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Cleveland-Cliffs’ layoff of more than 600 workers in March feels different from past shutdowns, locals say.
djoles@startribune.com As boaters flock to Minnesota lakes and rivers this holiday weekend for the unofficial kick-off to the boating season, they'll face more inspections in and out of the water as local cities and counties ramp up their work to stop the spread of invasive species. Across the metro, more boat accesses will be staffed by watercraft inspectors thanks to $10 million funneled to county government programs this year, up from $4.5 million the state allocated last year. ORG XMIT: MIN1505222156290209 ORG XMIT: MIN1506021218440580](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/34QSKO44B2XKVNUZCO5SLJQSLY.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
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Organizers of the Borderland Pride march, held every June since 2018, cited border concerns and anti-LGBTQ policies and rhetoric from the Trump administration.
Also, a timeless message to political bullies: Don’t punch down.
When a girl who is reportedly transgender excels in a sport she loves, it raises the stakes on the debate over fairness and inclusion.
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Kraft Heinz, the Chicago- and Pittsburgh-based food company in charge of the Minnesota plant that also makes Cheez Whiz, lost a $170 million federal grant to improve energy efficiency at 10 plants nationwide.
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