Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Solar development installed to help refinery operations
300 acres to the west Rosemount will be a large solar array to help power a petroleum refinery. The proposed $75 million solar array will be at least 100,000 panels.
Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Black-owned real estate company developing overlooked, underserved communities
The mission of a new company is to take unproductive and overlooked buildings in Black and Brown communities, and turn them into hubs that address economic, education and health disparities.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
How credit card swipe fees are hitting consumers
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Robocalls have increased by millions in recent months
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
April 2022 jobs report: US added 428,000 jobs despite surging inflation
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
Minnesota joins coalition urging student debt cancellation
As calls continue to increase for President to fulfill a campaign trail promise and cancel federal student loan debt for student borrowers, Minnesota will be one state that joins the chorus urging forgiveness.
Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
Price of diesel hits all-time high, straining the trucking industry
A gallon of diesel hit $5.296 on Sunday, according to AAA.
What is a recession, and should Americans be worried?
Recessions are notoriously hard to predict – but here's what to know about them
US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Baby formula shortage still an issue for local families
A baby formula shortage has some families scrambling to find the supplies they need.
Minneapolis’ first farmers market opens Saturday
A true sign of spring in the city, the first farmers market in Minneapolis opens Saturday to kick off the 2022 season.
Family and friends hope to save Pilates studio after tragedy
Family, friends and a north metro wellness community are trying to save a Pilates studio following the tragic death of its founder.
‘Skippy’ the food delivery robot unveiled in NE Mpls
As restaurants struggle with a shortage of workers, there’s an increasing chance your next delivery might be made by ‘Skippy’ - a robot.
‘The Square’ opening at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
Nearly two years after the murder of George Floyd, the area now known as George Floyd Square continues to evolve with the community around it as a new events center named The Square has announced its opening.