Rosemount oil refinery turns on largest solar installation of its kind

Flint Hills Resources recently completed a $75 million solar panel installation at its Pine Bend oil refinery, which is believed to be a first-of-its-kind project nationwide.

Where are mortgage rates headed amid easing inflation? Experts weigh in

Tuesday’s new report from the Labor Department showed that prices either fell or rose more slowly across a broad range of goods including housing.

US consumer inflation eased in October, driven by cheaper gas, cars and airfares

Inflation in the United States slowed last month in a sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are continuing to cool the consumer price spikes that have bedeviled consumers for the past two years.

Recent court ruling could shake up real estate industry

The real estate industry has operated in the same way for decades, but a recent court ruling could cause a big shakeup. 

Xcel Energy, CenterPoint ask Minnesota regulators for 9% rate hike

On Wednesday, Xcel Energy and CenterPoint, the state's largest natural gas providers, asked regulators for a 9% rate hike to cover inflation and infrastructure demands.

Fed leaves rates unchanged, open to possible future hike

The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahea

Hormel Foods workers vote to ratify new contract

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union announced late Wednesday they have ratified their new contract with Hormel Foods. 

Minnesota Senator visits striking workers as negotiations continue

A United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is now three weeks in, but for the first time it didn’t expand Friday because of progress in negotiations.

Federal student loan repayments resuming: Here's everything you need to know

Interest on federal loans started accruing again earlier this month, and by now, borrowers should have received a notice the first payment is due Oct. 1. FOX 9 is hosting a Q&A with everything you need to know before payments begin.

Summer surge: Minneapolis hotels saw highest weekly demand for rooms since pandemic

It was a good summer for Minneapolis hotels, largely due to sporting and other large events, the State Fair and Taylor Swift's concerts in June. Now, business leaders are looking to keep the momentum.