St. Paul, MN – Minnesota employers added 6,100 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted figures released this week by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
The August gains, combined with July figures that were revised from 4,200 jobs lost to 100 jobs lost, put calendar year gains at 13,200 jobs in the state. Over the past 12 months, the state has added 56,311 jobs, a 2 percent growth rate compared with a U.S. growth rate of 1.8 percent.
The state unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in August, the lowest unemployment rate in the state in nearly eight years. The U.S. unemployment rate in August was 6.1 percent.
“Minnesota’s economy is moving in the right direction thanks to our outstanding small businesses and talented workforce,” said State Representative Will Morgan (DFL – Burnsville). “The new jobs report reflects our status as a national economic leader. We’re currently ranked the 6th best state for business, 3rd best state to make a living and boast the 2nd best workforce talent pipeline. By continuing to work together, we can create even more great jobs and make sure Minnesotans are able to support themselves and their families.”
Rep. Morgan encourages his constituents to contact him with any questions or comments about the August jobs report. He can be reached by phone at (651) 296-5387, by email at rep.will.morgan@house.mn or by postal mail at 401 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155.