FARGO — North Dakota State University is hosting a virtual state of the economy conference from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18.

FARGO — North Dakota State University is hosting a virtual state of the economy conference from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18.

, incomes for all participants in the economy rose proportionally to GDP. Starting in 1975 that changed...

, incomes for all participants in the economy rose proportionally to GDP. Starting in 1975 that changed...

Are we really willing to let this country be turned into a satellite of China with an economy that matches Argentina’s and a culture like Cuba’s?  

Are we really willing to let this country be turned into a satellite of China with an economy that matches Argentina’s and a culture like Cuba’s?  

Supporters cast Brexit as the dawn of a newly independent "global Britain," but it has weakened the bonds that tie England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland into a $3 trillion economy.

Supporters cast Brexit as the dawn of a newly independent "global Britain," but it has weakened the bonds that tie England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland into a $3 trillion economy.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s hands-off pandemic approach initially appeared to be a winning gamble, and it catapulted her into the national spotlight. She was the governor who had saved her economy by trusting her people. She had looked the virus in the eye, and the virus blinked. But COVID-19

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s hands-off pandemic approach initially appeared to be a winning gamble, and it catapulted her into the national spotlight. She was the governor who had saved her economy by trusting her people. She had looked the virus in the eye, and the virus blinked. But COVID-19

New home construction and existing homes sales soared despite economy's challenges

New home construction and existing homes sales soared despite economy's challenges

Many economists agree the financial aid in the bill should be bigger to get the economy moving again but say that immediate support for Americans hit by coronavirus lockdowns is still urgently needed.

Many economists agree the financial aid in the bill should be bigger to get the economy moving again but say that immediate support for Americans hit by coronavirus lockdowns is still urgently needed.

By investing the Legacy Fund’s wealth on Wall Street, North Dakota is transferring economic opportunities to other states and abroad, according to advocates of using the fund to spur the state's economy.

By investing the Legacy Fund’s wealth on Wall Street, North Dakota is transferring economic opportunities to other states and abroad, according to advocates of using the fund to spur the state's economy.

The COVID-19 provisions aim to throw a lifeline to the U.S. economy after months of inaction as the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to swell nationwide, with more than 214,000 people infected every day.

The COVID-19 provisions aim to throw a lifeline to the U.S. economy after months of inaction as the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to swell nationwide, with more than 214,000 people infected every day.

Help is urgently needed as the United States reported an average of 2,259 deaths and 205,661 new cases each day over the past week.

As farmers and restaurateurs, we are one America. We urge our elected leaders to set aside their differences and come together to pass stimulus legislation.

Help is urgently needed as the United States reported an average of 2,259 deaths and 205,661 new cases each day over the past week.

As farmers and restaurateurs, we are one America. We urge our elected leaders to set aside their differences and come together to pass stimulus legislation.

While the Minnesota state economy is faring better than economists envisioned earlier this year due to the ongoing pandemic, it could be jump-started by government aid that is embroiled in political battle.

While the Minnesota state economy is faring better than economists envisioned earlier this year due to the ongoing pandemic, it could be jump-started by government aid that is embroiled in political battle.

In a discussion with two figures in the northern Minnesota snowmobile community, the winter motorsport prompts thoughts about local business, trail permits and unpredictable weather.

In a discussion with two figures in the northern Minnesota snowmobile community, the winter motorsport prompts thoughts about local business, trail permits and unpredictable weather.

the struggling U.S. economy.

the struggling U.S. economy.

"At this fragile moment, as the COVID and economic crises are re-accelerating, we should be reinforcing the government’s ability to respond and support the economy - not undermining it."

"At this fragile moment, as the COVID and economic crises are re-accelerating, we should be reinforcing the government’s ability to respond and support the economy - not undermining it."