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