Minnesota budget: End in sight blurry for agreements among lawmakers
A few legislators now say they don’t expect a special session this week, delaying pivotal decisions on necessary funding.
Costco sees record fuel sales after extending gas station hours
The mega retailer reported two record sales weeks in the U.S. with longer gas station hours and new locations.
St. Paul Jobs Corps students move out, face homelessness
More than 150 students at the Job Corps campus in St. Paul must leave by Friday after the Trump administration cut the program from next year’s budget, which starts on July 1.
Job Corps center in St. Paul sends students home after federal funding pause
Federal funding cuts are clearing students out of the Hubert Humphrey Job Corps Center in St. Paul after the U.S. Department of Labor announced a "phased pause" in the program.
St. Paul hosting Downtown Block Party Friday night in Mears Park
Businesses and city leaders are banding together to host an inaugural Downtown Block Party on Friday, calling it a "kick-off to summer."
Victoria's Secret shuts down website following 'security incident'
The cause of the incident is unknown as the lingerie retail chain says they are taking steps to manage the situation.
Joann, the fabric and crafts chain, to close all remaining stores this week
More than 440 Joann locations are closing by May 31. Others have already closed.
State worker layoff notices likely despite budget deal among lawmakers near
With a government shutdown looming on July 1, and no special session announced, the state will have to give layoff notices next week to employees deemed not to work in "critical services".
Minneapolis Fed survey detects decline in regional construction activity
Government policy appears to be leading to a decline in construction activity, a new survey from the Minneapolis Fed found.
Lagniappe, Du Nord Cocktail Room announce closures set for May 31
Opening in September 2024 on a stretch of Lake Street still rebuilding from the pandemic and 2020 protests, the owners behind Lagniappe and the Du Nord Cocktail Room have announced they will throw in the towel at the end of the month.
Macy's profit and sales slip impacting profit forecast for 2025
The retail giant saw a dip in its sales during the first quarter as it grapples with tariffs and consumers cutting back on spending.
Applebee’s All You Can Eat menu is back - with a higher price
Applebee’s is bringing back a popular meal deal.
Neighbors launch fundraiser after St. Paul coffee shop damaged in fire
Neighbors have launched a fundraiser to support Groundswell, a community-favorite coffee shop in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighbor.
Pepsi knocked out of America's top selling soft drinks
Many Americans already have strong opinions on the Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi debate, and now another soft drink has entered the chat.
Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
Beloved St. Paul pharmacy shutting down after 100+ years in business
West Seventh Pharmacy, which opened three years after the Titanic sank, will close at the end of June.
Hope Breakfast Bar owners reach settlement to dissolve Give Hope nonprofit
The Give Hope nonprofit is dissolving after an assurance of discontinuance was reached with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.