Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 2/4/22
Economic development
KIMT3: Rochester business gets state innovation grant
State and local taxes and spending
Alexandria Echo Press: Minnesota’s record $7.75 billion budget surplus is taking center stage as lawmakers return to St. Paul
West Central Tribune: Dean Urdahl column: Minnesota must invest its surplus wisely
KSTP: Showdown looming at State Capitol between tax cuts, new spending
Fox 9: Walz, Senate GOP split on surplus spending ahead of 2022 session
KNSI: Sen. Howe Is Pushing for Permanent Tax Cuts During Legislative Session
Elk River Star News: Lucero: Now is the time to deliver historic tax cuts
Elk River Star News: State’s unprecedented surplus warrants caution
Minnesota Reformer: The politics of spending will be key to 2022 legislative session
Grand Forks Herald: Surplus, taxes are top priorities for northwest Minnesota lawmakers in 2022 legislative session
Grand Forks Herald: Surplus, taxes are top priorities for northwest Minnesota lawmakers in 2022 legislative session
Rochester Post Bulletin: Rochester sales tax extension passes first vote
Star Tribune: Minnesota lawmakers reconvene with giant surplus for 2022
The Journal: What state could be spending surplus on
Economic growth
Star Tribune: Inflation hits Minnesota’s smaller cities and rural areas harder than Twin Cities
Mankato Free Press: Report: Loss of manufacturing jobs leads to index drop
Grand Forks Herald: Still challenged, Minnesota manufacturers anticipate recovery in 2022
Finance & Commerce: DEED finds manufacturers are optimistic about 2022
Star Tribune: Editorial Counterpoint: On mining decision, NIMBY wins over rule of law, climate
Labor market
Montevideo American-News: Area employers attend local Job Fair in hopes to attract more workforce