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THIS WOMAN WRITES Chickens, Dishwashing, and Keynesian Economics
You know, you wouldn't think that Sicilian Buttercup chickens would have much to do with the U.S. economy, healthcare -- yours or society's -- or even whether to wash your dishes by hand or use a dish...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 2:48 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER 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
THE FLENSBURGER FILES 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
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLES 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
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINA 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
Duluth, regional jobs numbers falling 
As the unemployment rate rose in June, the total number of jobs declined compared to June 2011.
By John Myers , July 20, 2012
Duluth economic development official chosen as next APEX leader
The decision to hire Brian Hanson was the culmination of a 10-month nationwide recruitment effort, according to Al Hodnik, chairman, president and CEO of Allete Inc. and chairman of APEX’s board of directors.
By Peter Passi , April 03, 2012
Northland jobs, unemployment both up in February
There were 500 more people working in February but 800 more people looking for work, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
By John Myers , March 27, 2012
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Projected Minnesota surplus already spent
Commissioner Jim Schowalter of Minnesota Management and Budget said the state’s newest budget forecast shows $323 million more than was expected last November.
By Don Davis , February 29, 2012
Slight Minnesota budget improvement projected
The official announcement was to come later in the morning, with Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders making comments soon afterwards.
By Don Davis , February 29, 2012
Pro/con: Is economy poised to enter fast lane to recovery?
No: We’re 10 million jobs short of boom times
By Mark Weisbrot , January 21, 2012
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Pro/con: Is economy poised to enter fast lane to recovery?
Yes: America seems set to take off in 2012
By Nick Schulz , January 21, 2012
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Our view: With unstable economy, 2012 should be wild ride
Attending the annual Economic Realities Luncheon Friday in Duluth was a lot like going to church. On Sunday mornings, for every, “You’re a sinner doomed to hell,” most pastors offer also a, “Jesus loves you and you’ll be saved.”
January 07, 2012
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Study: Lakes shipping brings 227,000 jobs, billions in revenue
In Minnesota, marine cargo traffic was responsible for 6,271 jobs, $440 million in personal income, $1.3 billion in business revenue and $114 million in local purchases, according to a study commissioned by the marine shipping industry and U.S. and Canadian government agencies.
By Steve Kuchera , October 18, 2011
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Our view: Hello signs of prosperity, goodbye (we hope) to dangers
More welcomes than goodbyes these first few days of autumn suggest a Duluth, a Twin Ports and a Northland moving in the right direction, a region advancing rather than withering — and despite economic doldrums that just won’t seem to loosen their grip.
September 27, 2011
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Other view: Minnesota has a new fraud watchdog
We like what we hear from Jerry Kerber, the 31-year veteran at Minnesota’s Department of Human Services who was named in August to head its new Office of the Inspector General.
September 26, 2011
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Employers add no net jobs in August
The Labor Department said today that total payrolls were unchanged in August, the weakest report in almost a year. It's the first time since February 1945 that the government has reported a net job change of zero.
By Christopher S. Rugaber , September 02, 2011
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Local view: Creating stable opportunities for profit will bring job growth
The U.S. economic engine needs attention: too many jobs lost while new job creation has been stymied, the stock market unusually volatile, federal spending and the deficit out of control, politicians afraid to act and the public paranoid.
By Thomas B. Wheeler , September 01, 2011
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Our view: A moment to seize, an employer to land
If you’ve ever worked in the aviation industry, your community needs you. Specifically, if you’ve ever worked in airframe or power plant mechanics; as a sheet metal, avionics or interiors specialist; as a nondestructive testing inspector; or even as an aircraft quality control inspector, all of Duluth and the Northland urge you to attend a job fair from noon to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow.
August 29, 2011
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Reader's view: Thank goodness for America’s socialism
An Aug. 16 letter advocated the splitting of the United States into separate socialist and libertarian countries. In it the letter writer admitted his theoretical experiment was simplistic.
August 26, 2011
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