Studying the impact of new residents

Community leaders in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, and Yellow Medicine counties have decided to explore the economic impact of new residents moving into our region. It is always a good idea to look at how our towns are changing and what that means for our local businesses and services. By studying these trends, these leaders hope to understand the growth we are seeing across the five counties. Betty thinks it is a smart move to look at the data before making any big assumptions. We shall have to wait and see what they find as they dig into these numbers. Here's where to see it for yourself: https://www.google.com/