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A Proposal to Kittson County, MN’s Workforce

December 24, 2025 • 0 min read
Strengthening Kittson County’s Workforce Through Practical Systems, Not Programs Kittson County, MN, like many rural counties across Minnesota, faces a workforce challenge that is structural rather than economic. Employment opportunities are available across healthcare, education, agriculture, manufacturing, and public service. Employers continue to hire. Yet positions remain open longer than operationally sustainable, hiring workflows are […]
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