Minnesota reports 12 consecutive months of job growth
October 21, 2022 6:41AM CDT
Minnesota gained 4,200 jobs in September, according to numbers released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
The state’s unemployment rate remains steady, at 2%, one-tenth of a point higher than in August, and 1.5 points above than the national rate of 3.5%.
Minnesota added 1,200 jobs in August.
The Mankato area saw a 2.9% increase in employment in September 2022 compared to September 2021.
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