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Excerpts taken from: Associated Press December, 2007 edition
Minn., N.D. see growing numbers
By Terri FInneman
North Dakota got exactly what it wanted for Christmas this year; news of an increasing population. North Dakota’s population grew 0.35 percent – or 2,255 people – from July 1,2006, to July 1, 2007, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
The latest statewide increase brings North Dakota’s estimate population to 639,715, the highest since the 631,236 estimate in July 2000. North Dakota’s neighbor to the East also continues its growth trend.
December, 27, 2007
Excerpts taken from: Associated Press October, 2007 edition
Number of Young Workers Growing in North Dakota
By Associated Press
The number of workers under age 35 has grown more than 2,000 per year from 2004 through 2006 in North Dakota, according to recent statistics from the Labor Market Information center at Job Service North Dakota.
“This is good news reflecting North Dakota’s strong economic growth over the past few years,” said Rod Backman, Chairman of the North Dakota Census Committee. “We are seeing more young people attracted to and staying in North Dakota for good jobs.”
October, 16, 2007
Excerpts taken from: Associated Press October, 2007 edition
GF enjoyed robust job growth
By Klaus Thiessen
GRAND FORKS – The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation issued a press release last week regarding Inc. magazine’s recent report on U.S. metropolitan statistical areas in terms of best places for businesses.
According to the magazine’s annual survey, Grand Forks ranks second in the Midwest as the best city for businesses and is ranked in the top 10 percent of all MSAs in the U.S.
The primary criteria used in determining the rankings was job growth over the past ten years, with greater weight given to job growth in the most recent two years
Excerpts taken from: Associated Press August, 2007 edition
North Dakota moves up in Forbes rankings
By Associated Press
In a report released July 11 on Forbes.com, it was revealed that North Dakota had moved into the number nine spot of the publication's annual 'Best States For Business' analysis based on many factors including cost of labor, energy, taxes, migration, projected population growth, regulatory and tort climate, incentives, transportation, and bond ratings.
In 2006 the state was in 13th place in the educational attainment, net new survey, which placed South Dakota at 25 (down from 17 last year) and moved Minnesota to 10th place (up from 14 in 2006).
Excerpts taken from: Associated Press August 15, 2007 edition
Minnesota Students rank No.1 on ACT
North Dakota also scores above average
By Amanda Ricker
Both Minnesota and North Dakota’s ACT test scores are up from the class of 2006. This year North Dakota students scored an average of 21.6. Minnesota scored an average of 22.5.
North Dakota 2007 graduates received the following scores: English, 21.9; math, 21.5; reading, 21.9; and science 21.6.
More 2007 graduates took the test in North Dakota than in Minnesota, according to the report. In North Dakota, 82 percent of graduates took the test compared with 70 percent in Minnesota.
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