Rochester Area Hits New Employment Record For 6th Straight Month
Overall employment in the Olmsted County has risen above 94,000 for the first time.
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More Large Rochester Gains and More Large Twin Cities Job Losses
For several months, Rochester has been the hotspot for job growth throughout Minnesota, while the job losses continue to mount in the Twin Cities area.
Job Growth in Rochester Area Far Exceeds Other Minnesota Cities
The Twin Cities area lost nearly as many jobs as the Rochester area gained over the past year.
New High Marks For Employment & Labor Force in the Rochester Area
The job creation machine in the Rochester area continued to topple records last month.
Rochester Area Economy Continues to Lead State For Job Growth
The data shows the number of jobs added in the Rochester area over the past year is nearly 3 times the total for the entire Twin Cities.
Rochester Area Shatters Records For Employment & Labor Force Size
Despite the record-breaking jobs statistics, the unemployment rate for Olmsted County in July was the highest in nearly 3 years.
Rochester Has Surpassed Twin Cities as State's Job Growth Engine
In recent months, the Rochester area's job growth rate has been the highest in the state and now the number of jobs created over the past year is even higher than the total for the entire Twin Cities area.
Jobs Data Show June Was a Record-Setting Month in Rochester Area
The records are based on statistics tracked by the state since 1976.
Rochester Area Economy Set New Jobs Record in April
The unemployment rate also dropped back below 2%.
Rochester's Job Growth Rate Remained Strong in March
The state's job growth rate continues to lag behind the national rate.