Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 10/29/21
Economic development
Bemidji Pioneer: Other View: Thanks to Line 3, a windfall was felt by some Minnesota communities this summer
Grand Forks Herald: Airports in North Dakota, Minnesota look toward potential infrastructure dollars
Grand Forks Herald: Letter: Benefits of Line 3 will be long-lasting
Bemidji Pioneer: Reports: Permanent remote work will have lasting impact on US cities
Labor market
The Center Square: Minnesota September job growth higher than U.S. average
Pipestone County Star: Coping with the workforce shortage
WCCO: Desperate To Find More Staff, Some Fast Food Restaurants Recruiting Customers
Star Tribune: Duluth jobs and labor force grew in September
Economic growth
Marketplace: Minnesota restaurants prepare for winter as the pandemic drags on
Mankato Free Press: Some restaurants close, cut back, others going strong
Finance & Commerce: Twin Cities office market gains steam; industrial demand outpaces supply
WCCO: Supply Chain Issues: ‘There Really Are Problems Everywhere,’ Even For Small Companies
State and local taxes and spending
Minn Post: It turns out Minnesota didn’t actually lose any tax money during the COVID recession
KPVI: Tax Foundation report: Minnesota has fifth worst state business tax climate