Saturday, February 28, 2026

Absolute PCA: Strengthening Home Care on the North Shore

Lisa Carsrud, who launched Absolute PCA with her husband Dean, describes the expansion of their services to Grand Marais as “serendipity.” Not only do...

VA Health Care: Taking Care of Yourself Improving Quality of Life, One Appointment at a Time

I have spent years encouraging Veterans to enroll in VA health care. I have also spent years procrastinating on following my own advice. Recently,...

Silver Bay’s MN Veterans Homes Named “Best Nursing Home” for 2026 by U.S. News and World Report magazine

It is clear that the Silver Bay Veterans Home is a special place where the care they give goes far beyond just “clinical” requirements....

The Heavy Lift: Why Shoveling is a High-Stakes Game for North Shore Seniors

For residents of Cook and Lake Counties, the average snowfall turns our area into “a Winter wonderland.” While snow is beautiful, understanding the risks...

Why all the Pink?

If you’ve been to Sonju Arena recently, or even around Two Harbors, you might have come across many people wearing a bright pink hat...

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know: County Veterans Services Explained

A phrase I don’t want to hear from a Veteran or county resident: “I didn’t know the county had a Veterans Services office.” Recently, our...

Curiosity and Care: Jane Wolf’s Path to Speech Therapy on the North Shore

From the moment we started talking, I noticed Jane Wolf’s curiosity about people. When I asked where she was from, she didn’t just answer,...

The Quiet Radicalism of One More Rep: Fitness Trainer AJ Schaefer at Grand Marais Barbell

The stereotype of a fitness trainer is a mix of high-octane energy, questionable science, and a touch of narcissism. AJ Schaefer, a Certified Personal...

VA Health Beneficiary Travel Mileage reimbursement an often-overlooked benefit.

An underused VA health care benefit is Beneficiary Travel, which provides mileage reimbursement for eligible Veterans traveling to and from approved VA health care...

Beyond Week 52: How a Simple Challenge Became a Permanent Lifeline

Two years ago, Donna and Orvis Lunke asked us to meet the Food Shelf Challenge by buying an extra can of peaches when we...

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It must be that time of year again. The phone starts ringing with a familiar set of questions: “Where’s my VA W-2?” “Are my...