Minnesota Nurse's Association Votes to Authorize a Strike
DULUTH, Minn.-- Today, the Minnesota Nurses Association announced they have voted to authorize a strike. That involves more than 15,000 nurses statewide. It doesn't trigger an immediate…
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Aspirus St. Luke’s responds to Minnesota Nurses Association strike vote
DULUTH, Minn. - Aspirus St. Luke’s released a statement following Minnesota Nurses Association announcing the union had authorized a strike. They have not declared a strike, but the vote authorizes leadership to trigger a strike if they wish. The statement…
Minnesota Nurses Association votes to authorize strike
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) has announced their union members voted to authorize a strike. The announcement was following the Monday June 23, 2025 vote. A strike has not been called for at this point. The union…
Minnesota Nurses Association Votes on Strike Authorization
DULUTH, Minn. - Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association vote for whether or not to authorize a strike. Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) voted Monday over whether or not to authorize…
Eastern Half of U.S. Sweltering, With Dangerous Heat Wave expected To Last Until Midweek
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East endured dangerously hot temperatures again on Sunday as a rare June heat wave that gripped much of the U.S.…
Medical Tents Gearing Up Ahead of Grandma's Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.-- All volunteers for the big race are preparing for everything. And with the medical tents set up, they are no exception. Over 250 medical volunteers will participate for Grandma's Marathon.…
MNA Claims Aspirus-St. Luke's Walked Away from Negotiations
DULUTH, Minn. -- Negotiations between the Minnesota Nurses Association and Aspirus-St. Luke's have stalled, after MNA claims of Aspirus walking away from the bargaining table. At their final…
Misprinting of lab results in Minneapolis VA Health Care System
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minneapolis VA Health Care System has announced a misprinting of lab results may have impacted as many as 500 Veterans in the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in May 2025. A news release said "On May 3, 2025,…
Minnesota issues first cannabis business license
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued the first cannabis business license in the state of Minnesota. It is going to Herb-Quest, LLC. Herb-Quest is a microbusiness…
Urgent call for type O- and type B- blood
DULUTH, Minn. - Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) has issued an urgent call for blood donors. They need specifically type O- and type B- blood. The region’s supply of O- and B- blood is currently at a 2-day level, far below what…
25th Annual Minnesota Rural Health Conference Held at DECC
DULUTH, Minn. -- Hundreds of health care professionals from across the state are at the DECC this week for the annual Minnesota Rural Health Conference. The two-day conference aims to…
Human Development Center Joins National Give OUT Day
DULUTH, Minn. - The Human Development Center took part in Give OUT Day to support mental health services for LGBTQ+ individuals. The Human Development Center, among many other organizations, participated in Give OUT…
Former Boxing Coach Launches Summer Boot Camp
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new work-out program, Building Champions, is launching to box your body into shape this summer in Superior -- and you don't need to be a professional boxer. It's called…
Essentia Health names Samuel Moose Director of Tribal Government Relations
DULUTH, Minn. — Essentia Health is announcing a key new hire this week — Samuel Moose has been named Director of Tribal Government Relations. In this new role, Moose will act as the primary…
30th Kolar Toyota Fishing Tournament Raises Record $315,000 for ALS
DULUTH, Minn. - The 30th annual Kolar Toyota Fishing Tournament on Island Lake raises $315,650 to help people living with ALS. The Kolar Toyota Fishing Tournament on Island Lake has brought anglers out…
