ECONOMY
Vikings Stadium Kerfuffle
On April 10th, I attended a community forum where Minneapolis mayor RT Rybak made his pitch to citizens about the Viking stadium proposal. I use the word pitch, but it was more like a declaration. The...
Posted on 4/24/12 at 9:27 AM
UPDATED: N.D. lawmakers hear about F-M diversion plans, concerns
FARGO - North Dakota lawmakers got a crash course today on the Red River diversion project, the metrowide need for it and the emotional debate over its controversial feature, which threatens residents...
Posted on 4/19/12 at 4:10 PM
Facebook: Sometimes I Like It, Sometimes I Don't
So many people want me to like them, I feel as if I were back in high school or junior high. Thank God I'm not; once was enough. This time around's a little different though. Instead of being accos...
Posted on 4/18/12 at 12:32 PM
VIDEO INSIDE: Gulleson promotes long-term solutions, calls GOP budget short-sighted
FARGO Democratic U.S. House candidate Pam Gulleson says Congress badly needs to pass long-term plans that will fix the nations challenges. In a visit with The Forums editorial board Thursday, ...
Posted on 4/12/12 at 7:53 PM
Fargo go Braugh!
What happens in Fargo when it's 76 degrees and sunny on St. Patrick's Day? Thousands of happy people enjoying a parade in beautiful downtown Fargo. Thanks to all the organizers and all the fun folks t...
Posted on 3/18/12 at 12:59 PM
Minnesota agency: More trash means improving economy
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Trash disposal is up in Minnesota and a state agency says that's a good sign for the economy.November 25, 2011
Economy grew at 2 percent rate in third quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew more slowly over the summer than the government had earlier estimated because businesses cut back more sharply on restocking of shelves.By MARTIN CRUTSINGER , November 22, 2011
Deep spending cuts pose a new threat to US economy
November 18, 2011
Minnesota unemployment rate drops in October
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's unemployment rate continued its slow decrease in October.November 17, 2011
US farm exports boom as rest of economy struggles
By STEVE KARNOWSKI , November 16, 2011
US stocks rebound a day after big losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening broadly higher after an unexpected drop in unemployment claims and signs of progress in Europe's debt crisis. The gains came one day after the Dow Jones industrial average sank nearly 400 points.By DAVID K. RANDALL , November 10, 2011
US stock futures edge higher ahead of Italian vote
By DAVID K. RANDALL , November 08, 2011
Deer hunt good for state economy
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nearly a half million hunters are expected to roam Minnesota's fields and woods during the state's 14-day deer hunt.November 07, 2011
Employers add 80K jobs, rate dips to 9 pct.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The jobs crisis may be easing slightly on the strength of a fourth straight month of modest hiring and a dip in the unemployment rate.By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER , November 04, 2011
Midwest economic survey takes negative turn
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — For the first time in nearly two years, the overall Business Conditions Index for a nine-state region of the Midwest and Plains took a negative turn.November 01, 2011
Oakland police action unnerves some protesters
By TERRY COLLINS , October 27, 2011
Riot squads clear Wall Street protests in 2 cities
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police in riot gear clashed with anti-Wall Street protesters overnight, firing tear gas and beanbag rounds at hundreds of demonstrators in Oakland and forcibly evicting and arresting more than 50 others in Atlanta.By TERRY COLLINS , October 26, 2011
Goehring: Trade agreements will boost ND exports
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says North Dakota will benefit from the congressional passage of trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama.October 26, 2011
Police arrest 75 protesters at Oakland's City Hall
By MARCUS WOHLSEN , October 25, 2011
Deeper flaws in euro will take years to fix
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Markets want European leaders to find a convincing way to ease the eurozone debt crisis by the middle of the week.By DAVID McHUGH , October 24, 2011
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