The ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said they will delay their planned exit from Minneapolis to July 1 after city officials decided Wednesday to push back the start of an ordinance that increases driver pay
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday reiterated he wants to find a compromise to increase rideshare driver pay but keep Uber and Lyft operating in the Twin Cities, after the companies said they would exit Minneapolis due to its city ordinance.
The Minneapolis retailer has been trying to right itself after loading up with too much inventory last summer and was forced to discount heavily to clear it. Many customers are making tough decisions about what they can afford. Inflation has moderated, but a bigger chunk of paychecks is needed to cover basics.
Rochester area business leaders came together to celebrate three entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Recognizing Awarding Valuing Entrepreneurs (RAVE) event Tuesday evening.
Minnesota gained 4,500 jobs and added more than 3,600 people to the state’s labor force in April according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Senators Liz Boldon and Carla Nelson, along with Representatives Kim Hicks and Andy Smith, were in Rochester Friday night to meet with childcare providers.
The Biden administration says the U.S. is buying 3 million barrels of oil to begin to replenish U.S. strategic reserves that officials drained earlier this year to fight inflation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced Tuesday over $20 million in funding for small cities, townships, and counties in Minnesota.
Workforce Development Inc. received a $15,000 AT&T Foundation grant to support its work to help bridge the digital divide for underserved youth and adults in Southeast Minnesota Tuesday.
Express Employment Professionals is recognizing the large need for staffing in Rochester and Southeast Minnesota by holding a 24-hour Job-A-Thon Thursday into Friday.