Saturday, March 21, 2026

Protect Yourself from Medical Identity Theft

Medicare fraud is at a record high. The years 2025 and 2026 have seen huge fraud losses and more enforcement actions than ever. Medicare...

Wellness Wednesday from the North Shore Health Group

When someone is feeling overwhelmed, deeply stressed, or hopeless, access to dangerous items like firearms or large amounts of medication can increase the risk...

Endometriosis Awareness Month: The Common Condition Nobody Talks About

Endometriosis was medically described as early as 1690, yet I do not recall ever hearing the word until I was well into my twenties....

Aspirus Lake View Names New Clinic Manager

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Aspirus Health is pleased to announce that Rachel Gischia has been promoted to clinic manager at the Aspirus Lake View...

Who Should You Call? Understanding the Role of Veterans Services

Recently, our office received a call from a concerned community member about a local Veteran. The caller meant well—and I appreciate that. It prompted...

Managing Trash is Half Bear-Proofing and Half Social Hour

(Third in a four-part weekly series reporting on managing trash and recycling) In metro areas, trash is like a vanishing act. You wheel a plastic...

Women Veterans: Yes, They Exist And VA Health Care Is Ready for Them

Believe it or not, women have been serving in the United States military for quite some time. Not just since last Tuesday. Not just...

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....

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The Lake County Planning Commission sat in session at 5:00 p.m. on this date and conducted hearings and other business.  C-26-001– Motion by Guenthner supported...