Supply chain issues, worker shortages cause uncertainty for Minnesota turkey farmer

Supply chain issues, worker shortages cause uncertainty for Minnesota turkey farmer

Since the 1950s, Zimmerman Turkey Farm in Northfield has helped make the most important part of any Thanksgiving dinner. In a state that claims the title of #1 turkey producer in the nation, John Zimmerman says his farm generates 3.5 million pounds of the bird each year. 

Since the 1950s, Zimmerman Turkey Farm in Northfield has helped make the most important part of any Thanksgiving dinner. In a state that claims the title of #1 turkey producer in the nation, John Zimmerman says his farm generates 3.5 million pounds of the bird each year. 

Walz applauds federal funding for energy help while some lawmakers call it a 'Band-Aid'
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Walz applauds federal funding for energy help while some lawmakers call it a 'Band-Aid'

On Thursday Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and governors from other states to discuss federal funding for energy assistance.

On Thursday Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined the United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and governors from other states to discuss federal funding for energy assistance.

US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000

US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000

U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Target, Walmart say holiday inventory is up despite supply chain disruptions

Target, Walmart say holiday inventory is up despite supply chain disruptions

Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.

Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.

Social Security payment increases may be offset by these 5 expenses

Social Security payment increases may be offset by these 5 expenses

Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.

Those receiving Social Security benefits could struggle to meet basic needs in the year ahead. Here are the top five expenses they could struggle with.

Biden asks FTC to investigate 'illegal conduct' by oil, gas companies as prices surge

Biden asks FTC to investigate 'illegal conduct' by oil, gas companies as prices surge

President Biden called for the FTC to probe whether oil and gas companies are engaging in criminal conduct by profiting from artificially high prices at the pump.

President Biden called for the FTC to probe whether oil and gas companies are engaging in criminal conduct by profiting from artificially high prices at the pump.

Food distributor to northwestern Minnesota schools cancels contract due to driver shortage

Food distributor to northwestern Minnesota schools cancels contract due to driver shortage

After a food distributor that delivers food to 57 school districts in northwestern Minnesota had to cancel their contract due to a lack of drivers, school officials had to find new ways to get food deliveries to their cafeterias.

After a food distributor that delivers food to 57 school districts in northwestern Minnesota had to cancel their contract due to a lack of drivers, school officials had to find new ways to get food deliveries to their cafeterias.

Here comes the infrastructure money: Minnesota set to receive at least $6B
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Here comes the infrastructure money: Minnesota set to receive at least $6B

Minnesota stands to get at least $6 billion from the infrastructure package that President Joe Biden signed into law Monday, though wrapping your head around its impact is a complicated task.

Minnesota stands to get at least $6 billion from the infrastructure package that President Joe Biden signed into law Monday, though wrapping your head around its impact is a complicated task.

Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses

Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses

Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.

Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.

This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning

This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning

The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.

The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.

US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising

US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising

For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.

For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.