Minnesota’s Economic News – W/E 10/16/20
Economic growth
The Center Square: Minnesota tweaks restaurant dining rules in favor of industry
Northfield News: Officials allow larger dining groups in restaurants, as COVID cases continue to rise
Star Tribune: Minn. economy recovery will be highlighted by these entrepreneurs
Forum: Letter: How state policy affects economies on opposite sides of the Red River
WCCO: Bankers Survey Sees Surge In Rural Parts Of 10 States
State and local taxes and spending
Duluth News Tribune: Bonding bill could get last shot at a green light Monday, but can lawmakers reach a deal?
West Central Tribune: Greg Zylka: Dear legislators: What will it take to finally pass a bonding bill?
Star Tribune: Minnesota bonding bill vote delayed to round up GOP votes
Pioneer Press: MN Legislature to take a run at $1.36B bonding bill during special session
Star Tribune: Minnesota lawmakers extend special session in push for bonding bill
Duluth News Tribune: Minnesota lawmakers to take a last-chance shot at a 2020 bonding bill
Duluth News Tribune: $1.9 billion bonding bill clears hurdle in Minnesota House, moves to Senate
Star Tribune: Minnesota House considers $1.4B public works borrowing bill
KSTP: Minnesota House approves $1.9B bonding bill, will head to Senate Thursday
International Falls Journal: Bonding bill approved: Local projects awarded money
Star Tribune: Minnesota Senate approves record $1.9 billion infrastructure package
Duluth News Tribune: $1.87 billion bonding bill to help shore up Duluth’s failing seawalls
Labor market
KROC: Thousands of Minnesotans Abandon Their Search for Work
MPR News: Minnesota jobless rate falls to 6 percent, but fewer seeking jobs
KIMT 3: Jobs in Minnesota manufacturing are in high demand
Minn Post: Minnesota unemployment rate drops to 6% as more leave workforce
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.