Unemployment continues to hurt low-income workers amid pandemic
Ten months into America’s viral outbreak, low-income workers are still bearing the brunt of job losses — an unusual and harsh feature of the pandemic recession that flattened the economy last spring.
Ten months into America’s viral outbreak, low-income workers are still bearing the brunt of job losses — an unusual and harsh feature of the pandemic recession that flattened the economy last spring.
Minnesota gets grant to help recovering addicts return to workforce
Minnesota is making available grants for people who have survived the opioid epidemic and are now looking to return to the workforce.
Minnesota is making available grants for people who have survived the opioid epidemic and are now looking to return to the workforce.
What does the new COVID relief bill mean for unemployed Minnesotans?
The coronavirus relief package the president signed Sunday comes with an 11 week extension of unemployment benefits, as well as an additional $300 a week boost to state payments.
The coronavirus relief package the president signed Sunday comes with an 11 week extension of unemployment benefits, as well as an additional $300 a week boost to state payments.
Home Depot recalls nearly 200K ceiling fans after reports of blades detaching, injuring people
Home Depot is recalling nearly 200,000 ceilings fans after reports of the blades detaching and injuring people.
Home Depot is recalling nearly 200,000 ceilings fans after reports of the blades detaching and injuring people.
Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns
Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.
Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.
Lean Cuisine recalls select frozen chicken meals after complaints of plastic in product
More than 92,000 pounds of select frozen Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals are being recalled after several consumers complained of finding hard white plastic in the product.
More than 92,000 pounds of select frozen Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals are being recalled after several consumers complained of finding hard white plastic in the product.
Puppy scams up 280% amid COVID-19 pandemic compared to 2019
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
According to Honest Paws, a company that creates CBD products for pets, puppy scams amid the COVID-19 pandemic were up a staggering 280% between April and September.
Honda issues major recall worldwide
Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.
Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.
Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
DEED to begin payments to unemployed high school students impacted by COVID-19
Starting Friday, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will begin processing unemployment benefit payments for workers in high school who were affected by the pandemic.
Starting Friday, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will begin processing unemployment benefit payments for workers in high school who were affected by the pandemic.
McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.
Unemployment benefits deadline approaching for high school students impacted by COVID-19
High school graduate Cole Stevens found himself in debt after receiving unemployment benefits from the state. He applied after losing his job when The Grind Coffee closed its doors as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
High school graduate Cole Stevens found himself in debt after receiving unemployment benefits from the state. He applied after losing his job when The Grind Coffee closed its doors as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 142,000 Dollar Tree candles recalled for fire hazard
Officials warned that the Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles could pose fire and burn hazards due to high flames.
Officials warned that the Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles could pose fire and burn hazards due to high flames.
Scam alert: HHS warns of fake social media accounts promising COVID-19 grant money
The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of yet another COVID-19-related scam being perpetrated through social media.
The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is warning the public of yet another COVID-19-related scam being perpetrated through social media.
Is in-person shopping safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
As the holiday season gets underway, health experts say to avoid shopping in stores when possible.
As the holiday season gets underway, health experts say to avoid shopping in stores when possible.
Black Friday online sales hit record amid COVID-19 pandemic
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.
Crock-Pot recall: Nearly 1 million Sunbeam products recalled for burn hazard
Just days before Thanksgiving, Sunbeam Products is voluntarily recalling more than 900,000 of its Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers for a potential burn hazard.
Just days before Thanksgiving, Sunbeam Products is voluntarily recalling more than 900,000 of its Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers for a potential burn hazard.
U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.
Costco selling $17.5K private jet membership that lasts 1 year
Although the $17,499.99 membership is quite a hefty fee, it also comes with a $3,500 Costco Shop Card and $4,000 worth of flight credit.
Although the $17,499.99 membership is quite a hefty fee, it also comes with a $3,500 Costco Shop Card and $4,000 worth of flight credit.
Nike to release self-lacing Air Jordan 11 in December
The revolutionary new self-lacing Air Jordans also change color and feature flashing lights on the sides.
The revolutionary new self-lacing Air Jordans also change color and feature flashing lights on the sides.