Tentative agreement reached between union, U of M; Farm Aid to go on
The show will go on for Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis after a tentative deal was reached between the University of Minnesota and members of Teamsters Local 320.
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The show will go on for Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis after a tentative deal was reached between the University of Minnesota and members of Teamsters Local 320.
The Feeding Our Future fraud scheme continues to grow in Minnesota, as prosecutors have announced charges against a 74th person who is accused of being connected to the largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in the United States.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
Day one of the Great Minnesota Get-Together was one for the books. Everyone we spoke with had a list of foods to eat or attractions to see. Another thing we heard a lot of was sticker shock. Ubah Ali joins us at the fairgrounds with a look at the rising cost of the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Imagine paying to donate a truckload of items, only to find out they were trashed. That's what happened to one local family.
Thousands of students and employees at five University of Minnesota campuses and research facilities may have the start of their school year interrupted, as members of Teamsters Local 320 have now filed their notice of intent to strike.
Nearly 20,000 Minnesota families will see a boost to their bank account this week. They're getting part of a child tax credit early. The average payment is nearly $450. Caroline Cummings explains who's getting the credit and when the checks will arrive.
President Trump is celebrating a new trade deal with Indonesia on Tuesday. It's one of the world's largest producers of copper. The president has threatened a 50% tariff on copper imports starting next month. In "WCCO Price Check," Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us what that means for one of Minnesota's newest industries.
St. Paul business says a new minimum wage increase will be taking scoops out of their bottom line. However, city leaders say it's a needed step to help workers make ends meet. Frankie McLister explains the small-business impact.
A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that people who are optimistic about their future save more money than those who aren't.
Between federal cuts and an uncertain economy, many Americans are worried about their job security. Nick Foulks with Great Waters Financial discusses which steps people can take to help them lessen the blow.
In a recent CBS News poll, two out of three Americans told us they're stressed about their own finances. Three out of four said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation.
You may charge a dinner or your summer vacation to it, but as rent prices climb, more Gen Z and millennial renters are turning to credit cards to keep a roof over their heads. David Schuman and photojournalist Nick Lunemann look into the risks and why some financial experts say it’s a trend to watch.
A college diploma could cost students even more at the University of Minnesota. The U is proposing a tuition hike of up to 7.5%, depending on the campus and students' residential status.
Marriage is a legal and financial partnership, so you want to start off strong with honest conversations that put you and your partner on the same page. Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group offers some tips.
Last fall, more than 80% of voters said the economy and inflation drove them to the polls. That includes the rising price of gas and groceries.
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Students in the Investment Club at Visitation School in Mendota Heights are investing real money.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger shares some options for your tax refund.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers' phones are ringing off the hook with calls about tariffs. Democratic Congresswoman Kelly Morrison joins WCCO's Esme Murphy to talk about what they've been hearing from constituents.
Gas prices dropped recently, but new concerns could move them in the other direction. That's if a Midwest pipeline doesn't get back up and running soon. Our Jeff Wagner explains what drivers need to know.
Their job is to sell pre-packaged fun, but they say these past few days have been anything but. It’s all because of where the product is coming from. President Trump clarified Thursday that the tariffs on China are now 145%, not 125. Retailers tell our Adam Duxter that they can’t afford to play with prices like these.
Stocks wiped out a good chunk of their historic gains from Wednesday. Not even a better-than-expected report on inflation was enough to stop the dive. The report shows movement in the right direction, but tariffs remain a wildcard for inflation. As Erica Brown reports, the Trump administration says trade partners are eager to negotiate.
If you've waited until the last minute to do your taxes, the time has come! The filing deadline is just days away, and CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has some tips to help procrastinators get over the finish line.
U.S. stocks soared today as President Trump paused higher tariffs for 90 days — except for China. For one small business in Zumbrota, whose product is made in China, the news doesn't provide a solution but options. Derek James explains how the owner is navigating an uncertain future.
