Farm income up for Minnesota farmers in 2019, but still historically low
Farm income for Minnesota farmers ticket ticked upward in 2019, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota, but was still historically low.
Farm income for Minnesota farmers ticket ticked upward in 2019, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota, but was still historically low.
Stocks stumble as US coronavirus cases top 200,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 877 points, or 4 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 3.7 percent and 3.08 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 877 points, or 4 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 3.7 percent and 3.08 percent, respectively.
Walmart to take employees' temperatures, add one-way aisles to prevent spread of coronavirus
Walmart will not start scanning employees every day before they come in and institute one-way aisles to attempt to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Walmart will not start scanning employees every day before they come in and institute one-way aisles to attempt to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
Medtronic makes ventilator design specifications public to help increase manufacturing worldwide
Medtronic has made the design specifications for its ventilator public in an effort to increase ventilator manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medtronic has made the design specifications for its ventilator public in an effort to increase ventilator manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3M looks to double N95 respirator global production to 2 billion a year
3M is looking to double its current production of N95 respirators again to output 2 billion masks globally within the next 12 months, according to an update from 3M Chairman and CEO Mike Roman.
3M is looking to double its current production of N95 respirators again to output 2 billion masks globally within the next 12 months, according to an update from 3M Chairman and CEO Mike Roman.
Minnesota assigns unemployment application dates by Social Security number
Facing more applications than ever before due to mass layoffs caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Minnesota officials over the weekend changed the process to apply for unemployment benefits.
Facing more applications than ever before due to mass layoffs caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Minnesota officials over the weekend changed the process to apply for unemployment benefits.
Urgent question from small businesses: When will aid from COVID-19 stimulus package arrive?
Millions of business owners face April 1 due dates for rent, mortgage, credit card and other payments.
Millions of business owners face April 1 due dates for rent, mortgage, credit card and other payments.
Stocks jump building on best week since 1938
Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.
Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.
Americans can expect coronavirus rescue checks 'within 3 weeks'
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a Sunday morning interview that qualifying Americans can expect to see their $1,200 checks deposited into their accounts "within three weeks."
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a Sunday morning interview that qualifying Americans can expect to see their $1,200 checks deposited into their accounts "within three weeks."
Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier
Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.
Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.
Delta Air Lines offering free flights to medical volunteers heading to COVID-19 hot spots
Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.
Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.
Coronavirus pandemic: How to apply for unemployment in Minnesota
In just the past 11 days, more than 200,000 Minnesotans have filed for unemployment benefits, which is more than the total for all of last year.
In just the past 11 days, more than 200,000 Minnesotans have filed for unemployment benefits, which is more than the total for all of last year.
Grocery delivery services overwhelmed by demand during COVID-19 outbreak
Log into any grocery delivery app right now, and you’re likely to get a message saying there aren’t any open delivery windows.
Log into any grocery delivery app right now, and you’re likely to get a message saying there aren’t any open delivery windows.
Increased gun demand in Twin Cities amid pandemic
Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s an increased demand for guns in the Twin Cities.
Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s an increased demand for guns in the Twin Cities.
Some Minnesota businesses looking to hire as unemployment spikes
With so many people now out of work for another month, or maybe even longer, unemployment applications are now hitting new records as the ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. At the same time, many employers are looking to add staff -- some temporary and some permanently.
With so many people now out of work for another month, or maybe even longer, unemployment applications are now hitting new records as the ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. At the same time, many employers are looking to add staff -- some temporary and some permanently.
Dow surges 2,000 points, its biggest-ever point gain, as Congress moves closer to passing coronavirus aid package
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday morning amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a $1.6 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday morning amid investor optimism that members of Congress will overcome their differences to reach a deal on a $1.6 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package.
US unemployment claims shatter record as coronavirus hammers economy
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
Dow exits bear market adds 1,351 points on $2 trillion relief pkg.
Investors are beating down the bear as optimism returns to equities.
Investors are beating down the bear as optimism returns to equities.
Life Time Fitness CEO: 'No choice' but to furlough 90 percent of 40,000 employees
Life Time Fitness CEO Bahram Akradi says 90 percent of his 40,000 employees will need to be furloughed unless the government gives him a specific date to re-open his clubs.
Life Time Fitness CEO Bahram Akradi says 90 percent of his 40,000 employees will need to be furloughed unless the government gives him a specific date to re-open his clubs.