Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
Minneapolis skyway cafe owner finds new avenues for revenue as pandemic lull continues
The owner of a skyway café in downtown Minneapolis, who has seen his business get beat up in the pandemic, is finding new ways to bring in cash as he fights to see his cafe through the COVID-19 disruption.
The owner of a skyway café in downtown Minneapolis, who has seen his business get beat up in the pandemic, is finding new ways to bring in cash as he fights to see his cafe through the COVID-19 disruption.
Minnesota food pantries still face high demand as pandemic struggles drag on
The strain of the pandemic on food pantries and kitchens is still being felt, even as a return to normal appears to be in reach.
The strain of the pandemic on food pantries and kitchens is still being felt, even as a return to normal appears to be in reach.
Minnesota has regained just 49% of jobs lost at start of COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota has regained just 49% of the jobs lost at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic development officials say.
Minnesota has regained just 49% of the jobs lost at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic development officials say.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
Wages are only up because the bottom half of workers lost their jobs
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
Stimulus checks: IRS says next batch of payments will be disbursed in coming days
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
Biden, Harris and others begin promoting COVID-19 relief plan's benefits during 'Help is Here' tour
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of third stimulus check delivery
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Pending stimulus check? Here's when your money could be released
Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'
Many Americans already see the money in their bank account but they are not able to access it because it is 'pending.'
After 2020 shutdown, Minnesota event venues expect busy year as wedding planning is underway
One day after Governor Tim Walz announced multiple rollbacks on COVID-19 restrictions, businesses hoping for a brighter 2021 are still taking it in.
One day after Governor Tim Walz announced multiple rollbacks on COVID-19 restrictions, businesses hoping for a brighter 2021 are still taking it in.
Minnesota students and businesses hopeful for prom, graduations this summer
The loosening of more COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota comes at the perfect time for many high schoolers as they prepare for two big traditions.
The loosening of more COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota comes at the perfect time for many high schoolers as they prepare for two big traditions.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Minnesota unemployment rate falls, but many leaving labor force
Minnesota’s unemployment rate is falling, although the state Department of Employment and Economic Development says the decline is due to people leaving the labor force.
Minnesota’s unemployment rate is falling, although the state Department of Employment and Economic Development says the decline is due to people leaving the labor force.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
Third stimulus check calculator: See how much money you could receive from Biden's relief bill
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
The cash payments included in the nearly $2T stimulus bill are the largest yet.
Stimulus passes Congress: Here's when you'll get $1,400
Congress passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package Wednesday and President Joe Biden plans to sign it by week's end, providing $1,400 stimulus checks and an expansion of unemployment benefits.
Congress passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package Wednesday and President Joe Biden plans to sign it by week's end, providing $1,400 stimulus checks and an expansion of unemployment benefits.