Blame game escalates as Minnesota’s budget forecast worsens
Minnesota has a couple of years to go before a big budget mess that’s inevitable without some big changes.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Trump postpones tariffs on most goods from Mexico for one month
The tariff delay would apply to goods that are compliant with the trade agreement President Donald Trump negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term in the White House.
Trump pulls back on auto tariffs; here's where we currently stand
The president announced that he’s granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for auto manufacturers in the U.S.
What companies are saying about tariff price hikes: Full list
CEOs are sounding the alarm on President Trump’s tariffs and what they mean for American consumers.
MN-based Target, Best Buy warn tariffs will cost shoppers
Target and Best Buy executives said the tariffs are creating consumer uncertainty and putting what they called “pressure" on profits this quarter.
US tariffs on Mexico, Canada take effect on Tuesday: What to know
New U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China take effect Tuesday, marking the most aggressive use of trade sanctions in decades.
Explain tariffs to me: What are they? How do they work?
A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Here's what to know about them, why they're used, and what economists say.
Trump announces agricultural tariffs: What that could mean
The president claims his administration will introduce the tariffs on farm products starting in April.
Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada planned for Tuesday; China tariffs to double
President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are expected to go into effect on March 4, as critics warn it will drastically raise prices in the U.S.
Did no-tax-on-overtime pass? What to know after House adopts budget resolution
The framework that passed on Tuesday is only a budget resolution to set overall targets for the future and does not change tax law. Here's what's next.
1 in 3 Americans have 'layoff anxiety' in 2025, survey finds
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
How to save money at the grocery store: Survey found these top ideas
As grocery prices tick up, 88% of Americans say they’re changing the way they shop. Here's how.
With inflation high, some Americans have stopped tipping for these services
More than half of consumers say rising inflation is impacting their tipping habits, according to a new survey.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Fired federal employees search for work but struggle to replace their old jobs
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
The bird flu has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
CPI inflation report: Egg, gas and other prices that jumped in January
Americans are continuing to pay more for groceries, gas and the like. Here’s what prices jumped the most in the last month.