Credit card delinquency rates for new users were higher than for those with established credit

Credit card delinquency rates have been trending higher for new credit users, according to a TransUnion report. High inflation and a volatile interest rate environment may cause delinquency rates to increase in the U.S. in 2023. Here’s how to pay down high-interest debt quickly.

4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds

The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.

Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada

The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.

Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate

Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.

Potter?s Pasties food truck vandalized
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Well known throughout the Twin Cities at farmer?s markets and breweries, Potter?s Pasties had its food truck vandalized after someone attempted to cut off its catalytic converter overnight. Now they?re reaching out to the community they?ve served for support.

Barstool Sports fully acquired by Penn Entertainment

Penn Entertainment Inc. paid about $388 million for the remaining stake in Barstool, which was first founded in 2003 by Dave Portnoy as a free sports and gambling newspaper.

PolyMet mine in Minnesota becomes NewRange Copper Nickel

PolyMet Mining and Teck Resources finalized a joint venture Wednesday to complete the copper-nickel mine that PolyMet has been developing in northeastern Minnesota, and the partnership hopes to eventually build a separate mine next door in an even larger ore body that Teck controls.

Sauna business in hot water over services
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A new sauna business in Minneapolis might be forced to shutdown due to a decades-old zoning law that restricts its services.

Subway says it's considering selling

It was reported in January that Subway was exploring a sale.

Star Tribune names Steve Grove CEO and publisher

Steve Grove, the commissioner of employment and economic development, will take over at the Star Tribune in April.

Retirees lost 10 percent of their savings in 2022, survey says

Inflation and market volatility has had a significant impact on retirees' savings, research shows. Here’s what you need to know.