3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
How to qualify for the credit card you want
Secured credit cards are one way people with lower credit scores can obtain cards.
Secured credit cards are one way people with lower credit scores can obtain cards.
Minnesota malls: What is opening and when
The Governor of Minnesota announced Wednesday that the current stay-at-home order will expire Sunday and be replaced by an order allowing retailers to open stores at 50 percent capacity, meaning Minnesota's malls can reopen starting Monday if they're ready.
The Governor of Minnesota announced Wednesday that the current stay-at-home order will expire Sunday and be replaced by an order allowing retailers to open stores at 50 percent capacity, meaning Minnesota's malls can reopen starting Monday if they're ready.
Mall of America retail stores to reopen June 1
The Mall of America will reopen its retail stores June 1, the company announced Thursday.
The Mall of America will reopen its retail stores June 1, the company announced Thursday.
McDonald's details new measures to safely reopen dining rooms
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
Wisconsin bars packed hours after Supreme Court strikes down 'Safer at Home' order
After the Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked Gov. Tony Evers’ ‘Safer at Home’ order extension, some bars in the state opened immediately.
After the Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked Gov. Tony Evers’ ‘Safer at Home’ order extension, some bars in the state opened immediately.
Minnesota Governor sets June 1 goal to reopen bars, restaurants, salons
The Governor has directed his cabinet to issue guidance to Minnesota bars, restaurants, salons and barbershops so they can safely open on June 1.
The Governor has directed his cabinet to issue guidance to Minnesota bars, restaurants, salons and barbershops so they can safely open on June 1.
Delta Air Lines to retire Boeing 777 fleet, signals shift to smaller operation
Delta Air Lines is permanently retiring its Boeing 777 fleet by the end of the year, the company announced Thursday.
Delta Air Lines is permanently retiring its Boeing 777 fleet by the end of the year, the company announced Thursday.
Credit card rewards can help pay for groceries during coronavirus — here's how
Use your rewards to buy food and other necessities.
Use your rewards to buy food and other necessities.
Farmington gym plans to reopen Monday despite order to remain closed until June 1
It’s been nearly 60 days since CrossFit Calypso in Farmington has had any members in their gym. While the governor is lifting his stay-at-home order Sunday night, gyms are among the businesses he says must remain closed until June 1.
It’s been nearly 60 days since CrossFit Calypso in Farmington has had any members in their gym. While the governor is lifting his stay-at-home order Sunday night, gyms are among the businesses he says must remain closed until June 1.
Stocks slide as Powell says Fed fighting worst slump since WWII
U.S. stock markets tumbled Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank will take further steps to combat the worst downturn since World War II.
U.S. stock markets tumbled Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank will take further steps to combat the worst downturn since World War II.
Home sales stay strong in Minnesota despite the pandemic
Minnesota's housing market has continued to thrive in April despite economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota's housing market has continued to thrive in April despite economic challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus pauses federal student loans for 6 months — should you pay anyway?
Federal student loan borrowers have caught a break on payments. But should they take it?
Federal student loan borrowers have caught a break on payments. But should they take it?
Walmart to give hourly employees another round of cash bonuses amid COVID-19 pandemic
The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, the company said.
The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, the company said.
Pilgrim's Pride plant implements COVID-19 mitigation efforts after uptick in cases, activists want more
Workers at Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry Processing Plant raised concerns over fears for their health inside the facility as COVID-19 cases have exploded.
Workers at Pilgrim’s Pride Poultry Processing Plant raised concerns over fears for their health inside the facility as COVID-19 cases have exploded.
New Minnesota publishing company hopes people will tap into creativity during pandemic
A new Minnesota publishing company hopes all this time at home can help people tap into their creativity.
A new Minnesota publishing company hopes all this time at home can help people tap into their creativity.
Minnesota drive-in theater to reopen before stay-at-home order expires
The Starlite Drive-in Theater in Litchfield, Minnesota had planned to open a couple of weeks ago. Even though Governor Tim Walz hasn't lifted his stay-at-home order yet, the drive-in is now planning on opening for the season this Friday.
The Starlite Drive-in Theater in Litchfield, Minnesota had planned to open a couple of weeks ago. Even though Governor Tim Walz hasn't lifted his stay-at-home order yet, the drive-in is now planning on opening for the season this Friday.
Small town Minnesota bar will open Monday - extension or not
All eyes are on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to see if he extends the stay-at-home order. But, one bar owner in Stearns County says order or not, he plans to open up on Monday.
All eyes are on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to see if he extends the stay-at-home order. But, one bar owner in Stearns County says order or not, he plans to open up on Monday.
2nd of 4 planned hog disposal sites opens in Le Sueur County, Minnesota
In a U.S. Senate hearing on the COVID-19 crisis Tuesday, Sen. Tina Smith highlighted the sad reality that Minnesota farmers are forced to destroy thousands of hogs each day to relieve a backlog from affected processing plants.
In a U.S. Senate hearing on the COVID-19 crisis Tuesday, Sen. Tina Smith highlighted the sad reality that Minnesota farmers are forced to destroy thousands of hogs each day to relieve a backlog from affected processing plants.