Job Corps graduates concerned about elimination in Trump’s budget
The Trump administration is looking to cut funding for Job Corps in its upcoming budget, saying the program is unsustainable and a failed experiment. But its participants tell FOX 9 the program has been life-changing for them.
The Trump administration is looking to cut funding for Job Corps in its upcoming budget, saying the program is unsustainable and a failed experiment. But its participants tell FOX 9 the program has been life-changing for them.
People of Color Career Fair expands to St. Paul
Rob Olson sits down with organizers from the People of Color Career Fair to discuss the event expanding to St. Paul.
Rob Olson sits down with organizers from the People of Color Career Fair to discuss the event expanding to St. Paul.
Push for MN workers to return to the office
Gov. Tim Walz issued an order for state employees to return to working in person for at least half the time starting on June 1. Minnesota Rep. Jim Nash (R-Winona) elaborates on what that new order could mean and its challenges.
Gov. Tim Walz issued an order for state employees to return to working in person for at least half the time starting on June 1. Minnesota Rep. Jim Nash (R-Winona) elaborates on what that new order could mean and its challenges.
MN state workers threaten to quit, retire early after return-to-office order
Frustrated state workers protested Gov. Tim Walz’s return-to-office order during a rally outside the State Capitol on Thursday afternoon.
Frustrated state workers protested Gov. Tim Walz’s return-to-office order during a rally outside the State Capitol on Thursday afternoon.
Minnesota pay transparency law puts strain on employers, expert says
Minnesota’s new pay transparency law, which requires most employers to include pay ranges in job ads, has led to a surge in applications from unqualified candidates, an expert said.
Minnesota’s new pay transparency law, which requires most employers to include pay ranges in job ads, has led to a surge in applications from unqualified candidates, an expert said.
MN layoffs are trending higher, earlier in the year
Multiple companies started the new year by filing WARN notices to lay off more than 100 employees in Minnesota.
Multiple companies started the new year by filing WARN notices to lay off more than 100 employees in Minnesota.
Danfoss closing Eden Prairie plant, laying off 110 workers
Danish engineering company Danfoss says it is closing its plant in Eden Prairie. laying off 110 workers in the process, while shifting some operations to its other Twin Cities plant, according to a notice sent to the State of Minnesota.
Danish engineering company Danfoss says it is closing its plant in Eden Prairie. laying off 110 workers in the process, while shifting some operations to its other Twin Cities plant, according to a notice sent to the State of Minnesota.
Minnesota wage growth detailed for those who kept same job: Report
New research shows how much salaries increased year-over-year for Minnesotans who stayed at the same job.
New research shows how much salaries increased year-over-year for Minnesotans who stayed at the same job.
Sanford cut pregnant employee’s hours, fired her after requesting leave: DLI
The investigation says the company cut her hours from 40 to 32 during her pregnancy, and fired her after requesting parental leave.
The investigation says the company cut her hours from 40 to 32 during her pregnancy, and fired her after requesting parental leave.
MN pay transparency law aims to reduce discrimination, wage gaps
Under a new state law, employers will have to include a “good faith" salary range or fixed pay rate in job ads.
Under a new state law, employers will have to include a “good faith" salary range or fixed pay rate in job ads.
New MN law requires disclosure of salary and benefits in job postings
A law taking effect on Jan. 1 will seek to further inform prospective employees on the salary range and benefits they can expect from any given position before they apply.
A law taking effect on Jan. 1 will seek to further inform prospective employees on the salary range and benefits they can expect from any given position before they apply.
MN wage increases released for those who stayed at same job: Report
New research shows how much salaries increased year-over-year for Minnesotans who stayed at the same job.
New research shows how much salaries increased year-over-year for Minnesotans who stayed at the same job.
Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
Minnesota's workplace injury, illnesses declined from 2022 to 2023
New survey data shows that Minnesota’s estimated workplace injury and illnesses incidents decreased from 2022 to 2023.
New survey data shows that Minnesota’s estimated workplace injury and illnesses incidents decreased from 2022 to 2023.
How will Trump's campaign promise of mass deportation work in Minnesota?
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to execute the “largest mass deportation" in the country’s history began to take shape Sunday with the announcement of a border czar.
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to execute the “largest mass deportation" in the country’s history began to take shape Sunday with the announcement of a border czar.
The salary you need to make to live comfortably in Minneapolis: Study
A new study that claims to analyze several metrics has determined how much money a person needs to make to live comfortably in Minneapolis.
A new study that claims to analyze several metrics has determined how much money a person needs to make to live comfortably in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board approves union worker contract, ending strike
A more than three-week-long strike has come to an end after Minneapolis parks union workers voted to approve a new contract with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreational Boards (MPRB) on Wednesday.
A more than three-week-long strike has come to an end after Minneapolis parks union workers voted to approve a new contract with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreational Boards (MPRB) on Wednesday.
Minneapolis park workers approve new contract
Minneapolis park workers approved a new contract with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Thursday after striking for 22 days.
Minneapolis park workers approved a new contract with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Thursday after striking for 22 days.
Minnesota State Fair still hiring help for 2024
The Minnesota State Fair is still looking to hire people for fair-time employment to support the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
The Minnesota State Fair is still looking to hire people for fair-time employment to support the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minneapolis parks workers begin week-long strike
Minneapolis parks workers have begun their week-long strike on the Fourth of July. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Minneapolis parks workers have begun their week-long strike on the Fourth of July. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.