Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 15/8/18
Trade
Business Facilities: Asian Markets Spur Exports Surge from Minnesota
KSTP: Minnesota Pig Farmers Fear Impact of Mexico Trade Dispute
Agriculture
Ag Week: Senators from the region tout their chamber’s new farm bill draft
KDHL: Corn’s role in supporting rural Minnesota
Economic development
Duluth News Tribune: Grant targets Cook County need
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Guest Commentary: The importance of tourism for Grand Rapids
Bemidji Pioneer: Commentary: The Mississippi River – lifeblood of our local and multi-state corridor
Labor market
Duluth News Tribune: Can I help you? — Teen employment is falling, leaving a future workforce less prepared
Star Tribune: In major shift, state expands work opportunities for young people with disabilities
Hutchinson Leader: Minnesota Chamber creates Center for Workforce Solutions
International Falls Journal: Our View: Closer look is needed
Pioneer Press: Minnesota gains 10,200 jobs in May. Here is who is hiring.
Star Tribune: Minnesota adds 10,200 jobs, as employers power through shortage of workers
KELO: Minnesota sees job growth in May
Twin Cities Business: With May Job Additions, Minnesota Reaches Lowest Unemployment Rate Since Mid-2000
WNMT: Minnesota Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.1 Percent
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Minn Post: The prompt replacement of Enbridge’s Line 3 is an essential project for Minnesotans
State taxes
MPR News: ‘It’s going to be a mess’ come tax season
John Phelan is an economist at Center of the American Experiment.