Local News
Finding solutions to the state's economic woes
Related Photos
-
Panelists talked about the economic importance of investing in the brain development and education of pre-school children, one of five panels of experts participating in an economic summit arranged by Congressman Tim Walz in Mankato Monday. From left are businessman Jon Eckhoff, Mankato Public Schools curriculum director Cindy Amoroso, Ready4K President Todd Otis and Blandin Foundation Chairman George Thompson. John Cross
Discussion
Add a comment on this storyTools
MANKATO — The troubled economy in the region is facing even more hardships in the next few decades — particularly if educational, political and business leaders in southern Minnesota fail to seriously plan for the looming demographic challenges.
The message was heard repeatedly during a day-long economic summit coordinated by Congressman Tim Walz and attended by more than 100 officials and citizens from across the southern part of the state Monday.
“By 2020, we’re going to be in serious straits here for labor,” said Randy Johnson, director of Workforce Development Inc. in Rochester, about a looming shortage of workers.
“The world is going to be so different,” said Robert Hoffman, vice president of strategic business and regional partnerships at Minnesota State University, about the accelerating rate of change facing businesses and workers.
“We’re heading for a train wreck,” said Kip Sullivan, an organizer for a single-payer health care system, about the rapidly rising cost of medical care.
For complete story, see the Tuesday, June 3, 2008 print edition of The Free Press or sign onto our e-edition.
- Local News
-
-
Repeated snow days add up to scheduling headache
The problems go beyond classes to community recreation and education.
-
Regional spelling bee postponed
Postponed to Feb. 18
-
Nicollet County to raze Ruttles
County purchases former restaurant
-
Cabbie say he was robbed at gunpoint
Robber got into cab as if he were a customer
-
Mankato snow emergency
MANKATO — A snow emergency goes into effect noon today (Feb. 9).
-
Winter weather watch, road conditions
MnDOT's up to the minute Road conditions map.
See the National Weather Service continually updated Weather forecast
- School closing announcements
-
Life Remembered: Claire Faust a builder of connections
Claire Faust was also a dedicated Kiwanian.
-
Fourth Medallion Hunt clue
ST. PETER — Winterfest’s Winter Medallion Hunt began Saturday.
The fourth clue is:
-
Mankato utility reform approved
The Mankato City Council approved changed Monday on how water utility bills are paid.
- More Local News Headlines
-
