House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill on near party-line vote, sends it to Senate

The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.

Minnesota projects $1.6 billion surplus, affecting tax debate at state Capitol

Minnesota's big projected deficit has swung to a $1.6 billion surplus for the next two-year budget cycle, which will affect debate over taxes at the state Capitol.

Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.

Study suggests money can buy happiness — perhaps more than previously thought

The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.

Tech stocks slide as bond yields spike, GameStop soars

Investors turned their focus to another wild surge in GameStop and a handful of other stocks favored by online investors.

State commission opens investigation into natural gas prices, impact to customers still unknown 

State and energy industry leaders say it will still be a few months before Minnesotans see the impact of last week’s natural gas spike show up on their gas bills. In the meantime, they say they’ll be working to find ways to mitigate the costs. 

COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.

Read the text: House Democrats publish full $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill — including $1,400 checks

On Friday, House Democrats published the full 591-page bill detailing their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal, which includes $1,400 checks for individuals making $75,000 a year or less as well as an increase to the federal minimum wage.

CEO defends Robinhood at House committee hearing over GameStop saga

The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.

AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."

Price for one Bitcoin surpasses $50K for first time

The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.

Stimulus benefits and your 2020 taxes: What to know

Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.

2021 tax filing season fast facts

Tax season officially began on Friday and it is shaping up to be another hectic year for taxpayers, preparers and the IRS.