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.
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.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
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.
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.
Freshpet recalls dog food due to potential salmonella contamination
Freshpet is recalling some Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food that may have been sold at some Publix and Target stores.
Freshpet is recalling some Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food that may have been sold at some Publix and Target stores.
High lead levels found in 2 Happy Tot baby food products, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.
A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.
Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
Minnesota real estate listing software errs, confusing participants in hot market
The real estate listing software Northstar MLS updated its software last weekend, but it broke the system realtors, buyers and sellers use to navigate the market.
The real estate listing software Northstar MLS updated its software last weekend, but it broke the system realtors, buyers and sellers use to navigate the market.
Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June
Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.
Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.
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.
Minnesota's state workers received notices Tuesday warning of a possible July 1 state government shutdown.
Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Costco food courts, sampling and churros coming back
Costco's food sampling is back in June with new safety protocols.
Costco's food sampling is back in June with new safety protocols.
Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands
Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.
Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.
Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
US housing market booms as buyers enter bidding wars amid low supply
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
Mattel collecting old Barbie dolls, Matchbox cars in toy takeback program
Mattel is launching a program that will allow unused toys find new homes.
Mattel is launching a program that will allow unused toys find new homes.
Kidde recalls smoke alarms, combination carbon monoxide detectors over risk of alert failure
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
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.
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.
Mother’s Day 2021: Delicious deals, discounts for deserving moms
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.