JOBS
Legislative notebook: Economic development bill passes
By Don Davis Minnesota legislators voted to increase funding designed to produce jobs. The House voted 73-59 for the jobs and economic development bill that for the next two years provides $100 milli...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 10:09 PM
Annie's Kiosk Coming Soon to Schleswig Holstein
During my trip to Flensburg in May 2010, I did a pair of bike tours along the Flensburg Fjord, a bay area that is part of the Baltic Sea and enclaves the border city. On one day I toured the south e...
Posted on 6/12/12 at 4:55 AM
1940: Highway Jobs
There were plenty of advertised construction projects in 1940....
Posted on 5/15/11 at 12:00 AM
Journalism, Jackson and jobs
The other day, someone asked me what time I usually went to work. My reply: Whenever I get there. He laughed and said something like, It must be nice to have a job like that. I shrugged my shoulder...
Posted on 1/29/11 at 12:48 AM
It’s jobs, jobs, jobs at the Capitol
By Don Davis , October 24, 2011
13,200 jobs added in June in Minnesota
ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota's unemployment rate remained relatively steady again in June after adding 13,200 jobs.July 21, 2011
Gold’n Plump adds 35 jobs at Luverne facility
Poultry processor will open up more full-time positionsLUVERNE — Gold’n Plump Poultry will add 35 full-time positions and create a second shift at its facility in Luverne to accommodate a 50 percent production increase.
December 02, 2010
September jobless numbers expected to improve
DULUTH - Just wait till next month. That’s become the mantra of sorts for those who keep track of employment trends, especially as we look and hope for signs of economic recovery.October 11, 2010
Letter: Made in America? Good luck
I find it hard to believe that there are people who think our president should be able to create jobs for them.By Alan Cohrs, Westbrook , October 05, 2010
Column: A jobs strategy both parties can agree on
WASHINGTON — We’re nearly three years into the recession — and our economy still shows few signs of life. The Department of Labor just announced that the country shed 131,000 jobs in July. Unemployment now stands at 9.5 percent.By Douglas E. Schoen , September 23, 2010
Column: Renewable energy can be the source of jobs
It’s certainly no secret - the economy needs jobs, especially in rural Minnesota.By Richard Carter, Greenenergycafe.com , September 09, 2010
Minnesota sees 5,600 jobs added in May
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota saw job gains for the second straight month, adding 5,600 jobs in May, while the unemployment rate dropped to a seasonally adjusted 7 percent, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.By Amy Forliti, Associated Press , June 17, 2010
Area pool projects receive I-JOBS grants
GEORGE, Iowa — Aquatic center redevelopment projects in Sanborn and George are now slated to receive funds from the Culver/Judge I-JOBS initiative. The Vision Iowa Board recently approved a total of $2.36 million in grants at their meeting in Grinnell.June 14, 2010
Job seekers turn to cosmetic procedures to stay competitive
FARGO, N.D. - Some people are turning to cosmetic procedures such as face-lifts, Botox or teeth whitening to stay competitive in the job market.By Tracy Frank, INFORUM , May 18, 2010
State receives funds for job training
WASHINGTON — Minnesota will receive $5.5 million through the Recovery Act to provide re-employment services like job training and career counseling to Minnesotans looking for work.By Daily Globe , May 12, 2010
Pawlenty seeks help for businesses
By Don Davis , February 12, 2010
As others see it: Clear the way for jobs, jobs, jobs
Our politics is becoming dominated by a four-letter word: jobs. Everyone from President Obama to the candidates for governor of Minnesota, and including the 201 legislators gathering for session on Thursday, will be describing their economic and budget ideas as a ‘job-creation,’ ‘jobs bills’ or, for ideas they don’t like, ‘job-killers.’By St. Paul Pioneer Press , February 05, 2010
Brief: Franken’s staff to host jobs discussion
WORTHINGTON — Staff members from Al Franken’s office will meet with Worthington area residents at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the conference room at the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss “Cash for Jobs,” Franken’s newly introduced jobs creation bill.February 02, 2010
City of Adrian awarded grant
ADRIAN — According to a news release from the United States Department of Agriculture, the City of Adrian is one of 44 recipients to receive a grant for the purpose of creating jobs by starting or expanding businesses in rural communities.January 26, 2010
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