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October 23, 2009 7:09 AM

Work. Found.

MinnEcon Map | Some found their dream job. Others found just enough work to get by.

by Paul Tosto

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October 22, 2009 7:40 AM

At one community college, a jump in older students

We thought the recession was driving older workers back to school. Here's some evidence.

by Paul Tosto

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October 21, 2009 11:00 AM

It’s a good time to …

MinnEcon Map | The hopes and worries of Minnesotans, embedded in a simple statement.

by Paul Tosto

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October 21, 2009 3:00 AM

Helping kids find their footing after college

Tough job search for new grad, encouraging words from mom.

by Paul Tosto

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October 20, 2009 3:08 AM

MinnEcon indicator | Town festivals stay strong despite economy

Drawing crowds, dollars to town in tough times

by Paul Tosto

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October 19, 2009 5:58 AM

Desperate retailer, meet the penny-pinching consumer

Maybe retails sales have stopped falling. But retailers know the climb back up will be slow.

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October 16, 2009 11:41 AM

Short sales: When walking away isn’t the end

"There is not a lot of reason to do a short sale in Minnesota," says Prentiss Cox, a University of Minnesota law professor who specializes in foreclosures. He says short sales only make sense for those who have good credit, who want to avoid having a foreclosure on their record, and who are "under water" on their housing debt only when the first and second mortgages are added together.