Republicans likely to drop $1B White House ballroom security proposal
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.
Minnesota Memorial Day travel: Gas prices could hit $4.80 this summer
Memorial Day weekend is kicking off summer, but this year, drivers are facing some of the highest gas prices in years.
Memorial Day weekend is kicking off summer, but this year, drivers are facing some of the highest gas prices in years.
Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
Bank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Montana to implement SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions — See what other states have bans
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.
Minnesota politics: What didn’t get finished?
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
Honda posts first-ever annual loss in nearly 70 years as electric vehicle bet backfires
Honda was hit with $9 billion in restructuring costs based on low electric vehicle demand and President Donald Trump's "Made in America" policies.
Honda was hit with $9 billion in restructuring costs based on low electric vehicle demand and President Donald Trump's "Made in America" policies.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
How does unemployment work?
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
The U.S. is in what economists are calling a “low-hire, low-fire" state, which means many people who are out of work are struggling to find new jobs. Here’s what to know about unemployment benefits.
Fidelity $2.5M data breach settlement: See if you qualify
Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.
Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.
April had the 6th-highest gas prices in nearly 4 years
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
Consumers faced record-breaking hardship at the pump in April as the national average for a gallon of gas exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
MN GOP addresses end of session deals
Minnesota Republicans offer input on a flurry of end of legislative session deals that range from property tax cuts to funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says collectively the agreements should provide “affordability relief” for Minnesotans.
Minnesota Republicans offer input on a flurry of end of legislative session deals that range from property tax cuts to funding for the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says collectively the agreements should provide “affordability relief” for Minnesotans.
Gas prices rise again amid Iran war, tax relief debated
Drivers across the United States are seeing another spike in gas prices amid the ongoing war in Iran. President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax, but the impact would likely be minimal. Meanwhile, a separate debate is intensifying over Department of Homeland Security funding, where Republicans are close to advancing funding, but Democrats are holding out for broader reforms.
Drivers across the United States are seeing another spike in gas prices amid the ongoing war in Iran. President Trump supports suspending the federal gas tax, but the impact would likely be minimal. Meanwhile, a separate debate is intensifying over Department of Homeland Security funding, where Republicans are close to advancing funding, but Democrats are holding out for broader reforms.
Minneapolis Fed president discusses economic outlook
The Minneapolis Fed president spoke the economic outlook for the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
The Minneapolis Fed president spoke the economic outlook for the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest.
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Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota report [FULL]
Established in January 2025, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee reviews its Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota 2025-26 report on Wednesday as part of a final meeting held to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” in Minnesota.
Established in January 2025, the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee reviews its Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Minnesota 2025-26 report on Wednesday as part of a final meeting held to “understand the scope and depth of fraud in public programs” in Minnesota.
Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.
Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.