North Dakota Strong Even Without Oil -- Officials

The Bismarck Tribune is reporting:

Some data points:

• For North Dakota, 2011: $6.5 billion in taxable sales and purchases
• Manufacturing went from $500 million (2010) to $1 billion one year later (2011)
• Agriculture: a $35 billion industry in North Dakota; technology responsible for growth in ag


• For past several quarters, 
• Williston has surpassed Fargo in total taxable sales and purchases
• Minot is catching up with Bismarck in taxable sales and purchases


• Oil produces 20% of state revenue