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State would reap profit from federal health law changes

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota could collect $42 million more over five years due to new federal health-care laws, although insurance companies and small businesses say new laws will cost them...

news / business Tue, Jul 24, 2012 - 12:51am

Lori Paris, president of the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce, takes a spin Sunday on a bike set up so the person pedaling it powers the blender, which was used to make fruit smoothies as part of the festivities in Bemidji leading up to Monday's start of the MS TRAM, a 250-mile bike ride across Minnesota which helps raise funds to fight multiple sclerosis. Photo by Noemi Aylesworth | Special to the Pioneer

Minnesota bicycle tour kicks off in Bemidji

BEMIDJI - A black flag, adorned with a skull and crossbones, stood out among the hundreds of cyclists gathering Sunday at Bemidji's waterfront. It is a trademark for the "Pirates...

news / local / outdoors Tue, Jul 24, 2012 - 12:45am

Chad Museus (third from right) and Tyler Olson (second from right), owners of Nature's Edge Garden Center, along with their staff, raised $550 for Alzheimer's disease research. Submitted Photo

Nature's Edge Garden raises funds for Alzheimer's research

Chad Museus (third from right) and Tyler Olson (second from right), owners of Nature's Edge Garden Center, along with their staff, raised $550 for Alzheimer's disease research. Submitted Photo

news / business Sun, Jul 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Park Rapids doctor reprimanded for prescriptions, records

MINNEAPOLIS - A Park Rapids doctor's license has been disciplined by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. According to a news release, Dr. Vern E. Erickson has been reprimanded for...

news Fri, Jul 20, 2012 - 11:08am

Tour expected to bring more than 1,000 to Bemidji

BEMIDJI - More than 1,000 visitors are expected to arrive Sunday in Bemidji as the city for the first time hosts MS TRAM, a 250-mile bicycle ride. "We have the...

news / local Fri, Jul 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Veterans Overreach: Burial benefits available to families

According to the Veterans Administration (VA), there are 3,388 veterans living in Beltrami County - which represents 7.5 percent of the county's population. Most significantly, $23.7 million was provided in...

news / local Sun, Jul 15, 2012 - 12:00am

History of St. Regis site goes back to 1958

The St. Regis Paper Co. operated a wood treatment plant in Cass Lake from 1958 to 1985. The area was placed on the Superfund National Priorities List in 1984 because...

news / region Sun, Jul 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Sanford to invest $200 million in N.D. health services

BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health will invest $200 million over the next 10 years to enhance health services in Bismarck-Mandan and throughout western North Dakota, including a new super clinic...

news / region Fri, Jul 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Sanford to invest $200 million in N.D. health services

BISMARCK -- Sanford Health will invest $200 million over the next 10 years to enhance health services in Bismarck-Mandan and throughout western North Dakota, including a new super clinic in...

news Thu, Jul 12, 2012 - 11:48am

Prime Time | Caregivers: Time for some help?

There are at least two facts that apply to family caregivers. First, they are among the most caring and selfless people in today's world. Second, despite their intention to solely...

news / local Tue, Jul 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Sanford Health, Medcenter One merger OK'd

FARGO - The merger between Sanford Health and Medcenter One became official with the stroke of a pen Tuesday. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem gave his OK to the merger, already...

news / local / region Thu, Jul 05, 2012 - 12:30am

Beltrami County Board hears about heroin in Beltrami County

BEMIDJI -- According to the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force, heroin is starting to make an appearance in Beltrami County and the surrounding areas. Commander Gary Peterson, who supervises the...

news / local / region Wed, Jul 04, 2012 - 12:50am

Acid reflux seminar to be held July 10

BEMIDJI - The Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota will offer a Lifestyles for Wellness seminar focusing on acid reflux at noon July 10 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center's Education...

news Tue, Jul 03, 2012 - 12:01pm

Sanford donations

Sanford Health helps charitable causes in Upper Midwest

FARGO - Sanford Health recently donated $81,390 to the Red River Regional Dispatch Center so it can more quickly dispatch ambulances to medical emergencies. "It's going to improve efficiency, effectiveness...

news Sun, Jul 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Annual Report | Health: 'Floating' job offers variety for Sanford Bemidji nurse

BEMIDJI - Sanford Bemidji nurse Liz Engum could be working in any department on any given day. Engum is one of 18 nurses in the so-called floating nurse pool -...

news / local / business Sat, Jun 30, 2012 - 12:00am

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