'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary

Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.

Minnesota's budget surplus stable at $17.5 billion

Minnesota's budget surplus was stable at a projected $17.5 billion, according to the latest numbers released on Monday. 

Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained

The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.

White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt

The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.

Downtown Minneapolis seeing a rebound, leaders say

Minneapolis seems to be taking steps forward when it comes to the state of its downtown.

Mall of America launches membership program where shoppers can earn points

The Mall of America has launched a membership program that will reward shoppers every time they spend money at the Bloomington megamall.

Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push

The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.

U.S. economy showed solid growth, but slowdown expected in coming months

The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.