Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

08/09/2026

Thanks to Abbie W. for this week's Views from the Ninth employee photo submission, taken in Keweenaw, Michigan at the Delaware copper mine.

The Delaware mine, one of several copper mines in Keweenaw, operated from 1847-1887 during the country's first major mining boom.

08/07/2026

How are businesses doing currently across the Ninth District, and how do they feel about the near future?

Regional Economic Conditions: General Business
August 25 | 9-9:30am CT

Our Regional Outreach team recently surveyed businesses across the Ninth District to gauge current economic activity and the near-term outlook. Join Haley Chinander for a free webinar discussing the latest results from the July survey and learn about how they are dealing with current challenges.

Register at the link in comments below.

08/07/2026

Happy National Lighthouse Day! To celebrate, here are a few photos of lighthouses around the Ninth District that employees have submitted over the years for our Views from the Ninth photo series.

Sand Island Lighthouse - Apostle Islands, Wisconsin
Split Rock Lighthouse - Two Harbors, Minnesota
Maritime Museum and Lighthouse - Marquette, Michigan

08/06/2026

Throughout the season, we have been spotlighting the talented interns joining us this summer. Meet Max, Cecelia, and Ram!

Max Quist recently graduated from Dunwoody College of Technology with a degree in cybersecurity. This summer he has been working with our Information Security team.

Cecelia Mahoney is a rising junior at the University of Iowa, majoring in finance and RMI (risk management and insurance) and minoring in Spanish. This summer she is supporting our Cash department.

Ram Perez is a senior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, majoring in information technology infrastructure with a sub plan in networking. During his time with us he is working with our Audit department.

08/06/2026

Yesterday President Kashkari appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box. View the full interview at the link in comments below.

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, interest rate outlook, his thoughts on how many meetings the Fed needs, and more.

08/05/2026

Some statistics point to worsening economic conditions for low-income households in Minnesota. Meanwhile, perspectives from community organizations and the populations they serve paint an even starker picture.

Indicators say earnings and job opportunities are dwindling and inflation remains high year-over-year—all at a time when safety-net resources are becoming scarcer. Credit delinquencies and evictions are on the rise. And in interviews and focus groups our Community Development and Engagement team conducted, service providers and low-income individuals described how at the individual level, the financial strain is forcing difficult decisions and creating high levels of stress. Read more from Juliet Cramer, Ben Horowitz, Ayushi Narayan, Alene Tchourumoff, and Maxine Xu. Link in comments.

08/04/2026

AI is hitting the economy from all angles: Jobs, prices, productivity, capital spending, wealth. The future could be wild. But what does it all add up to for the overall U.S. economy facing policymakers today? Jeff Horwich considers the balance of forces. Article link in comments.

08/04/2026

Calling all Ninth District undergrads!

Learn more about the Federal Reserve Board's Fed Challenge here: https://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/educational-tools/college-fed-challenge-faqs.htm

08/04/2026

Tala Khodre, an intern working with our Public Affairs department's Regional Outreach and Public Programs team, takes us through a day in her life working at the Minneapolis Fed this summer. Take a look! 🎥

08/03/2026

Native CDFIs serve as financial backbones for their communities, but capital constraints limit their ability to meet growing demand for their services. Facing obstacles in the secondary market, some Native CDFIs are looking beyond traditional sources of lending capital to access the funds they need to provide loans.

Our Center for Indian Country Development team recently talked with industry experts to learn more. Read the article by Michou Kokodoko and Caryn Mohr at the link in the comments.