In December, Olmsted County unemployment rose from 1.4% to 1.8%, with every SE Minnesota county reporting higher rates, led by Dodge County with a 1-point increase.

In SE Minnesota, the unemployment rate increased in December due to seasonal factors. According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the jobless rate for Olmsted County rose from 1.4% in November to 1.8% in December, with every county reporting higher jobless rates. Dodge County saw the largest increase, with a full percentage point jump from November.

January 27, 2024
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