An effort to close racial disparity in Twin Cities homeownership

NAREB will host a fair this Saturday at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul to help set people of color and other diverse groups on the path to homeownership, with hopes of closing the diversity gap.

Real estate groups look to close racial disparity
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Four real estate groups are working together and hosting a housing fair with a common goal of closing the racial gap disparity when it comes to homeownership in the Twin Cities.

The name bank: Ikea baby name 'catalog' has more than 800 listings

Ikea names its products after Swedish towns, lakes and other geographical features, but also uses names that have traditionally gone to people.

No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking, here's why

Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.

Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021

Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.

More Minnesotans bringing bikes in for repairs as gas prices soar

High gas prices have some Minnesota families thinking about alternative ways to get around. Bicycle shops told FOX 9 that more people are bringing in their bikes for repairs while they're also seeing an increase in sales on certain items.

Minnesotans turn to biking as gas prices soar
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High gas prices have some Minnesota families thinking about alternative ways to get around.

One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones

The new rules start in 2024 and will only require people to have a USB Type-C cable to charge electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras.

Scott Jensen says he'd cut gas prices in Minnesota but it's easier said than done
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Record-setting gas prices have sent Minnesota politicians scrambling for something they can do to address voters' concerns about inflation ahead of this fall's midterm elections.

Minnesota gas prices make largest leap in nearly a decade
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The average cost for regular gas in Minnesota is now $4.58 per gallon. Compared to just a month ago, that is a 66-cent increase.

Gas prices in Minnesota jump 35 cents in a week

Prices at the pump in Minnesota saw the largest hike in nearly a decade this week as gas prices continue to push above record highs.

Gas prices in Minnesota jump 35 cents in a week
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Prices at the pump in Minnesota saw the largest hike in nearly a decade this week as gas prices continue to push above record highs.