Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 12/2/22
State and local taxes and spending
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal: Nisswa taxpayers likely to see 12% hike in city taxes
Rochester Post Bulletin: Letter: Tax increases in a time of inflation?
CBS News: Braham residents shocked to see enormous property tax hike
Rochester Post Bulletin: 10 things to know about Olmsted County’s proposed 2023 budget
WTIP: Some Cook County landowners see increase in property values, decrease in taxes
Pioneer Press: St. Paul to host final hearing on proposed 15 percent tax levy increase, 2023 budget
Duluth News Tribune: Duluth Public Schools property tax levy could rise as much as 2%
Marshall Independent: Tax environment No. 1 priority for MN Chamber
Star Tribune: Hermantown sales tax increase means investments in hockey, outdoor recreation
WDIO: People have angst over proposed property tax increases, coupled with higher valuations
KNSI: Lower-End Housing Gaining In Value Quickest, Affecting Property Taxes
KTTC: County tax rate decreases
Rochester Post Bulletin: Taxpayers voice concerns about proposed increases for 2023
Labor market
KROC: Rochester Area Unemployment Rate is Lowest Since June
KEYC: Mankato area has lowest unemployment rate in the nation, per BLS
The Center Square: Minnesota only Midwest state ranked in top 5 for job seekers
KRWC: Wright County Unemployment Remains Unchanged in October
Economic development
Finance & Commerce: Native American communities grow economic opportunities
Fergus Falls Daily Journal: Outdoor recreation fuels our growth
The Center Square: Minnesota announces federal loan availability to spur automation in manufacturing
Star Tribune: State unveils program for businesses to use robots to address workforce shortages
Economic growth
Kare 11: Minnesota’s ethanol industry says a rail strike would have ‘catastrophic consequences’ locally