Home repair scam company sued by Minnesota AG after posing as fake businesses

An Illinois company accused of tricking homeowners by pretending to be local businesses then doing shoddy work is being sued by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

Trump tariff refunds begin: Businesses await relief
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Months after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's chief economic policy, reimbursement checks are being issued to businesses. The Trump administration and Customs and Border Protection are starting to issue $127 billion, plus interest, in tariff refunds.

DEED rolls out 'Choose Minnesota initiative for small businesses
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This week, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development rolled out a new initiative, "Choose Minnesota," to support local businesses across the state through roundtable conversations. DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek joined FOX 9 News at 5 on Sunday to talk about what the program can do going forward.

Sandwich shop opens in Stillwater by 20-year-old entrepreneur

A young entrepreneur is making waves in Stillwater with the launch of a new sandwich shop in a converted bank building.

New gourmet sandwich shop opens in Stillwater
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A new gourmet sandwich shop in Stillwater is owned by a 20-year-old entrepreneur who is betting on himself. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the story. 

Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran

Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral

A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.

Overnight fire damages Haskell’s Port of Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka

An overnight fire heavily damaged the iconic restaurant Haskell’s Port of Excelsior on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

DOJ confirms antitrust probe of major meatpackers over beef price inflation

The Justice Department confirmed its active investigation of potential antitrust violations in U.S. cattle and beef markets, reviewing more than 3 million documents and interviewing industry participants as federal officials scrutinize whether highly concentrated meatpacking power has contributed to high beef prices.

Trump hosts small business leaders for summit at White House
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President Donald Trump on Monday hosted a Small Business Summit at the White House. The event brought together more than 130 small business owners as Trump touted his administration's policies benefiting them.

US restaurant sales fall as Iran war drives up gas prices

With pain at the gas pump reaching new highs due to U.S.-Iran tensions, many consumers are pulling back on dining out. Major restaurant brands report falling revenue as households pivot to cost-saving measures to offset rising daily expenses.

GameStop makes $56 billion bid to buy eBay

GameStop launched a bid to purchase eBay in a proposed merger CEO Ryan Cohen believes can transform the companies into a major competitor for Amazon.

McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide

McDonald's is ending an era when it comes to soft drinks, and changes will roll out gradually as restaurants are remodeled or updated.

Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores

Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading. 

Sorry, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down search after nearly 30 years

Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.

Spirit Airlines shutting down immediately: What customers can do

Airlines are offering capped ticket prices and relief for Spirit Airlines customers after the company's sudden closure, but only for a limited time.

U.S. national debt reaches historic milestone
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The U.S. national debt has hit an all-time high, and for the first time since WWII the number has surpassed the size of the economy – just as the war with Iran continues to cost taxpayers an estimated $25 billion so far.

Record number of Americans dissatisfied with their pay, survey shows

Americans are pulling back on job searches even as dissatisfaction with pay and career prospects worsens, according to recent survey data.