Social Security COLA 2027 estimate predicts a benefits increase: What to know
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Rising diesel prices hitting American farmers, truckers hard
A recent uptick in fighting between the U.S. and Iran has oil and gas prices on the rise, and record-high diesel prices could hit your wallet in other ways too. Diesel now averages nearly $6 a gallon nationwide, driving up costs for farmers and truckers, and potentially the prices you pay at the store. FOX's Olivianna Calmes has more.
A recent uptick in fighting between the U.S. and Iran has oil and gas prices on the rise, and record-high diesel prices could hit your wallet in other ways too. Diesel now averages nearly $6 a gallon nationwide, driving up costs for farmers and truckers, and potentially the prices you pay at the store. FOX's Olivianna Calmes has more.
Ground beef up 81% since 2020: What FOX 9's Minnesota grocery price tracking found
For the first time since FOX 9 started comparing grocery prices in 2020, costs have more or less leveled as we went back through the aisles to break down what's changed and how shoppers can keep more money in their wallets.
For the first time since FOX 9 started comparing grocery prices in 2020, costs have more or less leveled as we went back through the aisles to break down what's changed and how shoppers can keep more money in their wallets.
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US take effect
New Canadian tariffs on American goods are now in effect as the trade dispute between the two countries escalates. The tariffs reach as high as 50% and target hundreds of U.S. products, including steel, aluminum, construction materials, home appliances and hockey equipment. FOX 9's Chenue Her reports.
New Canadian tariffs on American goods are now in effect as the trade dispute between the two countries escalates. The tariffs reach as high as 50% and target hundreds of U.S. products, including steel, aluminum, construction materials, home appliances and hockey equipment. FOX 9's Chenue Her reports.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
Minnesota tariffs: Average family paying $2K more as toys, games take hit
Minnesota families are feeling the weight of new tariffs — and it's hitting them in the toy aisle.
Minnesota families are feeling the weight of new tariffs — and it's hitting them in the toy aisle.
These Midwest states have the best budgeters and credit scores in the country
Some Midwest states have come out on top — according to a new WalletHub survey — when it comes to budgeting. See where different states stack up.
Some Midwest states have come out on top — according to a new WalletHub survey — when it comes to budgeting. See where different states stack up.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
Metro property tax hikes loom as cities, counties face funding pressure
Property owners across the Twin Cities metro could soon be paying significantly more in property taxes, and even then, some services may still get cut. Nearly two dozen metro cities and counties are considering higher-than-average property tax increases, with proposals ranging from 2.9% in Eden Prairie to as high as 21% in Dakota County. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.
Property owners across the Twin Cities metro could soon be paying significantly more in property taxes, and even then, some services may still get cut. Nearly two dozen metro cities and counties are considering higher-than-average property tax increases, with proposals ranging from 2.9% in Eden Prairie to as high as 21% in Dakota County. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has the story.
Trump: 'We should have the lowest interest rates anywhere in the world'
Speaking about an agreement with nearly a dozen drugmakers to lower prices for prescription medicine in the U.S., President Donald Trump said Monday interest rates are too high, and America should have the lowest interest rates of anywhere in the world.
Speaking about an agreement with nearly a dozen drugmakers to lower prices for prescription medicine in the U.S., President Donald Trump said Monday interest rates are too high, and America should have the lowest interest rates of anywhere in the world.
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns of text, phone scams amid new study
The Wisconsin BBB released a new study showing the damaging impact of text and phone scams with tips on how to protect yourself from them.
The Wisconsin BBB released a new study showing the damaging impact of text and phone scams with tips on how to protect yourself from them.
Canada strikes back with new tariffs on US
Canada is responding to US tariffs with new tariffs of its own, with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne saying Canada will match the United States “dollar for dollar, rate for rate.” The escalating US-Canada trade dispute targets goods including steel, aluminum and farm products and threatens higher costs for consumers in both countries. The new tariffs are set to take effect Sept. 8, leaving time for a potential deal.
Canada is responding to US tariffs with new tariffs of its own, with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne saying Canada will match the United States “dollar for dollar, rate for rate.” The escalating US-Canada trade dispute targets goods including steel, aluminum and farm products and threatens higher costs for consumers in both countries. The new tariffs are set to take effect Sept. 8, leaving time for a potential deal.
Canada's tariffs' impact on Minnesota
Many Minnesota farmers are caught in the middle of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
Many Minnesota farmers are caught in the middle of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl has more.
Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Trump's beef import plan: Minnesota cattlemen warn it could bankrupt ranchers
President Trump plans to import 660 million pounds of foreign beef without tariffs, aiming to sell it at 25% below market value. Minnesota cattle ranchers say the plan could bankrupt farmers already dealing with the lowest U.S. herd size in 75 years.
President Trump plans to import 660 million pounds of foreign beef without tariffs, aiming to sell it at 25% below market value. Minnesota cattle ranchers say the plan could bankrupt farmers already dealing with the lowest U.S. herd size in 75 years.
Minnesota ranchers react to Trump beef plan
Minnesota’s cattle ranchers are hoping President Trump reverses a new plan to attempt to reduce beef prices for consumers. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota’s cattle ranchers are hoping President Trump reverses a new plan to attempt to reduce beef prices for consumers. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has more.
Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.