Deutsche Bank predicts US recession in 2023 due to Fed rate hikes

Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.

Rising home prices, rents weigh on Minnesota lawmakers

Minnesota lawmakers broadly agree that they'll need to help renters and homeowners with rising housing costs, but they're divided over the size and scope of how to spend.

Rising home prices, rents weigh on Minnesota lawmakers
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Minnesota lawmakers broadly agree that they'll need to help renters and homeowners with rising housing costs, but they're divided over the size and scope of how to spend.

Charges: Former MN police chief used $65K in city funds on personal items

The former Alexandria police chief is accused of using city funds to buy more than $65,000 in personal items, ranging from computers to a spotting scope he later sold for cash.

Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says

Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31

Twin Cities auto shop to pay employee it forced to quit $60K

A Twin Cities auto shop will pay a former employee $60,000 for forcing the worker to quit after reporting racial and sexual harassment.

The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes

If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.

Bitcoin 2022 conference: Miami's cryptocurrency craze on full display

Thousands of crypto enthusiasts are gathering in Miami for Bitcoin 2022 as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop blockchain technology.

Minnesota unemployment rate drops to lowest since 1999

Minnesota's unemployment rate fell to 2.7 percent in February, the lowest in 23 years, fueling wage gains and contributing to concerns about persistent inflation. 

Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M

Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.

Brooklyn Park development aims to help startups open, keep businesses open
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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Dean Phillips celebrated a $1 million federal investment in the Brooklyn Park?s Small Business Development and Acceleration Center project.

Yelloh! Schwan’s Home Delivery announces name change

Your favorite frozen pizzas and desserts will soon be delivered to your door by a truck with a different name on it.

What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices

If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.

Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to fight inflation, more to come

The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.