ECONOMY
Update: Education debate about more spending, better economy
By Don Davis A debate about education funding goes beyond helping individual students: There is widespread agreement that a better education system would help the economy. However, there is less agree...
Posted on 4/23/13 at 9:48 PM
We have our man for the job! Now let's get to work! Thoughts on the US Elections
What does it take to become the President of the United States? And what does it take to ensure that the man you voted for is elected to office? These are the questions I've been asking myself ever...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 5:40 AM
Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge to be rehabbed. A step in the right direction for preserving Pennsylvania's (remaining) historic bridges?
There is an old saying that was mentioned many years ago by British author Kazuo Ishiguro which stated that in order to be successful, one has to work within his own boundaries and with the resources ...
Posted on 3/16/12 at 7:31 PM
Dipping My Toes
They say the four stages of living abroad are as follows: Honeymoonits aaaall good! Hostilitythis place stinks with all its corruption and pollution and no English TV! Humorsettling in allows you to l...
Posted on 2/25/12 at 9:19 AM
1961: More Farmers Are Taking Town Jobs
More farmers were getting jobs in town, the Daily Globe reported in 1961....
Posted on 5/4/11 at 11:00 AM
Think the only thing college kids buy is beer? Think again
Study gauges economic impact of MWCTC systemWORTHINGTON -- In a recent study, it was determined that Minnesota West Community and Technical colleges generates an annual economic impact of $120 million.
By Aaron Hagen , May 29, 2013
Senators approve own pay raises
ST. PAUL — Minnesota senators voted themselves and other state officials pay raises Tuesday with no debate.By Don Davis , April 16, 2013
Worthington experiencing a building bonanza
WORTHINGTON — The city of Worthington issued more than $30 million worth of building permits in 2012, only the second time in the last 28 years it has reached that mark.
By Aaron Hagen , January 24, 2013
As others see it: Here we go again?
On the heels of the Federal Reserve announcement of a new round of pump priming for the economy came news last week that it may not be needed. Let’s hope the Fed is careful to avoid creating rather than solving a problem.By Fairmont Sentinel , September 28, 2012
Editorial: State's economy getting stronger
A report issued last week by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) represents good news for the state.By Daily Globe , March 27, 2012
As others see it: Got the people, but not the skills
A host of remedies were suggested at the recent Governor’s Jobs Summit for the lag in job growth that uncharacteristically afflicted Minnesota in the past decade.By Star Tribune , October 27, 2011
Money Matters: Focus on what you can change
May 13, 2011
Stocks rise after bin Laden death, strong earnings
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising modestly following the death of Osama bin Laden and several strong earnings reports.By CHIP CUTTER,AP Business Writer , May 02, 2011
AGCO breaks ground for new facility, ready to aid local economy with 110 new jobs
By Julie Buntjer , April 26, 2011
Jobs still difficult to find in region
WORTHINGTON — Anyone paging through the help wanted sections in newspapers and on websites these days is noticing a few trends.
By Julie Buntjer , April 15, 2011
As others see it: Where are all the jobs, GOP?
Two months into the new session of Congress, and we’ve yet seen any movement toward creating new jobs in America.By Bemidji Pioneer , February 23, 2011
AGCO announces major expansion; governor praises all involved
By Julie Buntjer , January 27, 2011
- Dayton and Fisher
- Robert B. Crain, Senior Vice President and General Manager for AGCO North America, speaks at the AGCO expansion announcement.
- A brief interview with Gov. Mark Dayton, following the AGCO expansion announcement Jan. 27, 2011.
- Eric Fisher, director of operations at AGCO in Jackson, describes what the new facilities expansion will include.
- Gallery: AGCO to Expand
- Talk about this topic
Letter: 'We are in an economic war'
Of course, there has been no cost of living increase. We have learned to live on less.By John F. Elskamp, Fulda , January 11, 2011
Minnesota manufacturing turns corner
Minnesota manufacturers may be turning the corner from the Great Recession, but recovery will still take years, says a Minnesota Chamber official.December 17, 2010
Column: Buy local, sustainable this holiday season
ST. PAUL — Most Minnesota households are pondering final gift selections for another holiday season with little thought of their decision’s economic or environmental impact.By Lee Egerstrom, Minnesota 2020 , December 15, 2010
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