Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state

Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.

Why are home prices so expensive? Blame the boomers, Barclays says

Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.

JM Smucker to acquire Hostess in $5.6B deal

Hostess, the maker of snack classics like Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $5.6 billion.

Smart plugs recalled over shock risk

The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.

Recent food recalls spurred by foreign objects like rocks, insects and plastic - which isn't uncommon

Plastic pieces from frayed conveyor belts, wood shards from produce pallets, metal shavings or wire from machinery are all common. So are rocks, sticks and bugs that can make it from the field to the factory.

Gas prices spike overnight in Minnesota and could climb even higher

Gas prices in Minnesota saw a sudden increase overnight, with some stations seeing prices jump by 40 cents a gallon. So, what’s causing the recent hike? 

Why did gas prices jump overnight in MN?
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The price of gas has jumped by 40 cents overnight at some stations in the Twin Cities metro. GasBuddy indicates a refinery outage may be to blame, and prices could climb even higher for states in the Midwest.

US auto regulator seeks recall for 52 million airbag inflators from ARC Automotive, Delphi

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking to recall 52 million airbag inflators produced by auto suppliers ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive over fears they could explode and hurl shrapnel. 

Eagle Brook proposing new church in Plymouth
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A church that has operated in Wayzata for more than half a decade, and caused controversy over a possible relocation to Minnetonka, is proposing a new location in Plymouth.

U of M apartment lawsuits filed by students
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More than 500 university of Minnesota students who planned to live in a new apartment complex are being told the building construction is not complete, leading to lawsuits.

United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage

United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.