Somali immigrant entrepreneur starts business
A Somali immigrant has been busy since he first arrived in America at 16-years-old, starting three businesses and attending the University of St. Thomas for business.
A Somali immigrant has been busy since he first arrived in America at 16-years-old, starting three businesses and attending the University of St. Thomas for business.
Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: survey
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
Minneapolis hotels, restaurants seeing surge
Throughout a summer of busy events this summer, including Taylor Swift and Beyonce appearances, Minneapolis hotels and restaurants are reporting surges in business.
Throughout a summer of busy events this summer, including Taylor Swift and Beyonce appearances, Minneapolis hotels and restaurants are reporting surges in business.
Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
Macy's to hire nearly 40,000 workers in seasonal roles
The seasonal jobs include openings on a full-time and part-time basis.
The seasonal jobs include openings on a full-time and part-time basis.
UAW sets new deadline of Sept. 22 for 'serious progress' on Big Three negotiations
In a new Facebook video posted Monday, UAW President Shawn Fain said that if “serious progress" is not made, more Locals at plants will be called on to walk out.
In a new Facebook video posted Monday, UAW President Shawn Fain said that if “serious progress" is not made, more Locals at plants will be called on to walk out.
Employees take over Twin Cities ski business from iconic owner
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
Employees buy Twin Cities ski biz from owner
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
A legend in the local cross-country skiing community is handing over the reins of his business to three of his employees.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Data reveals states with the highest credit card debt
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Spirit Airlines partners with Liberty University flight school, looks to address pilot shortage
The Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program is the the tenth of its kind nationwide.
The Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program is the the tenth of its kind nationwide.
What is today’s lowest mortgage rate? Consider shorter terms | September 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for September 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Lyft adds new safety feature for women and nonbinary drivers, riders
The goal of the new service is twofold, Lyft says: It’s meant to both increase safety and encourage more women and nonbinary people to drive for Lyft.
The goal of the new service is twofold, Lyft says: It’s meant to both increase safety and encourage more women and nonbinary people to drive for Lyft.
Johnson & Johnson ditching script logo after 130 years
The health care and pharmaceutical giant will gradually phase out the cursive script logo on its branding and products.
The health care and pharmaceutical giant will gradually phase out the cursive script logo on its branding and products.
How the 1985 Hormel strike changed Austin, Minn.
This week marks the 11th anniversary of Jose Carrazco owning his own business. But he says West Oakland Auto Repair may not have come about if he hadn't moved to Minnesota for another job.
This week marks the 11th anniversary of Jose Carrazco owning his own business. But he says West Oakland Auto Repair may not have come about if he hadn't moved to Minnesota for another job.
Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
Hormel workers hold vote on new contract
Workers at the Hormel plant in Austin, Minnesota are voting on a final offer from the company this week, as union representatives say they are encouraging members to reject the offer.
Workers at the Hormel plant in Austin, Minnesota are voting on a final offer from the company this week, as union representatives say they are encouraging members to reject the offer.
Craft brewery bubble bursting in Minneapolis?
Over the past decade, it seemed craft brewers were popping up left and right. But now, the market seems to be shrinking.
Over the past decade, it seemed craft brewers were popping up left and right. But now, the market seems to be shrinking.
New job trend 'boreout' is harming America's workplaces — here's how to fix it
First it was "quiet quitters" — then it was "loud laborers."
First it was "quiet quitters" — then it was "loud laborers."
Park Tavern server following in mom's footsteps
Like mother, like daughter: Kristina Folkerts's mother was a well-known server for decades at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Now, Kristina is following in her mom's footsteps.
Like mother, like daughter: Kristina Folkerts's mother was a well-known server for decades at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Now, Kristina is following in her mom's footsteps.