutiny of fraud in the state's human services programs - now a politically potent issue that's reached the Ov…
Open articleHegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat that killed survivors in the Caribbean
Hegseth and Rubio were on Capitol Hill to defend recent use of military force.
Open articleKarmel Mall, once a bustling center of community, falls silent
Khadijo Warsawe, a single mother of three and a restaurant owner at Karmel Mall, said the fear of ICE arrests has halted her livelihood. Once a lively gathering spot filled with the aroma of homemade foods and the sounds of chattering famil…
Open articleSusie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
Wiles told Vanity Fair that Bondi mismanaged the Epstein case.
Open articleRetail sales unchanged in October hurt in part by a decline in auto sales
A big factor dragging down the figure was a 1.6% drop in sales at auto dealerships.
Open articleThe US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
The unemployment rate rose to its highest since 2021.
Open articleTwas the Week Before Christmas and This Is Your Complete Concert Calendar: Dec. 16-22
Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
Open articleAncient lake from ice age comes back to life in Death Valley after record rainfall
As far as lakes go, this one is small and is likely to disappear soon.
Open article'Popcorn Disabilities' author Kristen Lopez looks at disability portrayals in movies
Hollywood has done its fair share of creating misperceptions around disability.
Open articleHow to make bouillabaisse, a French fishermen's feast
Here's a step-by-step guide to cooking the beloved seafood stew of Marseilles, thought to have originated from the city's fishermen.
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