Economic growth
Duluth News Tribune: Candidate’s View: Economic growth matters to Duluth; standing still comes at a cost
Star Tribune: Opinion | The culprit behind our precarious state? A stagnant population
Star Tribune: Ramstad: Minnesota dodges recession again, but who knows for how much longer
CBS News: Minnesota small businesses also feeling government shutdown strain
Star Tribune: Target layoffs reflect economic trends: ‘We’re starting to see cracks’
State and local taxes and spending
KROC: State of Minnesota Reports $941 Million Budget Boost
MPR News: Minneapolis eyes income tax, new city fees to ease reliance on property tax
Labor market
Star Tribune: Black workers bear the brunt of a stagnant U.S. job market
KSTP: Empowering Black women: Twin Cities entrepreneur launches job fair amid tough job market
KSTP: Millions of dollars in tax hikes on the ballot as Minnesota schools go to voters
Regulation
West Central Tribune: Rep. Dave Baker: The new Minnesota Paid Leave program will hurt businesses, governments and schools
Duluth News Tribune: Reader’s View: Permitting red tape holding Minnesota back
KIMT 3: Employers in Minnesota: Prepare for Paid Leave with three simple steps
KSTP: Anxiety grows for employers about Paid Family and Medical Leave program
Albert Lea Tribune: DEED encourages employers to prepare now for Paid Leave launch
Twin Cities Business: Compliance With Paid Leave Law Comes Into Focus
Agriculture
MPR News: Ag loan defaults are climbing in Minnesota. The programs meant to help are under strain
Mankato Free Press: Solutions elusive for soybean farmers caught in trade war
Minn Post: Minnesota farmers want trade over aid, but they’d take some aid in the meantime
Star Tribune: Bipartisan backlash, led by Midwest politicians, rises against Trump’s comments on beef industry
Red River Farm Network: Walz Calls For Federal Action to Help Farmers
Economic development
New Prague Times: Housing, disconnect, and tax frustrations are among concern for Montgomery business owners