Should Americans rush to buy a car before the tariffs? Here's what Trump says

President Trump was asked Friday whether Americans should rush to buy cars now before his planned 25% tariffs on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts take effect.

Tariffs could make cars more expensive, MN Commerce Dept. warns

Impending tariffs are expected to raise the cost of purchasing a vehicle, as well as repairs and insurance premiums, according to officials with the Minnesota Commerce Department. 

State Farm can now loan you up to $50,000

In a new expansion of their partnership, State Farm agents can now offer customers personal loans of up to $50,000 through U.S. Bank.

Inflation remained elevated in February, data shows

Inflation remains a top economic concern for most Americans, even as it has fallen sharply from its 2022 peak.

Social Security partially walks back who needs to visit offices in person: What to know

Social Security has revised its new rules that require some beneficiaries to visit local agency offices in person to verify their identities after listening to "customers, Congress, advocates, and others."

St. Paul has April 1 deadline to solve trash company's land dispute

The City of St. Paul has five days to figure out a garbage hauler service's land agreement, or residents will have nobody to take away their trash.

Many shoppers admit returning items after use: See what’s most common

A new LendingTree survey finds that 39% of shoppers who returned used items did so on purpose — with clothing, electronics, and kitchen tools among the most commonly “borrowed" products.

How President Trump's tariffs may affect Minnesota grocery stores

President Donald Trump is set to impose a 25% tariff on products from Mexico and Canada in less than two weeks. The Trump Administration says it's taking action because both countries are not putting an end to the alleged flow of drugs across borders. Once in effect, it could cause prices to go up at grocery stores. 

How Trump's tariffs could impact MN grocers
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President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but how will it affect Minnesota grocery stores? FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.

Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says

Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.

Millions of people on disability can now save money without losing benefits—here’s how

Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.

Best states for taxes in 2025

There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged; what this means for you

As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.

EU tariffs could hurt these states the most, analysis shows

If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.