Job hunt is getting harder for many Minnesotans despite jobs being added

Job hunt is getting harder for many Minnesotans despite jobs being added

ST. CLOUD — Although the federal government shutdown put a lot of data on hold, the most recent numbers released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the month of September showed the state is adding jobs. But at the same time, the unemployment rate has been steadily ticking up to 3.7%, making it a tough go for a lot of people. Now, unemployed Minnesotans are finding it’s taking longer to find work compared to l…