Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
Minnesota's workplace injury, illnesses declined from 2022 to 2023
New survey data shows that Minnesota’s estimated workplace injury and illnesses incidents decreased from 2022 to 2023.
How will Trump's campaign promise of mass deportation work in Minnesota?
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to execute the “largest mass deportation" in the country’s history began to take shape Sunday with the announcement of a border czar.
The salary you need to make to live comfortably in Minneapolis: Study
A new study that claims to analyze several metrics has determined how much money a person needs to make to live comfortably in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board approves union worker contract, ending strike
A more than three-week-long strike has come to an end after Minneapolis parks union workers voted to approve a new contract with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreational Boards (MPRB) on Wednesday.
Minneapolis park workers approve new contract
Minneapolis park workers approved a new contract with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Thursday after striking for 22 days.
Minnesota State Fair still hiring help for 2024
The Minnesota State Fair is still looking to hire people for fair-time employment to support the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minneapolis parks workers begin week-long strike
Minneapolis parks workers have begun their week-long strike on the Fourth of July. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Owatonna’s Bushel Boy fined nearly $200K for unpaid overtime wages
An indoor farming operation in Owatonna, Minnesota, has been ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in back wages and damages after failing to workers.
States with highest, lowest personal incomes: See where Minnesota ranks
Personal finance website WalletHub has compiled a list of states where people have the highest income in 2024. Find out where Minnesota ranks.
A Mother's Love Initiative has youth job fair in Mpls
A Mother's Love Initiative held a youth job fair in Minneapolis Saturday. At the fair, they had several businesses, from family owned to popular restaurants to talk to kids about jobs. The initiative also provides each child a mentor to help with the job hunting process. To find out more about the initiative go to amothersloveinitiative.org.
Minnesota ranked top 5 state for working moms
Minnesota has been ranked in the top five states for working moms in a recent study by WalletHub.
People of Color Career Fair
More than a thousand people are expected to attend the 12th People of Color Career Fair on Wednesday, April 24. CEO of The Rae Mackenzie Group and founder of the fair Sharon Smith-Akinsanya says "The focus is on the importance of attracting top talent in order to keep our state and region competitive." More than 50 employers will be represented at the free event.
Minnesota schools selected for job training grants
Grants can be used to "provide employment training for student learners in high-growth, high-demand occupations."
Minnesota investing millions to help train people for high-demand jobs
About $20 million in Minnesota state grants will go to schools and training centers as part of an effort to prepare workers to meet the high demand for five fields of employment.
Minnesota guaranteed income program proposed to offer $100 million
One lawmaker is proposing $100 million in new funding for guaranteed basic income program support.
Minnesota DNR expands outreach to Karen and Hmong communities for job opportunities
The Minnesota DNR is expanding its outreach to the Karen and Hmong communities to look for candidates who are interested in the Fish and Wildlife division, and other recreational opportunities within the division, to fill two positions.
DNR reaching out to Hmong, Karen communities
The Minnesota DNR is reaching out to minority communities in hopes of filling two jobs positions by the end of the day on March 12.
Twin Cities janitors reach tentative deal after 3-day strike
A tentative agreement was made between Twin Cities janitors and their employers early Saturday morning.
Starting salary range for job postings could soon be required in MN
Wondering how much a new job you’re eyeing actually pays? A proposal being discussed by Minnesota lawmakers would require employers to tell you ahead of time in the posting.