Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 6/7/24

State and local taxes and spending

Republican Eagle: Viewpoint: Democrats push Minnesota to the brink

Labor market

Kanabec County Times: Employment growth in Central Minnesota’s beverage industry

KROC: Rochester Area Economy Set New Jobs Record in April 

KIMT 3: Unemployment rate in Olmsted County hits 1.9%

Economic growth

Star Tribune: Minnesota’s innovation economy can benefit from patent modernization

Trade

Red Lake Nation News: Minnesota Exports Grow 2% in First Quarter to $6.7 Billion