Black-owned real estate company developing overlooked, underserved communities

Black-owned real estate company developing overlooked, underserved communities

The mission of a new company is to take unproductive and overlooked buildings in Black and Brown communities, and turn them into hubs that address economic, education and health disparities.

The mission of a new company is to take unproductive and overlooked buildings in Black and Brown communities, and turn them into hubs that address economic, education and health disparities.

Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates

Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates

The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.

The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.

Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula

Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula

Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.

Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.

Minnesota joins coalition urging student debt cancellation

Minnesota joins coalition urging student debt cancellation

As calls continue to increase for President to fulfill a campaign trail promise and cancel federal student loan debt for student borrowers, Minnesota will be one state that joins the chorus urging forgiveness.

As calls continue to increase for President to fulfill a campaign trail promise and cancel federal student loan debt for student borrowers, Minnesota will be one state that joins the chorus urging forgiveness.

Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000

Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000

The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.

The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.

US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending

US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending

Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.

Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.

Minneapolis’ first farmers market opens Saturday

Minneapolis’ first farmers market opens Saturday

A true sign of spring in the city, the first farmers market in Minneapolis opens Saturday to kick off the 2022 season.

A true sign of spring in the city, the first farmers market in Minneapolis opens Saturday to kick off the 2022 season.

Family and friends hope to save Pilates studio after tragedy

Family and friends hope to save Pilates studio after tragedy

Family, friends and a north metro wellness community are trying to save a Pilates studio following the tragic death of its founder.

Family, friends and a north metro wellness community are trying to save a Pilates studio following the tragic death of its founder.

‘Skippy’ the food delivery robot unveiled in NE Mpls

‘Skippy’ the food delivery robot unveiled in NE Mpls

As restaurants struggle with a shortage of workers, there’s an increasing chance your next delivery might be made by ‘Skippy’ - a robot.

As restaurants struggle with a shortage of workers, there’s an increasing chance your next delivery might be made by ‘Skippy’ - a robot.

‘The Square’ opening at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

‘The Square’ opening at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

Nearly two years after the murder of George Floyd, the area now known as George Floyd Square continues to evolve with the community around it as a new events center named The Square has announced its opening.

Nearly two years after the murder of George Floyd, the area now known as George Floyd Square continues to evolve with the community around it as a new events center named The Square has announced its opening.

Minnesota businesses wait to pay tax hike as deadline looms

Minnesota businesses wait to pay tax hike as deadline looms

Most Minnesota business owners are waiting until the last possible minute to pay a large payroll tax increase triggered when state lawmakers could not agree to a fix.

Most Minnesota business owners are waiting until the last possible minute to pay a large payroll tax increase triggered when state lawmakers could not agree to a fix.

Target keeping hybrid work approach at Minneapolis headquarters

Target keeping hybrid work approach at Minneapolis headquarters

Several large employers finally returned to their downtown offices in March, after several COVID-surge delays.  But Target, who employs more than 8000 people at its downtown headquarters, decided to keep a hybrid approach.  Workers and their teams have the flexibility to decide when to come to the office.

Several large employers finally returned to their downtown offices in March, after several COVID-surge delays.  But Target, who employs more than 8000 people at its downtown headquarters, decided to keep a hybrid approach.  Workers and their teams have the flexibility to decide when to come to the office.