WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Ninth District economic activity was flat since the previous report. Employment rose slightly and wages grew moderately. Prices increased modestly overall, with greater pressure among manufacturers. Tourism activity increased and residential real estate was mixed. Manufacturing, vehicle sales, and commercial real estate were flat. Nonauto consumer  more