MN restaurant owners warn: We're being pushed to the brink
Hospitality Minnesota released its 2026 State of Hospitality report, revealing that the state's hospitality industry is "stressed and on the brink". Operators are facing a complex economic crisis driven by rising wholesale food and equipment prices, increasing labor costs, tariffs, and metro regulations.
Hospitality Minnesota released its 2026 State of Hospitality report, revealing that the state's hospitality industry is "stressed and on the brink". Operators are facing a complex economic crisis driven by rising wholesale food and equipment prices, increasing labor costs, tariffs, and metro regulations.
Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis
Minneapolis is set to be featured in the Michelin Guide’s American Great Lakes region, along with five other cities. Meet Minneapolis President and CEO Melvin Tennant announced the news on Wednesday at a press conference.
Minneapolis is set to be featured in the Michelin Guide’s American Great Lakes region, along with five other cities. Meet Minneapolis President and CEO Melvin Tennant announced the news on Wednesday at a press conference.
Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis as part of Great Lakes region expansion
Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.
Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.
Global air chief warns it could take months to replenish jet fuel supply
Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
GM recalls over 270K Chevrolet Malibu cars for rearview camera issues
General Motors’ latest recall affects Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025.
General Motors’ latest recall affects Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025.
MICHELIN Guide expands to Milwaukee; 5 other Great Lakes cities
VISIT Milwaukee announced on Wednesday that Michelin Guide will expand into the American Great Lakes, placing Milwaukee on the global map of world-class dining.
VISIT Milwaukee announced on Wednesday that Michelin Guide will expand into the American Great Lakes, placing Milwaukee on the global map of world-class dining.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in Minnesota
According to the Lendingtree study, Minnesota is the 12th-most expensive state in the U.S. to raise a young child.
According to the Lendingtree study, Minnesota is the 12th-most expensive state in the U.S. to raise a young child.
Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.
ICE arrested over 800 people after tips from TSA, data shows
Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.
Minnesota e-bike vs e-moto: What parents need to know before summer
As warmer weather approaches, Minnesota roads and paths are about to see a bounty of bikes, but a new bill could change the rules for electric-powered two-wheelers.
As warmer weather approaches, Minnesota roads and paths are about to see a bounty of bikes, but a new bill could change the rules for electric-powered two-wheelers.
These states rank as the best places to work from home, analysis finds
A new WalletHub analysis highlights how location continues to shape the remote work experience, even as flexible arrangements remain common after the pandemic.
A new WalletHub analysis highlights how location continues to shape the remote work experience, even as flexible arrangements remain common after the pandemic.
Corvette recall: GM pulls vehicles over faulty software issue
General Motors latest recall affects certain Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured between 2025 and 2026.
General Motors latest recall affects certain Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured between 2025 and 2026.
US weighs permanent ban of Chinese air bag inflators after 10 deaths
Transportation officials are warning about dangerous air bag inflators made in China that could be in your vehicle illegally. Here’s how to check and what to know about the DTN product.
Transportation officials are warning about dangerous air bag inflators made in China that could be in your vehicle illegally. Here’s how to check and what to know about the DTN product.
Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
Travelers thank unpaid TSA workers at MSP
We are now 50 days into what has become the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. While the standoff previously caused lines stretching up to six hours at some of the nation’s busiest airports, travelers at MSP International Airport are getting through security smoothly—and they are incredibly thankful.
We are now 50 days into what has become the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. While the standoff previously caused lines stretching up to six hours at some of the nation’s busiest airports, travelers at MSP International Airport are getting through security smoothly—and they are incredibly thankful.
MSP travelers report smooth security lines despite 50-day government shutdown
Travelers at MSP International Airport are seeing smoother security lines, but concerns remain as the partial government shutdown stretches into its 50th day.
Travelers at MSP International Airport are seeing smoother security lines, but concerns remain as the partial government shutdown stretches into its 50th day.
Ditch the federal gas tax for a vehicle weight fee, auto trade group CEO says
Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.
Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.
New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.
Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.
Minnesota restaurants, hotels profits drop after immigration enforcement and tariff increases
Most Minnesota hospitality businesses saw both profits and customer demand drop during this past winter, according to a new survey.
Most Minnesota hospitality businesses saw both profits and customer demand drop during this past winter, according to a new survey.