DEED: Jobs down 7 % locally in January
DEED: Jobs down 7 % locally in January By Bernadette Heier | March 11, 2021 at 7:22 PM CST - Updated March 11 at 7:51 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Job numbers were down 7% locally in January, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
The Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area lost 4,074 jobs year-over-year, however, the local area gained 343 jobs in January compared to December.
Manufacturing saw the greatest annual decline at 10.5%, the service sector was down 6.2% and government jobs were down 3.95%.
Minnesotans can connect with DEED at www.CareerForceMN.com/GoodJobsNow for help in finding career opportunities and training.
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