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Located in southwestern Montana and established in 1865, Jefferson County is Montana's 19th most populous with 10,049 residents according to the 2000 Census. According to the Montana Almanac, Jefferson County is one of the original nine counties of the Montana Territory. The Jefferson River, named by explorers, Lewis and Clark, for President Thomas Jefferson, runs through the county. Jefferson County's slogan "The Discovered In Between" was derived from its location between Bozeman, Butte and Helena. County residents experience the four distinct seasons. Average monthly temperatures, for example in Boulder, range from a low of 8.4 degrees above in January to a high of 82.3 degrees above in July. The annual average precipitation is 11.22 inches. According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, median income for Jefferson County households in 1997 was $41,820. The county is 1,658.9 square miles in area: 1,656.7 square miles in land area and 2.2 in inland water area. Jefferson County abounds with natural resources and its economy is based around these, including production agriculture, wood products and mining. The mining industry is centered around two large mines at either end of the county. One large operation, about 1.5 miles off Interstate Highway 90 at State Highway 69, near Whitehall, is the Golden Sunlight Mine. It is an open pit operation that has over 170 employees and has an annual payroll of about 13 million dollars. Montana Tunnels Mining Inc., a subsidiary of Elkhorn Goldfields Corporation, is located approximately seven miles from the town of Jefferson City. Montana Tunnels is an open pit mine that produces zinc, lead, silver and gold. At their peak, they employ over 200 people and have an annual payroll over 13 million dollars. They currently employ 3 individuals and are in a 'care and maintenance' status until investment dollars can be found. Another natural resource related business is Ash Grove Cement located near Montana City. Ash Grove, with an 83 person workforce, uses limestone, which is mined locally at a quarry, to produce bulk cement. Finally, Jefferson County has a burgeoning youth and social services industry centered around several operations in Boulder. These include the Montana Developmental Center, ( 150+ workforce), a state institution serving people with developmental disabilities. Alternative Youth Adventures (AYA) is also located in Boulder and provides a range of services for troubled youth. AYA employs about 30 people. Riverside Corrections, a state-run detention center for juvenile females, employs about 30 people. The new Women's Elkhorn Meth Treatment Center employs 30 people and completes the Human Services industry. Liberty Place Incorporated has two facilities in Whitehall and employs 20 people providing care and services for individuals with traumatic brain injury.
Hennepin County is a vibrant blend of 45 municipalities that includes the city of Minneapolis (known as the City of Lakes, attractive suburbs, and peaceful small town settings. Hennepin is the largest of Minnesotas 87 counties in budget, estimated market value, and population. With one of the highest graduation rates in the US, 92% of Hennepins population are high school graduates and more than 42% have a college degree. Hennepin County has a diverse population that brings unique benefits to the area. Some 100 different languages are part of this tapestry of the county. Residents are proud of the rich cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, and artistic experiences found in this diverse environment. Hennepin has a broad-based economy with sizable manufacturing, financial, governmental, trade, health care, and entertainment sectors, including the headquarters of many major corporations. Income levels tend to exceed the national average, and the county`s tax base growth continues to be strong. The county is part of the larger seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area The metro area enjoys a top-notch reputation for its booming art scene, world-class theater and music; professional football, baseball, basketball and hockey teams; and unparalleled medical services.
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