As Party City stores close for good, these brands may take their place
Two major retailers have emerged with deals to take over Party City locations as the discount party supply chain prepares to close its doors after 40 years in business.
Two major retailers have emerged with deals to take over Party City locations as the discount party supply chain prepares to close its doors after 40 years in business.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when checks go out
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.
Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.
McDonald's CEO gives 3 predictions for the restaurant business in 2025
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski this week offered up three predictions for trends that the quick-service restaurant industry could see this year.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski this week offered up three predictions for trends that the quick-service restaurant industry could see this year.
Arctic Cat laying off about 385 employees in May
About 385 employees will be laid off from Arctic Cat's snowmobile plant in Thief River Falls during the month of May, according to a WARN (Worker Adjustment Retaining Notification) letter shared by the Minnesota state officials.
About 385 employees will be laid off from Arctic Cat's snowmobile plant in Thief River Falls during the month of May, according to a WARN (Worker Adjustment Retaining Notification) letter shared by the Minnesota state officials.
Youth-run BIPOC business creates healthy desserts in north Minneapolis
A vegetable-based dessert business in north Minneapolis is booming and kids are the employees who are gardening, baking, and taking orders.
A vegetable-based dessert business in north Minneapolis is booming and kids are the employees who are gardening, baking, and taking orders.
Young entrepreneurs create healthy treats in Mpls
A vegetable-based dessert business in north Minneapolis is booming and kids are the employees who are gardening, baking, and taking orders. Green Garden Bakery, also known as GGB, started 10 years ago. It has been a resource for the community for fresh foods and desserts in what?s considered a food dessert.
A vegetable-based dessert business in north Minneapolis is booming and kids are the employees who are gardening, baking, and taking orders. Green Garden Bakery, also known as GGB, started 10 years ago. It has been a resource for the community for fresh foods and desserts in what?s considered a food dessert.
Tax breaks bring data center expansion, plus environmental concerns
A massive expansion of data centers seems to be coming to Minnesota, and they come with environmental and tax concerns.
A massive expansion of data centers seems to be coming to Minnesota, and they come with environmental and tax concerns.
George Floyd Square pedestrian mall study veto overridden by city council
Backed by activist groups, council members have promoted the idea of creating a “pedestrian mall" to honor the site of George Floyd's death. However, Mayor Jacob Frey previously vetoed the proposal, citing the needs of surrounding residents and business owners' wishes to have the area reopened for traffic.
Backed by activist groups, council members have promoted the idea of creating a “pedestrian mall" to honor the site of George Floyd's death. However, Mayor Jacob Frey previously vetoed the proposal, citing the needs of surrounding residents and business owners' wishes to have the area reopened for traffic.
Expect more restaurant bankruptcies in 2025, expert says
A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.
A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Reconnect Nicollet project: City unveils vision for former Kmart site
Work is expected to begin this year on a multi-year plan to reconnect Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. On Tuesday, the City of Minneapolis unveiled its vision for the former Kmart site.
Work is expected to begin this year on a multi-year plan to reconnect Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. On Tuesday, the City of Minneapolis unveiled its vision for the former Kmart site.
Layoffs hit Forever 21 ahead of reported bankruptcy filing
The layoffs come as the retailer prepares for a reported bankruptcy filing.
The layoffs come as the retailer prepares for a reported bankruptcy filing.
Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Joann fabric and craft stores to shut down as company goes out of business
Joann Inc., a fabric and crafts retailer, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Joann Inc., a fabric and crafts retailer, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Hooters to file for bankruptcy soon: Report
After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.
After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.
Pepsi drops DEI chief, representation goals – but not everyone is convinced
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
Watch: Flying car moves closer to takeoff
Jetsons-like flying cars may come sooner than you think.
Jetsons-like flying cars may come sooner than you think.
One of a kind shrine to skiing
Tucked away in south Minneapolis, there is a one-of-a-kind shrine to the sport of skiing.
Tucked away in south Minneapolis, there is a one-of-a-kind shrine to the sport of skiing.