agriculture
USDA sees record plantings of corn, soybeans, but tight supplies too
As Oklahoma pork plant speeds up slaughtering, workers report more injuries
A regulatory change in 2019 is starting to make the day-to-day duties more difficult in pork slaughterhouses.
Land O'Lakes launches carbon-trading program for farmers
As Biden seeks diversity on his team, the Agriculture Department becomes a flash point
China's purchases of U.S. soybeans soared 53% in 2020, but fell short of deal target
Trump administration's last-minute break on ethanol standards angers farmers
The EPA on Tuesday exempted three oil refiners from biofuels requirements.
Pilgrim's Pride agrees to $75M settlement with some customers
The settlement applies to direct buyers, not to companies like Target and Chick-fil-A, which also are suing the company.
USDA cuts estimate of 2020 crop harvest, prices spike for corn and soybeans
The revision intensified fears of shortages in global supplies this year.
Local
New Waite Park amphitheater to finally open this summer — hopefully
Floyd family attorneys disappointed with limited courtroom seating
Freighter from 1903 catches fire in Duluth harbor
1 killed, another hurt in head-on crash on snowy Scott County road
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Kaprizov's hot start means Wild gets a thrill from 'Dollar Bill Kirill"
Neal: It's time for Berrios to become Twins ace
Vikings release tight end Rudolph
Reusse: It's early, but Twins need to check Sano's timing on fastballs
Business
Minnesota company's product trick to scraping ice from your driveway
Target's sales grew $15B last year, more than last 11 combined
Shoreview company's 'Small Business Revolution' comes home to help Black-owned firms
Mayo Clinic posts $728 million in income despite pandemic
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Politics
To stop domestic terror threat, Walz looks to little-known team
FBI chief warns violent 'domestic terrorism' growing in US
Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition
South Dakota House Speaker plans delay in AG impeachment
Nation
Texas becomes biggest US state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate
Kentucky seeking federal help as floodwaters cause damage
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World
Nigerian governor says 279 kidnapped schoolgirls are freed
US sanctions Russian officials over nerve-agent attack
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Duluth
On Lake Superior bay, ice racing puts a frozen twist on NASCAR
Freighter from 1903 catches fire in Duluth harbor
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Man killed in Duluth standoff is identified
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For Minnesota farmers, 2020 was nothing like they expected and surprisingly profitable
The continuing pandemic, a trade war and natural disaster blew apart all expectations.
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Meat companies seek better coordination on virus vaccine rollout
Chicken processor Perdue says inconsistent policies by states could slow the vaccination effort.
Minnesota organic dairy farmers hope to regain ground under Biden
Organic Valley's CEO is cautiously optimistic for industry despite the loss of powerful Rep. Collin Peterson.