Report: Rural Midwest, West Growth Slowing
Economic growth has continued to slow in rural areas of 10 Midwestern and Western states because of the problems in Europe and elsewhere, according to a report released Thursday.
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Economic growth has continued to slow in rural areas of 10 Midwestern and Western states because of the problems in Europe and elsewhere, according to a report released Thursday.
A new study which measured the financial impact of veterinary medicine in Minnesota finds it contributes $1.5 billion annually to the state's economy.
President Obama is taking heat on the economy from Republican Representative Erik Paulsen. Paulsen delivered this week's G.O.P. address, focusing on how Obama and Congress are once again locked in a fierce debate over the economy. Paulsen also speculated on who's hurting the economy, and how to fix it.
President Barack Obama found himself scrambling yesterday to recover from a slip that within seconds became fodder for his rival's campaign. Taken out of context at a news conference addressing the nation's and world economic ills, the President's six little words -- "the private sector is doing fine" -- touched off a fierce reply from Mitt Romney.
President Barack Obama says the May jobs report shows that the economy is not creating jobs "as fast as we want," but he says the economy will improve, during his speech Friday at Honeywell's International Campus.
The discouraging new unemployment numbers present President Barack Obama with a sobering reminder that an uneven recovery from the recession can be a fragile argument for his re-election.
Economic growth appears to be slowing in nine Midwest and Plains states, but a monthly survey of business leaders released Friday suggests the region remains healthy overall.
A recent survey of supply managers suggests growing economic strength in a nine-state region of the Plains and Midwest.
With all the focus on the Republican candidates, President Obama is putting together re-election campaign offices around the country including one here in Minnesota.
Now that Mitt Romney has seized a decisive and what appears to be an insurmountable lead in the race to win the Republican nomination, new unemployment numbers are casting doubt as to the strength of the recovery.
There's at least one reason for many to not be excited about the arrival of spring. Gas prices are on the rise.
The economic recovery appears to be gaining strength in nine Midwest and Plains states, with construction being the only industry still lagging, according to a new monthly report released Thursday.
Big rigs became a big part of our culture in the 70s. Remember CB radios, Smokey and the Bandit and fuzzbusters? But the image of renegade truckers, running from the cops and working illegally long hours has sure changed.
The economy in nine Midwest and Plains states rebounded from a weak December and is poised to continue growing in the months ahead, according to a monthly survey of business leaders released Wednesday.
The last time they met, state lawmakers ended a bitter, 20-day government shutdown in Minnesota. Now, lawmakers are off and running in the 2012 legislative session.
Minnesota's foundations are hoping to hand out more grants this year thanks to an improving economy.
Little economic growth is expected over the next several months in nine Midwest and Plains states because problems in the global economy are slowing business in the region, according to a new survey released Tuesday.
Take a look at any construction site across Minnesota and you'll see our economic recovery in the works. What's obvious with every building going up and every load of concrete delivered, is that more and more Minnesotans are going back to work.
For those dependent on snow and ice for a livelihood, Wednesday was a soggy reminder of how little snow and cold weather Minnesota has had. The economic blow to local and out-state resorts is already adding up, with retailers also taking a huge hit.
With the unemployment rate falling from 9 percent to 8.6 percent, the good news has many people wondering if things are finally looking up.
Minnesota lawmakers are expecting the worst as the state budget office prepares to release its economic forecast.
Trash disposal is up in Minnesota and a state agency says that's a good sign for the economy.
One year to the day before the 2012 election, President Obama is already being judged on his handling of the economy.
Republican presidential candidates are telling Iowans how they would bring back the nation's crumbling manufacturing core and rebuild the struggling U.S. economy.
Home-improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. says it will close 20 underperforming stores in 15 states and cut 1,950 jobs in a move that it says will allow it to focus on more profitable locations.
