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Where is everyone working?

North Dakota’s unemployment rate is 2.3%, yet restaurants across the state say they’re desperate for workers. Where is everyone working?

Becca Cruger, director for workforce development for the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation, spoke with Main Street's Ashley Thornberg about the restaurant workforce, Governor Burgum's executive budget, and the impacts of COVID-19 on employment. Listen to their conversation above.