WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Ninth District economic activity was slightly down since the previous report. Employment was flat to slightly down, and wage growth was moderate. Prices increased modestly. Manufacturing and commercial real estate were flat; consumer spending, tourism, construction, residential real estate, and energy activity decreased; and agricultural condition  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 17 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * MDA Expands Ag Weather Network with Three New Stations Installations enhance coverage areas, local data for Minnesota farmers * The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is expanding its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with the launch of three new weather stations spanning Southern Minnesota--a critical step in strengthening data coverage for producers statewide.  more