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The YWCA Duluth has served the community for 130 years, and now could use our help in funding their important programs.

Lawmakers search for ways to deter violence

A California proposal would stiffen the punishment for attacks in the emergency room, as violence against workers in the hospital is rising.

Patients hurl verbal abuse at Michelle Ravera every day in the emergency room. Physical violence is less common, she said, but has become a growing threat.

In California, assaulting paramedics or other emergency medical workers in the field carries stiffer fines and jail time than assaulting emergency room staffers. State lawmakers are considering a measure that would standardize the penalties.

In California, assaulting paramedics or other emergency medical workers in the field carries stiffer fines and jail time than assaulting emergency room staffers. State lawmakers are considering a measure that would standardize the penalties.

In California, assaulting paramedics or other emergency medical workers in the field carries stiffer fines and jail time than assaulting emergency room staffers. State lawmakers are considering a measure that would standardize the penalties.

Violence against ER workers is on the rise. A California bill proposes tougher penalties to deter attacks, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.

On Thursday, the YWCA Duluth received a $15,000 donation from AT&T to support their work to help at-risk women affected by the digital divide.

The nonprofit will host a farewell celebration Sunday for the program that offered academic and life skills education.