WALLETHUB STUDY SHOWS MINNESOTA LEAST AFFECTED BY SHUTDOWN

A new study says  Minnesota is the state least affected by the federal government shutdown.  The U.S government is experiencing its 23rd funding laps since 1976 – and it’s 11th actual shutdown – this time a partial one.  The personal-finance company WalletHub released its report on the states most and least affected by the 2025 government shutdown in terms of five key metrics including share of federal jobs, federal contract dollars per capita and families receiving food stamps.  Most affected by the shutdown are Washington, DC, Hawaii and New Mexico.  Least affected, in order, are Minnesota, Iowa and Indiana.