The NHS Northstar Blog

  • October 2025, Employee Milestones and Welcomes

    Published On: October 8, 2025

    NHS Northstar wants to celebrate our staffs' milestones, whether they have worked here for 12 years, or they just started! We would like to recognize the following employee anniversaries and their years of service: October Anniversaries Serena Sanders, Horizons - 12 years Wendy Berg, Aldrich - 11 years Nathan Pickett, Balsam - 11 years Sauli Vuorela, Douglas - 5 years Melinda Stuke, Quest - 4 years Avery Tyson, Zenith - 4 years Tina Stodola, Grandview - 2 years Tracy Fischer, Hibbing Community - 2 years Kyle Langfeld, Nova - 2 years Frederick Berg, Crescent - 2 years Zachery Hays, Aldrich - 2 years Kayla Iwanski, Ivy - 2 years Jordan Olson, Keewatin - [...]

  • Employee Ownership Month – October 2025

    Published On: October 1, 2025

    October is here, and that means it’s time to kick off Employee Ownership Month.  This is a month dedicated to celebrating the heart and soul of our organization-YOU! Whether you’re working directly with individuals in our care or supporting behind the scenes in other ways, you make our mission possible every single day.  Your compassion, commitment and dedication to quality care is what makes our employee-owned company so special. All month long, we’ll be celebrating YOU with fun events, ESOP education, giveaways, and special surprises. Employees will be receiving emails throughout the month with information on how to participate!

  • September 2025, Shining Star of the Month: Bradley Blaine

    Published On: September 15, 2025

    Direct Support Professional II @ Rosewood (Chisholm, MN) Employed with NHS Northstar: 2.1 years Brad was nominated by his coworker, Stephanie Lee and Regional Director, Carla Schwartz. They said Brad is wonderful! He is always willing to go above and beyond to support the individuals at his program and at other programs as well. He has a positive attitude and will jump in smiling, making the best out of every situation. Brad makes himself available to help both clients and staff alike. He is dedicated, kind, and ALWAYS moving. He good role model to new staff coming in and is willing to assist with training and helping them learn the DSP role. We are proud [...]