Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 11/1/24
State and local taxes and spending
Detroit Lakes Online: Detroit Lakes school district’s proposed property tax levy is just under $10 million
Pioneer Press: Downtown St. Paul building sales raise questions about over-valuation, unpaid property taxes
Pioneer Press: B Kyle: The case for early childhood investment is compelling, but this St. Paul property tax isn’t the way
Pioneer Press: Fiscal watchdogs sound budget alarm for St. Paul, noting high taxes, business loss, slower growth
KSTP: Several Minnesota ballots include sales tax referendum to expand public safety facilities
MPR News: Multimillion-dollar ballot questions before Minnesota voters on Election Day
Bring Me the News: Hennepin County employees rally for higher wages, call current offer ‘insulting’
Labor market
Star Tribune: Rochester outpaces rest of state in job growth – by a lot
KRWC: September Unemployment in Wright County Falls Back to Lowest Point in 2024
KROC: Rochester Area Economy Sets Another Employment Record
KROC: Look Where Minnesota Now Ranks In New U.S. Employment Report