Meeting on Wausau plant closure and future plans
Nolan urged smarter U S tax and trade policy to help U S plants compete with subsidized foreign rivals. Mark Swenson of Wausau Paper plans to convey community support to seek a buyer. Brainerd leaders noted a 20 percent city staff drop and a 130 person department opening. Hilgart described high earning Wausau jobs as life changing. Sen. Ruud urged broader vision beyond paper. DEED’s Alongi urged workers to enroll in programs by Memorial Day and visit the WorkForce Center.
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Wausau Paper
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Wausau
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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
How to Get Help for Unemployment and TAA
Unemployment Insurance offers temporary wage replacement and requires prompt job loss application. Dislocated Worker Program assists laid off workers in finding new employment. TAA provides up to 130 weeks of training, extended UI, Health Coverage Tax Credit, and wage subsidies for those age 50 or older. Sessions on March 12 at Wausau Paper and March 13 at Brainerd WorkForce Center.
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Brainerd area talks discuss mill sale and jobs
Community leaders and lawmakers convened meetings on Brainerd area jobs as Wausau Paper plans to exit the northeast Brainerd mill. Officials flagged open positions, a potential buyer, and a shift away from the tech specialty paper unit. Attendees included Lisa Paxton, Rep. Joe Radinovich, and Brainerd Mayor James Wallin with media contact Mike O Rourke.
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DEED
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Dfl-Baxter
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Wausau
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Lisa Paxton
Brainerd Lakes Chamber
Sheila Haverkamp
Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corp
Joe Radinovich
Dfl-Crosby
James Wallin
Return to Brainerd High: A Former Student Faces Lunchroom Fears
A former student, overweight and shy in 2006, revisits high school life at Brainerd High School. She recalls taunts about her weight, lunch table cliques, and feeling isolated, then returns with improved confidence to document the experience for a two part series.
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