Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 8/3/18
State and local taxes
International Falls Journal: Minnesota earns AAA bond ratings
Labor market
Winona Daily News: They’ll even drive you to work: Low unemployment forces Winona area businesses to get creative
Pioneer Press: In St. Paul’s $15 wage debate, advocates and critics alike cite studies. But what do they say?
Duluth News Tribune: Jobs dip slightly in June
Watchdog: Study: Minnesota’s minimum wage hikes lead to job losses for younger workers
Finance & Commerce: DEED grants to support workforce training
Economic growth
WCCO: Midwest Economy Still Growing But At Slower Pace
Star Tribune: Pace of growth slows at Minnesota and Midwest factories
Economic development
Star Tribune: Immigrants give Minnesota more than they take
Trade
Minn Post: Trade war pulls pork prices down for Minnesota farmers
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.