Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 10/5/18
Labor market
Rochester Post Bulletin: Greenspace: Renewables energizing job growth
Duluth News Tribune: Another hot month for hiring in Northland
Star Tribune: Minnesota Manufacturers try to manufacture interest in careers
Detroit Lakes Online: Desperately seeking workers: Job vacancies high, unemployment low, locals respond
State and local taxes
Laker Pioneer: Orono approves preliminary budget and tax levy
KARE 11: MN online shoppers now pay more sales tax
KDHL: Online shopping now costs you more in Minnesota
Economic growth
Rochester Post Bulletin: Midwest economy: September state-by-state glance
Duluth News Tribune: Another hot month for hiring in Northland
Star Tribune: Midwest manufacturing growth slows in September amid labor, trade and inflation woes
WCCO: Midwest Economy Remains Strong, But Worries Linger On Trade
Minn Post: Survey points to strong Midwest economy
WNAX: Manufacturing is Big Business in Minnesota
Agriculture
Faribault Daily News: New venture aims to build awareness of local food, farm products
Trade
Star Tribune: Minnesota workers, companies scrutinize revised NAFTA deal
Economic development
Hutchinson Leader: Detailing a dynamic industry
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.