Federal student loan repayments resuming: Here's everything you need to know

Interest on federal loans started accruing again earlier this month, and by now, borrowers should have received a notice the first payment is due Oct. 1. FOX 9 is hosting a Q&A with everything you need to know before payments begin.

Minnesota ranked best state for millennials in new study

A new study ranks Minnesota as the best state for millennials, with Utah and Massachusetts following.

Target closing stores due to theft, concerns of violence toward workers

"We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests," Target officials wrote in a release.

Target announces store closures
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Target has announced it will close several stores across four major U.S. markets due to a rise in theft and violence at the locations.

MOA Nordstrom shooting trial continues
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Following a deadly shooting at a Nordstrom store at the Mall of America days before Christmas last December, surveillance video and witness testimony is on display for the first time. FOX 9?s Paul Blume has the latest trial details.

IRS plans concert tickets tax
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The IRS plans to start taxing concert ticket resellers who earn more than $600 in a year on sites such as StubHub.

Mora business owner saves child
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A Flea Market owner in Mora, Minnesota, is being credited with saving a boy?s life after a truck crashed into her business.

Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches

Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.

Amazon faces lawsuit over allegations of price inflation, anti-competitive practices

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms.

Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers

Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers on Friday, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits.

Rite Aid to close hundreds of stores in bankruptcy: report

Rite Aid will reportedly close 400 to 500 stores as it plans to file for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Cannabis Management Director resigns following allegations of illegal product sales

DuPree has sent a letter of resignation following allegations that she sold illegal products in the state through her Apple Valley company Loonacy Cannabis Co.

United Auto Workers strike in Minnesota
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Thousands of United Auto Workers (UAW) that represent Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are on strike demanding a contract for better pay and conditions.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is back

Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.

Office of Cannabis Management leader speaks
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The newly appointed Office of Cannabis Management leader spoke with FOX 9 about why she wanted the position, and when Minnesotans can expect dispensaries to open.

New Minnesota cannabis czar appointed, discusses retail sales timeline

DuPree has been working as a cannabis business consultant in other states and operating a hemp-derived THC business in Apple Valley, but she says she’ll divest herself of those businesses in the next couple weeks because of the potential conflicts.

Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour

Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens. 

Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year

The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.

UAW strike day 7: GM, Stellantis announce layoffs as negotiations continue

Both General Motors and Stellantis announced layoffs Wednesday as UAW members continue to walk the picket line at three facilities. These layoffs come as the strike nears the one-week mark with more employees potentially joining the picket line.

Immigrant entrepreneur starts new business while still in college

Yubi Hassan, a college senior at the University of St. Thomas, is set to launch a new business. It’s his third startup, and he says he’s just getting started.