Research & Publications
Read our analysis of Minnesota's labor market conditions and trends.
Minnesota Economic Trends
Minnesota Economic Trends is our quarterly online magazine that provides expert analysis of the state's labor market, industries and economy. Produced by our Labor Market Information Office, the online magazine features articles on workforce, demographic, and economic trends written by our labor market analysts and guest columnists.
The Importance of Immigration
In the face of increasingly tight labor markets, a growing scarcity of workers is now recognized as one of Minnesota’s most significant barriers to sustained economic growth. Because of these constraints, it has become evident that immigration has been and will continue to be a vital source of the workforce that employers need to succeed.
Racial Disparities
Racial disparities in education, employment, and income exist and persist for a wide variety of reasons, but the economic challenges and opportunities every region in Minnesota will face over the next 15 years are so great that they will need to be tackled with a multi-pronged approach to attracting, retaining, and training workers of all demographic characteristics.
The Path to Career Success
Choosing a career is serious business. These printable PDF handouts provide regional data to help guide students and job seekers through the career exploration process.
Drive for 5 Industry Profiles
Updated reports that provide details on the Drive for 5 sectors including number of firms and jobs, wages, recent and projected growth trends, and workforce demographics.