inflation

Inflation has caused prices to increase, and we now know just how much more we're paying for food here in Minnesota.

Eggs and other food prices are still high these days. Luckily, the cheapest grocery store chain in the country now has 79 different stores here in Minnesota.

This number is even after inflation adjustment

The membership cost goes up, but the dogs stay put

Say it ain't so, Costco!

OMG! You want HOW MUCH for a few slices of cheese?

What's tough to stomach is that it's not only insurance rates that are climbing, it seems everything is now costing more, which is putting a pinch on many Minnesotan's wallets.

Inflation continues to be in factor for Central Minnesotans with so many products and services going up in price. St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs King Banaian joined me on WJON. He indicates the latest ADP report, which processes paychecks, shows wages went up 7.7% and Banaian says inflation is up 8%.

With the inflation rate at 8.6%, the highest since 1981, financial councilors have seen more families worried about their household budgets.

A worker shortage, COVID-19 pandemic and a shortage of many products has triggered inflation in many different areas in our economy. St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs, King Banaian joined me on WJON today. He says inflation is sticking around for the foreseeable future and will impact many Central Minnesotans.

Lilo is a hot mess. Again. Just how much will the royal wedding cost and have you noticed the price of everything is going up?