Economic growth
Star Tribune: Target layoffs reflect economic trends: ‘We’re starting to see cracks’
Star Tribune: Halloween businesses were worried, but now think last-minute spending surge will save them
Minn Post: Minnesotans are changing spending habits as inflation keeps squeezing budgets
WJON: Federal Shutdown Could Hit Central Minnesota’s Economy Hard
State and local taxes and spending
Star Tribune: St. Paul schools asking voters to back tax increase keeping ‘extras’ in place
KSTP: Costly questions: School districts across Minnesota ask voters to approve more funding
Axios: Minnesota schools ask voters to OK property tax hikes to ease budget strains
KAXE: Election 2025: Northern MN school referendums seek budget, building fixes
Minn Post: In northern Minnesota, school referendums seek budget, building fixes
MPR News: In this Minnesota city, proposed property tax bumps pile up as residents push back
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal: Considering the costs of a local option sales tax
Brainerd Dispatch: Local option sales tax to fund Nisswa Park debated by council
Economic development
New Ulm Journal: Study predicts rapid growth in New Ulm
Mesabi Tribune: Balancing Our Priorities to Keep Minnesota’s Mining Future Strong
Mesabi Tribune: Minnesota’s outdated sulfate standard threatens Iron Range jobs and communities
Regulation
Duluth News Tribune: Local View: Budget-busting paid-leave law could break Minnesota small businesses
The North Shore Journal: MN Employers Have Two Months Before Paid Leave Law Takes Effect
Labor market
Willmar Radio: Study shows Minnesota 3rd best in U.S. for jobs
Dakota News Now: Minnesota ranks third for job opportunities, studies show
KIMT 3: WalletHub says Minnesota is a top state for working parents, job seekers
Bring Me the News: Minnesota again ranks as one of the best states to find a job
Agriculture
Star Tribune: Minnesota soybean farmers fear lasting scars from Trump’s trade war with China
