Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays

Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.

Prudential Financial joins Dayton’s Project in downtown Minneapolis

The 12-story building on Nicollet Mall that was once home to the iconic Dayton's department store for decades has announced a new tenant to occupy its spaces.

Here's how much more you'll pay to heat your home this winter

The average cost of heating a household this winter is set to increase by 17.2%, according to a forecast by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

National Pepperoni Day 2022: Where to find deals and freebies

Tuesday, Sept. 20 is National Pepperoni Day 2022, and many pizza chains are celebrating by offering deals for customers.

Healthy Choice Power Bowl included in recall over misbranded meat

The distributor misbranded the meat that’s in one of the Healthy Choice Power Bowls — sending a chicken sausage when the product is labeled as Korean-style beef.

Extension cords sold on Amazon should 'immediately' be thrown away, CPSC says

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards.

Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows

Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.

Here's how inflation can show up on your restaurant bill

Restaurants, in particular, have been hit hard by the pandemic and inflation. Wholesale food costs for things like eggs, butter, and flour have skyrocketed over the past 12 months.

Typical monthly payment for a new vehicle hits record $743

The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.

Minnesota employers seeing ‘renewed interest’ in labor unions this year

This year Minneapolis teachers and Minnesota nurses walked off the job, and other industries – most recently the railway workers – averted potential strikes. Some experts point to a "renewed interest" in labor unions as one driving reason.

Minnesota employers seeing ?renewed interest? in labor unions this year
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This year Minneapolis teachers and Minnesota nurses walked off the job, and other industries ? most recently the railway workers ? averted potential strikes. Some experts point to a "renewed interest" in labor unions as one driving reason.

Minnesota jobless rate edges up to 1.9% in August, still near record low

Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked up to 1.9% in August as hiring slowed, though the jobless rate remains near a historic low amid a tight labor market.

Minnesota jobless rate edges up to 1.9% in August, still near record low
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Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked up to 1.9% in August as hiring slowed, though the jobless rate remains near a historic low amid a tight labor market.

Minnesota among top 5 states for 'quiet quitting’

The "quiet quitting" trend is sweeping the American workforce as employees' mindsets change from putting in extra hours at work to wanting a better work-life balance. And this concept seems to be quite popular in Minnesota. 

Nissan recalls over 200K pickups due to risk of rolling away

Nissan is recalling more than 203,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because they can roll away unexpectedly when shifted into park.

Bed, Bath & Beyond store closures: Here's the full list

Bed Bath & Beyond has announced which stores it will close in a cost-cutting move to try and turn around its beleaguered business.