Spirit’s bankruptcy uncertain as jet fuel prices soar
Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.
Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.
Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Painted Tree closes all stores abruptly, stunning small vendors
Painted Tree Boutiques, a chain of stores that leased space to small vendors, has abruptly closed all of its more than 60 locations in the U.S.
Painted Tree Boutiques, a chain of stores that leased space to small vendors, has abruptly closed all of its more than 60 locations in the U.S.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
Minnesota BWCA: Vote postponed after Sen. Smith holds Senate floor in protest
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Twin Cities Panda Fest: 80+ food vendors, performances return to Mall of America
A popular Asian food and culture festival is coming back to the Mall of America this summer with even more to see, taste and do.
A popular Asian food and culture festival is coming back to the Mall of America this summer with even more to see, taste and do.
Allbirds stock soars as shoemaker announces pivot to AI
Allbirds plans to rebrand as “NewBird AI" and shift from sustainable footwear to artificial intelligence.
Allbirds plans to rebrand as “NewBird AI" and shift from sustainable footwear to artificial intelligence.
Tax Day 2026: White House official stats
The White House offers official Tax Day 2026 stats, saying more than 53 million filers have submitted documents to the IRS, with nearly 45 million claiming a tax cut at an average of around $800 for each – in part calling it a “great day for the American people.”
The White House offers official Tax Day 2026 stats, saying more than 53 million filers have submitted documents to the IRS, with nearly 45 million claiming a tax cut at an average of around $800 for each – in part calling it a “great day for the American people.”
White House calls 2026 tax season ‘fantastic’
As Americans ready their tax preparations on April 15, also known as Tax Day each year, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent described what the White House is calling a “fantastic” tax season for the IRS, while touting “record refunds” in the process.
As Americans ready their tax preparations on April 15, also known as Tax Day each year, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent described what the White House is calling a “fantastic” tax season for the IRS, while touting “record refunds” in the process.
White House claims largest ever tax refunds in history
On the eve of tax deadlines across the U.S., White House officials touted the benefits of “Trump tax cuts” saying that “the Trump administration has offered more, and larger refunds than in any year of the history of our country.”
On the eve of tax deadlines across the U.S., White House officials touted the benefits of “Trump tax cuts” saying that “the Trump administration has offered more, and larger refunds than in any year of the history of our country.”
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
John Cumming takes over as Hennepin Healthcare CEO
Dr. John Cumming is the new CEO at Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that's facing significant financial concerns and possible closure. He tells FOX 9's Rob Olson he aims to provide stability and is optimistic about the hospital's future.
Dr. John Cumming is the new CEO at Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that's facing significant financial concerns and possible closure. He tells FOX 9's Rob Olson he aims to provide stability and is optimistic about the hospital's future.
Ramsey County approves $320M economic development plan to stabilize property taxes
Ramsey County is launching a major investment plan to revitalize downtown and ease property tax pressures, with more than $320 million dedicated to new development.
Ramsey County is launching a major investment plan to revitalize downtown and ease property tax pressures, with more than $320 million dedicated to new development.
Comcast data breach: Cable giant to establish $117.5 million settlement fund - See if you're eligible to file
Comcast Communications detailed how customers affected by a 2023 data breach can receive reimbursement and noted that they must take action to do so.
Comcast Communications detailed how customers affected by a 2023 data breach can receive reimbursement and noted that they must take action to do so.
Best and worst cities for entrepreneurs in 2026
A new study aimed at small-town America showed the best locations, albeit on a smaller scale, for entrepreneurs to pick when looking for a startup.
A new study aimed at small-town America showed the best locations, albeit on a smaller scale, for entrepreneurs to pick when looking for a startup.
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger in talks with Trump
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns
The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.
The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.
ICE surge costs: Business seek relief
Minneapolis and St. Paul took the hardest hit during the ICE surge, which the cities estimate at more than $300 million in business losses. But business owners in greater Minnesota suffered as well, and some of them are Republican lawmakers.
Minneapolis and St. Paul took the hardest hit during the ICE surge, which the cities estimate at more than $300 million in business losses. But business owners in greater Minnesota suffered as well, and some of them are Republican lawmakers.
7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores during 2026 fiscal year
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.