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MN Office of Broadband Development: new portal, office hours, questions and answers about BEAD
Last week, I attended the MN Office of Broadband Development BEAD Challenge Information Session in New Ulm. Today I attended the same session online – mostly to hear the questions and answers from other attendees. (The videos below include the Q&A and presentation from Tom Karst’s section on the NTIA.)
With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open
Editor’s note: The Reformer is covering the 15 or so races that will determine control of the Minnesota Legislature. For a primer on the battleground races, including loads of easy-to-read data on the districts, read our first story in the series. WINONA — Two Democrats and a Republican are vying to replace one of Minnesota’s longest-serving […] The post With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Doctors speak: Inside our meeting with UnitedHealth Group
In June, a delegation of medical professionals, patients, community, and labor leaders met with the chief medical officers of UnitedHealth Group and UnitedHealthcare, and the CEO of OptumRx, to discuss the systemic issue of care delays and denials by UnitedHealthcare and demand change. UnitedHealth Group, which owns UnitedHealthcare and OptumRx, is one of the largest […] The post Doctors speak: Inside our meeting with UnitedHealth Group appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Duluth Police Investigate A Stabbing
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Duluth Police are investigating the report of a stabbing in the 200 block of East Superior Street early Tuesday morning. A 29 year old man was located with a stab wound to his neck and taken to a local hospital in unknown condition. The initial...
Theory Of A Deadman: Unplugged Is Coming To Duluth
We don't want to wish away summer, but we now have something very cool to look forward to once the Northland weather turns colder. Sasquatch 92-1 is proud to welcome Theory Of A Deadman: Unplugged to the DECC Symphony Hall. Theory Of A Deadman has quietly persisted as an "unapologetic,...
Country Club Hosts The 41st Annual Benefit Tournament
DULUTH Minn.– A Duluth Country Club is teeing up to support Aspirus St. Lukes. The 41st Annual Benefit Tournament kicked off today at the Northland Country Club. They had a variety of activities including golf, pickleball, and croquet. Their mission is to raise funds, but to also have fun at the same time. The funds go towards things ranging from creating wigs, to upgrading imaging technology.
Storms Monday PM; dry and cooler through Wednesday
MONDAY EVENING/OVERNIGHT: A few scattered storms will be possible before 8pm. A stray severe storm will also be possible with the main threats being large hail and strong winds. Otherwise, we’ll see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies overnight with lows in the 50s. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy skies continue...
Ben Schierer and Griffin Peck Join West Central Initiative Team
Fergus Falls, MN – West Central Initiative welcomes Ben Schierer as Director of Civic Partnerships and Griffin Peck as Climate Resilience Officer, bolstering the organization’s regional development work. Schierer will engage with government entities, communities, and organizations to foster strong public-sector partnerships and advocate for regional needs at...
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