Unemployment
3 in 4 who lost job at pandemic's onset were soon working again
The new data comes from the state's employment agency.
Appeals court rules MN high school students can get unemployment benefits
They've been denied the benefits, and some were even asked to pay them back.
Unemployed Minnesotans could soon get an additional $300, Gov. Walz says
The state has applied for the federal Lost Wages Assistance program.
Walz: $100M fund to help Minnesotans pay for housing during pandemic
The application process is expected to begin in August.
'Imposter' unemployment claims on the rise in Minnesota
Fraudsters have been stealing personal information to file for unemployment as someone else.
New data predicts Depression-era level of food need in Minnesota
The state's largest foodbank says McKinsey & Co. projects need for food to peak in September
New data shows spike in unemployment rate, number of claims
Because part-time workers and those expecting a recall are not counted, the rate does not reflect the full impact on employment in Minnesota
Economic toll of COVID-19 leads to significant layoffs on the Iron Range
Statewide, around 500,000 workers have applied for unemployment since March 16.
MN extends payments for 8,000 whose unemployment was due to expire
The extended payments come from a federal bill.
93X morning show to be furloughed periodically for 90 days
Their first week off-air is April 20-24.
Gov. Walz responds to critics of MN's 'Stay at Home' order
Minnesota's "Stay at Home" order is in place until May 4.
MN among first to provide $600 federal unemployment payment boost
Applicants will begin seeing the $600 in their bank accounts.
New unemployment applicants in MN have to follow schedule to apply
More than 200,000 Minnesota workers have applied since March 16.
50,000 Minnesotans have already applied for unemployment
That number will undoubtedly rise as the week progresses.
Minnesota's unemployment rate hits lowest level in 19 years
But there's also been a drop in the number of available jobs in the state.
Lawmakers want unemployment for workers who quit Clubhouse Jäger
The owner had donated to white supremacist David Duke.