Rebuilding Minneapolis: Pillsbury United invests in properties damaged after murder of George Floyd
From Lake Street in south Minneapolis to West Broadway on the north side of the city, hundreds of buildings were damaged or destroyed in the days following the murder of George Floyd. A local nonprofit is now working to buy some of those properties in a push to revitalize underinvested communities.
Here's what is driving up auto insurance costs, and how to keep yours low
Auto insurance costs are on the rise due to several factors such as an increase in fatal accidents, and rising demand and costs for vehicles.
FHFA expands mortgage refinance opportunities for low- and medium-income families
The FHFA announced an update to its low-income refinance program that will allow more homeowners to qualify and save on their monthly payments.
Today's mortgage rates: 10-year rates stand out as best deal | Oct. 20, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 20, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
20-year mortgage rates mark 10th day at bargain low | Oct. 19, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 19, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s best mortgage refinance bargains? Look to longer terms. | Oct. 19, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 19, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Can you qualify for unemployment if you're fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?
If you were fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be denied unemployment benefits. But there are several other ways to make ends meet if you've experienced job loss.
Walmart announces 2021 Black Friday shopping plans: Here's what you need to know
Walmart is bringing back its "Black Friday Deals for Days" events throughout the entire month of November.
Zumbrota car dealership's zany ad was crafted by John Oliver's HBO show
A bizarre ad from a southern Minnesota car dealership that's running this week was crafted by the folks behind the popular HBO show "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver."
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Mortgage interest rates to begin trending up: MBA forecast
The Mortgage Bankers Association said interest rates will not continue to drop, and today's high inflation is not transitory in its economic outlook released at its annual conference.
'Broad' student loan forgiveness still on the table, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the Education Department is "going to continue conversations" with the White House when it comes to widespread loan cancellation.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates creep back below 3% | Oct. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Today's mortgage rates fall for longest and shortest terms | Oct. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
Edina Cinema to reopen with Mann Theatres taking over
The Edina Cinema is making a comeback.
Best personal loans for veterans and military members
Looking for a personal loan to address your financial needs? Learn more about personal veteran loans and other resources for veterans.
Teachers union reaches 'landmark settlement' in student loan forgiveness lawsuit against Betsy Devos
The settlement reached in the Weingarten v. Devos lawsuit will hold the Education Department responsible for changes to the PSLF program. It also discharged nearly $400,000 worth of student loans for the 8 plaintiffs involved.
Best day of the week to refinance: 3 key mortgage refinance rates slip lower | Oct. 14, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 14, 2021, which are largely down from yesterday.
30-year mortgage rates crawl back below 3% for first time this week | Oct. 14, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 14, 2021, which are trending down for two terms from yesterday.