Good Question: Why Do Companies Give Raises?
On Thursday, Walmart announced it's giving raises to 500,000 of its lowest-paid workers. Starting in April, employees will make $9 per hour, which is $1.75 more per hour than the federal minimum wage.
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On Thursday, Walmart announced it's giving raises to 500,000 of its lowest-paid workers. Starting in April, employees will make $9 per hour, which is $1.75 more per hour than the federal minimum wage.
Frank Vascellaro and Chris Shaffer are not letting the cold get to them on the final Goin' to the Lake stop this winter. Even in the cold, it's clear to see that Alexandria is a great place to visit. The town's slogan is "Easy to get to, hard to leave."
Target is testing a new way to reward its customers. It's in the form of a mobile app that keeps track of how much money you spend.
Plans to expand the trail system along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis have hit a snag, and it may actually end up in the hands of a judge. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board met Wednesday to decide what to do about a stretch of land on the east bank of the river.
Hold Your Horses has been providing equine therapy to children for 8 years, but now they have just weeks to find a new home.
If you're looking for work, there are jobs to be had in the construction industry. Dave Siegel, the executive director of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, says they're seeing a comeback after several years of contraction.
Add "The Atlantic" magazine to the list of national publications that are in love with the Twin Cities. While we've heard the accolades before: We're smart! We're financially stable! There's a lot to do here! An upcoming article in the March 2015 issue of "The Atlantic" explores how the hearty stew of all of those factors makes the Twin Cities a model for others. The authors go so far as to call it "The Miracle of Minneapolis."
An international chocolate war is hitting home for a local business in the Twin Cities. A lawsuit between Hershey Chocolate and British importers has put a stop to imported English Cadbury chocolate.
The bill to restrict the venues for Minnesota lottery ticket sales is headed to the House floor for a vote. A final committee endorsed the proposal Monday amid calls by some lawmakers to seek a compromise with Gov. Mark Dayton rather than provoke a veto.
From Washington state to North Carolina, federal lawsuits are challenging the efficient, profitable livestock industry to change its ways. The arguments found in the suits are based on studies that increasingly show the impact phosphorous, nitrate and bacteria from fertilizer and accumulated manure have on lakes and rivers as well as air pollution that may be harmful to respiratory health.
The end of Target's Canadian operations has had a financial impact on small and medium businesses in Minnesota that supplied the retailer. Target's Canadian division filed for bankruptcy protection last month and owes nearly $5 million to suppliers and service providers in Minnesota.
On this Valentine's Day, millions of people will receive flowers from their sweetheart. It's a traditional way to show your love on this holiday, and WCCO wanted in on the love fest.
Delta Air Lines is showing a lot of love to its employees this Valentine's Day weekend. The airline made a big profit in 2014 and employees are getting to share in some of it. The company reported earnings of nearly $3 billion last year. As a result, it will pay out an industry record $1.1 billion to its employees.
For Valentine's Day, many people say "I love you" by sending out flowers and Feb. 12 is the usually the busiest day of the year for many flower shops. Thirty designers at Bachman's in south Minneapolis will create more than 8,000 arrangements for the holiday. Many are made with a specific person in mind.
The Wisconsin Assembly is poised to vote on a bill that would allow grocery stores to hand out sample mini-shots of liquor.
