Laurel Beager

Laurel Beager

Understanding credit for your small business

Credit is a tool that lets you borrow money or access goods and services with the promise to pay later. It’s essential for personal and business finances, enabling large purchases like homes or cars and helping small businesses grow. Lenders use credit reports and scores to decide whether to approve loans and set interest rates.

Jail, LEC: October 2026

Construction on a new jail and law enforcement center attached to the Koochiching County Courthouse is on track for an estimated substantial completion date in October 2026.

Talking blood donation with U of M

Someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion about every two seconds. Blood donations play a critical role in maintaining the health of our communities, particularly in the winter when the blood supply tends to be at its lowest.