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Jobs & Labor: Minnesota’s unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in September. A separate analysis estimates the winter ICE surge cost the state 32,000 jobs, though a University of St. Thomas economist cautions that the Minnesota-specific figure is uncertain. Housing Costs: A new study puts the average Minnesota home $45,167 above its 2021 price, with annual mortgage costs up nearly $11,927; rising rates are also weighing on market momentum. Business Investment: Eagan approved Ecolab’s $500 million global innovation center, while 3M raised its 2026 profit forecast as demand from AI data centers grows.

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Oct. 20, 2026

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Minneapolis Cafe That Banned ICE and Erased Prices Closes After Reality Collects the Tab

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture opens $1.4 million grant program for research and education

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Integrity in Business Leadership cohort builds community, develops as ethical leaders

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Cluelessness on Parade: Minneapolis Restaurant Closes After Realizing Free Food Isn’t Free

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Central Minnesota Builders Association sues state over 2024 omnibus bill

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Iowa's Kirk Ferentz knows Minnesota is dangerous, even after loss to Purdue

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Chiefs Trade Pitch Lands 6-Time Pro Bowler Amid WR Injury Concerns

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Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell sends firm statement on how he feels about the NFL trade deadline

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