Minnesota January Tax Revenue Beats Forecast by Nearly 17%Minnesota January Tax Revenue Beats Forecast by Nearly 17%Most of the excess revenues were from income tax payments.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Plans Revived for Historic Bank Building in Downtown Rochester Plans Revived for Historic Bank Building in Downtown Rochester The owner of the building previously asked for it to be removed from the historic district.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Jobless Rate Hits Highest December Level Since 2020Rochester Jobless Rate Hits Highest December Level Since 2020Local job growth remained strong but was outpaced by an increase in the number of workers.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Job Growth Slows, but Rochester Still No. 1 in MinnesotaJob Growth Slows, but Rochester Still No. 1 in MinnesotaThe local job growth rate still far outpaced the rest of the state and its other largest cities.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Organizations Awarded State Workforce GrantsRochester Organizations Awarded State Workforce GrantsMore than $17 million in grants were awarded statewide.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota Tax Collections Beat Forecast at End of 2025Minnesota Tax Collections Beat Forecast at End of 2025The report also predicts a mixed bag of economic trends will negatively impact state finances in the coming months and years.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Rochester Job Growth Hits 6.1%, Best in MinnesotaRochester Job Growth Hits 6.1%, Best in MinnesotaThe job growth rate for the entire state was 1.3%.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
Minnesota November Tax Collections $35 Million Over ForecastMinnesota November Tax Collections $35 Million Over ForecastSales tax revenues were slightly lower than predicted.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
RPU Board Approves Major Regional Power Grid InvestmentRPU Board Approves Major Regional Power Grid InvestmentConstruction of the 345 kV transmission line is expected to begin next year.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
$52M Contract for Rochester Sports Complex Up for Approval$52M Contract for Rochester Sports Complex Up for ApprovalThe plan also calls for additional funding to be allocated to restore some amenities deducted from the construction contract due to budget constraints.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell