Planters nuts recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination
Hormel Foods recalls Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts after discovering they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes in southeastern U.S.
Uber, Lyft threaten to leave Minneapolis over city ordinance
Uber and Lyft, the two largest ride-sharing companies in the U.S., are threatening to end service in Minneapolis-St. Paul due to a city council decision to mandate minimum wage for drivers.
Helium discovered in Minnesota as US supplies dwindle
A Canadian-based company discovered a potential helium reservoir deep beneath Minnesota's Iron Range last month as U.S. supplies of the gas fall.
Warmer winter weather creating headaches for businesses that rely on seasonal tourism
Many businesses in U.S. states that rely on winter tourism are losing money as record-breaking warm temperatures impact at least seven cities across the country.
Ex-NFL star Christian Ponder quarterbacking the change of the 'dumb jock' narrative in business
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder has shifted his focus from getting into the end zone to getting into boardrooms with his new venture.
Democratic Minnesota governor says state's rebate checks getting federally taxed is 'bulls---'
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called "bulls---" on Wednesday when responding to the IRS decision to tax Minnesotans on a rebate check.
New Bob Dylan bourbon, 'definitive' 608-page biography slated for joint October release
Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon Whiskey and biography "Bob Dylan: Mixing Up The Medicine" scheduled to be released October 24, available for pre-order.
Minnesota's first cannabis regulator resigns after allegations of illegal sales
Minnesota's first cannabis regulator resigned on Friday after allegations surfaced that she sold illegal products through her company, Loonacy Cannabis Co.
Minnesota rebate checks on the way this week, governor says
Millions of Minnesota households can expect rebate checks of up to $1,300 to start arriving this week, but Republicans say Gov. Tim Walz mislead voters about check size.
10 Canadian National Railway cars derail in northern Minnesota, no injuries reported
At least 10 Canadian National Railway cars derailed in northern Minnesota on July 17, 2023. No injuries or hazardous material spills were reported.
Dozens of insurance companies suing MN-based Xcel energy for allegedly causing destructive Colorado wildfire
Xcel Energy is being blamed for causing the Colorado wildfires that destroyed nearly a thousand homes. Dozens of insurance companies are suing Xcel for the accident.
Right to repair laws gain steam, gives more options to consumers
The 'right to repair' laws will make it easier and cheaper for consumers to fix their electronics, but advocates say while it may be a win, some businesses hope for a federal fix.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz vetoes pay raise for rideshare drivers after Uber threatens to cut off service
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz vetoed a bill that would have created a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers, which had been opposed by the ridesharing industry.
Small Business Person of the Year goes to Minnesota deli owner
A deli owner has won the Small Business Person of the Year. Abdirahman Kahin of Afro Deli & Grill in St. Paul became successful after adjusting his business model during the pandemic.
Minnesota man reconnects with iPhone lost at sea in Waikiki
A man scuba diving off Waikiki, Hawaii, found an iPhone underwater and returned it to its owner from Minnesota in working condition — even after being under the surface for over a month.
BNSF train carrying ethanol in Minnesota derails and catches fire, forcing evacuations in small town
Residents of Raymond, Minnesota have been ordered to evacuate Thursday following the derailment of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train, which sparked a fire.
Minnesota's lawsuit against Juul's alleged marketing to young people slated to begin today
A lawsuit over Juul Lab's marketing to young people will begin today in Minnesota. This is the first time the e-cigarette company will go to court over marketing to young people.
Winter storm grounds nearly 1,000 flights, knocks out power for thousands
Thousands of Americans are without power and hundreds of flights have been canceled across the U.S. as a massive winter storm hits the Midwest and Western U.S.
Minnesota Democrat lawmakers push ban on gas-powered lawn mowers, chainsaws to curb 'climate pollution'
Representatives of Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party introduced bills to prohibit sales of non-electric yard equipment and ice resurfacing machines such as Zambonis.
Meat plant cleaning service fined $1.5M for employing over 100 children across US locations
Packers Sanitation Services, Inc., was hit with over $1.5 million in fines by the Department of Labor after more than 100 children were found to be working in plants across the country.