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A poem for Grand Marais
One Mild Day After visiting Ben Franklin, Sven and Ole took a ride on a Java Moose Past the White Pine and beautiful Birch Bark To the Beaver House where they looked into Blue Water And saw an Angry Trout eating a Wild Onion with a Crooked Spoon. Full Story
Recognition for Sherman Benson
Very interesting advertisement about the local hospital turning 50. I was particularly pleased that my old friend, Sherman Benson, was given credit where credit was due. I know he was very proud to have been instrumental in acquiring a hospital for this community. Since its inception it has continued to grow and improve. Full Story
Caribou needs grading, not mowing
During the summer, my wife and I live just off the Caribou Trail near Tait Lake. Until this summer we have always admired how well the county maintains the unpaved portion of this road. Something has changed this summer and not for the better. Full Story
Single payer system works elsewhere
I am writing in reply to Rae Piepho's letter of August 15. Rae, in her letter, recognizes the need for health care reform, but asks can it be accomplished in a "capitalist" way that does not reward "for profit" insurance companies without the "non-socializing" of America? She seems to reject categorically the "single payer system" for being "socialistic. Full Story
Pharmacist says goodbye
Derek and I, along with our daughter Madison and our parents, Bill and Helene Wurtz, would like to send this to all of you in the community of Grand Marais and all residents of Cook County. Full Story
Sad to see pharmacist and family go
I was saddened to read Lesli Higgins' letter in last week's paper regarding the leaving of Derek and Nikki Engelhaupt and family. I can't count the number of times that Nikki made the medicines I take for my migraines more affordable. Nikki went above and beyond to help me. Full Story
Change from 1% sales tax would be positive
Those attending the Aug. 24 public hearing on the 1 percent tax question witnessed something rare and encouraging Full Story
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