Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 12/27/24
State and local taxes and spending
Moose Lake Star Gazette: Action needed to avert looming state shortfall
Star Tribune: St. Paul schools to raise property tax levy by 7.9% in 2025
Marshall Independent: Cities in the area facing challenges, but successes too
New Ulm Journal: New Ulm School Board OKs 3.22% levy increase
Bring Me the News: St. Paul budget: Carter vetoes line-item spending; Council responds
KSTP: Community group tackles rising Ramsey County property taxes
Pioneer Press: Jim Abeler: The DFL overspent, didn’t listen, and now a deficit is coming. It doesn’t have to be this way
Faribault County Register: USC School Board finalizes budget and tax levy
Pine Journal: Carlton County passes 3% levy increase, larger-than-expected budget
Labor market
KROC: Rochester Outpaces State in Job Growth – Twin Cities Falters
Pioneer Press: November proves strong month for Minnesota job market despite slight unemployment uptick
Grand Rapids Herald Review: New year, new minimum-wage rates
Voice of Alexandria: Minnesota’s unemployment rate goes up slightly, local market remains tight
Spokesman-Recorder: Minnesota’s Minimum Wage Will Increase on Jan. 1, 2025 – Here’s What You Need to Know
Hometown Focus: A new year and new minimum-wage rates for Minnesota
MPR News: Job market jitters real for some mid-career Minnesotans and recent grads
Economic development
Star Tribune: A small Minnesota city rolled out the red carpet for jobs in cannabis growing
Bemidji Pioneer: Northwest Minnesota Foundation impact report shows growth in business grants, housing and philanthropy
Regulation
Fox 9: MN pay transparency law aims to reduce discrimination, wage gaps
Trade
KAAL TV: Governor Walz announces surge in Minnesota exports
Radio Mankato: Governor Walz Announces Surge in Minnesota Exports
Pine Journal: Minnesota exports reach $6.7 billion, up 11% from 3rd quarter last year
KFGO: Walz Administration announces surge in Minnesota exports
Red Lake Nation News: Minnesota exports reach $6.7 billion, up 11% from 3rd quarter last year