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In a time of growth and opportunity, Rainy Lake Medical Center has two more accomplishments to celebrate.The facility this week was awarded two prestigious awards, highlighting excellence in employee engagement and physician experience.RLMC received the Pinnacle of Excellence Award and Guardian of Excellence Award from Press Ganey, an Indiana-based company referred to as a global leader in healthcare experience.“These awards serve as another testament to our continued growth, employee focused culture, and commitment to delivering top-notch care,” said RLMC CEO Robb Pastor.Pinnacle awardThe Pinnacle of Excellence Award recognizes Rainy Lake Clinic for exhibiting the highest levels of standards in physician experience for three years in a row.“We continue to raise the bar in taking care of the communities we serve, by connecting all the dots across people, process, and technology to seamlessly drive immediate and meaningful change in care delivery — and putting human experience at the heart of healthcare,” Pastor said.

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Eckman Chevrolet GMC in International Falls has been acquired by the Beyak Automotive Group, effective Jan.

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North Star Electric Cooperative has filed a civil action seeking damages related to tampering with its electrical infrastructure and the related theft of electricity by numerous individuals and entities.North Star is in full cooperation with the proper authorities regarding a criminal investigation into the matter, it said in a news statement.“The activities under investigation impacted our ability to provide safe, reliable and affordable electricity to our membership,” said Kevin Holen, North Star Electric general manager.

Essentia Health has been recognized by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives for its leadership in the use of technology.This is the fourth consecutive year Essentia has been cited as a technology leader by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, or CHIME.“Technology is a major component in the high-quality care delivered to the patients we are privileged to serve,” said Chuck Watson, Essentia’s chief information officer.

A meeting in Fort Frances between International Falls business and government leaders and the owners of the Aazhogan Bridge last week provided information about the planned increase in the toll for crossing the bridge into Canada.Shannon Arnold, International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, reported to its members that she and Chamber Board President Betsy Zaren and Koochiching County Board Chair Jason Sjoblom Oct.