Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 4/24/20

State and local taxes and spending

West Central Tribune: Willmar sales tax revenue lower than expected, COVID-19 likely to impact it further

Bloomberg Tax: Minnesota Temporary Telework Won’t Trigger Tax Presence

Star Tribune: Bloomington officials discuss potential budget shortfalls because of the virus

Labor market

Star Tribune: Job losses hitting nearly 20% of Minnesota workers

Business North: Minnesota loses 15,400 jobs in early March

St. Cloud Times: Finding jobs during the pandemic: Staffing pros say they’re still out there

Minn Post: The employment sectors that have seen the biggest share of unemployment applications during the COVID-19 crisis

Pioneer Press: How high will the unemployment rate get due to coronavirus?

Austin Daily Herald: Over 1,900 county workers have filed for unemployment

Minn Post: Minnesota’s Cook County has no confirmed COVID-19 cases. But it’s seen the highest jump in unemployment anywhere in the state

Economic growth

Minn Post: How the Walz administration is developing its plans for restarting Minnesota’s economy

Bemidji Pioneer: Minnesota, Wisconsin join seven-state coalition to reopen Midwestern economy; Dakotas stay out

Hutchinson Leader: Minnesota joins coalition of 7 Midwest states deciding when to reopen economy

Star Tribune: Tom Emmer, Paul Gazelka: Let’s work together on a plan to reopen Minnesota’s economy

Pioneer Press: Local expert says Minnesota economy is in ‘uncharted territory’ due to coronavirus

Albert Lea Tribune: Small businesses race to get financial help amid pandemic — but will it be enough to survive?

Duluth News Tribune: Report: Minnesota has lowest percentage of workers in hardest-hit sectors

KSTP: Minnesota Senate considers proposal to reopen businesses amid COVID-19

Finance & Commerce: Minnesota manufacturers brace for impact of COVID-19

Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd Lakes Chamber launches initiative to reopen parts of local economy

Minn Post: Senate GOPers push bill to allow Minnesota businesses to apply to reopen

KSTP: Minnesota salons hoping to reopen amid pandemic; implement new ideas to improve client safety

Duluth News Tribune: Sen. Eichorn Column: Safely reopen Minnesota to protect iron, timber producers

Twin Cities Business: Retailers Eye Phased Reopening Plan

Duluth News Tribune: Statewide View Column: We can open the economy AND fight the coronavirus

Star Tribune: Paper mills slowing, shutting amid pandemic disruption

Brainerd Dispatch: Guest Opinion: Working together to keep the economy moving forward

KTOE: Minnesota Businesses, 80-100,000 Workers Will Be Allowed To Return to Work Next Week

Star Tribune: Restrictions could be lifted on up to 100,000 Minnesota workers by Monday

Kare 11: 100K Minnesotans could return to work next week, here’s what to expect

Twin Cities Business: Minnesota Chamber Outlines ‘Best Practices’ for Getting Back to Business

Minn Post: Senate GOPers push bill to allow Minnesota businesses to apply to reopen

KSTP: Minnesota salons hoping to reopen amid pandemic; implement new ideas to improve client safety

Rochester Post Bulletin: Other View: Let’s get Minnesota’s economy moving

Pioneer Press: What will it look like when Minnesota’s economy begins to open?