January 9, 2023

Artistry arts organization in crisis

Vanessa Brooke Agnes was excited to be directing “Godspell” at Artistry Theater in Bloomington, Minn. She had prepared a team of designers and had already […]
January 9, 2023

Buying a home became a key way to build wealth. What happens if you can't afford to?

The pandemic has wrought havoc on the housing market. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Rebecca Bush started her home search in January of 2020. "I thought maybe […]
January 8, 2023

Grant program to help young Minnesota farmers proves popular

Young farmers were waiting when a new grant program recently went on line for the first time. "Demand has been huge. We had 28 applications […]
January 7, 2023

Buying an electric car? You can get a $7,500 tax credit, but it won't be easy

For the first time in years, some Teslas will qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles. But only some vehicles — […]
January 6, 2023

The U.S. job market is still healthy, but it's slowing down as recession fears mount

A "Now Hiring" sign is displayed on a storefront in the Adams Morgan heighborhood in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 07, 2022 . Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images […]
January 5, 2023

PUC requires environmental review for first proposed carbon pipeline in Minnesota

Members of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted 5-0 to formally accept Summit Carbon Solution’s route permit application for what could be Minnesota’s first carbon […]
January 5, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond warns that it may go bankrupt

Bed Bath & Beyond warns that it's exploring all options, including filing for bankruptcy protection. Paul Sakuma/AP The home-goods giant Bed Bath & Beyond says […]
January 5, 2023

Amazon CEO says company will layoff more than 18,000 workers

Amazon on Wednesday announced it is planning to lay off more than 18,000 jobs amid a push to cut costs. Mark Lennihan/AP Amazon is laying […]
January 4, 2023

Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here's how much

An activist holds a placard demanding a $15/hour minimum wage and tips for restaurant workers at the House Triangle of the U.S. Capitol in February. […]
January 4, 2023

The Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no single winner is drawn

A lottery ticket vending machine is seen at a convenience store Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Northbrook, Ill. Nam Y. Huh/AP The Mega Millions jackpot […]