December jobs report: 50,000 jobs added, capping off slow 2025
The U.S. economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, capping off the worst year for hiring since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know.
The U.S. economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, capping off the worst year for hiring since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know.
Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Here are the top cities to find a job in 2026, data says
Looking for a fresh start in 2026? A new study has revealed the best U.S. cities for jobs.
Looking for a fresh start in 2026? A new study has revealed the best U.S. cities for jobs.
19 states, including MN, see minimum wage boost
19 states across the U.S. are seeing minimum wage increases for employees.
19 states across the U.S. are seeing minimum wage increases for employees.
US Small Business Administration suspends 6,900 MN borrowers for suspected fraud
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
These states are increasing the minimum wage in 2026
Significant wage hikes kick in Jan. 1 for millions of workers across these states. See if your area made the list.
Significant wage hikes kick in Jan. 1 for millions of workers across these states. See if your area made the list.
Minnesota’s minimum wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2026
Minnesota will have a new minimum wage beginning on Jan. 1, 2026, as rates are adjusted for inflation.
Minnesota will have a new minimum wage beginning on Jan. 1, 2026, as rates are adjusted for inflation.
President Trump to address the nation
President Trump is set to deliver an address to the nation on Wednesday night, as the administration hopes to end the year on firmer footing. The White House isn’t divulging much about this address, but we expect a whole range of topics from the economy to foreign policy. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
President Trump is set to deliver an address to the nation on Wednesday night, as the administration hopes to end the year on firmer footing. The White House isn’t divulging much about this address, but we expect a whole range of topics from the economy to foreign policy. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
Delayed November jobs report shows US added 64K jobs but lost 105K in October
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
U.S. layoffs hit five-year high: over 1 million jobs lost
The U.S. job market is facing significant challenges with over one million layoffs this year, raising concerns among economists about future economic hardships.
The U.S. job market is facing significant challenges with over one million layoffs this year, raising concerns among economists about future economic hardships.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices
The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.
The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.
These states unemployment claims are decreasing the most, data finds
With applications for unemployment benefits falling nationwide to one of its lowest marks in a few years, these states experienced the biggest drop in claims filed.
With applications for unemployment benefits falling nationwide to one of its lowest marks in a few years, these states experienced the biggest drop in claims filed.
Woodbury Dental Arts reaches settlement with MN authorities, state now accepting refund claims
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with the Woodbury Dental Arts' bankruptcy trustee, allowing consumers to seek refunds for services they paid for but never received.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with the Woodbury Dental Arts' bankruptcy trustee, allowing consumers to seek refunds for services they paid for but never received.
US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic
Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.
Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.
Minnesota's looming budget deficit widens under new forecast despite cuts
The Minnesota budget office is projecting an increasing deficit for the state in its next budget cycle, despite cuts during the previous legislative session.
The Minnesota budget office is projecting an increasing deficit for the state in its next budget cycle, despite cuts during the previous legislative session.
Oil and gas prices expected to stay significantly lower through 2026
Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.
Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.
Delayed $3.6B aid that helps families pay to heat their homes released to states
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.