This article from MinnPost has some great information on how to apply for unemployment if you are self-employed or a contract worker:
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Self-employed and contract workers are now eligible for unemployment benefits in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know | MinnPost
States have some discretion to determine who is covered, but essentially, any individual who has exhausted all rights to regular unemployment and is self-employed should qualify.