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Aspirus walks away from solutions, pushes concessions instead of care
“Reducing benefits at the last minute is not only disrespectful, it’s dangerous. They’re offering less support and asking us to do more with it.” -- Andrea Rubesch, an Oncology-Hospice nurse at St. Luke’s.
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What if Duluth became the digital health capital of the Northland?
The next generation may build digital infrastructure that allows world-class medical expertise to reach every corner of northeastern Minnesota without asking every patient to make the trip to Duluth. That's a vision worth discussing.
Deadline nears for Bridge to Health Survey responses
Conducted every five years since 1995, the Bridge to Health Survey aims to answer a key question: How healthy is the Northland? It covers a wide range of topics including physical and mental health, nutrition, exercise, tobacco and alcohol use, dental care, insurance coverage, and social connection.
Essentia Health clinic nurses ratify first contracts through 2027
Negotiations continue at Solvay Hospice House and Essentia Health Surgery Center-Miller Hill in Duluth. Two bargaining sessions were held this week, with additional meetings scheduled for Sept. 8 at Solvay and Sept. 10 at the Surgery Center.
Essentia Health identifies community health needs through local partnerships
“LiveWell provides free activities to community members with the idea of improving well-being while building connections between people and the outdoors,” said Lynn Goerdt, a social worker and coordinator of LiveWell at UW-Superior.
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Prep Sports Notebook: Giesen leads Hermantown past Duluth Marshall 5-1
Bryden Giesen scored twice and added an assist as Hermantown routed Duluth Marshall 5-1 in girls soccer on Monday afternoon. Hermantown scored two goals in the opening 16 minutes and carried a 4-0 lead into halftime. Giesen opened the scoring in the third minute, converting a pass from
Grandma’s Marathon offers $25 fill-a-bag deal at Wednesday warehouse sale
Grandma’s Marathon will open its warehouse Wednesday for an apparel sale featuring a $25 deal that allows shoppers to fill an entire gear bag with eligible race merchandise. The sale will run from noon to 6 p.m. at the Grandma’s Marathon warehouse inside the Wild State Cider
Vikings sign 15 to practice squad, bring back veteran safety Thomas
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings kept much of their preseason depth intact Monday, signing 15 players to their practice squad, including veteran safety Tavierre Thomas and 2026 draft pick Gavin Gerhardt. Fourteen of the 15 players spent at least part of the preseason with Minnesota. Offensive tackle Jack Nelson, a
Pat Francisco turned a Saturday morning idea into a Duluth landmark
0:00 /2:02 1× Good evening. I’m Howie Hanson, and this is The Howie Report for Monday, August 31. The Duluth Heritage Sports Center began with a Saturday morning telephone call—and Pat Francisco’s immediate willingness to act. Peterson Arena had been destroyed by fire in 2004,