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How broadband helped a small town in Greater Minnesota land a high-tech business

The presence of a new business along the main drag of this Sibley County town – and a high-tech one, at that – has generated some buzz in the community.

Good Jobs Yes, the unemployment rate among black Minnesotans is at a record low. But it's still almost double the state average By Ibrahim Hirsi \| 06/19/18	Artscape Cast is awesome in compelling 'Fellow Travelers'; 'Equivocation' at the Gremlin By Pamela Espeland \| 06/19/18
MinnPost Picks MinnPost Picks: on bike sharing, crosswords, and the sound of kids separated from their parents at the border By MinnPost staff \| 06/19/18	Inside MinnPost Election coverage for Minnesotans who give a... By Tanner Curl \| 06/19/18
Community Voices There is a better way: The preferred route for a necessary pipeline By Harry Melander and Doug Loon \| 06/19/18	Twin Cities Business How Kim Bartmann built a nine-restaurant Minneapolis dining empire — and how she hopes to make it profitable again By Burl Gilyard \| 06/19/18

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Overcontrolling parenting of toddlers may lead to emotional and behavioral problems later

By Susan Perry | 06/19/18

Children need to learn how to self-regulate their emotions and behaviors — and it’s also essential that they learn that lesson early, before they start school, a new study suggests.

Politics & Policy

For what it’s worth, CD5 DFLers endorsed Ilhan Omar. But what’s it worth?

By Sam Brodey | 06/18/18

One delegate to the hastily arranged convention described it as “fake” and meaningless.

Politics & Policy

What the latest campaign finance numbers say (and don't say) about the Minnesota governor's race

By Peter Callaghan | 06/18/18

For Pawlenty, spinning his $1.7 million haul was an easy assignment. “Our campaign is well-positioned to take our message to every corner of Minnesota.”

Mental Health & Addiction

‘A ray of hope’: At Perspectives, Yolanda Farris addressed her trauma and addiction — and now helps others

By Andy Steiner | 06/18/18

Supporting mothers and their children is the name of the game at Perspectives, said President and CEO Jeannie Seeley-Smith.

Eric Black Ink

Gallup's weekly Trump approval rating rises to 45%; HuffPost has it at 43.2%

By Eric Black | 06/18/18

President Trump’s approval continues to both low by historical comparisons and historically very, very steady – unprecedentedly so by historical standards.

Second Opinion

Fewer teens are having sex and using illicit drugs, but more feel persistently sad or hopeless, CDC reports

By Susan Perry | 06/18/18

Even the positive trends come with some worrisome caveats. For example, fewer teens may be having sex, but those who are sexually active are less likely to use condoms than in the past.

Politics & Policy

Anti-immigration populism is driving the agenda in Europe, too

By Mark Porubcansky | 06/18/18

In a recent poll, EU citizens indicated immigration was their top concern — worries that are strongest among countries with relatively little immigration.

The Glean

Republican candidates embrace, avoid Trump amid Duluth visit

By Brian Lambert | 05:13 am

Plus: St. Paul police release audit of body cam usage; Roseville bans selling cigarettes to anyone under 21; Eau Claire group wants to build train to St. Paul; and more.

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Good Jobs Yes, the unemployment rate among black Minnesotans is at a record low. But it's still almost double the state average By Ibrahim Hirsi \| 06/19/18	Artscape Cast is awesome in compelling 'Fellow Travelers'; 'Equivocation' at the Gremlin By Pamela Espeland \| 06/19/18
MinnPost Picks MinnPost Picks: on bike sharing, crosswords, and the sound of kids separated from their parents at the border By MinnPost staff \| 06/19/18	Inside MinnPost Election coverage for Minnesotans who give a... By Tanner Curl \| 06/19/18
Community Voices There is a better way: The preferred route for a necessary pipeline By Harry Melander and Doug Loon \| 06/19/18	Twin Cities Business How Kim Bartmann built a nine-restaurant Minneapolis dining empire — and how she hopes to make it profitable again By Burl Gilyard \| 06/19/18

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How broadband helped a small town in Greater Minnesota land a high-tech business

Yes, the unemployment rate among black Minnesotans is at a record low. But it's still almost double the state average

Cast is awesome in compelling 'Fellow Travelers'; 'Equivocation' at the Gremlin

MinnPost Picks: on bike sharing, crosswords, and the sound of kids separated from their parents at the border

Election coverage for Minnesotans who give a...

There is a better way: The preferred route for a necessary pipeline

How Kim Bartmann built a nine-restaurant Minneapolis dining empire — and how she hopes to make it profitable again

Overcontrolling parenting of toddlers may lead to emotional and behavioral problems later

For what it’s worth, CD5 DFLers endorsed Ilhan Omar. But what’s it worth?

What the latest campaign finance numbers say (and don't say) about the Minnesota governor's race

‘A ray of hope’: At Perspectives, Yolanda Farris addressed her trauma and addiction — and now helps others

Gallup's weekly Trump approval rating rises to 45%; HuffPost has it at 43.2%

Fewer teens are having sex and using illicit drugs, but more feel persistently sad or hopeless, CDC reports

Anti-immigration populism is driving the agenda in Europe, too

The Glean

Republican candidates embrace, avoid Trump amid Duluth visit

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