Minnesota Unemployment Hits 5-Year High as Immigration Enforcement Takes Toll

Minnesota unemployment rate up in February according to new jobs report

A new labor report is showing that Minnesota's job market shrank in February following Operation Metro Surge.

State unemployment up in February

MANKATO — Minnesota’s unemployment rate rose in February as the state lost jobs over the month, though annual growth remained positive and ahead of national trends.

Minnesota unemployment hits 5-year high as immigration enforcement takes toll

The unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.5%. Officials say the effects of the immigration enforcement campaign could last for years.

Minnesota’s unemployment rate ticked up in February

ST. PAUL — Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.5% while the national rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.4%, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). "February was a very challenging month for Minnesota communities due to the ICE presence, and that also contributed to it being a tough month for the state’s labor market,” DE…

Minnesota unemployment rises to 4.5% amid February job losses

Minnesota's average work week increased by one hour to 33.0 hours per week in February.

Minnesota lost 6,100 jobs in February; state officials link decline to ICE surge

Minnesota lost about 6,100 jobs over the month — double the rate of decline seen nationally. State officials say federal immigration enforcement actions likely played a significant role.