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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 Resilient Amid National Challenges, Managers Plan Moderate Hiring Growth
    Feb 9 2026
    Minneapolis maintains a resilient job market amid national challenges, with managers planning moderate hiring growth into 2026 despite a pronounced skills gap. According to the Robert Half survey released February 9, 2026, only 9 percent of local managers feel fully resourced for current work, and 58 percent report a widening skills gap, up from 49 percent in 2024, driven by rapid AI advancements in finance, law, HR, and marketing. Employment landscape shows steady demand, with 55 percent of firms planning permanent staff additions and 52 percent eyeing contract workers, slightly below national averages of 60 and 55 percent. Unemployment aligns with the U.S. rate around 4.4 percent per national projections from J.P. Morgan and BLS data, though local specifics are unavailable in recent reports. Major industries include financial services, anchored by U.S. Bancorp with 70,000 employees and $692 billion in assets as of late 2025, alongside health care, manufacturing, and tech. Growing sectors feature AI-related roles and data centers, with small to midsize firms most vulnerable to tech shifts. Recent developments highlight Ecolab's skills pledge and downtown St. Paul revitalization efforts, per Star Tribune, while ICE enforcement impacts construction per MPR News. Seasonal patterns show typical winter slowdowns in construction, with commuting trends favoring hybrid models post-pandemic, though data gaps exist on precise local figures. No prominent government initiatives or evolution metrics surfaced in 2026 updates. Key findings: Skills in AI and certifications are critical for standing out, with hiring cautious but optimistic. Current openings include AI specialist at Robert Half, permanent staff roles in finance via U.S. Bancorp postings, and contract tech positions in marketing from local surveys.

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    2 mins
  • Minneapolis Remains Competitive Job Market Despite Pandemic Challenges
    Feb 6 2026
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    **Minneapolis Job Market Summary**

    According to CoStar's latest report, Minneapolis maintains stability as the nation's highest per-capita concentration of Fortune 500 companies of any major metropolitan area. The Twin Cities office market shows robust demand despite pandemic-era remote work normalization. Recent activity includes significant office leasing, with Robins Kaplan signing 87,000 square feet at Wells Fargo Center, and companies expanding from 10,000 to 30,000 square feet as employees return to offices.

    Minneapolis saw multifamily rent growth of 2.4% year-over-year in December, among the nation's best. The industrial sector maintains strong fundamentals with a 4.2% vacancy rate. However, the region faces acute challenges. According to city estimates, Minneapolis businesses are losing ten to twenty million dollars in sales weekly due to recent ICE operations, with immigrant-owned businesses experiencing eighty to one hundred percent revenue losses. The unemployment rate stood at 4.4% nationally in December.

    The Twin Cities economy benefits from a well-educated workforce and diverse business base, though retailers and restaurants face particular pressure in coming months. Minnesota startups are accelerating growth after securing capital and regulatory approvals.

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    3 mins
  • Hiring Resilience in Minneapolis: Jobs, Trends, and Opportunities in a Shifting Economy
    Feb 2 2026
    The Minneapolis job market remains robust yet challenged by national headwinds, with Indeed reporting over 83,000 job openings as of early 2026. The employment landscape features steady demand in services, retail, and government, though manufacturing faces pressures like a local roofing facility closure announcing 120 layoffs per AOL News. Key statistics show a national unemployment rate rising to 4.4 percent by late 2025 according to the Final Call analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics data, with Minnesota mirroring this at around 4.4 percent amid 394,000 open manufacturing roles nationwide; local data gaps exist for precise city-level unemployment beyond these proxies.

    Trends indicate slowing job growth, with national totals at just 584,000 jobs added in 2025 per Final Call, influenced by AI-driven efficiencies noted in Goldman Sachs reports via ABC News, though impacts remain limited to specific roles like entry-level tech. Major industries include health care, retail led by Target where a new CEO began February 1 per Star Tribune, financial services like Piper Sandler, and manufacturing; top employers encompass Target, UnitedHealth, City of Minneapolis, US Foods, and federal entities like the Postal Service. Growing sectors feature office leasing momentum in downtown per REJournals, pharma buildouts in Maple Grove via Twin Cities Business, and retail expansions like Cub Foods leadership changes.

    Recent developments highlight Target's leadership shift amid immigration tensions and federal detentions, plus small business strains from rising health costs and regulations per BizJournals. Seasonal patterns show winter upticks in indoor retail and warehouse roles, with commuting trends favoring central business district activity and hybrid models. Government initiatives via the Minnesota Chamber promote de-escalation and workforce development, while market evolution points to resilient demand despite national slowdowns.

    Key findings underscore abundant entry-level and skilled openings amid 4.4 percent unemployment, with retail and public sector stability offsetting manufacturing dips. Current openings include Library Technician at State of Minnesota paying $21.36 to $29.68 hourly full-time, In-Store Shopper at Whole Foods Market at $17.50 to $25.40 part-time seasonal, and Specialist roles at Apple from $23 to $29.99 hourly.

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