Biden's eviction ban blocked: Homeowner options to pursue
The Supreme Court once again ruled the CDC's eviction ban as unconstitutional. (iStock)
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
Osseo family bar among latest hit by staff shortages
Martin Duffy is proud of his bar and restaurant that he built with his family in downtown Osseo. But now, after they couldn’t find enough workers, they’ve had to make a difficult decision.
Minnesota among many states facing school bus driver shortage
With the start of the school year around the corner, a local school bus company is on a hiring blitz.
Vendors still searching for workers with Minnesota State Fair less than 2 weeks away
With the Minnesota State Fair quickly approaching, vendors say they are still searching for workers.
US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.
Small businesses that support performance venues still facing ruin due to pandemic
Minnesota small businesses that support performances venues and live events say they are still facing struggles amidst the pandemic.
Citing pandemic struggles, Capitol View Cafe closes until further notice
The Capitol View Cafe is a neighborhood staple, but due to ongoing struggles, it’s closed until further notice.
Minneapolis restaurant group pays workers $230,000 after withholding wages during shutdown
A Minneapolis-based restaurant group will be paying its employees more than $230,000 after the Minnesota Attorney General's Office determined workers laid off during the COVID-19 shutdown last year did not receive their final paychecks.
July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Grand Casino will require masks again starting August 2
As the delta variant is leading to an increase in COVID-19 cases, Grand Casino will again institute a mask policy.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
What can and can't employers legally require when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines?
What can your employer require when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine? We take a look a the law.
Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown reopens dine-in services for vaccinated customers
An iconic Dinkytown restaurant is welcoming diners back -- as long as they're vaccinated.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
COVID-19 pandemic recession ended in April 2020, shortest on record
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.