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Study: Minnesotans and North Dakotans rank high in voting power

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — According to a study from WalletHub, Minnesota and North Dakota voters are some of the most powerful for the midterm elections. North Dakota is in the top five for voting power in the senate and gubernatorial elections. WalletHub created a voting power index to calculate the number of elected officials in the federal government by totaling the…

North Dakota ranked hardest working state in U.S.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A 2021 study from WalletHub finds North Dakota is the hardest working state in the nation. The study determined six direct work factors like average workweek hours and the employment rate as well as four indirect factors including commute time and average leisure time spent per day. Using a points system, a score closer to 100…

MN & ND among least safest states during pandemic

UNITED STATES (KVRR) – States in our region are among the most dangerous to live in during the Covid-19 pandemic according to WalletHub. North Dakota comes in 44th and Minnesota is 40th. The website compared all states and the District of Columbia for rates of transmission, positive testing, hospitalizations and deaths and the amount of eligible people getting vaccinated. WalletHub…

Dakotas, MN Among Least Stressed States In The U.S.

WalletHub Survey Names South Dakota Least Stressed, MN 3rd & ND 5th

According to a new report, we’re pretty relaxed around these parts. A Wallethub report names South Dakota the least-stressed state in the country. North Dakota and Minnesota both came in the top five least stressed. The study examined factors like average hours worked per week to the personal bankruptcy rate to the share of adults getting adequate sleep. The last…

North Dakota named hardest-working state in America

UNITED STATES – We know it takes a certain toughness to be a North Dakotan. WalletHub backs that up by naming The Roughrider State the hardest working state in America. The website compared each state across 10 areas. North Dakota is first in employment rate, second in average workweek hours and eighth in share of workers with multiple jobs. It’s…

Rankings show ND economy is least exposed to coronavirus in the nation

UNITED STATES – North Dakota’s economy didn’t take as hard of a hit as other states according to WalletHub. The website compared all states and the District of Columbia using 14 metrics to make its rankings. The Peace Garden State is 45th for GDP from industries highly affected by Covid-19. It’s also 41st for percentage of employment from industries affected…

ND Ranked #1 in Best State For Teachers

If you’re a teacher in North Dakota or are studying to become one, WalletHub says you’re in the right place. The website names The Peace Garden State the best state for teachers. North Dakota gets high marks for student to teacher ratio, change in teachers’ salaries and school safety. WalletHub says its only weakness is pension rankings. Minnesota isn’t far…

Does Fargo Live Up to Its Sixth Happiest City Ranking Considering the Weather?

The WalletHub study looks at well-being, employment, and community involvement

FARGO, N.D. — A WalletHub study names Fargo the sixth happiest city in the nation. But with essentially six months of winter weather and spring flooding, are people surprised by the ranking? The study looks at emotional and physical well–being, income and employment, and community and involvement. “With happiness, there’s a lot of other factors that can be included, such as…