Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
St. Paul mayor, Minnesota Wild unveil $600M renovation plan for downtown arena complex
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and the Minnesota Wild have reached a framework agreement on a $600 million renovation plan for Grand Casino Arena, RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium, setting up a major funding request at the State Capitol this legislative session.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and the Minnesota Wild have reached a framework agreement on a $600 million renovation plan for Grand Casino Arena, RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium, setting up a major funding request at the State Capitol this legislative session.
Oil prices spike due to Middle East conflict
Oil prices remain high as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Crude prices jumped more than 6%, which likely means prices will be going up at the pumps.
Oil prices remain high as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Crude prices jumped more than 6%, which likely means prices will be going up at the pumps.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Minneapolis announces 15 straight years of $1 billion in construction permits
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Monday for the 15th straight year, the city passed more than $1 billion in construction permits in 2025. He said the total came out to $1.07 billion, which represents 12,000 building permits.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Monday for the 15th straight year, the city passed more than $1 billion in construction permits in 2025. He said the total came out to $1.07 billion, which represents 12,000 building permits.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to customers, shippers who paid them
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
State Farm to issue $100 average refunds to car insurance customers: What to know
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Cheesecake funk: Prince's legacy inspires Excelsior bakery
Prince's legacy continues to inspire in unexpected ways, including a bakery in Excelsior with a sweet connection to the music icon.
Prince's legacy continues to inspire in unexpected ways, including a bakery in Excelsior with a sweet connection to the music icon.
Controversial dating service Ashley Madison sheds ‘adulterous past’ with major rebrand to ‘discreet dating’
Controversial online dating service Ashley Madison, long known for catering to married people with the slogan "Life is short. Have an affair," is ditching its focus on infidelity and adultery as part of a major rebrand.
Controversial online dating service Ashley Madison, long known for catering to married people with the slogan "Life is short. Have an affair," is ditching its focus on infidelity and adultery as part of a major rebrand.
Lamborghini scraps first EV launch, calls development 'expensive hobby'
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the luxury automaker will replace the electric Lanzador with a plug-in hybrid after finding "close to zero" demand.
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the luxury automaker will replace the electric Lanzador with a plug-in hybrid after finding "close to zero" demand.
Kaohly Her: St. Paul businesses down 60-70% due to ICE operations
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her testified Wednesday at the State Capitol about the city's economic impacts after Operation Metro Surge. Her says some businesses are down 60-70 percent, they can't make rent and other measures are being taken to help small and local businesses. That includes delaying liquor license payments, and delaying city loan payments.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
ALDI set to replace former Lunds & Byerlys in downtown St. Paul
The downtown St. Paul storefront left vacant by the sudden departure of Lunds & Byerlys won't stay empty for much long as city permits show ALDI is gearing up to move in.
The downtown St. Paul storefront left vacant by the sudden departure of Lunds & Byerlys won't stay empty for much long as city permits show ALDI is gearing up to move in.
FedEx sues Trump administration for full tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.
Chipotle giving away free chips and queso -- here's when
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
Chipotle is celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day 2026 with a three-day promotion offering free chips and Queso Blanco.
IRS data shows average tax refund in 2026 will be higher
Tax season is here and new data from the Internal Revenue Service shows the average tax return will be higher this year.
Tax season is here and new data from the Internal Revenue Service shows the average tax return will be higher this year.
Pres. Trump issues new 15% global tariff despite Supreme Court ruling: Is it legal?
Following a Supreme Court decision striking down his tariffs, President Trump announced new global tariffs under a never-used before provision in a 1974 trade law. Hamline law professor David Schultz weighed in on the developments.
Following a Supreme Court decision striking down his tariffs, President Trump announced new global tariffs under a never-used before provision in a 1974 trade law. Hamline law professor David Schultz weighed in on the developments.
MN worksite safety: Fatal injuries rise in 2024 but remain below national average
State officials are urging a renewed focus on worksite safety after noting a rise in fatal work-related injuries in Minnesota.
State officials are urging a renewed focus on worksite safety after noting a rise in fatal work-related injuries in Minnesota.
How effective have Trump's tariffs been 1 year later?
President Trump's tariffs have been a significant part of his economic policy, but questions remain about their effectiveness.
President Trump's tariffs have been a significant part of his economic policy, but questions remain about their effectiveness.