Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis News Monitoring

Streamlining and Taxes

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week's newsletter takes a look at some recent state-level policy changes in New York, where lawmakers passed streamlining reforms to the state's environmental review law for the first …

Industrial sector sole bright spot in Minneapolis region: survey

Dive Brief: Construction activity in the greater Twin Cities area declined this spring, with 54% of surveyed firms reporting lower activity than a year ago, compared to 23% reporting increases, per the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Economic …

Amid population growth and workforce shortage, housing availability elicits concerns in North Dakota

GRAND FORKS — Developers and urban planners often say that houses are where jobs go to sleep at night. In other words, a strong, accessible housing market is required to sustain the labor force that keeps a community running, according to a vice president …

St. Paul housing dashboard highlights development, rental cost shifts

The Twin Cities missed annual goals for new housing, affordable units and Black homeownership, according to a recent report. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the details. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A new data dashboard from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis …

MINNEAPOLIS FED WELCOMES 20262027 CLASS OF INSTITUTE VISITING SCHOLARS

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: This is the 10th cohort of researchers hosted by the Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute Minneapolis, June 3, 2026 The Opportunity and Inclusive Growth …

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis CEO on consumer prices and inflation

WEIGAND NAMED SVP AND GENERAL AUDITOR AT MINNEAPOLIS FED

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Kreg Weigand has been named general auditor and a senior vice president by the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. In this role, he will lead the …

Farm loan renewals surge as income falls

A record corn harvest, near-record soybean harvest and a strong wheat crop, by historical standards, last year could not offset continued suppressed crop prices. That set the stage for agricultural lenders from the 9th District of the Federal Reserve to …

Tug-of-war trade issues cause land market to chop sideways

The Minnesota land market has been quieter in the past month. Most producers in southern Minnesota have completed planting their 2026 crop in the past several weeks as the weather gave them plenty of dry conditions to get in the field.  The major concern …

Fed president 'pretty skeptical' about stablecoins' broad reach

Key insight: One of the stewards of the federal payment system believes stablecoins are only useful for crypto trading, cross-border transactions and illicit finance. Expert quote: "If this really is a tool of circumventing banking regulations, …

Farm income down in first quarter of 2026

The three months of 2026 were not good ones for farmers and ranchers, according to a quarterly survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Regional Outreach Director Joe Mahon says 76 percent of lenders reported farm income was down from …

Northern Plains, Minnesota Farmland Values Ease

The rise in Northern Plains and Minnesota farmland values has moderated, according to the most recent reading of ag banker attitudes by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Its first quarter survey found the average district nonirrigated cropland …

Upper Midwest farm incomes fall again as input costs surge

MINNEAPOLIS — Farm incomes across the upper Midwest weakened again during the first quarter of 2026 as low crop prices and rising fuel and fertilizer costs continued squeezing producer margins, according to a quarterly agricultural credit survey released …

Futures Hit Another Record High After Pricing In Same "Iran Deal" Every Day For The Past Month

US equity futures are higher, continuing their slow motion-gamma squeeze into record territory, as traders waited to see whether America and Iran could finally get the peace deal they have already priced in every single day for the past month. As of 8:00am …

U.S. consumers are seeing prices climb, and not just for fuel

Consumers in the United States are feeling the crush of rising prices. But while the war with Iran gets much of the attention, when volatile products such as food and energy are stripped out, core goods prices are climbing at the fastest pace since Ronald …

Why Did Minnesota Auto Insurance Go Up So Much and Why Is It Still This High?

Minnesota drivers have been paying some of the highest auto insurance rate increases in the country for the past three years. The bills went up fast, stayed up, and even as rates have started to come down, they are nowhere close to what they were before …

Prolonged Iran war could spur 'series of' US rate hikes: Fed's Kashkari

Interview Increases might become warranted to combat inflation, Minneapolis chief says Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says anchoring inflation expectations is necessary for maximum employment. © Reuters IORI KAWATE WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Federal …

Minnesota's housing growth slows, could make homes less affordable

May 26, 2026, 4:15 a.m. CT Minnesota's housing growth slowed in 2025, adding just over 18,000 units, a sharp drop from previous years. The state's 0.7% housing growth rate lags behind the national average and ranks 35th among all states. The Twin …

Prosecutors seek 50-year sentence for Aimee Bock in Feeding Our Future fraud

MinnPost’s journalists are out in the community to report on the things that are happening in Minnesota. Your support right now will help fund their work AND keep our news paywall-free. Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news …

Enkrypt AI and Kode-1 Announce Strategic Partnership to Secure Enterprise AI Deployments Across APAC

As enterprise CISOs across APAC accelerate AI adoption, Enkrypt AI and Kode-1 combine forces to deliver enforceable AI security at scale SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enkrypt AI, provider of the enforceable control plane for …

East Waco Thrives as Public, Private, and Nonprofit Efforts Align

City infrastructure, private developers, and local nonprofits are teaming up to revitalize East Waco while keeping longtime residents at the center. WACO, TX, TX, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday mornings, Elm Avenue is …

Choroideremia Research Foundation Highlights Candle: A Patient-Developed Resource Hub Advancing Access to CHM Research

Patient-developed platform brings clinical trials, scientific literature and AI-powered research tools together in one accessible resource for the CHM community SPRINGFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Choroideremia …

PRN Funding Expands Home Care Funding Footprint

BEACHWOOD, OH, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRN Funding is proud to announce the continued geographic expansion of its home care funding. Building on its long-standing experience funding home care agencies in Pennsylvania, PRN …

EPC Group #1 in AI Sentiment for Microsoft Consulting, Outranks Accenture, Avanade in SEMrush AI Brand Performance Index

The G2 6-consecutive-quarter mention is the single most credible third-party validation in EPC's stack. Pairing it with the SEMrush AI #1 leader. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EPC Group, a 29-year Microsoft …

Water On Demand Signs Master Services Agreement with Gridwater — the Blueprint for Water as an Asset Class

Capital formation in the front. Property-manager economics in the middle. More to come on the back. Another execution milestone in a nine-month run of them. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water On Demand, Inc. …

J. David Tax Law Opens Chicago Office for IRS and State Tax Debt Resolution

Experienced tax attorneys open local Chicago office to represent Cook County taxpayers facing collection actions. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- J. David Tax Law has opened a new office in Chicago, Illinois. …

Jersey Justice Podcast Exclusive 3 Hour 36 Minute Conversation With Robert Brennan, Founder Of First Jersey Securities

One of New Jersey’s Most Controversial and Talked-About Financial Figures Tells His Story in First Interview Since Leaving Prison BELMAR, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Jersey Justice: Law, Policy, Life” is proud to …

Coram Deo Advisors Relocates to New Lancaster Headquarters at 1910 Harrington Drive

Faith-based financial planning firm expands its footprint to better serve individuals, families, and ministries across the region LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coram Deo Advisors, a Lancaster-based Christian …

NARSSA President Martha Shedden Shares Expert Opinion on the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts Provides Expert Commentary on the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of Registered …

Panoramix™ Named a Finalist in the Wealth Management 2026 Industry Awards

“Wealthies” Finalist for Business Support Systems and Artificial Intelligence > Workflow Automation EAGAN, MN, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Panoramix earned finalist recognition in two categories of the 2026 Wealth …

Exodus Construction & Remodeling Builds Custom Pools and Outdoor Spaces

From custom pools to complete backyard renovations, Exodus Construction & Remodeling creates luxury outdoor living spaces in Los Angeles. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exodus Construction & …

MCT June Indices Show Rate/Term Refinances Pull Back as Purchase Locks Hold Heading into Summer

MCT’s June Lock Volume Indices show steady purchase activity, while rate/term refinances fell 25% in May amid market uncertainty and Fed transition. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, …

Global Real Estate Pro Announces Strategic International Affiliation with Danube Properties

PARAMUS, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Jersey - June 8 2026 Global Real Estate Pro has announced a formal international affiliation with Danube Properties, one of the UAE’s leading private real estate developers and …

Hexaview Technologies is AWS Advanced tier Partner on AI for Regulated Industry

Hexaview joins an elite tier of AWS partners globally, cementing its leadership in delivering enterprise-grade solutions across North America. NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hexaview Technologies, a fast- …

OCCC’s TRIO Program Honored Nationally for Advancing Student Success

OCCC honored for embedding TRIO strategies campus-wide to strengthen student success and advance workforce development in Oklahoma. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has …

Hiossen Marks 20th Anniversary by Expanding Global Business Infrastructure

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Hiossen marks its 20th anniversary this year, the global dental implant company has announced the expansion of its U.S. manufacturing operations and business infrastructure …

Ingenia.ai Appoints Anita Sharma as Chief Data & AI Officer and Member of the Board of Directors

Sharma brings enterprise data, AI, and digital transformation expertise to support Ingenia.ai’s portfolio growth and strategic expansion. SAN RAMON, CA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ingenia.ai, an AI platform and venture …

Ory Launches Agent Security, the First Agent IAM Control Plane for Enterprise AI

Patent-pending architecture embeds identity and access controls at the point where AI agents invoke tools, execute commands, and take action SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ory, one of the world's most …

IQRush Joins IAB Working Group Focused on AI Visibility Measurement

IQRush Joins IAB and Co-Founder & CEO Todd Paris will also participate in a main-stage session at the 2026 IAB Measurement Leadership Summit SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IQRush.ai, an AI visibility …