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Minneapolis Job Market Report

Minneapolis Job Market Report

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Welcome to "Minneapolis Job Market Report," your go-to podcast for the latest insights and trends in the Minneapolis job scene. Each episode features expert analysis, interviews with industry leaders, and timely updates to help you navigate the ever-changing employment landscape. Whether you're a job seeker, employer, or just curious about the local economy, we provide valuable information to stay ahead. Tune in and stay informed about job opportunities, career advice, and market developments in the Twin Cities. Subscribe now to stay connected and make smarter career decisions in Minneapolis!

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  • Minneapolis Job Market Trends: Impacts of Immigration Enforcement

    Minneapolis Job Market Trends: Impacts of Immigration Enforcement
    Jan 19 2026
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  • Minneapolis Job Market Resilient Amidst National Slowdowns, Targets Growth in Healthcare, Tech, and Cannabis

    Minneapolis Job Market Resilient Amidst National Slowdowns, Targets Growth in Healthcare, Tech, and Cannabis
    Jan 16 2026
    The Minneapolis job market remains resilient amid national slowdowns, with Minnesota's unemployment rate at 4.0 percent in November 2025 according to the Versique November Employment Trends report, below the U.S. rate of 4.6 percent from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment grew modestly, adding jobs in construction by 3,200, trade and utilities by 2,200, and education and health by 1,200, while labor force participation reached 68.2 percent per the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development or DEED. Major industries include healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, anchored by Fortune 500 employers like Target, UnitedHealth Group, General Mills, Cargill, and Best Buy. Growing sectors feature healthcare, infrastructure, essential services, and cannabis, where the Office of Cannabis Management licensed over 24 cultivation businesses by late 2025, driving $122.5 million in sales. Trends show divergence, with skill-based roles in IT and hands-on jobs outperforming amid AI shifts and a competitive market per Monster's 2026 Job Market Outlook.

    Recent developments include ICE enforcement raids disrupting small businesses on Lake Street, causing closures, reduced hours, and sales drops as reported by Reuters on January 16, 2026, while large corporations stay silent, impacting the $350 billion regional economy according to the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. Seasonal patterns reflect construction peaks in warmer months, with commuting trends favoring hybrid office returns like Target's three-day mandate per CBS Minnesota. DEED initiatives awarded $1.6 million in workforce grants to 23 organizations for adult training. Market evolution points to private sector growth outpacing national stagnation, though long-term unemployment rises and data gaps exist on 2026 projections beyond early cannabis metrics.

    Key findings highlight Minnesota's outperformance through targeted hiring in resilient sectors despite immigration-related disruptions and national job stalls averaging 49,000 monthly in 2025. Current openings include registered nurse at UnitedHealth Group, software engineer at Best Buy, and construction laborer at local firms via MinnesotaWorks.net.

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  • Minneapolis Job Market Update: Diversified Growth, Remote Shift, and Policy Changes

    Minneapolis Job Market Update: Diversified Growth, Remote Shift, and Policy Changes
    Jan 9 2026
    Minneapolis currently offers a relatively strong but cooling job market, with solid employment levels, modest job growth, and slightly rising labor-market friction. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro has an unemployment rate hovering around 3 to 3.5 percent, consistently below the national average, though precise December metro figures lag by several weeks and may understate recent softening. Minnesota DEED and recent state workforce board materials report that statewide job counts surpassed pre‑pandemic levels in 2025, with over 3 million jobs and job growth running faster than the U.S. overall, even as national job gains slowed sharply according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    The employment landscape in Minneapolis is diversified. Major industries include health care and social assistance, finance and insurance, corporate management, professional and technical services, manufacturing, higher education, retail, transportation, and food services. Key employers include Target Corporation, UnitedHealth Group, U.S. Bank, 3M, Medtronic, General Mills, Hennepin Healthcare, Fairview Health, the University of Minnesota, and large public-sector entities such as the City of Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota. Growing sectors include health care, medical technology, financial technology, logistics and warehousing, data and cloud services, and green construction. Recent developments include slower overall hiring in late 2025, more cautious expansion plans, and rising use of hybrid and remote roles, which increase regional competition for professional jobs.

    Seasonal patterns remain pronounced, with hiring spikes in retail, hospitality, and logistics around the holidays and construction surges in warmer months. Commuting trends show steady transit ridership recovery but continued reliance on cars and growing reverse commutes to suburban job centers. Government initiatives shaping the market include Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program starting in 2026, which offers reduced premium rates for qualifying small employers and may support labor-force participation but could also raise compliance costs. Data gaps include very recent, Minneapolis-specific job-opening counts and neighborhood-level unemployment, which are available only with a delay or through proprietary data.

    Listeners can currently find roles such as a software engineer at Target’s downtown Minneapolis tech hub, a registered nurse at Hennepin Healthcare, and a financial analyst at U.S. Bank in the central business district.

    Key findings: Minneapolis maintains low unemployment and diversified industries, but hiring momentum has cooled; health care, tech-adjacent services, and logistics continue to grow; and policy changes plus remote work are gradually reshaping how and where jobs are created.

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