Midwest Economic Survey Suggests Growing Strength
A recent survey of supply managers suggests growing economic strength in a nine-state region of the Plains and Midwest.
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A recent survey of supply managers suggests growing economic strength in a nine-state region of the Plains and Midwest.
With all the focus on the Republican candidates, President Obama is putting together re-election campaign offices around the country including one here in Minnesota.
Now that Mitt Romney has seized a decisive and what appears to be an insurmountable lead in the race to win the Republican nomination, new unemployment numbers are casting doubt as to the strength of the recovery.
There's at least one reason for many to not be excited about the arrival of spring. Gas prices are on the rise.
The economic recovery appears to be gaining strength in nine Midwest and Plains states, with construction being the only industry still lagging, according to a new monthly report released Thursday.
Big rigs became a big part of our culture in the 70s. Remember CB radios, Smokey and the Bandit and fuzzbusters? But the image of renegade truckers, running from the cops and working illegally long hours has sure changed.
The economy in nine Midwest and Plains states rebounded from a weak December and is poised to continue growing in the months ahead, according to a monthly survey of business leaders released Wednesday.
The last time they met, state lawmakers ended a bitter, 20-day government shutdown in Minnesota. Now, lawmakers are off and running in the 2012 legislative session.
Minnesota's foundations are hoping to hand out more grants this year thanks to an improving economy.
Little economic growth is expected over the next several months in nine Midwest and Plains states because problems in the global economy are slowing business in the region, according to a new survey released Tuesday.
Take a look at any construction site across Minnesota and you'll see our economic recovery in the works. What's obvious with every building going up and every load of concrete delivered, is that more and more Minnesotans are going back to work.
For those dependent on snow and ice for a livelihood, Wednesday was a soggy reminder of how little snow and cold weather Minnesota has had. The economic blow to local and out-state resorts is already adding up, with retailers also taking a huge hit.
With the unemployment rate falling from 9 percent to 8.6 percent, the good news has many people wondering if things are finally looking up.
Minnesota lawmakers are expecting the worst as the state budget office prepares to release its economic forecast.
Trash disposal is up in Minnesota and a state agency says that's a good sign for the economy.
One year to the day before the 2012 election, President Obama is already being judged on his handling of the economy.
Republican presidential candidates are telling Iowans how they would bring back the nation's crumbling manufacturing core and rebuild the struggling U.S. economy.
Home-improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. says it will close 20 underperforming stores in 15 states and cut 1,950 jobs in a move that it says will allow it to focus on more profitable locations.
We've been covering the OccupyMN "occupation" for 10 days now. But viewers are starting to question: What's the point?
Look no further than Nevada -- and this swing voting city -- to understand why President Barack Obama may not win re-election next fall.
From the rise of China to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the revolutions of the Arab Spring to foreign aid for Pakistan, the Republican Party's presidential hopefuls are framing their foreign policy positions against the backdrop of America's crippling debt and high unemployment.
The economy in nine Midwest and Plains states will likely continue to grow at a slow pace with little chance of another recession, according to a monthly survey of business managers released Monday.
The economy needs to be fixed. On this, Democrats and Republicans agree. They part ways over how to do it and, specifically, what role the federal government should play.
President Barack Obama faces a long re-election campaign having all but given up on the economy rebounding in any meaningful way before November 2012. His own budget office predicts unemployment will stay at about 9 percent, a frightening number for any president seeking a second term.
An economist says an August economic survey in nine Midwest and Plains states suggests slow to no growth in the region, but not a return to recession.
Napheesa Collier had 24 points and 10 rebounds in her season debut, Kayla McBride added 20 points and the Minnesota Lynx headed into the WNBA All-Star break with the best record in the league after an 86-76 win over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday afternoon.
Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer, Trevor Larnach had three RBIs and the Minnesota Twins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-6 win over Cleveland to spoil star third baseman José Ramírez's return to the Guardians.
The fair features carnival rides, food vendors, livestock exhibits and a Miracle of Birth Center.
A big gallery followed Scottie Scheffler's 9-hole round at the 3M Open Pro-Am on Wednesday morning at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
Six months after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security still aren't giving a clear answer on whether their officers are equipped with those devices in Minnesota.
A big gallery followed Scottie Scheffler's 9-hole round at the 3M Open Pro-Am on Wednesday morning at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
Six months after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security still aren't giving a clear answer on whether their officers are equipped with those devices in Minnesota.
On Wednesday inside a federal courtroom in St. Paul, Minnesota, Abdiaziz Farah — one of the ringleaders of the 2024 Feeding Our Future juror bribery scheme — was handed a 10-year prison sentence for what the judge called a "coordinated assault on our system of justice."
According to the MPCA, the waste management facility rejected a load of waste from the hospital on Dec. 11, 2025, after workers found infectious material.
A Lakeville, Minnesota man was killed after being struck by a cable while working on a cell tower last week near the state's North Shore.
A Lakeville, Minnesota man was killed after being struck by a cable while working on a cell tower last week near the state's North Shore.
Officials in northern Minnesota have extended a Boundary Waters closure order until Oct. 1 as wildfires have spread to cover more than 72,000 acres of land.
A 29-year-old former reserve deputy for a northern Minnesota county is expected to plead guilty Monday to spreading child sexual abuse material via Snapchat.
Wildfires in northern Minnesota have brought summer tourism to a near halt in the Ely area.
A nearly 66-foot Uncle Sam-style nutcracker named Verne the Patriot now stands in Luverne, Minnesota, a small town that already has more nutcrackers than people. And yes, the star-spangled behemoth has a working jaw.
The state Democratic Party is asking Wisconsin's elections commission to allow voters who already returned absentee ballots to cast new ones, after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the governor's race and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley rejoined it.
The effects of Minnesota's prolonged heat wave are becoming impossible to miss with several reports of fish kills.
Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin.
For 66 years, the Lumberjack World Championships have brought the world's best to Hayward, Wisconsin.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Six months after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security still aren't giving a clear answer on whether their officers are equipped with those devices in Minnesota.
Six months since federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, local activists argue there isn't enough oversight when it comes to immigration enforcement. They felt compelled to speak after ICE shot and killed two people in other states this month. Those shootings happened without body cameras. As Conor Wight shows us, ICE isn't giving us a clear answer on whether their officers are equipped with those devices in Minnesota.
The state Democratic Party is asking Wisconsin's elections commission to allow voters who already returned absentee ballots to cast new ones, after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped out of the governor's race and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley rejoined it.
The Pentagon says the U.S. carried out another wave of strikes overnight, as President Trump signals that the attacks are not over.
A family who was living and working in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, recently self deported to Ecuador.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Six months after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security still aren't giving a clear answer on whether their officers are equipped with those devices in Minnesota.
On Wednesday inside a federal courtroom in St. Paul, Minnesota, Abdiaziz Farah — one of the ringleaders of the 2024 Feeding Our Future juror bribery scheme — was handed a 10-year prison sentence for what the judge called a "coordinated assault on our system of justice."
Police in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting two women, one of them at gunpoint.
A southern Twin Cities community is urging park visitors to be on the lookout for fishing line that may be hung on playground equipment.
A 29-year-old former reserve deputy for a northern Minnesota county is expected to plead guilty Monday to spreading child sexual abuse material via Snapchat.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
There are new accusations surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant in Minnesota. An attorney says lead migration from Gopher Resource in Eagan poisoned some kids connected to workers.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The advice is to stay inside when air quality turns hazardous, but that's not an option for many outdoor workers.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
This weekend, a Twin Cities theater company will be performing "Dear Evan Hansen," a musical that deals with themes of anxiety, depression and isolation. But they also feel it relates to what Minneapolis went through during Operation Metro Surge.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is expected to bring thousands upon thousands each day to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul between Friday and Sunday.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
Napheesa Collier had 24 points and 10 rebounds in her season debut, Kayla McBride added 20 points and the Minnesota Lynx headed into the WNBA All-Star break with the best record in the league after an 86-76 win over the Seattle Storm on Wednesday afternoon.
Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer, Trevor Larnach had three RBIs and the Minnesota Twins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-6 win over Cleveland to spoil star third baseman José Ramírez's return to the Guardians.
The fair features carnival rides, food vendors, livestock exhibits and a Miracle of Birth Center.
A big gallery followed Scottie Scheffler's 9-hole round at the 3M Open Pro-Am on Wednesday morning at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota.
Five-time All-Star Napheesa Collier is probable for the Minnesota Lynx when they play at the Seattle Storm on Wednesday.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says heat will return for the weekend.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn and John Lauritsen take us to Scott County on this Top 10 Weather Day.
Thursday will bring more clouds and slightly warmer temps to the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Heat returns for the weekend with highs in the mid 90s, WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports.
The 3M Open starts tomorrow and brings it's biggest headliner ever. Ren Clayton has more with Scottie Scheffler.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says heat will return for the weekend.
Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn and John Lauritsen take us to Scott County on this Top 10 Weather Day.
Six months since federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, local activists argue there isn't enough oversight when it comes to immigration enforcement. They felt compelled to speak after ICE shot and killed two people in other states this month. Those shootings happened without body cameras. As Conor Wight shows us, ICE isn't giving us a clear answer on whether their officers are equipped with those devices in Minnesota.
One fraud suspect tried to bribe a juror with a bag a cash. Another tried to get away with a four-story drop and dash. As Frankie McLister shows us, both admitted they made major mistakes.