Health systems from across the country — and even from Canada — have begun studying Essentia Health's model of “rural integration,” which marries technology with value-based care contracts that reward prevention over procedures.
You can sense Lee's broadcast discipline the moment the red light clicks on. Her voice carries polish without pretense, her cadence deliberate but not cold. She has that calm, centered presence that suggests she’s not there to perform — she’s there to communicate.
That perfectionism has made WDIO what it is — the region’s dominant newscast for years running. Viewers know exactly what they’ll get: no chaos, no stunts, just clean, confident journalism. Danielson’s the face of that brand, but also its conscience.
If you watch Hanger closely, you’ll notice he occasionally glances at the prompter with a smirk, like he’s reminding himself not to take any of it too seriously. That’s a healthy instinct in an industry where self-importance runs rampant.
Dr. David Herman sees hospitals as ecosystems — living, breathing networks that keep small towns from disappearing. Duluth’s skyline now offers proof in steel and glass. The new St. Mary’s Medical Center doesn’t just treat patients. It sends a message: downtown Duluth still matters.
The Monsters’ place in AF1 provides Duluth with a team competing at the highest level currently available in indoor football. It offers players a chance to prove themselves in a national setting, and it offers fans a more polished, credible product.
“We are not going anywhere. We are Duluth’s team. We came from Duluth, and Duluth got us to where we’re at right now.” -- Minnesota Monsters CEO Steve Walters
Dicklich, originally from Hibbing, brought a wealth of private sector experience with him when he was appointed Auditor/Treasurer. He was honored by the Minnesota Association of County Officers as Auditor of the Year in 2016.
A city’s health isn’t measured by population spikes or press releases. It’s measured by whether the people who teach your kids, clean your clinics, plow your streets, and serve your coffee can afford to live within its limits.
The pre-tournament games will give national teams a chance to adjust to time zones and North American-sized rinks, which are smaller than international ice surfaces.
“We are so fortunate and proud to have not one but two AMS-certified meteorologists. Justin and Sabrina have the passion and dedication needed to provide incredible forecasting to our community.” -- Debra Messer, WDIO's Vice President and General Manager
Minnesota has exported iron ore, timber, and hockey players. Now it’s preparing to export something even more valuable: a pathway to rural health equity.
Organizers say APi Group President and CEO Russ Becker’s remarks in his keynote address will highlight how the region’s strengths in talent and industry can shape global markets.
Leadership Minnesota offers participants a behind-the-scenes view of the industries driving the state’s economy — including manufacturing, energy, technology, natural resources and public policy.
In the heart of northern Minnesota, Essentia Health and Tribal leader Samuel Moose are proving that equity isn’t a promise — it’s a practice. By turning sovereignty into shared governance and empathy into measurable outcomes, they’ve created the model Washington now tries to copy.
Together, we’ll create a place where Duluth’s true stories live again — unfiltered, unbought, and unafraid.
