Taxable sales in Foster County, Carrington continue upswing

One of the signs of a healthy economy is an increase in taxable sales and purchases. According to Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus, North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2023 totaled $5.7 billion, an increase of 21.4 percent compared to the same time frame in 2022.

“We experienced significant year-over-year growth throughout 2022 in taxable sales and purchases. That sam...