Rochester Area Unemployment Rate Remains at 5 Year High
Seasonal factors contributed, but the latest statistics show overall employment as drop by about 4000 from the record high reached last summer.
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Minnesota Updates Lawsuit, Cites $840M Toll From Operation Metro Surge
A new lawsuit reveals just how deep the economic scars run in Minneapolis and St. Paul — the numbers are shocking.
Minnesota Tax Collections Miss Target in February and March
Larger than expected income tax refunds are getting much of the blame.
SE Minnesota Unemployment Hits 5-Year High
2 counties in the region saw unemployment approaching 6% during the first month of the year.
Minnesota Unemployment Hits 5-Year High in January
The report shows Minnesota job growth was flat during the first month of this year.
DMC Investments in Rochester Hit Record High Last Year
For a third straight year, the valuation of new construction a Rochester topped $1 billion.
Dire Warning Issued By MN Business About Local Economy
As national chains struggle, a small pizza shop shares a heartfelt call for local support. The impact of those dollars goes deeper than you might think.
Minnesota Budget Short-Term Surplus Grows, Deficit Looms
The report lists numerous risks to the state budget, including uncertainty about federal funding.
Google Announces Data Center in Pine Island
Construction is expected to begin later this year.
Minnesota January Tax Revenue Beats Forecast by Nearly 17%
Most of the excess revenues were from income tax payments.