Long-term unemployment remains high in Wisconsin, while it has fallen significantly in Minnesota: Share of unemployed workers who are long-term unemployed, Minnesota and Wisconsin, 2010, 2014, and 2017
| Year | Minnesota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.40% | 39.50% |
| 2014 | 28.40% | 27.60% |
| 2017 | 12.60% | 22.40% |
Note: “Long-term unemployed” refers to persons who have been unemployed for at least 26 weeks.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey basic monthly survey microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau