St. Cloud Economy

Local economist shares insights that might surprise you about our job market—spoiler alert: it’s not what you think!

St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON today. He indicated that the overproduction of Saudi oil has lowered the gas prices but he doesn't expect the price to hang around $2.35 for long in the St. Cloud area.

St. Cloud State Dean, School of Public Affairs, and Economic Professor King Banaian joined me on WJON today. We talked about the 24/7 Wall Street survey that ranked St. Cloud 11th of 11 Minnesota cities with a population of around 60,000.

St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs King Banaian joined me this week. He talked about local gas prices, the local real estate market, shopping habits, health care and more.

Every year St. Cloud sees a shift in its economy when nearly 25,000 students return to the area for fall semester.

St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs King Banaian joined me on WJON today. He says gas prices won't be moving up to down anytime soon, businesses closing in the St. Cloud isn't uncommon or a sign of a negative economy.

St. Cloud State Economics Professor and Dean of Public Affairs at SCSU Orn Bodvarsson talked to me on WJON Monday. He says some retail companies are in trouble because of the way consumers are now purchasing products and the amount of competition out there.