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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield to hold job fair for PRACS workers
By Ryan Schuster Like other Fargo-Moorhead employers, we were saddened to hear the news last week that PRACS Institute has closed its Fargo location, leaving more than 350 employees without jobs. We...
Posted on 3/25/13 at 1:26 PM
Education, Jobs, and Life Skills
As a mentor, you can have a positive, lasting impact on your mentee's attitude toward school and the workplace. To explore mentoring scenarios that have to do with education, jobs, and life skills, re...
Posted on 2/19/13 at 11:00 AM
Great expectations: Getting a media job downtown
Joshua Berggren, MSUM Documentary/Photojournalism Major FARGO, N.D. -- Perhaps this comes a bit premeditated, but I have a lot of reasons to look forward to spring: warm weather, more daylight, campi...
Posted on 12/4/12 at 9:09 AM
Oilfield Jobs: Do You Want Some Training to Go with That?
By Sid Pranke Those who want oilfield job training that could give them an edge when they jump into the job-seeking fray have educational choices, but the familiar refrain of no place to live can pre...
Posted on 9/6/12 at 9:30 AM
Study: All of North Dakota gains from job, wage increases in Oil Patch 
FARGO – Employment in the heart of North Dakota’s Oil Patch has soared by about 50 percent over the past three years.
Workers have been streaming to the oil fields and associated job sites, lured by an average annual wage of $89,730, more than double the state average of $41,778.
By Patrick Springer , November 24, 2012
USPS carrier walks his route to deliver the mail 
By Jessica Ballou , August 05, 2012
Summer job outlook looks good for teen, college students 
By Dave Olson , May 11, 2012
Nestle Nutrition to close Minn plant, cut 243 jobs 
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — A state official says Nestle Nutrition plans to phase out nearly 250 jobs as it prepares to shut down its St. Louis Park plant by the end of next year.
By Associated Press , January 17, 2011
Dalrymple to highlight economy in first State of the State
BISMARCK – Gov. Jack Dalrymple will deliver his first State of the State address to state lawmakers and the public Tuesday afternoon.January 02, 2011
SW Minnesota lawmakers take on leadership duties 
ST. PAUL – Two southwest Minnesota lawmakers will spearhead rural interests when the 2011 Legislature convenes at noon Jan. 4.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , December 24, 2010
First priority is to jump-start economy; then tackle deficit 
As 2010 draws to a close, many families across America are reflecting on a tough year economically.
By Sen. Kent Conrad , December 22, 2010
Pawlenty talks jobs, growth 
Says economic opportunities are in hands of business, not politicians
In an appearance described as part of a “farewell tour” through Minnesota, outgoing Gov. Tim Pawlenty visited Moorhead on Wednesday to speak on job creation, the economy and fiscal responsibility in government.
December 16, 2010
Sanford Health hiring 130 employees
Sanford Health is in the midst of hiring 130 new employees to carry out a new electronic medical records system that will inject $35 million into the Fargo-Moorhead area.By Patrick Springer , December 09, 2010
Minnesota’s economy looking up
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s economy is improving, but don’t look for it to be back at full strength anytime soon.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , December 08, 2010
Higher Education Notebook: NDSU employment survey reflects down economy 
An employment survey of recent North Dakota State University graduates released last week reflects the tough job market.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , November 21, 2010
Election focused on jobs 
After months of anticipation, the 2010 election validated the deep-rooted dissatisfaction with the irresponsibility of our government’s fiscal policies.
By Chuck Chadwick , November 13, 2010
North Dakota jobless rate still lowest in nation 
Unemployment rates held steady across the board in September – good news for North Dakota, which again posted the lowest rate in the nation, but bad news for regions struggling to put people back to work.
October 23, 2010
Online job fair features North Dakota jobs 
BISMARCK – Job seekers can now find 170 North Dakota internships and jobs through an online job fair.
By Forum staff reports , October 13, 2010
Mid-America’s sale could mean more jobs
West Fargo’s Mid-America Aviation has changed ownership and the company’s former president and CEO says that means a major employment increase in the area.By Tracy Frank , October 02, 2010
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