The Minnesota Telecom Alliance recently announced two Consolidated Telecommunications Co. employees, Steve Holmvig and Dennis Renowski, won 21st Century Leadership Awards at the association's annual meeting.

AITKIN - Debra Barber-Middleton, master of science in nursing and certified family nurse practitioner, joined Riverwood Healthcare Center.

ST. PAUL - Chances for a budget resolution by a Monday midnight deadline appeared dim Thursday, after late-night, high-level talks failed to yield an agreement and no new negotiations were scheduled.

BAXTER - Widseth Smith Nolting, design and engineering firm in Baxter, recently added several staff members.

LITTLE FALLS - Ah, the lingering smell of formaldehyde and the sight of a dead body waiting to be dissected. Romantic, isn't it?

...Healthcare Center and Brainerd Lakes Surgery Center, Poland and Sjoberg are adjunct professors at the University of Minnesota's Medical School and have lectured nationwide on various ophthalmic issues. Herman named February employee of the month...