Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 11/03/17
Employment
Star Tribune: As low-wage jobs shift to Twin Cities suburbs, some companies offer their own shuttles
Star Tribune: For baby boomers, job hunts prove to be daunting
MPR News: As workforce shrinks, construction industry feels crunch
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Enbridge 3
Star Tribune: Line 3 replacement pipeline would be one of state’s largest construction projects in recent history
MinnPost: Judge says Minnesota should approve environmental study of proposed oil pipeline project
St. Cloud Times: Pipelines provide safe delivery of energy
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Minnesota’s Business Climate
Pioneer Press: 3rd best, 3rd worst? Look beneath the rankings
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Manufacturing
Business North: L&M Radiator plans $17.6 million expansion in Hibbing
Star Tribune: Manufacturing surges in Midwestern states
Winona Daily News: Winona company uses state grant money to improve organization
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Mining
Star Tribune: Dayton offers reasonable, qualified support for PloyMet mine
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Regional businesses speak out against MPCA’s wild rice sulfate proposal
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Pharmaceuticals
Star Tribune: Minnesota expands generic medicine price-fixing lawsuit
Tax
Fox 9: Governor: Trump tax plan would cut deductions for 900,000 Minnesotans
Star Tribune: Dayton says GOP tax plan would cut deductions for 900,000 Minnesotans
WCCO: Dayton Calls Trump’s Tax Plan ‘Offensive,’ A Boost For The Rich
Alpha News: State Senator Proposes Ending MN Income Tax
Star Tribune: Paulson, Lewis tout GOP tax plan as good deal for Minnesota
MPR News: Mixed reaction in Minnesota to Republican tax overhaul plan
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Growth
Rochester Post Bulletin: Survey suggests more economic growth ahead for Midwest
Farmington Daily Times: Four Corners Future Forum stresses importance of working together to restructure regional economy
Trade
Kittson County Enterprise: Klobuchar, Peterson Urge U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Maintain Current Schedule at Lancaster and Roseau Ports of Entry
Minimum wage laws
US News: DFLer Otto Unveils Plan for $15 Minimum Wage in 5 Years
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John Phelan is an economist at Center of the American Experiment.