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HIBBING— Fairview Range welcomes Laura Thronson, licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), to its medical staff at Fairview Mesaba Clinics-Hibbing. She comes to Fairview with more than 15 years of experience...

As homeowners prepare for summer fun, make sure you have the right insurance coverage

| May 18, 2018

As summer approaches, Minnesota homeowners may be installing fun backyard features like swimming pools, hot tubs, trampolines, playsets, treehouses or fire pits. These amenities are sure to be enjoyable, but...

Enrollment begins nationwide for historic research effort

| May 18, 2018

The National Institutes of Health has opened national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program—a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds—in...

Lake Country Power’s Mark Bakk completes rigorous leadership program

| May 18, 2018

GRAND RAPIDS – Mark Bakk, director of finance and administration for Lake Country Power, completed an intensive program in electric utility management with the University of Wisconsin- Madison. The Robert...

Ten rural communities are selected for 2019 Blandin Leadership Programs

| May 18, 2018

GRAND RAPIDS – As part of its commitment to strengthening rural communities, Blandin Foundation has named 10 communities where it is making available Blandin Leadership Program training in 2019. Blandin...

AEOA highlights 50-plus talent importance during Older Americans Month

| May 11, 2018

VIRGINIA – This year, Older Americans Month falls as both the national and local economies reach near-record heights. With increasing discussion on how to maintain a competitive advantage in this...

Best in Advertising Campaign

Staff | May 11, 2018

BRAINERD – Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s “When things go south, you don’t have to” marketing campaign that appeared throughout the Brainerd Lakes this past summer won the Minnesota Health Strategy...

Ruby Alto is recipient of District Volunteer of the Year Award

| May 11, 20181 comments

VIRGINIA – Ruby Alto was honored this year by LeadingAge Minnesota with the District B Volunteer of the Year Award. The District Volunteer of the Year Award honors individuals in...

Misty Jensen is presented with 2018 Living a Legacy Award

| May 11, 2018

VIRGINIA – Misty Jensen of Eveleth was recently honored for her commitment to the Benedictine Health System (BHS) mission and core values with the presentation of the Sister Claudia Riehl...

Marine Corps painting on temporary display at The Depot

| May 18, 2018

DULUTH – Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, will unveil Minnesota artist Charles Kapsner’s Marine Corps tribute painting at...

May is National Military Appreciation Month Valuable tax benefits are available to Minnesota military service members

| May 18, 2018

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and the Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds members of the military and their families about Minnesota’s valuable military-related tax...

Repairs at Minnesota State Veterans Homes urgently needed

| May 11, 2018

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Commissioner Larry Shellito and Minnesota Department of Administration (Admin) Commissioner Matt Massman visited the Minnesota State...

SLC Historical Society to host Minnesota Remembers Vietnam events

| May 11, 2018

DULUTH/HIBBING – The St. Louis County Historical Society is inviting veterans, especially Vietnam veterans, to share in a meal and conversation. The historical society received...

Warfighter DRT (disaster response team) helps Puerto Rico

| May 4, 2018

Mylee Cardenas met Gamalier Rosa while helping hurricane victims in Puerto Rico last year and their interaction proved that VFW stereotypes are wrong. “Sometimes it’s...

I Am Not Invisible campaign honors military women’s service

| April 27, 2018

I Am Not Invisible campaign features a portrait exhibit of 33 Minnesota women veterans from all walks of life. Submitted photo.NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA – Nearly 29,000...