"The merger between the northeast and northwest Minnesota legal aid organizations can only provide more resources and help impoverished Minnesotans with serious civil legal problems involving health care, housing, financial and domestic relations." -- Fred Friedman, Justice North board chair
Airport officials say the project will enhance safety, improve operations and support economic growth in the region. With full funding, construction could begin as early as next year and is expected to generate hundreds of construction jobs.
Late Thursday, after more than 48 hours of marathon bargaining, union leaders emerged with a tentative deal with Essentia. The contract includes a 9.75% wage increase phased over three years, and a one-year freeze on current staffing levels, preventing Essentia from implementing further reductions.
"McGiffert brings a wealth of experience and community connections to the position, which will help as we create energy and enthusiasm around Marshall’s athletic programs and build the pipeline of incoming athletes.” -- Marshall Head of School Anthony Pisapia.
“These projects will help move us toward our goal of providing more than 80% renewable energy by 2030 while working toward meeting the state of Minnesota law calling for carbon-free energy supplies by 2040.” --Josh Skelton
By Jennifer Shutt, Minnesota Reformer MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Donald Trump announced Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate Monday during the first day of the Republican National Convention, capping off months of speculation about who would get the nod as his vice presidential pick. Vance has not
Aspirus St. Luke’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been recognized for its excellence in patient satisfaction and wound healing rates. The Center has earned the prestigious Center of Distinction award from Healogics. Healogics is the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. “The Center of Distinction
By Ashley Murray, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star ultimately to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. The first-ever criminal
In connection with the merger, CPP Investments and GIP will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Allete for $67.00 per share in cash representing an enterprise value of approximately $6.2 billion, including Allete's net debt.
Registered nurses at Essentia Miller Hill Surgery Center and nurses and other healthcare workers at Essentia Solvay Hospice House announced this week that they have filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board to form a union represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association. Workers at each of the
Allete recognized for commitment to women in leadership roles Allete has been named an Honor Roll Company of Special Distinction in the 2024 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership. Read the story. County Board authorizes bond issuance to build new Public Works facility to serve central Range The St.
This will improve patient outcomes, provide more cost-effective services and advance the overall quality of health care.
Nurses win union election, and will bargain collectively for better patient care and nurse working conditions
The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics, along with Cenovus Energy and the Superior Refinery, today announced a partnership to benefit the university and further enhance its on-campus athletic facilities. The agreement, which comes with a three-year term and totals $450,000, will support UW-Superior’s construction of Superior Choice
Duluth mayor-elect Roger Reinert announced today that he will be nominating David Montgomery as chief administrative officer and Jessica Fralich as city attorney. Montgomery previously served as city administrator for nine years under former mayors Don Ness and Emily Larson. He has a background in finance, budget and administration. “I’
Psst: In partnership with the City of Duluth, Essentia Health will be breaking ground on a new parking ramp in January that will provide 350-plus new parking spaces for public use directly across 1st Street from the existing Medical District Ramp, City of Duluth Planning and Economic Development Director Chad
