Minnesota exports up 16% in 2022, DEED says

Minnesota’s exports reached record-high levels last year, according to a report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). DEED says, in 2022, the state had $27 billion in exports, a 16% increase over 2021 and the second consecutive year the state’s exports increased following the pandemic. “Minnesota’s record export sales and continued export growth are great news. These trends show that our manufacturers are well-positioned in international markets and contribute strongly to resilience in our state economy,” interim DEED Commissioner Kevin McKinnon said. “We will...