Minnesota Continues to See Low Unemployment But Slow Job GrowthMinnesota Continues to See Low Unemployment But Slow Job GrowthRochester's job growth rate is more than a full percentage point higher than the state average.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Mayo Clinic Issues New Statement on Nurse Staffing LegislationMayo Clinic Issues New Statement on Nurse Staffing LegislationMayo Clinic previously warned state lawmakers and the governor that approving the bill in its current form could jeopardize billions of dollars worth of investments in Minnesota.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Mayo Clinic Warns Bills Could Scuttle $Billions in MN InvestmentsMayo Clinic Warns Bills Could Scuttle $Billions in MN InvestmentsThe warning was delivered in an email to the governor and legislative leaders.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Area Labor Force Grew to New Record High in MarchRochester Area Labor Force Grew to New Record High in MarchTotal employment last month was the second-highest record.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Job and Wage Growth Trail National AverageMinnesota Job and Wage Growth Trail National AverageFor wage growth, the 12-month national average is more than double Minnesota's rate.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
New 924 Area Code Approved For Rochester and Southern MinnesotaNew 924 Area Code Approved For Rochester and Southern MinnesotaIt's expected to be a little over a year before the new area code is used.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Tax Collections Nearly 5% Higher Than ForecastMinnesota Tax Collections Nearly 5% Higher Than ForecastThe report covers February and March.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Jobless Rate is the Highest in Over a YearRochester Jobless Rate is the Highest in Over a YearJobless rates were higher across the region.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
MN Finally Recoups Private Sector Jobs Lost to COVID ShutdownMN Finally Recoups Private Sector Jobs Lost to COVID ShutdownThe pandemic shutdown erased more than 385,000 private sector jobs in Minnesota.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Tax Collections Missed the Target in Last MonthMinnesota Tax Collections Missed the Target in Last MonthIt was the first monthly update since the release of the new revenue forecast.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Unemployment Rates Rise Across Southeastern MinnesotaUnemployment Rates Rise Across Southeastern MinnesotaMost of the jobless rates were still lower than they were a year ago.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Early Start For 2023 Upper Mississippi River Shipping Season Early Start For 2023 Upper Mississippi River Shipping Season The average date for the first barges to pass through Lake Pepin is March 20.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Another Year of Record Exports For Minnesota ManufacturersAnother Year of Record Exports For Minnesota ManufacturersShipments of goods to other countries shot up 16% last year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Bakery Flats Zone Change Request Goes to Rochester City CouncilBakery Flats Zone Change Request Goes to Rochester City CouncilThe preliminary plans call for about 200 apartment units.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell