The clock is running on finding a fix for the Social Security system – Star Tribune

Enacted into law 89 years ago, Social Security, along with Medicare, provides the economic foundation for American retirement. Social Security has lifted millions of seniors out of poverty and helped millions more pay their bills. It is the most successful social insurance program in U.S. history. And yet, whenever you talk about retirement, someone inevitably […]
Chicago Tribune likens foul on Caitlin Clark to an ‘assault’

The Chicago Tribune editorial board said the recent foul on WNBA star Kaitlyn Clark could be considered assault if it hadn’t happened during a basketball game. The bizarre remark came in the wake of a shift in the debate surrounding the Indiana Fever players, which has quickly shifted from fellow players complaining about the small […]
Chicago Tribune editorial board defends Caitlin Clark, likens Sky guard’s hip-check to assault

Caitlin Clark found an advocate on Monday in the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board. The paper’s editorial board ran a full defense of the Indiana Fever rookie after she was hip-checked to the floor by Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter in the third quarter of Saturday’s game, likening Carter’s foul to assault. CLICK HERE FOR MORE […]
Chicago Tribune, 6 other newsrooms begin 24-hour strike against Alden

More than 200 reporters, photographers and other staff members from the Chicago Tribune and six other news outlets across the country took to the streets Thursday to protest years of “slow-moving” contract negotiations and demand fair pay. began a 24-hour strike. The strike included 76 members of the Chicago Tribune’s news staff, photographers and editors […]
Buying an e-bike this year? Here's what you need to know to get a rebate from the state. – Star Tribune

Last year, Congress included a power-assisted bicycle rebate program in the omnibus transportation finance and policy bill. This year, Minnesotans who purchase a new electric bike will be able to apply for a rebate certificate. If you're interested in purchasing an electric bike in 2024, here's everything you need to know about electric bike rebates […]
Minnesota-based 3M freezing pensions for non-union employees in 2028 – Star Tribune

3M announced Monday that it will freeze its U.S. non-union pension plans at the end of 2028. The cost-cutting measures apply to 3M employees and employees of the healthcare company that is spinning off this year. “This is an important decision for 3M and will help set both companies up for future success,” CEO Mike […]