Social Security reform would restore full benefits to public workers
Reform to provisions designed to even the playing field between workers who paid Social Security and public sector workers who don't but benefit from a pension program could cost as much as $150 billion.
Reform to provisions designed to even the playing field between workers who paid Social Security and public sector workers who don't but benefit from a pension program could cost as much as $150 billion.
Gen Z attitude toward 9-to-5 job sparking debate about the difference in generational work ethics
Research shows Gen Z has different priorities when it comes to their workday. But, experts argue it's less about their willingness to work and more about their approach to work.
Research shows Gen Z has different priorities when it comes to their workday. But, experts argue it's less about their willingness to work and more about their approach to work.
OpenAI's employees revolt, threaten to quit unless board reinstates Sam Altman and resigns
More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.
More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.
Elevated lead levels in water brings warning
Elevated levels of lead as been discovered in homes in the eastern Twin Cities Metro, bringing a word of caution from water services officials.
Elevated levels of lead as been discovered in homes in the eastern Twin Cities Metro, bringing a word of caution from water services officials.
Microsoft hires OpenAI founder Sam Altman after being ousted
Meanwhile, the new head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Monday that he would launch an investigation into the firing of Sam Altman -- a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world.
Meanwhile, the new head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Monday that he would launch an investigation into the firing of Sam Altman -- a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world.
Amazon warns employees: No promotions without following in-office mandate
Amazon employees who don’t abide by the company’s return-to-office mandate could jeopardize their pursuit of promotions.
Amazon employees who don’t abide by the company’s return-to-office mandate could jeopardize their pursuit of promotions.
Downtown Minneapolis furniture store closing after 128 years in business
After 41 years, Rosie Rosenthal says she wants to retire, and with no children or relatives who want to take over, she has decided to shut down both its Minneapolis and Minnetonka locations.
After 41 years, Rosie Rosenthal says she wants to retire, and with no children or relatives who want to take over, she has decided to shut down both its Minneapolis and Minnetonka locations.
Mpls furniture store closing after 128 years
Rosenthal Contemporary Interiors is known for high-end European and modern furnishings. But after more than a century of history, the downtown Minneapolis staple will soon close its doors for good.
Rosenthal Contemporary Interiors is known for high-end European and modern furnishings. But after more than a century of history, the downtown Minneapolis staple will soon close its doors for good.
Metro Transit rainwater wash station
Metro Transit opened a new garage in the North Loop of Minneapolis this past summer, and with it created a system of catching rain ? to wash busses.
Metro Transit opened a new garage in the North Loop of Minneapolis this past summer, and with it created a system of catching rain ? to wash busses.
Mortgage rates dip further and could be the break homebuyers need: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.44% for the week ending Nov. 16, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.44% for the week ending Nov. 16, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Toys R Us flagship opens at Mall of America, just in time for the holidays
A new Toys R Us flagship store opened at the Mall of America, just in time for Black Friday.
A new Toys R Us flagship store opened at the Mall of America, just in time for Black Friday.
Minneapolis vacant building fees could nearly triple in 2024
An amendment proposed to the city’s vacant building registration ordinance would seek to increase fees on the owners of vacant buildings from around $7,000 a year, up to $24,000.
An amendment proposed to the city’s vacant building registration ordinance would seek to increase fees on the owners of vacant buildings from around $7,000 a year, up to $24,000.
US Postal Service records whopping $6.5 billion net loss for 2023
The U.S. Postal Service has posted a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal year 2023 with operating revenue falling by $321 million.
The U.S. Postal Service has posted a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal year 2023 with operating revenue falling by $321 million.
Minneapolis Lake Street Kmart demolition in full swing following fire
Following a fire that expedited its timeline for demolition, a shuttered Kmart along Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue is finally being torn down.
Following a fire that expedited its timeline for demolition, a shuttered Kmart along Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue is finally being torn down.
Minneapolis Kmart demolition begins
Following years of discussion, and a fire that destroyed part of the building, demolition of the former Kmart site on Lake Street has begun.
Following years of discussion, and a fire that destroyed part of the building, demolition of the former Kmart site on Lake Street has begun.
Twin/Tone Records co-founder Peter Jesperson looks back 40 years later
In his new memoir, Jesperson chronicles his years in the music business, from his time as a DJ at Jay's Longhorn Bar in downtown Minneapolis, to working at the Oar Folkjokeopus.
In his new memoir, Jesperson chronicles his years in the music business, from his time as a DJ at Jay's Longhorn Bar in downtown Minneapolis, to working at the Oar Folkjokeopus.
Minneapolis music legend looks back
In his new memoir, Peter Jesperson chronicles his years in the music business, from his time as a DJ at Jay's Longhorn Bar in downtown Minneapolis, to working at the Oar Folkjokeopus.
In his new memoir, Peter Jesperson chronicles his years in the music business, from his time as a DJ at Jay's Longhorn Bar in downtown Minneapolis, to working at the Oar Folkjokeopus.
Skate rink opens in Roseville
Roseville's outdoor skating rink is officially open for the winter season, and opening week has brought warmer weather than skaters may be used to this time of year.
Roseville's outdoor skating rink is officially open for the winter season, and opening week has brought warmer weather than skaters may be used to this time of year.
St. Thomas student business finds success, passion in budding entrepreneur
A University of St. Thomas student is finding success in the resell business as one of his many ventures.
A University of St. Thomas student is finding success in the resell business as one of his many ventures.
Student starts successful reselling business
A University of St. Thomas student is finding success in a resell business venture he began.
A University of St. Thomas student is finding success in a resell business venture he began.