Minnesota Least Affected By Government Shutdown: Report

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The federal government shutdown will continue into its third day with the first real effects expected to be felt. Hundreds of thousands of workers are staying home as hopes to find a solution on Sunday were dashed.

The good news for Minnesotans is that the state is the least affected by the government shutdown, according to a new report.

Finance website WalletHub Monday released its study on the states least affected by the 2018 government shutdown, comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The study used six key metrics, including each state’s share of federal jobs and contracts to the percentage of kids covered by Children's Health Insurance Program. Unsurprisingly, D.C. fared the worst in the report.

Impact of the government shutdown on Minnesota (1=Most Affected, 25=Avg.):

• 49th: Share of Federal Jobs
• 28th: Federal Contract Dollars Per Capita
• 30th: Real Estate as a Percentage of GSP
• 41st: Access to National Parks
• 51st: Percent of Children under CHIP

Here's how Minnesota's neighbors ranked:

• North Dakota (42)
• South Dakota (21)
• Iowa (45)
• Wisconsin (34)

While a vote to reopen government had been scheduled for 1 a.m. on Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has postponed it until at least noon.