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Tag: Economy

Duluth makes final two in Outside Magazine’s Best Towns contest

Dan KrakerDan Kraker June 10, 2014, 1:27 PM Jun 10, 2014
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Duluth has made the final two in an on-line vote to be named Outside Magazine’s Best Town, something Mayor Don Ness said could help bolster the city’s reputatation as an outdoor recreation hub and attract talented entrepreneurs and professionals. Read more →

In the economic game, Minnesota is pulling away from Wisconsin

Paul TostoPaul Tosto June 17, 2013, 12:21 PM Jun 17, 2013
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There used to be a healthy economic competition between Minnesota and Wisconsin. The states were neck-and-neck for years in employment growth and other key indicators. It became even more fun with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s “Wisconsin Open for Business” rhetoric. For awhile, it really sounded like Wisconsin was eating our lunch. Back in February, a Wisconsin Read more →

Health care jobs saved Minnesota

Paul TostoPaul Tosto April 26, 2013, 12:30 PM Apr 26, 2013

Health care jobs saved our bacon in the recession. The industry continued to grow jobs during the worst economic conditions in decades.

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A record year for farm cooperatives

Dan Gunderson October 5, 2012, 5:26 PM Oct 5, 2012

Minnesota has 13 of the top 100 agricultural cooperatives in the nation. Only Iowa has more. According to USDA data, fIve of the top 10 earning cooperatives are located in Minnesota.

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After truck protest, candidates voice support for loggers

Dan KrakerDan Kraker September 28, 2012, 10:01 AM Sep 28, 2012

When more than 60 loggers drove their loaded rigs through downtown Duluth to protest weight limits on interstate highways, several candidates for Congress reacted.

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Fargo Moorhead construction strongest in five years

Dan Gunderson July 25, 2012, 10:09 AM Jul 25, 2012

Building permit activity in the Fargo Moorhead area this year is the highest it’s been since 2007.

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Deadlock on taxes will raise what most Minnesotans pay the government

Michael OlsonMichael Olson July 13, 2012, 6:18 AM Jul 13, 2012

With a tax-package set to expire in less than six months, Congress and the White House are in a debate over whichincome groups should continue to get breaks. If the deadlock endures, and a compromise isn’t agreed to, middle-class Minnesotans could see their taxes go up by more than $1,200 next year.

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Bill diluting mining rules passes U.S. House

Michael OlsonMichael Olson July 12, 2012, 4:11 PM Jul 12, 2012

Rep. Chip Cravaack (R-MN) says the measure will allow development in the PolyMet mining project to be expedited.

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Next portage? Follow the lights.

Michael OlsonMichael Olson June 18, 2012, 6:42 PM Jun 18, 2012
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An appeals court in Minnesota is allowing AT&T to build a 450-foot cell tower that will be visible from within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

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North Dakota’s oil boom brings damage along with prosperity

Michael OlsonMichael Olson June 8, 2012, 3:13 PM Jun 8, 2012

Oil drilling has sparked a frenzied prosperity in Jeff Keller’s formerly quiet corner of western North Dakota in recent years, bringing an infusion of jobs and reviving moribund local businesses.

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