Minnesota added 3,800 jobs in February; unemployment rate holds at 4%
23 Mar 2017
Unemployment rate is 4 percent for the seventh straight month.
Minnesota employers are off to a slow hiring start in 2017, as new data confirmed a swing in momentum first signaled by the state economic agency.
The state added 3,800 jobs last month and the unemployment rate held at 4 percent for the seventh straight month, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development said in its preliminary February report.
The agency also revised its reading from January to a loss of 3,900 jobs from the loss of 8,300 jobs it made in a preliminary report on March 9. Put together, the agency estimates Minnesota’s base of nearly 3 million jobs lost 100 during the first two months of the year.
More Topics
Region Five Development Commission has announced this year's board of directors, along with the newest members to the Commission.
The 2017 Board of Directors includes David Anderson, Wadena County Municipalities, Board Chair; Barb Becker, Todd County Commissioner, Vice Chair; Duane Johnson, Morrison County Commissioner, Secretary; Craig Nathan, Rural Minnesota...
Rural Minnesota CEP News & Events
Jan 30 2017For all the latest news articles and event postings, Rural Minnesota CEP brings forth a comprehensive list of news articles that shows first-hand the efforts of the organization so that you are up-to-date. The events portal provides upcoming and future events that Rural Minnesota CEP is publicizing.
In addition,...
Transitional Internship Program
Jan 16 2017Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. will use grant funds provided for the Transitional Internship program to provide high quality work-sites to introduce career pathways, increase exposure to in-demand jobs important to the local economy and promote the skill acquisition in academics, 21st century skills, and work readiness competencies...