ECONOMY
Sheriffs departments to share a deputy
(WDAZ TV) - Tight budgets have two sheriffs departments in North Dakota coming up with creative ways for more man power. Griggs and Steele counties will soon share a deputy between the two departments.By David Schwab , November 01, 2009
It is the season of spooks, but Christmas is just around the corner
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - There is less than 80-shopping days 'til Christmas, but some area businesses don't want you to wait until the last minute. The businesses are enticing you to spend early, and often. It's the season of spooks, but make no bones about it, Christmas is just around the corner… literally.
By Kelsey Soby , October 08, 2009
ND taxable sales down in second quarter
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Tax Commissioner Cory Fong says taxable sales and purchases in North Dakota slowed during April, May, and June.October 02, 2009
ND improves in business tax rankings
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota ranks squarely in the middle of states in a study that compares how each state taxes business. The Tax Foundation review gives much better rankings to neighboring South Dakota and Montana.By DALE WETZEL , September 28, 2009
Midwest home sales flat in August, prices down
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Existing home sales in the Midwest halted their brief resurgence in August, in part because some buyers are having trouble meeting tougher lending standards.By DAVID TWIDDY , September 25, 2009
Good turnout expected for seasonal workers
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Fall may have just officially started, but already, area department stores like Kohl's and Gordman's are advertising for seasonal holiday help. Other department stores aren't starting this early, but aren't worried about finding help.
By Christina Vaughn , September 24, 2009
ND has dip in sales tax collections
(WDAY TV) - North Dakota ended the latest biennium with more money than expected, 361 million dollars is in the general fund, 40 million more than first thought.By WDAY Staff Reports , September 20, 2009
Lakes area cabins still full despite cool weather
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (WDAY TV) - The official end to summer is just a holiday weekend away and despite warnings of lackluster summer tourism season nationwide, people have still filled the cabins and hotels in the lakes area.September 03, 2009
Detroit Lakes woman wants more money spent at local stores
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (WDAY TV) - A Detroit Lakes woman is on a mission, getting people to think before they spend. It's a new nationwide program aimed at helping local businesses and keeping local money. WDAY 6 Reporter Todd Kurtz has our story.
By Todd Kurtz , August 31, 2009
Steffes in Dickinson lays off 19
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) — The Steffes Corp., manufacturing company in Dickinson has laid off 19 machine operators and assemblers. President Joe Rothschiller says that's about 15 percent of its work force.August 29, 2009
Fergus Falls ethanol plant posts big losses
Fergus Falls, Minn. (WDAY TV) - These are tough times for the ethanol plant in Fergus Falls. Otter Tail Ag Enterprises is reporting a net loss in the 2nd quarter of 15-million dollars.By WDAY Staff Reports , August 24, 2009
Rural bankers: Midwest, Plains economy wallowing
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A monthly survey of rural bankers suggests that the economy in a region of 11 Midwest and Plains states is sputtering in foul territory.August 21, 2009
Delayed order forces Minn. bus maker layoffs
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — A St. Cloud bus manufacturer recently touted by Vice President Joe Biden is cutting 10 percent of its work force because of a delayed order.August 20, 2009
10 percent of Becker County needing some form of assistance
(WDAY TV) - We told you about the struggles otter tail county human services are having in servicing a growing number of people. Tonight, another county and another struggle to keep up. Our story about the need for help in Becker County from WDAY 6 Reporter Jason Vincent.
By Jason Vincent , August 20, 2009
Hiring freeze puts social services behind on work-load
Fergus Falls, Minn. (WDAY TV) - A half dozen employees have retired or resigned from the Otter Tail County Social Services department recently and the vacancies have gone unfilled.By Kevin Wallevand , August 19, 2009
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