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Editorial

Amid cold and flu season, check labels on OTC meds

With flu season apparently in full swing, plus colds and COVID in the mix, Aspirus Health Care recommends some caution when reaching for over-the-counter medications to treat whatever bug might have struck. Aspirus Pharmacy Resident Kenneth Yuk reminds the public to review labels carefully ...

Snowmobile safety always good idea

The amount of snow the region has received this winter has certainly been well received by those who enjoy snow sports, including snowmobile enthusiast who are enjoying some of the best trail conditions in years. The well-groomed trails that crisscross the Upper Peninsula are hosting scores of ...

The Washington Post on national nutrition guidelines

The Trump administration has flipped the national food pyramid as part of its campaign to “Make America Healthy Again,” and once again the new dietary guidelines recommend Americans change their food habits. The main takeaway: don’t get takeaway. Eat more protein and fats. Scale back on ...

Snow shoveling can impact health

With a lotof snow on the ground, driveway and walkway clearing is taking place every day in Superiorland. And a great deal of it is accomplished by out-of-shape homeowners looking to save a little money by doing it themselves. There might be problems with this picture. According to one medical ...

State seeks public input on proposed firewood quarantine

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is inviting Michigan stakeholders to provide comments on a proposed firewood quarantine. The proposed quarantine would restrict the movement of firewood originating outside the state of Michigan to help prevent the introduction and ...

Seasonal motoring a challenge

With the surge of snowfall in our area, we’d like to take a moment to remind our readers just how important it is to use caution when driving during winter in Superiorland. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website offers the following tips: • Slow down. It’s harder to ...