Gen Z turns to trades as AI reshapes jobs
As artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level work and college costs rise, more young Americans are considering skilled trades. New data from Thumbtack shows nearly half of Gen Z is learning or seriously considering a trade, with 82% saying trades offer better long-term job security than many office jobs.
As artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level work and college costs rise, more young Americans are considering skilled trades. New data from Thumbtack shows nearly half of Gen Z is learning or seriously considering a trade, with 82% saying trades offer better long-term job security than many office jobs.
St. Paul minimum wage rates for 2027 announced
St. Paul workers are getting a pay bump in 2027 — and the city is making clear it will hold employers accountable.
St. Paul workers are getting a pay bump in 2027 — and the city is making clear it will hold employers accountable.
MN job report: State sees slight decline in July after three months of job growth
Minnesota's latest job report shows a slight decline in jobs over the month of July, while the state added an overall increase of about 44,000 jobs in the past year, outpacing the nation's average job growth.
Minnesota's latest job report shows a slight decline in jobs over the month of July, while the state added an overall increase of about 44,000 jobs in the past year, outpacing the nation's average job growth.
Latest jobs report brings underwhelming results
The latest jobs report shows job growth has slowed. Employers added 57,000 jobs in June. But Edward Lawrence tells us it was half of what economists were expecting.
The latest jobs report shows job growth has slowed. Employers added 57,000 jobs in June. But Edward Lawrence tells us it was half of what economists were expecting.
Remote and hybrid work remains popular in Minnesota
Data collected by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve shows the percentage of workers who are remote or hybrid has remained steady.
Data collected by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve shows the percentage of workers who are remote or hybrid has remained steady.
Minnesota job report shows growth after job losses to start 2026
The latest data shows improved job growth after the state reported increased unemployment and job losses earlier in the year.
The latest data shows improved job growth after the state reported increased unemployment and job losses earlier in the year.
Why an 8-hour work day?
Prof. Peter Rachleff discusses the origins of the 8-hour work day and why it might change.
Prof. Peter Rachleff discusses the origins of the 8-hour work day and why it might change.
Minnesota unemployment stabilizes at 4.5% after Operation Metro Surge
Minnesota’s unemployment rate stayed at 4.5% in March while the national rate dipped to 4.3%, as officials say the labor market is stabilizing, but recovery challenges still remain.
Minnesota’s unemployment rate stayed at 4.5% in March while the national rate dipped to 4.3%, as officials say the labor market is stabilizing, but recovery challenges still remain.
Mystic Lake Amphitheater holding job fair ahead of June opening
Mystic Lake Amphitheater is gearing up for its big June debut, and says it's looking to hire hundreds of people to help run it.
Mystic Lake Amphitheater is gearing up for its big June debut, and says it's looking to hire hundreds of people to help run it.
Minnesota unemployment rate increases, job growth remains flat: Data
Minnesota’s job growth was flat in January, as unemployment rose to 4.4%, according to newly released data.
Minnesota’s job growth was flat in January, as unemployment rose to 4.4%, according to newly released data.
New laws in Minnesota that go in effect Jan. 1, 2026
From the new paid leave law to increased watercraft surcharges, several new laws are set to take effect in Minnesota on Jan. 1, 2026. Here's a list.
From the new paid leave law to increased watercraft surcharges, several new laws are set to take effect in Minnesota on Jan. 1, 2026. Here's a list.
Minnesota paid leave law notifications required beginning Dec. 1
Before the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave law takes effect at the beginning of 2026, employers will be required to notify their workers of their rights first.
Before the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave law takes effect at the beginning of 2026, employers will be required to notify their workers of their rights first.
Target sends out layoff notices to 1,000 employees on Tuesday
Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.
Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.
Target layoffs could show sign in changing retail landscape
Target is set to notify 1,000 corporate employees of layoffs on Tuesday, while Amazon is also reducing its workforce. Axios reporter Nick Halter discusses how these layoffs might signal shifts in the retail industry.
Target is set to notify 1,000 corporate employees of layoffs on Tuesday, while Amazon is also reducing its workforce. Axios reporter Nick Halter discusses how these layoffs might signal shifts in the retail industry.
Federal worker union pressures Dems to end shutdown
The nation’s largest federal employee union is now pressuring Democrats to accept a GOP plan to temporarily reopen the government. FOX’s Doug Luzader has the latest.
The nation’s largest federal employee union is now pressuring Democrats to accept a GOP plan to temporarily reopen the government. FOX’s Doug Luzader has the latest.
Target workers await layoff news
Target announced on Oct. 23 that it will eliminate 1,800 corporate positions. This includes 1,000 employee layoffs and the closure of 800 unfilled jobs. Employees are scheduled to be notified of the layoffs on Tuesday. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has more on the story.
Target announced on Oct. 23 that it will eliminate 1,800 corporate positions. This includes 1,000 employee layoffs and the closure of 800 unfilled jobs. Employees are scheduled to be notified of the layoffs on Tuesday. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has more on the story.
Target layoffs: what 1,800 job cuts reflect a changing retail economy
Target is cutting 1,800 corporate positions?about 8% of its global office workforce?with a number of these layoffs impacting its Minneapolis headquarters. Analyst John Boyd explains what the restructuring reveals about automation, AI, and the future of Minnesota?s job market.
Target is cutting 1,800 corporate positions?about 8% of its global office workforce?with a number of these layoffs impacting its Minneapolis headquarters. Analyst John Boyd explains what the restructuring reveals about automation, AI, and the future of Minnesota?s job market.
Here’s who’s running for St. Paul Mayor in 2025: List
St. Paul’s next mayor will be tasked with overseeing the rebound of a downtown, dealing with the fallout of an unprecedented cyberattack and a continuing homeless crisis. Here's the current list of candidates.
St. Paul’s next mayor will be tasked with overseeing the rebound of a downtown, dealing with the fallout of an unprecedented cyberattack and a continuing homeless crisis. Here's the current list of candidates.
‘Blatant sex discrimination’ settlements reached with Minnesota businesses
Two separate settlements have been reached with Minnesota businesses over findings of “blatant workplace discrimination" that violated the state’s civil rights laws.
Two separate settlements have been reached with Minnesota businesses over findings of “blatant workplace discrimination" that violated the state’s civil rights laws.
Sophisticated scam targeting job seekers
A Minnesota woman was the target of a sophisticated job scam, where the scammers were pretending to be a real tech company. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.
A Minnesota woman was the target of a sophisticated job scam, where the scammers were pretending to be a real tech company. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest.