ST. PAUL, Minn. – As judged by job growth, the Minnesota economy is looking good. The state jobs agency reported that 2,500 positions were added in November. It was the ninth month of growth in the preceding12 months. A broader measure economic health — the size of the workforce — also was positive, according to the state Employment and Economic Development. About 4,600 workers either restarted a job search or began looking for the first time in November. Minnesota’s rate was substantially more than the national average. The best performing industries in the state were healthcare and education.
