Rochester's Job Growth Rate Remained Strong in MarchRochester's Job Growth Rate Remained Strong in MarchThe state's job growth rate continues to lag behind the national rate.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Two Straight Months of Rising Jobless rates in SE MinnesotaTwo Straight Months of Rising Jobless rates in SE MinnesotaSome counties reported rates above 4%.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Jobs Total Surpasses 3 Million For the First TimeMinnesota Jobs Total Surpasses 3 Million For the First TimeThe unemployment rate still moved higher.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Continues to See Low Unemployment But Slow Job GrowthMinnesota Continues to See Low Unemployment But Slow Job GrowthRochester's job growth rate is more than a full percentage point higher than the state average.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Area Labor Force Grew to New Record High in MarchRochester Area Labor Force Grew to New Record High in MarchTotal employment last month was the second-highest record.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Job and Wage Growth Trail National AverageMinnesota Job and Wage Growth Trail National AverageFor wage growth, the 12-month national average is more than double Minnesota's rate.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Jobless Rate is the Highest in Over a YearRochester Jobless Rate is the Highest in Over a YearJobless rates were higher across the region.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
MN Finally Recoups Private Sector Jobs Lost to COVID ShutdownMN Finally Recoups Private Sector Jobs Lost to COVID ShutdownThe pandemic shutdown erased more than 385,000 private sector jobs in Minnesota.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Extra $600 Federal Unemployment Benefit Payments to End July 25Extra $600 Federal Unemployment Benefit Payments to End July 25The week of July 25 is the last week for the additional benefit payment unless extended by the federal government.Abby FaulknerAbby Faulkner