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If you lose your job, you typically lose your health insurance. There are some insurance options for the unemployed, but they're often pretty hard to get.February 23, 2009 - Uptick in home sales may be a sign
The latest numbers show that Twin Cities home sales are up slightly over last year, a sign that the housing market is beginning to stabilize.February 23, 2009 - Dow ends at lowest close in more than 6 years
The Dow Jones industrial average closed this afternoon at its lowest level in more than six years at the 7,466 level.February 19, 2009 - Best Buy cuts 250 jobs, adds 210
Richfield-based Best Buy is handing out 250 pink slips today to employees. But it's also posting 210 new positions.February 19, 2009 - 627K new jobless claims; continuing claims near 5 million
The number of laid-off workers receiving unemployment benefits has jumped to an all-time high near 5 million while new jobless claims remain well above 600,000.February 19, 2009 - Obama unveils $75 billion mortgage relief plan
Seeking to tackle "a crisis unlike any we've ever known," President Barack Obama unveiled an ambitious $75 billion plan Wednesday to keep as many as 9 million Americans from losing their homes to foreclosure.February 18, 2009 - President Obama announces his mortgage aid plan
In its latest effort to stem the financial crisis, the Obama administration announced the details of a $75 billion plan to help struggling homeowners.Midday, February 18, 2009 - Is this the worst Valentine's Day ever?
The slumping economy is hitting flower shops, jewelers and restaurants hard. Even the most ardent lovers, it seems, may have a broken heart this year.February 13, 2009 - Fed: Upper Midwest recession to continue in 2009
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is forecasting that the economic downturn in the Upper Midwest will continue through 2009.February 11, 2009 - How people over 65 are making ends meet
A new "Elder Economic Security Index" shows the financial considerations facing people over 65 in Minnesota. Can seniors cover basic needs and stay self-sufficient in retirement?Midday, February 9, 2009 - DFL lawmakers introduce 'People's Bailout'
The "People's Bailout" bill would temporarily lift a five-year limit on welfare benefits, extend unemployment benefits and attempt to reduce home foreclosures, especially in rental properties.February 9, 2009 - Pioneer Press union accepts week-long furloughs
Union workers at the St. Paul Pioneer Press have agreed to take a week of unpaid time off as the newspaper seeks to cut costs.February 6, 2009 - Ford workers idled for two more weeks
Ford Ranger workers in St. Paul have been told the plant will be temporarily idled for two weeks this winter, with the first furlough scheduled to begin at the end of today, due to slumping sales of the Ford Ranger.February 6, 2009 - New Ulm plant, with 80 jobs, relocating
The owners of a New Ulm plant that makes electrical servo motors say they will move most of the plant's operations out of Minnesota, affecting about 80 employees.February 6, 2009 - Owatonna firm cuts 100 jobs
Another big Owatonna manufacturer is announcing layoffs. SPX Corp. has laid off 100 employees from its plant in the southern Minnesota city.February 6, 2009
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