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Minnesota Jobs Surge Amid Mixed Signals | Duluth News
Minnesota’s job market is booming, adding over 44,000 jobs in the past year—outpacing the national average—with unemployment dipping to 4.3%. While year-over-year gains look strong, month-to-month data shows a dip in labor force participation and slowing wage growth. Construction took a hit in July but remains up nearly 6,900 jobs year-to-date, especially in specialized trades. Government jobs also grew overall, despite July losses in state and local roles. External pressures like tariffs and global conflicts are impacting trade and energy costs, creating ripple effects across industries…
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