Students Save Money By Earning Degree In 3 Years
Some college students are cutting the cost of their education by taking the fast track toward graduation and finishing in three years instead of the traditional four.
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Some college students are cutting the cost of their education by taking the fast track toward graduation and finishing in three years instead of the traditional four.
Lower unemployment and bankruptcies helped reduce the nation's economic stress in January compared with a year earlier, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis. Still, the figures show the economy has yet to regain full health.
A consultant is reporting the University of Minnesota has an annual economic impact in the state of $8.6 billion. The regents are scheduled to learn more about it on Friday.
The tough economy may be tied to a sharp decline in the number of babies born in Minnesota.
A new economic forecast Monday will show whether Minnesota's $6.2 billion deficit has shrunk since late last year.
gallon of gas in the Twin Cities is running $3.49 a gallon.
The outlook for rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states remains positive thanks to the improving economy, according to a new survey of bankers released Thursday.
The economy is gaining strength in nine Midwest and Plains states because global growth and continued low interest rates have provided a boost to agriculture and energy businesses, according to a new survey released Tuesday.
Strong farm earnings continue to bolster the economy in rural parts of 10 Midwest and Plains states, according to a new survey of bank CEOs released Thursday.
State agriculture officials say more than 100 dairy farmers have called it quits so far this year.
The Great Recession has had the effect of letting the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, according to a recently released study. Don Shelby says that's no longer breaking news. But one class of worker is seeing a lot less business.
