Minnesota’s Economic News – W/E 11/6/20
Economic growth
Crow River Media: Ag industry plays significant role in Minnesota economy
Twin Cities Business: Downtown Minneapolis Will Come Back…
High Plains Journal: Rural Mainstreet Index climbs for September
Mankato Free Press: Our View: Economy: Not out of the woods yet
WIBW: Rural Economy Rebounding
Star Tribune: Monthly Minnesota, national manufacturing growth surges but still not at pre-pandemic activity
Winona Daily News: Midwest Economy: October state-by-state glance
Knox Radio: Midwest economy – ND & MN
Finance & Commerce: Survey: Pessimism rising among Minnesota manufacturers
State and local taxes and spending
KROC: Stronger Than Expected Recovery Benefits MN’s Budget Outlook
Agriculture
Duluth News Tribune: Statewide View: Even in tough times, Minnesota farmers rallying to feed the world
Labor market
Star Tribune: In ‘COVID paradox,’ some employers with jobs to fill can’t find workers
WTIP: Chamber: Unemployment benefits may be available for quarantined workers
Economic development
Duluth News Tribune: Reader’s View: Minnesota must follow neighbors on Line 3
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.