Kraus-Anderson completes $16.5 million renovation and addition at health care clinic in Madison, Minn.

MADISON, Minn. • Kraus-Anderson has completed a $16.5 million renovation and addition at Madison Healthcare Services, located at 900 Second Ave. in Madison, Minn.

The project adds needed assisted living housing in Lac qui Parle County.

Designed by HGA Architects, the 52,639-square-foot project features the renovation of the 51-unit skilled nursing facility and the construction of Prairie Winds Senior and Assisted Living, a new 12-unit facility. The project also adds underground parking spaces.

In addition to the skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, Madison Healthcare Services includes a 12-bed critical care access hospital and a medical clinic with specialty care, therapy and outreach services.

A $16.5 million renovation project, which includes some additions, at Madison Healthcare in Madison, Minnesota, was recently completed by Kraus-Anderson.

Completion of Fairmont Career Tech Center

Kraus-Anderson also this fall completed construction of a new $6.7 million career tech center for Fairmont Public Schools located at 900 Johnson St. at the south end of the campus in Fairmont, Minnesota.

The new vocational center will benefit students interested in pursuing careers in the trades, business, agriculture, culinary and aeronautics, among others.

Designed by ISG Architects, the 18,962-square-foot expansion of the high school’s vocational area features new classrooms, a woodshop, automotive shop, construction and manufacturing labs and pro - gramming lab.

In February 2021, voters approved a bond referendum to fund the expansion to prepare students to fill good-paying jobs, which will respond to the immediate need for skilled workers in the area.

WEST FARGO, N.D. • Doosan Bobcat

North America employees recently wrappedup their fall giving campaign, exceeding total donation goals. The company donated more than $250,000 to local organizations in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Georgia focused on education, community prosperity and health resources.

Bobcat’s fall charitable giving campaign took place over a two-week period in October, allowing employees to concentrate their efforts toward giving back to nonprofits working to cultivate local communities. In addition to the funds raised by employees, Doosan Bobcat matched nearly half of total employee donations to further amplify employee generosity.

New to this year’s campaign, employees could choose any organization with a 501(c) (3) status, rather than selecting from a set list of nonprofit organizations.

United Way remained a featured charity for the campaign, receiving strong employee and organization support in addition to more than 100 other nonprofit recipients selected by employees. Doosan Bobcat has been a partner to United Way for more than 20 years, supporting its mission of inspiring and activating communities to improve lives.

“As an organization, our employees are passionate about giving back and improving the lives of those within our communities,” said Tina Amerman, director of talent experience at Bobcat. “By providing employees with the opportunity to support organizations that are close to their hearts, we can accomplish more through our efforts to make a positive social impact.”

The fall giving campaign wrapped-up a season of volunteering and community efforts on behalf of the company. In September, Bobcat announced that more than 425 employees dedicated their time and talents to participate in 35 community projects toward the company’s annual Doosan Days of Community Service events, a companywide volunteer effort aimed at giving back to the communities where Bobcat employees live and work.

Projects during this particular event spanned across Bobcat’s footprint, including efforts in and around Bismarck, Gwinner, Wahpeton and West Fargo, N.D.; Litchfield, Minn.; Johnson Creek, Wis.; Statesville, N.C., and Buford, Ga.

Madeline Gorghuber

Metro Flood Diversion Authority hires lands specialist

FARGO, N.D. • The Metro Flood Diversion Authority recently hired Madeline Gorghuber as its first lands specialist.

In this role, she collaborates with the MFDA team and its partners as they work toward completion of the FM Area Diversion comprehensive project. She will provide property management support, coordinate information across multiple stakeholders, and make recommendations to leadership regarding land management. Gorghuber brings experience in mapping, GIS and related land management tools. Prior to joining the MFDA, she worked for the city of Fargo, North Dakota, as a land management specialist where she processed, administered and documented land management transactions, parcel splits, new plats and annexation records.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to join this team and work on this project,” Gorghuber said. “I know that there are many challenges that lie ahead, but I look forward to contributing to the flood protection of this area.”

She earned a bachelor’s degree in biological science with an emphasis in soil science from North Dakota State University.

Grand Forks EDC welcomes UAS development officer

Bill Adams

GRAND FORKS, N.D. • Bill Adams has joined the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation as its Unmanned and Autonomous Systems (UAS) Development Officer. Adams will execute strategies to support primary sector business recruitment and expansion in the aerospace sector.

He will focus on unmanned and autonomous systems and associated technology development within the Grand Forks, N.D. region. He will assist in leading the EDC initiatives to foster collaboration

apex Engineering Group welcomes design engineer

FARGO, N.D. • Amanda Vetter recently joined the transportation group at Apex Engineering Group. She brings more than eight years of experience to her new role as a design engineer.

Amanda Vetter

among industry partners, provide resources and expertise to engage with stakeholders, and capitalize on new opportunities for industry development. Adams recently graduated from the University of North Dakota in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics in Unmanned Aircraft Systems with Aviation Safety emphasis and a UAS minor and previously received an Associate of Business from the University of Minnesota. He previously worked as an account executive at UPS and owned real estate and fitness businesses. Adams moved to Grand Forks from Minneapolis knowing that it is the best place to be for UAS.

Vetter specializes in traffic design, including traffic operations analysis and planning, intersection treatments, pedestrian accommodations, and roundabout design.

At Apex, she will be working on a variety of project types including urban and rural transportation projects and traffic studies.

Two continue their careers at Essentia Health as nurse practitioners

FARGO, N.D. • After working at Essentia Health-Fargo as a registered nurse, Aaron Smith has furthered his education to become an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in interventional cardiology.

Smith received his medical education from the University of Mary in Bismarck and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Karissa Gladen, also a registered nurse at Essentoa, has furthered her education to become an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in hematology-oncology.

Karissa gladen Sam Pellinen

KLJ Hires Two in Sioux Falls

Aaron smith Rachel Attema

Gladen received her medical education from North Dakota State University and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. • KLJ Engineering is proud to welcome Sam Pellinen and Rachel Attema to their Sioux Falls office.

Pellinen joins KLJ as an engineer in training within the aviation division. He is a recent graduate of Michigan State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace. Pellinen was part of the MSU rocketry team where he led the structures group.

Also working in the aviation division is Rachel Attema. She will serve as a project assistant for the group. Attema comes to KLJ with over 20 years of experience. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Dordt College.

Kent Exner

Professional engineer joins Apex Engineering Group

ST. CLOUD, MINN. • Kent Exner is a Professional Engineer registered in Minnesota.

He joins Apex Engineering Group in St. Cloud as a senior transportation engineer.

Exner has 24 years of work experience within the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, he has served on several professional organization boards/committees, including Local Road Research Board, Municipal State Aid Screening Board, City Engineers Association of Minnesota, Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers and others.

Rushabh Shah

Essentia Health-Fargo welcomes neonatologist

FARGO, N.D. • Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome neonatologist Dr. Rushabh Shah.

Dr. Shah earned his medical degree from St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Albany Medical Center and fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle.

Jeff Weiler

Cornerstone Bank welcomes chief risk officer

FARGO, N.D. • Jeff Weiler has joined Cornerstone Bank as the chief risk officer in Fargo. He brings more than 26 years of banking experience, including previous roles as chief innovation officer, chief risk officer, executive vice president and an enterprise risk manager.

Originally from Dickinson, North Dakota, Weiler is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking and Northern State University. He currently resides in Fargo with his wife Beth. He has two grown daughters, a son-in-law and granddaughter, who are also in Fargo.

“We are excited to have Jeff join our team,” said COO Deneen Axtman. “He brings a depth of experience in managing risk, leading people, and thinking strategically all of which make him one of the best in the industry.“

Essentia Health-32d Avenue Clinic welcomes gastroenterology specialist

FARGO, N.D. • Vanessa Walker, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology, is excited to join the Essentia Health32nd Avenue Clinic.

Walker received her medical education from South University in Savannah, Georgia, and is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

“I chose gastroenterology because there is such a variety in diagnosis and endoscopic procedures,” said Walker. “I love to help the patients find the root cause of their symptoms and serve as a resource to help them live a healthy life.”