Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 4/17/20
Labor market
Duluth News Tribune: Here are the top 10 occupations in Minnesota hiring amid the coronavirus pandemic
KSTP: Creating jobs during COVID-19 pandemic in smaller Minnesota communities
Grand Rapids Herald Review: MN issues first $600 CARES Act payments
Star Tribune: Big banks take heat over SBA loan program response: ‘They are trying to take advantage of the situation’
Inforum: Minnesotans among first to see federal increase to jobless benefits
Valley News Live: As new unemployment benefits roll out, some of the self-employed in ND and MN say they’re feeling left out
Business North: Fifteen percent of Northeast Minnesota workers recently file for unemployment insurance
KSTP: As layoffs in Minnesota rise, some industries continue to add staff during the pandemic
KIMT3: Unemployment claims in Minnesota over past month double the total from 2019
The Globe: COVID-19 leads to thousands of lost jobs in area
St. Cloud Times: Coronavirus in Minnesota: When will unemployment funds run out?
Economic growth
WCCO: Coronavirus In Minnesota: Lawn Workers Amped To Be Able To Return To Work
Fox 9: Economists and epidemiologists work to find a balance amid pandemic
Brainerd Dispatch: Some local businesses remain open under vague guidelines of closure order
KNSI: Walz: Restarting Minnesota economy requires jump in testing
Kare 11: Walz says testing is key to reopening economy
MPR News: April 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz ties reopening economy to massive jump in testing
Brainerd Dispatch: Iron mining facilities idled in northeastern Minnesota amid pandemic slowdown
Star Tribune: A trickle of SBA funds starts to flow to Minnesota small businesses
Star Tribune: Minnesota businesses push for exemptions in stay-at-home order
Rochester Post Bulletin: Mayo says it has capacity to deliver testing needed to reopen the economy
WJON: State Leaders In Planning Process for Reopening Economy
Lakeland PBS: Walz Creating Working Group to Re-open the Economy When Coronavirus Passes
WCCO: MN Senate Republicans Announce Website To Share Ideas On Reopening Minnesota’s Economy
KIMT3: Mayo Clinic’s impact on reopening the Minnesota economy
KTOE: Walz: COVID-19 testing will be part of reopening Minnesota’s economy
WCCO: Minnesota Chamber of Commerce working on plan to reopen state’s economy
KTTC: Minnesota partners with 6 other states to coordinate reopening economy
KVRR: Minnesota Joins Midwestern Partnership to Reopen Regional Economy
Fox 9: Minnesota joins Midwestern pact on when to reopen the regional economy
WCCO: State Representatives With Medical Experience Weigh In On Re-Opening Economy
Economic development
Hibbing Daily Tribune: Iron ships sail into economic storm
Brainerd Dispatch: Experts encourage small businesses to pursue CARES Act resources
State and local taxes and spending
International Falls Journal: Grace period on sales, use tax payments
Owatonna People’s Press: Steele County weighing its options on property tax relief
Star Tribune: Nothing would help Minnesota more than a robust bonding bill
Bloomberg Tax: Minnesota Health Care Providers Granted Tax Relief
Austin Daily Herald: Commissioners approve resolution to push back county property tax penalties
Grand Forks Herald: East Grand Forks mayor pessimistic about sales tax’s chances in St. Paul; survey indicates general support
Star Tribune: Hennepin County approves two-month reprieve in property tax deadline