Scammers target Minnesota SNAP recipients with fake $1,000 relief offer
Authorities are warning of a scam targeting Minnesota SNAP recipients with fraudulent text messages promising emergency food relief funds.
Authorities are warning of a scam targeting Minnesota SNAP recipients with fraudulent text messages promising emergency food relief funds.
These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Government shutdown could impact heating assistance for Minnesotans as cold weather nears
The federal government shutdown could impact Minnesota heating assistance this winter. The state of Minnesota has not yet received new funds for the 2025-2026 winter season, and payments for heating bills, emergency fuel deliveries, and furnace repairs will be delayed, the Minnesota Department of Commerce says.
The federal government shutdown could impact Minnesota heating assistance this winter. The state of Minnesota has not yet received new funds for the 2025-2026 winter season, and payments for heating bills, emergency fuel deliveries, and furnace repairs will be delayed, the Minnesota Department of Commerce says.
Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month
A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.
A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.
Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
Food shelves prepare for SNAP benefit pause
SNAP benefits for 440,000 Minnesotans could be paused starting Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding as food shelves anticipate being overrun by upcoming visits. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego has more on the story.
SNAP benefits for 440,000 Minnesotans could be paused starting Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues. Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding as food shelves anticipate being overrun by upcoming visits. FOX 9’s Lauren Andrego has more on the story.
SNAP aid at risk: What Minnesota is doing
The ongoing government shutdown means SNAP benefits for roughly 440,000 Minnesotans will be halted on Nov. 1. To help manage the gap, Gov. Tim Walz released $4 million in emergency funding for food shelves. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has more on the story.
The ongoing government shutdown means SNAP benefits for roughly 440,000 Minnesotans will be halted on Nov. 1. To help manage the gap, Gov. Tim Walz released $4 million in emergency funding for food shelves. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has more on the story.
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Gov. Walz announces $4 million for MN food shelves [RAW]
Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for countless Minnesota families.
Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for countless Minnesota families.
Gov. Walz unveils $4 million for MN food shelves as shutdown could halt SNAP benefits
Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding will go to Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.
Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding will go to Minnesota food shelves as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to cut off SNAP benefits for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.
SNAP food benefits at risk amid government shutdown
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.
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.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
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.
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.
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.
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
What determines the price of gas?
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.
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.
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.