Minnesota’s fatal workplace injuries remain steady in 2022, report finds

Minnesota’s fatal workplace injuries remained relatively steady in 2022 compared to the year before, but some industries and groups saw an uptick in fatalities. 

Minnesota seeks $2.4 million from contractors for wage theft, unlawful practices

An investigation into each company found 25 employees that allegedly had not been paid what they were due on 19 construction projects, including the Viking Lakes project in Eagan.

St. Paul gave $500 each month to 150 people: Here's what happened

Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.

Target asks some workers in return in 2024
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Target is requesting headquarters employees to come back and work at the office, but it is not as many days as you think.

Departing Bemidji postal worker documents overwhelming package volume

Long, unpaid hours and a toxic work environment are crushing employees at the Bemidji post office, according to a longtime carrier who quit last week. With his help, FOX 9 got a rare peek inside the Bemidji office to see the conditions for workers this holiday season.

Northern MN USPS ?overwhelmed? with volume
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Adding Amazon package delivery services in November has forced USPS workers to work at least 12 hours a day, with the volume of packages not slowing, according to one employee.

Minnesota industrial hemp license applications now open for 2024

Applications for licenses to grow and process industrial amounts of hemp in Minnesota are now open to Minnesotans, subject to restrictions.

Thirsty Whale bakery closing in north Minneapolis citing ‘economic changes’

Citing an “especially hard year" for its business filled with "economic changes," a popular bakery in north Minneapolis has announced it will cease operations.

Local company aims to connect moms with employers in need

Thousands of moms and employers have joined the network that connects them with companies and businesses that need workers.

Network connects moms with companies in need
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Thousands of moms and employers have joined the network that connects them with companies and businesses that need workers.

Woman wrongly fired because of her pregnancy, MDHR finds

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights says an employer wrongfully fired a woman for being pregnant.

Toro announces layoffs in workforce reduction

Outdoor equipment manufacturer Toro has confirmed the company has laid off roughly 100 employees as part of its global workforce reduction efforts.

Minnesota Senator visits striking workers as negotiations continue

A United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is now three weeks in, but for the first time it didn’t expand Friday because of progress in negotiations.

Auto workers strike continues in 3rd week
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A United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is now three weeks in, but for the first time it didn?t expand Friday because of progress in negotiations.

Hormel union workers reach tentative agreement

Union workers at Hormel in Austin, Minnesota, have reached a tentative agreement with the company after ongoing negotiations.

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.

UAW expands strike to include workers in Minnesota, Wisconsin

The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against the three major automakers on Friday, with workers walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and 18 other states.

UAW president Shawn Fain calls on 38 GM, Stellantis plants to strike in 20 states - Ford not affected

UAW President Shawn Fain set noon Friday as a deadline for that progress with Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors or more workers will join the picket line. He's expected to announce the next striking plants at 10 a.m.