Minnsights Blog

The lag in standard economic data collected by state and federal agencies typically requires us to view the economy through the rearview mirror.

Minnesota is at a critical point in our shared effort to manage COVID-19 and bring forth a recovery of our state’s economy. As many states experience upticks in COVID-19 cases, it is important that Minnesota businesses and citizens understand and put in practice effective health and safety precautions. We’ve all sacrificed a lot in the last few months to prevent dire health consequences from COVID-19. And now our economy is opening up again, mitigating long-term economic devastation in our state.

A Q and A with the Minnesota Pork Board and Christensen Farms.

After posting the worst month of job losses in over seventy years, Minnesota added 9,800 jobs in May on a seasonally adjusted basis. This is a welcome sign of Minnesota’s nascent recovery, but the data show a steep climb ahead to reach full recovery. 

On Wednesday, March 4, Kathi Schaff, Director of the Grow Minnesota! Partnership, sat down with the owner of a small industrial machinery manufacturer in Central Minnesota to learn about their operations and what they need to grow their business in Minnesota.