Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Therapy has welcomed Physical Therapist Jenna Fossell, DPT. Fossell, who is from Hoyt Lakes, earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology degree from The College of St. Scholastica. She is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy. – Aspirus St. Luke’s press release
Essentia Health has spent the last few years exploring its own version of the future — conversations with Marshfield Clinic that fell apart and a proposed alignment with the University of Minnesota that never found its footing.
Regional economists note that health care remains one of the most resilient sectors in northern Minnesota. Essentia’s presence is expected to stay central as Duluth pushes for downtown revitalization, expands housing options and attracts new residents.
Both sides might commit to what we could call a “patients first compact” — a written, public agreement spelling out mutual responsibilities to keep patient care from becoming a bargaining chip.
Aspirus St. Luke’s will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Medical District East Parking Ramp on campus Tuesday afternoon. The state-of-the-art, $14 million facility provides 330 parking spaces for the convenience of patients, visitors and staff of Aspirus St. Luke’s, and is also accessible to the general
St. Louis County has deep roots in organized labor, from mining to construction. PLAs reinforce a system that prioritizes training, safety and accountability — ensuring that public investments support a workforce prepared to deliver complex projects under challenging conditions.
The Duluth Huskies have added two right-handed pitchers and a power-hitting infielder to their 2026 roster, the club announced Wednesday. Redshirt freshmen Dawson Brosnaham and Luke Harrington, both of Blinn Junior College, will join the Huskies’ pitching staff. Junior infielder Jalen Smith of Barry University brings middle-of-the-order production to the
“I was raised in Duluth. This community made me who I am. Now I get to give back — not just as a police officer, but here with these kids.” -- St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League (PAL) Boxing Club Coach Amy Lemenager, a Duluth police officer and professional boxer.
"Brad has tremendous enthusiasm and passion for economic and community development, and I am excited to see all that he will accomplish in this new role." -- St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray