St. Paul's Half Time Rec named No. 1 bar in America by Esquire

Half Time Rec, a neighborhood favorite in St. Paul, has landed national recognition as the best bar in the country in 2026.

Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance

The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.

Lottery and Powerball prizes totaling thousands remain unclaimed in Minnesota

Some Minnesotans could be sitting on big lottery wins and not even know it, as several $50,000 lottery prizes have remained unclaimed from drawings as far back as December 2025.

Minneapolis bathhouse ordinances move forward, head toward full council vote

A set of ordinances that could pave the way for Minneapolis to legalize venues such as bathhouses – where consenting adults can engage in sexual activity – moved a step closer toward approval on Tuesday.

E-15 in Minnesota: What you need to know
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Many Minnesota gas stations across the state are offering E-15 as the cheapest fuel option available, but it might not be the best deal after all. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard offers what you need to know on its background, and whether it will work in your vehicle.

Sleep Number plans $415 million bankruptcy sale

Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy last week and intends to sell its assets under a massive buyout from a Canadian bedding business.

Beware of the ticking time bomb hiding in your 401(k)

401(k) savers face a major financial risk from required minimum distributions that could push them into higher tax brackets and increase Medicare premiums in retirement.

Target Field workers announce planned strike during upcoming Twins vs. Dodgers game

Target Field concession workers announced they plan to strike when the L.A. Dodgers arrive to take on the Minnesota Twins later this month if their demands are not met.

New report reveals where Americans carry the most credit card debt

Americans owe a record $1.35 trillion in credit card debt, and a new WalletHub analysis shows that some cities are carrying significantly higher balances than others.

Air Canada reassures passengers over pilot who did not have proper license

Canada’s largest airline is assuring passengers that their safety was never compromised by a former pilot who was recently found to have been flying routes without the proper license.

US airlines’ spend $6.5B in fuel cost as global profit forecast takes a sharp drop

U.S. airline fuel costs soared which were fueled in part by soaring oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict despite a minor dip in actual fuel consumption.

Star Tribune looks to cut 15% of its staff
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The Minnesota Star Tribune announced it was cutting about 65 jobs. Reporter and Columnist Rochelle Olson talks about what those cuts could mean for the future of the paper. 

Operation Metro Surge: New sales data shows metro economic impact

The City of Minneapolis released a report in February estimating losses experienced by restaurants and small businesses during Operation Metro Surge could be up to $81 million.