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Appreciating the classics What we like best about the Northern Wilds are the things that never change. A special vista, a secret lake or a favorite hiking trail are the sort of things that draw us back time and again. Sometimes, we bring the best things with us when we visit these places. Perhaps it’s a floppy hat that’s been on many adventures or a wood/canvas canoe that’s criss-crossed the Quetico. These familiar places and objects can evoke nostalgia or just make you feel good. That’s why they’re classics.

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In this issue, we’ve featured some Northern Wilds classics. We have some exquisite photos by Paul Sundberg of the wonderful stone structures in Gooseberry Falls State Park that were constructed by young men working in the Civilian Conservation Corps 80 years ago. Mike Furtman discusses what it is about wooden canoes and Duluth packs that makes them so well suited to paddling in the canoe country. Brenda Hadrich penned an ode to an old tent. Delving into the corners of his tackle box, Gord Ellis came up with some classic fishing lures. Taking fish to the table, Chuck Viren looks at classic ways to prepare two Lake Superior favorites—lake trout and herring.

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of the best-loved residents of the Gunflint Trail; the dogs that greet and entertain visitors to resorts. Breana Roy compiled a collection of summer pictures from past Northern Wilds photo contests. Intrepid traveler Julia Prinselaar takes us to the Scottish Highlands, where she learned more about the traditional tanning of sheep, deer and even fish skins.

Fans of North Shore and Isle Royale history will appreciate Elle Andra-Warner’s story of a luxury yacht that became a working boat on western Lake Superior.

We’ve reached the point in summer when the days become noticeably shorter. Mornings and evenings are cool and refreshing. Biting insects are few. It’s a great time to enjoy just about any outdoor activity. If you are visiting the North Shore on the U.S. side of the border, be sure to plan ahead, because places to stay and to camp are either reserved in advance or fill up quickly. Have a mask in your pocket or, better yet, on your face, because many places require their use. And, as they say in Cook County, please stay one moose apart from folks who are not in your group. Most of all, slow down, take a deep breath and enjoy summer before it slips away.—Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt

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CCC water tower Gooseberry Falls. | PAUL SUNDBERG

CCC replica bench and stone work. | PAUL SUNDBERG

Classic stonework a legacy of the CCC NORTH SHORE—The Civilian Conservation Corps was created during the Great Depression to provide work for legions of unemployed young men. Men enrolled in the program were sent to camps administered by the Army, often in rural areas, where they worked on projects for soil and water conservation, forestry and enhancements to state and national parks. The CCC lasted from 1933 to 1942. During that span of time Minnesota had 148 camps with 77,000 workers.

CCC building with mushrooms at window corners. | PAUL SUNDBERG

A remarkable number of CCC camps were located on the North Shore and throughout northeastern Minnesota. Their work created lasting legacies for everyone who enjoys the outdoors. You can happen upon red pine plantations marked with mossy, wooden signs indicating they were planted by the CCC. But the most visible fruits of their efforts are the wonderful stone and log structures they built in state parks.

Paul Sundberg, the retired manager of Gooseberry State Park and freelance outdoor photographer, said that over 80 stone and log structures and other objects such as drinking fountains and picnic tables in the park were built by the CCC. The park has a self-guided legacy tour so visitors can see and appreciate their works. There is even a statue dedicated to CCC workers in the park.

Especially notable at Gooseberry is the stonework. Two Italian stonemasons, John Berini and Joe Cattaneo, directed the crews who built many of the buildings. The stones are multicolored. The dark stone came from a quarry near East Beaver Bay and the red rocks came from a quarry near the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Sand for the mortar came from Flood Bay east of Two Harbors. The logs for the buildings were cut in Cascade State Park. At the time, the area

exceptionally significant for their remarkable stone construction. The intricate designs use imaginative combinations of red, blue, brown and black granite. This stonework is the most visually distinctive masonry construction in the state park system. The park’s landscape design is one of the most extensive and comprehensive state park designs from the period, involving professionals from the Minnesota Central Design Office as well as consulting landscape architects.”

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Lakeview Shelter Gooseberry Falls. | PAUL SUNDBERG around Gooseberry had been logged around the turn of the century by the Nestor Logging Company.

The crowning achievement was the 300foot “castle in the park,” a wall that is just visible from the highway on the west side of the Gooseberry River bridge. The immensity of the “castle” can only be appreciated by walking through the park. Sundberg said the young men on the CCC crews used to like to sit on the wall with fishing rods.

Tourists would ask what they were catching

and the young men would string them along with fish stories. It wasn’t until the tourists peered over the wall that they realized there was nothing but dry ground far below. Sundberg said a more lasting example of the CCC crews’ humor can be found on the back side of a building that is no longer in use, where they carved the face of a Martian in the stone.

According to the Minnesota Historical Society, “The CCC/Rustic Style historic resources at Gooseberry Falls State Park are

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Bluefin Bay Resorts under new ownership TOFTE—The Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts— an award-winning collection of Lake Superior resorts—was purchased by North Shore native, Joe Swanson, and business partner, Pipasu Soni, of BFB Management, LLC, on June 30.

sets are also exceptional. I’m confident we’ve selected an ownership team that is deeply committed to continuing the Bluefin Bay tradition of creating memorable vacation experiences for guests for years to come,” Rysdahl said.

Dennis Rysdahl, who co-founded and managed the resort properties for 36 years, listed the resorts for sale in early 2019 as part of a succession plan. The first condos at Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior opened for business in 1984, followed by Temperance Landing in 2006, and Surfside on Lake Superior in 2008. Combined, the three lakeside resorts have 229 bedrooms and can host up to 704 guests across a collection of guest rooms, suites, condos and townhomes.

Also included in the sale were the resorts’ three restaurants: The Bluefin Grille, Coho Café and Bakery, Waves of Superior Café, as well as Waves of Superior Spa. In addition, the resort properties include indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, fitness centers, tennis courts, ice rinks, children’s play areas, and wedding and event venues.

In planning for his succession, Rysdahl sought to find a buyer who would carry on the legacy of first-rate lodging and amenities, warm and friendly hospitality, and the high quality of guest service for which the Bluefin Bay brand is known. For Rysdahl, that also meant developing the resorts’ leadership team and selecting an owner who would continue the longstanding commitment to the Bluefin Bay staff, owner partners, and the local community.

“I knew when I saw Joe Swanson’s name on the list of potential buyers that he was one of us. He shares a history here, as well as our core values and commitment to the community. Pipasu Soni’s resume and skill

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For Joe Swanson, owning Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts is a dream come true. A Silver Bay native, Swanson worked at Bluefin Bay for seven years during high school and college in housekeeping, dining and maintenance positions.

Now a 401(k) and business advisor in the Twin Cities, when Swanson saw the resort for sale, he immediately contacted his friend and business partner, Pipasu Soni, a public company CFO, to discuss the idea.

“We’re deeply committed to advancing the culture and reputation of Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts developed by Dennis and his team,” Swanson said. “The Bluefin Bay team is the best I’ve ever met, bar none!

That’s a tribute to Dennis’ leadership and hard work to create a community and experience beloved by so many.”

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Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts was purchased by North Shore native Joe Swanson and business partner Pipasu Soni on June 30. | SUBMITTED As part of the transition, Rysdahl will remain on contract to provide leadership and mentor the management team, which is especially important as they navigate operating during the Covid pandemic.

“We’ve had great success over the last two years building a capable and committed leadership team in preparation for an eventual sale, and the new owners will retain that team. I have a high degree of confidence that the operations of the resorts will continue to thrive,” Rysdahl confirmed.

Frank Jermusek, President of SVN | Northco Real Estate Services out of Minneapolis brokered the sale.

“I have been involved with a number of resort sales on the North Shore over the last few years and was struck by the immediate connection the buying team and selling team had right out of the gate. Closing a transaction during the lockdown was very challenging and I think it took the perfect fit to make that happen,” Jermusek said.

There are two new single-track trails being built this year in Lake County: one in the Demonstration Forest near Two Harbors, and Split Rock Wilds between the historic Split Rock Lighthouse and Beaver Bay. | SUBMITTED

Dave Cizmas expects the Split Rock Wilds trail system to be classified as “intermediate with advance features” upon competition. | SUBMITTED

Lake County builds new bike trails TWO HARBORS— In recent years, the Lake Superior Basin has been developed into a renowned mountain biking destination, drawing riders from around the country.

In places like Duluth, Thunder Bay, Marquette and Copper Harbor, mountain bikers enjoy hundreds of miles of world-class singletrack trails that take full advantage of Superiors natural terrain and beauty.

On the North Shore, more than 16 miles of new wilderness flow trail were completed just last year between Britton Peak and Lutsen Mountain in a project spearheaded by the Superior Cycling Association (SCA) in Cook County. The new trails, Jackpot and High Climber, flow beautifully along the Sawtooth Mountains with plenty of berms, features, and overlooks that make the ride enjoyable for single-track riders of all levels.

Now, in 2020, there is another exciting trail system in the works in nearby Lake County. As a part of their current trails’ initiative, Lake County is in the process of adding its own series of single-track trails, some 50+ miles or so, to utilize a landscape that feels like it was made for riding.

“It’s a very exciting time for single-track on the Shore” says Dave Cizmas, Lake County Recreation Forester and project lead for Lake County’s new single-track trail systems.

Cizmas has been mountain biking seriously for over 10 years, and took over as the county’s recreation forester in March of 2019.

Prior to working for Lake County, Cizmas worked as a forester for Douglas County, Wisc., and served on the COGGS (Cyclists of Gitchi Gumee Shores) board in Duluth.

He is currently on the Spirit Mountain board of directors.

According to Cizmas, there are two new single-track trail systems being built this year in Lake County: Demonstration Forest near Two Harbors, and Split Rock Wilds between the historic Split Rock Lighthouse and Beaver Bay. Located a few miles inland from Two Harbors, the Demonstration Forest trails will consist of 15-20 miles of relatively beginner-friendly trail once complete.

“Already, there are 7 miles of completed, rideable trail in Demonstration Forest,” says Cizmas, “with four of those miles being proper single-track. For the rest, a Minnesota Conservation Corps crew (MCC) is doing more work as we speak.”

The Demonstration Forest project is being funded in large part by the One Track Mind Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is funding mountain bike trail building and maintenance across the United States.

The trails being built in this area will continue to be beginner-intermediate level single-track, passing through forested landscapes with minimal elevation change.

“The Demonstration Forest trails have a classic, hand-built feel to them” says Cizmas, who describes the construction of the new trails as “old-school.” Unlike the new trails in Cook County, which are flowy with plenty of berms and features, the new Demonstration Forest trails are designed to be “tighter and ‘twistier’, with fewer berms and more of a rugged feel to them.”

Also of note, Demonstration Forest is situated upon an esker—a natural gravel deposit resulting from the meltwater of a retreating glacier. Because of this it will be less suscep-

tible to wet conditions, allowing the new system to stay open in all types of weather.

The second trail system in the works this year is the highly anticipated Split Rock Wilds, a set of trails that Cizmas expects to be classified as “intermediate with advance features” upon completion.

Split Rock State Park, with plans to extend the trail North to Cove Point. Eventually the hope is to extend the system all the way to Beaver Bay proper.

“Next year we’re hoping to build another 8-10 miles that will make it a big loop,” says Cizmas. “We’re building the advance trail

Located a few miles inland from Two Harbors, the Demonstration Forest trails will consist of 15-20 miles of relatively beginner-friendly trail once complete.

“This is the big project,” says Cizmas, “the one everyone is looking forward to. Currently we have three crews building in there, and hope to complete 12-16 miles by the end of the year.”

Unlike the nearby flow trails Jackpot and High Climber, Split Rock Wilds is mostly rock with a gabbro and granite base that “will look smooth but have a ton of traction.”

There will be a plethora of overlooks along the trail, making it a destination bike trail despite its challenging terrain.

Just like with Demonstration Forest, the Split Rock Wild Trails are being built more as traditional single-track, with few berms and added bike features along the way.

“On these trails, the rock is the feature” says Cizmas, who compares the Split Rock Wilds to Piedmont in Duluth, or parts of the Pincushion system in Grand Marais.

this year, the beginner loop on more mellow terrain next year. Then, the next phase will be to get through some private land and connect the trail to Beaver Bay.” Currently, there is no legal access to Split Rock Wilds, but Cizmas implores riders to be patient and come ready to ride next spring when the trail officially opens.

“Keep your ears open for announcements and updates,” says Cizmas. “We will need lots of wheels on the trail next spring to pack it down.”

For updates and information on the new Lake County trails, visit the Lake County Mountain Bike Trails (LCMBT) Facebook page, or check out the trail postings on: trailforks.com.—Eric Weicht

The Split Rock Wilds southern terminus will be located at the new campground at

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A Taste of Summer Anyone who lives or visits the North Shore knows that summer is fleeting. With limited time until kids go back to school and the snow starts falling, we must make the most of summer fun. From swimming and boating, to blueberry picking, waterfall hikes, fishing and picnics on the beach, there’s no shortage of activities. Here’s a small taste of summer on the North Shore, supplied by our photo contest participants (visit northernwilds.com to enter in the current photo contest, open now until Sept. 30).

Even moose like to cool off in a pond on a hot summer day. | ED LEE

Like many dogs, Angus here enjoys a ride on the pontoon. | CRAIG CAMPBELL

Nothing says summer like birds, blue skies and a bright, yellow sunflower. | LINDA DUNLAP

Summer means the hummingbirds are back in full force— keep those feeders full and clean. | JEAN BRISLANCE 10

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When it gets too warm, take a dip in the lake; there are more than enough lakes to choose from. | BOB BERLUTE

You know summer is here when you see and hear the loons.

Brenda Hadrich took this photo during feeding time. | BRENDA HADRICH

Summer is a great time to go view the raging waterfalls.

This photo was taken from the bridge over Poplar River. | MELISSA DRESSELY

Wolf Ridge camp songs The staff at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (ELC) in Finland are recording camp song videos once a week and uploading the videos on Youtube. So far, they’ve uploaded four videos, with more on the way. Each video provides the lyrics, so you can sing along. To watch the videos, follow Wolf Ridge ELC on Youtube.

This is a “repeat after me” song and a “do as I do” song. The lead person sings the first line with corresponding gestures, and everyone else repeats it back.

You can’t go berry picking without tasting your spoils. Whether its blueberry, raspberry or strawberry picking, you can’t go wrong! | BRITT TROVALL

There was a great big moose (repeat).

He drank his juice with care (repeat).

And he drank a lotta juice (repeat).

But he got some in his hair (repeat).

There was a great big moose (repeat).

He drank his juice with care (repeat).

And he drank a lotta juice (repeat).

But he got some in his hair (repeat).

I said oh way oh (repeat).

I said oh way oh (repeat).

Way oh, way oh, way oh, way oh (repeat).

Way oh, way oh, way oh, way oh (repeat).

Waaaay oh, waaaay oh (repeat).

Waaaay oh, waaaay oh (repeat).

Way oh, way oh, way oh, way oh (repeat).

Way oh, way oh, way oh, way oh (repeat).

The moose’s name was Fred (repeat).

Now he’s a sticky moose (repeat).

And he drank his juice in bed (repeat).

Full of juice (repeat).

The moose’s name was Fred (repeat).

On the loose (repeat).

And he drank his juice in bed (repeat).

I said oh way oh (repeat).

I said oh way oh (repeat).

Way oh, way oh, way oh, way oh (repeat).

Way oh, way oh, way oh, way oh (repeat).

Waaaay oh, waaaay oh (repeat).

Waaaay oh, waaaay oh (repeat).

Way oh, way oh, way oh, way oh (repeat).

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After going for a swim, these two dogs were happily fighting over the ever-important stick. | NEIL PARSONS NORTHERN WILDS

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Canadian tourism faces existential struggle ONTARIO— In July, northwestern Ontario’s Sunset Country tourism released a short video that wasn’t about promoting tourism. Instead, the video pointed out that drive-up resorts and fly-in outposts, which depend on American customers for more than 90 percent of their business, are at a complete standstill due to the pandemic-related border closure.

Most operations chose to not open this year. However, they continue to have significant costs for maintenance and upkeep. But lodge operators say that unlike other Canadian industries, tourism has not received targeted support and financial assistance from the government. They warn that without such intervention, the nation’s tourism industry is facing catastrophic devastation. If that happens, the effects on the Canadian economy will be long-lasting.

“Tourism in Canada is larger than agriculture, forestry and mining combined,” says Ted Putnam, owner of Hawk Lake Lodge east of Kenora. “It brings billions of dollars into the country. That money stays in the country.”

Putnam, who is on the Sunset Country board of directors, says lodges that have been operated by the same families for decades are in danger of going under. Most chose not to open this year, because Canada had a stricter lockdown than the U.S., including restrictions on cross-provincial travel, which limited their ability to attract Canadian customers.

The operating costs associated with opening their businesses are substantial, especially when they were faced with the likelihood of few customers and the possibility of having to shut down if virus cases surged. The reality is that 2020 covid closures have cost the lodge industry the end of the ice fishing season, the spring bear hunt, spring and summer fishing and very likely the fall bear hunt.

“This is a seasonal business,” Putnam said. “That’s what makes our situation so difficult. Now we are nervous about next year.”

The lodge operators are not calling for the border to the U.S. to reopen. The vast majority of Canadians do not want to see the order open until the U.S. has contained the novel coronavirus. What they do want is a recognition of their plight by the Canadian government.

“No one seems to be hearing our voice,” said Putnam.

“We don’t think the government cares about us. We may not be the GMs and Chryslers of the world, but if you add us up, we have a substantial economic impact.”

Thunder Bay, an urban tourism destination on Lake Superior, has fared somewhat better. Paul Pepe, the city’s tourism director, says U.S. travelers account for 33 percent of the Thunder Bay’s tourism market, as opposed to 95 percent for the lodges and fly-in outposts. Ontarians from the southern part of the province are venturing to the city, even though the Ministry of Health is still advising no travel.

“We’re seeing some new trends,” Pepe said. “We have a younger market coming from Toronto and there are more Canadian motorcyclists than we’ve seen in recent years.

Right now, we’re celebrating these little successes.”

Pepe can also cite grim statistics. One third of Ontario’s tourism attractions don’t expect to survive the year. This is actually an improvement, because 60 percent were saying they wouldn’t make it as recently as May. He is optimistic the government will act to help the tourism industry weather the covid storm.

“Saving the industry now benefits everyone later,” he said.

For Putnam, government intervention can’t come soon enough.

Ted Putnam, owner of Hawk Lake Lodge, says that with help from the government, many resorts and outfitters may not survive to reopen when the pandemic subsides. | SUBMITTED do. It just crushes me. We’ve put our blood, sweat and tears into our businesses.”—Shawn Perich

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For many years, I camped out of a small travel trailer with my husband and three young boys. For the extra sleeping room, we took a pup tent and had a fold down seat in our Suburban. We experienced the Lake Superior Circle Tour, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota North Shore State Parks and much more.

We were introduced to the BWCAW when the boys reached middle school, and a whole new world opened.

But, we needed a tent. We needed a real tent. We went to an Ely outfitter who sold used gear at the end of the season.

It was in 1998 that we bought our “Walrus” tent for half price. Over the years we’ve tried other tents; it has remained our best tent.

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Fast forward to 2018. Before setting up that tent, I bragged to our companions about the integrity of the best tent before even getting it out of the sack. I told of it remaining stable and dry during times of wind, rain and snow. It kept us cool and mosquito free as well.

As memories began to jump out of the pages of my camping past, I couldn’t help but notice how the elastic flap fasteners had lost their stretch.

I also saw the faded look to the tent and the seams gleaming with past sealer applications. “What’s going on?” I asked myself. “Yesterday, the tent was new.” I did the math; it was far from new.

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As I daydreamed, the physical characteristics of the tent began to blur with my physical capabilities. My joint elasticity is a bit challenged; my hair has faded. Occasionally, I need medical seam sealer, a.k.a. a cast and I am seldom without prescribed exercises from the physical therapist.

With some sadness, quickly replaced by gratitude, I reconciled that both the tent and I have weathered life’s storms. I am more careful navigating a rocky portage; I have lightened the load in my pack, and I maintain a fitness regime.

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WANTED: A few masked men and women GRAND MARAIS— It’s a busy summer in Grand Marais and nearly every business is short-staffed. Toss in the novel coronavirus pandemic and businesses must cater to not only to their customer’s needs, but also their safety. Some businesses are requiring masks and limiting the number of customers allowed inside. To do so, the businesses need a greeter at the door.

Staffing is already stretched thin, so some businesses are unable to dedicate an employee to door-greeting duties. Fortunately, that’s a role that can easily be filled by community volunteers. The use of volunteers to assist businesses began last spring, when the local grocery stores offered curbside-only service. Volunteers helped with shopping and delivering groceries to customers’ vehicles.

As summer’s throngs of visitors arrived, local resi-

dent Roger Barton reached out to local businesses to see if any could use volunteer help. He heard back from three: Joy & Company, Lake Superior Trading Post and Buck’s Hardware. They were in need of greeters.

Working with Claire Smith, Barton began developing a team of volunteers who spend three or four hours outside the store wearing a mask. They greet customers, offer hand sanitizer and make sure everyone is wearing a mask. If a store reaches its capacity, they’ll often hold customers outside the door.

The volunteer greeter program, which began in June, has attracted enough individuals to provide the stores with a few greeters.

Barton says they could use a few more volunteers. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer greeter can contact him at (218) 370-9637.

—Shawn Perich

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ISLE ROYALE— National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Denice Swanke as permanent superintendent of Isle Royale National Park, Michigan, effective August 16.

“I’m very excited about joining the team at Isle Royale National Park,” Swanke said. “The Upper Peninsula, Lake Superior, and Isle Royale National Park are very special places, and I look forward to working with the park staff and stakeholders. I have yet to experience “enough” snow in my life and hope that gets tested in winters to come.”

Denice Swanke is the new

Aaron Kania is the new permanent

Swanke is currently acting super- superintendent of Isle Royale district ranger for the Kawishiwi intendent and deputy superin- National Park, effective Aug. 16.

Ranger District, is headquartered tendent of Denali National Park | SUBMITTED in Ely. | SUBMITTED and Preserve, a post she has held since November 2016. In 2019, she served as the acting superintendent of Mount Rushmore Ely, is not an unknown for Kania. He has family in Minnesota National Memorial. Prior to her current position, Swanke and has spent time exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe was superintendent of Little Bighorn Battlefield National Area Wilderness and surrounding landscapes with his two Monument from 2012 through 2016. She previously served daughters. Kania is an avid boater with lots of time spent in acting superintendent roles in Bighorn Canyon National kayaking, rafting and canoeing the rivers, lakes, and oceans of North America. He has spent much of his free time backRecreation Area and Horace Albright Training Center. packing along with hunting and fishing some of the best Aaron Kania recently took over as the new permanent dis- places on earth. Kania is excited to add many more stories trict ranger for the Kawishiwi Ranger District, which is head- and adventures in the Elyarea, “Being lucky enough to work quartered out of Ely. He most recently served as a Supervi- on the Superior National Forest is a dream.” sory Ranger with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in southwestern Utah. The Kawishiwi Ranger District is one of five districts on the Superior National Forest.

Points North On WMAs, the pendulum swings to industry By Shawn Perich

The Minnesota DNR recently announced that it was opening up the grasslands on state Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) for emergency haying and grazing to meet a covid-induced demand for additional forage from state livestock producers, many of whom held on to their stock due to disruptions in meat packing. The health emergency is real, as is the shortage of forage.

Grass is in short supply in parts Minnesota where agriculture is strongly focused on the production of corn and soybeans.

But the DNR’s action deserves scrutiny.

WMAs are public lands largely purchased and maintained with hunting license revenues, excise taxes paid on guns and hunting gear, and state sales tax revenue dedicated habitat acquisition and management.

In other words, WMAs are public lands intended to provide habitat and wildlife-oriented public recreation, not commodity production.

DNR prairie habitat supervisor Greg Hoch said the DNR began using haying and grazing as a habitat management tool more than a decade ago. Grasslands need occasional rejuvenation, which historically was accomplished naturally by wildfires and grazing bison. In modern habitat management, wildlife managers use prescribed burns, haying and grazing to mimic nature. Hoch said that on the state’s 1.3-million-acre WMA system (about 500,000 acres are grasslands) an average of 4,000 acres are hayed and 10,000 acres are grazed annually under existing management plans.

The emergency haying and grazing will be above and beyond that amount.

Producers can use a Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture website to contact the local area wildlife manager with their forage requests. The manager will then direct them to a WMA where they can cut hay or graze cattle if these activities will meet a wildlife or management objective on that WMA. Hoch emphasized that it is up to the area wildlife managers to decide if and where these activities may occur. He said a manager may utilize the haying to meet a future management objective, such as creating a firebreak along a parcel where a prescribed burn is planned for next spring. Most of the hay leases are expected to be relatively small; 30 acres is considered a large haying job on state land. Producers will be charged the fair market value for the forage. The monies will go into the state’s Game and Fish Fund, but will not be earmarked for

any specific purpose. At the time of this interview, producers had signed up for about 500 to 600 acres of public forage.

Given the small number of requests, one may wonder about the necessity of the emergency forage program or if monies derived from the program will even begin to cover the costs of the administrative gyrations of two state agencies that were required to make it happen. But it must be acknowledged that the program will remain in place after the present emergency has passed. In reality, the agriculture industry in this increasingly grass-poor state has opened the door ever-so-slightly wider accessing to publicly owned grasslands for hay and pasture. Who’s to say there won’t be another emergency of a different sort next year…or the year after that?

Viewed as a stand-alone, the emergency haying and grazing program is not a big deal. But if you step back and take a hard look at some DNR public lands policies developed in recent years, a trend emerges.

When it comes to land management, the agency has begun favoring industry over habitat, slowly eroding a legacy of management strategies intended to benefit our wild lands and the people who enjoy them.

For example, about five years ago the agency announced that it was reducing the rotation age for red pine plantations on state forests from a previously agreed upon habitat-based strategy of 100 years or more to an industry-friendly strategy of 60 years, based on a present-day market for small saw bolts. To be sure, pine plantations are intended for industrial use, but this native species can live over 250 years. A management strategy based on successive thinning allows the remaining red pines to reach majestic sizes while providing sawtimber for a century or more. I’ve yet to talk with a forester who thinks the 60-year rotation represents sound forest management.

The change in red pine rotation age was followed by a call from then-Governor Mark Dayton for the DNR to increase the timber harvest on all state lands from about 800,000 to one million cords annually. Oddly, this call for increased output corresponded with a historic, severe downturn in the state’s timber industry, marked by ongoing closures of mills across the state. The call for the increase certainly wasn’t demand driven, but was instead an industry-motivated political maneuver intended to depress overall stumpage prices.

The DNR wasn’t able to meet the Governor’s request for a million cords, but did find ways to squeeze an additional 100,000 cords per year from state-owned property.

Apparently, it wasn’t easy, which leads us back to ramping up commodity production on WMAs. Most WMAs in northern Minnesota are forested. Until very recently, the timber harvests that occurred on those WMAs were planned by wildlife managers to meet habitat objectives; creating better conditions

Purchased with license fees, excise taxes on guns and dedicated conservation funding to provide wildlife habitat and wildlife-related recreation, state Wildlife Management Areas are increasingly being used to produce commodities. | SUBMITTED for game species and other native wildlife. The “problem” was the habitat-driven harvests did not produce a reliable flow of timber volume to meet the new state output objectives. DNR policy makers took the decision-making authority for WMA timber sales away from wildlife managers and gave it to state foresters charged with meeting annual harvest goals. This move triggered strenuous objections from wildlife managers, scientists, conservationists and some members of the outdoor press.

It is fair to say DNR leaders slapped down those objections with a heavy hand.

Shawn Perich’s POINTS NORTH online

When you consider these actions as a whole, it seems the pendulum regarding management of lands intended for wildlife has swung in the direction of favoring industry. As industry becomes accustomed to exploiting resources found on WMAs, it will be difficult to push the pendulum back in the other direction. Those of us who appreciate WMAs for their intended purpose and pay for their management and acquisition via user fees and taxes better start thinking about that.

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By Michael Furtman Even on the lee shore where the portage ended, waves slapped steadily against the side of the hull as the loaded canoe floated parallel to shore, waiting for us to climb in.

On command, the dog deftly leapt aboard, nails finding purchase on the cedar floor. Steadying the canoe, I nodded to Mary Jo, who climbed in next, shaking water from her feet as she entered. Finally, as she braced the canoe with her paddle, I grabbed the ash gunwales and simultaneously shoved off and hopped in.

We turned the 17-foot wood and canvas canoe toward the seething expanse of the Boundary Water’s Pine Lake, wind whipped and white capped down its entire length. It was going to be quite the ride.

“Are you ready for this?” I called to Mary Jo. She turned, grinned, nodded, and we were off.

There aren’t a lot of canoes I’d be comfortable taking into three-foot seas, but this boat, based on an old Canadian design, was built for just such a challenge. A classic design, it was meant for more than a Sunday afternoon paddle. It was made to get you across just about any lake safely, and with dry gear.

And it did, surfing on big waves for more than a dozen miles with nary a drop shipped.

My first experience on the water was in my dad’s 1946 square stern wood and canvas Old Town, so I’ve long had an affinity for wood canvas canoes. I’ve paddled my fair share of aluminum, plastic, and Kevlar canoes, and all were just fine. But there is something special about paddling

the canoe country in a boat made mostly of the materials you see along shore. White cedar for the ribs and planks. Ash for the stems, thwarts, and seats. The birch bark of the Ojibwe was replaced by cotton canvas, and spruce roots replaced by brass tacks and bolts, but still they are very much made of the canoe country. Of course, you really should have good spruce beavertail paddles, too, and we do.

Call me weird, but I also get a sense of satisfaction knowing that if this canoe were to be hauled ashore and abandoned, it would eventually return to the earth from where it came.

Yes, they take a bit more maintenance. Yes, they are heavier. But they are gloriously beautiful, as silent as an otter, and as tough as a moose.

Take my word for it.

Of course, not every piece of equipment in that canoe was old fashioned.

No sir, I’m not nuts enough to lug a 30-pound canvas tent just to be nostalgic. Twenty-some pounds saved by a modern nylon tent is too significant to ignore, as my back can attest. In fact, most of today’s lightweight camping gear is not just superior to the counterparts of the past, they make it possible for many to venture into the Boundary Waters and Quetico that might not otherwise be able to handle the rigors should they have to live like the Voyageurs or Ojibwe.

Having said that, there are tried and true items that have stood the test of time, and are as good a choice today as any of their modern counterparts.

A classic canoe and canoe packs are walked through a shallow creek

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Mostly made of the stuff of the canoe country itself, a wood canvas canoe and tired paddler bask in the evening sun. | MICHAEL FURTMAN The classic canvas canoe pack, made by Duluth Pack or Frost River, is still seen as frequently on portages as any nylon counterpart and for good reason.

Some time ago, I did a comparison for a magazine where I loaded canvas packs and nylon packs identically, and put them through the same tests—abrasion resistance on canoe country granite, and water resistance both in the rain and in bilge water. The long and the short of it was that the canvas actually withstood abrasion better and were just as waterproof as the coated nylon. Truth is, they all took on water eventually, and so all should be lined with a replaceable plastic liner.

First on the list is a good birch-handled fillet knife in the style of the Finnish “puukko.” There may be other fillet knives that are as good or even better, but sorry, no plastic handles on my fillet knife.

Second, cool weather canoe trips find a good wool shirt in the pack.

Warmer than fleece, they’re also much more resistant to sparks from campfires.

For me, the classic design of the #3 Duluth Pack is the ideal gear pack for the canoe country. Most packs, including all “modern” canoe packs, are box style. The #3 is essentially just an envelope. This has two advantages. First, being tapered toward the bottom, it forces more of the load’s weight to be toward the middle and top of the pack, where it should be for comfortable carry. Square bottomed, box shaped packs, tend to be bottom heavy. That’s why they all require hip belts.

Speaking of which, a “classic” rule is that you should have most if not all of your load ride below the gunwales for safety and stability. That’s another area where the #3 shines. Laid flat, with its top and bottom to the canoe’s sides, it conforms perfectly to the canoe’s curves.

The other tried and true I would not be without is the combination of the old-fashioned trapper’s ash pack basket and a Duluth Pack #2 Cruiser.

Yes, the Cruiser is a box pack, but at only 19 inches tall, rises only about seven inches above the gunwales. The ash pack basket? It’s inside the Cruiser. and this has been our food pack for over 30 years of rigorous canoe trips and would easily last a couple of decades more. The ash basket keeps food from being crushed, and the Cruiser provides protection, shoulder straps, and side pockets for water bottles and the day’s lunch and snacks.

Third, a venerable Swiss Army Knife (one with a small saw blade) is always in my pocket, or on my belt.

When going on canoe trips, I always pack a good birch-handled fillet knife in the style of the Finnish “puukko.” I never use a fillet knife with a plastic handle. | MICHAEL FURTMAN

Fourth, a simple, accurate Silva compass is also in my pocket. No batteries required.

Monster walleye fell for a simple jig, yielding a monster smile from the happy angler. | MICHAEL FURTMAN It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway—these packs look great in a classic wood canvas canoe. But they also lend class to our Kevlar boat as well.

Fifth, Fisher F series maps. These blue and yellow maps (half of mine are so old, they’re made of that “parchment” material they once used) have, after some dallying on my part with those from other companies, proven to be my favorites.

And finally, I can’t imagine going on a canoe trip without these essential fishing lures: the original balsa Rapala in both the original gold and silver colors; Mepps spinners with squirrel tails; and 1/8 and 1/4 ounce jigs. If you can’t catch walleye, bass, or pike with these, chances are, having every lure in the store wouldn’t have made any difference. They just weren’t biting.

Canoe country classics aren’t museum pieces.

They aren’t relics. They aren’t inferior.

There are a few other classics that have been, and will always be, along on our canoe trips.

They are choices, though. And pretty damn good ones.

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DOGS of the Gunflint Trail

By Ashley Bredemus (and Arlo the Shiloh Shepherd) The folks who own and operate the many lodges, outfitters, and camps along the Gunflint Trail are undoubtedly a breed of their own. However, if you think the locals are interesting you should meet their dogs—the furry companions who call the Gunflint Trail home, 365 days a year.

Over the summer, I was invited in to rub bellies and throw sticks for a handful of these lucky dogs in exchange for a glimpse into their lives.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of pups who live and work on the Gunflint Trail. Many more exist.

Shadow,

Fresca, Gunnar, Jack, ROCKWOOD LODGE

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Shadow, the English Springer Spaniel, has been at Gunflint Pines Resort & Campground all of her 13 years—making her the most experienced resort pup on our list. She has hung up her hat as the resident Hiking Guide and, instead, taken up post as the lodge’s Greeter and Candy Bar Protector. While she loved her guiding career in the hiking department of the business, Shadow enjoys the slower pace of lodge life with her two feline siblings. When Shadow’s off duty, you can find her “looking cute” as payment for milk bones or barking and chasing anything shiny.

Rockwood Lodge has not one but three highly skilled resort pups on their team. Fresca (pictured right), the English setter, is the elder of the trio at 12 years old.

As the elder, she has retired from her career in the resorting world and spends her days napping in the shade and swimming in the lake. The handsome devil in the middle is 5-year-old Gunnar, a golden retriever/ Lab mix. As the youngest of the team, his days include going over here, going over there, sniffing around, and greeting people...he’s still in training. In his spare time, he chases squirrels and keeps the bears away. Finally, we have 8-year-old English setter, Jack (pictured left). He is Rockwood’s very own Early Alert Technician—If there’s something folks need to be alerted to (especially chipmunks), he’s on it. When he’s not on duty, you can find Jack eating bugs and chasing orange training ducks.

Where the Gunflint Trail ends and the Seagull River begins, you can find this 100lb gentle giant cuddled up next to a camper or two at Birchwood Wilderness Camp. Although the youngest of the resort dogs on our list, Arlo, the 15-month-old Shiloh Shepherd, has found her true calling in life as the (Canine) Camp Mother.

When camp is in session, she holds herself responsible for the happiness of each and every camper by licking faces, singing (howling) along to camp songs, and providing dog hugs as needed. But don’t let her sweetness fool you, Arlo has a zero-tolerance policy for bears and horse play in camp. Of her many responsibilities, Arlo’s favorite job is waiting on the dock to greet campers as they return from Boundary Waters canoe trips. During the summer months, Arlo is so busy keeping track of her 50 campers that she doesn’t take much time off.

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Arlo, BIRCHWOOD

Buddy,

HUNGRY JACK LODGE

His friends call him Buddy but his business card reads “Sir Buddy of Hungry Jack Lodge.” Born and raised at the mid-Gunflint Trail lodge, this 12-year-old springer spaniel is highly skilled at his work as Entertainment Director. Buddy’s work requires him to put in many miles on hiking trails with campers and many hours on the beach, which is arguably his favorite part of the job. This seasoned resort dog takes his work very seriously, only clocking out for the occasional snow day in the off season. Otherwise, if there’s a customer in need of entertainment, he’s on the job!

Scout,

GUNFLINT LODGE A cuddle bug at heart, 7-year-old Scout is the king of the docks at Gunflint Lodge. With four years of resort experience in the bag, this whip smart border collie has perfected the art of greeting guests with his charming blue and brown eyes. When Scout isn’t being loved up by guests and staff (his favorite part of the job), you can find him fetching the frisbee—this little guy has some serious spring in his step!

Bosley,

VOYAGEUR CANOE OUTFITTERS Meet Bosley of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. This rambunctious 1-and-a-half-year-old Australian shepherd only knows one way of life—the resort dog way. Bosley takes his career very seriously. He begins each day with his morning rounds, which consists of a routine bunk house check to make sure guests are happy, followed by a pancake scrap cleanup in the main lodge. He often pencils in a few tow-boat rides with his dad after breakfast to pick up guests and, after his mandatory mid-day nap, Bosley greets the next round of guests with a smile and his signature butt wiggle. While he loves everything about his occupation, he finds fulfillment in his morning routine of roaming the property to make sure everything and everyone is in order. When he’s not on the job, you can find Bosley swimming with the staff or chasing the local wildlife. In the winter, when work slows down, you’ll find him sneaking off to visit his girlfriend, Arlo, at the nearby summer camp.

Ladie Bird,

POPLAR HAUS It’s no easy task being the resident pup at a top notch eating establishment and resort on the Gunflint Trail, but Ladie Bird of Poplar Haus makes it look effortless. At 7 (and a half) years old, this yellow Labrador retriever has been passionately growing her responsibilities in the lodge for almost four years. Aside from her basic duties of greeting guests, she has also taken on the tasks of menu quality control, late night cuddler, babysitter and property security. Her favorite part of the job comes down to a tie between all the wonderful people she gets to meet and the chef’s (her dad’s) cooking. Although her days on the clock are jam-packed, Ladie Bird still finds time for rock diving, chipmunk watching, swimming and sunbathing.

Maisy Mae,

BIG BEAR LODGE Big Bear Lodge is home to miss Maisy Mae, the 10-year-old Newfoundland. With six years of resort experience under her fluffy belt, Maisy’s daily tasks include greeting guests and giving the “resort report.”

However, her passion lies in meeting and greeting with her gentle energy and cuddly floof. When she’s not on the clock, Maisy Mae loves to go for a dip in the lake and catch up on sleep.

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By Breana Roy

Summer Exhibits

While many galleries and shops closed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, artists remained hard at work creating new pieces. Now that the galleries are open, there’s lots to be seen, with exhibits featuring both old and new pieces.

The Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais is holding an exhibition of works by artists Marcia Cushmore and George Morrison, on display through Sept. 12. This pen and ink on gouache piece by Cushmore is titled, “Rolling Along.” | MARCIA CUSHMORE

[ABOVE] Also on display at

the Johnson Heritage Post alongside Marcia Cushmore is George Morrison. This pen and ink on paper piece is titled “Red Rock Variations.” The JHP gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays. Visitors are required to wear a mask. | GEORGE MORRISON

The Duluth Art Institute is featuring an online exhibit, titled Response, that reflects how artists are processing and observing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be on display through 2020 and can be found on their website.

This acrylic piece by Schild Zedekiah is titled “Shelter in Place.” | SCHILD ZEDEKIAH 20

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Duluth artist Adam Swanson has a display at the Great Lakes Aquarium titled The Mirrors, featuring paintings about the federally listed threatened and endangered animals of Minnesota. The exhibit will be up through August and includes this acrylic piece, titled “Skipper.” To see more from Swanson, visit: adamswanson.com. | ADAM SWANSON The Thunder Bay Art Gallery has its first new exhibition on display since reopening, titled Waabooz/Rabbit: Selections from the Permanent Collection. The exhibit will up through 2020. This serigraph on paper piece by Barry Peters is titled “Fisher and Rabbit.” | BARRY PETERS

Emily Wick is mostly self-taught, relying on Google and weavers on Instagram to get started. | KATIE MUMM

projects during a particularly long Gunflint Trail winter, Wick became hooked.

Testament to her talents as an artist, Wick is mostly self-taught, relying on Google and weavers on Instagram to get started.

Emily Wick

“When I first started,” says Wick, “there were few resources out there for the exact type of weaving that I was interested in, so I learned mostly by trial and error.”

“It took me a while to feel like I’d developed my own ‘voice’ in my work,” continues Wick, “and it is, and I assume it always will be, an ongoing process. I was familiar with the idea of a unique voice from being a writer—rough drafts, editing, reworking, polishing—and have enjoyed applying that mindset to my work as a weaver.”

CREATIVE SPACE: By Eric Weicht As one of the newest members to the North Shore art community, rising artist Emily Wick finds modern expression in a craft that is almost 30,000 years old— weaving.

Wick recently acquired a much larger loom, and has started to work on weaving rugs in addition to her other woven works.

Weaving rugs is something that Wick hopes to “dig into” in the near future.

Using a frame loom, a tool that she covets both for its simplicity and portability, Emily specializes in crafting decorative woven wall hangings, as well as household goods such as pillows, coasters and jewelry. Wick prefers to adventure with her loom and weave in a variety of outdoor landscapes, the very landscapes whose essence she strives to capture in her work.

Faced with fewer in-person sales opportunities due to COVID-19, Wick has been focusing her energies on finding ways to “show-up online” and recently launched an initiative of made-to-order wall hangings in her moonrise design. Wick is hopeful that the fall and winter will provide opportunities for local holiday and pop-up shows, but understands that such events are anything but certain.

“I find a lot of inspiration from nature, particularly bodies of water and celestial bodies,” says Wick. “Lake Superior and the boreal forest surrounding it are particularly inspiring to me and my work, and it is my hope that my weavings connect people to these beloved places.”

In addition to the natural world, Wick finds inspiration in shapes, incorporating a variety of shapes into her work at different moments throughout her journey as an artist.

“When I first started weaving,” says Wick, “I focused a lot on diamonds. Lately though, I’ve been obsessed with the delightful challenge of weaving circles, something that is both difficult to master and thrilling when you get it right.”

Wick’s journey as a weaver has its roots in her decision to move from the Twin Cities

Using a frame loom, Emily Wick specializes in crafting decorative woven wall hangings, as well as household goods such as pillows, coasters and jewelry. | SUBMITTED to Cook County in 2017. In doing so, Wick chose to leave the beginnings of a career in communications in the non-profit world for a life “full of unknowns” in a place that she’d always dreamed of calling home.

“I was just ready for a major change,” says Wick. “At that point, weaving wasn’t a thought in my mind, but I believe all of those big decisions pre-weaving opened up

the space needed to let weaving in when it came along.”

A year or so after moving to Cook County, Wick “stumbled” into weaving when cleaning out her room back home and coming across a small loom from her childhood. She decided to bring the loom back north with her, and after experimenting with yarn she had on hand for other

“Long-term,” says Wick, “I hope to find new and creative ways to make weaving more accessible and inclusive. I want to be a resource to other weavers, to learn more about the history behind my craft, and to continue to expand my weaving practice by taking risks and carving out time to play with new ideas.”

Emily Wick’s work can be found on Etsy at: etsy.com/shop/northwovengoods, and on her website: northwoven.com. She also has an active Instagram presence @emily_wick_, where she posts all of her latest news, updates, and recent projects.

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CORY COFFMAN

Musical Metamorphosis JAMS: By Will Moore The closing of music venues has caused musicians all over to change tack, and in the process, look for new ways to get creative with their art. For Duluth’s Cory Coffman, that means reinventing his sound and striking out on his own For the last few years, he’s been part of The Cuckoo Bees, a trio that creates spooky folk-poppy tunes utilizing xylophones and other unusual percussion.

Now that project has ended, and he’s branching out into becoming a one-man singer-songwriter act.

“The Cuckoo Bees was kind of fun for me because it was forcing me to be right up front with the microphone and a guitar,” says Coffman. “I’ve always played guitar and always been a writer and this kind of pushed me to get to that point and to get comfortable.”

Though now primarily a guitarist, Coffman says he’s a drummer by trade. It’s an instrument that’s in his blood. His father was a drummer for a metal band in the 80s, and his brother followed in those footsteps. His grandfather taught percussion at UMD, and even his grandmother played timpani in an orchestra.

“There was a drum set in the basement always and at any time you wanted to run down there and go bang on it, that was welcome in our house; it was always there and accessible,” says Coffman.

Growing up he says he played drums in a number of punk bands, often having to sing at the same time.

“I didn’t love being that and I don’t think I’d do that again, being the singing drummer,” he says. “But actually, interesting enough it really kind of developed another level of independence. That really helped develop comfort in playing drums, but then also vocalizing over another layer.”

Even with a punk background, Coffman’s sound with his solo work is a lot more soothing and heartfelt. His new acoustic songs fit in with the backdrop of a coffee shop, allowing the listener to focus on his clever lyrics while he’s strumming chill-out grooves. Often times he’ll add in foot percussion or loop several guitar tracks over each other.

“It’s really making me up my game with my guitar playing,” says Coffman.

“It makes me think about the parts that

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The show must go on!

I have right...trying to maybe cover some of those parts and try to play a bass part here and there with it. It’s got a sort of freeing side to it as well, like I could just change the structure of a song on the fly.”

His first objective down the solo path is putting out a record of original material. He’s already nearly completed his first album, containing both new songs and some re-worked Cuckoo Bees tracks.

“This is sort of been my project ever since the whole lockdown thing has happened,” says Coffman. “I really buckled down just using the gear that I have in our apartment. Most of the songs are still arranged with a bass and with drums and some minimal keyboard parts, which I had fun doing all the above.”

completing songs all by himself. And he will be busy, as he says he has enough songs in the works for a second record.

“I’m sitting on kind of a big bank of songs that I hadn’t really gotten to recording. I used to write for a long time,” he says. “I was writing and never recording or showing anyone, so now I’m sort of trying to catch up, which is kind of a good problem to have. There’s never a shortage of things for me to work on.”

Cory Coffman’s debut solo record “Canvas and Color” is expected to come out sometime in the fall. An animated music video for the title track is expected to be released in August, and he says there will be many more videos to follow.

On the recording, Coffman plays every instrument. He says he enjoys starting and

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PAGM 2020 is a little different this year.

The competition will commence with a new website and online sales as well as a small exhibition at the Gallery.

Artists were welcomed to paint in place in their communities in the event travel to Grand Marais was not possible.

Join us on August 1st at 8 am

for the launch of the new Plein Air Grand Marais website:

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Also being shown at the Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais as this month’s “Artist of the Month” is Thunder Bay watercolor artist Evelyn Konrad. Konrad operates her own gallery known as Mystique of the North and has had her paintings displayed internationally.

She’s also a two-time recipient of Ontario Arts Council Grants. This piece is titled “Northern Waterfalls.” To see more of her work, visit: konradwatercolours.com.

Photographer Vince Quast will be one of 20 artists participating in the Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival in Two Harbors, held Aug. 14-16. This piece is titled “White Chairs.” | VINCE QUAST

VIRTUAL LIVE ON THE WATERFRONT

Cars will be spaced to allow for social distancing, attendees will be asked to remain in their vehicles and concession orders will be delivered car-side. This month’s lineup includes “Harriet,” “A Dog’s Journey,” “Peanut Butter Falcon,” and “Abominable.” Movies are family-friendly (some rated PG-13) and cost is $10 per car. For more info, visit: downtownduluth.com.

Weekly on Wednesdays This summer’s Live on the Waterfront in Thunder Bay will look different, but there will be no shortage of talent. With the Covid-19 restrictions, the popular weekly free series has moved from the Waterfront to Virtual Live, presented every Wednesday at 7 p.m., now through Aug. 26. The weekly series will offer a variety of music genres while showcasing award-winning Canadian performers, as well as local talent, to help celebrate the city’s 50th Anniversary.

Art projects lead by artists of the Community Arts and Heritage Education Project will also be featured between acts. Enjoy a different art activity each week. For more info, visit: thunderbay.ca/live.

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GREAT LAKES AQUARIUM & EARTH RIDER BEER GARDEN

Weekly on Thursdays Visit the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth for al fresco food and beverages by the Duluth Harbor, and enjoy extended evening hours to explore the aquarium. Earth Rider beers will be served for $5, alongside non-alcoholic options, and a rotating selection of food trucks and pop-up tents will provide a range of snacks. There will also be a cash bar and ATM available. An ID is required for purchase of alcoholic bever-

Haviah Mighty will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 26 as part of the Virtual Live on the Waterfront series in Thunder Bay. | YUNG YEMI ages. Cost to explore the aquarium is $12 for adults and $9 for children (ages 3-17): aquarium members and children under age 3 are free. Mask or face coverings are required for ages 3 and up, except while eating or drinking. For more info, visit: glaquarium.org.

MOVIES IN THE PARK(ING) LOT

July 17-Aug. 28 Duluth’s annual Movies in the Park will take on a new look this summer: Drive-in style! Movies in the Park(ing) Lot, presented by Carlson Orthodontics, will continue every Friday until Aug. 28, held at 9 p.m. in the DECC parking lot.

July 31-Aug. 2 While most of the traditional Fisherman’s Picnic events in Grand Marais are cancelled, you can still enjoy a mini FishPic celebration with live music, the fishburger stand, a 50/50 raffle drawing and fireworks. The fishburger stand will be open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1, as well as on Sunday if there’s fish left, or until they run out. Live music will also be held from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, featuring Joe Paulik, Bump Blomberg, Mysterious Ways, Bug Dope, Bump Blomberg, Fred Anderson, and Terry V’s Patio Party.

Fireworks will be held over the Harbor Saturday evening and Lion’s will be selling tickets through Aug. 2. The drawing will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 2 in Harbor Park.

As always, all money earned from Lion activities will be 100 percent given back to the community. For more info, follow the Grand Marais Lions Club on Facebook.

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BIG FISH CONTEST

Aug. 9-15 The annual Big Fish Contest will take place Aug. 9-15, sponsored by Buck’s Hardware Hank and Northern Wilds.

There will be six categories to enter: lake trout, salmon, walleye, brook trout, northern, and bass. All entries must be weighed in by noon on Aug. 15. For more info, visit: buckshardware.net.

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use the pages of the catalog to create your piece. And, should participants want to include them in the window exhibition, pieces need to be ready to hang. For full criteria and deadline information, visit: grandmaraisartcolony.org.

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Farmers markets are essential services, so they are allowed to continue during the pandemic. However, we are expected to offer ample hand washing stations, encourage social distancing with our layout, and not offer any samples or products to be consumed on site. We still want to offer community learning experiences at the market, so it’s time to get creative with how we do it. Want to be involved?

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Aug. 3-31 The Art Colony publishes a print catalog each year, highlighting its We are able to accept programs and events. While the organization is still taking registrations for and credit cards, EBT and SNAP planning to host a number of classes this fall, the majority of the catalog content has been canceled.

So, the Art Colony is getting creative and is inviting participants to help them upcycle the pieces into art. Participants are encouraged to look on®CustomInk.com line for a variety of ideas and think outside the box.

Without the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races or Mid-Trail Catalogs can be picked up Annual Auction & Flea Market this summer, we are in Grand Marais at Lake raising funds in other ways to support the Gunflint Trail Superior Trading Post, or Fire Department that provides critical services for Art Colony (on Tuesdays residents and visitors alike. and Thursdays between 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) and in Duluth at DLH Clothing.

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The window exhibition will be held at 17 West Highway 61 from Aug. 3-31. Participants who don’t want to send in a piece are welcome to send in a photo of their piece, some of which will be shared via social media. Through the summer the Art Colony is also hosting a number of outdoor classes, maintaining its studio access program in its ceramics and printmaking studios, and continuing its Virtual Project: New Cartographies, a series of artist takeovers, which can be found on Instagram: instagram.com/gmartcolony.

PAJU MOUNTAIN RUN

Aug. 8-9 The 38th Paju Mountain Run in Red Rock, Ontario, will take place virtually this year for the safety of everyone during the Covid-19 pandemic. Anytime between Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9, run the unique out and back 11.7km race route and record your race using the Strava app.

Other GPS apps are welcome as long as the route, time and distance are visible.

“Elapsed time” will be used for your results, which will be posted on the Facebook page. A screenshot of your results, your name and age must be submitted via email to Andrea Zapcic (akzapcic@lakeheadu.ca) by Aug. 9 at 9 p.m. Since this is a free event, there will be no prizes. For more info, visit: bit.ly/virtualpajumtnrun.

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Aug. 14-16 The annual Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival will take place outside over the course of three days in Two Harbors. This year, the total number of artists is limited to 20 to ensure social distancing. Artists will wear masks and have hand sanitizer available. Patrons are also encouraged to wear a mask. Held on the grounds of the P.K. Anderson house (also known as the Superior Hiking Trail), the festival will feature artwork of all kinds: photography, mixed media, acrylics, ceramics and more. The festival will take place from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More info can be found on Facebook under “Two Harbors Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival.”

GUNFLINT WOODS, WINDS, STRINGS AND A LITTLE JAZZ VIRTUAL CONCERT

Aug. 16, Sunday Support the Gunflint Trail Fire Department by attending the 9th Annual (but this year virtual) Gunflint Woods, Winds, Strings and a Little Jazz concert, which will offer a short, happy, virtual concert at 4 p.m. on August 16, preceding the kayak and quilt raffle drawings.

Many of your favorite local and regional performers (new and returning) will be involved. More details about the concert and making donations to GTFD are found at: bit.ly/gtfdconcert. Attend the concert

by ZOOM: zoom.us/j/97931609329, meeting ID: 979 3160 9329. Sit back and enjoy the sublime music as it brings the GTFD fundraising efforts to a close.

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Aug. 16, Sunday The Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department will hold a quilt and kayak raffle drawing on Sunday, Aug. 16 as part of their annual fundraiser. This year’s quilt “Colors and Critters of the Gunflint,” measures 98 inches by 104 inches and has a bonus of two pillow shams. It may be the last quilt sewn by the Mid-Trail Quilters. The kayak, a Solara-120, is sized to fit kids and adults, is made of a durable polyethylene that can take a beating on rocks, and has an open Cabins & Camping cockpit and “revolution seating system” to provide Boat /Canoe/Kayak/ amazing comfort. This is Fishing Pole Rentals the perfect kayak for lake country. Raffle tickets Gift Shop & Grocery are $10 and can be purchased by email: gunflintPizza & Ice Cream trailexplorer@gmail.com. need not be present Open to the Public You to win. More info can be found on the GTFD’s Face218.388.4454 www.gunflintpines.com book page.

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GRAND MARAIS—Small businesses in Lutsen and Grand Marais are rallying grassroots support for members of their small community in need—via sales of bagged coffee. One unusual aspect is that competing coffee shops (Fika Coffee and Java Moose) are coming together to make it happen.

Fika Coffee and Java Moose—and design company Hoaglund Designs—are launching the Sisu Coffee Project (sisucoffeeproject.com). The name Sisu is a Finnish word capturing the idea of one’s ability to keep fighting against the odds.

According to the website, “It’s with the spirit of Sisu that we want to hold up and honor all of the Cook County residents who have put their grit, bravery, tenacity of purpose and resilience forward to carve out a life of their own on our rugged North Shore.”

They’re be selling a special blend with $10 from each 12oz bag going to support members of the community selected via a nomination process on their website. They

envision proceeds funding things like groceries, rent, heating bills and diapers.

Sisu coffee will be sold in-store at Fika Coffee and Java Moose, as well as online from both businesses.

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The North Shore Dish North Shore Classics from the Big Lake By Chuck Viren

Early settlers to the North Shore were predominantly Scandinavian, and many depended on the bounty of fish in Lake Superior for both income and sustenance.

Fish caught in large quantities needed to be preserved. Fishermen would salt fish and pack them in barrels; these fish would be sold and transported by ship. The smoking of fish was done to preserve fish. The tradition of making fish cakes in this area has a distinct Scandinavian flair and is related to the abundance of freshwater herring.

Generations of area families have passed on their treasured fish cake recipes. These recipes are often closely guarded secrets and sometimes the subject of intense competition between neighbors.

Two businesses with multi-generational connections to commercial fishing and smoked fish are Russ Kendall’s smokehouse in Knife River and the newly formed The Fisherman’s Daughter in Grand Marais.

Kathryn Nelson-Pedersen of Grand Marais generously shares fish cake making secrets and anecdotes about the importance of fish cakes in her family and that of her husband, Mark Pedersen.

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Gordy Olson is a third-generation co-owner of Russ Kendall’s Smoke House in Knife River, having married Russ Kendall’s daughter Kristi. Their son Cody is actively involved in the business, and the fifth generation is already running around.

Kristi’s grandfather, William Kendall, was a railroad mechanic who was familiar with Knife River, as there had been a logging railroad spur in the area. William got involved with renting boats; he began smoking fish in 1908. They use the same methods to smoke the fish as William did then, methods that were passed on to him by an Anishinaabe friend.

The Kendalls use a three-day process to prepare their fish. On the first day they soak the fish in a salt-water brine. On day two they smoke the fish using a hot smoking process that takes about 10 hours to complete. The third is chill day, where the fish are placed in a cooler.

Gordy says that smoking fish is 20 percent science and 80 percent an art form. If the fish is heated too quickly, it can actually burst. The fish is started out at cooler temperatures, with the doors to the smokehouse open, until it is dry to the touch.

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Kendall’s Smoke House in Knife River uses a three-day process to prepare their fish, starting by soaking the fish in a salt-water brine on day one. | SUBMITTED couple of hours, when the fish is heated so that the thickest part of the fish is heated to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, ensuring it is fully cooked and safe to eat.

At the store, they focus on selling products that were important to the lives of the Anishinaabe; in addition to their fish, they sell wild rice and maple syrup. Throughout the years, much has changed within the business. Family members no longer load their wares in cars to peddle to bars and businesses. Food safety standards require much more documentation. Their recipe,

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and the skills to implement it, is passed from generation to generation.

them an easily identifiable landmark while they were in their fishing boats.

Abby Tofte has the multi-generational pedigree. She is descended from the original settlers of Tofte, John and Andrew Tofte and Hans Engelsen, who married Andrew Tofte’s sister Johanna after an early life of adventure that included working on the ship that brought the Statue of Liberty to New York. The town name came from the area he had lived in Norway. Evidently, they chose that location to settle because Carlton Peak could be seen clearly, giving

When Dockside Fish Market was left without a proprietor late last year, Abby, owner, along with her husband Sam Hedstrom, of The Big Lake in Grand Marais, was immediately interested because of her family ties to the commercial fishing industry. She and Sam, along with Kate and Jeremy Keeble of the Hungry Hippie Hostel and Hungry Hippie Tacos, jumped at the chance to get involved. Their mission is to promote what they call herring heritage.

Essentially, they wish to honor the heritage of commercial fishing in the area and to elevate the status of, as Kate says, “the misunderstood fish.” Herring was a staple of the commercial fishing in the area. They also wish to support and promote the work of local fishermen Eric Brisson, Tyler Smith and Zach Smith, who took over after Harley Tofte retired.

While they have had to downsize their plans due to the Covid-19 outbreak, they have re-opened the restaurant—now called The Fisherman’s Daughter—with the Dockside classics, such and fish and chips, as revised by Kate’s culinary imagination. As she works to expand the menu, one of her goals is to feature herring in as many ways as possible. Rumor has it they will be debuting a herring sandwich in the near future.

They initially had planned to develop their own brines and smoke fish, but the delays caused by the pandemic put those plans on hold for now, though their smoked herring dip is made from maple syrup brined herring smoked by Jeremy.

They are currently selling smoked fish produced by Everett’s Fisheries of Port Wing, Wisc. Everett’s is another multi-generational family-owned business that does their own fishing on Lake Superior and uses a salt-brined process that has been passed down for many generations.

The Fisherman’s Daughter also plans to re-introduce traditional fish cakes after they are able to open the retail portion of the business. They currently sell a non-traditional version that is prepared more like a crab cake that they have named the North Shore Nug. It is made from herring and includes onions, scallions and dill.

Kathryn Nelson-Pedersen’s great grandparents emigrated into this area on her father’s side of the family. When her mother married into the family, it was incumbent upon her to learn to make fish cakes. The Nelson’s celebrated their Norwegian heritage, and fish cakes were a prominent part of Kathryn’s life from an early age. They were eaten at Christmas, at church, and at family gatherings.

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When Kathryn married Mark Pedersen, whose family used to own and operate the East Bay Hotel, she had to navigate the uneasy waters of rival fish cake recipes. The Pedersens featured their fish cakes at the restaurant at the East Bay Hotel. Kathryn says that her current recipe is a hybrid of the two family recipes.

Kathryn was willing to share some secrets about the process of making fish cakes. She starts with skinless herring filets. These are put through a meat grinder.

Minced onion is added, and the fish goes through the grinder a second time. She then adds a combination of evaporated milk and half and half. Melted, and cooled, butter is added along with eggs and some spices. This mixture is beaten for quite a while. Lastly, salt is added, and this mixture beaten until it thickens enough to pull away from the bowl. The mixture is fried in a skillet with oil. If the mixture was prepared properly, the cakes should puff up a bit when fried.

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Kathryn says that after her father passed away, they made 500 fish cakes for the memorial dinner.

Also worth noting is Lou’s Fish House in Two Harbors, offering it’s “world famous” smoked-fish and shrimp, as well as cheese and ice cream. Originally owned by Lou Sjoberg, the store is now owned by Ashleigh Swanson and offers everything from smoked sugar lake trout and smoked whitefish, to smoked Cajun salmon and honey salmon, smoked herring, and peppercorn salmon. They also offer fish platters with artisan cheeses and crackers. Lou’s Fish House is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (and until 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday).

The heritage of the North Shore is centered around the Big Lake, and those who lived here in those early days relied on fish for survival and income. We are the beneficiaries of that heritage and the recipes that have survived for generations.

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What Will We Make of This?

By Hartley Newell-Acero Sometimes we happily invite change into our lives: accepting a new job, getting married, moving to a new home. Sometimes unwanted change finds us in the form of individual loss, lack, pain, or sadness. Rarely though, has so much change descended upon our whole species as quickly and as completely as it has in the last few months.

Each of us is reacting to these changes in our own way, and we’re also experiencing and responding to it as members of communities.

Now is the time for us to consciously decide: do we automatically try to replicate what was, even the parts that didn’t work all that well, simply because that’s what we know how to do? Or will we choose to take what worked best and use those things as tools to make something new?

If we choose the latter, we have to accept some realities: creation takes effort, our endeavors won’t always work out the way we hope, we may have to start over, again, we will get tired and frustrated, with ourselves and others. So, what will we make of all this? How do we explain this time to our-

Taking the time to relax and calm your mind can help you to focus on carrying through with courageous actions.

For many of us, our initial individual and group reaction was to throw ourselves into a flurry of activity. Some of us worked longer hours, and some of us volunteered, but almost everyone felt the drive to do something to help. After the initial panic subsided, the grind began. It’s difficult having every aspect of our lives impacted and constantly having to find ways to navigate the unanticipated, and mostly unwanted, ripple effects that global changes are having on our personal lives. Now we are faced with the knowledge that there is no going back to the way things were. Our lives, communities, and world are and will be different. We didn’t choose these changes. However, we have a choice in how we respond to them and what we choose to make of them. And make something of them we will—whether we do so purposely or unintentionally.

selves? What will we build based on that understanding?

The way we make sense of the world around us is greatly influenced by our mindset. Some people have a “fixed mindset.” They tend to believe that their basic intelligence and abilities are pretty much predetermined. You get what you get and just have to do the best you can with it.

They avoid failure because they see it as a reminder of how limited they are. Some people have a “growth mindset.” They believe that their abilities can grow and develop with time and effort. They don’t fear failure as much because they see it as a way to learn and improve. They may even question the very idea of failure, since learning is their main goal. We are all living through a difficult time, but it is possible to move on from panic, without retreating to hide

The way we make sense of the world around us is greatly influenced by our mindset. Some people have a “fixed mindset” while others have a “growth mindset.” | LINDA DUNLAP out in our individual and collective Comfort Zones. Being able to build a “better normal” depends on our willingness to be uncomfortable and to remain focused on the greater goals of learning and growth.

How do we find the courage to “keep on growing?” Mentally practice multiple scenarios. Imagine both the worst that could happen if you acted courageously, the outcome if you don’t do anything and also a positive outcome. Identifying risks can help you plan your response, and “immunize” yourself against your fears.

Explore your negativity bias. Many people tend to pay attention to negative outcomes but disregard positive ones. Are you considering positive outcomes as often as you worry about negative ones? When you do contemplate negative scenarios, see if you can pause, re-examine, and think about them in a more helpful way.

our way, we find ways to work through it.

Take good care of yourself. Building bravery when you’re feeling fearful takes effort. We’re strongest when we’ve had enough sleep, when we’re well nourished, and when we’re physically active. Taking the time to relax and calm your mind can help you to focus on carrying through with courageous actions.

Practice leaving your comfort zone. Look for small ways to challenge yourself in becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable. The more you do it, the more you’ll come to see yourself as someone that isn’t trapped in their comfort zone, but someone who enjoys effort.

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Classic fishing lures are those that have stood the test of time, and survived the whims of the market. The list of lures that makes this list is remarkably short, considering the jaw dropping number of products that have been unleashed over the past 100 years. The great thing about classic fishing lures is they remain fish catchers to this day. These three lures should be a part of every angler’s collection.

Like a lot of Canadian kids who were nuts about angling, I grew up seeing Rapala minnows in the tackle boxes of anglers. My hometown of Thunder Bay also has more Finns per capita than anywhere else outside of Helsinki, and having Rapala minnows on the line was a source of “old country” pride for many anglers of the Finnish extraction. It was not hard to find them for sale in the Lakehead, even in the early 1970s. The first walleye I ever caught on a plug hit a silver floating Rapala weighted with a rubber core sinker and trolled along bottom. I can also remember casting an oversized Rapala floating minnow for pike on Thunder Bay’s waterfront. To this day, the floating minnow is a deadly presentation, and accounts for everything from salmon on downriggers to bass in the lily pads to Lake Superior coaster brook trout up close to shore.

Eppinger Dardevle The red and white spoon is a standard bearer for northern pike anglers in Canada and the northern United States. Although many have made a red and white spoon, the Eppinger company made the original.

The story goes that company founder Lou Eppinger spent a month alone in the Ontario wilderness, fishing and camping. He used a lure of his own design that looked like a spoon. The metal was thinner in the middle and thicker toward the edges. When he cast it into the shallows it would swing from side to side, flashing its colours.

Mepps Aglia Spinner If you are a trout angler, and have fished with a “Mepps” spinner, the odds are it was an Aglia spinner. This is the classic “French style” trout spinner, with a simple, fail-safe design that can be cast or trolled, fished with a bait or without. The Mepps spinner was the very first lure I ever used to catch a brook trout, and it will always have a special place in my tackle box.

Although the #3 Mepps Aglia is maybe the best trout catcher ever made, the lure is equally deadly on other species. The silver bladed Mepps Aglia is especially good at catching smallmouth bass, and is one of the secret lures that tournament bass anglers don’t talk about. When bass or trout are busting minnows on the surface, the spinner is unbelievably effective. A must have for steelhead as well.

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that big fish eat little fish, especially those acting erratically. Rapala fished the waters of Finland’s Lake Paijanne, and saw how large predators would always focus on an injured minnow. He decided it was time to make something that would mimic that injured wobble. In 1936, using a shoemaker’s knife, some sandpaper, and his imagination, Rapala created his first prototype lure

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About 15 years ago, I had an opportunity to fish with Lou Eppinger’s great grandson in Saskatchewan. Not only did I get to hear stories of Lou and his fishing exploits, but also got to fish with a bunch of different Eppinger products. We caught pike, walleye and lakers on them all, but the red and white Dardevle was the rock star. It still rules.

A French engineer named Andre Meulnart invented the original Mepps spinner back in 1938. Although he knew he had come up with a good bait, he probably didn’t realize his lure would be the basis of a huge boom in the fishing tackle industry.

It would take a World War and an unusual series of events to do that. It would also take the vision of a man who realized the lure’s full potential. In 1951, Todd Sheldon discovered the Mepps spinner. Sheldon, who was the owner of a tackle store in Antigo, Wisc., was having a bad day on the water. He decided to try something different, and tied on a small Mepps spinner.

The lure had been given to him by a WWII GI who had returned from Europe two years earlier. The story goes that within two hours, Sheldon had landed four trout weighing more than 12 pounds total. The rest is history.

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By 1912, Lou turned his prototype into a finished lure, called the Osprey. It was deadly on pike. Six years later, Lou’s nephew Ed came to work for his uncle and they changed the name to Dardevle after the “Teufelhunden,” or “Devil Dogs,” the name given by the Germans to the 4th Marine Brigade. The allies then called the U.S. Marines “Dare Devils.” The red and white Dardevle became the standard bearer of the brand.

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Public Water Access WHERE CAN YOU GO? GRAND MARAIS—Summer is when many Minnesotans seek access to the state’s wealth of water. Most often, they do so at a publicly-owned place such as a state park, a boat launch or a swimming beach.

In these situations, the public’s right to access is clear. In other instances, where private property is involved, some folk’s assumptions about the extent of public access may not be true in Minnesota.

The public has access to what Minnesota terms “waters of the state.” Waters of the state are any surface waters or underground waters. This includes all lakes, ponds, marshes, rivers, streams, ditches, springs and waters from underground aquifers, regardless of their size or location. If you have public access to water, you can boat, fish and swim there. The catch is public access.

Seeking clarification regarding access isn’t easy. While it isn’t always apparent in the north, Minnesota is an agriculturally dominated state, so some trespass laws were written with agricultural interests in mind. For instance, it is legal to access unposted private forest land, but it is illegal to enter unposted agricultural land whether it is actively farmed or fallow.

Decades ago, legendary DNR commissioner Joe Alexander made it his mission to open public access sites such as boat and canoe landings, on all state lakes and streams. While he was unable to completely achieve this goal during his 12-year tenure, he greatly expanded and upgraded access sites we enjoy today.

Along the North Shore, some believe the public has access to the Lake Superior shoreline up to the ordinary high-water level, which is where permanent vegetation begins. Their assumption is based on the Public Trust Doctrine, which is rooted in English law that has long affirmed public access to America’s seashores. While a Michigan court case affirmed the public’s right to Great Lakes beach access, the ruling doesn’t apply to Minnesota. In this state, you DO NOT have access to the Lake Superior beach on private property unless you are in the water. The same is true for trout streams and inland lakes.

However, public access is not only defined by officially designated sites. Where public land, be it a state or national forest or a road right-of-way, abuts the water, the public has access. In practical terms, if you can launch a canoe in a creek crossing the road and paddle through private property to reach a lake, that is public access to the lake. In a trout stream or any flowing water, you have access provided you can reach the water from public property, such as a road crossing, and stay in the water while wading or floating.

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knitted wool sweater and a green and black kilt, Peter stepped out of his car and immediately embraced me with a warm smile and a hug. His girlfriend Maggie, a Forest School teacher from England, opened the passenger door and soon followed suit.

A light mist hung in the air as I disembarked from the train at Pitlochry rail station. The rural hamlet, nestled in the central Scottish highlands, was my first stop since leaving the country’s bustling capital of Edinburgh earlier that afternoon.

“So good to meet you!” exclaimed Peter.

It was mid-August of last year, and six months prior to meeting I began making arrangements to attend a traditional hide tanning course co-hosted by him and his assistant, a Dutchman named Steven Dirven. With those plans finally coming to fruition, I had arrived in the United Kingdom the day before and we were a 40-minute drive from the rest of our group at the hide camp.

I walked across the station’s empty parking lot and rested my backpack at the foot of a moss-covered stone wall while I waited for my course instructor, Peter Ananin, to arrive.

Within minutes, a bright green sedan crossed a bridge and wound its way along the single-track road in my direction. As the vehicle entered the parking lot and approached my pile of gear, Peter gave a spirited wave from behind the wheel and pulled up beside me. A bundle of dried heather tucked inside a small pouch made from a tanned animal bladder swung from the rear-view mirror like a pendulum as he released the clutch and put the brakes on the car.

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Our group would spend a week at The Scottish Crannog Centre, a historical reenactment site built to resemble ancient life in the Iron Age along the banks of Loch Tay on the outskirts of Kenmore. I joined 12 other people participating in the camp who came from The Netherlands, Norway, other parts of the United Kingdom, and Canada. We were all in pursuit of a common

goal: to tan deer, fish and sheep skins using traditional methods.

Scotland’s pastoral farmers support about 7 million sheep across a country renowned not only for bucolic idylls, but also a damp climate (some of its wettest regions receive an average of 250 days of rain per year). Fortunately for sheep, their wool contains lanolin, a waxy substance that naturally allows the animals to shed moisture from their coats.

Suitably, the tanning method we used with tree bark causes the skin to contract and deter water, explains Steven.

“Although tannins on their own don’t necessarily make leather waterproof, it depends on the type of animal skin: how it is treated before tannins are applied, what kind of tannins, and in which way it is applied. And last but not least, how you treat the leather. Tanned hides allow the application of fat, oil and wax making a waterproof coating,” he said.

On the first day our group gathered and peeled the bark from nearby willow, alder

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Between several applications of the tree bark infusion, we dried the sheepskins over a smoldering fire—the wafting smoke is a natural preservative and also aids in the softening process. Next, we worked the skins over rounded posts to open and stretch the fibers in a process called breaking. Finally, we coated the skin with fat and oils and worked it once more until supple and dry.

There’s something transformative that happens when a group of people set up camp together to share ancient skills, which at some point in our lineages each of our ancestors had practiced—in this case, turning animal skins into useable leather.

Over the course of a week we formed a small community, relying on one another to prepare meals, to keep our shared space tidy, to listen when we experienced personal revelations, and to offer support after a challenging day of physical labor. During times of rest and relaxation we shared stories and songs by an open fire, and slept peaceful hours until waking time when Steven would sing the rest of the group out of slumber.

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“When creating community, we often forget the non-human partakers: other animals, the elements, climate and the items that make us capable to be where we are.

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There is a sense [today] that we are no longer part of the rest of nature, even though we are still depending just as much as in any time in history on the land, water, the sun and all others that together shape our world to feed us, dress us and keep us warm,” he said.

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The waning moon proceeds to sail through the fall constellations Capricornus and Aquarius. On the night of the 6th-7th it appears below the ring-shaped Circlet of Pisces, a somewhat dim figure below the brighter Great Square of Pegasus. On the 7th-8th, a still hefty moon travels the night sky in company with Mars.

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Strange Tales The luxury yacht that replaced the America By Elle AndraWarner

Ever wonder what happened to those famous luxurious steam yachts owned by the wealthy in what some call the “Gilded Age” before the First World War? Some were sold to the U.S. government for war service like the Itasca and Comanche; some sank like the Gunilda; and some were sold to foreign governments like the 214-foot steel yacht Alvina which was sold to the Russian government. And then there is the Dungeness, the luxury yacht that was built in 1894 at a cost of $490,000 (2020 equivalent $14.7 million)—one of the most lavish vessels of its time—that eventually became a fish boat on Lake Superior.

The 115-foot long Dungeness was built in Sparrows Point, Maryland and designed

by George A. Mallory, for devoted yachtswoman Mrs. Lucy Coleman Carnegie, the widow of wealthy steel magnate Thomas Carnegie, the younger brother of the tycoon and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

With her yacht in 1894, Lucy Carnegie was the first woman to join the exclusive New York Yacht Club. After her 43-year-old husband Thomas died in 1886, Lucy, who has been described as a “lady of immense wealth,” refused offers by her brother-inlaw Andrew to buy her out. As a single parent, she raised their nine children (the youngest was 5 and eldest 19 when Thomas died), finished their famous mansion Dungeness on Cumberland Island, Georgia (she had a staff of 200) and built houses for all her children.

In 1898—just four years after being built—the Dungeness was sold to Michigan’s wealthy lumber baron Frank W. Fletcher, who renamed the yacht Winyah. He used the grand yacht to tour Georgian Bay’s is-

Originally named the Dungeness, the luxury yacht was renamed Winyah after it was sold to Michigan’s wealthy lumber baron Frank W. Fletcher. | LIBRARY OF CONGRESS lands with his family, friends and business associates. Here’s how the Sail & Sweep yachting magazine in October 1902 described the Winyah: “The cabin and all interior woodwork is finished in white enamel, striped and decorated artistically with gold. The upholstery is red plush throughout…Forward is a mahogany deckhouse beautifully fitted…as a dining room (with)

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Fletcher died in 1922, and three years later in 1925, the Winyah was sold to Duluth’s H. Christiansen & Sons, a supplier of nets and fishing supplies to commercial fishermen along the North Shore of Lake Superior. They renovated the yacht to a

coastal freighter, including removing her spars and bowsprit, and enclosing her main deck with a plain wooden cabin. Her route was from Duluth-Superior to Port Arthur (now part of Thunder Bay) to carry passengers and fishing supplies. Then in 1928, after the Booth Fisheries Company’s 183foot freighter America sank on June 7, 1928, in Washington Harbor off the shore of Isle

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The Winyah at Rock Harbor. After the freighter America sank in 1928, the Winyah became the primary link to Isle Royale’s commercial fishing community. | MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Royale, the Winyah became the primary link to Isle Royale’s commercial fishing community.

According to an August 1, 1943 article “North Shore Fishermen” in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the commercial fishing up the North Shore of Lake Superior and beyond Grand Marais, had “over 400 fishermen, operating more than 800 skiffs and 88 power boats” and they were “netting lake trout, herring, white fish and ciscoes.”

The article went on to say that in the past two years, their catches totalled 20 million pounds, valued at an estimated $600,000 (2020 equivalent $9.1 million). October was the busiest shipping month for fresh fish and, during Christmas season, more than 500,000 pieces of lutefisk were sold.

According to the Star Tribune article, the Winyah carried 30 tons of ice on its twice-weekly round trip up the North Shore, picking up fish, carrying freight,

After 16 years of hauling freight, the days of the Winyah ended when the Christiansen’s purchased a diesel-powered boat in 1944. In 1953, the Winyah was broken up for scrap in Duluth. | MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY delivering mail/supplies and transporting passengers. Loaded with iced fish stored in her special hold, the Winyah headed back to Duluth dock, aiming to arrive around 2 a.m. where stevedores were waiting to unload the ship. The crates of fish were then trucked to a fish wholesaler’s warehouse and unloaded, sorted and fish packed into boxes for delivery to railway refrigerated freight cars. “From Duluth, the fast freight cars go east to Pittsburgh, west to Denver, and south to Fort Worth, Texas. Refrigera-

tor trucks rush them to nearby points within Minnesota and Wisconsin,” reported the Star Tribune.

After 16 years of being a fish boat, the days of the Winyah became numbered when in 1944 the Christiansen’s purchased a diesel-powered boat. After being idle for several years, she was sold in 1950; three years later, in 1953, the once luxurious yacht of one of one of American’s richest families, was broken up for scrap in Duluth.

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Lynne Luban

BUYING OR SELLING

Over 12 years selling downtown MPLS Condo living.

Currently representing this developers 10th project PORTLAND TOWER & THE LEGACY. I am available to meet with you in Grand Marais or Minneapolis to go over prices & floor plans.

Cell: 612-599-6986

Call: 218-591-0985 Email: stphn.carlson@gmail.com or Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

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This 3.67acre lot is on the ridge above Hwy 1 just north of Silver Bay. Gated entrance must call agent for access.

218-591-0985

Steve Carlson 218-591-0985 stphn.carlson@gmail.com Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

10 acre 660x660 with easement for 20 acre lot to the south On Ridge behind Silver Bay

$57,600

20 acre 660x1320 Views of Lake Superior on the ridge behind Silver Bay $66,700

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Talk to Terry!

Terry R. Backlund Broker/Owner Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Email: Terry@BacklundRealty.com

Frank Lehto Real Estate Agent Phone: 218-387-4955 Email: Frank@BacklundRealty.com

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Saleng i d n e P 184 rolling acres of maples, dotted with ponds and streams.

MLS# 6090784 Price: $299,500

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20 Acres close to Grand Marais.

MLS# 6090858 Price: $64,900

Two lots for the price of one.

In town lots. Driveway in.

MLS# 6090864 Price: $67,500

2700 Sq Ft Home 3+ Bedroom 3 Bath 2+ Garage 7+ Park like acres on the edge of Grand Marais MLS# 6090044 Price: $369,900

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2+ Bedroom 2 Bath 1176 sq.ft.home on 5 acres MLS# 6079593 Price: $172,500

338 ft. of Lake Superior on 14.53 acres.

1 Bedroom Cabin, Garage, Dock MLS# 6029532 Price: $289,000

212 ft of Lake Superior shoreline on 1.79 acres. The perfect canvas for your dream home or weekend getaway.

Price: $185,000 MLS# 6091723

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Log Home 30 x 40 Garage on 75 private acres MLS# 6085649 Price: $349,900

Rare. Commercial lot on Broadway.

50 front ft. Over 6600 sq. ft.

MLS# 6087575 Price: $195,000

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SOLD 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 2 Car Garage Great location. Nightly rental potential MLS# TBD Price: $299,900

40 Acres. 360 degree view of Cook County. Amazing Lake Superior view.

Price: $400,000 MLS# 6091729

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Lutsen Real Estate Group

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Gorgeous Lutsen Home.

Office 218-663-7971

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Meet Our Awesome Agents!

Sandy McHugh 218-370-7841

Inger Andress 218-216-7141

Kelsi Williams 218-428-0992

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-0876

Grand Marais Home with a View!

Must-see home! 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom move-in ready home conveniently located 3 miles west of the heart of Grand Marais. Panoramic Lake Superior views throughout. Great craftsmanship and attention to detail. Open-concept main living/dining/kitchen complete with screen porch and pantry/wet bar. Walk out lower level with bedroom, full bath, additional living space, office & laundry room. In the summer and winter months, enjoy the outdoor hot tub, the separate sauna building & fire pit located along a lit rock path outside of the lower level rec room. Need additional recreation space or living space? Look no further than the fully finished living space above the heated garage complete with a full bar and ample storage. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of MN. MLS 6090103 $429,900

Devil Track Lake Cabin. Don’t

miss this cozy cabin located on 6.52 acres of land on the west end of Devil Track Lake! The cabin features wood beams, a main floor open-concept layout, and large loft space with amazing lake views. Idyllic, level yard space plenty of room for yard games, outdoor dining, and bonfires! Enjoy reading, writing, or playing games in the peaceful screen porch. Unique shoreline with permanent dock access - you’ll love this cove of Devil Track and its possibilities for paddle boarding, boating, swimming and more! On the other side of the private road, you’ll love the clearing that has already been done - level land at the mouth of privately created trails. Perfect for ATV access, hiking, snowshoeing, and more! MLS 6085747 $284,900

Spectacular Devil Track Home.

Mike Larson Broker 218-370-1536

Steve Surbaugh Broker 218-663-7971

Lutsen/Tofte/Schroeder Area

Fully-furnished, turnkey DevilTrack Lake Home.

Updated 2-story home located on Devil Track Lake, just 8 miles up the scenic Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais. Modern decor with a flare of up north touches. Lake-facing deck and LL patio allowing you to enjoy the spacious backyard that leads up to the lake. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, spacious master suite on the main level. Two living areas, full sized kitchen and dining room. Unique artwork and carefully selected furnishings. Wall to wall windows to take full advantage of the Devil Track Lake views year round. This home is the ideal place to set up your year-round base for adventure while being just minutes away from beautiful downtown Grand Marais. Part of the Landing at Devil Track Homeowner’s Association providing year round access, snow removal, maintained road and driveway, lawn care and covenants designed to protect your investment. This home is currently part of the Cascade Vacation Rental program. New owners can elect multiple options how best to use and enjoy their new vacation property. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the State of MN. MLS 6089182 $425,000

Gorgeous log home tucked into the perfect spot in the Superior National at Lutsen golf community.

Open concept w/cobblestone FP & four-season porch in a woodsy setting. Perfect layout for entertaining, with peninsula bar & stainless appliances. 3 bed, 3 bath, incl main flr owner suite with separate tub/shower. Main floor laundry. 2 add’l bedrooms on upper level w/ full bath & loft. In-flr heat w/elec boiler & propane FP for dual fuel savings. Wraparound deck facing Lk Superior with outdoor gear closet. Oversized, detached dbl garage & cool firepit. Well-maintained home with great curb appeal.

Well-managed HOA with shared state-certified water/waste systems. Perfect location to enjoy all of the activities the North Shore has to offer. Close to restaurants, shops and within walking distance of North Shore Winery! MLS 6088120 $489,900.

Stunning Superior Property.

Beautiful and wellmaintained home with unparalleled views of Lake Superior from most rooms. Light pours into this 2-bed, 2-bath home, accenting the Scandinavian-looking aspen paneling with vaulted ceilings. A stunning accent is the Vermont Casting Wood Stove installed a year ago. The kitchen has a JennAir stove top with easy conversion to a grill top. Large floor-to-ceiling windows brings the glorious outdoor foliage and woods into your dining experience. The wet bar extension gives extra room for the chef. Magnificent location with accessible ledge rock. Perfect spot for a camp fire, or Tofte fireworks watching! Dining in the gazebo is a surreal experience of being surrounded by the professionally-landscaped yard; no need for a lawn mower. All of this plus a double, detached garage. This is a must-see property!

MLS 6088709 $699,900

Drom Hytte in Lutsen.

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Caribou Lake Home.

Your chance to be on Caribou Lake!

Large, level lot in a beautiful maple forest. Zen-like walking path to your private dock. Charming log home with 3 beds, 2 baths, natural woodwork, vaulted ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace & terrific lake views. Bright kitchen, with pine cabinets and functional layout. Spacious loft with ample sleeping room. Deck spans the entire lakeside. Walkout lower level with another bathroom already in place. Simple finishing to the LL could maximize livable space to nearly 1,400 sq ft. Year-round access on HOA maintained roads for both summer and winter use. Lutsen is nearby when you need provisions, plus close to hiking trails, ski hill, golf course, winery and amazing restaurants. Caribou Lake is the place to be! MLS 6089642 $380,000

Aspenwood on Lake Superior. Gorgeous lake

views from every level of this sharp Lake Superior condo. Quality finishes including granite, wood & tile floors, maple cabinets, with a cool, modern vibe. Multiple spaces to hang out in this spacious, three-level unit with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Large windows for wide-open views of the big lake. Vacation rental revenues help to offset the cost of ownership. Enjoy your time on the North Shore without any pesky chores. Just enjoy lake living, and all of the activities this area has to offer: golfing, skiing, hiking, biking, beach combing, music, shops & restaurants, plus more. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of MN, unrelated to listing agent. MLS 6085503 $299,900.

Darling Tiny Home. “Juno Cottage” is a darling tiny home, S A L EN G nestled into 5+ wooded acres with Lake Superior views, just a mile up the Sugar Loaf Road from Hwy 61. Bunkhouse cabin was built in 2015; I D N bedroom added in 2017. Artsy and funky personality in this woodland PE

cottage. Vaulted & beamed ceilings, painted like the sky. Whimsical decorating style includes real birch bark in gabled end of bedroom, painted wood walls, and curated artwork and items to make this tiny home feel like a seaside cottage. Nice lake views from living room, bedroom, and also on patio area outside. Private setting tucked into the woods, with driveway and nice parking area.

Complete with porta-potty. Near to all that you love about the North Shore, including the big lake, hiking trails, Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center, restaurants & resorts, Superior National golf course, ski hill, and winery. A great opportunity to have a place on the North Shore. MLS # 6091006 $85,000

Lutsen Townhome.

Give Andrew a call at 218-264-0497

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Own a townhome at the famed Lutsen Resort! Stunning Cliff House unit with amazing Lake Superior views.

3 bed, 3 bath, two-level townhome. Open concept great room, with oversized windows and big lake views. Cozy up to the fireplace with a book, or hang out with friends and family. Walkout onto deck and sit amongst the pines, breathing in that fresh Superior air and watching the sparkling waters. Main floor bedroom with full bath. Two upper bedrooms with two more baths. Spa room with jetted tub looking out at the lake and sky. Participate in the many activities and amenities available through the resort, plus world-class dining. Full ownership with rental revenues helping to offset expenses. Unit is being sold fully-furnished; all you need is the key. Seller is a licensed real estate agent unrelated to listing agent. MLS # 6090848 $359,000

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Located on the ever popular Cascade Beach Road, Drom Hytte is Norwegian for “dream cabin” and that describes this delightful property to a “T”. You will be charmed by the thoughtfully placed Norwegian decorating touches throughout the cabin making it a comfy and cozy North Shore retreat. Nestled in a quiet and private little bay that affords outstanding views up and down the coast of Lake Superior. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. A separate playhouse and custom built timber frame outside feed a wood burning sauna with an enclosed changing room. Located on approximately 285’ of Lake Superior shoreline, approx 1.5 acres for utmost privacy. Move in ready....all you need is the key, literally. MLS 6089681 $599,500

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Real Estate is serious business, and we understand that.

From the Gunflint Trail, to the shores of Lake Superior- we have full time agents ready to assist you in selling and buying. Our agents live here, work here and are defined by service and expertise.

Give us a call today!

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Charming Gooseberry Retreat!

You’ll love this incredibly charming 3 bedroom/2 bath 6.61-acre retreat located less than one mile from the Gooseberry Falls! In addition to the home’s unique proximity to Gooseberry, it’s located only 12 miles North of Two Harbors. Enjoy the closeness of town with the privacy of the country and convenience of being located on Highway 61! With tongue and groove ceilings, arched details throughout, and plentiful natural light, the home is warm, welcoming, and full of character. Single level living with a large deck that runs the length of the house and overlooks the backyard. The yard is complete with a creek that runs through the property and has been known to contain steelhead trout! Ample garage space to utilize for storage and hobbies; garage attached to the home in addition to a 2-stall detached garage with separate hobby/storage space. Ample storage for all of your favorite outdoor activities! Living room flooring replaced within the past two years. Property served by city sewer. MLS 6090332 $289,900

Inland Lake Lots Tait Lake, Lutsen

This gorgeous Tait Lake property waterfront lot is a must-see! Enjoy 208 spectacular feet of shoreline and 3.83 wooded acres situated on either side of a private association-owned road which is accessible year-round. You’ll love the scenery as you approach the lake: the picturesque drive, mature trees, and rolling hills.

Paddle, fish, snowshoe, hike, and more from this scenic location! Just 12 miles away from Lutsen area activities and a short 30 minute drive from the great shops and restaurants in Grand Marais. This serene lot is ready to be your retreat! MLS 6084736 $209,000.

Lake Superior Parcels Coveted Stonegate Rd

Build-ready Lake Superior parcel. Driveway, power & septic already in place. Private setting with no hwy noise.

Accessible shoreline, cleared build site, surveyed. Make this beautiful spot your new Lake Superior homesite!

Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of MN, unrelated to listing agent. MLS 6082793 $229,900

Other Vacant Land Parcels Sugar Loaf Road ‘Eighty’

This wooded ‘untouched’ property is secluded yet has year round public road access that is snow plowed and maintained for you... approximately 1/4 mile of frontage road access. Only less than 30 minutes away from Lutsen Mountain’s ski hill and Superior National golf course. For the outdoor enthusiast, it is close to several destinations, the Sugar Loaf Nature Trails and Center, Caribou Falls, Temperance River and the Superior National Hiking trail. This is a generous eighty-acre parcel, with many older cedar trees that would be an ideal place to build a forest home, cabin for hunting or to have a piece of pristine nature!

MLS 6085833 $129,900

Devil Track Lake Lots Great location for second home, primary residence, or cabin. Wooded shoreline with many potential building and driveway locations. Ample space for septic and well.

Pristine shoreline, plus close proximity to Grand Marais and many area activities.

MLS 6081021, 6081022, 6081023, 6081024. Priced from $99,900 to $149,900.

Superior National Golf Course Homesites Few Golf Courses have been built on land as spectacular as Superior National. And more recently the golf course just completed its nearly $4.5 million course improvement project on the River and Canyon Nines. The homesites listed below are tucked within the Cedar Forest along River 6 fairway and River 6 green. With water, sewer, power and broadband available, combined the sounds of the Poplar River just across the fairway and so much more beauty, the value offered simply is unbelievable.

Lots 1 and 2, Block 1. Outstanding location. These lots lay adjacent to River #3 fairway, near the green. Lots 1 and 2 are the only golf course lots that are independent of all other golf course lots and therefore nicely private. Walking distance to Gitchi Gami bike and walking trailhead. Minutes to Lutsen Mountains. Common Water and Sewer hook-up available thru HOA. Seller is an owner/agent.

MLS 6090570 $79,500.

Gunflint Trail

Lot 4 Block 2. This lot sits adjacent to #4 fairway on River 9 at Superior National Golf Course. Very nice build site with easy access from Ski Hill Road. Water, Sewer, power and broadband available curbside.

This is an excellent value. MLS 6089187 $59,900

Cozy, Private Loon Lake Cabin Comfortable, seasonal lake home on beautiful Loon Lake, in a bay along the southern shore. This one bedroom home includes an adjacent bunkhouse (4 person sleeping capacity), a newer two stall garage and a dock on the waterfront. Boat and motors are allowed on Loon Lake, with fishing for smallmouth bass, lake trout, and walleye. Nearby are entries to the BWCAW, plus hiking trails, groomed XC trails and snowmobile trails.

This area is part of the true Northwoods of northern Minnesota, with more wild animals than people. The Gunflint Trail is a dead end road providing access to the wilderness lands and lakes of the Boundary Waters of northeastern Minnesota. The main home is a wood frame building with one bedroom and one bath, a common room living/dining/kitchen, ¾ bath, washer/dryer, gas water heater, and wood fireplace stove for heat and ambience in the living room. Electric baseboard heat in the bedroom. The outside porch on south side of the home overlooks the lake. Adjacent bunk house with double bed, bunk beds and a ½ bath. Wood frame building on wood post footings. Heavily forested 1.53 acre lot with old growth white cedar and white pine, and 315’ of lakeshore. Dock is 10’x12’ on solid wood cribbing. Wild fire sprinkler system covers the buildings and grounds for state of the art wild fire protection. Seasonal access via private gravel road around east end of Loon Lake, 1 mile from the paved Gunflint Trail (Scenic BywayCounty Road 12) and about 40 miles from Grand Marais. MLS 6090829 $299,000

Lot 6, Block 5. Very nice golf course lot adjacent to the 6th green at the newly renovated Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course. This lot is set up nicely adjacent to green #6 and directly across the fairway is the Poplar River. The orientation of this lot and build site will provide good sun all day long and all year long.

A very nice building area has been sited. Broadband, water and sewer curbside. The property is within an HOA which provides water and sewer to homeowners within the association. MLS 6090267 $94,500.

Hwy 61 Frontage Convenient Build Site.

Great parcel of land conveniently located just 2.7 miles east of Grand Marais. Well already in place.

Located on Hwy 61; perfect place to build a new home. 2.29 acres.

MLS 6081081 $55,600

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Peaceful and private Lake Superior retreat with 200 feet of shoreline on a park-like 2+ acre setting. Best of all worlds with gorgeous views of the big bay and easy access to town.

This split-entry, 3-bedroom home takes full advantage of its southern exposure and views of the lake. Large garage.

MLS 6089858 $399,900

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NEW 1614 Croftville Road

Ultra-charming one plus bedroom home within feet of the Big Lake on the popular Croftville Road.

Designed by the original owner, this unique home has pleasant surprises everywhere.

MLS 6090948 $389,000

8580 W Highway 61

MLS 6090253 $339,900

Manitoo Trail

Exceptional Lake Superior lot with 313’ of amazing shoreline including a gravel beach. The depth of the lot, as well as the 4.26 acres provides plenty of privacy from Highway 61. Enjoy listening to the lake in the this cute 1940’s cabin located right by the water’s edge.

MLS 6089314 $449,900

MLS 6083953 $525,000

Lovely 4BR/2BA home. 113’ Lake Superior shoreline on the coveted Manitoo Trail. Soothing sounds of lake, privacy of the forest, smells of the northwoods beckon you to forget your worries and relax—or entertain on the huge patio!

Wake to the call of the gulls, Stroll the lovely road that hugs the shore, Shop the town boutiques and art stores, Toast marshmallows at a beach bonfire, Skip rocks on 225 feet of private shore, Fall asleep to the rhythm of the waves.

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45 Mossy Hollow Point

Looking for the dream cabin nestled in by the lake? This 2BR/2BA is the perfect size with 1128 sq. ft. of one level living. Gas fireplace, custom maple cabinets & solid wood floors. Gazebo, decks & benches make it easy to appreciate the 261 ft. of ledgerock shoreline.

MLS 6087722 $439,900

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122 Stonegate Rd

3 bedroom, 3 bath comfortable, elegant home on 218 feet of Lake Superior shoreline. Open concept, large window, gas fireplace, high quality home. Huge heated attached garage and workshop. Plus private rustic guest cabin in a wilderness wonderland.

MLS 6086682 $749,000

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22 E Rosebush Lane

Marvel at the views of Artist Point from this stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bath premier home located west of Grand Marais. Must see to appreciate the custom tile work, built-ins, floor to ceiling windows, cobblestone fireplace, decks and expansive gourmet kitchen & much more.

Home is complete with AC, back-up generator & oversized garage.

Private 2.96 acre lot with 243’ of gravel shoreline.

MLS 6080232 - $790,000

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11 Wildflower Lane Beautiful 4 BR, 4 BA home with lots of special touches- gourmet kitchen, hickory floors, fireplace, eagle nest style loft, custom tilework and a separate w/o apartment, Lake Superior views, large deck all on 6+ acres.

MLS 6085210 - $489,900

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2499 E Highway 61 Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA home with an open floorplan, stunning rock fireplace, gorgeous kitchen and a southern wall of windows, perfect for viewing the ore boats! Large detached garage, complete with a lovely YR apartment.

MLS 6090664 $339,900 REdUCEd

1189 Pike Lake Rd Watch the moose from the sunny family room in this attractive 2 BR, 2 BA country home! Beautiful property, great views & close to many outdoor trails. Includes a heated garage, guest cabin, sauna & storage building.

MLS 6089685 $339,500

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28 Tall Timber Trail Breathtaking 4 BR, 3 BA, one level home is situated on the 5th Fairway with Lake Superior Views! Open floorplan, vaulted ceilings, natural rock fireplace & much more. Det’d 3 car garage with upper level.

MLS 6090238 $479,900

2371 County Rd 7 Here is a turn-key, charming and rustic cabin getaway on 12 + acres. It is close to town on a paved road, but feels like a secluded forest cabin you can escape to. The old Backlund farm’s milk house served as the bones for the cabin.

MLS 6089300 $139,900

272 County Rd 48 Sunny 2 BR, 1 BA home with a full bsmt for plenty of living space.

Premier location on County Road 48; close to town, yet very private & quiet. New septic system and 3 car garage.

MLS 6089192 $199,900

2021 County Rd 7 The interior is as cute as can be with gorgeous, nicely finished wood floors, an efficient kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a laundry room all on one floor!!! Perfect starter home with a little TLC and sweat equity.

MLS 6084603 - $99,000 REdUCEd

New 1041 gunflint Trail Bright and cheery two bedroom, two bath home is just minutes up the Trail. The open floor plan invites gathering of friends and family. A huge porch makes a relaxing spot to enjoy the outdoors and the beautifully maintained gardens.

MLS 6091557 $169,900

g N i d N PE 85X Creechville Rd Seller says to SELL!! Large .47A City of Grand Marais lot has unbelievable potential and spectacular Lake Superior views with bunkhouse and 28 x 36 metal garage. Water/sewer hook ups right in front of the property and plenty of room for development.

MLS 6089051 $89,900

g N i d N PE 152 County Road 6 Fabulous country home situated on 4+ acres, just minutes from town, and all the privacy you need. This two bedroom one bath home has a functional layout with an open kitchen and living space.

MLS 6090697 $225,000

841 irish Creek Rd, Hovland 75 acre parcel with a little one bedroom cabin with a loft, perfect for a weekend getaway, is located off of the Irish Creek Road, in the heart of the Arrowhead Trail.

Lot is gently rolling with beautiful trees and a wildlife pond.

MLS 6083960 $79,900

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1815 W Highway 61 Absolutely charming 3 BR, 3BA country home with city amenities. Large .57 acre landscaped lot, with gardens & towering pine trees. Detached garage. Zoned C/I -VRBO is a permitted use.

MLS 6090494 $269,900

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3823 Arrowhead Trail Cedar log cabin nestled in the trees, overlooking McFarland Lake with 311’ frontage. 2BR, 3/4 bath, cathedral ceilings, wood floors and lots of windows.

Complete generator/ solar panel system, well, septic, all designed for year round usage.

MLS 6089517 $329,900 REdUCEd

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100 Sag Lake Trail Primary cabin features 2 BRs, 1BA with a spacious open floor plan. Adorable guest cabin with knotty pine woodwork, bath & kitchenette. Large garage! All of this on 1.3A with 150’of shoreline & dock.

MLS 6090284 $359,000

g N i d N PE 241 Loon Lake Road Do you have vision? Fix it up or tear it down! Either way, you end up with a nice lot on the shores of Loon Lake with great views and plenty of privacy. Lot features 145 ft of shoreline and .82 acres.

MLS 6090962 $114,900

14 Shorts Road Incredible opportunity! Sweet 1 BR, 1 BA cabin on the north shores of Clearwater Lake. Beautiful lot with 158’, 1 acres and views of the Palisades. Seasonal bunk house and boat house.

MLS 6091103 $229,900

159 N Pike Lake Rd 297’ of lake shore only a few yards from this charming 3+ bedroom, 2 bath year round cabin on pristine Pike Lake. The large lot curves along south facing accessible shoreline. Only 20 minutes from town this is a great peaceful getaway.

MLS 6089686 $279,900

33 Wilderness Trail Escape to this beautiful piece of north woods paradise with 200” of shoreline on Tom Lake. Includes a shed, outhouse, outdoor shower with hot water. Shoreline accommodates a great dock and excellent swimming hole. This unfinished, fully furnished cabin is waiting for someone to make it there own!

MLS 6088040 $164,900

42 Soderberg Lane SERIOUSLY! Check out one of the only grandfathered-in Boat Houses in Cook County. This lot features 412 ft of shoreline on Birch Lake with 3+ acres. Property includes an older rustic cabin, is fully surveyed, year round access.

MLS 6088180 - $232,000

601 South Shore drive Exceptional 223’ of Devil Track Lakeshore and 2.5 A of land in a south shore bay. Rustic 1 BR cabin with open living spaces and fabulous 275 sqft wrap-around deck. This furnished cabin has all you need for a true Northwoods experience.

MLS 6089460 $249,900

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145 island Road Beyond charming cabin and guest house on 274’ of Seagull Lake. You will think you’re in heaven when you arrive by boat to this property and step back to a simpler time.

MLS 6091253 $249,900

1544 greenwood Lake Road Fantastic 3+ Acre lot on beautiful Greenwood Lake. 225’ of shoreline with expansive vistas. Cabin features a great fireplace. With some updating and finishing, you will have a charming lake home.

MLS 6090792 $229,000

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Large Acreage 180X W gauthier Rd 100 acres of privately owned acreage directly abutting Judge Magney State Park, with distant Lake Superior views. Direct access to the Superior Hiking Trail, with plenty of wildlife to observe!

MLS 6079702 - $104,900 PENdiNg

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Camp 20 Rd 170 acres that has been replanted with pine trees. Rolling topography, many building sites and hiking trails. Gravel pit and a small wildlife pond. State land to the south & east.

MLS 6074422 - $149,900

Condos East Bay Suites Check out these condos

located in the heart of Grand Marais on the shores of Lake Superior.

Great property if you are wanting a 2nd home or an investment property.

UNiT 210 MLS 6082642 $299,900 3BR, 2BA

8 N. Broadway

1st Ave West

Prime commercial property has immediate income.

Two upper level apartments with space for more, plus storefront, and grounds rental. For Grand Marais the location could hardly be better for tourism and traffic potential.

MLS 6029037 - $437,900

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Great opportunity in the downtown business district!

This building is located on 1st Avenue West close to the harbor, Wisconsin Street, and Highway 61. Busy retail area year round--heavy foot traffic all summer long! A cafe, jewelry store, and t-shirt shop have all prospered at this location-what is your dream business?

MLS 6084360 - $199,900

Lots Tom Lake Tom Lake lot with over 200 feet of frontage and an easy slope to the lake! There’s a shed and a dock waiting for you to start your adventure.

MLS 6083377 - $69,900

NEW Poplar Lake Exceptional 1.65 acre lakeshore lot on the shores of Poplar Lake with 144’ of shoreline, located mid-way up the Gunflint Trail. Year round access, 240 sq ft boat house, dock and driveway.

MLS 6090960 $159,900

Tom Lake Affordably priced Tom Lake property with over 600’ of shoreline and 34+ wooded acres. Wide trail to the dock to enjoy your evening sunsets over the palisades and catching fish!

MLS 6090489 $109,900

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Bearskin Lake It is a rare opportunity to find a lakeshore lot with panoramic views of West Bearskin AND have easy access to 160+ feet of lakeshore with 1.45 acres and abutting USFS land for the ultimate retreat.

MLS 6091106 $159,900

Squint Lake Mid-Gunflint Trail lot with 2.13A & 221’ shoreline. Gently rolling topography, old white pine trees, devil Track Lake YR access & abuts USFS! 5.9 acres to make your dreams come true on the popular north side of MLS 6028920 - $75,000 Devil Track Lake! 340 feet of shoreline to enjoy all the fun things to do on the water! MLS 6085879 $164,900 Pike Lake Pristine Pike Lake lot with 190’ of rocky shoreline on the north west Tom Lake side of the lake. Easy year round access off of the Caribou Trail, Clara Lake Affordable AND attractive lot on Tom Lake, complete with a solid electricity & broadband available.

With 200 feet of south facing lake shore surrounded by Forest lands this lot is a wonderful escape from the outside world, yet only 12 miles driveway and cleared building site. Very private with 1.6 acres and 189 MLS 6084251 - $178,900 ft of shoreline. MLS 6090351 $64,900 from the Lake Superior shore.

MLS 6085959 $99,900 greenwood Lake Gorgeous south facing 2+ acre with 276’ of shoreline. Features YR access, driveway in, picnic area and walking trails. Development shared ownership includes private boat launch and surrounded by federal lands.

MLS 6089975 $149,900

Land NEW 13XX Mineral Center Road

Talk about privacy. Nine nicely wooded acres completely surrounded by tribal land. This is truly getting away from it all.

MLS 6091085 $49,900 1XX Timberwolf Lane Check out this stunning 4.6 acre lot with stunning views overlooking 5 Mile Rock. Mature trees, great topography, surveyed - ready for you to build your home or cabin!

MLS 6090694 $89,900

Jonvick Creek Sites 12 lots available from 1.5 - 4.8 acres In the heart of Lutsen, just off the Caribou Trail.

Maples, Pines, and cedars in varied arrangements will make a great back-drop for your home or cabin.

Each property adjoins public land making your space seem even more private. $29,900 - $49,900

XX LEvEAUX RidgE Looking for an affordable lot to build your future home? This south facing, year round property has electricity, phone and broadband on site plus it abuts state land. MLS 6086067 $29,900 STROBUS LAkE Rd - LUTSEN 10 beautiful acres less than 10 miles from Lutsen and only a short drive to the Grade and multiple access points to the BWCA. Close to trails, fishing and more. MLS MLS 6086562 $49,900

XXX Broadway Ave Want to live in the country and yet want access to City Sewer & City Water? Check out this over-sized lot that is located on the Gunflint Trail in city limits. County Rd 14 MLS 6085408 $39,900 Terrific and extremely affordable pieces of land Coyote Ridge Lots with good high building sites and interesting game Six five acre lots available. These beautifully wooded 1xx High Ridge drive Schroeder attracting low areas as well. lots have the benefit of being close to all the COyOTE RidgE LOT 6 15 acre lot high on the ridge is ready for your dream MLS 6086957 $38,900 amenities Grand Marais has to offer and all the Magnificent views are yours to be had from these 5 home or weekend getaway! Views of Lake Superior privacy of a secluded acreage in the woods. acre parcels! Only minutes to downtown Grand Marais to the south and valley to the north.

1XX Quist Rd $44,900 or Cascade State Park. MLS 6087781 $90,900 MLS 6082812 - $99,900 Fantastic five acre parcel all set up for your vacation or permanent home with potentially spectacular County Road 67 Lots XX OLd Ski HiLL ROAd XX Boulder Point Rd views of Lake Superior.

Looking for Lake Superior Views AND close to 3+ acres just minutes from town on a quiet county Attractive YR building site with 3.22 A; private MLS 6090178 $49,900 PENdiNg town? Lovely lots with a solid, private road & all maintained road with a nice mix of trees. Easy driveway; seasonal creek and gentle southern slope utilities are readily available. State owned Superior access to snowmobile trails and fun at Pincushion with some partial views of Lake Superior.

47X Camp 12 Road shoreline, perfect for morning walks.

Mountain. MLS 6088343 $45,000 MLS 6086785 - $59,900 Check out this property - one of the best deals Lot d 3.48A, with Lake Superior views in the market! Over 200A mature trees, gently MLS 6086070 - $69,900 93 Hoaglund drive–Tofte West Hwy 61 topography, wildlife trails and logging roads, Lot E 2.7A, all utilities readily available Level 2-acre lot with mature trees high above the town Attractive & affordable building site with 3+ acres & rolling practically all surrounded by State and Federal land.

MLS 6086072 - $82,000 of Tofte! Carlton Peak to the North, Superior to the easy access right off of Hwy 61. Minutes from town MLS 6090490 $99,900 Lot F 2.24A, year round access South--seasonal views of the lake. and Close to Cascade River State Park MLS 6086085 - $39,900 MLS 6089904 $52,500 SOLd MLS 6086779 - $35,000 1357 Camp 20 Road Railroad drive Lutsen 32A of naturalist’s or sportsperson’s paradise with Sweet 1.7 A building site located in the heart of XyZ Maple Hill Rd 700’ Mons Creek frontage, deeded access to private Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees and 6+ acres with quick and easy access to all the charm 14x Bloomquist Mtn Rd Ten acres of mature trees including huge White brook trout & Splake lake. Driveway, 3 compacted easy building site. of Grand Marais with excellent build sites. This Pines! Sloping lot with lots of southern exposure for bldg. sites, outhouse, holding tank and drilled well.

MLS 6084050 - $39,900 parcel features nice tree cover and a roughed in path/ sunshine all year long.

MLS 6090288 $64,900 PENdiNg driveway. MLS 6089729 $44,900 MLS 6075850 - $47,500

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shore property located on Stonegate Road in Hovland has both a Main House (1982 sq ft) and a Guest House (1000 sq ft). Great for vacationing, rentals, full-time home, investment - opportunities are endless. Private retreat setting with 300' ledge rock shoreline. Architect (Mulfinger) and builder (Kemp) have emphasized top quality. mls#

6091090 $895,000 superior locatioN, WaterfroNt iN GraNd marais.

Situated on 160 ft of stunning shoreline with awesome views of the east bay and Artist Point, this early homestead has great commercial potential, or use as a residential home. The large 2 bdrm, 3 bath home would have many options for an Inn or B&B. Two garages, one with living space above, plus a charming shed. The half acre parcel is adjacent to downtown commercial businesses for visibility, but also feels tucked away and private. mls# 6090933, mls# 6091122

$724,000

stuNNiNG lake superior Home.

Beautiful, completely remodeled home that is entirely impressive in every way. Brand new roofs, windows and sliding door, siding, hardwood floors, kitchen cabinetry with soft-close doors, granite countertops, bathroom fixtures/shower(s)/cabinetry, interior doors/trim, luxury vinyl floors in the kitchen/laundry/bathrooms, 16' x 16' composite deck, septic mound, gutters, lighting and furnishings. The bunkhouse transformed into a 2 bdrm suite. Nice level lot makes it easy to get to the water's edge. Just a few minutes from downtown Grand Marais! mls#6088834

$599,500 price reduced paNoramic lake superior. Gorgeous 10

acres with panoramic views on Lake Superior. 545 feet of beautiful sand/gravel beach with a stream running through the property. Located only 1.5 miles from Gooseberry State Park. Septic hook up is at the road. mls#6031490

$399,000

NeW! adoraBle caBiN oN lake superior. This stunning

5 acre property features a Lonnie Dupre Dovetail cabin built in 2017, situated on 272 feet of shoreline.

Everything in one easy to maintain space with a working kitchen, a 3/4 bathroom, a sleeping loft, and

a covered front porch. mls# 6091363 $325,000

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premier lake superior lot. 332 ft of

larGe tWo islaNd lake retreat GraNd marais.

ledge rock shoreline! Spectacular views of the big lake from a slightly elevated build site. Very secluded and private, a one of a kind opportunity.

Right in the neighborhood of Lutsen Mts., Superior National Golf course, dining and recreation. mls#

6090125 $299,000

croftVille road paradise. A rare find!

mls#6086969 $294,000 HoVlaNd caBiN oN superior. This property

Enjoy a view of Lake Superior from this well built, spacious 1+ bdrm home. Solid front deck, hard oak floors, accessible private beach, and room for a new garage. Add your own finishing touches and enjoy your piece of this iconic area.

has over 340 feet of shoreline on Lake Superior, and 120 feet of additional shoreline on Carlson Creek! The cabin features vertical Aspen half-log exterior, with wood panel interior. There are a few tweaks needed here and there, but this place is very cozy, and begs for someone to inhabit it. Additionally, the creek flowing through the property gives you your own spot to hook some spring steelhead. mls# 6090311

$280,000 price reduced

BiG VieWs oN fiVe acres. This cabin sits on

almost 5 acres of land and includes 543 feet of Lake Superior shoreline in the Big Bay area of Hovland. It has a nice grouping of old pine trees along the shore and a few cedar.

The views are spectacular and whether or not you are looking to build your dream home or use this as is for a getaway you will have some amazing views on the Big Lake. mls#6086940 $259,000 price reduced

lake superior – eNcHaNtiNG BiG BaY. Tucked in the corner of

beautiful Big Bay, this lot has great lake views, and looks east to the ridges running up the coast. An old cabin could be renovated and is situated right along the shore. There are nice home sites with access to power and Broadband. The woods is deep and enchanting with large spruce and moss covered boulders. End of the road privacy. This is a unique spot for your home or cabin. mls#

6088024 $248,000 price reduced lake superior, BiG BaY, BiG VieWs. Dense

spruce forest, moss covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200' shoreline with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband. Easy access from Hwy 61, yet private and secluded feeling.

mls# 6082864 $172,500

This 46+ acre property includes a beautiful peninsula with outstanding lake views.

Wide creek and tons of wildlife. Privacy assured with over 1600 ft of lake front, plus over 2000 ft of creek. Mostly US Forest lands surrounding you - literally walk to the BWCAW. Charming 4-season, 2 bdrm cabin with large dock and easy lakeshore access. Large stone fireplace and screen porch. Property can be sub-divided. A rare gem located just 20 minutes from Grand Marais.

mls# 6087574 $799,500

custom lake Home – GreeNWood lake. This custom built

wilderness lake home features 2 stone fireplaces, quality fixtures, finishes and details throughout. The large and private 2.5 ac lot has expansive 391 feet of shoreline, and adjoining U.S. Forest shore on Greenwood Lake, making for a truly private setting. Pristine views, large floating dock system, complete offgrid solar and generator system, satellite internet and cell service. The large 2-car garage has shop space and power room. The lot is landscaped with a gazebo, fountain and fire pit. There's even a private boat slip to save time and effort launching the boat. mls#6087884

$529,000 priVate lakesHore WilderNess lake. Eggers

Lake is surrounded by the Superior National Forest and has only one private land owner on its shore. This 160 acre island of private property sits within the scenic and rugged Misquah Hills with remote privacy plus a large wildlife pond. mls# 6085583 $349,900

BWca at Your doorstep. The cabin

you have dreamed of! Perfectly cared for 3 bdrm home with many inviting windows and a huge composite deck. Half a mile paddle to the BWCA with great fishing. Solar panels and propane generator. Dream kitchen with propane oven and antique wood stove.

Custom cabinets, solid wood flooring, and even a fireplace in the master suite! The large garage could hold an RV and more! mls#6086867 $329,000

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NortH Woods caBiN – iroN lake. Beautiful cabin

with 200' shore, located right on the edge of the BWCAW and MOVE IN READY! Two large bdrms plus living space above the garage. Bright and peaceful. Home is used seasonally but it's insulated for winter use. Broadband ready! mls#6089222

$283,900

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charming cabin perched on beautiful and pristine Leo Lake includes 9 acres adjoining federal land.

Located only minutes from the restaurants of Mid-Gunflint Trail and close to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the cabin is situated with beautiful 180 degree views of Leo Lake and surrounded by stunning old growth pine and cedar. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams plus a wood burning stove. Recently upgraded insulation and new siding with Zappone aluminum shingles. A Sauna and a dip in the lake will surely add to the enjoyment. This sweet and quaint cabin is a dream escape with north-woods style and charm.

mls# 6090635 $275,000 price reduced deVil track lake – remote caBiN.

This quality 2-bedroom cabin was built in 2012 featuring large windows, cathedral ceiling in the great room, loft, and beautiful kitchen. There is a new well, and a compliant outhouse. The location is unique, being at the far end of the South Shore Dr of beautiful Devil Track Lake, in an area surrounded by state and USFS lands. The 150 feet of lake frontage is in a protected and sheltered bay. The 4.78 acre parcel adjoins thousands of acres of remote public lands for exploring. mls# 6088269 $235,000

NeW! cedar loG caBiN - mcfarlaNd lake. Two bedroom cabin,

large deck, cathedral ceiling and open floor plan. With new stain and roof. Log guest cabin, storage buildings, log sided sauna and new outhouse to code. Wilderness views from 150 feet of shore, good for swimming, newer dock. Comes partially furnished. mls# 6090709

$229,000 QualitY GaraGe oN WilsoN lake. The perfect

place for your north woods dream. The Timberland garage is well built and provides an excellent cabin while you build your dream home on a great walleye lake. Knotty pine, wood burning stove, outhouse, and dock. Year round access. mls#6089028 $209,900 leVel lots, Nice Woods, easY sHore. These Devil Track Lake lots have easy access from a county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200+ ft. frontage, great views.

Build your home on the lake here! mls# 6033181, 6078259 -

$198,900 each caBiN WitH BWcaW VieW oN mcfarlaNd. This super 2 bdrm cabin has great views of the Palisades and the west end of McFarland Lake. Just a stone’s throw from the BWCAW! Comes furnished including fishing boats, canoe, dock, and two Onan generators. mls#6029644

$184,900

NeW! Water's edGe caBiN – poplar lake.

Welcome to Poplar Lake, complete with BWCA access and views to blow your mind!

Highly functional cabin yet retains the rustic style with a composting toilet/outhouse and a separate shower house. Broadband and power in place, well and septic could be added.

Incredible spot. mls# 6091016 $179,900 tom lake lot WitH dock. Imagine owning over 650 feet of shoreline on a fantastic walleye lake! The driveway is in and the dock is at the shoreline. Gentle slope with nice building sites. Electric and broadband are nearby, year round access. mls#6083761

$169,900

Unbelievable views with an unbelievable WitH HikiNG, price on the Gunflint Trail. Lovely BikiNG, skifurnished, well built A-frame cabin on iN, ski-out. pristine Loon Lake. Includes a newer 1 Long established bdrm addition, cozy loft, open living/ (218) 387-9599 • Fax (218) 387-9598 • info@RedPineRealty.com 5 bdrm, 6 bath dining room, sturdy deck, and 24' dock lodging business has onPO 142' shoreline.

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Box 938, 14sleeps S. Broadway, Grand Marais, MN 55604 direct access to the Lakewater system, septic holding tank, Pincushion Mountain TV and wireless, storage shed, room for more! mls# 6089440 recreational trails. $169,000 Extensive recent NortH foWl lake upgrades, new 2-car caBiN. Only a lucky few get to detached garage, own cabins here. Remote water access yurt rental, full solar system, HUGE decks, Lake Superior views, and river from the US side, or drive in to the frontage! Private and secluded yet close to Grand Marais. More land landing on Ontario side. Stunning available. mls# 6091297, 6091325 $474,900 views, easy access to the BWCA. The 2 classic loG bdrm cabin is one of the nicest remote Home – sceNic cabins you'll find. Includes a great moose ValleY. sauna. mls#6023214 $139,900 Beautifully crafted, 4 lake priVacY oN 20 acres. Beautiful Lost Lake is a bdrm log home on 81 private, remote wilderness lake with only a few parcels on the water. acres with a mountain-like This outstanding lot has towering white pines, pristine views from setting. Large kitchen, a cabin site on a knoll looking south over the whole lake, and great large walk out basement, accessible shoreline for your dock. The lake has no public access and huge heated garage with is quiet and peaceful with a motor restriction, and nearly half the shoreline is protected by a conservation easement. Seller is motivated! work shop, two historic

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mls#6083646 $129,000 solitude oN looN lake. Four great lots on the south

side of Loon Lake. Fantastic shoreline, beautiful views, many nice trees.

Located near the Gunflint Trail on a private road. Driveway in with power on the lot line. mls# 6089603-06 $88,000 – 100,000 priVate tom lake lot. 25 acres and 671 ft of shoreline on a great walleye lake! Nice white pines, fantastic rock outcropping for your dock. Remote access - no road easements are in place. You can visit this spot by boat or snowmobile. Look for the flagging and sign.

mls#6083597 $99,999 NeW! larGe tom lake lot. Gently sloped 4.34 acre

lakeshore lot with some incredible views. Situated in a quiet and peaceful bay that offers privacy and peace. Tom Lake is a good fishing lake and one can access power/electric and broadband as well if they wish. mls#

6091084 $87,900 escape to NiNemile lake. Nice, quiet lake between

Tofte and Finland known for its recreational opportunities. 2.9 acres very near the BWCAW. Good snowmobile access to the Tomahawk Trail and miles of trail riding. mls#6085601 $59,900 Great price lake lot. Deep woods, seclusion and nice views from this Tom Lake lot. This is the desired west side of the lake with access from the Camp 20 Rd. Enjoy a peaceful lake property with good access. Great back roads to explore. Adjacent land available.

mls#6085287 $43,900

Homes & caBiNs tHe BallY House B&B. Seeped in deep history and an abundance of charm and class, The Bally House Bed & Breakfast is now available.

Not only does it have 4 guests rooms (each w/ their own bathroom), but the owner's home/quarters is spectacular itself. Absolutely turn-key.

Updated throughout and lovingly maintained. Massive garage, lovely little stone garage, garden shed, unbelievable grounds. All within walking distance to downtown Grand Marais. mls#6084663, 6084813 $669,000 mouNtaiN top VieWs – loG Home. The ultimate

wilderness retreat - 160 acres surrounded by gov't lands. No one will find you here! The log home is masterfully built and lovingly cared for. Incredible views, you can see for miles! Solar power, well and septic.

Super nice sauna building. Solitude awaits from this mountain-top retreat.

mls# 6089634 $479,000

cabins used for storage, small creek and thousands of acres of adjoining state forest to explore mls#6089088 $446,000 NeW! GorGeous loG Home oN 10 acres.

This is the log cabin you have been dreaming about!

Immaculate 3 bedroom log cabin only 6 miles from Grand Marais. 10 acres of private forest to explore with beautiful seasonal Lake Superior views. mls# 6091593 $376,000 larGe coNtemporarY GraNd marais Home. This home/ studio is ready for your vision! Over 4200 sq ft of living space (including studio) on 2+ floors with many large dbl thermopane windows!

Plus a cozy 1 bdrm apt on main floor with its own full size kitchen and fireplace. SOLIDLY built with dry basement, covered deck, garages and more! mls# 6085626 $365,000 eXceptioNal GraNd marais Home. Located on a corner lot right in the heart of Grand Marais with beautiful gardens, fruit trees, flowers - all professionally landscaped. Wrap around decks (682' sq.feet), seasonal lake view. Loads of living space, 4 bdrm, 3 baths, 3 fireplaces - 2 gas and one wood burning. Wonderful large kitchen with big windows and patio door to the deck. Living/great room with open stair to the maser suite upstairs. The cozy room is flooded with light, has a wood fireplace and patio door to the deck. All the windows are Anderson "Eagles" for comfort all seasons. The office/den could be the 5th bedroom. The garage is 2 car but half used by the seller as a heated shop. Easily converted back. Endless possibilities! mls# 6088560 $349,900 price reduced!

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Cathy Hahn, ABR/GRI • Larry Dean, Realtor • Jake Patten, Realtor • Jesssea Smith, Realtor Beautiful, Beautiful GetaWaY Home eNerGYVilla oN lake WitH lake VieWs efficieNt superior. Updated Perched up on a small Home. This newer successful vacation rental hill, this wonderful cabin/ construction 3 bdrm, sitting just a few steps home offers some•amazing (218) 387-9599 • Fax (218) 387-9598 info@RedPineRealty.com 1 1/2 bath home with away from our beloved Lake views of Lake Superior. All detached garage sits Superior.

2 bedrooms, a PO Box 938, 14 S. Broadway, 55604 furnishingsGrand are included,Marais, MN on 10 acres and abuts sleeping loft within the 2nd updated plumbing and hundreds of acres of bedroom, 2 bathrooms and electrical, newer appliances, federal land. Open views that will blow you away!! and compliant septic. concept floor plan, The Sea Villa has modern Smart and functional layout quartz kitchen counters, appliances, a woodburning with wood burning stove. lots of windows, and stove, wi-fi, TV, indoor Two acres with mature trees, and a big garage. mls# 6089138 seasonal views of Lake swimming pools/hot tubs, $154,777 price reduced!

Superior. Designed for energy efficiency with casement windows, sauna and sits right next to NeW! maintenance-free siding & in floor heat plus wood burning stove. Only the state bike trail. This gorgeous waterfront townhome is only a short classic 10 mins from Grand Marais! mls# 6088994 $349,000 price drive away from the ski hills and the Superior Hiking Trail. mls# caBiN reduced!

6087735 $321,500 Near lake NeW! larGe Quiet superior.

Home WitH lake lake Cozy North Shore VieWs. Updated 4 bdrm, superior get-away situated on 3 bath home sits on a private a lovely manicured sea Villa. corner lot adjoining state property just a Entirely cozy, land. Creek and great lake block away from comfortable and views. New outdoor wood/ our beloved Lake close to the edge propane boiler, kitchen tile, Superior! Gorgeous of our beloved appliances, bathroom tile, views from a special Lake Superior interior paint, landscaping setting near all that in Lutsen. Fully and more. The 5-car garage the area has to offer. The gardens and the "Tuff Shed" give it a storybook has in-floor heat, efficiency apartment, 3/4 bath and cedar sauna, plus a furnished, this feel. The cabin has great bones and is fully insulated with a new roof. washing bay for your car. mls# 6090719 $349,000 Sea Villa has one bedroom plus loft with two twins. Located in a quieter Immense charm! mls# 6091441 $99,000 part of the grounds, but still near the pool/sauna building and the remote Hide-a-WaY. rustic playground. Pet friendly! mls# 6088117 $199,900 Charming custom built 2 bdrm, HoVlaNd 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods lutseN retreat. A overlooking a beaver pond. A toWNHome small log cabin on 40 acres highlighted screened porch for summer WitH lake by rolling hills and dining. The living room is open VieWs. If you some mature white want outstanding and includes the kitchen and pines. Use it as a Lake Superior views, dining. A cozy Franklin stove base camp for hiking low maintenance, warms the whole building. The and fishing outings, quality, versatility, full basement is a complete or have a retreat comfort and quiet in a guest space. Generator power and over 100 acres to explore. mls# away from a fast North Shore home, it's 6029349 $244,000 paced lifestyle. This all right here for you! is a very pretty property near Devil Fish Lake. Real log construction in This lovely 3 bdrm, 3 cHarmiNG this simple, yet functional cabin. And it is very quiet out here. mls# bath townhome has 2 tofte Home fireplaces, a comfortable main level open layout, fully outfitted kitchen 6090303 $99,000 – BiG lake and a fantastic deck. A lower level walkout flexible space is used for VieWs. All the GetaWaY additional sleeping and lounging. Lutsen Ski Resort, Superior National charm of the 1930's cottaGe Golf Course, the state bike trail, the Superior Hiking Trail, dining/drinking, with all of the Near deVil live music - some are within walking distance and the rest are just a very modern conveniences track short drive away. Currently used as a vacation rental and it does well. You one could want. The riVer. This could continue such a use or keep it all for your very own. Your choice. current owner put so little cottage mls# 6090455 $389,000 much TLC into this 3 needs some good bdrm home since purchased: Brand new bathroom, newer appliances, TLC, but it's a start commercial a new set of steps to the upper part of the lot (which overlooks its own for someone who waterfall!), fireplace improvements, improved/repaired chimney, an wants a seasonal BiG absolutely adorable finished shed that was used as a small art gallery, getaway at an opportuNitY, a new fenced-in area, and incredible gardens. The hardwood floors are affordable price. maNY gorgeous, the layout is ideal and the overall feel is nothing short of cozy Spacious yard, surrounded by towering pines and poplars. Property possiBilities. and calm. The Lake Superior views are astounding, there is access to boundary is steps away from Devil Track River. mls# 6085486 Commercial location in the public shoreline just across the road and access to dining, shopping $94,000 Hovland with 1000 ft of and hiking/biking is right outside the door. mls# 6087734 rustic Hwy 61 frontage. Large $230,900 recreatioNal commercial space with cottaGe caBiN oN 40+ a 2 bdrm home and Home acres. Very private rental cottage, cabins, garage & sheds. Many across recreational 42 acres improvements and upgrades! mls# 6089543 $299,900 from lake with rustic cabin and a superior. This beautiful, large pond for larGe GraNd marais lot. Nice 3.60 acre commercial cute home sits just wildlife. Great grouse lot with potential for multi family housing subject to city approval. Good across the highway hunting and deer location on the west end of Grand Marais just off Hwy 61. Easy access to from the big lake hunting. The timber the bike trail. mls# 6089284 $149,500 shoreline. The 2 cabin can easily sleep prime commercial lots iN lutseN.Two acrebdrm, 1 bath cottage 6 in the loft. Offering sized lots with Highway 61 frontage-road access and great visibility has wood floors, to sell furnished! in downtown Lutsen. Nice creek borders the east property line, nice beamed ceilings, and mls#6087367 mature forest. Great location for a small gallery, retail or restaurant. A a warm, comfortable $75,500 price residential lot is available adjoining to the north. mls# 6088430 feel. Septic and well, a small shed and 11 acres of privacy. mls# reduced! $97,900 • MLS# 6088431 $89,900 6030154 $159,900

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New listings are coming in daily - visit redpinerealty.com for our latest! riVer/creek froNtaGe larGe tract WitH creek. This 319 acre parcel has ponds & creek frontage on the Flute Reed River. Has been in DNR management program.

Great for hunting or homesteading. Access is by unimproved easement from the Camp 20 Road, near county maintenance. The land may be split - take your pick of "40's"! mls# 6081432 $258,000 suGarBusH, BeaVer, trout.

Remote 80 acres ,10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land. 700’ of Durfee Creek frontage. mls# 6024638 $129,999 Brule riVer retreat. Remote 40 acre parcel with small bunk house, covered camp shelter and outhouse. Walk the path to the river with 660' shoreline where you can launch your canoe and fish this placid stretch. Surrounded by wildlife and thousands of US and State Forest land. mls#

6076495 $99,900 NeW! Hike, Bike, ski-iN, ski-out.

Little Devil Track River and the Pincushion Mountain Recreational Trail system make for a unique location.

Excellent place to build your dream home or retreat with great north woods seclusion on 6 acres. Trail easement runs thru property with covenants to protect the trails. Zoned Resort/Commercial! mls#

6091258 $72,500 Woods, Water & seclusioN. Three

40 acre lots with 600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded. mls# 6089089 $69,900 or

mls# 6089091 $59,900 or mls# 6089090 $69,900 Nice Home site Near GraNd marais. Nice elevation and views from this 6.75

acre lot off of County Rd 6 just minutes from town.

Frontage on Little Devil Track River, with lowland and highlands. Nice forest and privacy for your home or cabin in the woods. mls# 6031740 $51,000

10 acres oN tHe flute reed riVer. Very nice property for your homestead.

The Flute Reed River meanders through with a perfect build site about 200 ft from the river. Heavily wooded with mature trees. Great recreational parcel! Electric at the road. mls# 6087451 $49,500 500’ oN moHNs creek. Mixed topography of beautiful rolling land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. mls# 6029353

$37,000

acreaGe adjoiNs WilderNess lake access. This 42 acre parcel includes 400

feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. mls# 6085112 $169,000 spectacular lake VieW. Expansive lake views and enchanting forest make up a unique 13 acre parcel. Just 15 minutes from Grand Marais, and a short walk to Lake Superior's shore. Privacy and dense forest make for a truly great building site for your home or retreat. Power and Broadband are available. Shared driveway leads almost to the property line. mls#

6090230 $132,000 iNcreasiNGlY rare, larGe recreatioNal parcel. 190 arces fully

surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich variety of trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands. mls# 6029820 $129,000

NeW! larGe Wooded escape. A rare 80 acre retreat or home site just off county road with power and Broadband nearby. Great location in remote area of Cook County with close proximity to Lake Superior and miles of trails and back roads to roam. Many good building sites and room to situate for maximum privacy. mls# 6090145 $119,900 larGe parcel Near lutseN. Over 65 acres of astounding beauty and opportunity to create your own wooded oasis. These two parcels are ready for someone to execute their vision of a Northwoods experience. Surrounded by public lands for privacy with power and broadband at the road. Partial driveway in place, with proximity to lakes, the BWCA, trail systems and Lutsen. mls# 6088177 $114,900

larGe acreaGe Near tom lake.

128 acres with good road access and an easy walk to the Tom Lake boat landing. Year-round road, power is possible here. The 3 forties may be split - take your pick.

mls# 6081431 $111,000 HuGe poNd-HuGe priVacY. Large 45+

acre wooded parcel located across from Tom Lake. Huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage. mls#

6083920 $90,000 mature Woods, lake VieW, close to GraNd marais. Great 20 acre

parcel on County Road 14 with mature forest and Lake Superior views. Good area for a home or recreational property. Could be subdivided.

mls# 6086641 $89,900 larGe parcel Near sHore. This

heavily wooded 12 acre parcel is within a short walk to the shore of Lake Superior. Great lake affect and plenty of privacy. Rough shared driveway in place. Close to Broadband and power. Older travel trailer included.

mls# 6090231 $87,900 laNd Near WilsoN lake. A special

piece of the Northwoods – 16 acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake! USA-owned forest is your backyard.

Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. mls# 6028685 $80,000 eleVated VieWs iN HoVlaNd. Nice elevated property to build a house or cabin, with distant views of Lake Superior. Close to hiking at Judge Magney State Park and Superior Hiking Trail, or trout fishing in the Flute Reed River. The outdoor adventure opportunities are endless! mls# 6086321 $79,900

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Driveway, electric/broadband, survey and a cozy camper/ RV are all set on Lot 3, while Lot 4 offers unending privacy as it abuts federal land. Christine Lake public boat landing is within walking distance with Poplar and Tait rivers nearby as well. mls# 6080792 $75,000

fortY WitH poNds – couNtY rd froNtaGe. This 40 acre parcel has beaver ponds,

adjoining federal land and easy access with frontage on County Rd 14. Just 15 minutes from Grand Marais, this would be a great large home parcel, or rec land with 1000s of acres of USFS lands on the west border.

mls# 6076727 $65,000 HiddeN Gem iN HoVlaNd. Explore

recreatioN oN poWers lake road. Over 60 acres of wooded land with minimal

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wetlands, waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Nearly 1,500 ft of road frontage on Powers Lake Road presents a range of options for access. Good spot for a rustic northwoods retreat or hunting camp. Close to Esther Lake for great trout fishing. mls# 6087571 $51,000 20+ acres iN HoVlaNd. Heavily wooded property with a rustic, wood-heated cabin, in the midst of a sled-dog neighborhood. Driveway minimally maintained; a 4 wheel drive vehicle is a good idea. Lots of recreational opportunities nearby.

mls#6086501 $50,000 Wildlife HaVeN. Fairly flat 5.92 acre

the 40 acres of seclusion with dramatic views from the south facing bluff. Enjoy the beautiful mixed forest and abundant wildlife. It even has a small gravel pit for your future building needs. The neighbors have electricity and the road has been kept open all winter through a road association. mls#6076192 $68,000

property despite being located on a hill. Nice mix of poplar, pines and birch trees. Lots of wildlife activity deer, grouse and wolves. Potential distant Lake Superior view. Adjacent property available (MLS #6082089).

7.5 acres located just 5 miles from Grand Marais on County Rd 7 blacktop. Some lake views, good building sites, driveway and a tiny cabin set up for your camp outs until you build. mls#6090492 $64,900

side of Grand Marais, a mile from down town. Close to the bike trail with privacy on a dead end road. Septic and wells allowed, power and broadband available. mls#

Great locatioN for Your Home.

larGe laNd, poNd, lake riGHts.

Densely wooded 60 acre parcel with beaver ponds and access to Lost Lake. Good seasonal road access, many great building sites and southerly exposure. Lots of elbow room, privacy, and miles of forest roads to explore.

mls#6086104 $63,900 lake superior VieWs – Great locatioN. Five heavily wooded acres with

mls#6082090 $49,900 Wooded seclusioN iN GraNd marais. Several great wooded lots on the west

6087223, 26, 28 $49,900 – 58,500 rolliNG laNd, piNes, Home sites. Two 10 acre parcels of heavily wooded land

within 10 minutes of Grand Marais. Great location with remote feel near trails and thousands of acres of Federal land, yet close to town and the big lake. County road with utilities. mls# 6076524, 6076539

$47,900 - $49,900 Wooded propertY Near GraNd marais. 10+ acres with nice trees,

driveway to a beautiful building site. Great lake view!

Only minutes to Grand Marais. Nice mix of trees, quiet dead-end road, south exposure, power and Broadband nearby. Perfect for your home in the woods.

hills and a sm. creek. A great place for a home or deer camp. Adjacent lot also for sale (MLS#6082090).

mls#6086767 $63,000 larGe laNd, maples, lake access. This 67 acre parcel has high maple ridges,

mls# 6082089 $46,900 BuildiNG site oVerlookiNG mcfarlaNd. This pine studded 7 acre

deep Woods aNd priVacY 20 acres. Remote with access to modern amenities,

Wonderful, large wooded lot inside city limits, and conveniently located just 1 mile from downtown Grand Marais. Plenty of space here to build a house, stretch out a bit and maybe lay down some roots...with a garden perhaps! mls# 6088336 $43,000 Great locatioN Home sites. Just minutes from Grand Marais on black top County Rd 7 are two 5+ acre lots with easy access to power and Broadband. Good building sites. mls#6079612 -

property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. mls# 6085111 $43,000

a pond, and an easement to walk to Tom Lake. Good seasonal road access, many nice building sites. A perfect escape property in an area with many trails to ride and forest to explore. mls#6085291 $59,900

acreaGe iN GraNd marais.

this acreage has a nice elevation with some views, some maples, other nice trees and a small creek. Road frontage on an old DNR road in good shape. Power and Broadband are nearby. mls# 6085875 $59,900

deNselY Wooded, HiGH GrouNd – 20 acres iN HoVlaNd. Great location

not too far off the beaten path, potential lake views, nice forest and feels remote and private. Just off Jackson Lake DNR Forestry Road. Great area for hiking the nearby SHT, biking or four wheeling the many trails and old logging roads. Potential off-grid home site or cabin site.

mls#6085963 $54,900 eNd of tHe GuNfliNt. Your piece of

paradise 1/2 mile from Saganaga Lake landing. These 3.62 acres could be your daytrip headquarters for hiking, fishing and berry picking! Access the BWCA without the lakeshore prices. Potential building sites overlooking the Gull Lake watershed. Broadband and electric at the road with year round access. mls# 6089034

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$42,900 • MLS#6079615 - $64,900 Great locatioN Home site.

Wooded home or cabin site near Devil Track Lake.

The 1.72 acre lot has nice trees and maybe a view of the lake from a second story. The boat landing is just down the road, as are many other lakes and trails.

mls#6091152 $34,900 NeW! affordaBle forested lot. This beautiful .90 acre parcel nestled in the

Wildwood Acres development near Tofte features mature trees and seasonal wildflowers. A minimal road association fee keeps the road plowed in the winter with electricity and broadband available. Cute (A-Frame) tiny house on the property could be purchased separately.

mls# 6091360 $22,000

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devIL TRaCk RIveR CobbLesTone hoMe aT MouTh of Lake supeRIoR!

Fully renovated and much loved home, you’ve all seen the outside, the cool looking Cobblestone house on the Lake superior side of the devil track river, just a few minutes east of Grand marais. While the exterior is interesting, the interior is FantastiC! From the warm wood floors to the hand hewn interior beams and trim, this home welcomes you in to the history of the north shore.

Updated everything and move in ready, walk to the beach and up the river for a day of Fly fishing, just incredible home and location. MLs#6086342 $399,000

MounTaIn Top LIvIng on MInnesoTa’s noRTh shoRe! breathtaking views of Lake superior are the focus of this home, built by david salmela. Lofty red Pines are scattered amongst the boreal forest surrounding this 4 bedroom home while overlooking the wild country of tettegouche state Park.

CoTTage on CasCade’s Lake supeRIoR! simple

Living, small Footprint 3 bedrm Lutsen Lake superior home, with large deck Overlooking Lake superior. accessible sprawling ledgerock shoreline. Lower level walks out with some overflow guest space and workshop area. $549,000

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MLs#6086880 $650,000

500+ fT on Lake supeRIoR WITh Lodge sTyLe hoMe!Used as a Vacation

rental, bay breeze is all about comfortable style with spaces designed for entertaining from the Great room to the Lakeside deck! a must see home! MLs#6084180 $479,000

oLd WoRLd ChaRM and CRafTsManshIp MeeT 300’ of Lake supeRIoR beaCh!

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Carved birds soar out of the gables, there’s scrollwork, tin filigree, a sauna. The fireplaces! The beach cobbles came in handy, each a masterpiece - roaring delights.

MLs# 6081939 $579,000 ReduCed!

e L a s Ing d n pe aMazIng Lake supeRIoR hoMe WITh a beaCh house! bIg vIeWs fRoM aLMosT eveRy RooM! beautifully updated kitchen w/ center island. Living room wood burning fireplace is perfect for Lake superior living! all the hard work on updating bathrooms has been done, this home is ready for your enjoyment! Wait until you see the beach house! Fabulous for a great sense of the Lake! many fun features! MLs#6083651 $589,000

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! d soL neW! speCTaCuLaR sunRIses aT guLL haRboR! MLs#6090071 $139,000

the inLanD LakeS are CaLLing! fIsheRMan’s dReaM geTaWay on gReenWood Lake,

Lake supeRIoR TofTe Condo aT ChaTeau!

Walter is Waiting! end of the bay bordering UsFs lands and some super shoreline! Call today for details!

super Cute 1 bedroom 1 bath Getaway with all the amenities at Chateau!

MLs# 6027279 $199,000

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faMILy CabIn on pIke Lake, gRand MaRaIs! dreamy setting with over 300 ft of shoreline, over 10 acres and even some apple trees! This home has vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, main level bedrm/bath and a lower level rec room with sauna…your guests will never want to leave! must see to understand the potential this home has! 2+ car garage, lean to storage. MLs#6086465 $449,900 bIg

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WoW WhaT a gReaT LuTsen Lake CabIn! MLs#6082618 $374,900

! d soL suRfsIde #16a on Lake supeRIoR, MInuTes To LuTsen MounTaIns! Clean

and Crisp modern design, this Quarter share is waiting for those looking to vacation a LOt along the north shore! sensible and cost efficient, this townhome is a stone’s Throw to Lake superior! Check out the 3d Virtual tour at www.timberWolffrealty.com and walk through the townhome! you’ll see top quality and inviting spaces for you to create family memories! MLs#6080869

$179,900 foR youR ¼ shaRe!

unIT 1 aT bLuefIn bay ResoRT! excellent Vacation getaway on the north shore, this 2 bedroom Condo has modern design with vaulted ceilings and tOns of Lake superior views, just a stone’s throw to Lake superior! super rental revenues, excellent amenities!

MLs#6077000 $329,900 ReduCed!

Mountain ResoRt HoMes bIg vaLues aT CaRIbou hIghLands, fanTasTIC suMMeR fun on The MounTaIn!

needs TLC, a ChaRMIng CabIn on CaRIbou Lake WITh aLMosT 200 fT of shoReLIne!

Great Peninsula Point location! Fabulous Lake views from cozy living room w/ wood burning fire place! Wrap around deck, 2 car detached.

MLs#6085653 $325,000 ReduCed!

Moose MounTaIns vIeWs!

3 bedrm 2 bath Lovely townhome, tOns OF VaLUe at an all time low price of $171,000 MLs#6082462 ask for #515!!

JusT LIke The oL’ Lake CabIns fRoM youR youTh! rustic but

baRgaIn buy!

120a bridge run at Caribou highlands! two levels of fun, upstairs bedroom/bunk space. must see at this price! MLs#6084056 $79,900!

124b The besT aT CaRIbou

because it is completely updated and has a double deck, gorgeous 1 bedrm condo! MLs#6032522, ReduCed $92,900 WOWser!

#670 Moose MounTaIn! 5 bedrm 4 bath mint townhome with amaZinG VieWs OF mOOse mOUntain! MLs#6087455 $319,000

comfortable, located on awesome Pike Lake with nice views and sense of wilderness while being part of a small lake community. tons of value with the cabin and garage. spend your days fishing on Pike and your evenings on the deck overlooking Pike Lake! $269,000

MLs#6087771

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WildeRness HoMes, lake VieWs, and in toWn…Read all about ‘eM! neW! peaCefuL hoMe, JusT up The hILL fRoM Lake supeRIoR’s bLue fIn bay In TofTe. Gorgeous setting- a

MaIn LeveL LIvIng WITh 2 bedRMs 1 baTh and Tons of sTyLe! newer Construction move

nice creek meandering along a portion of the back yard. move in ready, meticulously maintained home! Open concept living, Vaulted ceilings, and tons of windows allow light to flow through the home. Walk out level is fabulous, large rec space. easy walk to Carlton Peak parking, brighton Peak, bike trail system, cross country ski trails and Lake superior...all within minutes from your front door!

MLs#6091384 $275,000

in ready just minutes to downtown Lutsen! bright and sunny southern exposure, open concept kitchen and family room spaces.

MLs#6088801 $159,900

neW! sMaLL fooTpRInT geTaWay! surrounded mostly by

superior national Forest lands, this gem is minutes from the bWCa with yr round access, electric and fiber optic to the cabin. One bedrm insulated niCe cabin, with electric storage heat. drilled well on site to haul your own water and an Outhouse. minutes to the bWCa, make this your base camp for wilderness adventures! MLs#6089964 $147,500

neW! yeaR Round hoMe In fInLand! Great elevation and 10 acres to play on

neW! aWesoMe LuTsen ReTReaT! newly constructed off grid

cabin in Lutsen with a modern feel sitting on 5 acres! The Wood stove will take any chill off while you enjoy this 1 bedroom cabin, with enough room for a pull out couch to sleep four. maintenance free deck wraps around three sides and the sauna has a changing room and beautiful cedar walls inside. The cabin is roughed in for electric and plumbing for the future! Great location to enjoy peace and quiet. MLs#6090139 $134,900

neW! dReaMy TofTe Log CabIn-neW ConsTRuCTIon! Lovely

home in a wilderness setting very near to blue Fin bay on Lake superior! spacious eat in kitchen, 2 bedrm 1 bath mint home with large deck for relaxing after a day of hiking at Oberg, just minutes away.

MLs#6088871 $219,900 LoveLy TeMpeRanCe RIveR aRea hoMe-6 aC suRRounded by MILes of pubLIC Land. adjoining bike trail, a

¼ mile from the temperance river biking and hiking bridge, a minute more to Lake superior! head up the temperance rd to the tranquil setting of the #8 swimming hole on the temperance river! Lovingly maintained home. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, plus sun room bunk room! Large garage w/ art studio space? MLs#6084142 $355,000

with nice views of the ridge and baptism river. home was moved and rehabbed from Cliff and shore resort, was the middle section of the building. Great home for year round living or just having it as a cabin with perfect location. Very charming open floor plan with lots of natural light in the living area. master bedroom and guest bedroom are in the west wing and living room with open floor plan to the kitchen in the east. nice separation for entertaining and relaxation. all one level living! The large deck and spacious yard completes the whole north woods package! borders public land to north and baptism river is across the Cramer road, many hiking and snowmobiling opportunities nearby!

MLs#6090618 $189,000

2 CabIns ouTsIde gRand MaRaIs, RenTaL oppoRTunITy. yes, they need

fixing up but these cabins have a highly desirable location just “Up the hill” from Grand marais. Currently generate rental income, use your vision on upgrades!

MLs#6085107 $69,000

e saL Ing d n e p

WaLk To gRand MaRaIs! This home is a must see, from the new kitchen to the super functional layout with three bedrms/bath on upper level and the lower level designed for fun times with additional bunk room and bath.

Family room is bright and sunny, a must see home! new roof, detached garage and sauna house! MLs#6083092 $287,500

WeLL desIgned sMaLL fooTpRInT WITh Tons of funCTIon! 3 bedrm

1 bath main level living with vaulted ceiling in Great room and kitchen areas. nearly new home, this is a Wowser to see, take the Virtual tour!! attached garage too! MLs#6088802 $209,900

gunfLInT TRaIL WILdeRness hoMe WITh vIeWs of gunfLInT Lake! newer construction log sided home.

10 acres bordering the superior national Forest on 2 sides- seclusion! Throw the boat in at the nearby Gunflint Lake landing when you want to hit the water. newer home has Fabulous lake views, spacious deck. Fabulous stone fireplace, open dining/kitchen area. Gourmet kitchen, granite. master en suite bedrm, screened porch.

Lots of elbow room with the additional bedrms.

MLs#6083975 $279,000

e L a s Ing e L a s Ing end p d n e p neW! nesTLed In The TRees MLs#6090291 $174,900

Call TIMbeRWoLff ReaLTy or visit www.timberwolffrealty.com for more information!

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Itching to See a Home? Take our 3D Walk through Virtual Tour of any Home listed here!

Call TimberWolff for Your Personal Tour of Homes & Land!!!

Local 663-8777 • Toll free (877) 664-8777

Info@TimberWolffRealty.com

CamPn’, hUntn’, FUn GetaWay Land, inVest in yOUr FUtUre! ROCKY WALL outskirts of Silver Bay! huge Lake superior Views, driveway and Campsite in Place! maple Forest, electric, developed build site!

$99,900 MLs#6074084

30 acres Wilderness, borders lands next to Little manitou river! MLs#2309327 $129,000 2+ car Garage in Place sitting on 3.4 acre lot with 200ft of shoreline on ninemile Lake!

MLs#6087805 $139,000

NEW! Lake Superior Views in Tofte! 4+ acres with a creek! MLs#6090659 $79,000 Crosswinds in Tofte, Walk to Coho!

Large pkg lots, Great Value. fRoM $45,000

MLs#6077966

10 Ac Parcels of Maples! rolling terrain of mature maples to a sweet building site Parcels Over a mixed boreal Forest. year round access and electric at road!

MLs#2024250 $42,000

40 ac Sugar Loaf Rd-Hunter’s Paradise, upland and level land. yr round access, minutes to Lake superior.

South Sloping land in Tofte, seasonal Lake Views in beautiful setting at LeVeaux mountain. easy access, electric, fiber…build ready! ask for 2xx and 3xx LeVeaux ridge MLs#6089001 and 6089003

Heartland of Lutsen, 80 ac at the Foothill on turnagain trail, Fabulous Wilderness build s of ski hill ridge, near downtown Lutsen!

neW! 2160 Cty Rd 7-Gorgeous 5 acres with creek meandering along west border, partial driveway in place. easy access to Grand marais, no Covenants!

Maples with lots of Elbow Room, year round access and nice location between Cross river in schroeder and Finland! MLs#6028422 $49,000

Jonvick Creek Runs Through It! enjoy the sounds of the Creek running by your future build site, Fabulous Lutsen Location just off the Caribou trail!

High Ground above Lake Superior, bloomquist mountain area!

Wildwood acres lots- ranging from $19-33,000 Great location! MLs#6087233 Well-Manicured Lot in Lutsen! driveway and building site in place, 1.75 acres.

MLs#6086735 $29,000

Wilderness land with canoe access to Tait Lake!

3+ ac a stone’s throw to tait Lake!

MLs#6074981 $57,500

Tait Lake area, Legend Trail parcel bordering UsFs lands with views of Wills and Williams Lake!

MLs#6028619 $67,500

Hilltop build site in the maples, isak ridge rd. nice Lake superior Views with superior national Forest lands across the road. Perfect for a Walk Out home design!

MLs#6084133 $49,000

Wilderness Lutsen location at tait Lake- backlot with driveway in place! yr round and electric

MLs#6078839 $42,000

5 ac in the heart of Lutsen, just above TimberWolff!

Great location for family home or Vaca Cabin!

MLs#6077951 $39,000

Caribou Hillside in Lutsen! maple hillside above Ward Lake and Caribou Lake, FabULOUs location for summer and winter fun! must see land!

MLs#6086473 $48,000

MLs#6029115 $33,000

Hansen Hjemstead Rd, level build site with nearby pond! MLs#6084134 $39,900

MLs#6078781 5 aC $40,000

Tucked in the maples with cedar forest surround, 2 parcels at $36,000 MLs#6084131-2

Woodland Foothills Build Ready lots, shared Water & Community septic from

NEW! Views Views Views of Tait Lake Pines!

2.27 acres of privacy with deeded access to tait Lake -

MLs#2309328+ fRoM $39,000

rUstiC Cabins and GetaWays!

MLs# 6090031 $50,000

neW! DeeryarD Lake: back to the basics with 2.4 acres and 175ft of shoreline on deeryard Lake! MLs#6090377 $172,000 neW! SunShine on pike Lake!

e saL Ing d pen neW! CLaSSiC garage CaBin on pike Lake roaD! Long winding driveway, with cleared build site area.

2017 built garage with electric and fiber used as a sWeet summer cabin getaway! Porta Potty on site! mLS#6088829 $89,900

e saL Ing d pen NEW! Rustic LiviNg iN thE hEaRt of toftE! Relaxing deck with wide open Lake Superior Views!

Great spot for your recreational base camp!

MLs#6090776 $99,000

MLs#6091367 $69,900

MLs#2312987 $119,000

$67,000 eaCh

MLs#6085097 $39,000

Quiet Side of Town Building Site, just off the east 5th street in the heart of Grand marais. Walk to east bay!

MLs#6082222 $59,000

LAKE SUPERIOR views, rolling terrain with creek meandering through the land. beautiful setting less than five minutes to Grand marais!

MLs#6029849 $65,000

Mature Trees In Town! excellent location for your main level living home, tucked in to the trees while being a minute to sawtooth mountain Clinic and the ymCa!

MLs#6080711 $80,000 MLs#6080709 $79,000

Coveted County Road 7 Location! two 5 acre parcels remain, with creek meandering along the border. nice boreal forest, high elevations!

MLs#6086990 $63,000 MLs#6086993 $65,000

inLand Lake Lands CLara Lake in LutSen! Wilderness Lakeshore site with cleared build site, driveway in place. electric at road, 200 ft Prime shoreline.

$169,000 MLs#6088357

SChroeDer, JuSt oVer an hour from DuLuth! home site just 40

ft from the big Lake, level easy access, well buffered from hwy! mLS#6032752 $250,000

WiLLarD Lane pike Lake VieW Large Lake Superior parCeL, LanD With Lake aCCeSS! rugged JuSt an hour from DuLuth! rolling terrain, level elevation, great build site. shared 20 ft access to shoreline, and nearly 600 ft of it! enjoy your own Pike Lake for $75,000 MLs#6078799 paradise on Lake superior! mLS#6032772 nearLy 8 aCreS anD 473 ft of $499,900 CoBBLe BeaCh ShoreLine on $176,000 Lake Superior! nice build sites, rugged ChriStine Lake 10 aC bordering superior national Forest, yr round access, terrain! Grand Portage area. mLS#6078704 Lake DeeryarD Lake electric/broadband avail. hill top build $266,00 getaWay! 2.30 acres and 175ft of shoreline! site overlooking mature white pine, cedar JuSt north of SiLVer Bay, MLs#6086435 $174,900 lined shoreline on Christine. serenity now! paLiSaDe VieWS of Lake MLs#6023288 $99,900 BeSt of the ViLLage at Superior! Gorgeous Lakeshore, Priced ninemiLe! 1800ft of shared shoreline on Way below tax assessed Value! Gorgeous Views Prime shoreline on the “Lutsen” side of Pike Lake.

Gentle southern slope to the lakeshore, enjoy wading in to the water from a nice rocky beach area. Only 20 minutes to Lutsen mountains ski and summer resort. a must see lake parcel for your future dream home in Lutsen! MLs#6091546

ninemile Lake, great location and sense of privacy! down the Coastline and Well buffered from hwy.

MLs# 6087908 $37,000

mLS#2313255 $185,000

COmmerCiaL UP nOrth!

LoW maintenanCe former Site of the rentaL inVeStment CroSS riVer Café! Lots opportunity! enjoy solid of Opportunities, river Frontage and established site. mLS#6078629 long term rentals, self-sustaining solid local businesses. highway ReduCed $65,000 frontage and room to expand neW! CommerCiaL Up! support the Local economy VaCant Lot With Lake and enjoy some passive income, Superior VieWS! 4.89 acres buy now and bring your ideas for with direct access from highway 61 and expansion! mLS#6028366 leveled building site! mLS#6087649 $324,900 $220,000

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Own a slice of Minnesota’s Favorite Resorts We bring you closer. To the lake, each other and your vacation property dreams.

Surfside on Lake Superior

Bluefin Bay Condos & Townhomes

New townhomes, total coastal luxury right on the shore of Lake Superior. 3,000 s/f, 3BR, 3BA. Quarter-share ownership w/ exibility for personal use & rental income. Excellent family retreat or investment property. Prices from $174K-$215K, includes furnishings.

Bluefin Unit 7

3 BR, 2 BA. Recent $130K elegant remodel. Only a few feet from shore. $419,900

Bluefin Unit 32

1 BR, 1 BA. Charming unit with brand new bath, kitchen, and fireplace. $50K in Rental Income. $275,000 SOLD

Bluefin Unit 18

2 BR, 2 BA floorplan.

Unique to the whole resort. A guest favorite. $340,000

Eric Frost

Sales Agent, Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts

Bluefin Unit 37

2 BR, 2 BA. Upper level unit affords panoramic lake views. Over $60K in rental income. $315,000

Let Eric, exclusive sales agent for Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts, provide the details about each property and guide you through the process. Contact him today to learn more.

Bluefin Unit 38

218-663-6886 | eric@bluefinbay.com

2 BR, BA turn-key rental property. Newly remodeled and tastefully decorated.

Lutsen resort company

Please call for more information or to set up an appointment:

Alyssa Sushoreba • Office: 507-340-6189 • alyssa@lutsenresort.com

Enjoy resort living while you’re here!

When you purchase a unit at Lutsen Resort, you get so much more. The historic resort offers an extensive list of amenities and activities! kayaking • standup paddle boarding • fly-fishing hiking • par 3 golf (and disc golf ) course on property kids camp • kids pizza and movie night snow shoeing • cross country skiing • ice skating door to door ski hill shuttle • game room indoor pool, hot tub & sauna • live music • beach bonfires

& more!

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Versatile rental on Lake Superior!

These Poplar River Condos have 3 bedrooms, a sleeping loft, 3 bathrooms, each with a whirlpool tub, three gas fireplaces and amazing rental versatility. The ingenious floor plan allows rental as one, two, or all three bedroom units by guests making it a popular option for couples AND families visiting the resort.

You and your family can enjoy a north shore getaway while earning an income.

Unit 582 $339,000 Unit 552 $365,000 price reduced Unit 572 $359,000 Unit 512 $439,000 pending

Enjoy visiting Lutsen in your very own lakeside unit while earning an income at Lutsen Resort!

The Sea Villas are as close as you can be to the edge of the water which means amazing lake views and access to Lake Superior.

This unit has 1 bedroom, plus a sleeping loft, a beautiful bathroom with a full kitchen, living and dining room, wood burning stove and deck facing the big lake. Don’t miss your chance and inquire further today!

Unit K3 $199,000 SOLD!

CATCHLIGHT

blue heron I’ve watched the blue herons on a section of the Baptism River for a few years now, and most of the time they get scared off before I have a chance to get a good shot. On this particular day, this heron must have been extra hungry, because I was about 20 feet away and it still proceeded to search for food. If you look close, you can see a minnow in mid-air in its mouth.

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on the Gunflint Trail

Unspoiled. Serene.

Spectacular. Unforgettable.

W

elcome to Golden Eagle Lodge, a family oriented, year-round resort located on the Gunflint Trail of Northeastern Minnesota, only 30 miles north of Grand Marais. As the only residents on Flour Lake, and nestled in the 3 million acres of the Superior National Forest, you can look forward to the quiet and solitude offered only from a true wilderness setting.

in winter. Visit our website to find in detail how each season can help shape your vacation.

Try our 9-site campground which offers the same quiet and personal service as our cabins; each site comes equipped with water and electric hookups.

We go out of our way to ensure every aspect of your visit will convince you to come back and see us again.

Each season has something special to offer; We know much time, effort, and expense is excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking in summer invested in a vacation and we would be honored and nationally-renowned Cross-Country Skiing if you considered us as your vacation destination.

You won’t be disappointed!

800-346-2203 • 218-388-2203

Golden-Eagle.com

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