Economic growth
St. Cloud Times: ‘Erratic’ tariffs blamed for Minnesota export slump
Grand Rapids Herald Review: Sliding mineral fuel sales continue to drive Minnesota’s quarterly export declines
WJON: St. Cloud Businesses Signal Local Recession While Nation Stays Steady
Star Tribune: Ramstad: The Midwest economy is stalling, and Minnesotans are more dependent on government help
Labor market
Mesabi Tribune: Minnesota unemployment rate ticks down
Star Tribune: Minnesota teens face fierce competition for summer jobs this year
Axios: Minnesota teens endure tough summer job market
KROC: Rochester Jobs Report Shows Highest May Jobless Rate in Years
KRWC: Wright County Unemployment Down in May
State and local taxes and spending
KSTP: Best Buy HQ assessed value nearly halves, shifting tax burden in Richfield, city officials warn
Alpha News: Rep. Jeff Backer: St. Paul’s budget shortfall requires a change in mindset
MPR News: Best Buy HQ property value halves, shrinking Richfield’s tax base
KSTP: St. Paul leaders are exploring new ways to close a record budget gap without raising taxes
WCCO: Minnesota voters could send more money to schools from perpetual fund this November
KSTP: Best Buy HQ value drops to $32 million as tax questions grow
WCCO: City of St. Paul facing historic $26 million budget deficit in coming year
Minnesota Reformer: Federal changes to SNAP could cost Minnesota more than $100M per year
Regulation
Pioneer Press: St. Paul: Minimum wage for workers at small businesses rises to $16.37
KSTP: St. Paul’s new minimum wage for small businesses is helping workers, posing challenges for owners
