Senate GOP seeks permanent income tax cut; Democrats call for targeted relief
Minnesota Senate Republicans are proposing slashing the state's lowest income tax rate nearly in half, but Democrats believe a more targeted approach would be beneficial to those who need relief the most.
Minnesota Senate Republicans are proposing slashing the state's lowest income tax rate nearly in half, but Democrats believe a more targeted approach would be beneficial to those who need relief the most.
Q&A: St. Thomas professor discusses Ukraine and Russia conflict
On Thursday afternoon, FOX 9 Anchor Tim Blotz sat down with St. Thomas political science and foreign affairs professor Renee Buhr to discuss the history of tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
On Thursday afternoon, FOX 9 Anchor Tim Blotz sat down with St. Thomas political science and foreign affairs professor Renee Buhr to discuss the history of tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Minnesotans remember Grumpy Old Men, 1990's filming boom
Half Time Rec in the Como Park neighborhood is known for the bocce ball court in the basement, but its other claim to fame is a connection to one of the most iconic movies ever made in Minnesota.
Half Time Rec in the Como Park neighborhood is known for the bocce ball court in the basement, but its other claim to fame is a connection to one of the most iconic movies ever made in Minnesota.
Minnesota streamer rakes in $300K playing Call of Duty tournaments
Meet "Almxnd." The video game streamer from Minnesota has quickly become one of the best Call of Duty Warzone players on the planet.
Meet "Almxnd." The video game streamer from Minnesota has quickly become one of the best Call of Duty Warzone players on the planet.
Mpls restaurants Sen Yai Sen Lek, Dipped & Debris announce closures
After more than a decade in the Twin Cities restaurant business, the owners of two establishments in Northeast are calling it quits.
After more than a decade in the Twin Cities restaurant business, the owners of two establishments in Northeast are calling it quits.
'One continuous problem:' SWLRT construction causes cracking, flooding at nearby condo building
Southwest Light Rail's ballooning budget and delays have turned heads and led to bipartisan calls for more oversight, but perhaps nowhere is the project more closely watched than at the Calhoun Isles condominiums in southwest Minneapolis.
Southwest Light Rail's ballooning budget and delays have turned heads and led to bipartisan calls for more oversight, but perhaps nowhere is the project more closely watched than at the Calhoun Isles condominiums in southwest Minneapolis.
Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
Wright County sees most new plat, parcel applications in 15 years
With housing prices throughout the Twin Cities remaining strong, and new ones being built not keeping up with demand, some prospective homeowners have turned to a new solution – breaking ground in Wright County.
With housing prices throughout the Twin Cities remaining strong, and new ones being built not keeping up with demand, some prospective homeowners have turned to a new solution – breaking ground in Wright County.
Redmon’s Popcorn opens again after new partnership
If you want the best popcorn in the Twin Cities, most people will tell you Zach Redmon has it. Now there's a new place where you can find it.
If you want the best popcorn in the Twin Cities, most people will tell you Zach Redmon has it. Now there's a new place where you can find it.
Black Women's Empowerment Social promotes homeownership
A group including a local realtor, mortgage lender, and title closer are sharing their expertise in all aspects of the home buying process and hosting the first of its kind Black Women’s Empowerment Social.
A group including a local realtor, mortgage lender, and title closer are sharing their expertise in all aspects of the home buying process and hosting the first of its kind Black Women’s Empowerment Social.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
Mpls, St. Paul launch new electric car-sharing and charging station program
A new service will provide Minneapolis and St. Paul drivers with increased access to electric vehicle (EV) charging spots, and rentable electric vehicle options as well.
A new service will provide Minneapolis and St. Paul drivers with increased access to electric vehicle (EV) charging spots, and rentable electric vehicle options as well.
Home Depot to hire over 100,000 employees in spring hiring blitz
Home Depot is planning to hire more than 100,000 employees ahead of the spring season.
Home Depot is planning to hire more than 100,000 employees ahead of the spring season.
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.