Mankato job growth up slightly from this time last year

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released data today that indicates the region saw a 1% over-the-year increase, with 541 jobs added during the month of July.  The region outpaced the Twin Cities and Duluth-Superior metro areas but was slightly behind the growth of the Rochester and St. Cloud regions.

Meanwhile, the state of Minnesota saw a slight increase in unemployment from June, with the rate edging up one-tenth to 3.4%.

The state’s labor force participation rate remained strong, at 70%.