Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China will start Saturday, WH says
Experts say the tariffs, which begin Feb. 1, are like launching “a grenade" into the economy.
10 things that could cost more under new tariffs
A 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus additional tariffs on China, could drive up prices on everything from gas and groceries to smartphones and cars.
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday—what it means for gas prices
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday, but he hasn’t decided whether to include oil imports— a move that could affect gas prices despite his pledge to cut energy costs.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
Fed declines to lower interest rate, ending 3-cut run
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
How President Trump's federal funding freeze could impact Minnesota
The State of Minnesota says it is trying to traverse potential impacts of a federal funding freeze that was set to be put in place by President Trump's administration on Tuesday.
2024 MN housing sales, listings recap provided by Realtors associations
The average sale price for a home in Minnesota rose to $404,512 in 2024 – an increase of 4.1%, compared to $388,602 in 2023.
Danfoss closing Eden Prairie plant, laying off 110 workers
Danish engineering company Danfoss says it is closing its plant in Eden Prairie. laying off 110 workers in the process, while shifting some operations to its other Twin Cities plant, according to a notice sent to the State of Minnesota.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
Gas prices hit a 3-year low – where are they headed next?
Drivers are getting some much-needed relief at the pump after gas prices fell significantly nationwide.
Inflation rises 2.7% in November, in line with expectations
US inflation rose slightly last month but remained low.
MN wage increases released for those who stayed at same job: Report
New research shows how much salaries increased year-over-year for Minnesotans who stayed at the same job.