Summer educational program scrambling after federal funding cuts

Cutbacks in the nation's capital are hitting close to home as one Twin Cities nonprofit says the federal government cut $342,000 in grant money for its six-week summer program.

Twin Cities summer program loses federal funding
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Local summer program, Breakthrough Twin Cities, lost its federal funding. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.

Minneapolis pumping $1M into streetlight repairs
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The City of Minneapolis will use $1 million to pay for repairs to streetlights targeted by rampant copper thefts.

People in these states spend the most on health care

Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.

State worker layoff notices likely despite budget deal among lawmakers near

With a government shutdown looming on July 1, and no special session announced, the state will have to give layoff notices next week to employees deemed not to work in "critical services".

Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found

The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.

Job Corps graduates concerned about elimination in Trump’s budget

The Trump administration is looking to cut funding for Job Corps in its upcoming budget, saying the program is unsustainable and a failed experiment. But its participants tell FOX 9 the program has been life-changing for them.

Trump delaying 50% tariff on European Union

The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”

Trump calls for 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1

President Trump called for a “straight 50%” tariff on all imports from the European Union after complaining on social media that trade talks are “going nowhere.”

Here's when production of pennies will end

The U.S. Mint will stop making pennies once its final supply of blanks is gone, following a Trump administration directive aimed at cutting costs.

SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes

One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.

Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be cheapest in 4 years

If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.

Surprise snags are part of unfinished business at Minnesota Capitol

Several months' worth of drama at the Minnesota Capitol ended with a whimper Monday night, and now we’re into overtime as lawmakers work to get a budget done, among other priorities.

'No Tax on Tips Act' passes Senate: Here's what's next

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bipartisan bill that would exempt up to $25,000 in cash and non-cash tips from federal income taxes for eligible workers.

Crypto stablecoin bill passes early Senate vote

Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.