What has the west coast got that we haven’t got . . . there is still a mild exodus to the west coast . . . slow to move, serious thinking people both here [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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Tag: Out-migration
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Omahans explore ‘brain drain,’ prepare for next 20 years
Omaha leaders are taking a hard look at why so many young professionals and skilled workers are leaving the city — and what it will take to keep them. A free public forum on Dec. 2 will bring residents, researchers, and local[...]
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As North Dakota birth rates decline, experts say work needs to be done to prepare for future impacts
North Dakota’s birth rate has dropped sharply — down 35% since 2016 — and the implications reach far beyond hospital nurseries. Economists say it’s a reflection of economic uncertainty, shifting family norms, and the lingering slowdown after the oil boom. Fewer births[...]
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On This Day | Outmigration, Zoning, and Ice Caves
Unless something is done to stem the drift of population out of North Dakota, McHenry county bids fair to lose a larger percentage of its population in the future than it has during the [...]Read More... from On This Day | Outmigration,[...]
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Why Are Young People Leaving Wyoming?
When young people pack up and leave Wyoming, they’re not chasing some abstract dream—they’re fleeing a reality they can no longer afford. In this opinion piece, a state legislator turns the spotlight on the voices of students, graduates, and young families to[...]
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‘Brain drain’ costing Iowa thousands of residents, billions in economic growth, new report says
Zach Goodrich’s departure from Iowa isn’t just personal—it’s part of a growing economic challenge. A new report reveals the state is losing thousands of college-educated young adults, and with them, billions in lifetime income and tax revenue. The numbers paint a stark[...]
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South Dakota’s rural migration cycle: Not just moving out, many are moving in
South Dakota’s population story isn’t as simple as “rural decline.” While small towns have seen population dips over the past decades, many young people leave for education or jobs only to return later, drawn by family ties and a slower pace of[...]
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The role of farming in the exodus of rural America
In our race to “feed the world”, farmers and ranchers have been pressed into a system that manufactures food for a growing global population. Farmers have met these challenges head-on, producing an abundance of crops and meat; however, our production of abundance[...]
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Wyoming worker exodus threatens economic decline, business council says
Wyoming is facing a crossroads: too many of its young people—and working-age adults—are leaving, and the jobs to keep them there simply aren’t keeping up. State leaders say it’s not just about attracting business anymore; it’s about building places people want to[...]
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On This Day | A Population Plateau
According to papers that come into the office of the Independent there doesn't seem to be a town in ND that isn't disappointed with with the figures the census talkers have turned up. Just [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]
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Europe can capture the US brain drain — if it acts fast (And why it matters in Minot)
When research funding dries up, scientists start looking for new soil—and lately, many are turning to Europe. As U.S. institutions face tightening budgets and growing political pressure, European labs are seeing a surge in interest from American researchers. The challenge? Europe has[...]
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North Dakota invests millions in skilled trades. But will the students stay?
In Dickinson, hope comes welded to ambition—literally. At a recent career expo, more than 1,200 students explored trades and professions tied to local industry, part of a growing effort to keep young talent rooted in western North Dakota. But the challenge runs[...]
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Port: The campaign to make North Dakota a bitter, unwelcoming place
North Dakota has long wrestled with the challenge of keeping young, talented professionals in the state. People like Austin Foss—an architect, an NDSU graduate, a lifelong North Dakotan—are exactly who policymakers say they want to stay. But after the state House passed[...]
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Rural Minnesota report card finds in-migration reducing population losses
In rural Minnesota, an interesting shift is taking place. Recent reports indicate that in-migration is on the rise, helping to counter long-standing population declines in many counties. While these areas still face challenges, such as fewer skilled nursing beds and a growing[...]
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Immigration drives Iowa’s 2024 population growth
Iowa isn’t just cornfields and covered bridges—it’s attracting a fresh wave of residents from across the globe. Between 2023 and 2024, over 19,000 newcomers from other countries chose Iowa as their new home, boosting its population more than any other factor. While[...]
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Why workers are reluctant to come to Minnesota, but stay once they’re here
When it comes to migration in and out, attracting talent, especially out of places that have a bit more allure, what does the data actually say? In Minnesota, they’re trying to figure that out. What they’re discovering is that it’s hard to[...]