LClark

SB53 LClark [|Ellen R. Anderson]

__5 interesting facts about my state__ -Minnesota was named after the Dakota Indian word "minisota" meaning sky tinted waters -This state has over 10,000 lakes! -The state gemstone is Agate -There are over 350 shipwrecks in Lake Superior -The highest point in Minnesota is Mt. Eagle at 2,031ft! __5 Facts that Relate to my Topic__ __3 issues that are most important to me__ __10 Resources__ [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] []
 * The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has awarded 5.5 million dollars to provide job training and other services for 1,800 unemployed Minnesotans
 * Minnesota's economy added 15,600 more jobs in January, this was the largest gain since April 2005!
 * Minnesota has the highest force participation in the country
 * Over the years, Minnesota has lost 117,000 jobs in the past two years
 * Minnesota uses agriculture as a main economic source, this can create more jobs in this state
 * One issue that is important to my is that Minnesota uses Agriculture as a main econoimic source. I think that this would be a good idea because you are creating more jobs and more money in an environment-friendly way
 * Another issue is that this state is sending money to train people for jobs. I do not think that this is a good idea because people can take atvantage of this and use the money for other reasons.
 * Also that Minnesota had the highsest force participation rate in the nation. I think that this is great because this would bring the crime rate down in this state