by Jan Wangler | May 1, 2026 | Business Briefings
What changed • Who it affects • Why it matters Statewide Business Pulse ▲ Moving: Energy • Construction • Ag inputs • Workforce training▬ Stable: Retail • BankingWatch: Hospitality staffing • Transportation costs • Small-town healthcare access Today’s Signals Spring...
by Jan Wangler | Apr 30, 2026 | Newsletter
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by Jan Wangler | Apr 30, 2026 | Business Briefings
What changed • Who it affects • Why it matters Today’s Signals Labor costs rising — benefits driving the increase Q1 labor costs rose 0.9%, with benefits up 1.2%. Why it matters: The real pressure is total employee cost. Source:...
by Jan Wangler | Apr 29, 2026 | Business Briefings
What changed • Who it affects • Why it matters Today’s Business Read Local labor data matters today. Main Street traffic is picking up. Speed and visibility may win the season. Statewide Business Pulse Local Markets ▲ Operations ▲ Agriculture ▲ Construction ▲ Retail ▲...
by Jan Wangler | Apr 28, 2026 | Business Briefings
What changed • Who it affects • Why it matters Statewide Business Pulse Operations ▲Agriculture ▲Energy ▲Transportation ▲Construction ▲Manufacturing ▲Retail ▲Healthcare ▲Tourism ▲Finance ▲Government / Policy ▲ Today’s Signals • North Dakota gas prices remain below...
