Minnesota’s Economic News – W/E 7/17/20
Labor market
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Grocery store chains stand out for hiring during early days of pandemic
Grand Rapids Herald Review: The economic suppression will hurt today’s graduates for years to come
Duluth News Tribune: Minn. lawmakers consider bill extending unemployment benefits for mine workers
Detroit Lakes Online: Minnesota unemployment rates dipped to 8.6% in June, down slightly from May
WCCO: New Minnesota Employment Numbers Show Job Gains In June, With 84,700 New Payroll Jobs
MPR News: Minnesota unemployment fell to 8.6 percent in June
Business North: Minnesota’s jobless rate declines to 8.6 percent
Economic development
International Falls Journal: Four greater Minnesota cities awarded infrastructure grants
KAAL: Cost of living report with impact to rural Minnesota
State and federal taxes and spending
The Center Square: Minnesota ranks 5th highest in WalletHub study of 2020 state tax burdens
Star Tribune: Minnesota legislative leaders: Deal close on bonding, taxes
Grand Forks Herald: $1.35 billion bonding bill, tax cuts advance in Minnesota Capitol but path to passage unclear
Waseca County News: Nearly $2 billion bonding bill heads for House Floor, but prospects for passage uncertain
Economic growth
Winona Daily News: Bankers say economy remains weak in rural parts of 10 states
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.