Minnesota’s workforce shrank by 1,500 jobs in August, marking the fourth month in 2016 that has seen negative job growth. The loss helped push the ...
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Minnesota jobs, hours worked increase in July
Minnesota employers added 11,300 jobs to payrolls in July, capping a two-month run that has boosted the state workforce by 21,000 jobs. The additions are ...
Read More »Earmarked angel tax credits slow to move
DEED is struggling to disperse millions of dollars in available funds to underserved groups.
Read More »‘Innovation district’ proposed for University Avenue
The initiative is an economic development tool to encourage targeted job growth and redevelopment.
Read More »State-backed programs to boost women entrepreneurs nearing launch
Two women’s business development initiatives aim to help women entrepreneurs to elevate their businesses through consulting, access to capital and business development.
Read More »County taps brownfield fund for Southwest rail line
The Hennepin County Board approved using $5 million from the Environmental Response Fund over four years to clean sites along the future light rail line.
Read More »MN awards $3.57M for cleanup of redevelopment sites
Thirteen projects will receive funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to clean up or investigate pollution on redevelopment sites
Read More »Brownfield sites get $3.5M for cleanup from Met Council
Altogether, the funding will clean 22 acres and support a $2.8 million annual increase in net tax capacity.
Read More »Who’s behind ‘Project Polly II’ in Chanhassen?
Bernard Group seeking state aid for move to former Supervalu site; city's redaction of the company's name falls short.
Read More »River lock closure prompts call to aid 2 businesses
The impending closure of the upper lock will have a major impact on the two remaining barge-reliant businesses that are above St. Anthony Falls: Aggregate Industries and Northern Metal Recycling.
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