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Winter Wonderland

If you're wondering how things are going in your region, this month's blogs utilize new data to cover a wide variety of topics. We look at new Census labor force data in the Twin Cities Metro Area [ [link removed] ], dive into the changing Retail Trade industry in Central [ [link removed] ], explore commuting patterns in Northeast [ [link removed] ], compare current and pre-pandemic job counts in Northwest [ [link removed] ], admire the contributions of Community & Social Services occupations in Southeast [ [link removed] ], and herald the fast growing Wind Energy industry in Southwest Minnesota [ [link removed] ]. For more local information, please reach out to your Regional Analyst [ [link removed] ]! 

Twin Cities Metro Blog [ [link removed] ]

This past month the U.S. Census Bureau released updated estimates through the American Community Survey (ACS). These new 5-year estimates covering 2018 to 2022 are available for all geographies down to the census tract and block group levels. Additionally, the ACS data covers a wide array of vital information, including employment, educational attainment, income and poverty, housing, disability status, veteran status, and more. This month let's take a closer look at the Metro Area's labor force characteristics by age, and how the region's labor force has changed in recent years.

Central Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

The Retail Trade industry in Central Minnesota has long been a pivotal force in shaping the region's economic landscape, reflecting local consumer trends and serving as a significant source of employment. Over the past few years, this sector has faced numerous challenges and opportunities, navigating shifts in consumer behavior, the rise of e-commerce, and the unique labor market dynamics of Central Minnesota.

Northeast Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

The recent data release for the U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap [ [link removed] ] program is just the excuse I was looking for to highlight its unique data and useful insights. OnTheMap is an application that allows users to compare and contrast where workers live and work for detailed geographies down to the census block level. Users can create custom geographies for analysis as well as view statistics on worker age, race & ethnicity, industry, earnings, sex, and educational attainment.

Northwest Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

As we approach the end of 2023, it is exciting to point out that this is the first year where Northwest Minnesota employment has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. According to DEED's Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW) program [ [link removed] ], job counts in the first quarter of 2023 exceeded first quarter 2020 employment (reflecting employment just before the pandemic) by 1,042 jobs, or 0.5%.

Southeast Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

Individuals working in Community & Social Service occupations play a significant role in society, helping in times of hardship and day-to-day life, which can improve the overall well-being and stability of individuals and communities. There are about 4,500 people employed in the Community & Social Service occupational group in Southeast Minnesota [ [link removed] ], accounting for 1.9% of total employment in the region.

Southwest Minnesota Blog [ [link removed] ]

There's no snow on the ground yet, but the wind is still blowing across the prairie in Southwest Minnesota, as it often does thanks to the geography of the region and the prevailing winds. Southwest Minnesota is home to over half of the state's employment in Wind Electric Power Generation. Home to the Buffalo Ridge, a large expanse of rolling hills that runs through Lincoln, Pipestone, Murray, Nobles, and Pipestone, Wind Energy jobs are 8.5 times more concentrated in Southwest than the state as a whole.

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"Each month, DEED's Regional Analysis & Outreach unit [ [link removed] ] produces a series of blogs exploring local labor market information. Please contact your regional analyst [ [link removed] ] for more information."










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