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Business Briefs for Sept. 21

Schwagel of Complete Health Center earns ICPA certification Complete Health Center, PA of Marshall, announced that Dr. Ally Schwagel has been granted her Board Certification from The Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics of the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice (ACFP). The professional designation will be CACCP in addition to her Doctor of Chiropractic. The 200-hour curriculum provides the doctor with additional techniques and protocols of care for children and pregnant women. The 16-module program covers advanced levels of training and expertise additional to what is offered in ...

Business Briefs for June 22

Marshall physicians announce retirement Gary Skrien, MD, Jane Willett, DO and Joe Willett, DO have announced their upcoming retirements at the end of this month. “After 22, 29 and 29 years respectively, these physicians have defined what local health care means in the Marshall community,” said Dr. Steve Meister, vice president of Clinical Support Services, Avera Marshall. “It has been an honor and a privilege to have worked with all three of them in their efforts to improve the health and well-being of their patients and our community.” Drs. Joe and Jane Willett joined ...

Business Briefs for June 8

Runnings announces plans to build new store in Madison, SD Runnings has announced the company has purchased 9 acres of land from the Lake Area Improvement Corporation, which will be used to build a new retail store. Construction on the new 68,000-square-foot-store, to be located in the Lakeview Industrial Park, is scheduled to begin this fall with completion set for the summer of 2021. “Having an additional retail establishment will be beneficial to Madison’s growing population, workforce, and educational system,” said Marshall Dennert, Madison mayor. “The location along ...

Business Briefs for June 1

Heemeyer is promoted to human resources vice president at North Star Marcy Heemeyer has been promoted to vice president of human resources. Heemeyer has worked for North Star since 2018 and previously held the position of department manager. Olson promoted to loss control assistant manager at North Star Brandon Olson has been promoted to assistant manager of Loss Control. Olson has worked for North Star since 2002 and previously had the position of senior claims representative for the Auto Claims department. Clark named chief strategy and growth officer at Avera Health Avera ...

Business briefs for May 12

SMSU grad Hellie named president of North Star Mutual in Cottonwood Pete Hellie was elevated to the position of president of North Star Mutual Insurance Company on May 6 at the 100th annual meeting of policyholders. He succeeds Jeff Mauland, who has served as North Star’s president since 2001. Mauland remains the CEO and chairman of the board of directors. Hellie is a graduate of Southwest State University and began his career with North Star as the vice president of finance in 2008. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and CFO with oversight of company ...

Business Briefs for April 22

Eric Oldenkamp joins Runchey, Louwagie & Wellman Runchey, Louwagie & Wellman, PLLP announces the addition of attorney Eric Oldenkamp to its office. He has been with the firm since Feb. 1 and is practicing in the areas of criminal defense and general civil litigation. Oldenkamp graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University with a bachelor’s degree in justice administration in 2007. He also obtained a master’s degree in education /sports leadership from SMSU in 2012. Oldenkamp then attended William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, graduating in 2015. Prior to joining ...