St. Paul nursing home workers hold 24-hour strike demanding better pay, more PPE
More than 85 Cerenity Humboldt Care Center workers began a 24-hour strike Monday morning.
More than 85 Cerenity Humboldt Care Center workers began a 24-hour strike Monday morning.
Cub Foods opens community market at damaged Broadway Avenue location in Minneapolis
Cub Foods opened another temporary community market in Minneapolis to address food insecurities near the Broadway Avenue store, which was damaged during the riots that followed the death of George Floyd.
Cub Foods opened another temporary community market in Minneapolis to address food insecurities near the Broadway Avenue store, which was damaged during the riots that followed the death of George Floyd.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
Vintage Super Mario Bros. game sells at auction for record-breaking $114,000
A vintage Super Mario Bros. game sold for $114,000 at a Dallas-based auction, shattering previous bid records for a video game.
A vintage Super Mario Bros. game sold for $114,000 at a Dallas-based auction, shattering previous bid records for a video game.
Costco to keep coronavirus senior hours indefinitely after planning to reduce them
Wholesale chain will maintain its special operating hours at five days a week.
Wholesale chain will maintain its special operating hours at five days a week.
'Inclusion is key': Minnesota entrepreneur creates new brand for Black girls
After working years in the retail marketing industry, entrepreneur Audra Robinson is working to fill a void.
After working years in the retail marketing industry, entrepreneur Audra Robinson is working to fill a void.
Supreme Court upholds cellphone robocall ban
The case, argued by telephone in May because of the coronavirus pandemic, only arose after Congress in 2015 created an exception in the law that allows the automated calls for collection of government debt.
The case, argued by telephone in May because of the coronavirus pandemic, only arose after Congress in 2015 created an exception in the law that allows the automated calls for collection of government debt.
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer recalled over potential toxic chemicals
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
FDA had warned about 9 sanitizers made by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV due to possible methanol
Is it a good time to sell your home? How about refinancing? Twin Cities real estate expert weighs in
Amid the pandemic, the real estate market in the Twin Cities is still going strong --but consumers may have some new questions. Mark Parrish from Lakes Sotheby's International Realty joined the Buzz to help guide those looking to sell, buy, or refinance.
Amid the pandemic, the real estate market in the Twin Cities is still going strong --but consumers may have some new questions. Mark Parrish from Lakes Sotheby's International Realty joined the Buzz to help guide those looking to sell, buy, or refinance.
US consumer confidence rises to 98.1 in June
The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.
The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.
Minneapolis minimum wage to increase July 1, business owners impacted by COVID-19 raise concerns
On July 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Minneapolis will be raised to $11.75 at small businesses and $13.25 at large businesses.
On July 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Minneapolis will be raised to $11.75 at small businesses and $13.25 at large businesses.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
13 Minnesotans sicked by Cyclospora from bagged salads
Officials are warning consumers after 13 Minnesotans were sickened by Cyclospora linked to bagged salads bought at local grocery stores.
Officials are warning consumers after 13 Minnesotans were sickened by Cyclospora linked to bagged salads bought at local grocery stores.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers report widespread cell service outages
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
A large number of T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon customers across the country said they were experiencing outages with their cell service Monday.
Nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns
The beef was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The beef was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.