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December 2017 - Minnesota Employment Review

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Small Business Success

They are the backbone of every economy, and Minnesota has a very strong backbone.

Retail Trade in the Twin Cities

Trade remains a dominant feature of the Twin Cities Metro economy. Spotlight looks at how it has revived from the Great Recession.

County Snapshots

This issues dallies in the K counties. Can you name them without looking?

NAICS Primer

If you’re looking for Truth, Beauty, and A Very Good Time, this could be your favorite industry.

Industrial Analysis

An analysis of the current month’s employment picture broken out by industry.

Regional Analysis

An analysis of the current month’s employment picture broken out by Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Minnesota Economic Indicators

A comprehensive look at economic indicators for November 2017, including the Minnesota and U.S. Indices.

Consumer Price Index

Information on the U.S. Consumer Price Index for November 2017.

The Last Word

Two previous records have been surpassed recently – really good news.

Local Area Unemployment Statistics

The Local Area Unemployment Statistics or LAUS tool provides labor force, employment, and unemployment estimates.

Current Employment Statistics

The Current Employment Statistics (CES) Program, a monthly survey of 5,900 nonfarm employers, provides monthly data on employment by industry. The data offer a snapshot of the health of the economy.

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