Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 10/11/19
State and local taxes and spending
West Central Tribune: Yet another tax refund to utility frustrates Renville County Board
Rochester Post Bulletin: Local elected officials talk taxes with lawmakers in Winona
Morrison County Record: Pierz School officials propose 8% increase in local property taxes
Star Tribune: Minnesota farmers caught in tax law dilemma
Pioneer Press: How tobacco smuggling costs Minnesota hundreds of thousands of dollars a year
Mankato Free Press: City proposal on gambling tax a win-win for local charities
Perham Focus: Most Minnesota counties still have roadway funding gaps
Star Tribune: Dakota County’s broadband initiative is a waste of tax dollars
The Center Square: Total state tax collections in Minnesota reach $25.6 billion, Census Bureau reports
Park Rapids Enterprise: Commentary: LGA increase provides critical boost, but difficult budget decisions remain
County News Review: Rush City Council sets 2020 preliminary levy
Labor market
Southernminn.com: Dynamite vs. dairy cows: The odd legal foundations of Minneapolis labor law
Lonsdale News Review: Workforce discussion centers around lack of workers in the region
SW News Media: Now hiring: Job opportunities at manufacturing forum
Redwood Falls Gazette: Minnesota’s Job vacancies increase in 2019 second quarter
Twin Cities Business: Targeting Employee Benefits
Hibbing Daily Tribune: Seeking second chances, incarcerated men are finding them in prison jobs and education
WCCO: Is President Trump Responsible For More Than 54,000 Minnesota Jobs?
Economic development
Star Tribune: HibTac mine on Iron Range expected to run out of ore in 5 years
Finance & Commerce: Angel tax credit welcomed by entrepreneurs
Business North: Area developers expect medical expansion to spur business growth
Agriculture
Minn Post: Why Minnesota farmers are watching China’s swine fever outbreak closely
Economic growth
Wall Street Journal: Minnesota, Long a Bright Economic Star, Wonders What’s Next
Trade
Star Tribune: Report: China tariffs tab approaches $1 billion for Minnesotans
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.