U of M Extension Center for Community VitalityCallevig, Christy2020-11-122020-11-122017-09-14https://hdl.handle.net/11299/217064Runtime (35:49). Note: Our Vital Connections On Air episodes are audio-based interviews. Written transcripts are generated using a combination of speech recognition software and human transcribers, and may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before referencing content in print.Laura Kalmbokidis, Ph. D., is an Extension Economist, Professor of Applied Economics at University of Minnesota, and Minnesota’s State Economist.  She joins us for this episode of Vital Connections on Air to help us learn more about Minnesota’s global economy.  She shares that our economy continues to grow and is supported by a strong and dedicated workforce.  She also gives us insight into things happening in our economy that are creating challenges for employers and communities around the state.enAudio