Rochester Area Unemployment Rate Remains at 5 Year HighRochester Area Unemployment Rate Remains at 5 Year HighSeasonal factors contributed, but the latest statistics show overall employment as drop by about 4000 from the record high reached last summer.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Updates Lawsuit, Cites $840M Toll From Operation Metro SurgeMinnesota Updates Lawsuit, Cites $840M Toll From Operation Metro SurgeA new lawsuit reveals just how deep the economic scars run in Minneapolis and St. Paul — the numbers are shocking.The Center SquareThe Center Square
Minnesota Tax Collections Miss Target in February and MarchMinnesota Tax Collections Miss Target in February and MarchLarger than expected income tax refunds are getting much of the blame.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
SE Minnesota Unemployment Hits 5-Year HighSE Minnesota Unemployment Hits 5-Year High2 counties in the region saw unemployment approaching 6% during the first month of the year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Unemployment Hits 5-Year High in JanuaryMinnesota Unemployment Hits 5-Year High in JanuaryThe report shows Minnesota job growth was flat during the first month of this year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
DMC Investments in Rochester Hit Record High Last YearDMC Investments in Rochester Hit Record High Last YearFor a third straight year, the valuation of new construction a Rochester topped $1 billion.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Budget Short-Term Surplus Grows, Deficit LoomsMinnesota Budget Short-Term Surplus Grows, Deficit LoomsThe report lists numerous risks to the state budget, including uncertainty about federal funding.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota January Tax Revenue Beats Forecast by Nearly 17%Minnesota January Tax Revenue Beats Forecast by Nearly 17%Most of the excess revenues were from income tax payments.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Plans Revived for Historic Bank Building in Downtown Rochester Plans Revived for Historic Bank Building in Downtown Rochester The owner of the building previously asked for it to be removed from the historic district.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Jobless Rate Hits Highest December Level Since 2020Rochester Jobless Rate Hits Highest December Level Since 2020Local job growth remained strong but was outpaced by an increase in the number of workers.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell