What Affects Home Insurance Rates?

Home insurance rates continue to rise here in Minnesota and Wisconsin and many homeowners feel the impact firsthand. Several factors drive these increases. Supply chain disruptions raised material costs. Natural disasters are happening more frequently and cause more costly damage. Large-scale rebuilding efforts – like those following California wildfires – continue to strain the system. […]

Medicare AEP: What You Need To Know

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) gives individuals the opportunity to review and make changes to their coverage for the upcoming year. The 2025 AEP begins October 15 and ends December 7, with all plan changes taking effect on January 1, 2026. Take time each fall to review your coverage. Premiums, provider networks, and prescription costs […]

Back-to-School Bus Safety: A Family Guide for Northland Kids & Parents

Most public and many private schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin mark Labor Day weekend as the final stretch of summer vacation before kids head back for a new school year. In less than a week, we’ll all need to remember to stay alert around buses and school zones as the hustle and bustle of loading […]