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Minnesota Jobs: Drop in Rate, Loss in Count | Fort Wayne News
Minnesota’s job market shows a mixed picture: unemployment dipped to 4.3% in July, slightly below the national rate of 4.1%, but the state actually lost 1,900 jobs that month. While officials highlight strong year-over-year growth—adding 44,000 jobs and touting a CNBC ranking that calls Minnesota the third-best state for jobs—some economists dispute the ranking’s accuracy. The recent drop in unemployment follows an earlier rise tied to federal immigration operations, which officials admit hurt small businesses and workers. With conflicting metrics painting different stories, the true health…
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