It's a rough world for job seekers this summer, particularly younger ones. Author Daniel Pink offers hope in a new book that is aimed not just at new entrants into the career world, but also their parents. He says parents need to know you don't need a big plan to find a good job. (Midmorning, 05/09/2008)

Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he'll veto legislation that would increase Minnesota's minimum wage twice in the next 14 months. (05/07/2008)

A new production at the History Theatre in St. Paul brings to life the story of some very courageous women called the Radium Girls, and their important role in U.S. labor history. (05/07/2008)

Fridley-based Medtronic says it will eliminate about 1,100 jobs companywide and about 350 in the Twin Cities. But within a year, the company expects to more than offset the job cuts by adding jobs in areas that have prospects for high growth. (05/06/2008)

The Minnesota House Monday night passed a tax bill that would provide property tax relief for some homeowners and prohibit new businesses from getting tax breaks from the JOBZ program. After eight and a half hours of debate, the House passed the bill 80 to 52. (05/06/2008)

Some efforts to make Minneapolis a more livable city are working well; others not so well. That's the gist of a report delivered to the city council's Committee on Health, Energy and the Environment.. (05/06/2008)

Delta Airlines' President and CFO Ed Bastian is scheduled to appear at the State Capitol this morning to field questions about his company's planned acquisition of Northwest. Minnesota lawmakers complained that Delta was ignoring requests to send an executive. (05/05/2008)

Sauk Rapids-based Stearns Incorporated will lay off more than a fourth of its full time workers this summer. The company, which makes rain gear and personal flotation devices, is being taken over by outdoor recreation company Coleman. (05/02/2008)

State officials say it appears jobs will be few and far between for teens looking to earn a paycheck this summer. One national study predicts teen employment could fall to its lowest point ever during the summer months. (04/30/2008)

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have been attacking NAFTA on the campaign trail and promising to renegotiate the pact if elected. Midmorning examines the truth behind the rhetoric on NAFTA, and looks at how the next president might handle the issue of trade. (Midmorning, 04/30/2008)

Truckers from Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota upset with high fuel prices are planning a protest today in South Dakota's capital city of Pierre. (04/28/2008)

Teachers in St. Cloud have a new contract, after more than a year of negotiations. (04/25/2008)

Airline executives today sketched out terms of Delta's acquisition of Northwest Airlines. But the course the merger takes is also in the hands of the people who fly the planes, carry the luggage and pour the coffee. (04/15/2008)

IBM has introduced a new line of servers designed and built in Rochester, Minn. aimed at small to medium businesses. (04/02/2008)

As employers and employees contemplate an upcoming recession, Midmorning discusses how to hang on to your job or find a better one. (Midmorning, 03/13/2008)