UNEMPLOYMENT
Bad economic news for Mitchell
The state Department of Labor just came out with its unemployment numbers for January, and the news is bad. Mitchell's unemployment rate shot back up to 5.8 percent, from 5 percent in December. That's...
Posted on 3/10/10 at 8:21 AM
Huron soft drink plant to close
The Huron facility produces a juice drink called Hogwash.April 23, 2012
SD unemployment rate dips in January to 4.2 percent
The state Labor Department reports the monthly jobless rate at 4.2 percent, compared to 4.3 percent in December.March 01, 2012
In SD: Plenty of jobs, not enough workers
By JOHN GRAMLICH , February 25, 2012
Governor proposes MTI welding program
By CHRIS HUBER and ROSS DOLAN , January 10, 2012
Gov. Daugaard seeks to fill 10,000 skilled trade jobs across SD
PIERRE — Gov. Dennis Daugaard said Tuesday he will ask the South Dakota Legislature to approve a variety of programs aimed at easing the state’s shortage of skilled workers in some technical occupations.By CHET BROKAW , December 28, 2011
OUR VIEW: Workforce plan needed to head off trouble
By Editorial board , December 28, 2011
Mitchell jobless rate falls to 3%, lowest since 2008
This marks the 10th consecutive month the unemployment rate has either declined or remained the same in the city. Davison County jobless rate is near lowest for state.By Chris Mueller , December 24, 2011
Wyoming, SD, Mich. fare well in economic evaluation of states
WASHINGTON — Wyoming, South Dakota and Michigan outperformed the rest of the United States in the third quarter, a Bloomberg measure of economic health shows, as the central states benefited from demand for commodities and automobiles.By Staff reports , December 23, 2011
Hisel: Workforce shortage is ‘wall’ blocking development
As the population in Mitchell’s immediate trade area shrinks, the head of the local Chamber of Commerce said Thursday that the region is in a “danger zone” that could affect future economic development.By Chris Mueller , December 23, 2011
Sioux Falls, Rapid City have nation's 6th, 8th lowest unemployment rates
Nine of top 10 cities with the lowest unemployment rates are in the Dakotas, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. Eight of top 10 with the highest rates are in California.By AP , December 06, 2011
Northrop Grumman to close Rapid City office
RAPID CITY (AP) — Defense contractor Northrop Grumman will close its Rapid City office by the end of April, with some employees losing their jobs and others being assigned to work from home.December 06, 2011
Sanford hiring 100 workers for SD heart hospital
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Dakotas-based Sanford Health will hire more than 100 workers as it prepares to move into its new heart hospital in Sioux Falls.December 05, 2011
Midwest companies expect job cuts in next 6 months
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Job growth has slowed significantly in nine Midwest and Plains states, and many companies in the region expect further job cuts in the coming six months, according to a monthly survey of business managers released Thursday.December 01, 2011
LETTER: Unemployment situation is complex
In response to comments on the local jobless rate dips: The statistics are not correct, as many who were eligible for benefits can no longer receive them. So the results are just showing those who are still drawing benefits.By Dave Strohmayer , November 26, 2011
Hisel: Unemployment decline creates ‘opportunity’
By Ross Dolan , November 25, 2011
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