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- Minnesota's unemployment rose to 4.4% in January, higher than the national 4.3%, with 100 jobs added.
- DEED reported losses in six sectors, led by a 4,000-job drop in leisure and hospitality.
- Matt Varilek, DEED Commissioner, attributed the downturn to tariffs and immigration policy changes.
- Varilek said Minnesota's economy remains resilient.
- In Becker County, initial unemployment claims rose 11% in January, while continuing claims fell 9%.
