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Dynamic Economic Trends 

Minnesota’s regions are experiencing dynamic economic trends, from strong labor force growth in Central Minnesota [ [link removed] ] to industry expansion amid a tight labor market in Southwest [ [link removed] ]. Key themes include the importance of health care in the Twin Cities [ [link removed] ] and Northwest [ [link removed] ], the need to retain young talent in Northeast [ [link removed] ], and the economic influence of local industries and seasonal activities in Southeast Minnesota [ [link removed] ]. For more local information on any of these topics, please reach out to your Regional Analyst [ [link removed] ]! 

Southeast Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

The 4th of July is a beloved American holiday, and some well-known traditions include enjoying summertime food favorites, indulging in adult beverages and boating on the lake. Let's break down the economics and employment behind these pastimes. Data show that Southeast Minnesota is alive with related economic activity from farm fields to lakeshores.  

Southwest Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

Southwest Minnesota's economy is in the midst of a quiet but complex transformation. According to the latest Job Vacancy Survey [ [link removed] ] data, the region saw a modest overall decline in job postings between 2023 and 2024, dropping by 4.0% from 9,546 to 9,168 vacancies. But that headline figure hides a whirlwind of industry-level change, as sectors like Construction, Professional & Technical Services and Finance & Insurance contracted, while Health Care & Social Assistance, Wholesale Trade and Public Administration surged ahead. Wage trends also painted a mixed picture with some sectors offering significant pay increases and others showing cuts despite rising demand.

Twin Cities Metro Blog [ [link removed] ]

The Health Care & Social Assistance industry is the largest employing industry in the Twin Cities metro area, and is broken down into four main sectors: Ambulatory Health Care Services, Hospitals, Nursing & Residential Care Facilities and Social Assistance. Each of these sectors can be detailed even more. For example, Social Assistance is broken down into Individual & Family Services; Community Food & Housing, & Emergency & Other Relief Services; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; and Child Day Care Services. Zooming in to these in-depth sectors allows for a greater understanding of what makes Health Care & Social Assistance unique in the Metro Area.

Central Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

Over the past decade, Central Minnesota has remained one of the state's strongest labor force performers. Despite economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the region not only weathered the storm better than the state overall but has also shown stronger and more consistent labor force growth in most years. Comparing the size of the region's labor force [ [link removed] ] in the first quarter of 2016 to the first quarter of 2025, Central Minnesota added more than 27,000 workers, growing from 384,706 to 411,724 workers.

Northeast Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

Our students are a critical part of our labor force in the future. Young talent is crucial for the regeneration and sustainability of the regional workforce. This is especially true in an area like Northeast Minnesota that is experiencing an aging workforce and the recent or impending retirement of a significant number of Baby Boomers. The general perception, for Northeast Minnesota and many rural areas, is that young people are more likely to leave these communities than to stay. So, what do the numbers say? .

Northwest Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

This month, we're looking ahead to understand what's driving demand in Northwest Minnesota's Health Care industry and where opportunities for workforce solutions might emerge. The focus on long-term care stems from key findings on Nursing Assistants surrounding their essential role in elderly care, their critical importance to the entire healthcare system, and their status as the career path with the third highest number of job vacancies in the Northwest with a nearly 20% vacancy rate. 

*Inviting job seekers to “Follow Your Heart to a Caring Career”*

More CareerForce [ [link removed] ] staff and partners said Healthcare Support Workers are hiring more quickly than any other occupational group. *This is borne out in the latest Job Vacancy Survey results [ [link removed] ], which show more than 30,000 job openings in Health Care & Social Assistance – by far the most vacancies of any industry in Minnesota in 2024*. All summer long, CareerForce [ [link removed] ] is focused on connecting people looking for work with in-demand positions in Health Care & Social Assistance. These positions can be a great opportunity for young people who just graduated high school or people needing to make a career change. Once a person gains some experience working in these positions, there are often opportunities for advancement, sometimes with employer-paid education or training. Find out more about CareerForce [ [link removed] ] efforts to encourage people to “Follow Your Heart to a Caring Career [ [link removed] ]”.

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