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Data map of the Ninth District
Regional Economic Indicators
September 30, 2024
Data
A declining graph overlaid on an image of a cornfield
Farm finances weakened during growing season
Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
September 30, 2024
Article
Two people hiking near the Lake Superior Lighthouse
Fewer customers, less revenue for Minnesota hospitality and tourism sector
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
September 27, 2024
Article
Woman inspecting uprooted tree laying across roof of damaged home
Homeowners insurance costs are growing fast but coverage is shrinking
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
August 28, 2024
Article
High interest rate chart graphic woven between small town main street business buildings.
High interest rates remain a top challenge for businesses as demand cools
Haley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
August 19, 2024
Article
Ron Wirtz
Regional Economic Conditions: Tourism and Hospitality
Ron Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
Event on September 27, 2024
Event
Varied chart line over an image of power lines
Demand for electricity grows even as supplies become less predictable
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
August 16, 2024
Article
Professional services workers working at a desk
Services firms are optimistic for the near future after a year of modest growth
Joe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
August 2, 2024
Data
Silloutte of people standing in a spotlight infront of a house that represents working from home
Who’s working from home in Minnesota?
Haley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
July 19, 2024
Article
Foreign-born workers
The immigrant population of the Ninth District has grown: What does it mean for the labor force?
Erick Garcia Luna | Director, Regional Outreach
June 14, 2024
Article
image of construction machinery next to an image of a construction worker
Ninth District’s struggling construction industry shows some improvement
Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
May 23, 2024
Article
Small city in South Dakota overlaid with a blue and green gradient and a chart
More ears to the economic ground
Karmi Anna Mattson | Assistant Vice President, Regional Outreach and Public Programs Shannon Lewis | Project Manager
May 22, 2024
Article