Question: Now that Minnesota’s hands free law is in effect it seems there are numerous vehicles pulled over on the shoulder with the driver talking or texting on the phone. This seems unsafe. Is it legal and if not what is the recommended procedure upon receiving a call or text that needs a prompt response and hands free options are […]
Vulnerable adult protection and maltreatment investigation
Maltreatment including neglect and financial exploitation, is experienced by 1 out of every 10 people, ages 60 and older, who live at home. This statistic is likely an underestimate because many victims are unable or afraid to disclose or report the violence. Cook County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has a role in creating safety for vulnerable adults by […]
Oral Health Task Force removes barriers to visiting the dentist
Cook County and Grand Portage children, youth up to age 26, along with pregnant mothers who do not have dental insurance, can receive free dental care at Grand Marais Family Dentistry on Monday, Oct 21. The Oral Health Task Force (OHTF), a program of the North Shore Health Care Foundation (NSHCF), is sponsoring its ninth “Free Day at the Dentist” […]
The time is now, take a chance
Former President Jimmy Carter, diplomat of peace, builder of houses for humanity, Sunday School teacher at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, and one of my role models, brought up an interesting and perhaps paradoxical Bible passage: “Whoever watches the wind will not plant; Whoever looks at the cloud will not reap… Sow your seed in the morning, and at […]
Gloria M. Ofsthun
Gloria M. Ofsthun passed away peacefully on September 29, 2019. A lifelong resident of Minneapolis, the North Shore was her beloved second home for over 60 years. Whether in a tent in the Rec Park, a condo in Tofte, a small resort cabin in Croftville, the Best Western in Grand Marais, or more recently, a family cabin overlooking Lake Superior, […]
October activities at North Shore Living
The residents of North Shore Living are sorry to see the summer come to an end, but look forward to all the activities that cooler weather brings. The household kitchens are all stocked for some baking fun, and there will be plenty of craft activities gearing up as we prepare for our annual holiday sale to be held in early […]
Historical Reflections
Glenn Larsen of Grand Marais shared this photo of the Grand Marais harbor, taken sometime in the 1950s, which highlights the Coast Guard building and some fish houses and boats near Artist Point. The fish houses, which were built on top of a long dock, are long gone, just like most of the commercial fishing on Lake Superior. From 1920 […]
Down Memory Lane
10 YEARS AGOOCT. 10, 2009 A 73-year-old Lutsen man has been arrested and charged with an armed robbery at the casino window of the Grand Portage Trading Post Oct. 1. The suspect wore a ski mask and rubber dishwashing gloves during the robbery, and carried a rifle with a silver scope. No shots were fired and no one was injured. […]
Get your shot – It’s not “just” the flu!
Flu season is almost here, and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is once again sponsoring public flu shot clinics where people over the age of 9 years can quickly, conveniently, and affordably get their annual flu vaccination. You may ask yourself, “Why all the fuss? It’s just the flu.” There is a common misconception that influenza is just an inconvenience. In fact, […]