Hastings cannabis business cap doubles after council approval

Hastings leaders have voted to approve an increase to its cap on cannabis businesses, paving the way for the number of city shops to potentially double.

Boeing workers go on strike
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Boeing workers in Missouri and Illinois are taking to the picket line after rejecting the company's latest contract offer. More than 3,200 machinists, responsible for building and maintaining fighter jets, voted against the four-year agreement on Sunday.

Boeing workers who build fighter jets go on strike. What we know

Workers at three manufacturing plants walked off the job after turning down a proposed labor deal that included pay increases and bonuses.

Pres. Trump fires labor official over jobs numbers
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The markets were looking to rebound on Monday after revised jobs numbers created a shock last week, resulting in President Trump firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief.

Northern MN tourism impacted by smoky air quality
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Economies relying on outdoor recreation are working under constant air quality alerts spurred by wildfire smoke from Canada. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest on how businesses in northern Minnesota are trying to move forward.

Albert Lea's 'The Smoking Tree' cannabis shop opens doors but with nothing to sell

The Smoking Tree cannabis shop is open in Albert Lea, but supply regulations and registration issues with the city are currently preventing cannabis products from being sold there.

Coon Rapids Walmart closing in August, affecting 176 employees

The Coon Rapids Walmart is set to close near the end of the month, resulting in the layoff of approximately 176 employees.

Minnesota's new consumer data privacy law: What it means for you

A new data privacy law goes into effect on Thursday, giving Minnesotans more control over how their information is used by companies.

Minnesota Consumer Privacy Data Act goes into law
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A new data privacy law goes into effect on July 31, 2025, giving Minnesotans more control over how their information is collected and used by companies. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more details on the Minnesota Consumer Privacy Data Act.

McDonald's testing CosMc's-inspired drinks at restaurants

The drinks are concepts from CosMc’s, the chain’s all-beverage store concept which launched in 2023 and closed earlier this summer.

Rite Aid closing 114 more stores across multiple states

Rite Aid is planning to shutter locations nationwide, including in states like Pennsylvania, California and New York.

Vacant JCPenney in Maple Grove could become fine arts hub

It’s a creative solution for an 87,000-square foot former department store. On the surface, this may look like an empty department store, but Dave Berger sees a future town square for the fine arts.

Vacant JCPenney in Maple Grove could become fine arts hub
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A JCPenney department store in Maple Grove that closed five years ago could become a one-stop shop for the arts. Former sociology professor Berger says more than 30 nonprofits are interested in being a part of the endeavor called Grove Square Studios.

UnitedHealth Group admits it's under a federal investigation

In a statement, UnitedHealth Group admitted it faces a criminal and civil investigation by the Department of Justice into its Medicare program. The disclosure comes two months after the company dismissed a WSJ report about the investigation.