Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 9/13/19
Economic development
Duluth News Tribune: Minnesota’s only solar panel manufacturer seeks IRRR loan to boost employment, production
Economic growth
Marshall Independent: Minnesota is less vulnerable to recession than some states
St. Cloud Times: QBR: Area economy growing more slowly as Electrolux closure approaches
Faribault Daily News: Minnesota manufacturers still optimistic about economy, survey says
Hometwon Source: Rosemount’s ‘economy strong’
Trade
Duluth News Tribune: ‘We’re prepared to deliver’: Gov. Tim Walz to mend ties abroad as U.S.-China trade war escalates
KROC: International trade tensions impact Minnesota exports
Twin Cities Business: Minnesota Notches $5.7 Billion in Exports for Q2
Labor market
Country Messenger: Changing the story on careers in rural Minnesota
Star Tribune: Skilled labor remains big issue for Minnesota employers
State and local taxes and spending
Duluth News Tribune: Reader’s View: Tax burden driving retirees from MN
KTTC: Rochester City Council inches closer to setting a new tax levy maximum
Sun Sailor: Wayzata Council approves preliminary 2020 property tax levy
Detroit Lakes Online: Council approves preliminary tax levy of $5.75 million for 2020
The Center Square: Minnesota ranks 33rd lowest in state, local government GDP
MPR News: Duluth unveils new sales-tax-funded street projects
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.