Verizon to sell nearly 300 stores, cut 500 jobs in restructuring

Verizon will sell nearly 300 retail stores and cut some 500 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring plan, but the closures will mean thousands more retail employees could be out of a job. 

Minnesota reports third month of job growth in 2026

State officials are touting a third month of consecutive job growth in Minnesota despite a shrinking labor force and slow wage growth.

7-Eleven parent details plan to close hundreds of US stores

Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has provided new details about its plan to reshape its U.S. store network during fiscal year 2026.

Minnesota State Fair hiring 3K workers during job fair on July 22

The Minnesota State Fair is looking for thousands of workers and is hosting a Job Fair to help fill positions for the 2026 Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Pizza chain to close up to 50 locations as sales slump

MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre various store locations at this pizza chain will close after nearly two years of turnaround efforts failed to deliver results.

Business owner offers Minnesota wildfire updates
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As wildfires continue to affect Minnesota, Java Moose owner/founder Sarah Jorgenson-Hallberg joins FOX 9’s Good Day to offer an insight into current conditions and business operations along Minnesota’s north shore.

Disneyland unveils lineup of new restaurants coming to Downtown Disney

Disneyland details the full culinary expansion of Downtown Disney's West End, featuring Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, Happy Ice, and a permanent Earl of Sandwich.

Xcel Energy, McGough Construction fined for St. Paul stormwater discharges

Xcel Energy and McGough Construction were both fined by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for not informing state officials about multiple stormwater discharges in St. Paul and failing to conduct stormwater management inspections for most of 2025.

Workforce Pell Grants launch in Minnesota, but only 2 schools are offering them

An expanded federal grant program is opening doors for Minnesotans seeking fast-track training for in-demand careers, but options are limited for now.

IRS COVID tax refund deadline is approaching: What to know

Millions of taxpayers who may be entitled to refunds or relief from IRS penalties and interest tied to the COVID-19 emergency have days to file claims.

These Social Security recipients will receive 2 payments in July

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive two payments in July due to a minor scheduling anomaly. The Social Security Administration is adjusting its distribution dates to ensure recipients receive their money.

Trump Accounts: Are they the best investment option for parents?
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A new type of investment opened up after July 4 for American kids. They’re called "Trump accounts" and they come with a kickstarter for retirement. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Trump Accounts launch: Are they the best investment for parents?

A new type of investment opened up after July 4 for American kids. They’re called “Trump accounts" and they come with a kickstarter for retirement.

Trump Accounts launch: Are they the best investment for parents?
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Trump accounts launched this week as a way to encourage parents to start saving for their children's retirement. The accounts for any U.S. citizen born between 2025 and 2028 come with $1,000 in seed money from the federal government. They're similar to a traditional IRA after that.

World Cup has business booming for New Jersey retailer
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Team USA takes on Belgium Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle. FOX's Madison Alworth is at a New Jersey retailer in Manhattan, where business is booming with the biggest even in soccer on U.S. soil.