Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
AARP: Veterans, active service members more likely to be targeted by scammers
The AARP report found that 1 in 3 active-duty military or veteran adults who were sent a service-related scam or offer lost money in at least one instance.
The AARP report found that 1 in 3 active-duty military or veteran adults who were sent a service-related scam or offer lost money in at least one instance.
Elsa Segura sentenced to life in prison for role in kidnapping, murder of Monique Baugh
Elsa Segura, one of the suspects found guilty in the kidnapping and murder of real estate agent Monique Baugh, was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday morning. Segura, 29, was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of release for her role in the murder, which involved making phone calls to set up the kidnapping. The law says she is just as culpable for those actions.
Elsa Segura, one of the suspects found guilty in the kidnapping and murder of real estate agent Monique Baugh, was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday morning. Segura, 29, was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of release for her role in the murder, which involved making phone calls to set up the kidnapping. The law says she is just as culpable for those actions.
FedEx CEO predicts 100M more shipments this holiday compared to 2019 despite supply chain clog
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
Playground sets sold at Costco, Lowe's recalled over entrapment hazard
The recalled products are marketed under the brand names Yardline Play Systems and Gorilla Playsets.
The recalled products are marketed under the brand names Yardline Play Systems and Gorilla Playsets.
Black Friday 2021: Stores closed, open on Thanksgiving Day
Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.
Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
FDA issues warning after spike in eye injuries from alcohol-based hand sanitizers
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dole recalls bagged salads due to possible listeria risk
Dole is recalling several brands of bagged salad after learning of a possible listeria contamination.
Dole is recalling several brands of bagged salad after learning of a possible listeria contamination.
HelloFresh supplier recalls onions amid fast-growing salmonella outbreak
There are 652 illnesses tied to the salmonella outbreak.
There are 652 illnesses tied to the salmonella outbreak.
Minnesota organization works to connect workers with disabilities to jobs
Minnesota is joining a long list of states taking steps to ensure people with disabilities are paid a fair wage. With a recent boost in state funding, one local organization is working to match job seekers that have disabilities with real jobs.
Minnesota is joining a long list of states taking steps to ensure people with disabilities are paid a fair wage. With a recent boost in state funding, one local organization is working to match job seekers that have disabilities with real jobs.
Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Hertz to lease 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
Xcel Energy requests electric rate hike of about 20%
Xcel Energy wants to increase its electricity rate by about 20% over the next three years, adding an average $15 to $21 per month cumulatively to residential customers' bills.
Xcel Energy wants to increase its electricity rate by about 20% over the next three years, adding an average $15 to $21 per month cumulatively to residential customers' bills.
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
Good Day Livin' Large: Minnetonka oasis with its own theater & indoor ice rink
You don't have to wait for ice skating season... if you have your own indoor ice rink. In this edition of Good Day Livin' Large, head inside this cozy Minnetonka oasis, complete with a rink, theater, and outdoor fireplace. Realtor Mark Parrish from Lakes Sotheby's International Realty gives us a tour.
You don't have to wait for ice skating season... if you have your own indoor ice rink. In this edition of Good Day Livin' Large, head inside this cozy Minnetonka oasis, complete with a rink, theater, and outdoor fireplace. Realtor Mark Parrish from Lakes Sotheby's International Realty gives us a tour.
Salmonella outbreak linked to salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's, CDC says
A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.
A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.
Children's toys 'excessively' coated in lead, other chemicals seized by US officials
A shipment of children’s toys coated in dangerously high levels of lead, cadmium and barium and bound for the U.S. was seized this month, CBP said.
A shipment of children’s toys coated in dangerously high levels of lead, cadmium and barium and bound for the U.S. was seized this month, CBP said.
Minnesota unemployment rates show positive trends
Minnesota is cautiously optimistic about unemployment numbers, private sector growth up 1% in September. So far, Minnesota has recovered about 70% of the jobs it lost at the start of the pandemic. DEED Commissioner Steve Grove said it may take until the end of next year to recover them all.
Minnesota is cautiously optimistic about unemployment numbers, private sector growth up 1% in September. So far, Minnesota has recovered about 70% of the jobs it lost at the start of the pandemic. DEED Commissioner Steve Grove said it may take until the end of next year to recover them all.