The NFIB Research Center’s latest survey on the current impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on small business shows continued deterioration of the small business sector. The severity of the outbreak and regulatory measures that cities and states are taking to control it are having a devastating …
Phase III of the Superior Street Reconstruction project began Monday morning. Signs were in place throughout the project area and barricades were put in place in the morning. Traffic no longer has access to the project site.
A new poll taken from March 25 – 28, 2020 and released today from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals that one in four small businesses (24%) say they are two months or less from closing permanently amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. One in 10 (11%) a…
The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is deeply concerned about the impacts of COVID-19 on the Northland and is collaborating with partners to deploy resources to non-profit organizations at the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak through the following four funding opportunities:
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Minnesota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.Federal fu…
The first saltie completing a full St. Lawrence Seaway transit in 2020 en route to the Port of Duluth-Superior is scheduled to arrive Wednesday at approximately 8 p.m., according to the Duluth Seaway Port Authority.
Two months ago, who would have thought a virus would suddenly thrust the business world to the brink of failure?
Many large companies produce books about themselves, sometimes to celebrate a significant business anniversary or sometimes as an extended marketing tool for future sales. But the newly released history of Erie Mining Co., a subsidiary of Pickands Mather, sprang from a different motivation.
Odds are pretty good that you know someone following a gluten-free (GF) diet. Whether as a personal, proactive health choice or a requirement to avoid getting sick, many are avoiding gluten these days.
After James Bolen left his position as executive director of the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce in late 2018, the organization experienced an extended period of uncertainty and staff turnover that prompted speculation about its future. After all, Bolen’s 12 years at the helm brought signific…
Kraus-Anderson (KA) has been awarded a Governor’s Safety Meritorious Award in recognition of excellence in injury prevention performance. KA has one of the best safety records in the construction industry, a performance that for 27 years has earned the company the Governor’s Safety Award, t…
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) will hold its 2020 Annual Meeting in a virtual-only format to protect shareholders from the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). It will be presented in a live audio webcast on April 22 at 10:30 a.m. CDT.
Minnesota lawmakers have made a change in the state workers’ compensation law that will make it easier for first responders, health care workers and others to make a claim if they contract COVID-19.
Wisconsin tourism officials used to inviting people to visit destinations are adjusting to society by asking them to stay at home.
During its annual meeting on March 25, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority Board of Commissioners elected officers for the fiscal year beginning April 1.
In recognition of their knowledge, expertise and specialization, North Shore Bank has appointed the following individuals to vice president:
Psychotherapist Mary Robinson, LICSW, has joined the Behavioral Health Department at Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Superior Clinic.Robinson earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and completed a residency at New Medical-Waterford in Waterford, Wis., and …
Malissa Bahr, PhD., has been selected by Blandin Foundation as director of leadership, effective immediately, following the retirement of Valerie Shangreaux. A resident of Grand Rapids, Bahr has been part of the Foundation’s community leadership training team for the past 20 years, most rec…
Essentia Health and St. Luke’s Hospital Receive a Donation
Join NORTHFORCE for our exclusive job fair at the 2020 Mentor ConnectionGraduation Event. Last chance to reserve your booth!
Governor Tim Walz on Sunday delivered his second State of the State address from the Governor’s Residence. Below are his remarks as prepared. Video of his remarks can be found here.
