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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Economic development bill passes
By Don Davis Minnesota legislators voted to increase funding designed to produce jobs. The House voted 73-59 for the jobs and economic development bill that for the next two years provides $100 milli...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 10:09 PM
CRACKER-BARREL PHILOSOPHER Mitt - Champ or Chump?
Mitt Romney, the chosen Republican presidential candidate for 2012, has said many times in the last several weeks things that I would like to re-familiarize all of us with. He's said that there are 2...
Posted on 11/2/12 at 3:32 PM
THE FLENSBURGER FILES Annie's Kiosk Coming Soon to Schleswig Holstein
During my trip to Flensburg in May 2010, I did a pair of bike tours along the Flensburg Fjord, a bay area that is part of the Baltic Sea and enclaves the border city. On one day I toured the south e...
Posted on 6/12/12 at 4:55 AM
IN THE BLACK Free Teen Job Workshops
This is the time of the year to start looking for summer jobs. With the unemployment in its current situation it may be harder for teens to find jobs. The Fargo Public Library is hosting two hour-lo...
Posted on 4/11/12 at 7:41 PM
THE CONNECTED WIRE 5 Technology Predictions for 2012
This post originally appeared on theconnectedwire.com The year has come to a close, which means its time to lay down the predictions for what next year is going to bring. So without further ado, the...
Posted on 12/31/11 at 3:07 PM
Pawlenty, Schwarzenegger take different approaches in China 
Two American governors, two completely different messages.
By Elaine Kurtenbach , September 14, 2010
Minnesota Power worker fatality under investigation
An investigation is under way into a work site accident that took the life of a longtime Minnesota Power employee on Friday.
By Candace Renalls , September 07, 2010
Hot dogs, politics and workers’ welfare on menu at Duluth Labor Day picnic
You had your hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob and watermelon. You had political stickers decorating sweat shirts and denim jackets. And you had plenty of politicians taking to the stage at the annual Labor Day picnic in Duluth.
By Candace Renalls , September 07, 2010
Twin Fond du Lac brothers share twin dreams
The Dunlap brothers have overcome cultural and economic obstacles on their journey through life — and hope to return to Carlton County to share their talents.
By Wendy Johnson , September 07, 2010
Laborers’ lament: Most future jobs will likely go to the high-skilled
Whenever companies start hiring freely again, job-seekers with specialized skills and education will have plenty of good opportunities. Others will face a choice: Take a job with low pay — or none at all.
By Christopher S. Rugaber , September 06, 2010
Unemployment claims drop for second straight week
The number of people requesting unemployment benefits declined for the second straight week, suggesting that the slowing economy isn’t prompting widespread job cuts.
By Associated Press , September 02, 2010
St. Luke's nurses, management reach tentative agreement
UPDATE: The resolution came at 6 a.m. today, 17 hours after the negotiation session began. Meanwhile, nurses at St. Mary’s Medical Center are without a contract.
By News Tribune staff , September 01, 2010
Minnesota schools get $167 million federal funds
As Minnesota students settle into classrooms this week, the state is due for $167 million in federal funding to keep more teachers and staff in schools.
By Associated Press , September 01, 2010
Wisconsin state agencies taking furloughs Friday
A number of Wisconsin state agencies will be closed on Friday for furloughs, making it a four-day weekend given the Labor Day holiday.
By Associated Press , August 30, 2010
Glimmers of hope in July jobs report
July employment data shows the Northland gained 700 jobs in July.
By Candace Renalls , August 25, 2010
Hospital's view: Contract must be fair, but also sustainable
Nurses deserve their current salaries. But we need to manage the entire health-care dollar to remain viable.
By Dr. Gary Peterson , August 22, 2010
Nurse's view: Safe staffing at heart of nurses’ needs
Many people don't realize the huge responsibility nurses have on a day-to-day basis.
By Jennifer Serafin , August 22, 2010
Will nurses really strike?
Last week, more than 1,300 nurses at SMDC and St. Luke’s hospital voted to authorize a one-day strike, a first for Duluth if it happens.
By Duluth News Tribune , August 22, 2010
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