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.
Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
Minneapolis job fair aims to reverse rising Black women unemployment
A job fair in Minneapolis is set to tackle the rising unemployment rate among Black women, a trend that economists warn could indicate broader economic issues.
A job fair in Minneapolis is set to tackle the rising unemployment rate among Black women, a trend that economists warn could indicate broader economic issues.
Minnesota exports drop $1.3 billion in Q2 of 2025, fuel and gas lead decline
DEED officials said mineral fuel and oil exports to Canada fell 96%, compared to the second quarter of 2024, and contributed to more than half of the state’s overall decline.
DEED officials said mineral fuel and oil exports to Canada fell 96%, compared to the second quarter of 2024, and contributed to more than half of the state’s overall decline.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Government shutdown: When will WIC run out of funds in MN?
Federal officials are warning funds for WIC could run out in coming days if a deal isn't reached to end the government shutdown. We are looking at where the programs stands in Minnesota.
Federal officials are warning funds for WIC could run out in coming days if a deal isn't reached to end the government shutdown. We are looking at where the programs stands in Minnesota.
SNAP benefits increase this week: These are the new amounts in Minnesota
Starting this week, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a modest monthly bump under the Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.
Starting this week, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a modest monthly bump under the Department of Agriculture’s annual cost-of-living update.
Minnesota impact: Government shutdown politics and economics
A federal government shutdown started at the stroke of midnight as the new month arrived.
A federal government shutdown started at the stroke of midnight as the new month arrived.
How the government shutdown will impact the economy
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.