Minnesota housing scorecard finds 'urgent need' for more affordable homes
A new scorecard on the state of housing in Minnesota is shining a light on the "urgent need" for more affordable homes as the state faces its greatest home shortage in decades, according to data collected by Prosperity's Front Door.
A new scorecard on the state of housing in Minnesota is shining a light on the "urgent need" for more affordable homes as the state faces its greatest home shortage in decades, according to data collected by Prosperity's Front Door.
Why the IRS may be knocking on your door during tax season this year
Taxpayers who make six figure salaries and have a history of filing late returns could get a visitor this filing season.
Taxpayers who make six figure salaries and have a history of filing late returns could get a visitor this filing season.
Government agents seized $181,500 in cash at airport and won't give it back
A Florida trucking company is suing two federal agencies, saying agents seized $181,500 in cash at Tampa International Airport and won't give it back.
A Florida trucking company is suing two federal agencies, saying agents seized $181,500 in cash at Tampa International Airport and won't give it back.
Man threw away lottery ticket, then realized he'd won $100K
A South Carolina lottery winner threw away his ticket before he realized he’d hit the jackpot.
A South Carolina lottery winner threw away his ticket before he realized he’d hit the jackpot.
Minnesota welfare payments to increase for first time in 30 years
Welfare payments in Minnesota will increase for the first time in 30 years.
Welfare payments in Minnesota will increase for the first time in 30 years.
25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Millennials will need to save at least 40 percent of their paychecks for retirement, financial expert says
Millennials who want to live off even half of their final salaries in retirement will need to save 40 percent of their paychecks over the next 30 years, according to an economics expert.
Millennials who want to live off even half of their final salaries in retirement will need to save 40 percent of their paychecks over the next 30 years, according to an economics expert.
Retail expert reveals Black Friday shopping predictions
With the start of November just around the corner, for some consumers the countdown to Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year in the U.S. is on.
With the start of November just around the corner, for some consumers the countdown to Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year in the U.S. is on.
Crowdfunding nightmares
A glitch on a GoFundMe page means one northern Minnesota man hasn't received the money his friends and family donated after his leg was amputated.
A glitch on a GoFundMe page means one northern Minnesota man hasn't received the money his friends and family donated after his leg was amputated.
New law allows regular people to invest small amounts into new businesses
A new Minnesota law will allow regular people to invest small amounts into new businesses.
A new Minnesota law will allow regular people to invest small amounts into new businesses.
Mound couple?s investment 'scam' ensnares 37 clients for nearly $1 million
A Mound, Minn. couple and their company are under investigation by the FBI and IRS for an alleged investment scheme that promised ?exponential growth.? But a search warrant affidavit reveals how four investors grew suspicious of Jeremy Lundin?s Big Island Capital, and the struggles they faced when trying to cash out.
A Mound, Minn. couple and their company are under investigation by the FBI and IRS for an alleged investment scheme that promised ?exponential growth.? But a search warrant affidavit reveals how four investors grew suspicious of Jeremy Lundin?s Big Island Capital, and the struggles they faced when trying to cash out.
Legal battles ensue over Dayton's appropriation vetoes
State Congressional Republicans prepare for a legal battle over the constitutionality of Governor Mark Dayton's vetoes to strip the state Legislature of funding.
State Congressional Republicans prepare for a legal battle over the constitutionality of Governor Mark Dayton's vetoes to strip the state Legislature of funding.
Long hours and late nights ahead for state Legislature
Budget battles continue this week in the Minnesota state Legislature after Republicans' deciding vote left town last week.
Budget battles continue this week in the Minnesota state Legislature after Republicans' deciding vote left town last week.
Judge will determine Prince heirs, put legal battles to rest
For more than a year, Prince’s estate has been debated in court. If his siblings get their wish, there could soon be a deadline for anyone else to make a claim, putting the legal wrangling to rest.
For more than a year, Prince’s estate has been debated in court. If his siblings get their wish, there could soon be a deadline for anyone else to make a claim, putting the legal wrangling to rest.
Report: Kars4Kids overstated charity work in Minnesota
You?ve heard the radio jingle asking you to call 1-877-Kars-4-Kids and donate your car to help fund children?s programs. But a new report from Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson found that Kars4Kids raised $3 million from Minnesota donors, but only spent $11,600 on charitable programs for Minnesota residents from 2012 to 2014.
You?ve heard the radio jingle asking you to call 1-877-Kars-4-Kids and donate your car to help fund children?s programs. But a new report from Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson found that Kars4Kids raised $3 million from Minnesota donors, but only spent $11,600 on charitable programs for Minnesota residents from 2012 to 2014.
U of M, Richard Pitino agree to contract extension through 2021-22 season
The University of Minnesota and Gophers men's basketball coach Richard Pitino have agreed to a contract extension through the 2021-22 season. The deal will add an additional year to his existing contract.
The University of Minnesota and Gophers men's basketball coach Richard Pitino have agreed to a contract extension through the 2021-22 season. The deal will add an additional year to his existing contract.