Economy

The company is expanding its recruitment efforts ahead of the planned opening of its pellet plant in early 2026.

The region's new industrial space could help attract new manufacturing businesses.

The tribal nation in Minnesota will use more than $3.3 million for small business capital and credit support for construction projects.

Students considering entering directly into the workforce have a unique opportunity to gain college credits and hands-on experience at the Polaris manufacturing facility in Roseau.

Eighty-one counties in the state are currently covered by federal disaster declarations for drought conditions, exacerbated by the lack of snowfall in Minnesota.

The state's job growth last month outpaced that of the U.S. as a whole — up 0.3% in Minnesota compared to 0.2% nationally.

Payday loans often have interest rates in the triple digits. Rob Aitken, executive director for Leech Lake Financial Services, is offering clients a way to use their paid-time-off as collateral for consumer loans.

girlsBEST, or girls Building Economic Success Together, is a grantmaking and awareness program to improve economic outcomes for girls 12-18.

Matt Kilian, President of the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce, spoke with Heidi Holtan on the KAXE Morning Show to discuss the state of the economy in Brainerd now that summer has reached peak season with the 4th of July approaching. To hear all the details of the conversation, click the "Listen" player at the top of the page.

A new event and a new program, part of Innovate 218, are coming to Itasca County. A live Pitch Contest and a Lean Start-Up Innovate program are taking place in Itasca county with the goal of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in northern Minnesota. The KAXE/KBXE Morning Show interviewed members of the Itasca Economic Development Corporation to learn more.