Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 10/25/24

State and local taxes and spending

USA Today: Opinion: ‘Knucklehead’ Tim Walz stinks at grammar. He also gets an ‘F’ in state governance

Minn Post: Why is most of the North Loop excluded from the special Minneapolis downtown sales tax district?

Grand Forks Herald: As sales tax vote nears, projections show East Grand Forks’ arenas need at least $5.1 million in work

Star Tribune: Johnson: Reject the St. Paul child care ballot question

KIMT 3: Rochester Downtown Alliance prepares for 2025 Tax Levy

MPR News: St. Paul’s proposed tax hike to fund child care: 5 questions, answered

KTTC: Winona County proposes a switch in taxes to pay off costs of new jail

Labor market

WDAY: Job growth continues in Minnesota

KRWC: DEED Reports Minnesota Job Growth Continues

KROC: Job Growth in Rochester Area Far Exceeds Other Minnesota Cities 

KNSI: Central Minnesota’s Job Prospects Look Bright

Economic growth

Design Rush: Study Names Minnesota the Worst State for Digital Business Growth