Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 10/27/23
State and local taxes and spending
KNSI: Minnesota’s budget surplus grows to a projected $2.4 billion, fueling debate over spending
Kare 11: Minnesota budget surplus estimate tops $2 billion
Rochester Post Bulletin: 9 questions about Rochester’s proposed sales tax renewal
Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: Some thoughts against the sales tax renewal
Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: Looming operating levy is why I’ll vote no
Rochester Post Bulletin: Our View: Vote ‘yes’ on Rochester schools’ technology tax
KNSI: Stearns County Considering Sales Tax for New Justice Center
Mankato Free Press: Burden of property tax impossible for residents to support
KNSI: Stearns County Releases More Information on Proposed Sales Tax for New Jail, Justice Center
Labor market
WCCO: Minnesota continues to outpace nation in job growth, DEED says
KSTP: DEED: Minnesota sees job growth for the 7th straight month
KNSI: September Payrolls Expand by 8,000 But Businesses Struggling To Keep Up
WDAY: Minnesota adds 8,000 jobs in September across the state
Pioneer Press: State adds 8,000 jobs in Sept.; unemployment steady at 3.1%
KIMT 3: Unemployment rate remains flat in Minnesota
Brainerd Dispatch: Minnesota Employers Add 8,000 Jobs in September
MPR News: Minnesota job market, national economy holding steady
Economic growth
Minnesota Reformer: Household wealth is increasing, but renters are largely locked out