Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 8/16/19
Agriculture
Redwood Falls Gazette: The cornerstone of our economy
Mankato Free Press: Our View: Farmfest connects all on critical issues
Ag Week: Sen. Tina Smith touts rural working group to counter slumping farm economy
Montevideo American News: Farming is one of backbones for state’s economy
KBJR6: Latest bankers survey indicates shrinking rural economy
State and local taxes and spending
Star Tribune: Mankato neighborhood balks at tax hike to fix ravine drainage
Duluth News Tribune: The Memo: Nonprofits, properties, taxes
Park Rapids Enterprise: State sales tax laws are changing
WCCO: 2 Years After Sunday Liquor Sale Bill Passes, Tax Revenue Still Lackluster
Minn Post: Two years into Sunday liquor sales, Minnesota sees modest alcohol tax revenue increase
Economic development
Star Tribune: Enbridge says delays in replacing Line 3 put Minnesota’s economy and environment at risk
Bemidji Pioneer: Benefited by broadband: Beltrami County leads the state in high speed internet access
Star Tribune: Handcrafted tile shop Mercury Mosaics anchors bustling former factory in Northeast
Owatonna People’s Press: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Economic Impact Grants
Star Tribune: Let’s invest in alternatives to mining for northeastern Minnesota
Labor market
WCCO: Layoffs Forcing Thousands Of Minnesotans Back Into Job Market
Forest Lake Times: Worker shortage needs attention and action
Star Tribune: Minnesota lost 1,300 jobs last month, unemployment ticked up to 3.4%
Pioneer Press: Minnesota unemployment rises to 3.4 percent
KELO: Minnesota’s unemployment rates edges up to 3.4 percent in July
Mankato Free Press: Mankato region sees 1% job growth in July
SW News Media: Column: The wages of wages
Federal taxes
Mondaq: United States: Minnesota Tax Conformity
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.