Over 40K bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled due to serious injury risk, CPSC says

Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Home purchase limits for private equity corporations proposed under new bill

Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to address the issue of rising home prices by banning private equity corporations from owning single-family homes, while also placing a cap on the number other corporations can own.

Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding

U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.

No tax on tips and overtime - IRS publishes instructions for claiming deductions

The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.

Millions of pounds of frozen food products recalled due to possible glass contamination

A recall for millions of pounds of food products from Ajinomoto Foods sold nationwide has expanded due to possible foreign material contamination, according to an alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service. 

LED high bay light fixtures recalled for fire hazard

More than 180,000 units of a PQL LED light fixture are included in a recall, with various model numbers that can be found on the back. Here are the details.

Thousands of baby monitors sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled over fire risk, CPSC says

Hisense Ltd. has recalled 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors due to a possible fire hazard tied to the “parent unit" of the devices, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Oil prices spike due to Middle East conflict
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Oil prices remain high as the conflict in the Middle East continues. Crude prices jumped more than 6%, which likely means prices will be going up at the pumps.

Gas prices will rise due to Iran conflict, but are likely temporary

The military strikes in Iran pushed crude oil prices higher right away on Monday. And word from U.S. leaders that those actions would continue for at least a few weeks only added to the price uncertainty.

How tensions with Iran could impact Minnesota gas prices
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The price of crude oil will jump on expectations that the Iran conflict will continue for at least a few weeks. Tanker traffic is mostly halted through Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of world’s crude oil supplies. Across the U.S., predictions are that gas prices will rise between 10 to 30 cents a gallon, but likely temporarily, and still lower than one year ago.

Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know

Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.

America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot

A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.

Gas prices in MN on the rise amid Iran conflict

Gas prices in Minnesota are on the rise as the conflict in the Middle East is impacting global oil markets, and they are expected to keep going up. Here's where you can find the cheapest gas in Minnesota.

US attacks Iran: Will gas prices go up?

Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022

A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.