'We Know This Is A Recession, But We Don't Want This To Go Into Depression Territory,' Says Economics Professor

With the first round of economic stimulus running out, millions of Americans are about to take a massive hit to their household budget.

• Jul 31, 2020

United States Economy Shrinks By Record 32.9 Percent In Second Quarter

The United States economy endured its worst quarter in recorded history this past spring, brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

• Jul 30, 2020

'Almost A Complete Reopening': Minn. Landscape Arboretum To Open All Gardens, Trails To Visitors Friday

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will be opening all gardens, paths, trails and more to visitors Friday.

• Jul 30, 2020

COVID-19 Uncertainty Spurring Record Prices For Gold, Silver

COVID-19 and its economic uncertainties are jolting investor confidence. That is causing volatility in stock equities, a falling dollar and adding fears of inflation.

• Jul 28, 2020

YMCA To Close 3 Twin Cities Locations, At St. Paul, Prior Lake, And Lino Lakes

A major Twin Cities organization says three of its fitness facilities will be closing permanently, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

• Jul 27, 2020

Mixed Reactions From Minnesotans Over New Statewide Mask Mandate

Gov. Tim Walz has declared a statewide mask mandate for indoor public spaces, and the reaction so far from Minnesotans is mixed.

• Jul 22, 2020

Amid Pandemic, More And More Are Upgrading Their TVs

The research firm NPD Group says consumers have been buying televisions at levels normally seen during the holidays.

• Jul 22, 2020

Who Will Get To Take The COVID-19 Vaccine First?

Once a vaccine is manufactured, it has to be distributed. The big question regards who will get to receive it first.

• Jul 21, 2020

Vikings Give Season Ticket Holders Two Options Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

A letter from the Minnesota Vikings is showing up in ticket holders' mailboxes Tuesday, explaining how COVID-19's uncertainties are changing the game.

• Jul 21, 2020

DPS Warns 14 Minnesota Bars And Restaurants About COVID-19 Safety Violations

Over the past two weeks, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety says 14 Minnesota bars and restaurants were caught breaking the rules to slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Jul 20, 2020

St. Paul Workers Among Tens Of Thousands Across US To 'Strike For Black Lives'

Workers from the service industry, fast-food chains and the gig economy rallied with organized labor Monday to protest systemic racism and economic inequality, staging demonstrations across the U.S. and around the world seeking better treatment of Black Americans in the workplace.

• Jul 20, 2020

Wisconsin Bank Paying Customers To Bring Them Coins To Help Local Businesses

The coin shortage is one of the many consequences of the partial closure of the economy, which halted the flow of coins.

• Jul 20, 2020

Face Covering Enforcement Starts Monday At Walmart, CVS, Caribou Coffee, Kowalski's

Video of the line outside Welch Mill Canoeing, Tubing and Kayaking showed hundreds of people close together without wearing face coverings.

• Jul 19, 2020

'This Isn't Just About Pocket Change': Minnesota Lawmakers Urged To Give Unemployment Benefits To High School Students

Organizations are calling on lawmakers to extend unemployment benefits to high school students before Minnesota's special session ends.

• Jul 19, 2020

Minnesota Zoo Reopens To Members With COVID-19 Plan In Place

The animals at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley are enjoying more visitors.

• Jul 19, 2020

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