WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said T...
schools
After fierce opposition, Minneapolis Public Schools scrapped plans to close up to 16 schools next fall. But district leaders still face hard decisions....
News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday and enrollees will face a slew of changes that go into effect in 2027. During the enrollment period, which ends Dec. 7, people will have the opportunity to choose between traditional Medicare and privately run M...
safety
The fourth man facing a riot charge in connection with the Oct. 2 shooting at Eden Prairie High School’s homecoming football game was arrested Wednesday evening and released hours later on bond....
News
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV’s lung has recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule , and he resumed working from the hospital on Thursday, his doctors and the Vatican reported. Leo’s post-operative tests remained within normal levels and his physiotherapy session Thursd...
News
Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar seized the Democratic lawmaker's phone and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the probe....
government
Early voting opens this Friday in Minnesota with a new process that allows voters to cast their ballots directly into voting machines, similar to voting on Election Day. Here's what you need to know:...
government
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale inflation rose more than expected last month on a big jump in fuel costs as rising prices become a bigger economic challenge for millions of Americans, and a growing political problem for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. The Labor Departm...
Local
The remains of a Minnesota Marine who has been missing since World War II have returned home to his family ahead of burial services this weekend. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS was at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Thursday morning where the remains of Marine Pvt. Ern...
Local
His Minneapolis performance with new band Saving Grace was one of year’s best concerts.
News
Minnesota is in for a dreary Thursday as rain showers continue through much of the day alongside cooler temperatures in the 50s.
government
The council and mayor have been at odds over his attempt to rein in the amount of time his staff spends in council meetings.
parks
Served at Gai Noi, Lat14 and Khaluna, the chef’s signature wings have barely changed in nearly 20 years.
