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Minneapolis Fed regional economists and writers report on a wide range of economic trends across the Ninth District, diving deeply into issues and data to inform policymakers and engaged citizens.
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Advisory councils share regional economic insights from first quarter 2026Karmi Anna Mattson | Assistant Vice President, Regional Outreach and Public Programs

Shannon Lewis | Senior Project Manager

Erik Beishir | Supervisory Examiner, Supervision, Regulation, and Credit

May 19, 2026
Article
Data map of the Ninth District
Regional Economic Indicators
May 18, 2026
Data
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Higher input costs pressure district farmersJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
May 18, 2026
Article
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The Bakken Oil Patch
April 16, 2026
Data
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Regional Economic Conditions: Minnesota Child Care ProvidersTu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
Event on May 13, 2026
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New year, new challenges for Minnesota’s hospitality businessesHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
March 31, 2026
Article
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Ninth District businesses strain under unpredictable conditionsHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
February 27, 2026
Article
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Strong harvests were cold comfort for district farmersJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
February 12, 2026
Article
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Manufacturers remain optimistic after another down yearJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
February 4, 2026
Data
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Regional Economic Conditions: General BusinessHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
Event on February 24, 2026
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2026 Regional Economic Conditions Conference
Event on January 9, 2026
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Rapid City: A magnet for tourists, bomber crews, and retireesTu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
December 18, 2025
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