Future NHL Stars Coming to Rochester for World Juniors
Rochester has been selected to host two teams for practice and exhibition games leading up to the world championship late this year.
economy
Minnesota Tax Haul Beats Forecast by $244M, But Slowdown Looms
The state's economic forecasting consultant is reporting a growing risk for a potential recession.
Rochester Area Job Growth at 4.7%, Still #1 in Minnesota
The job growth rate for the Rochester area last month was more than 10 times higher than the statewide rate.
Methodist Hospital Union Employees Cancel No-Strike Agreement
The voluntary agreement with Mayo Clinic had been in place for decades.
Rochester Hits 3% Unemployment for First Time Since 2021
A recent state report showed the Rochester area continues to have the hottest job market in Minnesota.
$4.4 Million Rochester Subsidy Targets Construction of New Homes
The proposal would support the construction of nearly 220 new homes in a northwest Rochester development.
Rochester’s Job Market Booms While Other Cities Lag
Rochester's annualized job growth rate remains, by far, the strongest in the state.
Unemployment Higher Across SE Minnesota in January
Revisions to the 2024 data contributed to the increase.
Revised Jobs Data Strips Rochester of Much of Last Year's Growth
The new report lowers the number of jobs added in the Rochester area last year by more than 3000.
Minnesota February Tax Collections Were 10% Higher Than Expected
The positive report followed a recently released revenue forecast that predicts a nearly $6 billion budget deficit.
Minnesota’s Job Growth Rate Triples U.S. Average in January
The state's unemployment rate was also a full percentage point lower than the national average.
Mayo Clinic 2024 "Profit" Hit Record High of Nearly $1.3 Billion
Mayo's revenues were up more than $10.5%.
Rochester’s Job Market Sets Records - Unemployment Shrinks
The number of jobs and the size of the labor force rose to new record highs in December.
4 Simple Ways To Make Eggs Last Longer + Keep From Going Bad
While the cost of eggs continues to increase, there are a few ways to make that carton last longer in your fridge. Some may even keep past the "sell by" date.