Pandemic Pushes MN Unemployment Above 8%Pandemic Pushes MN Unemployment Above 8%The coronavirus pandemic has pushed Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate to the highest point it has been since the summer of 1983.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Economic Indicator Drops to Great Recession LevelsMinnesota Economic Indicator Drops to Great Recession LevelsThe data from a respected regional economic report illustrates the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Area Sees Jump in Unemployment RateRochester Area Sees Jump in Unemployment Rate Seasonal factors helped push the Rochester area’s unemployment rate higher last month but it remained the lowest in the region.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Kemps Closing South Broadway Plant in RochesterKemps Closing South Broadway Plant in RochesterDowntown Rochester is losing another long-time agricultural business.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Survey Shows Midwest Rural Economy is ShrinkingSurvey Shows Midwest Rural Economy is ShrinkingA new survey of bankers indicates a waning economy in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states, and weak farm income is hurting producers' ability to borrow money from banks.Associated PressAssociated Press
Rochester Area Jobless Rate Reflects Worker ShortageRochester Area Jobless Rate Reflects Worker ShortageThe unemployment rate for the Rochester area was steady last month at just two-percent.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Two Rochester Affordable Housing Projects Awarded State FundingTwo Rochester Affordable Housing Projects Awarded State FundingTwo planned developments in Rochester are on a list of projects throughout Minnesota that will share in $254 million in state funding.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester AMPI Plant is shutting DownRochester AMPI Plant is shutting DownRochester is losing another longtime business.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Report - Rochester Has Lowest Poverty Rate in U.S.Report - Rochester Has Lowest Poverty Rate in U.S.A new report singles out Rochester for having the lowest poverty rate in the nation.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Unfilled Jobs Remain Plentiful in Rochester AreaUnfilled Jobs Remain Plentiful in Rochester AreaThe labor market in the Rochester area is not quite as tight as it was a year ago but unemployment remained extremely low last month.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Chinese Firm is Newest Tenant of Rochester's Discovery SquareChinese Firm is Newest Tenant of Rochester's Discovery SquareA Chinese medical technology company is setting up shop in Rochester.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
International Trade Tensions Impact Minnesota ExportsInternational Trade Tensions Impact Minnesota ExportsState officials are blaming a drop in Minnesota exports on countermeasures on U.S. exports by major trading partners.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Funeral Scheduled For Rochester Business LeaderFuneral Scheduled For Rochester Business LeaderA funeral service is planned this weekend for a longtime former Rochester business leader.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Key Economic Indicator For Minnesota Dipped in AugustKey Economic Indicator For Minnesota Dipped in AugustA key indicator in a respected economic report suggests Minnesota’s economy could experience a slow down this fall.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell