It appears the economy in the region will continue to grow in 2012. That’s the bottom line from the economic forecast released this week by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank. Regional economist Toby Madden says most signs are pretty positive…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/12/Toby-Madden-1222a.mp3|titles=Toby Madden 1222a]Madden says most of the region looks to start the year on a strong footing….
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/12/Toby-Madden-1222b.mp3|titles=Toby Madden 1222b]Madden says agriculture should again have a pretty good year…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/12/Toby-Madden-1222c.mp3|titles=Toby Madden 1222c]Madden says manufacturing is another strong sector, although there are concerns about finding enough qualified workers for expanding businesses. The Ninth Federal Reserve District covers Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan.