News by State: Minnesota

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Smaller Communities Search for Ways to Stand Out in Economic Development
Nov 13, 2009 -- Larger cities throughout the Northern Great Plains like Sioux Falls, Fargo and Bismarck continue to grab headlines for their relative economic strength in the midst of a recession, but recent research has indicated that a growing number of employers and workers are considering leaving congested major population centers in search of a simpler life in smaller communities with less crime and shorter commute times.