Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 6/5/20
Economic growth
MPR News: Restaurants reopen with restrictions as some hunger for more
Pioneer Press: For some business owners, Monday’s reopening is a time for excitement. For others, it’s not nearly enough
West Central Tribune: Minnesota state economist: Recession unique in speed of arrival, unequal effects on different retail sectors
Star Tribune: Minnesota and national monthly manufacturing indexes improve but still at recessionary levels
WCCO: What Restaurants Will Survive Coronavirus?
Star Tribune: Hints of economic reawakening amid mass, civic unrest
State and local taxes and spending
St. Cloud Times: Bonding bill will help rebuild Minnesota
Labor market
Fillmore County Journal: Unemployment rate jumps to 8.1% in April First full month of COVID-19 impact shows decrease of nearly 360,000 jobs
Minn Post: For unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota is below average
Pine City Pioneer: County unemployment rough, but it’s been worse
Economic development
Faribault Daily News: Our communities deserve updated or new infrastructure
Star Tribune: Minnesota pollution regulators make decision that will delay $2.6B Enbridge pipeline project