Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 11/9/18
Mining
MPR News: DNR’s PolyMet permits bring Minn. closer to its first copper-nickel mine
International Falls Journal: Northern Minnesota lawmakers applaud DNR for issuing Polymet mining permits
Economic development
Business North: Economy shifting to artisan businesses
KRFO: The future of Waseca’s economy
Labor market
Star Tribune: St. Paul City Council would exempt tipped workers from wage ordinance, lobbying group says
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Tip credit may have support on St. Paul City Council as part of minimum wage ordinance
State and local taxes
Pioneer Press: St. Paul Public Schools referendum passes 2018
Mesabi Daily News: Miners, Virginia school levy passes
KSTP: Gov.-elect Walz: Expect a gas tax increase in next budget
Pioneer Press: Gov.-elect Tim Walz sets up shop at the Capitol. Gas-tax hike for roads? ‘Absolutely.’
International Falls Journal: Falls voters OK tax, add newcomers to council
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.