The Meter: Government, Mostly Growing
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The Meter: Government, Mostly Growing

How many government workers does Minnesota have? Data compares identical snapshots in 2024 and 2025.
By Gene Rebeck
February 13, 2026

Government Worker chart

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

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Gene Rebeck

Gene Rebeck, a former Twin Cities Business senior editor, serves as the magazine's northern Minnesota correspondent

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