Jobs in Northern Minnesota? (Minneapolis, Duluth: university, wages, quality of life)
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I was in Grand Rapids back in December and I couldn't believe how much that town has grown. It really seems like a nice place to live. I really don't know anything about it but my cousin who is from International Falls and was previously living in the Twin Cities area seems to like it. Might be a possibility?
Sorry disney for shooting you down so quickly didn't want to seem rude looking for more of a Northwoods feel than Midwestern though. The economy still looks pretty bad though which scares me - Unfortunately for everyone this one is taking forever to recover from. The various Iron Range/Northwoods counties have the following unemployment rates:
St. Louis County (Duluth) - 8.1%
Cook County (Grand Marais) - 8.9%
Itasca County (Grand Rapids) - 10.4%
Lake County (Two Harbors) - 8.1%
Koochiching (I Falls) - 9.6%
Lake of the Woods County (Baudette - very low unemployment rate) - 5.6%
Pine - 12.1%; Carlton - 9.2%, Aitkin - 11.9%
Anything else is getting too far out of the way of the Iron Range and Lake Superior area
Your unemployment statistics need to be explained.
We have had the same unemployment statistics for the last 30+years give or take a percentage point or two.
When the economy tanked our unemployment numbers stayed the same.
We are actually seeing a boom in mining and shipping.
New buildings are being built, new hospitals, schools etc etc and the mines are back up and running at full capacity or close to it..
Jobs are available from construction to the professional.
The pay may not be as high as in some areas but the quality of life is better.
Your unemployment statistics need to be explained.
We have had the same unemployment statistics for the last 30+years give or take a percentage point or two.
When the economy tanked our unemployment numbers stayed the same.
We are actually seeing a boom in mining and shipping.
New buildings are being built, new hospitals, schools etc etc and the mines are back up and running at full capacity or close to it..
Jobs are available from construction to the professional.
The pay may not be as high as in some areas but the quality of life is better.
Hey snofarmer thats not bad. I've seen other states with 8% unemployment before where it is really hard to get a job. I like the UP of Michigan as well from when I've visited (also beautiful) but have read horror stories on these forums about "no hiring" signs, severe job competition and unemployment figures, etc so I did not want to get in that mess. I think the Northern Ontario side is not bad as well but I'm an American and it would be a huge hassle to move up there.
I have some friends in MI and they say it's a mess and they are looking to get out of the state.
It's been hard to find work in the U.P. for a long long time.
The unemployment rate in Duluth is 6.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 10.20%).
Compared to the rest of the country, St. Louis County's cost of living is 10.40% Lower than the U.S. average.
St. Louis County public schools spend $6,373 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 17.2 students per teacher in St. Louis County.
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The unemployment rate in Hibbing is 7.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 10.20%).
Compared to the rest of the country, Hibbing's cost of living is 18.40% Lower than the U.S. average.
Future Job Growth25.60%21.68%
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There were 128,600 jobs in Duluth, Minnesota in March 2011 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 135,692 employed persons for the month. [b]Duluth added 100 jobs in March 2011 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 388
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I was in Grand Rapids back in December and I couldn't believe how much that town has grown. It really seems like a nice place to live. I really don't know anything about it but my cousin who is from International Falls and was previously living in the Twin Cities area seems to like it. Might be a possibility?
Yes, it's a great town. I shop there at least once a month and they have just about everything you'd want. Great feeling to this town, friendly people, great restaurants, the Riff Center is also a wonderful entertainment place. Also the home of the Blandin Foundation (used to work there) a very community minded company and people place. Also has a paper manufacturing company. Has a great up and coming hospital (Grand Itasca), great medical people.
Best bakery there too! Wonderful old world baking.
I look at it as the "gateway" to the Arrowhead and all of Northern MN.
Don't go to Bemidji. Alot of people there are employed through the college. There really isn't any other jobs available other than minimum wage jobs. You would be alot better off going to Grand Rapids, Duluth or the towns on the Iron Range.
Don't go to Bemidji. Alot of people there are employed through the college. There really isn't any other jobs available other than minimum wage jobs. You would be alot better off going to Grand Rapids, Duluth or the towns on the Iron Range.
DITTO! Bemidji is a great place to visit, but it is a collage town.
DITTO! Bemidji is a great place to visit, but it is a collage town.
Susie
The only difference between Bemidji and any other small town up here is that young people leave after college instead of high school. Thee isn't anything here or any of the other small towns that will draw in any young person with an education.
My suggestion to OP is to go visit several different towns in Northern MN. There can be a profoundly different feel to each.
From what you're saying, I'd suggest:
Detroit Lakes
Grand Rapids
Hibbing
Two Harbors
Pine River
That will give you a good overview from west to east to north.
When you visit those towns, talk with the local lawyers & regional bar associations about the available market for your services in those areas.
From what I've seen, for example, the Quad Cities area on the east side of the Range has too many lawyers - I don't know how they all are making a living. The cities and counties have all seen a severe drop in their budgets due to cuts in State funding and excessive retiree health care obligations. I know the town for which I used to work had to eliminate their contract for a City Attorney and turn to hiring legal work on an as-needed contract basis. On the other hand a young woman just opened up a wills/elder care practice in that small town - I don't know if she's doing any business, though.
It is a beautiful area. Visiting and a little in-person research will help you to make up your mind where to go and what to do.
I was in Grand Rapids back in December and I couldn't believe how much that town has grown. It really seems like a nice place to live. I really don't know anything about it but my cousin who is from International Falls and was previously living in the Twin Cities area seems to like it. Might be a possibility?
Grand Rapids is a nice town, and it has grown. The way it has grown has made it too spread out for a town of ten thousand. I'd like to see it fill in some of the spots that are more in town rather than spreading out more.
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