Dig a few holes in the forest and see how little top soil has been composted without biomass in thousands of years. As man continues to build on our green spaces, fields and forests it seems it may be as necessary to compost our forests as creating community agriculture, as our smaller forests will be in demand to produce. The […]

A hundred years ago, it was “unthinkable” that two people of different races would be allowed to marry. Today, we call people who oppose such marriages racist. And today, we have another question of marriage upon us: should two people of the same sex be prevented from marrying? In her October 6 letter to the editor, Mrs. Westerlind calls these […]

In response to the letter from Kent O. I understand your feelings, and why you would want to change the meaning of the word marriage and the culture in which we both live. You also have friends and neighbors who will vote “Yes” for reasons which are not fearful, bigoted, nor unloving. Chuck FlickingerGrand Marais

A triptych of the northern lights hangs in the clinic waiting room. I think a gray wash should be applied over the painting to reflect the colors I have experienced. Should we take a vote on that change? Why not? First, I am not the creator of the painting. I have no real authority to demand changes. Second, the artist […]

We are writing to continue the discussion regarding seaplane rides originating in Grand Marais harbor. We concur with the visitor’s comments regarding the disturbing drone of full-throttle airplane engines over the harbor. There are a very limited number of beautiful days on the shores of Lake Superior…it is on those exact same days we too are plagued by the frequent […]