Hardee's employees accused of stealing from customers to bail out jail inmates

Fast-food workers at a Hardee's in Michigan City, Indiana, stand accused of embezzling funds from customers to facilitate the release of jail inmates.

Minnesota Senator visits striking workers as negotiations continue

A United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is now three weeks in, but for the first time it didn’t expand Friday because of progress in negotiations.

Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending

With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.

Fear over Social Security's future pushes Americans to claim benefits early: survey

Most Americans understand Social Security, but concern over its future is pushing many to claim retirement benefits early, a recent Schroders survey said.

Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA

Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.

How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments

With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.

Federal student loan repayments resuming: Here's everything you need to know

Interest on federal loans started accruing again earlier this month, and by now, borrowers should have received a notice the first payment is due Oct. 1. FOX 9 is hosting a Q&A with everything you need to know before payments begin.

Here's how to check if Minnesota has some of your unclaimed property

Minnesota returned nearly $63 million in unclaimed property in Fiscal Year 2023. Here's how to check if you have any unclaimed property.

Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year

The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.

Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: survey

Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.

Summer surge: Minneapolis hotels saw highest weekly demand for rooms since pandemic

It was a good summer for Minneapolis hotels, largely due to sporting and other large events, the State Fair and Taylor Swift's concerts in June. Now, business leaders are looking to keep the momentum.