Wyoming's appeal to Michigan workers has history
Small town hangs on amid Michigan's 'depression'
Looming labor shortage in Wyoming shifts focus to retention
At series’ end
State funds help towns accommodate influx of workers
More than half of the state's workers aren't Wyo natives
Tourist town shows signs of economic wear
They came, but why'd they go?
Wife juggles kids, job and moving
If a good word travels, couple may follow relatives to Wyoming
Family sorts memories and mementos, leaves relatives behind for Wyoming
Like home, but different
Family spends first holiday away from former home
Husband begins Wyoming adjustment without his family
Wamsutter officials see need for infrastructure, sense opportunity for sustained growth
BP wants to help Wamsutter, rather than control it
Booming Wamsutter is a community on wheels
Long-time Wamsutter residents plant seeds in the desert
Pull to be close to relatives proves too much for Ohio family
Buffalo man: 'Western hospitality' is a myth
Home is where the grandkids are
Michigan family leaves personal history, familiarity for Wyoming
Wis. native: Don't pine over the negative
Temporary hiccups were fine for permanent Texan
Wyoming's booming economy has created an unprecedented need for workers. At a time when the majority of states' economies are on the brink of collapse, employers in the Cowboy State are scrambling to fill vacant positions.
From Nov. 27 to Dec. 7, the Star-Tribune will follow the state's most recent pioneers and how they adjust to living in Wyoming, and how Wyoming is accommodating its new work force.
Commuting in Wyoming, Wyoming Department of Employment
Defining residency for the Wyoming Workforce
Earning by age, gender and industry 1994-2007, Wyoming Department of Employment
Grand Traverse County, Mich.
Kauffman Foundation, New Economy Index
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Research & Planning Section, Wyoming Department of Employment
Taking Root Home
Three part nursing study, Wyoming Department of Employment
Traverse City, Mich.
trib.com
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Census Building Permit Data
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Census FactFinder
U.S. Foreclosure Data
Wyoming Department of Employment
Wyoming State Auditor
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