Snow Sculpting Championship prep underway
The World Snow Sculpting Championships begin this week in Stillwater, and the city is preparing for the event despite a lack of snow so far this year.
The World Snow Sculpting Championships begin this week in Stillwater, and the city is preparing for the event despite a lack of snow so far this year.
Delano’s Ice Palace Minnesota moves up opening thanks to cold temps
The handcrafted ice sculptures and fire shows in Delano drew several thousand attendees last season, but this year was almost in peril due to well above-average temperatures at the start of winter.
The handcrafted ice sculptures and fire shows in Delano drew several thousand attendees last season, but this year was almost in peril due to well above-average temperatures at the start of winter.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Panera Bread announces $1 soup deal for National Soup Month, reveals new menu item
Panera customers can use the code SOUP to snag a $1 cup of soup to add to any entrée purchase
Panera customers can use the code SOUP to snag a $1 cup of soup to add to any entrée purchase
Law would restrict social media platforms use of children’s data
A bill likely to come before the Minnesota Legislature this session would place restrictions on businesses that offer online products or services that collect the data of child users.
A bill likely to come before the Minnesota Legislature this session would place restrictions on businesses that offer online products or services that collect the data of child users.
Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from rental fleet; will reinvest in gas-powered vehicles
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Fruit Stripe gum discontinued after more than 50 years
The beloved candy first debuted in the 1960s and came in five flavors with each pack featuring a temporary tattoo.
The beloved candy first debuted in the 1960s and came in five flavors with each pack featuring a temporary tattoo.
Residents rescued from St. Paul fire
Heroic actions by firefighters and neighbors helped get residents to safety after massive fire in St. Paul, Minn. on Wednesday.
Heroic actions by firefighters and neighbors helped get residents to safety after massive fire in St. Paul, Minn. on Wednesday.
Eagle Brook Church approved by Plymouth officials following threats of lawsuit
Following threats of legal litigation if Plymouth City Council members denied a rezoning and conditional use resolution that would pave the way for its plans, city officials have approved Eagle Brook Church to construct a new location in Plymouth.
Following threats of legal litigation if Plymouth City Council members denied a rezoning and conditional use resolution that would pave the way for its plans, city officials have approved Eagle Brook Church to construct a new location in Plymouth.
Minnesotans owed back wages: Here’s how to check if you’re one of them
Several thousand Minnesotans are owed more than $2 million in back wages, and a new website search tool can help check.
Several thousand Minnesotans are owed more than $2 million in back wages, and a new website search tool can help check.
Sun Country workers picketing at MSP
Flight attendants at Sun Country Airlines represented by Teamsters Local 120 will hold an informational picket at Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport to demand, ?a fair contract and better wages? for workers.
Flight attendants at Sun Country Airlines represented by Teamsters Local 120 will hold an informational picket at Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport to demand, ?a fair contract and better wages? for workers.
Costco looks to build in Ostego, Minn.
A Costco representative says the company has agreed to buy the lot to develop a members-only warehouse store and a free-standing gas station. The company has filed an application to rezone the land for commercial use, which the city says would be consistent with its comprehensive plan for the property to house a big box retailer to serve Otsego and the surrounding communities.
A Costco representative says the company has agreed to buy the lot to develop a members-only warehouse store and a free-standing gas station. The company has filed an application to rezone the land for commercial use, which the city says would be consistent with its comprehensive plan for the property to house a big box retailer to serve Otsego and the surrounding communities.
Costco plans to bring new store to Otsego
A Costco representative says the company has agreed to buy an empty lot in Otsego, Minn. with plans to develop a members-only warehouse store and a free-standing gas station.
A Costco representative says the company has agreed to buy an empty lot in Otsego, Minn. with plans to develop a members-only warehouse store and a free-standing gas station.
Southwest Light Rail Transit project update
The still unfinished Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project is now projected to cost more than double its initial projections in 2012 after several delays and price hikes during its construction.
The still unfinished Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project is now projected to cost more than double its initial projections in 2012 after several delays and price hikes during its construction.
Got student loan debt? Here’s how to get up to $2500 tax deduction
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
According to the IRS, you may be able to deduct a portion of student loan interest from your taxable income — up to $2,500. Find out if you qualify.
New FAFSA reveal comes with complications, delays
The Department of Education began its soft launch of the overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA form expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, and provides a streamlined user experience.
The Department of Education began its soft launch of the overhauled 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2024-2025 FAFSA form expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, and provides a streamlined user experience.
Minnesota US Foods workers picketing, restaurant deliveries delayed
US Foods workers in Plymouth formed picket lines Monday, causing delays in orders to several restaurants throughout the Twin Cities.
US Foods workers in Plymouth formed picket lines Monday, causing delays in orders to several restaurants throughout the Twin Cities.
$44.5 million in federal funding going toward rural communities to improve higher education access
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Due to fewer students in rural communities attending college, the Biden-Harris administration plans to send $44.5 million in funding to 22 rural institutions.
Seniors say 2024 Social Security payment increase not enough to keep up with inflation: survey
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
As seniors deal with rising inflation, some consider rejoining the workforce to deal with rising costs.
Millions of businesses eligible for $5.5B Visa Mastercard antitrust fee settlement
If your business accepted Visa and/or Mastercard credit or debit cards over a period of time, you could be eligible for part of a $5.54 billion class-action settlement.
If your business accepted Visa and/or Mastercard credit or debit cards over a period of time, you could be eligible for part of a $5.54 billion class-action settlement.