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Ramstad: If things stay this good with the economy, what will we complain about? startribune.com/if-things-st…

Ramstad: If things stay this good with the economy, what will we complain about?

Politicians will never play it straight, and the media always sees a glass half-empty. But things are good right now.

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The pandemic triggered widespread setbacks to mental health in Minnesota — particularly for youth. Doctors say that while social distancing measures were crucial for limiting the physical damage from COVID-19, the mental health aftershocks continue. startribune.com/pandemics-lo…

The pandemic's long shadow over the mental health of Minnesotans — especially youth

Heightened demand for mental health treatment is amplifying long-standing questions about whether Minnesota has enough providers — particularly for children and teens.

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BREAKING: Fairview Health Services says it is discontinuing its ongoing merger talks with South Dakota-based Sanford Health. startribune.com/fairview-bac…

Fairview, Sanford terminate proposed megamerger

Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services says the deal lacks support from "certain stakeholders." Sanford Health specifies the opposition was in Minnesota.

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Afraid of high interest rates, homeowners are staying put — creating a bottleneck startribune.com/afraid-of-hi…

The chilling effect of high interest rates on the Twin Cities area housing market

New home listings are plunging as higher mortgage payments scare off move-up buyers, who don't want to pay double the interest of their current rate.

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I'm interested in knowing how people across Minnesota engage with various types of advertising. TV, social media, podcasts, billboards, mailbox or inbox, on which platform do you receive or view ads the most, and which ones do you like — and dislike. [email protected]
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Teen employment hovers near decades-long high amid tight Minnesota labor market startribune.com/minnesota-em…

Teen employment hovers near decadeslong high amid tight Minnesota labor market

The teen unemployment rate nationally is the lowest it's been since the 1950s. Yet, employers still say there are not enough young workers to meet their labor needs.

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Downtown Minneapolis isn't dead. But it's challenged and changing — dramatically. startribune.com/downtown-min…
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Why did Minnesota once require margarine to be dyed pink? #CuriousMinnesota answers this great reader question. startribune.com/how-minnesot…
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Have you noticed that bag of dog or cat food is much more expensive now? Reporter Brooks Johnson wants to hear your story of how price has affected your shopping habits.
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NEW: C.H. Robinson has named Dave Bozeman to be its next CEO. startribune.com/c-h-robinson…

C.H. Robinson names former Ford Motor and Amazon executive as new CEO

Dave Bozeman, an executive with industry experience in auto manufacturing and logistics is named CEO at C.H. Robinson.

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Judge orders 3M CEO to attend mediation for military earplug lawsuits startribune.com/judge-orders…

Judge orders 3M CEO to attend mediation for earplug lawsuits

Mike Roman is required to go to Florida this week to help resolve costly federal litigation against 3M military earplugs.

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Windom pork plant was losing $6M a month, bankruptcy files reveal startribune.com/windom-plant…

Windom pork plant was losing $6M a month, bankruptcy files reveal

With just two weeks to go until the planned closure, anxiety is heightened in Windom and its school district.

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Bright Health is exploring the sale of its last health insurance business startribune.com/bright-healt…

Bright Health may sell its last health insurance business

The Bloomington-based health insurer also announced an extension until June 30 in a deadline with lenders for raising money to satisfy liquidity requirements.

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Part 2 in the Star Tribune's series on Minnesota's mental health crisis: Why parity laws haven't solved access to mental health care in Minnesota. startribune.com/minnesota-me…

Decades ago, Minnesota tried to make mental health care access easier. But problems persist

Minnesota adopted a mental health parity law in the mid-1990s. But decades later, access to care remains difficult due to a complex mix of provider shortages, wait times, insurance struggles and...

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In Windom, Minn., residents and workers braces for economic shock if a pork plant buyer doesn't emerge startribune.com/windom-pork-…

Small Minnesota town braces for economic shock if a pork plant buyer doesn't emerge

By early June, HyLife plans to close its factory in Windom. Unless a buyer emerges, more than 1,000 workers will be out of a job. Many in town are wondering what's next.

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3M cutting 6,000 more jobs in restructuring startribune.com/3m-cutting-6…

3M cutting 6,000 more jobs in restructuring

Global cuts, including in Minnesota, come in addition to 2,500 manufacturing layoffs announced in January as the company undertakes a significant reorganization.

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In his final column, Neal St. Anthony says he's excited about Minnesota's future, its entrepreneurs and cleaner energy. startribune.com/st-anthony-a…

St. Anthony: As I retire, I'm excited about Minnesota's future, its entrepreneurs and cleaner energy

Minnesota's future lies in its innovative workers and entrepreneurs and an energy industry that's increasingly local, Neal St. Anthony writes as he retires after 40 years at the Star Tribune.

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Ramstad: Bright Health is on the verge of becoming one of Minnesota's biggest business failures startribune.com/ramstad-brig…

Ramstad: Bright Health is on the verge of becoming one of Minnesota's biggest business failures

Just as in sports or in the movies, stars can only take a business so far.

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Unionized Cub employees at 33 Twin Cities stores vote to strike. startribune.com/unionized-cu…

Unionized Cub employees at 33 Twin Cities stores vote to strike

The grocer has contingency plans in place to ensure continued availability of products and services.

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1/ Desperate — and often futile — searches for a psychiatric hospital bed are a symptom of decades of underfunding for mental health services in Minnesota. startribune.com/minnesota-me…
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