Rochester Job Growth Hits 6.1%, Best in Minnesota
The job growth rate for the entire state was 1.3%.
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Minnesota’s Job Growth Rate Triples U.S. Average in January
The state's unemployment rate was also a full percentage point lower than the national average.
Extra $600 Federal Unemployment Benefit Payments to End July 25
The week of July 25 is the last week for the additional benefit payment unless extended by the federal government.
DEED: St. Cloud Area Lost Nearly 13,000 Jobs
The St. Cloud metro area lost nearly 13,000 jobs in the past year.
Unemployment Benefit Extension Up and Running in Minnesota
Unemployed Minnesotans are now able to claim extended benefits.
Unemployment Applications Down, New Job Postings Up
The daily number of Minnesotans applying for unemployment insurance has been on the decline since Friday, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Minnesota One of First States Receiving CARES Act Funding
Minnesotans are among the first in the country to receive additional unemployment benefits from the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MN Unemployment Trends: More Women, Some or No College
Minnesota continues to see more women than men file for unemployment, during this period of COVID-19. However, the Minnesota Department of Employment And Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove says the percentage gap is closing.
Resources Available for Struggling Employers, Unemployed Workers
As many employees and employers struggle during this economic crisis, there are more resources available to help.
Black Unemployment Reaches Record Low in Minnesota
Unemployment for black Minnesotans has reached an all-time low.