Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
OpenAI launches free ChatGPT program for transitioning veterans entering civilian workforce
OpenAI launched a free ChatGPT Plus program for transitioning veterans and service members, as the initiative tackles the employment challenge with AI-powered career tools.
OpenAI launched a free ChatGPT Plus program for transitioning veterans and service members, as the initiative tackles the employment challenge with AI-powered career tools.
Tariff dividend: What Trump is again saying about possible 2025 stimulus checks
President Trump on Sunday again hinted at the possibility of a 2025 stimulus check. Here's what he's saying.
President Trump on Sunday again hinted at the possibility of a 2025 stimulus check. Here's what he's saying.
United Way reports a 150% increase in food-related requests since mid-October
Greater Twin Cities United Way is stepping up to address the food crisis amid the federal government shutdown.
Greater Twin Cities United Way is stepping up to address the food crisis amid the federal government shutdown.
SNAP cuts threaten rural Minnesota's economy
Rural Minnesota communities are feeling the pinch as delayed SNAP benefits impact local grocery stores and the broader economy.
Rural Minnesota communities are feeling the pinch as delayed SNAP benefits impact local grocery stores and the broader economy.
State blames reporting errors for outsized SNAP payout figures
The state on Friday said reporting errors led to what appeared to be dramatic spikes in federal food benefit payouts in recent years. The agency that administers the program in Minnesota issued the explanation after a Republican state lawmaker and others on social media questioned the numbers.
The state on Friday said reporting errors led to what appeared to be dramatic spikes in federal food benefit payouts in recent years. The agency that administers the program in Minnesota issued the explanation after a Republican state lawmaker and others on social media questioned the numbers.
SNAP latest: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full funding for aid program
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
FAA's order to reduce flights at airports amid shutdown is in effect. What we know
Flights at airports nationwide are being cut, while hundreds more scheduled for Friday already have been canceled leaving travelers scrambling.
Flights at airports nationwide are being cut, while hundreds more scheduled for Friday already have been canceled leaving travelers scrambling.
‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
Minnesota Rusco files for bankruptcy after abrupt closure
Minnesota Rusco is filing for bankruptcy after it closed its doors without warning in late October, with some customers filing their own lawsuits over unfinished home improvement projects.
Minnesota Rusco is filing for bankruptcy after it closed its doors without warning in late October, with some customers filing their own lawsuits over unfinished home improvement projects.
2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Mike Tyson hopes new business venture could help SNAP enrollees during government shutdown
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Here’s who’s running for St. Paul Mayor in 2025: List
St. Paul’s next mayor will be tasked with overseeing the rebound of a downtown, dealing with the fallout of an unprecedented cyberattack and a continuing homeless crisis. Here's the current list of candidates.
St. Paul’s next mayor will be tasked with overseeing the rebound of a downtown, dealing with the fallout of an unprecedented cyberattack and a continuing homeless crisis. Here's the current list of candidates.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.