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'I need a job to save my life': The hunt for work in America

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN

Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

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Editor-in-Chief · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM · 1 min read
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'I need a job to save my life': The hunt for work in America — La Crosse Community news

Job searches once took weeks. Now, more than 27% of job seekers have been looking for 27 weeks or longer without landing a role.

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