text:  95.3 MNC watching the economy. The jobless rate in both Elkhart and St. Joseph counties rose in May. In Elkhart County, it jumped from 3.8% to 4.1%. In St. Joseph County, the unemployment rate went up four-tenths of a percent to 4.4%. Both counties are above the national rate. Industries that experienced job increases last month included trade, transportation, and utilities, as well as professional and business services and construction.