Kevin Nokels has courted one of the biggest challenges faced by today’s healthcare executives: Leading a smaller independent hospital and clinic system. But that’s not his only challenge. The new president and CEO of St. Luke’s began his new job at a time when there’s great uncertainty about…
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital announced Jean MacDonell, MBA, RHIA, has assumed the role of President and CEO. She has served in the interim role of president since March 25.
Miller Hill Mall announced Gentlemen’s Choice Barber Shop and Metro PCS have opened and Beyond the Barn has expanded to a larger space.
The timing and the partnering seem to be perfectly poised for a rebirth of a University of Wisconsin-Superior facility that may encourage technologies to protect the Great Lakes and other waters from introductions and spreads of invasive species. Simultaneously, the effort may help protect t…
A State of Manufacturing in Minnesota presentation is scheduled Sept. 12 in Grand Rapids. It will be held from 9 a.m. until noon at the Blandin Foundation office, 100 N. Pokegema Ave.
An August summer concert series is returning to Downtown Duluth. The Greater Downtown Council and Duluth Homegrown Music Festival are teaming up to present “Music in the HART” every Thursday in August. Local musicians will be performing at Gitchi-ode’ Akiing/Lake Place Park in the Historic…
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As women are advancing in leadership positions, all too often they realize that “having it all” may be a best-selling theme in the self-help book section, but real world advice on how to effectively balance a career with a home life, is hard to come by.
Commercial redevelopment in Two Harbors appears to be having a catalyst effect on the community, leading to practically unprecedented business growth. For years, empty storefronts have been a poorly heeded battlecry for development – until now.
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PolyMet Mining Corp., which has not yet developed its mining revenue stream, reported a $900,000 loss for the three months ended June 30 compared with $2.7 million for the prior year period. The reduction was attributed to lower finance costs and a non-cash loss on a land exchange in the pri…
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. (LPX) on Tuesday said it sees continued growth opportunities in its siding business but is lowering its long term SmartSide Strand sales growth target to 10-12 percent to reflect slower housing starts. It has regional siding plants in Two Harbors, Hayward and Tomahawk.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked the legislative auditor to look into how the state overpaid more than $25 million to two tribes over the last five years for treatments covered under Medicaid.
The Burnett County Board has passed a one-year moratorium on large-scale farms with 1,000 or more animal units. The move comes after Cumberland, LLC announced plans to build a $20 million farm for up to 26,000 hogs in the town of Trade Lake earlier this year.Burnett County Board Chair Don Ta…
Open houses scheduled this weekAs the Duluth Area Family YMCA (YMCA) approaches the grand opening of the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center this October, the organization announced Crystal Bowen will be the Essentia Wellness Center membership experience director. Open enrollment for YMCA c…
Dr. Mary Mok, an endocrinologist, has joined the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. She earned a medical degree from Universidad De Oriente in Venezuela and completed a residency in internal medicine at Texas Tech Health Science Center in Odessa, Texas, and a fellowship in endocrinology at the U…
Dr. Susan Hoyum has joined the team of family practice providers at Fairview Range.
Herb Minke was named to the St. Luke's board of directors.
Northeast Minnesota – During the second quarter of 2019, the Northland Foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $389,835. Five grants of $10,000 were made to increase the supply of child care openings in the region. The five child care grants were awarded to help with the start-up four new prog…
Time flies. It seems like just yesterday when Amber Pratt and Shawn Perich published the first issue of Northern Wilds magazine, which featured a peregrine falcon on the cover. But that yesterday was in 2004—15 years ago.
