Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 4/20/17
Trade
Duluth News Tribune: Minnesota full of winners and losers in brewing trade war
The Virginian-Pilot: Minnesota’s largest export markets express support for NAFTA
Mining
Hibbing Daily Tribune: A billion reasons why Polymet debate misses the point
Economic development
Finance & Commerce: Proto Labs lands state aid for Brooklyn Park expansion
Watchdog: Report: Minneapolis third best U.S. city for start-ups
Sun Sailor: The arts have a multi-million dollar impact on Hopkins economy
Taxes
White Bear Press: Tax reforms should keep taxes low
Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Seize chance to right-size Minnesota taxes; Opportunity now is rare, chamber says
Labor market
WCCO: House Debates Bill To Cap Tipped Workers’ Minimum Wage
MPR News: Lawmakers consider lower minimum wage for tip earners
Kare 11: House aims to cut tipped workers’ minimum wage
Pioneer Press: Minnesota House committee debates GOP’s tip credit proposal
Rochester Post Bulletin: House bill would cap tipped workers’ minimum wage
Twin Cities Daily Planet: St. Paul Mayor Carter declares intention to push $15 minimum wage
Star Tribune: Minnesota added 2,900 jobs in March as hiring slowdown continues
Pioneer Press: Minnesota gains 2,900 jobs in March. Here is who is hiring
Finance & Commerce: MN construction industry loses 1,000 jobs in March
Mankato Free Press: Employers add jobs; average pay jumps 10 percent
Economic growth
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Executives share their outlook on opportunities in the regional economy
Rochester Post Bulletin: April rural bankers survey drops slightly in April
John Phelan is an economist at Center of the American Experiment.