Minnsights Blog

Minnesota is at a critical point in our shared effort to manage COVID-19 and bring forth a recovery of our state’s economy. As many states experience upticks in COVID-19 cases, it is important that Minnesota businesses and citizens understand and put in practice effective health and safety precautions. We’ve all sacrificed a lot in the last few months to prevent dire health consequences from COVID-19. And now our economy is opening up again, mitigating long-term economic devastation in our state.

A Q and A with the Minnesota Pork Board and Christensen Farms.

After posting the worst month of job losses in over seventy years, Minnesota added 9,800 jobs in May on a seasonally adjusted basis. This is a welcome sign of Minnesota’s nascent recovery, but the data show a steep climb ahead to reach full recovery. 

On Wednesday, March 4, Kathi Schaff, Director of the Grow Minnesota! Partnership, sat down with the owner of a small industrial machinery manufacturer in Central Minnesota to learn about their operations and what they need to grow their business in Minnesota.

The recent business devastation in Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as the continued struggles related to COVID-19, have pushed many Minnesota businesses to the brink. Thankfully, the Minnesota business community is one that helps those in need.