Rochester Employment and Labor Force Reach Record Highs in MarchRochester Employment and Labor Force Reach Record Highs in MarchAt the same time, the local unemployment rate remains low, but it's the highest it's been since the summer of 2021.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester’s Job Market Booms While Other Cities LagRochester’s Job Market Booms While Other Cities LagRochester's annualized job growth rate remains, by far, the strongest in the state.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Unemployment Higher Across SE Minnesota in JanuaryUnemployment Higher Across SE Minnesota in JanuaryRevisions to the 2024 data contributed to the increase.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester’s Job Market Sets Records - Unemployment ShrinksRochester’s Job Market Sets Records - Unemployment ShrinksThe number of jobs and the size of the labor force rose to new record highs in December.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
MN Deed Announces Historic Funding for Broadband ExpansionMN Deed Announces Historic Funding for Broadband ExpansionDEED launched a Request for Proposals that will award $95 million in broadband grants across the stateLuke LonienLuke Lonien
Harmony Receives Over $2 Million From Coronavirus Community Development Grant ProgramHarmony Receives Over $2 Million From Coronavirus Community Development Grant ProgramThe City of Harmony was one of the 15 different recipients of the grant, receiving $2,245,849 for broadband improvement.Luke LonienLuke Lonien
Lanesboro To Receive Over $9 Million For New Wastewater Treatment PlantLanesboro To Receive Over $9 Million For New Wastewater Treatment PlantThe Minnesota Public Facilities Authority announced that nearly $44 million awarded for infrastructure projects across the state, and Lanesboro will receive over $9 million.Luke LonienLuke Lonien
Chatfield’s Community and Economic Development Associates Lands $165,000 GrantChatfield’s Community and Economic Development Associates Lands $165,000 GrantMnDEED awarded $2.7 million in business development grants, and one Chatfield group landed a nice sum of money to help grow local businesses.Luke LonienLuke Lonien