HyLife Windom announces sale, layoff potential at southwest Minnesota facility
A pork processing facility in the small town of Windom, Minnesota, has signaled it will likely close operations as it seeks a sale – potentially laying off more than 1,000 employees in the process.
A pork processing facility in the small town of Windom, Minnesota, has signaled it will likely close operations as it seeks a sale – potentially laying off more than 1,000 employees in the process.
Minnesotans' annual pay increased 6.6% in March, according to ADP
Employees who have stayed in their roles the past 12 months have increased their pay an average of 6.6% year-over-year in March.
Employees who have stayed in their roles the past 12 months have increased their pay an average of 6.6% year-over-year in March.
Teens value working for companies with positive environmental impact: Survey
A survey of high schools on what’s important to them in their future careers found they prioritize purpose, specifically addressing sustainability, hunger, and environmental concerns.
A survey of high schools on what’s important to them in their future careers found they prioritize purpose, specifically addressing sustainability, hunger, and environmental concerns.
President Biden visits Fridley to tout economic agenda
President Joe Biden visited Minnesota on Monday, making a stop in Fridley to tout his economic agenda.
President Joe Biden visited Minnesota on Monday, making a stop in Fridley to tout his economic agenda.
MN private sector job numbers recover from pandemic losses, DEED says
DEED announced Minnesota has gained back all of the private sector jobs lost during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
DEED announced Minnesota has gained back all of the private sector jobs lost during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Minnesota ranks No. 9 in allowing people to work from home: Study
Working from home is working — and more companies in Minnesota and beyond are allowing employees to work remotely, new research shows.
Working from home is working — and more companies in Minnesota and beyond are allowing employees to work remotely, new research shows.
Minnesota unemployment rate remains steady, 14k jobs added in February
Minnesota added 14,100 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate held steady at 2.9%.
Minnesota added 14,100 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate held steady at 2.9%.
New Minnesota law prohibits discrimination based on natural hair texture and styles
A new law has been passed in Minnesota that will explicitly prohibit racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists.
A new law has been passed in Minnesota that will explicitly prohibit racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists.
Woman settles lawsuit with North Memorial, hopes for more inclusivity in future jobs
the second year University of Minnesota graduate student contends she was fully capable of the job at North Memorial, if she had been provided with reasonable accommodations.
the second year University of Minnesota graduate student contends she was fully capable of the job at North Memorial, if she had been provided with reasonable accommodations.
Amazon closing Shakopee facility, impacting nearly 700 workers
Nearly 700 workers will be impacted when Amazon closes one of its facilities in Shakopee at the end of March, according to a letter Amazon sent to the state.
Nearly 700 workers will be impacted when Amazon closes one of its facilities in Shakopee at the end of March, according to a letter Amazon sent to the state.
3M laying off 2,500 global manufacturing positions
3M announced it will be reducing its workforce by 2,500 manufacturing jobs.
3M announced it will be reducing its workforce by 2,500 manufacturing jobs.
Trucking school finds way to honor student killed by gun violence
As a former felon, Yusef Hagihassan found it difficult to find a job. But now he is training to get behind the wheel and hit the road. "I remember sitting one day, looking up careers for felons and truck driving coming up as an option and that never crossed my mind," said Hagihassan.
As a former felon, Yusef Hagihassan found it difficult to find a job. But now he is training to get behind the wheel and hit the road. "I remember sitting one day, looking up careers for felons and truck driving coming up as an option and that never crossed my mind," said Hagihassan.
Aki’s BreadHaus announces ‘temporary closure’ due to staff shortages
Known for their fresh pastries and breads on Central Ave in Northeast Minneapolis, Aki’s BreadHaus – the German-style bakery that opened May of 2014 – has announced it will close its doors temporarily due to persistent short staffing.
Known for their fresh pastries and breads on Central Ave in Northeast Minneapolis, Aki’s BreadHaus – the German-style bakery that opened May of 2014 – has announced it will close its doors temporarily due to persistent short staffing.
Minnesota added 6,800 jobs in November
Minnesota added 6,800 jobs from the previous month, of which 3,500 were in the private sector. The unemployment rate increased to 2.3%, from 2.1% in October.
Minnesota added 6,800 jobs from the previous month, of which 3,500 were in the private sector. The unemployment rate increased to 2.3%, from 2.1% in October.
Minnesota adds 3,500 private-sector jobs, unemployment rate up to 2.3%
Minnesota's job market kept chugging in November along with the rest of the U.S., despite economic uncertainty swirling.
Minnesota's job market kept chugging in November along with the rest of the U.S., despite economic uncertainty swirling.
People of Color Career Fair back in Minneapolis for first time since pandemic
According to Minnesota DEED, the Black unemployment rate sits at 5.9% and the white unemployment rate at 2.2% – based on 12-month moving averages.
According to Minnesota DEED, the Black unemployment rate sits at 5.9% and the white unemployment rate at 2.2% – based on 12-month moving averages.
People of Color Career Fair back in Minneapolis for first time since pandemic
Jacquieta Whittington is turning over a new leaf when it comes to work. Recently laid off from her job as a mental health advocate, she's looking for an employer who can bring out her best.
Jacquieta Whittington is turning over a new leaf when it comes to work. Recently laid off from her job as a mental health advocate, she's looking for an employer who can bring out her best.
Fact Check: Is Minnesota's job growth outpacing the nation?
Democratic governors like Tim Walz can point to record-low unemployment rates. But is Minnesota's job growth anything special, or does a rising tide in the U.S. labor market lift all boats?
Democratic governors like Tim Walz can point to record-low unemployment rates. But is Minnesota's job growth anything special, or does a rising tide in the U.S. labor market lift all boats?
Minnesota Uber and Lyft drivers ask for better pay, protection from crime
Uber and Lyft drivers are asking lawmakers for help with better pay and protection against criminal assaults after facing issues with their respective companies.
Uber and Lyft drivers are asking lawmakers for help with better pay and protection against criminal assaults after facing issues with their respective companies.
Minnesota jobless rate edges up to 2% in September, but state adds jobs
The monthly jobs data give voters a picture of where the state's economy is headed ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
The monthly jobs data give voters a picture of where the state's economy is headed ahead of the Nov. 8 election.