Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 8/22/25
Labor market
St. Cloud Live: Minnesota economy remains stable despite layoffs, tariffs, DEED says
KTTC: Minnesota’s job market growth slowed in July, experts say
Minn Post: Minnesota jobless rate is highest in four years
KNSI: Summer Bummer: Minnesota Loses Jobs in July
KROC: Rochester Sees Strongest Job Growth in Minnesota Again
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Minnesota job market, labor force shift in July
Bring Me the News: Report: Minnesota’s economy saw increased unemployment, slowed growth in July
Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota minimum wage will increase 2.5% to $11.41 per hour on Jan. 1
Pilot-Independent: 19.2% Drop in Minnesota Manufacturing Employment Since 2000
State and local taxes and spending
KROC: July Tax Receipts in Minnesota Lag Behind Forecast
KSTP: Debate continues over Mayor Frey’s Minneapolis budget proposal
Star Tribune: St. Cloud mayor eyes 4.5% tax increase to chip away at neglected expenses
Pine Journal: Cloquet considers 4% tax levy increase
Isanti-Chisago County Star: North Branch researches adding local option sales tax
Regulation
KSTP: Minimum wage in Minnesota will rise to $11.41 an hour in 2026
Kare 11: Minnesota to adjust minimum wage rates for inflation
Bring Me the News: Minnesota’s minimum wage climbs to $11.41 in 2026
KFGO: Minimum wage going up in Minnesota Jan. 1
WJON: What The New Minimum Wage Means For Minnesota Workers
Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota minimum wage will increase 2.5% to $11.41 per hour on Jan. 1
Fox 9: Minnesota increasing minimum wage rate in 2026
Valley News Live: Minimum wage in Minnesota to increase on Jan. 1
WDIO: Minnesota minimum wage to increase in New Year
KAAL TV: Minnesota minimum wage to increase in 2026
Economic development
Minn Post: Taking the right next steps to fill Minnesota’s manufacturing talent gap