Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 1/12/17
Demographics
Fox 9: More people moving to Minnesota after 15-year departure
Economic development
Park Rapids Enterprise: Local study reveals economic impact of arts
Fairmont Sentinel: Chamber touts policy goals
Asian American Press: Minnesota increases state spending with diverse businesses
Star Tribune: Despite overall economic health, affordable housing is a priority
Twin Cities Business: Minnesota Doctors Contribute $30.5B to State Economy
See our commentary on this here.
Federal taxes
Kare 11: Brooklyn Park Distillery loves Trump tax cuts
Star Tribune: Minnesotans could face significant state tax hike next year in wake of federal changes
MPR News: Federal tax changes could have a big price tag in Minnesota
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Minimum wage laws
Pioneer Press: Restaurant workers tell city Monday how they feel about $15 minimum wage
MPR News: Walmart raises starting wages, handing out bonuses
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Economic growth
Business North: State Manufacturers Optimistic About 2018 Economy
Finance & Commerce: Minnesota’s manufacturers upbeat about 2018
WCCO: Survey Shows Minnesota Manufactures Are Expecting A Good Year In 2018
Duluth News Tribune: Vast majority of Minn. manufacturers expecting upbeat year
Northfield News: Most expect business conditions to improve or stay the same in coming year
The Daily Journal: Minnesota manufacturers expecting upbeat year
Manufacturers News: Minnesota Manufacturing Job Growth Picks Up Speed
Go MN: Walmart raises its minimum wage to $11, hands out bonuses to hourly workers
Minn Post: For the first time in a decade, average wages in Minnesota appear to be increasing
See our commentary on this here.
Agriculture
Star Tribune: Minnesota farmers, food stamp users have much on line in next farm bill
Mining
The Daily Yonder: Trump administration resurrects mining lease in N.E. Minnesota
See our commentary on this here.