Saturday, March 7, 2026

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....

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,...

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The following table contains a list of Real Property located in Lake County on which taxes and penalties became delinquent on January 2, 2026....