Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 11/22/19
State and local taxes and spending
Star Tribune: Minnesota homeowners get an early peek at property tax bills
Minnesota News Network: Property taxes expected to increase 5.2% statewide in 2020
Pioneer Press: MN property taxes are on the rise. These maps show where and how much
WCCO: How Do Assessors Determine The Value Of A Home?
International Falls Journal: Local property tax levies get hearings
Bemidji Pioneer: City Council approves 2020 fee increases
KAALTV: Unpacking proposed property taxes in Kasson
KELO: Also ’tis the season for state budget addresses and meetings
Labor market
Wahepton Daily News: Minn. unemployment rate remains steady
Star Tribune: Minnesota added 7,400 jobs in October, the most this year
Rochester Post Bulletin: Minnesota’s job additions keep unemployment rate steady at 3.2%
Mankato Free Press: Mankato beats other regional cities, state in job growth in October
KNSI: State unemployment rate held steady for October
Willmar Radio: Minnesota unemployment rate unchanged
Finance & Commerce: Hospitality passes construction for fastest job growth
Minn Post: How the Legislature is trying to get young Minnesotans into high-demand jobs
WCCO: Attorney General Keith Ellison Calls For An End To Non-Compete Clauses
Twin Cities Business: Even After St. Cloud Electrolux Closure, Minnesota’s Manufacturing Economy Isn’t All Bad News
Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Economic study long overdue
Duluth News Tribune: Minnesota Chamber dubs taxes, healthcare costs as top business obstacles
Star Tribune: Survey of bankers shows rural economy growing in November
Economic development
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Grants available for Minnesota startups
Star Tribune: Minnesota Chamber study finds mixed-bag economy
Trade
Pioneer Press: Charlie Weaver: Take note, Congress: Minnesota needs this new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.