'Inclusion is key': Minnesota entrepreneur creates new brand for Black girls
After working years in the retail marketing industry, entrepreneur Audra Robinson is working to fill a void.
After working years in the retail marketing industry, entrepreneur Audra Robinson is working to fill a void.
10 things to know before refinancing your mortgage
Even if interest rates are lower, refinancing may not always be the best path forward.
Even if interest rates are lower, refinancing may not always be the best path forward.
Data: Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, benefited wealthy, well-connected companies
The government on Monday identified roughly 650,000 mostly small businesses and nonprofits that received taxpayer money through a federal program that was designed to soften job losses from the coronavirus but also benefited wealthy, well-connected companies and some celebrity owned firms.
The government on Monday identified roughly 650,000 mostly small businesses and nonprofits that received taxpayer money through a federal program that was designed to soften job losses from the coronavirus but also benefited wealthy, well-connected companies and some celebrity owned firms.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
How to clear your credit card bill fast
Here’s what to do if you went on an online shopping spree during COVID-19.
Here’s what to do if you went on an online shopping spree during COVID-19.
Judge orders Dakota Access Pipeline shut down, emptied of oil pending additional environmental review
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota must shut down and be emptied of oil within 30 days because of the “seriousness” of a National Environmental Policy Act violation.
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota must shut down and be emptied of oil within 30 days because of the “seriousness” of a National Environmental Policy Act violation.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
COVID-19 uncertainty leads to more wedding postponements and creative compromises
In the peak of Minnesota’s wedding season, couples are getting quick lessons in flexibility and compromise. Some are now bracing for the possibly of postponing their weddings for the second time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the peak of Minnesota’s wedding season, couples are getting quick lessons in flexibility and compromise. Some are now bracing for the possibly of postponing their weddings for the second time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
Midtown Global Market small business owners surprised with $2K checks to help rebuild after riots
Dozens of small business owners at Midtown Global Market impacted by the riots in Minneapolis were surprised with checks Wednesday to help them rebuild and heal.
Dozens of small business owners at Midtown Global Market impacted by the riots in Minneapolis were surprised with checks Wednesday to help them rebuild and heal.
What happens if you stop paying your mortgage?
Not making mortgage payments is a potentially toxic personal financial habit. That said, if you miss a payment or two, you have more upside options than you think.
Not making mortgage payments is a potentially toxic personal financial habit. That said, if you miss a payment or two, you have more upside options than you think.
Minneapolis small business that pivoted to sew masks during COVID-19 endures during riots
For the last three months, Torpedo Bags in Minneapolis has been pumping out facemasks, and even when their neighborhood was burning all around them, they kept sewing.
For the last three months, Torpedo Bags in Minneapolis has been pumping out facemasks, and even when their neighborhood was burning all around them, they kept sewing.
Minnesota bar, restaurant, brewery associations: Follow safety guidelines - our survival depends on it
Minnesota’s leading hospitality organizations issed an open letter to their members and the public Wednesday, urging them to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Minnesota’s leading hospitality organizations issed an open letter to their members and the public Wednesday, urging them to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Business owners recount Twin Cities riots, damage during Senate oversight hearing
A Minnesota Senate oversight committee heard from half a dozen business owners in the Twin Cities Wednesday whose businesses were damaged during the unrest after the death of George Floyd.
A Minnesota Senate oversight committee heard from half a dozen business owners in the Twin Cities Wednesday whose businesses were damaged during the unrest after the death of George Floyd.
5 myths about credit scores for first-time home buyers
Don’t let these credit score myths stop you from landing a great mortgage deal.
Don’t let these credit score myths stop you from landing a great mortgage deal.
Minneapolis' Lake Street business owners take first step in rebuilding after riots
A first step was taken to help Lake Street business owners rebuild after their livelihoods were destroyed by the unrest a few weeks ago in Minneapolis.
A first step was taken to help Lake Street business owners rebuild after their livelihoods were destroyed by the unrest a few weeks ago in Minneapolis.
Pub owner closes 2 establishments after souring on Minneapolis
The owners of Keegan’s Irish Pub on University Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis made the rounds Tuesday to reflect on a near two-decade run.
The owners of Keegan’s Irish Pub on University Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis made the rounds Tuesday to reflect on a near two-decade run.
Spirit Halloween squashes closure rumors, says it will return despite COVID-19 pandemic
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
US consumer confidence rises to 98.1 in June
The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.
The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.
These credit cards offer bonus points or cash back on streaming services
Earn more rewards with a credit card on a growing budget category.
Earn more rewards with a credit card on a growing budget category.