agriculture
Drought conditions lessen slightly in Minnesota after recent rain
"We're still in a major drought," said Kenny Blumenfeld, senior climatologist with the Minnesota State Climatology Office.
Shutdown would hurt America's food supply, ag secretary says
In many states, the WIC food program for mothers and children could collapse after only a day or two.
In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, corn harvest will be diminished by drought, hot summer
Minnesota corn yields — including bushels-per-acre — have dramatically increased over the decades, but low rainfall will still lessen this year's harvest.
On a stretch of gravel road, Dodge County families ravaged by cancer question nitrate
The chemical from farm fertilizers and manure spread on fields has been found in drinking water wells.
Immigrant family finds solace in independent Minnesota farm, but needs more markets
The southern Minnesota producers grow more beautiful produce than they know what to do with, a common problem for smallholder farmers.
Environmental groups sue EPA over water pollution from large livestock farms
They claim waste from the megafarms is contributing to a national clean water crisis.
America's largest water highway is in trouble, ominous for grain farmers
Sixty percent of America's grain flows down the Mississippi River. Last fall, traffic ground to a halt due to low water, causing concern for Minnesota farmers during harvest.
Ramstad: It's hard to accept, but America's dominance in global food trade is ending
Brazil now exports more corn than the U.S., another sign of strengthening competition in a basic industry.
Local
Oakdale woman gets nearly 3-year sentence for drunken hit-and-run that killed teen in Bloomington
Lake Elmo swimmer hospitalized from ammonia exposure in Illinois tanker crash
Manitou Fund buys Wilder Foundation forest land near Stillwater
Through floods and tornado, mayor led Granite Falls for more than 25 years
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Lewis' momentous homers help Twins snap historic losing streak, win Game 1
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Business
Cargill says its $4.5B chicken bet should pay off in next year
This executive's job at General Mills: Bring tech leadership to cereal making
More evidence that the US job market remains hot after US job openings rise unexpectedly in August
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Politics
McCarthy ousted as House speaker in dramatic vote as Democrats join GOP critics
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Nation
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World
Bus crash across lagoon from Venice's historic center kills 21 people, including Ukrainian tourists
India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says
Tropical Storm Philippe pelts northeast Caribbean with heavy rains and forces schools to close
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Celebs
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Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff
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Don't let your summer garden investment die off; preserve produce to save money in winter
Preserving food rather than wasting it could save hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S. each year.
Minnesota medical cannabis director seeks rollback of federal hemp loopholes
A farm bill proposal would have the federal government regulate hemp-derived THC.
Minnesota dairy farm sues shuttered Hastings Creamery for $800K unpaid milk bill
Valley Acres Dairy is also suing a bank for locking away the creamery's money.
Weeks after Hastings Creamery closed, facility is lost in an overnight fire
Officials have not determined a cause for the fire, but have opened an investigation. Dakota County commissioner calls timing of blaze "oddly coincidental."
Minnesota-based Cargill to sell stake in Russian grain terminal
Agreement comes amid criticism of global food and ag giant for continuing to do business there following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.