Where Minnesota jobs in July came ...

August 15, 2008 at 1:27AM

Education and health care: +2,500 positions

Trade, transportation and utilities: +1,000

Information: + 600

Financial activities: + 600

Natural resources and mining: +100

... AND WENT

Government: -4,200

Construction: -3,400

Manufacturing: - 2,600

Leisure and hospitality: - 1,700

Professional and business services: - 1,100

Other services: -400

Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

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