Local unemployment rate climbs to 2.2 percent

The unemployment rate for the Sioux Falls metro area jumped to 2.2 percent in August.

That’s up from 1.7 percent in July, which was the lowest rate for U.S. metros along with Rapid City.

For August, Rapid City’s rate also rose, but to 2.1 percent, giving it the No.1 spot, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…

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