Kidde smoke alarm recall; can fail to alert of fire

This recall involves Kidde TruSense Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag

While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.

Valleyfair to reopen May 22 with COVID-19 safety protocols in place

Valleyfair will open May 22 and tickets will be on a reservation basis only. All visitors over the age of two must be wearing a face covering at all times, except when eating or drinking.

Peloton recalls treadmills after child’s death, dozens of reported injuries

In a major reversal, Peloton on Wednesday announced voluntary recalls of its Tread+ and Tread treadmill machines after dozens of reports of injuries and one child’s death.

Hyundai recall: Possible engine fires for over 390K vehicles

Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires.

Shortage of fuel truck drivers could lead to pains at the pump
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If you?re planning a summer road trip this year, it could be tougher to put fuel in your tank and might cost you more money as there are fewer truck drivers hauling fuel where it needs to go.

US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles

The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.

Verizon recalls 2.5 million mobile hotspots sold to schools, in stores

Verizon is recalling 2.5 million mobile hotspots used by schools and sold by stores after some reports of overheating and two reports of minor burns.

Average US price of gas jumps a nickel per gallon to $2.94

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped a nickel per gallon over the past two weeks to $2.94.

Andersen Windows and Doors looking to hire 1,000 workers as state rebounds from pandemic

The nation's home renovation and construction boom has led to a hiring blitz for one Minnesota manufacturing company. Andersen Windows and Doors is looking to hire at least 1,000 workers.

Andersen Windows and Doors looking to hire 1,000 workers as state rebounds from pandemic
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The nation's home renovation and construction boom has led to a hiring blitz for one Minnesota manufacturing company. Andersen Windows and Doors is looking to hire at least 1,000 workers.

Minnesota Senate doesn't act on direct relief for ratepayers after natural gas price spikes

The Senate has approved $15 million in zero-interest loans for Minnesota's municipal utilities to smooth over the price of natural gas price spikes, but the legislation does not offer any direct relief to ratepayers.

Family lists Milwaukee Avenue Historic District home in Minneapolis

For the last six years, Milwaukee Avenue has been an oasis in the middle of the city for Garrett Peterson and his family, but in a couple of weeks, they will be putting their home in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis up for sale to move closer to their jobs.

More than 2,000 pounds of frozen pasta products recalled over lack of inspection

More than 2,000 pounds of meat and poultry ravioli and tortellini items made by Avanza Pasta are being recalled because they were made without inspection, the FSIS said.

Costco facing cheese shortage amid imported food shipping delays

Costco is having difficulty stocking up on imported cheeses due to a shortage of shipping containers, which is causing delays in the shipment of wheels of the charcuterie staple among other imported foods.