unemployment

The local job growth rate is more than four times higher than the statewide average.

At the same time, the local unemployment rate remains low, but it's the highest it's been since the summer of 2021.

The job growth rate for the Rochester area last month was more than 10 times higher than the statewide rate.

A recent state report showed the Rochester area continues to have the hottest job market in Minnesota.

Revisions to the 2024 data contributed to the increase.

The state's unemployment rate was also a full percentage point lower than the national average.

The statewide COVID shutdown started just 5 days later.

The number of jobs and the size of the labor force rose to new record highs in December.

Over the past two years, the number of jobs locally has increased by nearly 14,000.

Overall employment in the Olmsted County has risen above 94,000 for the first time.