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Rochester's Job Growth Halves, Yet Leads Minnesota Resilience

3/16/2025

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Rochester, MN, faces a significant shift in job growth projections for 2024, with estimates slashed from nearly 5,900 to just under 2,600 new jobs, dropping the growth rate from 4.7% to 2.1%. Despite this revision, Rochester still boasts the highest job growth rate in Minnesota, showcasing resilience in challenging times.

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Rochester, MN, faces a significant shift in job growth projections for 2024, with estimates slashed from nearly 5,900 to just under 2,600 new jobs, dropping the growth rate from 4.7% to 2.1%. Despite this revision, Rochester still boasts the highest job growth rate in Minnesota, showcasing resilience in challenging times.