local economy

St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs, King Banaian joined me on WJON today. We talked about Minnesota tourism, how tariffs effect the economy, what is happening with retail, jobs that immigrants and illegal citizens take and the new project he and his staff are working on.

St. Cloud State Dean, School of Public Affairs and Economics Professor King Banaian was my guest on WJON today. The topics he discussed include the adjustment local retail and restaurants have made to the August 1 minimum wage increase, the unemployment rate,

St. Cloud State Dean of Public Affairs and Economic Professor Orn Bodvarsson joined me on WJON today. He says the Ukraine issue won't have long term effects on the U.S. economy or gas prices.

Immigrant communities in Central Minnesota are having a growing impact on the local economy.