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'Perfect storm' of fall weather - and falling numbers - hits wheat farmers hard

'Perfect storm' of fall weather - and falling numbers - hits wheat farmers hard

Wheat farmers thought they had a solid crop that might turn a profit in a bleak year for agriculture. Then they hauled the crop to the elevator and found out an unexpected problem sharply reduced the value of the crop. It’s a story about weather, chemistry — and bread.
by Dan Gunderson

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Impeachment already a campaign issue in Craig’s 2nd District

Impeachment already a campaign issue in Craig’s 2nd District

As the House Intelligence Committee held hours of public impeachment hearings in Washington, D.C., this week, DFL U.S. Rep. Craig was facing a delicate balancing act back home in Minnesota’s 2nd District, where Republicans have targeted her for defeat in 2020.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Minneapolis bans conversion therapy for minors

Minneapolis bans conversion therapy for minors

The controversial practice aims to change a person's sexual orientation from gay to straight. The LGBT community and others say so-called ‘conversion therapy’ doesn't work. Supporters of the practice say state or city bans violate First Amendment protections on speech and religion.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Amazon pulls skin-lightening creams from site after demands from Minnesota activists

Amazon pulls skin-lightening creams from site after demands from Minnesota activists

The retail giant removed the products after an online petition and a full-page newspaper ad demanded Amazon stop selling creams designed to lighten people’s skin.
by Tarkor Zehn

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