STATE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY

Minnesota employers added jobs for the fourth straight month, with an increase of 3900 jobs from March to April on a seasonally adjusted basis.  The private sector gained 5500 jobs, according to information released by the Minnesota Department of  Employment and Economic Development (DEED).  Minnesota has gained jobs in 10 out of the last 12 months.  The state’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.7%.