Minnesota's Over Yearlong Streak of Job Gains Is OverMinnesota's Over Yearlong Streak of Job Gains Is OverA new report shows Minnesota lost over 5000 jobs in December.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
New Report Points to Potential For Even Larger MN Budget SurplusNew Report Points to Potential For Even Larger MN Budget SurplusMinnesota continues to see higher-than-expected tax revenues and the state's economic outlook is slightly brighter.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Tax Collections Exceeded Brand New ForecastMinnesota Tax Collections Exceeded Brand New ForecastThe new revenue forecast predicting a $17 billion state budget surplus might have been a bit conservative.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Unemployment Rates Edged Higher Across SE Minnesota in NovemberUnemployment Rates Edged Higher Across SE Minnesota in NovemberAlmost every county in the region still reported jobless rates below 2%.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota's String of Job Gains Extended to 14 Consecutive MonthsMinnesota's String of Job Gains Extended to 14 Consecutive MonthsDespite the job gains, the state's jobless rate has been inching higher.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Area Unemployment Rate is Lowest Since JuneRochester Area Unemployment Rate is Lowest Since JuneTotal employment levels were the lowest in 8 months.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Set Export Record in 3rd QuarterMinnesota Set Export Record in 3rd QuarterThe shipments were up 28% from last year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Area Economy Set New Jobs Related Records in JuneRochester Area Economy Set New Jobs Related Records in JuneThe size of the labor force and overall employment reached new all-time highs.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Jobless Rate Below 2% For First Time in 3-YearsRochester Jobless Rate Below 2% For First Time in 3-YearsYou have to go back to a year before we even heard of COVID to find the rate this low. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
‘Significant’ Increases In Minnesota Wages During Last Two Years‘Significant’ Increases In Minnesota Wages During Last Two YearsHourly wages have risen more than $2 an hour in the last 2 years.Kim DavidKim David