Potential Transit Bus Driver Strike in Rochester AvertedPotential Transit Bus Driver Strike in Rochester AvertedA tentative contract agreement was reached during a mediation session today.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
$40M Proposal For Old Montgomery Ward Site in Downtown Rochester$40M Proposal For Old Montgomery Ward Site in Downtown RochesterThe plan calls for adding eight stories to the nearly 90-year-old building.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Continues to See Low Unemployment But Slow Job GrowthMinnesota Continues to See Low Unemployment But Slow Job GrowthRochester's job growth rate is more than a full percentage point higher than the state average.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Mayo Clinic Issues New Statement on Nurse Staffing LegislationMayo Clinic Issues New Statement on Nurse Staffing LegislationMayo Clinic previously warned state lawmakers and the governor that approving the bill in its current form could jeopardize billions of dollars worth of investments in Minnesota.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Mayo Clinic Warns Bills Could Scuttle $Billions in MN InvestmentsMayo Clinic Warns Bills Could Scuttle $Billions in MN InvestmentsThe warning was delivered in an email to the governor and legislative leaders.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Area Labor Force Grew to New Record High in MarchRochester Area Labor Force Grew to New Record High in MarchTotal employment last month was the second-highest record.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Job and Wage Growth Trail National AverageMinnesota Job and Wage Growth Trail National AverageFor wage growth, the 12-month national average is more than double Minnesota's rate.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
New 924 Area Code Approved For Rochester and Southern MinnesotaNew 924 Area Code Approved For Rochester and Southern MinnesotaIt's expected to be a little over a year before the new area code is used.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Tax Collections Nearly 5% Higher Than ForecastMinnesota Tax Collections Nearly 5% Higher Than ForecastThe report covers February and March.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Jobless Rate is the Highest in Over a YearRochester Jobless Rate is the Highest in Over a YearJobless rates were higher across the region.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell