MN hospitality facing inhospitable times
Minnesota's hospitality industry is taking a hit in recent times. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Minnesota's hospitality industry is taking a hit in recent times. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Used car prices hit their highest level in nearly 3 years as wholesale demand stays strong
American consumers who are in the market for used cars are facing the highest prices in nearly three years, according to a new report.
American consumers who are in the market for used cars are facing the highest prices in nearly three years, according to a new report.
Minnesota restaurants pushed to 'breaking point,' new report shows
Minnesota restaurant owners say 2026 could be the year they are forced to make tough decisions, like whether to close, as a new report highlights the struggles the industry is facing.
Minnesota restaurant owners say 2026 could be the year they are forced to make tough decisions, like whether to close, as a new report highlights the struggles the industry is facing.
MN restaurant owners warn: We're being pushed to the brink
Hospitality Minnesota released its 2026 State of Hospitality report, revealing that the state's hospitality industry is "stressed and on the brink". Operators are facing a complex economic crisis driven by rising wholesale food and equipment prices, increasing labor costs, tariffs, and metro regulations.
Hospitality Minnesota released its 2026 State of Hospitality report, revealing that the state's hospitality industry is "stressed and on the brink". Operators are facing a complex economic crisis driven by rising wholesale food and equipment prices, increasing labor costs, tariffs, and metro regulations.
Southwest Airlines imposing new rules on portable chargers on flights
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable battery chargers with new rules limiting how many passengers can have and where they can store them.
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable battery chargers with new rules limiting how many passengers can have and where they can store them.
Xcel Energy CEO: Data centers won’t impact your electric bill
Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel told a crowd at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday he believes the data centers that power AI, with the huge energy demands they bring, may actually lower costs for everyone.
Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel told a crowd at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday he believes the data centers that power AI, with the huge energy demands they bring, may actually lower costs for everyone.
NeeDoh hunting: What is behind the craze?
They’ve been around for decades, but there is suddenly a new craze for NeeDoh toys. Monday, the General Store in Minnetonka was the place to be.
They’ve been around for decades, but there is suddenly a new craze for NeeDoh toys. Monday, the General Store in Minnetonka was the place to be.
Oracle hires new CFO with $950K salary as thousands face layoffs
Oracle reinstates the CFO role by hiring Hilary Maxson as the company reportedly lays off thousands amid a massive AI buildout.
Oracle reinstates the CFO role by hiring Hilary Maxson as the company reportedly lays off thousands amid a massive AI buildout.
Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
Credit card interest rate cap could reduce access for over 100 million Americans, analysis finds
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.
Retirement 'magic number' jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Minnesota restaurants, hotels profits drop after immigration enforcement and tariff increases
Most Minnesota hospitality businesses saw both profits and customer demand drop during this past winter, according to a new survey.
Most Minnesota hospitality businesses saw both profits and customer demand drop during this past winter, according to a new survey.
Bed Bath & Beyond is attempting a comeback: What we know
Three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores, Bed, Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is attempting a comeback.
Three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores, Bed, Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is attempting a comeback.
United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
MN business owners on impacts of Iran War, tariffs
Minnesota small businesses say they are being pushed to the brink by recent federal policies, including tariffs, Operation Metro Surge, and the ongoing war in Iran.
Minnesota small businesses say they are being pushed to the brink by recent federal policies, including tariffs, Operation Metro Surge, and the ongoing war in Iran.
Allina Health, Doctors Council—SEIU reach tentative labor agreement
Allina Health has reached a tentative agreement with Doctors Council—SEIU, marking the union's first contract since negotiations started two years ago.
Allina Health has reached a tentative agreement with Doctors Council—SEIU, marking the union's first contract since negotiations started two years ago.
Ruby’s Pantry abruptly closes 37 Minnesota locations after 20 years
After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately.
After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately.
Ruby’s Pantry abruptly closes 37 Minnesota locations after 20 years
After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.
After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.