![Report: Local Economy Sees Strong Growth [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2012/08/helpwanted.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: Local Economy Sees Strong Growth [AUDIO]
A new report indicates the St. Cloud metro area's economy is growing. The St. Cloud Area Quarterly Business Report from St. Cloud State University says our economy grew rapidly over the summer.
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![Unemployment Rate Up 1%, Expert Says That’s ‘Good News’ [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2010/11/unemployment.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Unemployment Rate Up 1%, Expert Says That’s ‘Good News’ [AUDIO]
The unemployment rate for the St. Cloud metro area went up a full one-percent from December to January. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says we're at 7.8% unemployment now.