Minnesota has finally been creating jobs again, but growth is weak and public sector job losses are creating an undertow. Here's the year-over-year tally for June:
Total jobs Percent change created/lostJune '10-June '11
1. North Dakota 18,3004.8%
2. Wyoming6,9002.4%
3. Vermont6,7002.3%
4. Texas225,2002.2%
5. Utah23,5002.0%
16. Minnesota32,300 1.2%
47. New Jersey-16,300-0.4%
48. Kansas-5,700-0.4%
49. Alabama-9,500 -0.5%
50. Georgia-20,600-0.5%
51. Maryland -16,100-0.6%
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development