Regional Business and Economics Newspaper May 2003

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Focus: Exports
Analysis of issues confronting Ninth District exporters.
	All abroad An unwanted rest for hustling exporters Please pass the salt exports Uncle Sam wants you to export

Ninth District Exports by State
Minnesota — Montana — North Dakota — South Dakota — Wisconsin

District Features

Embarking on smoother skies
District airports bounce back from 2001 lows with the help of regional jet service
The year of the minivan
After 9/11, tourism took a turn toward safe, family options—a perfect fit for the district.

Opinion

District Voices

Has your business been affected by the deployment of military reservists?

District Data

Manufacturing employment down in urban and rural areas

District manufacturers: tough 2002, cautiously optimistic 2003

Crop price increases a mixed blessing

Agriculture up in Minnesota and eastern Dakotas, but down in Montana and western Dakotas

State Roundups

Michigan        Minnesota       Montana
North Dakota  South Dakota  Wisconsin

Special Maps & Charts

U.S. Map: Total Manufactured Exports per Capita, 2002