In sales tax figures, Grand Forks County falls behind
October 14, 2012 at 1:35 am in Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks’ place among North Dakota’s economic centers has slipped as oil-producing counties have soared. A decade ago, Grand Forks County saw the third most taxable sales and purchases in the state. Today, it is fifth. Still, rising tides do lift all boats and Grand Forks sees more opportunities, according to one economist. Continue Reading
So when do the oil wells go up out by the airport?
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I woulkd have thought that with the mammoth economic impact of the Alerus GF would be # 1.
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Turn the Hal into a casino. Make some real money and pay off the debt.
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“the Hal”
Clever, but accurate. Maybe next time around he can buy the naming rights. On second thought, nah. That would mean he’d have to spend his own money for a change.
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I always thought of it in terms of the two primary crooks: Owens and Carpenter.
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