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MN Cos. Shed 2K Jobs in Aug; Jobless Rate Is 5.9%

However, there is a silver lining: The state has added 24,500 jobs in the past year, representing a growth rate of 0.9 percent—and Minnesota’s unemployment rate still remains well below the national rate, which was 8.1 percent last month.
Top Tickets: Norah Jones

Top Tickets: Norah Jones

Touring in support of her most recent album, Little Broken Hearts, co-written with super-producer Danger Mouse (Brian Burton), Jones’ music continues to evolve in sophisticated and unexpected directions.

Atomic Playpen Founders Part Ways; Venjohn Stays CEO

Troy Venjohn, who will now serve as Atomic Playpen’s sole CEO, said co-founder Michael Kretsinger left to pursue “a number of potential opportunities” outside of the agency. Kretsinger, meanwhile, declined to disclose his reason for leaving or future plans.