Walgreens increases starting wage for hourly workers to $15
Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.
Osseo family bar among latest hit by staff shortages
Martin Duffy is proud of his bar and restaurant that he built with his family in downtown Osseo. But now, after they couldn’t find enough workers, they’ve had to make a difficult decision.
Delta Air Lines hiring 5,000 workers during COVID-19 rebound
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says business is soaring post-lockdown, and the company is hiring thousands of workers to keep up with demand.
Minimum wage increasing in Minneapolis, St. Paul on July 1
The minimum wage is going up in Minneapolis and St. Paul Thursday.
Adults living with special needs miss out on opportunities amid labor shortage
Services for adults with special needs are being impacted by a labor shortage in the state of Minnesota, joining a number of industries trying to reclaim employees lost in the pandemic.
Minnesota adds 14,800 jobs in May after end of COVID-19 restrictions
The unemployment rate in Minnesota was down to 4 percent in May after the state added thousands of leisure and hospitality jobs following the dropping of COVID-19 restrictions statewide.
Minnesota mails layoff notices to state workers as possible July 1 shutdown looms
Minnesota's state workers received notices Tuesday warning of a possible July 1 state government shutdown.
Biden touts economic recovery as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
Valleyfair to reopen May 22 with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
Valleyfair will open May 22 and tickets will be on a reservation basis only. All visitors over the age of two must be wearing a face covering at all times, except when eating or drinking.
Andersen Windows and Doors looking to hire 1,000 workers as state rebounds from pandemic
The nation's home renovation and construction boom has led to a hiring blitz for one Minnesota manufacturing company. Andersen Windows and Doors is looking to hire at least 1,000 workers.
Amid pandemic setbacks, Minnesota women strive to reenter workforce
Top state officials led a virtual roundtable discussion Tuesday regarding the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on women in the workforce, addressing job loss, unequal pay, childcare challenges and more.
Valleyfair to hire 1,000 ahead of May 22 opening
Valleyfair plans to hire 1,000 new staff members for the 2021 season, the amusement park announced Monday.
The top 10 most in demand jobs in Minnesota
While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainties in some industries, there are many employers in Minnesota looking to fill open job positions.
Unemployment continues to hurt low-income workers amid pandemic
Ten months into America’s viral outbreak, low-income workers are still bearing the brunt of job losses — an unusual and harsh feature of the pandemic recession that flattened the economy last spring.
Minnesota gets grant to help recovering addicts return to workforce
Minnesota is making available grants for people who have survived the opioid epidemic and are now looking to return to the workforce.
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.