Minnesota’s economic news, w/e 8/30/19
State and local taxes
KSTP: St. Paul mayor says November’s trash collection vote could lead to property tax increase
The Center Square: Study: Minnesota’s local governments overcharged homeowners $78 million over five years
The Neighbor: By the numbers: Minnesota ranks 17th highest on wine taxes
Economic development
Business North: Minnesota celebrates 135 years of iron mining
Owatonna People’s Press: Tim Penny: Growing the local foods economy
Labor market
Duluth News Tribune: In Response Column: Duluth’s construction workforce needs more complex than reported
Minn Post: Minneapolis Council wants to expand wage theft protections to gig workers, independent contractors
Duluth News Tribune: Minnesota’s minimum wage to increase to $10 an hour
KRFO: Southeast MN is Number 2 in the State for Jobs
Fox 9: State Fair affords young Minnesotans valuable first job opportunities
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: Tighter labor market, online competition drives up warehouse pay for Target
Agriculture
WCCO: Minnesota Farmers Feeling Hopeful After Tentative US-Japan Trade Deal
Northfield News: Wheeling Township farmer welcomes international trade teams
Economic growth
Minn Post: Signs point to national recession. What might that mean for Minnesota?
WUWM: Tapping Into Minnesota’s Craft Beer Boom
Economic development
West Central Tribune: DEED commissioner sees economic success and challenges during tour in Willmar
Austin Daily Herald: Growing the local foods economy
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.