Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 1/14/22
State and local taxes and spending
Austin Daily Herald: Sen. Gene Dornink: Working with a budget surplus
Fergus Falls Daily Journal: County taxes reflect support of residents
The Center Square: Legislators: Minnesota will prioritize addressing businesses’ unemployment insurance debts in upcoming session
Twin Cities Business: Minnesota Tax Collections Continue to Outpace Forecast
Labor market
Hometown Focus: Multiple agencies addressing workforce shortage
Inforum: Letter: Minnesota should join the national Nurse Licensure Compact
Axios: Mapped: Minimum wage increases in Minnesota
St. Cloud Times: In the mire of a tight labor market, employers are considering how to keep employees, too
Economic growth
Finance & Commerce: Minnesota and global supply
Duluth News Tribune: Duluth’s tourism industry faces continued pandemic challenges
Trade
Pioneer Press: Minnesota exports continue rebound, grew 19 percent in 3rd quarter
KELO: Minnesota exports continue to grow: Up 19% in third quarter 2021
KTOE: State officials “bullish” on global economy as MN exports bounce back