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Minnesota has low unemployment but creates jobs at a lower rate than the nation generally. And the jobs it does generate have been in lower productivity sectors of the economy.

Minnesota added 6,400 jobs in September. But, more importantly, a number of the the new jobs were higher up the value chain.

There are jobs available in Minnesota for those without a four year degree. New data shows you where to look

Set aside the hype: Minnesota lags national averages in a wide range of economic indicators, exposing deep vulnerabilities for the future.

A recent Star Tribune headline reports “a strong finish for Minnesota employment in December.”  There is no question Minnesota experienced strong growth for the months of December and November.  Jobs…