Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 3/29/24
Labor market
Pioneer Press: Minnesota private sector loses 1,600 jobs in February, unemployment steady at 2.7%
KNSI: Minnesota Ekes Out February Job Gain
Willmar Radio: Minnesota unemployment rate holds steady at 2.7% in February
KIMT 3: Jobless rate remains steady in Minnesota
KROC: Rochester area job market is Minnesota’s strongest
KDAL: Minnesota Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
Finance & Commerce: Small businesses are struggling despite resilient labor market
Finance & Commerce: Minnesota unemployment holds steady
Economic growth
Star Tribune: Ramstad: Stop hindering yourself, Minnesota. Let the economy grow
Star Tribune: The inflation rate might be steadying, but the value of Minnesota exports are down
State and local taxes and spending
WDAY: MN State Revenues up largely due to sales and franchise taxes, despite dip to income tax collections
KROC: Minnesota Tax Revenues Exceed Brand New Projections in February
Star Tribune: Report says tax breaks for Minnesota hospitals, including Mayo, outweigh community benefit