COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Minnesota-based businesses can apply for 'Main Street' COVID-19 relief grants starting Monday
Starting Monday, Minnesota businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a lifeline from the state.
Biden tasks OSHA with enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.
Used cars seeing increase in value as microchip shortage slows manufacturing of new vehicles
The chip shortage is sending prices of used vehicles skyrocketing and, in some cases, increasing the value of vehicles bought in recent years above their sale price.
US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
US Postal Service hiring 40,000 seasonal workers for 2021 holidays
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7M Americans on Labor Day
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
Survey: Minnesota tourism sees higher revenue this summer, but challenges remain
A recent Minnesota tourism and hospitality industry survey found businesses saw increased revenue this summer compared to last year, but still face ongoing hardships, according to Explore Minnesota.
Biden's eviction ban blocked: Homeowner options to pursue
The Supreme Court once again ruled the CDC's eviction ban as unconstitutional. (iStock)
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
Osseo family bar among latest hit by staff shortages
Martin Duffy is proud of his bar and restaurant that he built with his family in downtown Osseo. But now, after they couldn’t find enough workers, they’ve had to make a difficult decision.
Minnesota among many states facing school bus driver shortage
With the start of the school year around the corner, a local school bus company is on a hiring blitz.
Vendors still searching for workers with Minnesota State Fair less than 2 weeks away
With the Minnesota State Fair quickly approaching, vendors say they are still searching for workers.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.