Veterans Day 2025 deals: Where Veterans can get free meals and discounts

Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.

‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says

Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.

Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package

Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

Minnesota Rusco files for bankruptcy after abrupt closure

Minnesota Rusco is filing for bankruptcy after it closed its doors without warning in late October, with some customers filing their own lawsuits over unfinished home improvement projects. 

2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history

The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Audit report for MN Gov and Lt. Gov Office [RAW]
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The Office of Legislative Auditor released its findings of the performance audit conducted on the Minnesota Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's Office. The audit found 12 issues. The full hearing can be watched in the video above.

Audit of MN Governor's Office finds late vendor payments and inaccurate reimbursements

A performance audit of the Office of the Minnesota Governor and Lieutenant Governor found multiple instances of noncompliance and internal control issues related to receipts, inventory, payroll, and other expenses.

SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries

As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.

November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.

SNAP benefits ending: What Minnesotans need to know

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to end at the end of the month. Here's what Minnesotans need to know.

Restaurants offering free food in MN during SNAP benefit lapse: List

Several Minnesota restaurants and organizations have stepped up to offer free food for those in need during the SNAP benefit lapse. Here's a list.