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Direct Support Professional II @ Iris (Hibbing, MN) Employed with NHS Northstar: 1 year Nominated by: Kelly Brincefield Kelly shared the following: Before I was on leave, Alex was already showing great initiative and worked well with both staff and clients. When I returned, I found a lot less chaos and catching up to do than I expected largely in part to Alex’s initiative in taking up duties that were not necessarily assigned to Alex. I would like to mention that the ENTIRE Iris Team has been wonderful, and Alex’s efforts have really shined. The quality of life Alex provides for the client is exactly how I would want my loved ones to be treated. [...]

NHS Northstar wants to celebrate our staffs' milestones! We would like to recognize the following employee anniversaries and their years of service: July Anniversaries Cindy Lervik, Community Services - 25 years Michelle McComesky, Yellowstone - 18 years Jeff Cummings, Yellowstone - 12 years Paul Zbacnik, Yellowstone - 12 years Beverly Landey, Viking - 12 years Dale Pionk, Virginia Community - 12 years Dawn Poppenhagen, Virginia Community - 12 years Jessica Erickson, Grand Rapids Community - 12 years Andrea Miller, Grand Rapids Community - 12 years Tamra Swing, Grand Rapids Community - 12 years Kimberly Wood, Viking - 12 years Jillian Korpi, Hibbing Community - 7 years Amber Fuhr, Douglas - 5 years Aireana [...]

We are excited to formally announce the NHS Northstar Employee Owner of the Year recipient, Christine Giersdorf! Christine was presented with this award at our annual ESOP event on June 9, 2026, at the MN Discovery Center. The Employee Owner of the Year award in presented annually to an employee who has stood out and exhibited the characteristics of an employee owner by making decisions based on our guiding principles: What is in the best interests of our clients? Dignified Care Personal Development Individual Choice Community Integration What is in the best interests of our coworkers? Respect Collaboration Health and Wellness What is in the best interest of NHS Northstar and our ESOP? Financial Integrity Stewardship Growth and Sustainability   [...]