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Here is one of the great lessons of human life: Trend is not destiny. Just because something has been happening a certain way, doesn’t mean that pattern is going to continue. Things change.
The Dakotas are Exhibit A. And the changes are obvious on every page of this issue of Prairie Business.
Only a few decades ago, both states were suffering from population losses and had been since the Depression. South Dakota pulled out of its descent in the 1970s, and more recently, North Dakota has followed.
Now, take a look at the states today. Look especially at the cities such as Grand Forks, Fargo, Bismarck, Minot and Sioux Falls. You’ll find startups, new construction, full employment, exciting universities and notably, a thriving business culture that strongly supports entrepreneurs.
You’ll find those themes in story after story in this month’s issue.
The Startup Line profiles CoSchedule, a company that was founded as recently as 2013, but already has 8,500 clients in more than 100 countries. A Prairie News story highlights Digi-Key’s astonishing expansion plans: within 10 years, the electronic components distributor expects to employ 4,000 people in Thief River Falls, Minn., pop. 8,656.
Construction Corner focuses on the Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital, a soon-tobe-opened facility that promises to be a key provider in Fargo’s burgeoning health care industry. And our Entrepreneurship feature takes note of developments in the fuel for the entrepreneurial fire: venture capital.
It’s exciting to see this growing diversity in the region’s economy, and to bring news of these changes to the pages of this magazine. Hope you enjoy. PB
Good reading, Tom Dennis
I welcome your feedback and story ideas. Call me at 701-780-1276 or email me at tdennis@ prairiebusinessmagazine.com.

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