 On Friday, Governor Walz announced that WalletHub has ranked Minnesota a top-three state for finding a job. WalletHub’s scorecard used 34 indicators of job market strength and economic health. Minnesota received top rankings for median household income, access to benefits, job opportunities per capita, support for working parents, and low unemployment.
"With a strong job market families earn more, save more, and are able to dedicate more time to their families," said Governor Walz. "We don’t just create jobs in Minnesota – we create good jobs that pay well, provide benefits, and offer protections. That has always been our guiding principle and I am glad to see that effort reflected in data."
"As a top state for business, health care, and manufacturing, Minnesota is paving the way for entry into high-demand, family-sustaining careers," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "We have been consistent in our commitment to invest in businesses while empowering workers and supporting families. We will continue this work to ensure Minnesota is a place where businesses and workers thrive."
On Wednesday, Governor Walz announced that Solventum, a leading global health care company, will make a $200 million expansion in Eagan, retaining an estimated 2,000 Minnesota jobs. The expansion is supported by nearly $13 million in business development funding from the State of Minnesota.
"Solventum’s expansion reinforces Minnesota’s track record as a globally recognized leader in manufacturing, health care innovation, and medical technology," said Governor Walz. "We’ve worked with Solventum every step of the way on this announcement, retaining thousands of high-paying jobs and expanding opportunities for innovation, ensuring Minnesota remains the best state in the nation for health care."
 Last week, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan announced that Minnesota schools served more than 150 million meals to students in the first year of the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. The program saved Minnesota families approximately $1,000 per student. To celebrate the success, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan visited Oak View Elementary to serve breakfast to students.
"As a former teacher, I know that learning has everything to do with how our kids are set up for success outside the classroom. By providing breakfast and lunch at school every day, we’re ensuring our children are prepared to learn," said Governor Walz. "In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education, we’re setting our students up for success, reducing grocery bills, and making mornings a little easier for families."
"I am proud to be celebrating the first year of our free school meals program," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "When our kids are fed, they are better able to focus, learn, and tackle their busy days. By providing free breakfast and lunch at school, we’re nurturing our children, saving families thousands of dollars, investing in the long term future of Minnesota, and creating the best state in the country for kids."
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