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Minnesota Unemployment at 6 Percent; 7,500 Jobs Cut in October
November 20, 2008
Minnesota employers cut 7,500 jobs in October, according to figures released today by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)..................
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MTO Plans Forum on Managing the Credit Crisis
November 19, 2008
Exporters who are concerned about the worldwide credit crisis and its potential effect on their ability to conduct business overseas are invited to a forum presented by the MTO..................
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Duluth Plans Career Fair for Disability Mentoring Day
November 13, 2008
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has declared Thursday, Nov. 13, to be Arrowhead Region Disability Mentoring Day to promote career development in northeastern Minnesota for students and job seekers with disabilities..................
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Adult Care Center Receives Job Skills Grant For Apprenticeship Training Program
November 5, 2008
The Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) has awarded a $400,000 grant to Presbyterian Homes and Services to support an apprenticeship training program for the nursing home’s employees..................
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HUD Awards $926,000 for Minnesota Flood Relief
November 4, 2008
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded nearly $926,000 to help five counties in Minnesota recover from damages related to severe flooding earlier this year.................
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