Nominate a Businesses who is embracing Age-Friendly Practices

For the 4th consecutive year, the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging (AAAA) is awarding Aging Impact Awards to honor businesses that excel in providing exceptional services or accommodations to enhance accessibility and experiences for people of all ages. This can be as simple as making accessibility improvements like as clear signage or keeping sidewalks shoved. Or training staff to engage respectfully with all customers—inclusive of those with hearing, vision, mobility, sensory, or other needs. Creating an Age-Friendly workplace by offering flexible schedules, ergonomic workspaces, and valuing older workers' experience is another way employers can adopt Age-Friendly best practices.

Dr. Terrill steps aside as Ambulance Medical Director

On January 1, 2025, Dr. Ameen Taleb stepped into the role of North Shore Health (NSH) Ambulance Director, succeeding the esteemed Dr. Paul Terrill, who had led the department for over three decades. His departure marks a significant change in the organization.

Doran Acero named to UW Stout Dean’s List

Doran Acero, of Grand Marais, is seeking a Bachelor of Science in Video Production and was named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester.

Historical Reflections

Volumes could probably be written about the historic old Trading Post building and succeeding Trading Posts. The original building was built by Charles J. Johnson and the firm has been in the family every since.