70% of Americans plan to retire, but 42% lack savings: Study

According to the survey, over half of respondents said they do not have a 401K or have or know what an IRA is.

Americans plan to spend 24% less on Mother’s Day this year due to inflation

A recent survey from Lending Tree finds that consumers will operate on a budget when shopping for Mother’s Day gifts because of the high prices.

Feds: Kids as young as 10 worked at McDonald's locations in Kentucky

A Labor Department investigation found one franchisee employed 24 kids under the age of 16 to work more hours than legally permitted and children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m. but were not paid.

There are only 3 new cars priced under $20,000 now

The average new car price was $48,008 in March, according to Kelley Blue Book, a drop of $550 from the prior month.

3M laying off 1,100 people at Maplewood headquarters

3M is laying off more than 1,000 people at its Maplewood headquarters, according to a WARN notice dated May 1. 

FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid

Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.

General Mills recalls Gold Medal flour varieties over Salmonella risk

The company is recalling Gold Medal flour products marked with the days March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024 due to samples testing positive for Salmonella Infantis.

Drugmaker Akorn goes bankrupt, recalls medicines for people, pets

The company terminated all employees at its US sites and discontinued its Quality program, leading to a voluntary recall of various products.

People of Color Career Fair in Minneapolis
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This spring?s fair featured 40 employers across a number of business categories. In the food sector, General Mills and Hormel Foods were talking directly with applicants.?In the health care sector, Children?s Minnesota along with North Memorial Health and Allina Heath participated in the event. Target and Toro were here, too. U-S Bank was one of the three premier sponsors along with Anderson Windows & Doors, and Midco.?Major sponsors included Ameriprise Financial, RBC Wealth Management, and Best Buy.?

Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

Program trains Minnesotans for outside work

Learning the ropes of tree climbing, Oliva Peterson is doing a job she never dreamed she’d be doing, tree climbing, far different compared to studying art in college.

National Pretzel Day 2023: Here's where to get a free soft pretzel

Wednesday, April 26 is a day to honor and enjoy one of America’s favorite, twisted snacks. Here are some U.S. chains offering pretzel freebies.