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.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Walz signs executive order ending college degree requirements for most state jobs
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Monday eliminating four-year college degree requirements for more than 75% of state jobs.
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.
Hormel union workers reach tentative agreement
Union workers at Hormel in Austin, Minnesota, have reached a tentative agreement with the company after ongoing negotiations.
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.
Data breach at Minnesota jobs website reported, users warned to protect info
Job seekers have been warned to protect any additional info that might not have been available at the time of the breach.
Minnesota’s minimum wage increasing due to inflation adjustments
Due to inflation that has increased throughout the nation, Minnesota’s minimum wage will also be increasing with it.