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Essentia, St. Luke’s nurses reach deals, avert strikes

Essentia, St. Luke’s nurses reach deals, avert strikes

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.

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"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.

Minnesota Power plans two large solar projects in northern Minnesota

Minnesota Power plans two large solar projects in northern Minnesota

“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

BREAKING: Trump picks Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate

BREAKING: Trump picks Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate

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 earns award for excellence

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

BREAKING: Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial

BREAKING: Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial

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

Allete agrees to $6.2 billion sale offer

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.