SNAP food benefits at risk amid government shutdown
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As the government shutdown nears the one-month mark, more Americans will start feeling the pain. The Trump administration is now warning that food assistance programs are just days away rom running out of money. FOX’s Doug Luzader has more on the story.

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.

Your tax refund could be bigger in 2026 – here's how

Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.

Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026: How much you'll get

The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.

What determines the price of gas?
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Gas prices are the lowest they've been in years, so The Afternoon Shift enlisted Patrick De Haan of Gas Buddy to give us all the details on who/what determines the price of gas.

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.

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.

These states get the most Social Security benefits

The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.

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.

California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case

A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.

What to know about FAFSA applications amid government shutdown

The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.

Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know

Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.

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.

IRS reveals 2026 tax adjustments with changes from 'big, beautiful bill'

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).