Opinion

Brimson post office sees change, a place to gather

In a small but strong community like Brimson, a post office can be a link to creating community.After 20 years of working at the Brimson US Post Office, Lynn Boggie finished her final shift last Friday.Located about 30 miles from the closest post offices in Two Harbors or Hoyt Lakes, many living in the area say that Boggie has served well taking care of the comings and goings of packages, bills, newspapers and mail ranging from connecting to the bigger world and taking care of daily business.Starting as a clerk 20 years ago, Boggie was Brimson’s postmaster for a time.

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Lake County Livin’

Black Beach Inn Holiday Craft ShowDecember brings the start of Christmas and an annual tradition in Silver Bay, the Black Beach Inn Holiday Craft Show (formerly known as the Mall of AmericInn).Our first year I wore my red alpaca sweater to foster the holiday spirit.

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