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Minnesota Jobs Edge Up Amid National Slowdown | Fort Wayne News
Minnesota’s unemployment dipped to 4.4% in May, a small but meaningful rebound after hitting a five-year high — fueled by over 5,000 new jobs, mostly in leisure and hospitality, pushing total gains since last May to nearly 20,000, outpacing the nation. While the state still ranks 19th nationally in unemployment and faces lingering challenges like a sixth straight month of falling labor force participation and sluggish wage growth, the recent uptick offers hope after federal immigration actions hit local businesses hard — signaling a fragile but promising recovery. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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