Sputtering state job machine

Minnesota has finally been creating jobs again, but growth is weak and public sector job losses are creating an undertow. Here's the year-over-year tally for June:

Total jobs Percent change created/lostJune '10-June '11

1. North Dakota 18,3004.8%

2. Wyoming6,9002.4%

3. Vermont6,7002.3%

4. Texas225,2002.2%

5. Utah23,5002.0%

47. New Jersey-16,300-0.4%

48. Kansas-5,700-0.4%

49. Alabama-9,500 -0.5%

50. Georgia-20,600-0.5%

51. Maryland -16,100-0.6%