Rochester Jobless Rate Hits Highest December Level Since 2020
Local job growth remained strong but was outpaced by an increase in the number of workers.
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Job Growth Slows, but Rochester Still No. 1 in Minnesota
The local job growth rate still far outpaced the rest of the state and its other largest cities.
Rochester Organizations Awarded State Workforce Grants
More than $17 million in grants were awarded statewide.
Rochester Job Growth Hits 6.1%, Best in Minnesota
The job growth rate for the entire state was 1.3%.
33 Minnesota Towns Get $20.7 Million For Upgrades
Minnesota just gave a major boost to small-town growth. More than $20.7 million in grants will help 33 Greater Minnesota communities improve housing, infrastructure, and local businesses.
Rochester Remains Minnesota’s Job Growth Hub
The state jobs report for August continues to highlight Rochester's job growth.
Rochester Jobless Rate Rises Despite Record Employment
The month of June saw new records for the number of jobs and workers in the Rochester area.
Revised Jobs Data Strips Rochester of Much of Last Year's Growth
The new report lowers the number of jobs added in the Rochester area last year by more than 3000.
Minnesota’s Job Growth Rate Triples U.S. Average in January
The state's unemployment rate was also a full percentage point lower than the national average.
Rochester Area Employers Added 8700+ Jobs in 2024
Over the past two years, the number of jobs locally has increased by nearly 14,000.