Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
Veteran wins $4M lottery using fortune cookie numbers ‘on a whim’
“We started running around the house,” winner Gabriel Fierro said, “screaming like a bunch of banshees.”
“We started running around the house,” winner Gabriel Fierro said, “screaming like a bunch of banshees.”
Activist group links climate change to increasing crop insurance payments
A new?report?finds extreme weather is costing taxpayers billions of dollars in crop insurance payouts to farmers, according to the nonprofit, Environmental Working Group (EWG).?
A new?report?finds extreme weather is costing taxpayers billions of dollars in crop insurance payouts to farmers, according to the nonprofit, Environmental Working Group (EWG).?
Rare US silver dollar coin sold for $12M by Las Vegas man
GreatCollections Coin Auctions bought a rare silver dollar coin from a Las Vegas man for $12 million with experts saying the coin dates back to 1794.
GreatCollections Coin Auctions bought a rare silver dollar coin from a Las Vegas man for $12 million with experts saying the coin dates back to 1794.
Walz, Senate GOP split on surplus spending ahead of 2022 session
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
How to spend Minnesota's record $7.7 billion budget surplus will be a defining dilemma for the 2022 legislative session, which starts Monday.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $421 million; drawing Friday night
At $421 million, Friday’s jackpot is creeping closer to being in Mega Millions’ 10 most valuable jackpots of all time.
At $421 million, Friday’s jackpot is creeping closer to being in Mega Millions’ 10 most valuable jackpots of all time.
Rent help in Minnesota: Applications close Friday night, $450M ready to distribute
A Golden Valley-based nonprofit is scrambling to get applications for Minnesota's COVID-19 rental assistance program in before the deadline at 9 p.m. on Friday.
A Golden Valley-based nonprofit is scrambling to get applications for Minnesota's COVID-19 rental assistance program in before the deadline at 9 p.m. on Friday.
Rent help in Minnesota: Applications close Friday night, $450M ready to distribute
A Golden Valley-based nonprofit is scrambling to get applications for Minnesota's COVID-19 rental assistance program in before the deadline at 9 p.m. on Friday. Rent Help MN will distribute an estimated $450 million in federal COVID-19 funds to Minnesotans unable to pay rent or utilities.
A Golden Valley-based nonprofit is scrambling to get applications for Minnesota's COVID-19 rental assistance program in before the deadline at 9 p.m. on Friday. Rent Help MN will distribute an estimated $450 million in federal COVID-19 funds to Minnesotans unable to pay rent or utilities.
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Plan to reenergize downtown Forest Lake takes shape
"As good as it sounds." That's the motto for the city of Forest Lake, but in recent years, its downtown area has grown a little tired.
"As good as it sounds." That's the motto for the city of Forest Lake, but in recent years, its downtown area has grown a little tired.
Expecting a 2022 tax refund? Tips for getting your money back faster
The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.
The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.
Afghan resettlement in Minnesota: Klobuchar, Dayton team up to raise donations
Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Governor Mark Dayton are teaming up with two local organizations to help fundraise and bring in donations for Afghan families resettling in Minnesota.
Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Governor Mark Dayton are teaming up with two local organizations to help fundraise and bring in donations for Afghan families resettling in Minnesota.
IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Minnesota lawmakers face $7.7B surplus in 2022 session
The Minnesota Legislature will enjoy a $7.7 billion surplus when it convenes Jan. 31, a strong financial position but one that is bound to set up clashes in this election year over whether to spend the money on plenty of needs or return it to taxpayers. Here’s a look at some of the major issues in play for the 2022 session:
The Minnesota Legislature will enjoy a $7.7 billion surplus when it convenes Jan. 31, a strong financial position but one that is bound to set up clashes in this election year over whether to spend the money on plenty of needs or return it to taxpayers. Here’s a look at some of the major issues in play for the 2022 session:
Long live the Jesse Checks: Walz proposes Ventura policy redux
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.
Minnesota $175 surplus checks: Walz follows past campaign of former Gov. Ventura
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history -- Jesse Checks.
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history -- Jesse Checks.
Boat show returns, but supply chain issues could put damper on Minnesotans' dreams
Greg and Shirley Smith came all the way from Austin, Texas to buy a couple of boats for their new property on Sturgeon Lake just south of Duluth. But they'll have to act quickly if they want to make sure they are able to hit the water this summer.
Greg and Shirley Smith came all the way from Austin, Texas to buy a couple of boats for their new property on Sturgeon Lake just south of Duluth. But they'll have to act quickly if they want to make sure they are able to hit the water this summer.
State unemployment rate tracks down to 3.1 percent, lowest level since pre-pandemic
Despite an anecdotal shortage of workers across seemingly every industry, the state unemployment rate has decreased to 3.1 percent according to numbers released today.
Despite an anecdotal shortage of workers across seemingly every industry, the state unemployment rate has decreased to 3.1 percent according to numbers released today.
Gov. Walz wants to send $175 checks to Minnesotans
Governor Tim Walz said Thursday he wants to send out surplus checks to Minnesotans of $175 for individuals and $350 for couples.
Governor Tim Walz said Thursday he wants to send out surplus checks to Minnesotans of $175 for individuals and $350 for couples.