Monday, December 8, 2025

Paul Nelson Receives 2025 Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor

Paul Nelson of Grand Marais has received one of seven 2025 Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honors from the McKnight Foundation in partnership...

When a Bill Shows Up: What to Do When VA Community Care Goes Sideways

Over the past several months, we’ve talked a lot about VA health care—emergency care, urgent care, and community care. One theme keeps resurfacing: while...

Parents, guardians urged to prioritize kids safety around cold water

As temperatures fall and ice begins forming on ponds, small lakes, and other waterways across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds...

Understanding the COMPACT Act: Life-Saving Support When It Matters Most

When a Veteran is in crisis, every second counts — and clear information can make all the difference. The COMPACT Act is designed to...

Blue Cross and Aspirus in Contract Negotiations

The current contract between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Aspirus St. Luke’s Health in Duluth and the surrounding areas is set...

Community Heroes Step Up for Kids

By Krista Starkovich The owners of Anderson’s Greenhouse, Scott and Savannah, are making a big difference in the lives of local children. They’ve been...

Empty Bowls Soup Dinner November 29 at Up Yonder in Grand Marais

By Steve Fernlund Since 2006, the annual Empty Bowls soup dinner and lunch, along with the handmade bowl sale fundraiser, have played a crucial...

Cook County Warns Loss of Food Benefits if Shutdown Continues

By Steve Fernlund Cook County officials warned in a press release issued on October 17 that if the federal government shutdown continues into November, money...

Survivors Pension

Last week we discussed Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). This week we’ll turn to another survivor benefit: Survivors Pension. While DIC is tied to...

UCare Cancels 158,00 Medicare Advantage Policies

David Harvey got the equivalent of a “Dear John” letter from UCare, his Medicare Advantage supple­mental insurance company, earlier this month. He was being...

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Paul Nelson of Grand Marais has received one of seven 2025 Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honors from the McKnight Foundation in partnership...