President Biden blocks sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel

Biden previously expressed opposition to the deal and said that U.S. Steel should remain an American-owned and American-operated firm.

$1 million lottery ticket sold in Blaine on New Year’s Eve

One lucky lottery player will have a better chance at accomplishing their goals in 2025 after a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in Blaine on New Year’s Eve.

Xcel Energy proposes nearly 10% increase to 2025 rates

Xcel Energy says it has proposed electricity rate increases of nearly 10% that would begin in 2025 and 2026.

Big Lots strikes deal to keep hundreds of US stores open

Big Lots has reached an agreement to keep hundreds of its stores open following its bankruptcy filing in September.

These US retailers and restaurants fell to bankruptcies, closings in 2024

The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.

MN Starbucks workers join nationwide strike

Dozens of Starbucks baristas picketed outside the St. Anthony store on Tuesday, calling for higher wages and better working conditions.

These retailers are closing stores in 2025

Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.

Businesses react to ‘Junk Fees’ ban in Minnesota starting January 1st

Minnesotans will no longer see what some call "Junk Fees" starting at the top of the new year. However, some in the hospitality industry say this mandate is oversimplified.

Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion

Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion, the company said Monday.

The Container Store files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The Container Store has filed for bankruptcy amid a weaker housing market and a growing availability of cheaper alternatives.

Minneapolis’ Boludo fined $105K for alleged wage, tipping violations

An Argentinian-themed pizza purveyor in Minneapolis has been fined $105,000 for allegedly violating labor laws surrounding overtime hours and tip-sharing, and illegally firing an employee who cooperated with an investigation.

New gift recycling rules, tips for Minnesotans this holiday season

Leaders in Minnesota are highlighting a new program that aims to make all packaging "refillable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable" by 2032.

Minnesotans wondering about ?white Christmas?
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Historically, Minnesotans experience more ?white Christmases? than not. With a chance for decent snow this week, the question on many people?s minds is will snow stick around for Christmas Day?

Here's how much PTO workers say they ideally want

Most Americans admit that they don’t use much of their vacation days from work, but say they are willing to pay for extra time off based on a new survey.