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Greater Mankato MSA Tops in State in GDP Growth

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MANKATO, MN -

A recent report shows the Mankato-North Mankato MSA with 6.6% growth in Gross Domestic Product over the last year. That leads all MSA's in the state and is growth above the U.S. average. Greater Mankato Growth's Jonathan Zierdt says diversity in manufacturing and talent pool are contributing factors to the area's success.