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MinnEcon Blog

May 28, 2010 6:12 AM

Did you just offer me a job? Should I ask?

Gray areas in hiring can be confusing. And expensive.

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May 27, 2010 6:23 AM

Is this a job offer, or are we just talking?

Hey, did you just try to hire me?

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May 26, 2010 6:36 AM

Your Minnesota economy: Looking better for June?

Feeling better about your personal economy? Tell us.

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May 25, 2010 5:00 AM

Foreclosures in better shape?

Will the improved condition of foreclosed homes help ease the next wave of problems?

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Economic Lookout: Dumpsters and other hopeful signs

May 24, 2010 6:00 AM

Economic Lookout: Dumpsters and other hopeful signs

In western Minnesota, fewer "furrowed brows" about the economy?

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May 21, 2010 7:00 AM

Minnesota manufacturing jobs: A long climb back

An uptick in manufacturing jobs is good news. But it's a long way from the glory days.

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Microlending in Minnesota: Interest is growing. Does it work?

May 20, 2010 7:00 AM

Microlending in Minnesota: Interest is growing. Does it work?

Can microlending bring needed capital to greater Minnesota?

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May 19, 2010 7:00 AM

Too good to be true II

Another look at a little know rental scam.

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May 18, 2010 7:00 AM

Minnesota budget deal: What would you have done?

What deal would you have struck to close Minnesota's budget gap?

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The steep price of being healthy

May 17, 2010 9:44 AM

The steep price of being healthy

The current health care costs of unhealthy retirees are higher than that of healthy retirees. No surprise there, right? Here's the rub: Healthy retirees actually face higher total health care costs over their remaining lifetime.

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