MN's New Job Figures Reflect Home Construction Growth
Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May held steady at 5.6 percent.
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Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May held steady at 5.6 percent.
A lot of Minnesota college graduates are looking to flee the nest, but they may want to stay close home. A new ranking from Forbes says the Twin Cities is one of the best cities to live for new college graduates.
Minnesota lawmakers are joining a sudden move to block employers from asking applicants for their passwords to social networking sites. The Associated Press reported earlier this month that some public and private employers were seeking the passwords as a way to find out more information about their applicants.
New figures show Minnesota gained 15,500 jobs in January, nudging the state's unemployment rate down a tenth of a point to a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent.
The unemployment rate in Minnesota continued to fall last month in what is being referred to as the state's biggest four-month decrease on record.
Approximately 33 million Americans put money away every paycheck before the taxes are taken out to be used for glasses, braces or doctor's visits. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) are a good way to save money on taxes, and save up for medical expenses.
The Twin Cities job market may be about to pick up, according to a new report out by the Manpower workforce firm.
With the unemployment rate falling from 9 percent to 8.6 percent, the good news has many people wondering if things are finally looking up.
Minnesota's 18 Indian casinos employ more than 20,000 people, making it one of the largest industries in the state. But casino operators say expanding non-Indian gaming to help pay for a Minnesota Vikings stadium means casino job cuts of 30 percent.
WCCO-TV reporter Matt Brickman shows us a group here in Minnesota who's working to bring a big chunk of those jobs here.
Gov. Mark Dayton is following up his jobs summit by announcing $100 million in new funding for a program that fosters small business loans.
The number of employees retiring from state government has hit a new annual record, and some officials worry they won't be able to replace the skills walking out the door.
Some companies in northwestern Minnesota have an unlikely problem in a tough economy. They can't find enough employees.
On Labor Day, it's only fitting that creating jobs is top of mind for so many Americans. Rep. Keith Ellison invited both union and non-union people to Minnehaha Park Monday to celebrate labor. Most took the opportunity to speak with the congressman about jobs.
Normandale Community College in Bloomington announced a win-win for job seekers Thursday: Course work in a field with jobs that are in demand.
Minnesota's unemployment rate remained relatively steady again in June after adding 13,200 jobs.
North Dakota ended the decade with more than 430,000 workers, up more than 61,000 since 2000 and an increase equal to the population of Bismarck, the state's second biggest city, a Job Service analysis showed.
The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey for Minneapolis and St. Paul found that 20 percent of employers plan to increase current staff levels next quarter.
The nation's largest fast food chain is trying to take a bite out of the unemployment rate. In Minnesota, that rate is currently at 6.6 percent. The McDonald's jobs will be a help, but don't expect the rate to budge much.
McDonald's plans to hire 50,000 people nationwide during a one-day campaign this Tuesday. More than 280,000 people had applied online prior to the hiring day.
When a taxi driver in Minneapolis got carjacked Thursday, it got us thinking about dangerous jobs. So, what are the most dangerous jobs in the United States?
A well-known advocate for autism is in the Twin Cities and is helping employers understand the disability.
U.S. Rep. John Kline is calling on the U.S. Labor Department to help Lockheed Martin Corp. employees in Eagan who face the loss of their jobs or having to move.
News of Lockheed's intentions to phase out the plant by 2013 is sending shock waves throughout the city of 67,000 people.
Minnesota's unemployment rate inched up slightly last month, even as employers added more than 14,000 jobs.
