Unemployment drops in most Wis cities, counties

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Unemployment rates dropped in most Wisconsin cities and counties in March.

The state Department of Workforce Development reported Wednesday that rates decreased in 31 of the largest cities. They went down in 70 of the 72 counties as well.

Unemployment was highest in Racine for the month at 13.3 percent. Caledonia had the lowest rate at 3.9 percent.

Menominee County's unemployment rate ranks highest at 14.6 percent. Dane County was the lowest at 5.1 percent.

The statewide unemployment rate for March was 7.1 percent.

The data are based on monthly unemployment insurance claims and a survey of about 1,450 households. The numbers are not seasonally adjusted and are subject to significant revision.