People planning to get their annual flu shot should also consider getting vaccinated against pneumonia, a ThedaCare physician has advised.

Pneumococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection that can cause pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infections. The pneumonia vaccine may help reduce the likelihood of developing or becoming seriously ill from pneumococcal disease, according to Dr. Samuel Beschta, family medicine physician.

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Dr. Silje Solheim Karlsen’s message traveled a great distance to connect with the College of Menominee Nation.

A professor of Nordic literature at the Arctic University of Norway, as well as an adjunct professor at the Sámi University of Applied Sciences, Karlsen is “particularly interested in decolonizing teaching practices and pedagogy related to teaching.” Last month, she presented a public lecture on recent Sámi publications.

The annual meeting of the Gresham Scholarship Board will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 in the board room at Abby Bank, 801 Main St., Gresham.

Election of officers and board members is the main order of business. A full agenda will be available at the meeting.

The all-new season of Wisconsin Life on PBS Wisconsin takes viewers on a trip around the state to visit their neighbors and uncover their unique stories.

Twig’s Beverage in Shawano is featured in the season premiere of Wisconsin Life on PBS Wisconsin 7 p.m. Oct. 9 and will also be available to stream online at that time from anywhere at www.pbswisconsin.org/wilife and on the free PBS app on all streaming devices and smart TVs.

Madeline Stuewer believes storytelling is vital for communities, especially in times of uncertainty.

“It’s something that is more important than a lot of people realize — having that comfort, having a way to share your experiences with future generations, said Stuewer, director of “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” which will be performed in October at the Mielke Arts Center.