The Superior Express -

Census reports continue to be compiled and released to the public. Two Jewell County communities are among the 15 fastest growing communities in the 12 county area served by the North Central Regional Planning Commission office at Beloit. While some towns grew, all 12 counties lost population when compared to the 2010 census. In that 10-year period between the population counts, the 12 counties had a population decline of 5,729 people. The greatest population loss by percentage was in Lincoln County, the lowest loss by percentage was in Marshall County.

Both Formoso and Randall reported popula...