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Minnesota lost 6, 100 jobs in February; state officials link decline to. ..
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (279+ words) Minnesota lost thousands of jobs in February, and state officials say federal immigration enforcement actions likely played a significant role. At a media briefing, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Matt Varilek said the state lost about 6, 100 jobs over…...
Survey reflects workforce uncertainty
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (607+ words) Austin Daily Herald Survey reflects workforce uncertainty A new DEED survey shows growing employer uncertainty in Southeast Minnesota as leaders gather at the 2026 Workforce Development Forum to address engagement and retention. Every employer is asking the same question right now:…...
State economic forecast shows near-term surplus, long-term deficit tha. ..
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (621+ words) By Dana Ferguson and Peter Cox Minnesota's projected long-term budget deficit has fallen nearly in half from the last economic forecast and state lawmakers have a surplus that they can tap into next year, according to a new report. State…...
Farm incomes continued to weaken during the second quarter
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (784+ words) Published 8: 12 pm Sunday, September 7, 2025 By Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval Upper Midwest farm incomes decreased in the second quarter of the year according to a survey of ag lenders from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. The Ag Credit Survey polled lenders…...