economy

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week as jobs remain scarce amid a sluggish economic recovery. The Labor Department...

FARGO, N.D.

With the front page of the West Central Tribune, Dec. 7, stating what is happening with our schools and the way the economy is going, here is something to think...

WILLMAR -- Unemployment and uncertainty about the economy have slowed the housing market in Kandiyohi County this past year. But homes are continuing to be bought and sold, especially houses...

It was a rather quiet election day Tuesday for West Central Minnesota with only some school referendums and a city council race or two on the ballots. Today though is...

The economic trends across the Midwest are improving according to recent reports. That's a good sign for west central Minnesota. For the second month in a row, the Rural Mainstreet...

Although unemployment still remains high, Sen. Amy Klobuchar sees some glimmers of hope that the U.S. economy is on the mend. "I can say that things have improved from three...

WILLMAR -- More women are seeking to delay pregnancy or have fewer children because of the economic impact of the recession. Many of them also report being worse off financially...

There are some encouraging economic signs in Minnesota and the Midwest that the recession may have bottomed out. Nationally, economists are stating the recession has ended. However, that economic indicators...

ST. PAUL -- National economists say the recession technically is over, but Minnesota economic leaders say workers have not felt an improvement. A report released Thursday showed 10,300 Minnesota jobs...