Union workers feeling more confident amid COVID-19 labor shortage

The pandemic spawned a worker shortage that’s left some of America’s long-beleaguered union members feeling more confident this Labor Day than they have in years.

Community rallies around Minneapolis business owner after purse theft
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Onika Goodluck, the manager at All Square, a grilled cheese restaurant in south Minneapolis, saw an outpouring of support this week after her side business took a hit.

3 ways to clean up your finances this Labor Day

Labor Day 2021 is a great time to reflect on your summer spending and create a debt repayment plan. Here are three things you can do to reduce debt and improve your personal finances.

List: Vaccine, mask requirements in Minnesota

As the COVID-19 delta variant continues to fuel a surge of new infections in Minnesota and nationwide, mask mandates are returning and vaccine requirements are becoming more common. 

All college athletes in California can now get paid

It's a first-in-the-nation law called the Fair Pay to to Play Act and it inspired a wave of states across the country to take similar action to empower student athletes.

Walgreens increases starting wage for hourly workers to $15

Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.

Survey: Minnesota tourism sees higher revenue this summer, but challenges remain

A recent Minnesota tourism and hospitality industry survey found businesses saw increased revenue this summer compared to last year, but still face ongoing hardships, according to Explore Minnesota.

'What's the holdup?' Minnesotans wait for tax refunds approved months ago

After two months, Minnesota revenue officials cannot say when they'll start sending out checks to 550,000 taxpayers owed refunds on 2020 unemployment benefits and payroll loans.

Biden administration has forgiven $8.7B in student loan debt so far, do you qualify?

Nearly 450,000 borrowers have qualified for student loan debt relief under the Biden administration. See if you qualify for a student loan discharge and learn about your alternatives to debt forgiveness.