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...
by Jan Wangler | Apr 27, 2026 | Business Briefings
What changed • Who it affects • Why it matters Statewide Business Pulse Workforce ▲Agriculture ▲Energy ▲Transportation ▲Construction ▲Manufacturing ▲Retail ▲Healthcare ▲Tourism ▲Finance ▲Government / Policy ▲ Today’s Signals • This week brings two real North Dakota...
by Jan Wangler | Apr 24, 2026 | Business Briefings
What changed • Who it affects • Why it matters Statewide Business Pulse Workforce ▲Agriculture ▲Energy ▲Transportation ▲Construction ▲Manufacturing ▲Retail ▲Healthcare ▲Tourism ▲Finance ▲Government / Policy ▲ Today’s Signals • Fargo metro jobs report becomes next key...
by Jan Wangler | Apr 22, 2026 | Business Briefings
What changed • Who it affects • Why it matters Statewide Business Pulse Workforce ▲Agriculture ▲Energy ▲Transportation ▲Construction ▲Manufacturing ▲Retail ▲Healthcare ▲Tourism ▲Finance ▲Government / Policy ▲ Today’s Signals • Highway weight restrictions are lifting...
