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How to stay protected from student loan scammers on the prowl

How to stay protected from student loan scammers on the prowl

Amid President Joe Biden's announcement that his administration will be forgiving up to $20,000 in federal student loans, scammers may be looking to take advantage of borrowers.
by Ayana Archie

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Fargo firm builds a diverse workforce

Fargo firm builds a diverse workforce

When you think of diverse cities, Fargo might not be the first that springs to mind. The population is 83 percent white. But a Fargo manufacturing company has found success with a workforce that is mostly from other places around the world.
by Dan Gunderson

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Managing your finances as debt and prices soar

Managing your finances as debt and prices soar

Credit card debt in the U.S. has spiked as prices for nearly everything have increased. Guest host Chris Farrell talks with two personal finance experts about managing your money.
by Chris Farrell and Samantha Matsumoto

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St. Paul weighs changes to its rent control ordinance

St. Paul weighs changes to its rent control ordinance

Property developers say uncertainty over the new ordinance has led to a drastic decrease in new housing developments. One proposal would exempt new construction from rent controls for 20 years. Advocates say renters need the protections more than ever at a time that rents are increasing across the country and in the Twin Cities.
by Jon Collins

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Education officials: Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans could benefit from student loan debt relief

Education officials: Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans could benefit from student loan debt relief

Students from two-year technical or community colleges bear the biggest financial burden from loans. While their debts may be smaller than those who went to four-year schools, the group sees loan defaults at the highest rate.
by Peter Cox

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