Two Straight Months of Higher Unemployment in RochesterThe latest jobless rate reported for the Rochester area was the highest since last September.Andy Brownell
Tips To Save Money At The PumpFinding ways to save money at the gas pump helps take some of the sting off the high prices.Steve Tanko
MN Workforce Participation Rate Falls to COVID Lockdown LevelsMinnesota has gained back most of the jobs lost in December will during the governor's "dial back."Andy Brownell
Minnesota Extends Streak of Better Than Expected Tax CollectionsAn improving national economic outlook is being credited.Andy Brownell
Optimism for MN EconomyA respected economic report shows optimism about Minnesota's economy has dropped for two straight months but remains strong.Andy Brownell
Drop in Unemployment & JobsMinnesota's job total is still down over 190,000 from a year ago.Andy Brownell
Fewer Seeking WorkMinnesota's unemployment rate is now down over 50-percent from the peak reached in May.Andy Brownell
Thousands of Minnesotans Abandon Their Search for WorkMinnesota's labor force participating rate drops to the lowest level reported in over 40 years. Andy Brownell
New Report – 15% of Minnesota Economic Output From AgricultureA new report highlights the economic impact of the agriculture sector of Minnesota's economy.Andy Brownell
Fairly Stable Market Predicted for 2021 MN Health Coverage MarketThe Minnesota Commerce Department is reporting stability in the state’s marketplace for small group and individual health plans for 2021.Andy Brownell