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“At Dusk,

“We all must choose,

“To watch shadows lengthen,

“Or to let our faces reflect Sunset.”

—Helen Sue Isely

Better Business 

Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota

With the completion of a one-day special session on May 25, the Minnesota Legislature has adjourned. Gov. Tim Walz deserves high praise for uniting the Republican Senate and the DFL House of Representatives on a budget for the next two years.

Movies bridge generational divides. Great movies also shape a generation, creating a common experience. 

It’s known brushing your teeth twice a day is crucial to keeping your smile bright, but most probably don’t understand how dental hygiene can impact your overall health, especially as you age.

Going to the dentist’s office for a check-up always makes me nervous. Even though I brush and floss, I can’t help but worry a little when the hygienist starts poking around. It is nice to get a good report at the end of the exam.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

It all started a few years ago when a Duluth native received a seemingly innocent phone call asking questions about her family and retirement plan. 

Social Security Administration

For caregivers helping older or frail relatives, preparing for future needs can be almost as stressful as providing day-to-day help with feeding, dressing, bathing, medications and loving socialization.