Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 12/3/21
Economic growth
Fox 9: Inflation eats up most of Minnesota workers’ wage gains
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Minnesota ranked 48th in economic freedom index, last in Midwest
Star Tribune: Minnesota’s golf businesses are on the upswing during tough times
Pioneer Press: Soucheray: Quit adding redundant programs that require higher taxes in St. Paul
Labor market
Bemidji Pioneer: St. Paul’s $15 minimum wage: Some restaurants were shedding jobs before it took effect
Faribault County Register: Many reasons for workforce shortages
Axios: The Twin Cities’ “true” unemployment rate
WDIO: Employment opportunities in Duluth’s hospitality industry
State and local taxes and spending
Mankato Free Press: Taxpayers need to ask if they can afford city projects
Mankato Free Press: State prepares for federal infrastructure money
The Center Square: Minnesota taxpayers spending $3 million on malls
Faribault Daily News: Truth in Taxation meetings: where and when
KTTC: In special session meeting, Rochester Public Schools board offers insight into new tax levy increase
KPVI: Minnesota DEED awards $2.2 million in workforce development