U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December, capping off strong 2022
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
Stronger-than-expected wage data raised expectations Fed hikes will be more aggressive to get inflation under control.
Businesses become slightly less desperate for workers, but there are still 10.3 million open jobs.
Number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to a 3-month high amid rise in layoffs.
One of the top issues affecting military families is military spouse employment. One group is looking to support military spouses and help them find work.
The labor market experienced the slowest job growth in 18 months, although the unemployment rate shrank to its lowest level in 50 years.
Borrowing costs for a conventional home loan have more than doubled over the last year.
A growing number of Americans say they're done going the extra mile for their employers. Some experts call that progress.
Staffing concerns at group homes across the state have some companies offering a variety of different incentives to fill the void.
State leaders are working to make sure everyone who wants a job can find one.
Minnesota's job growth has outpaced the nation and unemployment has dropped to a record low, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
ACR would like to see long-term funding from lawmakers to fix the problem. They believe if caretakers were able to make $20 to $22 an hour, it would help them retain staff. Right now those same employees are making about $15 an hour.
According to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.5 million people quit their jobs in November. Many of them work in the hospitality or health care industries. During the same month, 6.7 million people were hired.
State officials announced Thursday that Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped to 4.3% last month, down from 4.5% in January.
The Minnesota Trump campaign says the president is "building back the economy" for women, and the millions of jobs added back as the economy recovers is "shattering expectations."
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is one of 19 state attorney generals pushing to limit a contract restriction he says can prevent employees from finding better jobs.
To be a delta flight attendant, you have to be at least 21-years old, have a high school degree or GED, be fluent in English, and be able to work in the U.S.
According to the Pew Research Center, 20 percent of all American adults, and 40 percent of millennials, have tattoos.
The North 6th Agency launched a program called Pace Points, allowing employees to build and cash in points for good performance.
Many workers take their jobs home with them on their phone or laptop. But a new poll shows that a majority of Americans don't mind taking the office home.
State employment officials say Minnesota gained more than 15,000 jobs in April, marking the largest monthly jobs gain the state has seen in nearly four years.
Minnesota state officials say there are now a record number of private sector jobs – surpassing 2.5 million for the first time in the state's history.
State employment officials say Minnesota gained nearly 4,000 jobs last month.
State officials are reporting a rise in employment numbers over the last two months after initial reports of jobs lost were flipped to gains in August.
RA Red Wing couple have been sentenced to four years in prison for felony child abuse.
Saturday will start off dry but a light snow (and potentially icy mix) will move into the metro as the morning progresses.
Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87.
The lawsuit names Olivia's parents, Carlos and Stephanie Flores as plaintiffs, and alleges former state trooper Shane Roper violated Olivia's rights and wrongfully caused her death on May 18.
Celebrity chef Justin Sutherland has been sentenced to two years of probation for a charge stemming from a fight with his girlfriend this summer and violating a domestic abuse no-contact order.
Celebrity chef Justin Sutherland has been sentenced to two years of probation for a charge stemming from a fight with his girlfriend this summer and violating a domestic abuse no-contact order.
Plans are being made at the state capitol after federal investigators accused two Minnesota autism centers of fraud and raided their offices Thursday.
A locally-founded cosmetology school in North Minneapolis is teaching beauty techniques that address beauty and care techniques for all skin tones and textures.
After a mild November, the hope now is that Old Man Winter will enable Buck Hill to keep this downhill momentum going through the upcoming winter break, and right through the prime ski and snowboard months.
Canadian Pacific's ninth stop in Minnesota rolled into Lion's Park in Columbia Heights Thursday. Hundreds showed up to see festive lights and traditional holiday songs mixed with popular original songs.
RA Red Wing couple have been sentenced to four years in prison for felony child abuse.
The lawsuit names Olivia's parents, Carlos and Stephanie Flores as plaintiffs, and alleges former state trooper Shane Roper violated Olivia's rights and wrongfully caused her death on May 18.
RockBridge Treatment and Recovery aims to change the withdrawal experience, turning a negative situation into one of connection and understanding.
The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said 52 overdose deaths in two-and-a-half years in St. Cloud prompted the investigation.
Fravel, who was found guilty last month of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday at 1:45 p.m.
A northern Wisconsin tribe along with a coalition of groups moved Thursday to block plans to reroute an aging pipeline around the tribe's reservation, arguing state regulators have underestimated the environmental damage that construction would cause.
Three people, two of whom are juveniles, were hurt Thursday afternoon when their SUV collided with a train in western Wisconsin.
A false bomb threat targeting a Wisconsin high school was one of several such incidents on Monday, officials said.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
Federal prison facilities in Duluth and central Wisconsin are facing deactivation due to staff shortages and crumbling infrastructure, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Canadian Pacific's ninth stop in Minnesota rolled into Lion's Park in Columbia Heights Thursday. Hundreds showed up to see festive lights and traditional holiday songs mixed with popular original songs.
Myotonic dystrophy is a genetic disorder that causes muscles to waste away.
Katie White had just received a new heart when she started making jewelry from her Mayo Clinic room.
Outdoor spaces in Minnesota have suffered from a lack of diversity. Outdoor Latino Minnesota is working to change that, by offering ski lessons.
One month into his stay at the NICU at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Cooper got a neighbor, Raghu, who weighed even less than him. The parents quickly connected.
Plans are being made at the state capitol after federal investigators accused two Minnesota autism centers of fraud and raided their offices Thursday.
Fighting fraud will likely take center stage at the State Capitol next year.
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
The St. Paul City Council approved a budget for 2025 on Wednesday, which included a property tax increase of 5.9%.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
Heating your home in the winter can take a toll on your pocketbook, but it doesn't have to with some easy tips to save.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
While there are many Cyber Monday deals out there from legitimate websites, the BBB's Bao Vang says online-buyer beware.
The mall is expecting tens of thousands of shoppers for Black Friday with plenty of deals.
RA Red Wing couple have been sentenced to four years in prison for felony child abuse.
The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said 52 overdose deaths in two-and-a-half years in St. Cloud prompted the investigation.
Fravel, who was found guilty last month of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday at 1:45 p.m.
Two people have been charged in connection to the shooting death of a man outside a St. Paul bar in October.
The 17-year-old and a 16-year-old friend were playing with a gun at the 17-year-old's house on Sept. 18 when it went off, hitting the 16-year-old in the eye.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services' "internal control weakness" has led to more than $40 million in overpayments to Medicaid providers, according to a report released on Tuesday by state auditors.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Twin Cities-area strength coach Carl Champion offers expert advice for setting and sticking to fitness goals next year.
The agency says it hasn't seen a rise in cases of this magnitude since 2012, but says it's not unexpected since the illness cycles every three to five years. During that year, 4,144 cases of whooping cough were reported.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
Thirty years ago on Friday, the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington was demolished.
Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, took a swipe at influential podcaster Joe Rogan and the men among his fanbase after the host said he supported President-elect Donald Trump due to misstatements the former Democratic vice presidential candidate made about his past.
One of the world's biggest concert promoters is set to run Shakopee's yet-to-be-named 19,000-seat amphitheater.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Two high-powered girls basketball teams in Delano and Centennial met on the court Friday. Plus, see how Prince and Hiawatha High School’s gym are heavily connected.
Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87.
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss told fans worried about his health that he's a "cancer survivor" in an Instagram livestream Friday afternoon.
Thirty years ago on Friday, the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington was demolished.
Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 21st goal and had three assists to send the Edmonton Oilers past the Minnesota Wild 7-1 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
Just because Minnesota has had frigid temperatures lately doesn't mean lake ice is safe yet.
From turkey, to mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies, many are ending Thanksgiving with full stomachs and refrigerators.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Saturday will start off dry but a light snow (and potentially icy mix) will move into the metro as the morning progresses.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and details who will be seeing the most snow as this wintry mix makes it way through Minnesota.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says ice and snow will likely cause some slick road conditions Saturday.
We've got sleet, snow and freezing rain in the forecast overnight.
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