Minnesotans with disabilities need to be informed consumers concerning the upcoming health insurance exchange and how it will affect them. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was signed into law…
Day: December 10, 2012
Olmstead planning committee needs input
Minnesotans with disabilities need good choice about where to live and need to obtain quality services in community settings that best meet their needs. A committee of Minnesotans has been…
Let it snow: Stay safe and healthy this winter
Minnesotans are settling in for another winter. It’s time to get ready for the challenges of ice, snow and cold. For everyone, especially people with disabilities, winter weather can be…
Northland 300 marks 25 years on North Shore’s snowy trails
Snowmobiles have changed greatly in 25 years and so has the Northland 300. This pioneering snowmobile ride is marking 25 years of fun and fundraising Jan. 23-27. The organizers of…
Editor's Column - December 2012
Here it is, the first week of December, and we’ve had very little snow or cold. Living in Minnesota, we know that very little snow and very little cold is…
Understand how cold affects the skin
Planning to attend the St. Paul’s Red Bull Crashed ice races, a Special Olympics Polar Plunge, or a winter festival activity? Information is available about how to prevent frostnip and…