Opinion

I look forward to receiving this paper each week. I am a part-time resident. Typing that will make many people say “Pshaw” to what I am about to write. I have been coming to Grand Marais for over 50 years. My grandfather worked for the US Forest Service and picked Grand Marais as his town to retire part time in. He knew Superior National Forest like the back of his hand, and he knew what a gem Grand Marais was.

Boreal Partners Transit New Transportation Option Transportation is an important element of access to health care since challenges with transportation can affect a person’s ability to initiate or follow through with medical appointments. Throughout the U.S., people living in rural areas such as Cook County report both greater struggles with transportation and longer travel distances to accessing health care than the population in general.

Letters to the editor are the opinions of the writer and don’t necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper. Letters should be 300 words or less but exceptions will be made for longer letters in some cases.

September is here and with it the chilly air! Although we still have plenty of warm beautiful days ahead, the cooler nights and changing leaves hint of the seasons to come. This also means a transition in the foods and drinks we are putting in our bodies. A time of year for warming spices to boost the spirit and the body, Fire Cider is a wonderful addition to your autumn beverages.

has the best columnists of any nonmetropolitan newspaper in Minnesota, at least. Or so I say.

Thank You Note I don’t mean to brag or anything but I’ve been around the block. I’ve seen much of this world.