How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
Downtown Minneapolis' recovery has been best in North America over last year: study
After lagging behind other cities after the pandemic, a new study shows downtown Minneapolis has seen the best rebound of all major city downtowns over the last year.
After lagging behind other cities after the pandemic, a new study shows downtown Minneapolis has seen the best rebound of all major city downtowns over the last year.
How much does it cost to raise a child in Minnesota?
A new survey looked at how much it costs parents to raise a child.
A new survey looked at how much it costs parents to raise a child.
Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money
Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.
Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.
This Minnesota Express store is closing as company files for bankruptcy
Express is closing nearly 100 stores as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, including one in Minnesota and two in Wisconsin.
Express is closing nearly 100 stores as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, including one in Minnesota and two in Wisconsin.
Minnesota schools selected for job training grants
Grants can be used to "provide employment training for student learners in high-growth, high-demand occupations."
Grants can be used to "provide employment training for student learners in high-growth, high-demand occupations."
High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month
Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.
Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.
Free electronic tax filing for Minnesotans could be provided by state soon
Stressing over your tax returns? Lawmakers are considering the creation of a free electronic tax filing system that would be available for Minnesotans in the future.
Stressing over your tax returns? Lawmakers are considering the creation of a free electronic tax filing system that would be available for Minnesotans in the future.
America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Americans are still craving connection post-pandemic. The eclipse is creating that moment for us.
Millions of Americans are eager to socialize and make this eclipse a special moment – which includes splurging on the day, data shows.
Millions of Americans are eager to socialize and make this eclipse a special moment – which includes splurging on the day, data shows.
Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
Minnesota investing millions to help train people for high-demand jobs
About $20 million in Minnesota state grants will go to schools and training centers as part of an effort to prepare workers to meet the high demand for five fields of employment.
About $20 million in Minnesota state grants will go to schools and training centers as part of an effort to prepare workers to meet the high demand for five fields of employment.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates millions to Minnesota nonprofits
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on Tuesday that several Minnesota nonprofits would receive millions of dollars in donations.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on Tuesday that several Minnesota nonprofits would receive millions of dollars in donations.
More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else
The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.
The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.
Meta building $800M data center in Rosemount, Minnesota
The parent company of Facebook is building a data center in Rosemount.
The parent company of Facebook is building a data center in Rosemount.
Minnesota guaranteed income program proposed to offer $100 million
One lawmaker is proposing $100 million in new funding for guaranteed basic income program support.
One lawmaker is proposing $100 million in new funding for guaranteed basic income program support.
Minnesota unions make waves with new strategy
Unions across the Twin Cities brought their voices together in a coordinated effort last week, as workers in various industries authorized strikes.
Unions across the Twin Cities brought their voices together in a coordinated effort last week, as workers in various industries authorized strikes.