What does the new COVID relief bill mean for unemployed Minnesotans?

The coronavirus relief package the president signed Sunday comes with an 11 week extension of unemployment benefits, as well as an additional $300 a week boost to state payments.

DEED to begin payments to unemployed high school students impacted by COVID-19

Starting Friday, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will begin processing unemployment benefit payments for workers in high school who were affected by the pandemic.

Unemployment benefits deadline approaching for high school students impacted by COVID-19

High school graduate Cole Stevens found himself in debt after receiving unemployment benefits from the state. He applied after losing his job when The Grind Coffee closed its doors as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lakeville City Council approves plans for Amazon fulfillment center

The Lakeville City Council approved a resolution for the addition of a 750,000-square-foot Amazon fulfilment center at Interstate South Logistics Park.

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

Walz administration to file appeal against Line 3, delaying project

The Minnesota Department of Commerce will keep up its legal fight against the state's Public Utilities Commission over the Line 3 oil pipeline, further delaying the project.

22 of Minnesota's most in-demand jobs don't require college degree

With high unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the job hunt can be difficult. However, there are still many jobs in demand in Minnesota, some of which don't require a college degree.

Community Career Labs launched in Ramsey County to offer free support to job seekers

Unemployment has soared in recent months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, finding a job has been harder than ever before, but now there's some help out there. 

People of Color Careers launching online to create equitable access to jobs

The organizer behind an effort to promote diversity in Minnesota’s workforce is launching a new initiative. The goal is to ensure professionals of color have equitable access to career opportunities.

Minnesotans worry as weekly $600 unemployment benefit runs out

For the last few months, the federal government has been giving people who lost their jobs because of the pandemic an extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits. Now, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are on the edge of a financial cliff as those extra benefits run out.

$1,200 checks, unemployment benefits: What's in the next coronavirus relief bill?

Senate Republicans unveiled their next round of coronavirus relief on Monday, promising to include a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus checks while cutting back the boost to unemployment benefits.

Save Our Stages Act could give much-needed help to struggling music venues

This week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced legislation set to give relief to music venues that have been shuttered since the pandemic.

Weekly additional $600 unemployment assistance to end: resources available to those looking for work
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As the additional weekly $600 unemployment benefit payment is slated to end this month, DEED Commissioner Steve Grove joined the FOX 9 Morning Buzz to detail resources available to those looking for work and the top jobs in demand now in Minnesota.

Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week

The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.