Vintage Super Mario Bros. game sells at auction for record-breaking $114,000
A vintage Super Mario Bros. game sold for $114,000 at a Dallas-based auction, shattering previous bid records for a video game.
Costco to keep coronavirus senior hours indefinitely after planning to reduce them
Wholesale chain will maintain its special operating hours at five days a week.
'Inclusion is key': Minnesota entrepreneur creates new brand for Black girls
After working years in the retail marketing industry, entrepreneur Audra Robinson is working to fill a void.
Supreme Court upholds cellphone robocall ban
The case, argued by telephone in May because of the coronavirus pandemic, only arose after Congress in 2015 created an exception in the law that allows the automated calls for collection of government debt.
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer recalled over potential toxic chemicals
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
Is it a good time to sell your home? How about refinancing? Twin Cities real estate expert weighs in
Amid the pandemic, the real estate market in the Twin Cities is still going strong --but consumers may have some new questions. Mark Parrish from Lakes Sotheby's International Realty joined the Buzz to help guide those looking to sell, buy, or refinance.
US consumer confidence rises to 98.1 in June
The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.
Minneapolis minimum wage to increase July 1, business owners impacted by COVID-19 raise concerns
On July 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Minneapolis will be raised to $11.75 at small businesses and $13.25 at large businesses.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
13 Minnesotans sicked by Cyclospora from bagged salads
Officials are warning consumers after 13 Minnesotans were sickened by Cyclospora linked to bagged salads bought at local grocery stores.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers report widespread cell service outages
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
Nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns
The beef was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Target will 'prioritize rebuilding' of Lake Street location, pay nearly 200 displaced workers
Target announced it is planning to rebuild its Lake Street location and pay the nearly 200 displaced workers after the riots in Minneapolis earlier this week. Target is also proving first aid, food and basic essentials to the Minneapolis community.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.