Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

What impact could Trump tariffs have on Minnesota?

President-elect Donald Trump’s threat on Monday to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico when he returns to the White House in January captured the attention of world leaders and prompted warnings from economists that his plans would raise prices for consumers.

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.

Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits

Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.

Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?

President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.

Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million

A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.

Where was inflation the highest in October? Northeast and Midwest cities near the top

The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.

Minnesota's workplace injury, illnesses declined from 2022 to 2023

New survey data shows that Minnesota’s estimated workplace injury and illnesses incidents decreased from 2022 to 2023.

St. Paul wipes out nearly $40 million in medical debt for 32K residents

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced on Tuesday that thousands of city residents are getting nearly $40 million of medical debt wiped out.

How will Trump's campaign promise of mass deportation work in Minnesota?

President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to execute the “largest mass deportation" in the country’s history began to take shape Sunday with the announcement of a border czar.

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point on heels of election

The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.

MN ranked in top 10 states for jobs: survey

A new ranking from WalletHub puts Minnesota in the top ten states for finding a job.

Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why

Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.