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One of the holiday highlights for many Northlanders is a trip to Bentleyville to take in the “Tour of Lights” in Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park. With more than 5,000,000 lights, Bentleyville is a wonder to behold.
Klobuchar, Colleagues Announce Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Support Fish and Wildlife Restoration in the Great Lakes
Bill to reauthorize critical resources for conserving and protecting Great Lakes fish and wildlife now heads to President’s desk to be signed into law Last Friday, December 16, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that the Senate passed her bipartisan legislation to support fish and wildlife restoration in the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act, […]
Pankow hired as the new North Shore Ambulance Director
As of December 7, 2022, Karla Pankow officially assumed responsibility as the Ambulance Director for North Shore Health. Karla is a National Registered Paramedic (NRP), Critical Care Paramedic— Certified (CCP-C). She has worked at North Shore Health on a casual basis since April 2022. “This will be a hybrid position with Karla working remotely at least 50 percent of her […]
Dennis Warner and the D’s to perform January 14 at the ACA
Folk and Americana singer/songwriter Dennis Warner and his band “the D’s” perform ballads and up-tempo songs, woven in with humorous stories and lively audience participation. Known for their warm stage presence and ability to connect with audiences, this group will lift your spirits and chase away the January chill. A two-time McKnight Foundation Artist Award winner and three-time finalist for […]
Cook County Year in Review
2022 has been a year of continued change within Cook County Government. Consistent with trends across the state and country, the organization continues to see high rates of staff turnover. In 2019 and 2020, the numbers of people leaving employment with the County were 14 and 16 respectively. In 2021, the number of departures shot up to 23 people, and […]
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar comments on legislation to help families locate loved ones who wander away because of dementia or a developmental disability
For so many people, the holidays mean a break from routine—and while many look forward to this time of year, it can also be stressful, especially for people living with dementia or a developmental disability, such as Down syndrome or autism. Those moments of anxiety or commotion can result in them wandering away from safety. Forty-nine percent of kids with […]
Minnesota launches new COVID-19 telehealth treatment pilot program
Partnership with Cue Health ensures Minnesotans can access COVID-19 care and therapeutics at no costThe State of Minnesota launched a new telehealth test-to-treat program on Monday, December 19 to ensure Minnesotans who have tested positive for COVID-19 have easy access to clinician care and therapeutic treatments that reduce their risk of serious illness or hospitalization. Beginning immediately, Minnesotans who test positive for COVID-19, either with a home test or a positive test from a […]
Cook county Commissioners set levy at 5.5 percent, grant pay raises to county employees and themselves
Christmas came early for Cook County employees. Following a lengthy debate Cook County Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the Compensation Study Working Group recommendation to raise county 2023 pay rates to 95 percent of a market-based study of 20 Minnesota counties. Voting for the pay raises were commissioners Ginny Storlie, David Mills, Robert (Bob) Svalseson and Ann Sullivan. Voting against […]
