Trump launches meme coin ahead of inauguration
$TRUMP coins, a new Trump-backed cryptocurrency token, show an image of Trump following his assassination attempt.
These are the best-performing cities in America, report says
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Sales tax cut for some in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz budget proposal
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing the state’s first ever sales tax cut in a budget that raises taxes at the same time.
Americans are annoyed with 'tipping culture' and are leaving fewer gratuities
The size of tips left by American restaurant-goers has shrunk in recent years.
1 in 5 job postings aren’t real, recent study finds
Greenhouse analysis reveals nearly 20% of job postings are “ghost jobs," with no hiring activity, impacting job seekers across industries.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
2024 tax season: Everything you need to know in MN
With the tax filing season now underway in the United States, here's everything you need to know to file in Minnesota.
IRS stimulus check eligibility: What it is and who qualifies
About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
Minnesota PFAS ban: Nonstick pan makers challenge new law
A cookware group is suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency over the new law banning PFAS in cookware, claiming it’s unconstitutional.
2024 tax season: When to file, 1099-K reporting other things to know
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
$1 million lottery ticket sold in Blaine on New Year’s Eve
One lucky lottery player will have a better chance at accomplishing their goals in 2025 after a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in Blaine on New Year’s Eve.
CenterPoint Energy customers face interim rate hike, proposed 3.75% increase for 2025
CenterPoint Energy customers will see a rate hike of 2.4% starting on Jan. 1 while state regulators consider a proposed rate increase for 2025.
IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
Xcel Energy proposes nearly 10% increase to 2025 rates
Xcel Energy says it has proposed electricity rate increases of nearly 10% that would begin in 2025 and 2026.
These states are boosting minimum wage in 2025—is yours on the list?
Starting January 1, 2025, nearly half of U.S. states will implement minimum wage increases, benefiting an estimated 9.2 million workers.
Chinese hackers breach US Treasury workstations: Key details to know
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software provider BeyondTrust, granting them remote access to several workstations and unclassified documents.
Chinese-affiliated hacker breaks into Treasury Department system in 'major incident'
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.