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Mark Phillips to step down at DEED

In a surprise move, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development [DEED] Commissioner Mark Phillips is stepping down on Friday. Katie Clark, who is the head of the Minnesota Trade Office...

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More senior officials set to leave DEED

Nearly two weeks after the commissioner of the state Department of Employment and Economic Development [DEED] resigned to go back to the private sector, two more senior officials have announced they'll...

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House passes economic development bill

The House voted 75-57 to pass its workforce and economic development bill that increases funding for a variety of state programs that are designed to spur new business activity. The bill drew fire from...

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House passes jobs and energy conference agreement

The House passed its jobs and energy budget bill on Wednesday night 73-59. The bill has increased funding for a passel of economic development projects and also requires investor-owned utilities to...

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DEED: State adds 12,200 jobs in August, hits pre-recession levels

In addition, the state unemployment rate dropped down to 5.1 percent in August, compared to the U.S. unemployment rate of 7.3 percent. Trade, transportation and utilities gained about 6,000 jobs last...

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Minnesota exports slip 0.5 percent in 2013

The state exported $20.7 billion worth of manufactured, mining and agricultural products last year, down $106 million from a record $20.8 billion in 2012.

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Disparities panel to target economic development

Senate special committee aims to cut the widening gulf between white Minnesotans and minorities in economic success, health, education and other topics.

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Cynthia Bauerly: Off the DC treadmill

The former Federal Elections Commission chair has found a more peaceful and productive home at the Department of Revenue.

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Conventional wisdom on economy is wrong

While it is true that the unemployment rate is low, one of the main reasons is that over the past few years a huge number of people gave up on working altogether.

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Bridging tax policy, economic development

Public comments don’t always reflect behind-the-scenes input.

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Calculating the boom in Rochester

Planners predict Rochester’s core could see nearly 2.5 million square feet of private development, more than $870 million in new projects and hundreds of hotel rooms and residences in the next five...

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Summit reveals a workforce equity imperative

Few legislative priorities will matter more in the long run than improving our workforce readiness, equipping workers with the skills and educational attainment that employers seek and that employees...

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Professor: State economy looks ‘good,’ but …

The co-author of the St. Cloud Area Quarterly Business Report finds signs of favorable business activity as well as some potential difficulties.

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Anderson leads drive to expand R&D tax benefits

Rep. Sarah Anderson's bills have received early — and positive — reviews from the Taxes Committee and its veteran leader, Greg Davids.

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Report: Transportation program to generate 15,000 jobs

The job count in MnDOT's annual report for the Transportation for Economic Development program is for the next three years.

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Minnesota construction jobs rebound in February

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reported the state’s construction industry added 1,600 jobs in February after losing 1,700 jobs in January.

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Former U.S. trade rep urges better China policy

To keep Minnesota and the rest of the country thriving, Carla Hills called on the federal government to step up efforts to rope China into either an existing trade agreement or a new one specifically...

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Construction jobs drive employment gain in April

Minnesota’s construction industry reignited hopes for stronger growth by adding 6,600 jobs in April, the biggest gain for any industry.

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DEED braces for program freeze as potential layoffs loom

The state sent layoff notices to 9,451 state employees — including DEED’s staff of 1,490 — that would take effect July 1, when the current budget runs out, if Gov. Mark Dayton and legislators can’t...

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More homework ahead for education bill

Other elements of the framework for a special session remain unresolved, including a passage in the state government finance bill that would significantly diminish the authority of State Auditor...

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