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The State of Rural 2025 now available
The State of Rural 2025 now available The Center for Rural Policy and Development has released The State of Rural 2025, their annual report on various economic and demographic indicators in rural Minnesota. The report covers population growth, migration, and demographic shifts, economic and workforce trends, and compares current data to past trends and future…
Read MoreGMNP announces 2025 policy priorities
GMNP announces 2025 policy priorities The GMNP 2025 legislative platform renews the Partnership’s focus on ensuring Greater Minnesota communities and businesses have the resources they need to thrive. In 2025, the GMNP will work to secure funding for critical housing, workforce development, child care, and broadband programs, and push for a bonding bill that meets…
Read MoreJoin DLI for a Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Industry Forum in November
Join DLI for a Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Industry Forum in November Learn about Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline, share input about key in-demand occupations in your industry, help our team develop new occupations that will become eligible for Pipeline programming and network and learn from others in your industry. Forums are conducted virtually with opportunities to listen,…
Read MoreDEED: Minnesota added 9,500 jobs in November
DEED: Minnesota added 9,500 jobs in November The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reported on December 21 that November marked the fifth consecutive month of job growth in the state. The unemployment rate also dropped slightly to 3.1%, below the national average of 3.7%. Read the full press release here. Contact: info@gmnp.org (651)…
Read MoreMinnesota Housing announces 2023 project funding selections totaling $348 million
Minnesota Housing announces 2023 project funding selections totaling $348 million On December 15, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) announced their 2023 project selections. According to the MHFA, the projects selected for funding in 2023 will make available a total of 4,720 housing units and manufactured home lots. Roughly 2,270 of these units are located…
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