DULUTH — Essentia Health has reached a tentative contract agreement with acute care hospital nurses in the Twin Ports, averting a strike that was set to begin next week. The accord, reached Friday morning, includes a 9.75% wage increase spread … Continued
Two motorists were killed in a collision early Friday along County Highway DD in St. Croix County, Wis., police say. St. Croix County authorities received a call about 4:04 a.m. Friday from a cell phone’s automatic collision notification. Police tracked … Continued
Often the best movies of the second half of the year come almost preordained as the Oscars Industrial Complex revs into high gear. The first half, though, can offer more of a thrill of discovery. The first six months of … Continued
I’d never considered the pairing as one of the best on the planet. But when my grandson Jacob was 5, he offered his opinion in a confident tone. He looked me in the eye and proclaimed that peanut butter and … Continued
By TOM MURPHY, Associated Press IV therapy clinics are springing up around the country, touting quick ways to recover from a hangover or a hard workout. But doctors and regulators preach caution. The services have been on a growth spurt … Continued
From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July. When it does, minutes – even seconds – can significantly impact the extent of the injury. “Just know that alcohol … Continued