1 in 4 Americans have lost job because of coronavirus; most think they'll return to work
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
One out of every four American adults say someone in their household has lost a job to the coronavirus pandemic, but the vast majority expect those former jobs will return once the crisis passes
Minnesota Governor: Retailers expect a shift in consumer behavior for next 18 months
Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesota retailers will likely have to change the way they do business for the next 18 months.
Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesota retailers will likely have to change the way they do business for the next 18 months.
Minnesota Historical Society closes sites & museums through June 30
The Minnesota Historical Society announced it will keep its historic sites, museums and library closed and cancel all in-person events, field trips and rentals through June 30 in response to concerns over COVID-19.
The Minnesota Historical Society announced it will keep its historic sites, museums and library closed and cancel all in-person events, field trips and rentals through June 30 in response to concerns over COVID-19.
Lawmakers consider safe ways to allow salons to re-open as stylists go 1 month without pay
Minnesota hairstylists have been unable to work since mid-March. That means no paycheck and many of them are independent contractors, which means no unemployment payments either.
Minnesota hairstylists have been unable to work since mid-March. That means no paycheck and many of them are independent contractors, which means no unemployment payments either.
Children’s MN announces pay cuts that go until Christmas
Children’s Minnesota is joining a growing list of Minnesota healthcare companies making cuts to ease financial hits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children’s Minnesota is joining a growing list of Minnesota healthcare companies making cuts to ease financial hits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Best Buy to furlough 51,000 store employees nationwide amid COVID-19 pandemic
Best Buy announced Wednesday it will furlough approximately 51,000 employees in the U.S. as its stores remain closed nationwide aside from curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Best Buy announced Wednesday it will furlough approximately 51,000 employees in the U.S. as its stores remain closed nationwide aside from curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online banking outages reported on same day millions of Americans receive stimulus payment
Many users on Twitter reported having trouble accessing their online bank accounts on the same day that millions of Americans were expected to receive stimulus money.
Many users on Twitter reported having trouble accessing their online bank accounts on the same day that millions of Americans were expected to receive stimulus money.
Out of a job? These companies are currently hiring
While many businesses have been ordered to temporarily close amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Minnesota businesses are not only staying open—they are also hiring.
While many businesses have been ordered to temporarily close amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Minnesota businesses are not only staying open—they are also hiring.
Residential real estate market continues to thrive during COVID-19 restrictions
While many industries are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, one industry is continuing to thrive, as March was a great month for residential real estate.
While many industries are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, one industry is continuing to thrive, as March was a great month for residential real estate.
Amazon puts new grocery delivery customers on waitlist amid high demand during COVID-19 pandemic
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
Meat plant closes after 293 workers test positive; nation's meat supply could take a hit
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
A meat plant in South Dakota is being shut down after 293 of its employees tested positive for coronavirus.
State Farm, Progressive to return up to $2 billion to policyholders amid coronavirus pandemic
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.
Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
Who can return to work under Minnesota's revised stay-at-home order?
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced an extension of the stay-at-home order Wednesday, April 8, with new exemptions for certain industries. The extended order will go through May 4. The statewide bar, restaurant and school closures are matched up to the stay-at-home extension, so they will all remain closed until May 4.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced an extension of the stay-at-home order Wednesday, April 8, with new exemptions for certain industries. The extended order will go through May 4. The statewide bar, restaurant and school closures are matched up to the stay-at-home extension, so they will all remain closed until May 4.
Costco gives priority store access to health care workers, first responders in COVID-19 fight
Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Minnesota issues first $600 CARES Act payments to people receiving unemployment benefits
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has begun issuing $600 additional compensation payments to people receiving unemployment benefits.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has begun issuing $600 additional compensation payments to people receiving unemployment benefits.
A delicate dance: Wait for unemployment benefits or look for other work?
Those who have been laid off in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a tough decision. Do you find another job or file for unemployment insurance?
Those who have been laid off in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a tough decision. Do you find another job or file for unemployment insurance?
Minnesota liquor stores seeing strong sales amid pandemic
A small town liquor store in southern Minnesota sold more than 13,000 cans of one specific brand of beer in just three days as people responded to news of the spreading coronavirus in mid-March.
A small town liquor store in southern Minnesota sold more than 13,000 cans of one specific brand of beer in just three days as people responded to news of the spreading coronavirus in mid-March.
BBB gives tips on how to avoid scams about COVID-19 economic impact payments
Payments will begin making their way into accounts within the next few weeks, but the BBB says scammers are taking advantage now.
Payments will begin making their way into accounts within the next few weeks, but the BBB says scammers are taking advantage now.
Costco to limit number of people in stores
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.