Think tank: Minnesota’s falling fertility rate spells trouble for budgets, economy

Think tank: Minnesota’s falling fertility rate spells trouble for budgets, economy

Researchers attribute the lower fertility trend to financial considerations like student debt, housing costs and the price of child care. Minnesota has among the most costly child care in the nation. (Photo by Getty Images) Minnesota’s fertility rate is following national trends downward. It could spell trouble for the economy and state budget, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan think tank.  In 2023, Minnesota …