ROI. It’s an acronym common in the business world. It means… Return on Investment. In other words, am I getting what I paid for, and then some? Can that same formula be applied to how our public servants invest our tax dollars? That’s the question being batted around this week with the appearance of ... Continue Reading
Art and Culture and Community
Arts & Culture "A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others." ― Salvador Dali Before we begin, a little “full disclosure” is in order. I am not an artist. I don’t sing, play, dance, paint, or sculpt. I don’t do any rosemaling, acting, carving, or scrapbooking. I’m not a photographer, ... Continue Reading
Honorable Mention
Behind the Scenes It is widely accepted that our many particular recreational destinations are what help make this area so special. Things like Black Rocks, Presque Isle, Sugarloaf, Lake Superior, and all the other cool spots that locals love, and visitors love to discover. Hard to argue with the list of ‘places’ that ... Continue Reading
Public Art • Road Work • Other Words
Public Art Paintings, sculptures, music, dance... all that stuff, usually outdoors and free, that's Public Art. We typically don't bother trying to define and categorize it. We just enjoy it! Like the murals appearing around town. Of course, there have always been murals, but they're definitely experiencing a surge ... Continue Reading