Thursday, December 25, 2025

Looking for a Little Luckin the New Year?

Though my Pop always said, “Don’t wish your life away,” I’m kind of looking forward to saying goodbye to 2025. It’s been a rough...

Staying Connected: Support for Veterans with Hearing Loss

Not an endorsement—just information you may find helpful. Hearing loss is one of the most common service-connected disabilities among Veterans. Years of exposure to aircraft...

Access Secured: Aspirus Facilities Guaranteed for BCBS Members Through 2027

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBS-MN) and Aspirus Health have reached a two-year agreement, ensuring all Aspirus facilities, including the former St. Luke’s...

Seeing the Silver Lining While Going for the Gold

AEOA Give to the Max donations aid local food shelves VIRGINIA, Minn. – In November, Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency joined thousands of non-profit organizations and...

From Classroom to Community: EBD Students Set for New Adventures

I always appreciate when folks reach out to tell me what they have going on, and I couldn’t help but smile when I saw...

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...

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Invasive pests can hide on festive foliage MN Department of Agriculture St. Paul, MN: Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they...