Minnesota Jobs Picture Changes Little in April
May 15, 2025
Minnesota lost a small number of jobs in April, and the state's unemployment rate increased slightly as more people joined the labor force, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
In April, Minnesota lost 1,300 jobs, effectively flat over the month, with the unemployment rate rising one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.2%, compared to 4.2% nationally. Nearly 3,300 people joined the labor force, continuing a trend of steady growth. The state's labor force participation rate is 68.2%, compared to 62.6% nationally.