MN budget surplus down to $456M for 2026-27, expenses expected to outpace revenue in 2029

The report predicts that spending growth will outpace revenue in 2029, leaving Minnesota in the red after a record-setting projected surplus of $17.5 billion in 2023.

Trump pulls back on auto tariffs; here's where we currently stand

The president announced that he’s granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for auto manufacturers in the U.S.

MN-based Target, Best Buy warn tariffs will cost shoppers

Target and Best Buy executives said the tariffs are creating consumer uncertainty and putting what they called “pressure" on profits this quarter.

ParkMobile $32.8M settlement for data breach: Are you eligible?

ParkMobile, a parking app that was used in Minneapolis and other states to pay for on-street parking, reached a $32.8 million settlement for a data breach. Are you eligible? 

US tariffs on Mexico, Canada take effect on Tuesday: What to know

New U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China take effect Tuesday, marking the most aggressive use of trade sanctions in decades.

Explain tariffs to me: What are they? How do they work?

A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Here's what to know about them, why they're used, and what economists say.

Citibank makes an $81 trillion error. What we know

The financial mistake was corrected after it was caused by what a company spokesperson called an “inputting error."

Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada planned for Tuesday; China tariffs to double

President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are expected to go into effect on March 4, as critics warn it will drastically raise prices in the U.S.

Here’s what $100K salary is actually worth in Minnesota in 2025

A $100,000 salary may sound like a comfortable income, but how far it goes can vary largely depending on where you live, a new study shows.

Did no-tax-on-overtime pass? What to know after House adopts budget resolution

The framework that passed on Tuesday is only a budget resolution to set overall targets for the future and does not change tax law. Here's what's next.

Social Security payments rising for millions after new law: Who qualifies?

Millions of retired teachers, firefighters, and police officers will see higher Social Security benefits following changes to federal law. Here’s what to know.

Student loan IDR plans: What could happen under federal budget proposals

House Republicans and federal courts are targeting student loan repayment plans, potentially raising monthly payments for millions of borrowers. Here’s what to know.

DOGE latest: Nearly 40% of canceled contracts may save no money, data shows

DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.