Costco's 'Netflix moment': Analysts say card scanners are already paying off
Costco's introduction of membership card scanners at the front of stores is still rolling out, but the move is already paying off big for the wholesale club.
Spirit Airlines plans to sell planes, cut jobs
Spirit is reportedly in talks with Frontier Airlines about a potential merger.
Edible art for chocolate lovers in Robbinsdale
A new artisan chocolate shop called Cocoa Flake, has opened in Downtown Robbinsdale. The artisan, Denny Rain, is originally from Italy but fell in love with snow and moved to Minnesota. Her confections are time-consuming works of art. The chocolate is hand-made, and the bonbon is hand-painted. The shop is located at 4180 W. Broadway, Suite 400. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday.
Chef Justin Sutherland pleads guilty to violent threats after domestic dispute
St. Paul chef Justin Sutherland has pleaded guilty in Ramsey County District Court to a felony count of threats of violence in connection to an incident involving a domestic dispute in June.
Edina jewelry thieves cut tunnels to steal gold from Southdale Center
Thieves cut a series of holes in walls in vacant stores to break into a jewelry store at Southdale Center Sunday night, stealing about $700,000 worth of gold.
Biden administration forgives $4.5 million in student debt for 60,000 borrowers
The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.
Girl Scouts will raise yearly dues to $65 by 2027
The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.
Buybuy Baby closing all stores, shifting to online-only in 'strategic reset'
Buybuy Baby is shuttering all of its stores roughly a year after new owners tried to revive the brand.
Minneapolis budget proposes $1 million for homeless response, other increases
Minneapolis leaders are looking to shape a budget for city services and its residents that would increase spending and raise property taxes for homeowners to help pay for it.
New Boeing proposal on table for striking WA workers
Boeing has a new offer for more than 33,000 workers who have been on strike since September 13. Voting takes place next week.
Girl Scouts may raise yearly dues by 240% amid declining membership
Some who are involved with the Girl Scouts worry the increase could price out middle class and financially struggling families.
Hardware wholesaler True Value files for bankruptcy, plans sale to rival
Wholesale hardware supplier True Value has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is planning to sell by the end of the year to rival Do It Best.
Major paint company to lay off 1,800 workers, close facilities
The company is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and Europe as it undergoes a comprehensive cost reduction program. It's also selling its architectural business.
Cannabis guidelines coming quickly in Minnesota cities, counties
The clock is ticking for cities and counties that want to put limits on recreational marijuana businesses.
MN cities scrambling to establish cannabis guidelines
Minnesota city governments are working to establish guidelines for cannabis use before reactional licenses go out next year. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Krispy Kreme’s Minnesota return plotted for Fridley in 2025
Those looking for a doughnut on the go from a longtime favorite could soon be in luck again.
Sam's Club stores: Here's what the new locations will look like
Sam's Club membership warehouse is planning to open 30 stores in the next five years.
Big Lots to shutter more than 50 retail locations
Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.
TGI Fridays closes a dozen stores across America in just one month
A dozen U.S. TGI Fridays locations have closed in the last month, as the brand also shutters 35 stores in the United Kingdom. Earlier closures this year were due to underperformance.