St. Paul Brewery Taproom Is Closing After Nearly 11 Years, But It's Not Gone For Good

The taproom says it's still profitable, but the popular Vandalia Tower space will reopen soon under new owners.

Minnesota Job Growth Beats National Rate: Report

New state figures show Minnesota adding jobs at several times the national pace over the past year, even as growth cooled last month.

These MN Companies Had Mass Layoffs In July: List

Minnesota employers filed WARN notices in July 2026 reporting layoffs and plant closures from St. Paul to Rochester.

UCare To Lay Off 102 Employees At Minneapolis Facility

Layoffs begin Oct. 2 as the nonprofit health insurer winds down under court-ordered rehabilitation.

117-Year-Old St. Paul Candy Maker Pearson's To Close, Cut 80 Jobs

The maker of the Nut Goodie and Salted Nut Roll is shutting down its West 7th Street plant Sept. 28.

White Bear Lake Ice Cream Shop Named Best In The Nation

The White Bear Lake shop beat 63 other shops nationwide in The64's fan-voted ice cream tournament.

The State Added Thousands of Jobs Last Month. One Number Is Still Headed the Wrong Way

Minnesota's unemployment rate edged down one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.4 percent in May, narrowing the gap with the national rate.

MN Internet Customers Told To ‘Preserve Records’ After Abrupt Shutdown

Customers should save records, contact their bank, and file a complaint, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said.

MN Residents Could Get Money Back After Company’s Sudden Shutdown

Minnesota homeowners who paid the company before its abrupt closure are being urged to act before a July 1 deadline.

MPR News Names New Chief Meteorologist

A familiar Minnesota weather role is getting a new voice just as the summer forecast season begins.

$100M Metro Surge Business Aid Plan Passes MN Senate, Faces Uncertain House Path

Small businesses could qualify for zero-interest loans, but the proposal still faces an uncertain path in the House.

Minnesota Lawmakers Send First-In-Nation AI 'Nudification' Ban To Walz

The bill would require companies to block consumer access to AI tools used to create fake nude or sexual images of real people.

A Service Dog Named Alfred Sparked A Lyft Settlement In Minnesota With Nationwide Reach

"We expect that all riders in Minnesota and in fact, across the United States, will benefit from these changes."

Minneapolis Losing Up To $20M A Week As Immigration Enforcement Keeps Shoppers, Workers Home

State and local officials say reduced foot traffic and staffing shortages are hitting businesses in Minneapolis and beyond.

Minnesota Recognizes 8 Schools For Excellence After Feds End Blue Ribbon Program

The Minnesota Department of Education recognized the schools for high achievement and progress closing achievement gaps statewide.

Feds Suspend Nearly 7,000 MN Borrowers In $400M PPP, EIDL Fraud Crackdown

“This is just the first state,” SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said as the agency suspended thousands of Minnesota borrowers.

Minnesota’s Largest WARN Layoffs Announced In 2025

A year-end look at the largest Minnesota job cuts announced in WARN notices during 2025.

Menards' Iconic '11% Rebate' Program Reined In By Keith Ellison And Other Midwest Attorneys General

A multistate Midwest agreement requires Menards to overhaul how it markets its "11 percent rebate."

West St. Paul Grocery Store Reportedly Closing After Posting Signs Saying It Would Stay Open

Employees learned of the shutdown on Tuesday, according to a report.

Armed Federal Agents Raid St. Paul Business, Crowd Gathers Outside

Agents wearing ICE, FBI, and DEA vests entered the Bro-Tex facility on Tuesday morning as observers and demonstrators arrived.

These 14 Gambling Sites Were Told To Leave Minnesota

If you’ve been gambling online in Minnesota, you may have been breaking the law without realizing it.

Minnesota Ranked Among Top States For Jobs, Report Finds

Minnesota has been named one of the top states in the country for jobs, according to a new report from WalletHub.

Deadline Nears For Minnesota Paid Leave: What Workers Should Know

Workers across Minnesota will soon be eligible for up to 20 weeks of paid time off starting Jan. 1, 2026.

‘OMG Midwest’ Closing All MN Factories, Cutting Nearly 300 Jobs

The company said 297 workers will lose their jobs when the closures take effect on Dec. 19, 2025.

Women Are 'Better’: Airline Fined By MN After Refusing To Hire Man

The airline told investigators it believed women were “better” suited for flight attendant jobs, according to the state.

Lawsuit: Wren Clair Says She Was Groped By Fairgoers During 2023 KSTP Assignment

Wren Clair says she was groped at the 2023 State Fair, and her lawsuit claims KSTP ignored warnings and failed to protect her.

Meteorologist Wren Clair Sues KSTP Over Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Claims

The lawsuit claims Dave Dahl and others at KSTP fostered a sexist culture and engaged in lewd behavior.

Minnesota State Fair Vendor Says Entire Booth Was Accidentally Sold

The Duluth business says their shipping container was sold by mistake, leaving them scrambling before opening day.

LIST: 37 Phone Companies Accused Of Letting Robocalls Flood Minnesota

See if your phone provider is on the list of 37 companies accused of letting robocalls reach Minnesotans.

Minnesota Whole Home Generator Demand Surges as Midwest Generators Rises to the Challenge

Demand for whole-home generators surges in response to a wave of severe storms and prolonged power outages across Minnesota.

MPR’s Parent Company To Lay Off Up To 8% Of Staff After State, Federal Funding Cuts

Federal and state cuts reportedly created a $6 million shortfall for American Public Media Group.

Twin Cities PBS Laying Off Staff After Congress Eliminates Public Media Funding

Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is laying off staff this week after Congress eliminated all federal funding for public broadcasting.

Cub Foods Closing St. Paul Store, Nearly 100 Workers To Lose Jobs

Permanent layoffs are scheduled to take place in September, according to a notice submitted by SUPERVALU Inc.

State Flags Dozens Of MN Cannabis Businesses For Tax Reasons

State officials flagged more than 70 businesses for unpaid cannabis-related taxes this month.

America's Best New Restaurant Is In MN: James Beard Awards

A Minnesota chef also won Best Chef: Midwest.

MN Exports Fell 6% In Q1 As Trade With Canada, Mexico Slipped Sharply

Minnesota officials blame "on-again, off-again" tariffs for the Q1 export drop, citing losses to Canada and Mexico.

Planned Parenthood Forced To Close These 4 Minnesota Locations

Planned Parenthood will close four Minnesota clinics, including two in the Twin Cities metro area.

Why This St. Paul Car Parts Plant Is Shutting Down This Summer

The St. Paul site, located at 2299 Terminal Road, will close for good by the end of August. Layoffs will begin on Aug. 15.

Beloved MN Company 'Pressing Pause' After 12 Years

Minnesota-based Love Your Melon is "pressing pause" after more than 12 years of business and philanthropy.

St. Paul Plant To Layoff Nearly 200 Workers This Summer

Layoffs at the Wabash Avenue facility in St. Paul will begin June 30 and roll out over a 14-day period, according to the company.

Valor™ CEO Rick Niemi On Compounded Prescriptions

CEO Views collaborated with Rick Niemi, Valor Compounding Pharmacy’s CEO, on a piece for the Objective of Compounded Prescriptions