Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Minnesota hotels forced to make difficult cuts amid pandemic
Seven months into the pandemic, the hospitality industry continues to be hit hard. With a decline in occupancy, some hotels are facing some tough decisions.
Seven months into the pandemic, the hospitality industry continues to be hit hard. With a decline in occupancy, some hotels are facing some tough decisions.
Minnesota reports lowest labor force participation in a decade
Minnesota has its lowest labor force participation rate in at least a decade, as tens of thousands of people apparently stopped looking for work in September.
Minnesota has its lowest labor force participation rate in at least a decade, as tens of thousands of people apparently stopped looking for work in September.
Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
Popular restaurateur in Robbinsdale on struggles during pandemic: 'It’s like playing the Hunger Games'
A popular dining spot in Robbinsdale is changing ownership as the business faces financial hardships in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A popular dining spot in Robbinsdale is changing ownership as the business faces financial hardships in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
'One step forward, two steps back': Pelosi dismisses latest White House COVID-19 aid offer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dismissing the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks as “one step forward, two steps back.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dismissing the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks as “one step forward, two steps back.”
Feds: Man stole $17M in COVID-19 relief, bought luxury cars, houses
A Texas man has been accused of stealing $17 million in COVID-19 relief funds and spending the money on luxury cars and houses.
A Texas man has been accused of stealing $17 million in COVID-19 relief funds and spending the money on luxury cars and houses.
Layoffs continue as 840,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.
The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.
IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
Walz hosts COVID-19 roundtable after Trump halts stimulus talks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to President Donald Trump’s decision to shut down talks over a new COVID-19 stimulus package.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to President Donald Trump’s decision to shut down talks over a new COVID-19 stimulus package.
Trump administration to limit skilled-worker visas citing COVID-19 job losses
The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas.
The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas.
Trump halts COVID-19 stimulus talks until after election
President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.
President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.
Nearly 116,000 Minnesotans may have unclaimed $1,200 stimulus checks
Nearly 116,000 Minnesotans have yet to collect their $1,200 stimulus checks, according to state officials.
Nearly 116,000 Minnesotans have yet to collect their $1,200 stimulus checks, according to state officials.
Mankato Halloween company offers to pay for hotel stay, in desperate need of staff
Despite so many Minnesotans being out of work from the pandemic, a Mankato Halloween costume business is having a hard time finding people to fill positions this fall.
Despite so many Minnesotans being out of work from the pandemic, a Mankato Halloween costume business is having a hard time finding people to fill positions this fall.
Surly beer hall closes temporarily after worker tests positive for COVID-19
After a worker tested positive for COVID-19, Surly Brewing is temporarily closing its beer hall.
After a worker tested positive for COVID-19, Surly Brewing is temporarily closing its beer hall.
Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
Stock futures plunge after Trump confirms he has coronavirus
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.