WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Ninth District economy saw slight growth since the previous report. Employment increased slightly but was mixed across the region, and labor demand softened. Prices increased slightly and wage growth was moderate. Growth was noted in energy, residential real estate, commercial construction, and tourism. Consumer spending and commercial  more