Minnesota January Tax Revenues Beat Forecast by 14%Minnesota January Tax Revenues Beat Forecast by 14%The latest report on Minnesota tax collections suggests the state's economy outperformed expectations during the first month of the year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Area Jobless Rate Rises For the First Time in 7 MonthsRochester Area Jobless Rate Rises For the First Time in 7 MonthsThe local jobless rate remains well be the peak from last May but it is still over a point higher than the unemployment rate reported a year ago. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Ended 2020 With 7700 Fewer JobsRochester Ended 2020 With 7700 Fewer JobsState officials say people leaving the workforce is holding down the unemployment rate. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Extends Streak of Better Than Expected Tax CollectionsMinnesota Extends Streak of Better Than Expected Tax CollectionsAn improving national economic outlook is being credited.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Respected Report Still Finds Strong Optimism About MN EconomyRespected Report Still Finds Strong Optimism About MN EconomyA respected economic report shows optimism about Minnesota's economy has dropped for two straight months but remains strong.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Reports Drops in Unemployment Rate and JobsMinnesota Reports Drops in Unemployment Rate and JobsMinnesota's job total is still down over 190,000 from a year ago.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota May Not Recover Lost Jobs For Two Years - Or LongerMinnesota May Not Recover Lost Jobs For Two Years - Or Longer It may be two years or longer before Minnesota recovers the thousands of jobs lost due to the pandemic.Kim DavidKim David
New Leadership For Rochester Area Chamber of CommerceNew Leadership For Rochester Area Chamber of CommerceThe Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce today named a successor for retiring President Kathleen Harrington. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Area Labor Force Has Shrunk by Over 4500 WorkersRochester Area Labor Force Has Shrunk by Over 4500 WorkersFewer people seeking work is pushing the unemployment rate lower in the Rochester area. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Fewer People Seeking Work is Dropping MN Jobless RateFewer People Seeking Work is Dropping MN Jobless RateMinnesota's unemployment rate is now down over 50-percent from the peak reached in May.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Mayo Clinic Finances Gained Strength in the 3rd QuarterMayo Clinic Finances Gained Strength in the 3rd QuarterThe healthcare provider's quarterly financial report shows revenues and net operating income were higher than they were a year ago.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota's Index Hits Record High in Respected Economic ReportMinnesota's Index Hits Record High in Respected Economic ReportThe report points to strong economic growth in the coming months. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Stronger Than Expected Recovery Benefits MN’s Budget OutlookStronger Than Expected Recovery Benefits MN’s Budget OutlookMinnesota's revenues from taxes and other sources far exceeded expectations during the first quarter of the state's fiscal year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
RPU Electric and Water Rates Will Not Increase Next YearRPU Electric and Water Rates Will Not Increase Next YearIt's a one year reprieve. Andy BrownellAndy Brownell