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Low Mississippi River water levels could add to soybean exporters’ headaches

Low Mississippi River water levels could add to soybean exporters’ headaches

More than half of American soybeans depend on the Mississippi River as an export channel. But no significant rainfall is forecast for the lower half of the Mississippi, which could hinder the transport of goods, like soybeans.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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State expands hyperlocal weather data collection to northwestern Minnesota farmers

State expands hyperlocal weather data collection to northwestern Minnesota farmers

To explain what the Ag Weather Network does for farmers and the rest of Minnesota, state Agriculture Department hydrologist and program manager Stefan Bischof joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Custodians, food service workers go on strike at University of Minnesota campuses

Custodians, food service workers go on strike at University of Minnesota campuses

The strike that began late Monday by 1,400 members of Teamsters Local 320 of custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers spread to additional campuses early Tuesday — and is set to expand to the U of M Twin Cities campus on Tuesday afternoon.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Ford recalling almost 1.5 million vehicles due to rear view camera issue

Ford recalling almost 1.5 million vehicles due to rear view camera issue

Ford is recalling almost 1.5 million vehicles in the United States because the rear view camera may show a blank or distorted image on the center display screen while the vehicle is in reverse, which can reduce or distort the driver’s view of what’s behind the car and increase the risk of a crash.
by The Associated Press

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Will Apple’s new iPhones cost more? Here’s what to expect from today’s unveiling

Will Apple’s new iPhones cost more? Here’s what to expect from today’s unveiling

Apple on Tuesday will unveil its next line-up of iPhones amid a global trade war that’s added a potential price increase to the usual intrigue surrounding the annual evolution of the company’s marquee product. 
by The Associated Press

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Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire

Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire

The owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and dozens of other media properties has settled a legal fight with three of his own children over who would control his companies after his death.
by David Folkenflik

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