Opening Belz, Oct. 25

By Adam Belz

October 25, 2012 — 9:28am

Almost everything will be more expensive in 2013 – Reuters
23,265 personal 3-D printers were sold in 2011– Bloomberg
Crucial: MSP’s international traffic up 6.2% since 2003 – StarTribune
Schulze said to be warming up to Best Buy CEO Joly – StarTribune
American Airlines adds direct flights from Dallas to Fargo – Fargo Forum
New home sales up 5.7% in U.S. – WSJ
Tyler Durden is, of course, not buying it – Zerohedge
Red Wing Shoe Co. will close Kentucky plant – Republican Eagle
3 firms bid on mining exploration – Duluth News Tribune
Why we can’t break free of cable TV bundles – The Atlantic
Mob justice in Nigeria is terrifying – The Atlantic
Mr. Salmon takes a sledgehammer to CEOs’ deficit letter – Reuters

What are the forces moving the Minnesota economy? Adam Belz tries to identify the trends and show the connections between Minnesota and the larger U.S. and global economies. You can connect with him on Twitter: @adambelz

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