Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 7/27/18
State and local taxes
Rochester Post Bulletin: Need cash? Even renters might qualify for property tax refund
Duluth News Tribune: Minnesota financial ratings earn a boost
Pioneer Press: Minnesota lands highest bond ratings, meaning lower interest rates
MPR News: Minnesota to e-retailers: Start collecting taxes soon
Pioneer Press: Online shoppers to begin paying taxes in Minnesota
The Kenyon Leader: Half-percent increase on the horizon for Goodhue County sales tax
Labor market
Pioneer Press: Minnesota gains 6,600 jobs in June. Unemployment remains at lowest in 18 years
WCCO: Minnesota Added 6,600 Jobs In June, Black Unemployment Rate Dipped To 17-Year Low
Star Tribune: Minnesota adds 6,600 jobs in June, a sign of momentum after big gain in May
Business North: Minnesota, Wisconsin have most jobs in state history
Southern Minnesota Today: Record Setting Public Sector Employment Growth in Greater Mankato
Daily News: MN adds 6,600 jobs in June
KNSI: Job growth continues
Mankato Free Press: Our View: Immigrants needed for healthy economy
Owatonna People’s Press: Jobless rate increases slightly across the region in June
Business North: MDI adds 160 jobs at locations across Minnesota
Economic development
Mesabi Daily News: Study explores local food economy
Trade
The Daily Journal: Minn. farmers welcome assistance, end of trade war would be better
St. Cloud Times: Trade jobs offer debt-free career opportunities
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.