Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 6/21/24
State and local taxes and spending
The Globe: Jackson County plans referendum seeking 1% local sales tax
KRFO: Rochester School Board Approves Hundreds of Millions in Spending
Labor market
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: The immigrant population of the Ninth District has grown: What does it mean for the labor force?
Star Tribune: If you’re not too picky, there are still plenty of summer jobs for the taking in the Twin Cities
Winona Post: Job openings decline in MN; labor market remains tight
St Cloud Live: St. Cloud labor force growing slowly
Fox 9: St. Paul minimum wage increase for small biz goes into effect next month
Economic growth
Star Tribune: Minnesota needs to work on its slow growth future now. Just ask South Korea