Pate retires from EMS position after 27 years
Dr. John Pate has served as the Emergency Medical Services director for the Wadena, Bertha and Henning area since one year after joining the Tri-County Health Care staff as a family medicine doctor. 5:02 pm, May 24, 2021 ×
Dr. John Pate waves to first responders from the area including Wadena, Bertha and Sebeka ambulance and fire department crews in a surprise drive-by parade for his retirement from Emergency Medical Services director on May 20, 2021. He has been director for 27 years.
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Throughout his time as Emergency Medical Services director, Dr. John Pate is most impressed with the people who answer and respond to emergency calls. He said their commitment to caring for people makes the rest of the process easier.
WDIO Created: May 10, 2021 04:44 PM
Innovate 218, a resource hub for regional entrepreneurs, is now available for the Northland.
The Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced the formation of Innovate 218, a regional Launch Minnesota Hub designed to support innovators and entrepreneurs located in Northeast Minnesota.
Funding for Innovate 218 comes from a Launch Minnesota Hub Grant.
A new regional website will help connect entrepreneurs with resources.
Innovate 218
“Innovate 218 is truly a region-wide effort, and it would not have been possible without the hard work of many dedicated partners,” said Tamara Lowney, IEDC president. “We’re building an entrepreneurial ecosystem and opening doors to so many incredible opportunities to help business owners start, grow and thrive in northeast Minnesota.”
Bill Fenske, of Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, completes valuation analyst credential
Bill Fenske, of Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP, successfully completed the certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts to earn the certified valuation analyst credential, according to a news release from the company. 9:11 am, Jan. 23, 2021 ×
Bill Fenske
WILLMAR Bill Fenske, of Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing PLLP, successfully completed the certification process with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts to earn the certified valuation analyst credential, according to a news release from the company.
Fenske, director of business advisory services for Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, has more than 25 years of executive health care experience.
Kandiyohi County charities to receive a late Christmas gift from light display
The 2020 season for the Celebrate the Light of the World light display at Robbins Island had a very successful fundraising year, bringing in more than $117,000. All of the proceeds will be evenly split between the Willmar Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota, Kandiyohi County Food Shelf and the United Way of West Central Minnesota. 7:03 pm, Jan. 7, 2021 ×
Visitors to the Celebrate the Light of the World holiday light display at Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar donated over $117,400 dollars to Habitat for Humanity, the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf, United Way and Salvation Army during the 2020 season. All of the proceeds will go to the charities.
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