New London, Milan and Albert Lea are examples of communities showing signs of vitality — and unraveling many preconceptions of small-town life.
Economy
Minnesota Republicans have credited their election night success to speaking to people who felt left behind.
Atlas Manufacturing is just one of a growing number of places in Minnesota and across the country where automation is quickly and radically transforming the labor market.
Minnesota has struggled to create jobs since the start of summer. Meanwhile, the nation is catching up to the state’s long-held unemployment rate lead.
The multiyear project is expected to create 50 jobs at the ammunition company’s production plant.
The telecommunications company urged veterans to consider applying for the job openings.
The taste and nutrition company is one of the largest in the world, with operations on six continents and a staff of 23,000 employees.
U.S. Bancorp CEO Richard Davis called Klingel “a gifted and generous leader,” as well as a “passionate advocate for so many important initiatives in our community.”
Business leaders are less negative than they have been in recent quarters, but spending is expected to remain flat through the rest of the year.
Employers added 1,900 jobs and six out of the state’s 11 industries reported increased employment figures.
Government, employers and nonprofit organizations are trying to raise awareness about manufacturing jobs — and to combat some negative stereotypes.
The early-stage investment has so far raised $20 million of a $30 million funding round, which it plans to distribute to promising tech entrepreneurs.
Twin Cities business leaders say the region must do a better job of recruiting people to move here — and of keeping them here once they arrive.
Local business owners expressed concern over topics ranging from energy costs to the challenge of finding skilled workers.
Figures updated at the end of September show two banks with significant Minnesota operations hold top spots on a national list.
Call it the Goldilocks of tax levy hikes: lower than council originally proposed, and higher than what Mayor Chris Coleman wanted.
However, interest rates are expected to rise in December, could affect buyer demand in the future.
August employment figures show job losses in more than half of Minnesota’s major industrial sectors.