 The Minnesota minimum wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning January 1st. The rate will raise from $9.50 to $9.65 an hour for large employers. Small employers whose gross revenue is less than 500,000 must pay employees at least $7.87 instead of the current $7.65. The youth wage rate also $7.87 an hour may be paid to employees younger than 18 years old. The training wage rate of $7.87 an hour may be paid to employees younger than 20 years old for the first 90 days of employment. Governor Mark Dayton says that this will boost incomes for more than 250,000 Minnesotans. Back in 2014, the governor along with the DFL legislature worked to increase Minnesota's minimum wage and to increase it along with inflation. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.