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Employment & Labor Markets

On jobs, workers, labor demand, workforce development, as well as the changing demographics and work habits that are affecting the face and prosperity of the district’s workforce and economy.

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QLmonthly: Quits and Layoffs to Nonemployment
October 1, 2026
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Data map of the Ninth District
Regional Economic Indicators
September 15, 2026
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Barbara Biasi's portrait on a blue and yellow background with a question mark on the yellow side and a dialogue bubble on the blue side
Inquiring Minds: Q&A with Barbara Biasi

Ella Tracy | Intern, Institute

September 10, 2026
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Video stills of the four speakers from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis' May 21, 2026, webinar titled "How Can Public Policy Boost Hiring?" are arranged in a two-by-two grid. Appearing clockwise from the upper left are Timothy Bartik of the Upjohn Institute, Jen Swalboski of Hired, Neal Young of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and Adam Ozimek, Economic Innovation Group.
Labor demand policies connect workers to jobs

Lejla Mehmedovic | Intern, Community Development and Engagement

Caryn Mohr | Senior Writer, Community Development and Engagement
September 8, 2026
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis building and logo
Recessions in Perspective
September 4, 2026
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In pursuit of maximum employmentLisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
September 3, 2026
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Main drag of a small town
Ninth District businesses continue to grapple with high costsHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
August 25, 2026
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To identify true sources of employment and income risk, ask workers Jeff Horwich | Senior Economics Writer
August 7, 2026
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Aerial view of workers navigating ladders to advancement with ladders becoming more broken as levels ascend
What explains the broken rungs on the U.S. job ladder?Lisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
August 4, 2026
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Is remote work declining? What the latest data showHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
June 25, 2026
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Consultants gathered around a table discussing charts.
Optimism prevails among services firms despite year of uncertainty and sluggishnessJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
June 24, 2026
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Professionals walking through a busy city on their way to work
The racial earnings gap persists—but not because of where workers liveLisa Camner McKay | Senior Writer, Institute
June 3, 2026
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