- Moving west, looking for work: A new take on an old story
With opportunities in short supply in Minnesota, they decide to try their luck in Colorado.November 2, 2009 - Twin Cities home prices show steady gains
Home prices in the Twin Cities rose over four straight months in the period ending in August, according to new data released Tuesday.October 27, 2009 - Improved jobless rate means fewer jobless benefits for some
The state's unemployment rate has dipped below the threshold that allowed jobless Minnesotans to collect unemployment benefits for 79 weeks. The new maximum will be 72 weeks.October 22, 2009 - Dow breaks 10,000 for first time in a year
The Dow Jones industrial average is back above 10,000 for the first time in a year.October 14, 2009 - Unemployment and the state of Minnesota's economy
State economist Tom Stinson and economics professor Tony Barrett join Midday to analyze the latest unemployment numbers and the condition of Minnesota's economy.Midday, October 14, 2009 - Many Minnesotans spend too much income on housing
For Craig Benson and other unemployed Minnesotans, making monthly rent or mortgage payments is a constant challenge. The latest census numbers from 2008 show the recession is making that struggle even tougher for many Minnesotans.October 14, 2009 - Senate Dems reach deal on extending jobless benefits
Senate Democrats said Thursday they have reached a deal to extend unemployment insurance benefits to the nearly 2 million jobless workers in all 50 states who are in danger of running out of assistance by the end of the year.October 8, 2009 - Target sales beat expectations
Minneapolis-based Target reports its September sales were better than expected. But the retailer is concerned about the upcoming holiday shopping season.October 8, 2009 - Walz, colleagues seek help for pork producers
Minnesota Congressman Tim Walz is asking the U.S. Agriculture Department for emergency help for the nation's pork producers.October 7, 2009 - Vet students hope to prevent Whiskers from going hungry
Even in a struggling economy, Rover and Whiskers still need to eat. Some veterinary students at the University of Minnesota have launched an effort to keep pets from going hungry by holding a pet food drive this week.October 7, 2009 - Recession's impact reflected in Census data
New data from the U.S. Census show more effects of the recession last year.September 29, 2009 - Minn. delegation pushes for extension of jobless benefits
Members of Minnesota's congressional delegation say they'll push for federal legislation giving Minnesotans a 13-week extension of jobless benefits.September 23, 2009 - Looking for work? The news isn't good
Minnesota employers shed more than 10,000 jobs in August. The unemployment rate fell slightly. But that seems to be due at least in part to discouraged job hunters giving up their search for work.September 17, 2009 - How to find a job during a recession
Employment advisor and career strategist Amy Lindgren answers questions about finding or keeping a job during a recession.Midday, September 17, 2009 - Bernanke: Recession is 'very likely over'
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that the worst recession since the 1930s is probably over.September 15, 2009
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