Minneapolis plastic bag fee goes into effect Jan. 1
As we enter 2020, Minneapolis shoppers are reminded that plastic bags will soon come with a fee.
As we enter 2020, Minneapolis shoppers are reminded that plastic bags will soon come with a fee.
2 Kowalski's Market salads recalled due to labeling issue
Two Kowalski's Market salads are being recalled due to an allergen label error, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products contain pine nuts, but the ingredient was not included on the label.
Two Kowalski's Market salads are being recalled due to an allergen label error, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The products contain pine nuts, but the ingredient was not included on the label.
Pentagon memo urges military members not to use DNA ancestry kits
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
Minneapolis developer completes purchase of former Ford site in St. Paul for housing project
A parcel of land formerly owned by the Ford Motor Company in St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood is set to be redeveloped into housing, retail, and office space.
A parcel of land formerly owned by the Ford Motor Company in St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood is set to be redeveloped into housing, retail, and office space.
Duluth woman paralyzed by driver impaired from huffing sues aerosol cleaner manufacturer 3M
A Duluth woman is trying to stop others from being injured or killed from huffing after she was left paralyzed from a crash in which the impaired driver had inhaled an aerosol keyboard cleaner.
A Duluth woman is trying to stop others from being injured or killed from huffing after she was left paralyzed from a crash in which the impaired driver had inhaled an aerosol keyboard cleaner.
Amazon shoppers warned about fake delivery emails that seek to obtain customers’ login information
If you receive an email containing an order confirmation for an item on Amazon that you didn’t purchase, be warned — it could be a phishing scam.
If you receive an email containing an order confirmation for an item on Amazon that you didn’t purchase, be warned — it could be a phishing scam.
Visa warns customers about gas pump hacks
If you swipe your credit card at the gas pump you may be a prime target for cybercriminals, according to a new warning from Visa.
If you swipe your credit card at the gas pump you may be a prime target for cybercriminals, according to a new warning from Visa.
Minneapolis homes going on the market to be graded on energy efficiency
Starting January 15, 2020, homes that go up for sale in Minneapolis will be scored on their energy efficiency.
Starting January 15, 2020, homes that go up for sale in Minneapolis will be scored on their energy efficiency.
2019 holiday shipping deadlines of FedEx, UPS and other major carriers to get packages mailed on time
Between USPS, UPS, FedEx and Amazon — the deadlines to ship packages loom. Make sure your holiday gifts arrive on time.
Between USPS, UPS, FedEx and Amazon — the deadlines to ship packages loom. Make sure your holiday gifts arrive on time.
BBB: 'Secret Sister' Facebook gift offerings are actually a pyramid scheme
Posts spread on Facebook and other sites, that promise participants can receive up to 36 gifts as part of an exchange, are actually part of an illegal pyramid scheme, the Better Business Bureau warns.
Posts spread on Facebook and other sites, that promise participants can receive up to 36 gifts as part of an exchange, are actually part of an illegal pyramid scheme, the Better Business Bureau warns.
Minneapolis City Council approves tax levy hike, 2020 budget passes
The Minneapolis City Council approved Mayor Jacob Frey's 2020 budget, which will bring the largest property tax levy hike in a decade.
The Minneapolis City Council approved Mayor Jacob Frey's 2020 budget, which will bring the largest property tax levy hike in a decade.
Property owner faces fine over Robbinsdale rental dispute
A favor for a friend in need has turned into a legal issue in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. When a man agreed to let his friend stay in a house he owns, he had no idea that the city would get involved.
A favor for a friend in need has turned into a legal issue in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. When a man agreed to let his friend stay in a house he owns, he had no idea that the city would get involved.
That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.
CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.
White Castle frozen burgers, cheeseburgers recalled over listeria concerns
White Castle has issued a recall for select frozen products sold at select retailers over concerns that they may be contaminated with listeria.
White Castle has issued a recall for select frozen products sold at select retailers over concerns that they may be contaminated with listeria.
Walmart apologizes for sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
The sweater shows Santa with cocaine and the phrase "let it snow."
Walmart to no longer sell Water Gremlin products
Walmart will no longer be stocking Water Gremlin products on its shelves, according to a Water Gremlin spokesperson.
Walmart will no longer be stocking Water Gremlin products on its shelves, according to a Water Gremlin spokesperson.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Deadly defect found in another version of Takata air bags
Takata has discovered a new problem with its air bags that has led to at least one death.
Takata has discovered a new problem with its air bags that has led to at least one death.