From humble start to working with the Timberwolves, Mounds View barber plans expansion
While many business owners are struggling to make ends meet, a barber in Mounds View, Minnesota who came from humble beginnings has turned his shop into a booming business, even in the face of a pandemic.
While many business owners are struggling to make ends meet, a barber in Mounds View, Minnesota who came from humble beginnings has turned his shop into a booming business, even in the face of a pandemic.
Choo Choo Bob's train store among thousands closing amid pandemic
The number of businesses closing their doors is up nationwide, and according to a study, they will likely be closed for good.
The number of businesses closing their doors is up nationwide, and according to a study, they will likely be closed for good.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
Minnesota food banks say hunger crisis lies ahead
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic and food banks say the worst is yet to come.
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic and food banks say the worst is yet to come.
Spyhouse Coffee workers hold 1-day strike over COVID-19 working conditions
Spyhouse Coffee employees were shutting doors around the metro on Saturday, as part of a strike for protections on the job during the pandemic.
Spyhouse Coffee employees were shutting doors around the metro on Saturday, as part of a strike for protections on the job during the pandemic.
Lord Fletcher's closing for winter starting Oct. 12
Lord Fletcher’s on Lake Minnetonka will be temporarily closing on Oct. 12 until Spring 2021, citing the “devastating economic effects of the pandemic.”
Lord Fletcher’s on Lake Minnetonka will be temporarily closing on Oct. 12 until Spring 2021, citing the “devastating economic effects of the pandemic.”
Trade group survey: 40% of Minnesota restaurants could go under if capacity isn't increased
Exactly six months ago Minnesota restricted in-person dining at restaurants. Thursday, one group said nearly half the restaurants in the state may close by January if the state doesn’t ease restrictions.
Exactly six months ago Minnesota restricted in-person dining at restaurants. Thursday, one group said nearly half the restaurants in the state may close by January if the state doesn’t ease restrictions.
Trump says he can talk GOP into going for 'larger' virus aid, including stimulus checks
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
$300 weekly federal boost to Minnesota unemployment benefits likely over after 6 weeks
The $300 a week federal boost to unemployment benefits for Minnesotans who were laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely over after six weeks, state economic officials say.
The $300 a week federal boost to unemployment benefits for Minnesotans who were laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely over after six weeks, state economic officials say.
Minnesota unemployment rate ticks down to 7.4%, recovery slows to a crawl
Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked down to 7.4 percent in August, moving very little from July as the nation's economy recovery slowed to a crawl.
Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked down to 7.4 percent in August, moving very little from July as the nation's economy recovery slowed to a crawl.
Parents: Know your workplace rights amid COVID-19
Under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, employees have rights when it comes to having to miss work to take care of sick children or family members or to be at home assisting with distance learning.
Under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, employees have rights when it comes to having to miss work to take care of sick children or family members or to be at home assisting with distance learning.
Layoffs hit Radisson Blu in downtown Minneapolis following 'catastrophic' business loss due to pandemic
More than 100 employees at the Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown hotel will be laid off due to financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
More than 100 employees at the Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown hotel will be laid off due to financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
UPS to impose hefty holiday fees due to online shopping surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fans, businesses looking for normal amidst most abnormal Vikings game day in Minneapolis
On a normal Vikings game day in Minneapolis, more than 70,000 people would pack U.S. Bank Stadium to cheer on the purple and gold, but this Sunday was anything but normal.
On a normal Vikings game day in Minneapolis, more than 70,000 people would pack U.S. Bank Stadium to cheer on the purple and gold, but this Sunday was anything but normal.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Extended meals program from USDA providing lifeline for Minnesota students
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently extended a summer meal program that allows schools to provide free meals to students as the country works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently extended a summer meal program that allows schools to provide free meals to students as the country works to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jackson, Minnesota coffee shop closes after complaint leads to state COVID-19 compliance check
A Jackson, Minnesota coffee shop says it has closed after someone filed a COVID-19 compliance complaint against them, leading to a visit from state inspectors.
A Jackson, Minnesota coffee shop says it has closed after someone filed a COVID-19 compliance complaint against them, leading to a visit from state inspectors.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.