What does the year ahead have in store for job market trends? We hesitate to gather another round of New Year’s employment predictions. The last time we tried was January 2020… and we all know how that turned out.  With that disclaimer, here’s a quick review of what different employment experts are saying as we […]

The City of Hibbing sits at the heart of Minnesota’s Iron Range, 72 miles northwest of Duluth, 90 miles south of the Canada border, and 200 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The Mesabi Trail (open to biking and hiking as well as skiing and snowshoeing in the winter) winds through the thick […]

What are the most in-demand jobs across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin right now? The latest data gives us some insights. Wisconsin The Job Center of Wisconsin provides an overview of top careers that pay above the state median wage and are expected to grow with projected openings. Here are a few of the most […]

Just south of the Superior National Forest and about 100 miles from the Canada border, Virginia is a gem of a city providing a hub for commerce, transportation, and recreation options at the center of Minnesota’s Iron Range. Stroll along Chestnut Street through the historic district, visit the Olcott Park Greenhouse, and connect onto the […]

“Fairview Health Services is the future of Minnesota’s healthcare. Explore our employment opportunities today to begin or grow your career.” —Fairview Careers Fairview Health Services is driving a healthier future with: From the Fairview careers website: “At Fairview, we believe that wellbeing is holistic and encompasses more than just your basic needs, which is why […]

St. Luke’s is a nonprofit health care system based in Duluth, Minnesota. Founded in 1881 in response to the typhoid outbreak, today it spans two hospitals, over 40 primary and specialty care clinics, and two pharmacies to serve the people of northeast Minnesota, northwest Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  Staff at St. Luke’s […]

Essentia Health is called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota with a network of hospitals, clinics, and related health care facilities which includes:  Positions in nursing are available alongside physicians and many other career paths.  Benefits for Essentia employees and their families can include: Consider a career […]

The Northland is home to a tight-knit business community with hubs in the Twin Ports, the “Quad Cities” on the Iron Range, and many more hotspots along Lake Superior’s north and south shores. No matter where you’re located, you can get to know the names of business leaders from Grand Rapids to Grand Marais, and […]

A version of this article was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune on Saturday, October 29, 2022. You can view the op-ed here. With unemployment at historic lows (1.8% according to data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development) we’re hearing about more and more Northland employers who are offering greater flexibility […]

Let’s lay it on the line: What the heck do Northland employers have to do right now to attract candidates and keep new hires onboard? With unemployment at historic lows (1.8% according to DEED), here are our top three recommendations: 1) Post the wage. Hands down, this is our #1 tip for getting candidates to […]