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Table of Contents County Museums Open for the Summer Season

Features

In Flander's Field........................................... 8 Mother's Day Tips . ...................................... 9 Garden Fresh . ..............................................13 Gunflint Lodge Zip Line ........................14

By Ada Igoe Cook County’s rich history is served up throughout the county at a variety of museums and visitor centers. Whether you’re a firsttime visitor or looking for something new to do with company, here’s what Cook County’s history centers are offering during summer 2012.

Highway 61 Happenings .................4-5 North Shore ArtScene .....................6-7 Welcome to Our Table.......................10 Health and Wellness.........................12

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Business Directory ...........................15

Summer hours: Open daily, May 26 – Oct. 21, 10 This 1938 photo of the Works Progress Administration working on the sidewalks of Grand Marais a.m. – 5 p.m. Located 55 is just one of almost 1,000 photos that can be seen in the Cook County Historical Society online miles up the Gunflint Trail catalog. at 28 Moose Pond Drive.

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The museum, located in the former Chik-Wauk Lodge building, presents the story of the Gunflint Trail people through murals, hands-on exhibits and video displays. This year’s temporary exhibit focuses on the history of ChikWauk Lodge, which operated from the 1930s – 1980. Outside, the Gneiss Lake hiking trail will be added to the hiking trail network. Volunteers have cleared the approximately one mile trail, which was closed after the 1999 Blowdown storm, to the Blueberry Hill overlook, where hikers find vistas of Saganaga and Seagull Lakes and the surrounding wilderness.

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by Joan Farnam May kicks off with two spring celebrations, the Fifth Annual Gunflint Green Up, May 4-6, sponsored

by Gunflint Lodge this year, and the Northern Sustainability and Simple Living Symposium at North House Folk School, May 3-5. Both events include lots of hands-on opportunities. For more info, see www.northhouse.org and www.gunflint.com.

Hazal Belvo works on the painting at the Grand Marais Art Colony.

Students from Great Expectations School spent time with Belvo during her art residency.

Hazel Belvo, left, was the artist-in-residence at the Grand Marais Art Colony for three weeks where she worked on a series of large-scale paintings, held daily open houses for the community as well as gave three public lectures (below). She also invited students from Great Expectations School and ISD 166 to spend time with her in the studio.

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Drury Lane Books launches its monthly Full Moon Reading event held around the bonfire beside the shop with readings by Kate Fitzgerald Friday, May 4. Fitzgerald is a writer and also is the program director for the North Shore Music Association. She will read from 5-6 p.m.

Also that Friday evening, Fiber Artist Marie Westerman opens her exhibit at the Johnson Heritage Post with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Westerman is a nationally recognized weaver who specializes in the pickup doubleweave, a modern adaptation of an ancient type of weaving developed in Scandinavia. Her exhibit continues through the end of May, followed by an exhibit by Hovland photographer Virginia Danfelt. The Thunder Bay Watercolor Society opens its show at the Heritage Post in July.

“Walking the Rez Road” won both the Minnesota Book Award and the Northeast Minnesota Book Award. ”Anishinaabe Syndicated” is a current finalist for both of these awards. Northrup is also a playwright and radio commentator.

The founders of the Jaques Art Center, Jerry and Cherie Holm, will also receive the Maddie Simons Arts Advocate Award at the event.

Previous Cook County winners of the George Morrison Award include the late painter, George Morrison, and Ellen Olson, Native American bead artist. Jay Andersen and Betsy Bowen have both received the Maddie Simons Arts Advocate Award.

Paul Deaner of Finland also received the award a few years ago.

One of the entertainment highlights of the month is the Titambe West African Drum & Dance Ensemble which will perform at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19. Established in 2001 in Copenhagen, Denmark, as a multicultural performing arts organization, Titambe moved to Minneapolis with founder and artistic director Christian Yao Adeti in 2003.

The group’s mission is to preserve traditional African drumming and dance heritage as well as promote cultural understanding.

And not to forget the 11th annual Bryan Hansel, who took the photograph above, will lead a phoDulcimer Day in Duluth featuring tography walk on Artist's Point on Saturday, May 26, starting at performances, classes and more at the the Coast Guard Station parking lot. 6-7:30 a.m., free .

While they are here, ensemble will Coppertop Church on Skyline Driver hold an all-ages West African dance the season May 10 with a variety of new art- class on Friday, May 18, at the Grand Marais overlooking the city. The event is held all day Saturday, May 5, with a concert at 7 work. And the Blue Moose Gallery opens on Rec Hall behind the swimming pool from p.m. Performers/instructors this year include May 12 with a great selection of new garden 4-5:30 p.m. Admission is $15 adults, $10 chilLucille Reilly, Sue Carpenter, Dick Wein- art, including colorful glass birdfeeders, gar- dren 10 and under. Also, there will be a free berger, Claudia & Pat Hogan, Tom Malo- den stakes and more. drumming and dance workshop for kids ney, Laura Greensmith and Bonnie AmbroThe next weekend, the Arrowhead Re- K-8 at the Rec Hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. si. There is also a arts & craft fair. For more gional Arts Council to 1 p.m. Participants in this workshop may info, see www.DulcimerinDuluth.com. presents the George perform some numbers with Titambe at the The second week in May features the annual Morrison Award to concert Saturday night. For more informaSenior Show of the Class of 2012 in the lobby Anishanaabe poet/aution, call Kate Fitzgerald at 387-1284 ext. 3 or of the ACA. The seniors have been working thor and journalist Jim music@boreal.org. on their projects throughout the year with Northrup at the Jaques The next weekend, May 25-27, is Memorial Ivy Church, culminating in hand-crafted Art Center in Aitkin in Day Weekend, and there are all kinds of acbooks with their stories, photographs and a special ceremony at tivities, live music performances and openartwork. Handmade bookmaker and weaver 6:30 p.m. Friday, May ings planned.

Karen Smaby helped the students design and 18. Northrup is the auThe Cross River Heritage Center opens for thor of “Walking the make their books. the season on Friday, May 25, featuring the Jim Northrup Rez Road,” “Rez Road There’s a special perk this year, too. The stuWilliam F. Roleff Forest History Photogdents have crafted handmade books which Follies,” “Canoes, Caraphy show on exhibit from the St. Louis sinos, Computers, and will be on sale during the event.

Birchbark Baskets” and “Anishinaabe Syn- County Historical Society as well as a fiber Betsy Bowen’s Gallery opens May 10 for dicated: A View from the Rez.” art exhibit.

Painters Tim Young and Heidi Sobanja are the featured artists this year at Chez Jude. A note for foodies: Toni Mason will be baking artisan breads at Lola’s Sweet Life Bakery this summer, and Chez Jude will be featuring the breads as well as pastries and sweets from Lola’s through the restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays. Owner/Chef Judi Barsness said a bakery counter will be set up in the restaurant and customers can purchase the items to eat in or take out. “It’s basically a morning thing,” she said. “We’ll probably be sold out between 11 a.m. and noon on those weekend days.”

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The Cook County Historical Society has reprinted “Inbegorg’s Isle Royale”, written

by Ingeborg Holte, telling stories of her life on Isle Royale. The reprint includes new photographs and memories by Holte’s daughter, Karen Holte. The Historical Society is open from 1-4 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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e e 7 n The Grand Marais Art Colony will open a atraveling pottery exhibit in its mini-gallery -entitled, “Minnesota Potters: Sharing the -Fire” on Friday, May 25 with pots by Rob-ert Briscoe, Jason Trebs, Linda Christian.son, Jill Franke, Warren MacKenzie and eGuillermo Cuellar. The exhibit continues dthrough June and features a film, pottery eworkshop and more that month. Stay tuned.

The Sivertones will play at Sivertson Gallery from 4-6 p.m. May 25. (Note: The l egallery will have it’s grand opening for its snew expansion during the June Solstice mcelebrations.)

- On Saturday, May 26, the Cook County eFarm & Craft Market will open for the seasson in the Senior Center’s parking lot from 9 .a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will also be open yon Sunday. e - Last Chance Gallery in Lutsen will open r“The Art of Time” exhibit from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday with music by Gordon Thorne from 1-4 p.m. The exhibit will fealture artists’ original clocks and other works -related to time. All invited. Refreshments -will be served.

Valerie McFarland will have a jewelry rtrunk show at the Lake Superior Trading ePost that weekend. And Michael Monroe -will present a Log Cabin Concert at 7 p.m. son Saturday night. Call 387-2919 for more rinfo and reservations.

[ Top left] Tom Chrisiansen’s “Clock,” will be one of many time-related artworks in Last Chance Gallery’s exhibit, “The Art of Time.” [Above] Marie Westerman has an exhibit of her fiber art at the Johnson Heritage Post this month. [Left] Seniors at ISD 166 hold their senior show on Monday, May 14 at the ACA. They have crafted a number of beautiful handmade books to sell as a fundraiser for the senior project.

Raku artist Kristi Downing is working in her studio at Hut Point. the studio is open by appointment this month, Call 387-1149.

And finally, Grand Marais Public Library has just received a DVD of “The Brush-Off,” a half-hour show about the Grand Marais Art Colony’s Quick Paint Plein Air Painting Competition on Artist’s Point last year.

For more information on all the activities planned for the weekend, visit www.grandmarais.com.

Hand-printed woodcuts

Open for the Season May 10

Roy Thomas, Spirit of Ahnisnabae Art, 1997, Acrylic on Canvas, 244 x 122 cm, Collection of Thunder Bay Art Gallery

In other art news, Kara Pavelich is now making jewelry and is showing her work at Great Gifts of Lutsen.

Kelly Dupre is working on illustrations for a new children’s book, “The Best Part of a Sauna.” She will also be working with students at the Silver Bay school to create a mosaic mural for the school.

Joyce Gow and her son Jeff Leighton have a watercolor exhibit at the Vanilla Bean in Two Harbors entitled “Faces & Figures.” It continues through May 28.

The Grand Marais Playhouse just came off a successful run of “Little Women.” It was directed by Maria Nickolay with costumes designed by Emma Bradley.

Actors are in rehearsal for a murder mystery dinner theater at the Harbor Light Supper Club. “Lethal Lecture” by Craig Sodaro will be performed June 28-July 1 and July 5-July 8. Stay tuned.

Stephan Hoglund has moved his photography and jewelry production studios to spaces to “What’s Upstairs” above Betsy Bowen’s Studio in the Old Playhouse. Hoglund’s jewelry shop, Superior Designs, on Wisconsin Street, will continue to be open.

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In Flanders Field

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By Jim Boyd Soon Cook County residents will begin seeing those small, artificial red paper and plastic poppies appearing in stores. Most know they have something to do with Memorial Day, but details of the poppy observance have grown hazy for some, were never known by others. That is unfortunate. Wearing a red poppy on Memorial Day is a humble expression of honor and respect, never dimmed by time, for those who have given their lives in wartime service to America.

In the beginning, it did not involve Americans at all. It began after an extremely bloody World War I battle near the Flemish town of Ypres in 1915. Ypres marked the first wide-scale use of chlorine gas by German forces, inflicted on the Canadians who formed the core of the Allied force at Ypres.

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It was springtime. A Canadian doctor, Lt. Col. John McCrae, had just officiated at the funeral of his friend and fellow soldier Alexis Helmer. As McCrae contemplated the horrors of the Ypres battlefield, he was struck by how quickly red poppies bloomed around the graves of the dead. A poet, McCrae captured the scene and his thoughts with a poem he titled, “In Flanders Field:”

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9 am to 1 pm · Tofte Transfer Station on the Sawbill Trail Bring in your old computers, TVs and other electronic equipment and have them recycled properly.

Computers, servers and laptops are FREE! Small fee for: TVs (all sizes), scanners, printers, fax machines, VCR and DVD players, cell phones, stereo components, satellite receivers, video cameras, small power tools, answering machines, misc. equipment.

Material NOT accepted: Toasters, curling irons, light bulbs, air conditioners, appliances, printing equipment, manual typewriters and adding machines.

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

It took a while, but “In Flanders Field” eventually caught the world’s imagination and led to the tradition of using red paper poppies, now frequently plastic, to honor the fallen of all conflicts. In the United Kingdom and many countries of the Commonwealth, this is done on Nov. 11, Armistice Day. In the United States, it is done on Memorial Day. On Memorial Day 2012, the Dead still lie in Flanders Field and in similar fields scattered the world over. They lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved and were loved and now they lie. The red poppies symbolize that we continue to keep the faith.

Take Mom Out on Mother's Day

By Ada Igoe Circle Sunday, May 13 on your calendar. That’s Mother’s Day and it’s just around the corner. Start planning for how you’ll be celebrating one of the most important women in your life this year. Here are some celebration ideas Mom will enjoy.

Take Mom Out

Mother’s Day and brunch are practically synonymous. Plenty of restaurants around the county offer a special Mother’s Day brunch. After you’ve had your fill of eggs, bacon, muffins, waffles, and more, consider taking Mom and the gang on a leisurely hike. Enjoy springtime scenery along Oberg Mountain, Devil’s Kettle, Magnetic Rock Trail, the Superior Hiking Trail or Mt. Josephine.

If a hike’s not quite your speed, simply stroll along the lakeshore and practice your rock-skipping skills.

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Greenhouse Visits

Celebrate Mom and spring by taking her on a tour of the local greenhouses.

Instead of getting Mom a floral bouquet that will droop before the week’s out, let Mom pick out some flowers (or vegetables) that will brighten her yard all summer long. That said, if Mom doesn’t have much of a green thumb or any garden space, she certainly won’t turn down a bouquet of flowers.

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way to celebrate Mom’s special day and she just might get her treat for free. After ice cream, you can take Mom over to the Johnson Heritage Post, where Marie Westerman’s fiber arts are on display. The JHP is open 1– 4 p.m. on Mother’s Day.

Give Her a Call

If you’re not near your mom this Mother’s Day, call to wish her a happy day. If you plan to send her a “Happy Mother’s Day” card, go one step beyond finding, and signing, the perfect, witty greeting card and actually write her a letter to slip inside.

Mom just might like some time to herself this Mother’s Day. Book her an appointment with a massage therapist, schedule some time for her to spend at Waves of Superior Spa or Sweetgrass Cove, or sign her up for a class from Chez Jude, North House, or the Art Colony.

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North Shore Dairy Keeps on Trucking

By Ada Igoe In the North Shore Dairy office behind the laundromat in “uptown Grand Marais,” the fax machine whirs out orders. While two employees juggle phone calls, another employee finishes up an invoice, then rushes off on an ice cream delivery. Since 1968, this busy operation has been distributing dairy and other food goods to most of Cook County, and they’re not showing any signs of slowing down.

“It’s a lot of work,” said owner Carline Gresczyk, laughing.

Two times a week, on Tuesday and Friday, North Shore Dairy receives a tractor trailer filled with dairy and other food products.

The trailer is left at the Dairy, and the truck driver hauls away the empty trailer from the last delivery. Then Gresczyk and her employees, including 14-year veteran Ed Straub, set to work breaking down the trailer.

“Some of the milk goes into our cooler, but all of the food goes into the white [delivery] truck. Then that’ll go back out to the West End, or up to Grand Portage,” she said.

The Dairy services the entire Cook County shore, all the way from the Canadian border to Tofte, although they no longer go up the Gunflint Trail. They deliver to nearly every grocery store, restaurant, and gas station in the county. The milk they deliver comes from Wisconsin and Minnesota farms and is bottled at Franklin Foods in Duluth.

Despite their name, the Dairy offers much more than just milk. Through Reinhart Foods in Rogers, Minn., they offer a full line of food products, including produce, fresh meats, canned goods, paper products, equipment—basically, “everything you could ever want,” said Gresczyk.

The busy distributing business of today had its beginnings on a farm along Cook County Road 7. Carline’s father, John Sjoberg, raised dairy cows, and during the 1950s and 60s he

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“Then he decided to be his own boss,” said Gresczyk. “He worked in Silver Bay at the plant there, and then he started up the [dairy] business, and it grew to the point where being that far out of town wasn’t good, so he moved his coolers into town, bought a house, and then he bought this building.”

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the business operate more efficiently.

“He has made a lot of things much easier,” said Gresczyk.

Both younger son Greg and husband Pete assist on delivery days.

“I want my employees to know that I very much appreciate all the work they do,” said Gresczyk.

Through the Dairy’s more than 40 years of business, Gresczyk said they’ve made a lot of friends and she’s appreciative of community support for the business.

“The local businesses have been very good to us and supported us,” she said. “There are so many other vendors out there. We’re just a little Mom-and-Pop, family owned business, and the local businesses have really helped us out.”

Local support has allowed the North Shore Dairy to thrive and grow, and Gresczyk said she makes a point of shopping locally to keep small business like her own going strong.

“We don’t go to Duluth and buy our groceries,” she said. “That’s one thing I really do stress is buy what you can locally.”

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audio recordings. The museum has several events planned for the summer including a lefse making demonstration on June 16, 1-3 p.m. at the museum and the annual planked trout dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand Marais Recreation Park on July 14.

“The Cook County Historical Society Museum is a place that belongs to the people of this county,” said manager Carrie McHugh.

“We encourage everyone to visit the museum to learn more about the area’s fascinating history.”

Cross River Heritage Center Summer hours: May 25–Oct. 20, Tuesday- Saturday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sunday 1p.m.–4 p.m, closed Mondays including Monday holidays. Located at 7932 West Highway 61, Schroeder.

The Cross River Heritage will focus on the area’s logging industry, from both yesterday and today, in 2012. An exhibit of William F. Roleff’s Forest History Photography, which presents daily logging life in northeastern Minnesota during the 1910s, will be on display at the center all season. A lumberjack dinner will be held at the Schroeder Town Hall at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, featuring a U.S. Forest Service presentation and music

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Grand Portage National Monument Summer hours: Open daily, Memorial Day – mid June 8:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m., and mid-June – Labor Day 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Located at 170 Mile Creek Road, Grand Portage.

The Heritage Center will present a new film telling the story of the Grand Portage people. The center also features exhibits on Grand Portage’s history and the Fur Trade, plus a display of local artisans’ craftwork.

This year’s Rendezvous Days and Powwow will be held Aug. 9 – 12.

Grand Portage State Park Summer hours: Open daily May 25 – Sept. 30, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Located at 9393 East Highway 61, Grand Portage The Grand Portage State Park visitor center has a new exhibit which introduces visitors to the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Completed in December 2011, the exhibit features four hand-painted murals, interpretative panels, a 3D map featuring band members’ voices, and a display of local beadwork, carvings and leather work.

Rick Novitsky of the park recommends locals visit the park to enjoy the mile-long, accessible paved trail to Minnesota’s highest waterfall, High Falls.

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Summer hours: Grounds always open; Interpretative Center hours vary. Located at 9096 West Highway 61, Schroeder.

Because the Interpretative Center hours vary, it’s recommended that you call Sugarloaf at (218) 663-7679 when planning your visit. However, you can swing by anytime to hike the mile-long interpretative trail which offers views of Lake Superior and information about trees, birds, wildflowers, glaciers and the logging era.

Summer hours: Open daily Memorial Day – late October, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Located at 7136 West Highway 61, Tofte.

The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum lets visitors learn about the historic importance of Lake Superior with a fish house display, Fisherman’s Voices exhibit and a current rotating exhibit called “Today’s Fisherman,” which presents the stories of individuals who still make their livings on the Great Lake. The museum is also developing lakewalk exhibits about “Life on the Lake” along Lake Superior’s shore near the museum.

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By Shawn Perich Cook County residents are encouraged to do more biking, walking and physical activity this month during the third annual Move It! Get Active Cook County program gets underway.

“We’re encouraging people to think about moving their bodies, even if they are unable to bike or walk, for a few minutes each day,” says coordinator Kristin DeArruda-Warton.

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Participants are encouraged to sign up as teams or individuals and track their progress on a special web page found on the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic website at www.sawtoothmountainclinic. org. Those who do so will be eligible for door prizes and gift certificates donated by local businesses.

“We’re trying to make this fun and a celebration of where we live and what we do here,” DeArruda-Warton said.

The annual Bike Safety Rodeo will be held Thursday, May 17 from 3-5 p.m. at the Cook County Community Center.

Last year, over 100 grade school children were on hand for the event. Kids are asked to bring their own helmet, although a limited number of additional helmets are available. They will get a bike inspection, bike safety instruction

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Popcorn and blender bike smoothies will be available. A parental waiver form is required and can be found on the website.

The week of May 21-25 is bike or walk to work week. Half-price bike rentals for the Gitchi Gami Trail are available Saturday, May 20 from Sawtooth Outfitters in Tofte. Call (218) 663-7643 to

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Runners can try the Ham Lake Run on the Gunflint Trail May 6. Hikers can join the M.O.M. hike (Mother of Minnesota, Eagle Mountain) sponsored by Stone Harbor on Saturday, May 12. Walkers can join landscape painter Neil Sherman for Artistic Trails, a creative hike on Saturday, May 26. You can also find maps of local walking routes on the website.

Move It! sponsors include Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, the Statewide Health Improvement Program, Cook County Public Health and Human Services, Superior North Bike Shop, Sawtooth Mountain Outfitters, Stone Harbor, the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation and the North Shore Health Care Foundation.

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consumer. And members share in the risk, so they share the good and the bad.”

Are you interested in getting weekly deliveries of local, organically grown fresh vegetables direct from the farmer this summer?

Members purchase annual shares in a CSA, and a bag, box or cooler full of fresh produce is provided to them each week during the growing season.

Well, you’re in luck, because each of the three CSAs which grow vegetables for Cook County residents are still taking subscriptions for the upcoming season.

CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is admittedly an awkward term, says Nick Wharton who, with his wife, Kristin, run the Good Nature Farm.

“It’s an attempt to capture the idea that the customers, or members, are directly supporting the farmer,” he said. “There’s no middle man. It goes directly from the farmer to the

CSAs are different, too, depending on the participant farmers and the area where the food is being grown. But they all share a commitment to sustainable, organic farming and growing food for the local community, said Melinda Spinler.

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Zipping

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By Jim Boyd Bruce Kerfoot has bit of extra zip in his carriage this spring, and for good reason: Construction soon will start on the Gunflint Lodge owner’s new “canopy tour” attraction. He’s as chuffed as a chickadee at the prospect.

“This is such a good fit—so appropriate to add to wilderness adventure,” he said. “It is non-consumptive and nonmechanized. It interprets and shares information on our wilderness. It provides another opportunity to immerse visitors in the feeling of communing with nature, get them intrigued with the beauty of our forest.

“We want them to fall in love with Cook County in a respectful, careful way. It fits right in with our profile of care and stewardship of the forest. We don’t have to compromise anything.

It is so much in synch with our exact priorities.”

Kerfoot's speech comes out in a rush. A listener can tell that he is repeating his canopy-tour vision for the umpteenth time, but his enthusiasm remains fresh, and infectious.

A zip line is an aerial runway, usually a wire cable, along which visitors, in a harness, glide on pulleys. Kerfoot’s canopy tour is to a zip line as a tree is to an arboretum: An important element but hardly the whole of the thing.

Kerfoot’s canopy excursion, which he is calling “Towering Pines Canopy Tour,” will take visitors on a two-and-a-halfhour tree-top tour that involves eight

zip lines between elevated stations.

At each station, guides will offer tour groups of 8-10 visitors an education in the This photo taken at the last installation by Challenge Design geology, zoology, Innovations, Inc. shows what the company will create with the botany and ecolo- Towering Pines Canopy Tour. gy of the Gunflint Lake area. set July 1 as the target date for the ofExcept for those taking the tour, the ficial opening. Cost of the tour will be mechanical bits will be mostly invis- $79 per person, he said, which is “$10 ible, Kerfoot says. The tour will be built under the national average.” “over the ridge line” south of Gunflint The tour “will be built by Challenge Lodge, on land Kerfoot already owns Design Innovations, Inc., out of Pineand that is zoned properly for such an ola, N.C.,” Kerfoot wrote in an email. installation.

“They will be building the course to “We wanted it in a natural setting, un- conform to the national standards impeded by other activities like roads set by the Association of Challenge » and parking lots,” he said.

Course Technology. They will also be The canopy tour will start at a 50-foot training our staff to the national ACCT tower adjacent to Lonely Lake, Kerfoot standards.” said. For most of the tour, visitors will Minimum age to take the canopy tour remain about 50 feet off the ground. will be seven years old, Kerfoot said, “We will use a double pulley system and there will be a 250-pound maxiwith two clips and a braking glove. It mum weight. There will be no maxiwill be built to national safety stan- mum age, which excites Kerfoot. dards. Two guides will go with each “This is one thing we can put up that group and bring people in when they doesn’t require physical stamina or skill approach a station. The guides will give like canoeing does. We want this to be talks on the voyageurs, old growth for- fun and a little challenging but not est, migratory birds and boreal forest ‘over the bar.’ People in their 70s and birds, aquatics, wetlands, new growth 80s can enjoy this. They have just such a forest … we’ve got a lot of topics.” twinkle in their eye: ‘I can still do this,’ Construction will start in May, Ker- ” he said, illustrating with a twinkle of foot said, and he hopes to have the his own. “We know Justine would be canopy tour open in late June, but has first in line if she were still with us.”

Sunny Side Up Life in a Berm House

By Joan Farnam

Sue Abrahamsen lives in a house that anyone living in the north country would appreciate. It’s a berm house with the north side firmly planted in the ground.

The 2-bedroom, 980-square-foot house with large, slanted windows facing the south stays cozy all winter long and requires very little wood to heat.

“If it’s sunny in the winter, even if it’s 20 below and blowing, I don’t have a fire,” Abrahamsen said. The well-insulated thick walls and the fact that the house is built into the hill provide plenty of protection from the winter cold, she said.

The house stays cool in the summer, too.

The north side of the house has large dormer windows, so there’s light in the back bedrooms, and these windows, plus windows in the front of the house, provide cross ventilation on warm days.

The house is green in other ways as well.

Solar panels provide power for some of the lights in the house these days, but when the house was originally built in 1984, it was almost completely solar, Abrahamsen said.

Mike Roetger and Ruth Harvey built the house on Old Ski Hill Road before there were any power lines to the site, she said. All the lights ran on solar power, which was stored in six deep-cycle golf cart batteries in the utility room. A generator pulled water from the well, and the refrigerator, cook stove and

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water heater ran on gas.

When Abrahamsen bought the house in 1991, she lived off the grid for five years, but eventually decided it might be nice to hook up. “I wanted a washing machine,” Sue Abrahamsen’s berm she said. She house on Old Ski Hill Road also thought is energy efficient and very a microwave comfortable in the winter. would be convenient, as well as a chest freezer. She kept the gas stove, gas refrigerator and water heater, as well as the solar system for some interior lights.

“If I lose power, I still have lights,” she said.

Her electricity bill is not that high, either.

She uses about 100 kilowatt hours a month.

The tradeoff has been worth it. Arbrahamsen is an avid gardner and grows many of her own vegetables in raised beds beside the house and garage, so it’s nice to be able store her harvest for the winter.

The 265-foot deep well provides plenty of water for growing, along with her rain barrels on the corners of each building. And starting tomato plants and lettuce is a snap

The large windows in the front bring lots of light into the house.

on the ledge just below the large front windows—it’s a natural greenhouse.

windows slightly as well as install awnings for shade in the summer.

Otherwise, it’s been a perfect home for the Abrahamsen said she really enjoys her berm house. It was built into the hill where there’s Northwoods. plenty of clay, so blasting bedrock wasn’t an issue. When they built it, the Harveys made sure that there Minnesota Deer Hunters Association was good drainage around the sunken walls, too.

“They lined the outside with gravel and put in drainage tiles,” she said. “They did a really good job with that.”

She said that if she were to build a berm house again, she would change the angle of the

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Last year,for example, all of the Cook County CSA grow- The greenhouse at Round River Farm in ers, including Finland is already full of vegetable starts for Wharton, re- this growing season. ceived grants from the USDA through the National Resources Conservation Service to build 20-by-48 foot greenhouses on their land. They are “huge” greenhouses, Spinler said, and will greatly increase their productivity in the coming years. This year, Cultivating Community will grow for 25 families. The CSA still has a few openings, as does Wharton.

The “grandfather” of all CSAs on the North Shore is Round River Farm in Finland run by Lisa and David Abazs. This is their 13th year of operation, and so far this season, 42 people have signed up for shares. “We’re still taking people,” Lisa Abazs said.

Although the farm is located in Finland, they deliver boxes of fresh produce to the Birch Grove Community Center where they can be picked up by their subscribers.

In the case of the Round River Farm, the first vegetable box will be sent out the first Thursday in June and continue through the end of September. The Cultivating Community CSA delivers for 15 weeks, and Wharton’s Good Nature Farm, which celebrates its third year as a CSA this year, delivers for 13 weeks. The price varies according to the length of time vegetables are delivered, but averages around $25 a week.

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“It’s their farm,” Spinler said. “They pick eggs, they pick raspberries. It’s just fun to share.”

For more information about signing up, call Wharton at (218)370-0558, Spinler at (218)370-9344 or Abazs at (218)353-7736.

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Sheltered by the main land to the north and Victoria Island to the south, this 6.5 acre island is truly unique. With 2600 feet of shoreline and good building envelopes.

Great fishing off the island and nearby.

Just north of the U.S./Canadian border.

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East Lot 20 acre $65,000 MLS 30585 West Lot 20 acre $55,000 MLS 30584

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FINLAND 9 MILE LK AREA 4 acre beautiful parcel w/trout stream near lake access. $68,900 MLS 27790

Almost 3000 continuous acres about 35 miles west of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Bordering Crown land on the west and road accessible. Many water features and a wide variety of plant and animal life. Many opportunities such as large private compound, your own huge hunting retreat or resort and so on. Mixed timber.

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The ultimate fly-in fishing resort. Totally outfitted with all the modern conveniences.

80 miles north of Thunder Bay. Incredible fishing! Main lodge, beach house with sauna and hot tub. Diesel generator, fish cleaning house, boats, motors. Harry Lake is a very large lake with no road access and Harry Lake resort is the only improvement.

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Little Trout Bay, 20 minutes north of the Minnesota/Ontario border, 3 large estate-sized lots, very sheltered with southern exposure. Tremendous views. Power and telephone available. Priced beginning at $199,000 USD

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Tremendous Lake Superior building sites.

Lakefront and interior lots for sale with docking facilities. Causeway opened year

Starting at $55,000 CDN

Lake Superior Lot in Lutsen

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LAke SUPeRIOR LOTS

NICOL ISLAND ROSSPORT

Cascade Beach 3 BD 2 BA vacation property inc fireplace, panorama views, owners suite, garage, WID. Must see Lake Superior home. $799,900 MLS 27786

Great Lake views, bunkhouse, decks, one-level living, open concept $559,500 MLS 29979

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The 4 Season guest house and separate building with 3 vacation rental units rest on 200’ of Lake Superior shoreline. Combined with 5 acres of resort commercial zoning, it’s a rare opportunity for additional Lake Superior Bluff development. The North Shore Bike Path runs directly through property.

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Over 280’ of easy-to-walk shingle/ small cobble beach. Driveway, septic mound, and underground electric already in place.

Superb 3BR cabin with 208’ of majestic Lake Superior shoreline on two wooded acres. A real North Shore escape.

MLS 31139 $429,000

5788 E Hwy 61

4780 Chicago Bay

Fantastic value!! Utilities, septic mound, driveway and building site are ready for you to build your dream home!

3BR, 2BA Senty log home, 555’ of ledgerock shore. Cobblestone rock fireplace, Flute Reed River frontage & garage with guest quarters!

MLS 30745 $175,000

MLS 30723 $699,900

MLS 30744 $175,000

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1658 Croftville Rd

3BR, 2BA Lake Superior home with 225+ feet of easily accessible shoreline on a very private lot.

MLS TBD $489,900

Hovland Shores

46 Spruce Point Rd

Four premium lots along scenic Chicago Bay. 1.17 to 2.18A, 200’ frontage; wooded and private.

2BR, 1BA log cabin. Close to the lake; enjoy private cove, gravel beach and waves crashing on the shore.

MLS 27872 $199,500 - $239,000

MLS 30833 $269,900

Inland

NEw

NEw

Poplar Lake

Year ‘round 4 BR home/cabin.

BWCAW access, but close to midtrail restaurants, lodges, ski and snowmobile trails.

MLS 31231 $329,900

120 Brule Valley Trl Custom built timberframe built out of cedar, pine and tamarack.

Access to Lost Lake and a private landing on the Brule River.

MLS 31117 $98,800

Lake

8650 W Hwy 61

2942 West Hwy 61

3BR, 2BA cabin on 2A with 150’ shoreline. Beautiful rocky shoreline with private inlet!

3BR, 2BA home, great views and numerous updates. Rare opportunity on Thomsonite Beach!

MLS 30827 $359,000

MLS 30802 $612,000

Homes

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McFarland Lake

3BR, 2 BA top notch cabin. Well, septic, solar and generator power and 2+ car garage. Wonderful water access!!

MLS TBD $388,000

1004 Devil Track Rd

2 bedroom cabin; easily accessible shoreline on Devil Track Lake. Detached garage with guest area; new mound septic system.

MLS 30784 $299,900

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NEw

Hungry Jack Lake

Stunning year round 2.5A lot on the south side of the lake with 165’ of shore. Looking for a buyer with imagination and is not afraid of work. Two older cabins in need of significant repairs.

MLS TBD $159,900

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Devil Track Lake

Lovely 4BR, 2 BA home located on the coveted south shore. Tons of privacy, lots of sun, guest cabin, garage and more.

MLS 30946 $439,900

Fowl Lake

Quaint cabin with 200’ of lakeshore on premier walleye lake. Gas lights, stove and fridge; no road access. BWCA access.

MLS 27427 $149,900

McFarland Lake

MOTIVATED SELLER! Full handcrafted cedar log cabin; includes floor furnace, deck and dock. 3.49A, 150’ shore.

MLS 30913 $168,900

Lake Superior Views

NEw

NEw

3005 W Hwy 61

Attractive 2BR home or cabin, very energy efficient, designed for minimal maintenance.

10+A with great Lake Superior views and spacious attached two car garage.

MLS 31298 $239,900

NEw

37 Hammer Road

Gorgeous views of the Lake and historic Chicago Bay. Garage is a work of art; living space above is one of the best studios or guest quarters imaginable.

MLS 31275 $169,900

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4675 E Hwy 61

401 County Road 14

MLS 31118 $89,900

MLS 31299 $229,900

5 beautiful acres with great views of Lake Superior. Driveway already in as well as 30 by 30 garage.

NEw

3BR, 2BA home on 10A. Fenced fields and barn. If you like horses or animals, this is the home for you!

1612 E Hwy 61

2 BR ranch with one car garage overlooking Lake Superior and Croftville Road.

Vaulted ceiling in living room.

MLS 30980 $99,900

4695 E Hwy 61

3165 E Hwy 61

5.47A, State owned Lake Superior shore across the Highway. Open floor plan, tons of windows, full walkout basement and 2 story garage.

MLS 31304 $249,900

103 Coyote Ridge

Charming one room cabin, just minutes town, on a lovely 5 acre parcel. Complete with a babbling creek!

MLS 30988 $72,900

NEw

5 County Road 44

3BR,2BA on 5+A. with great Lake Superior views. Wooded, peaceful and private, 15 minutes from town.

3BR, 3BA with views of Lake Superior! 15 wooded acres, newer septic, garage and HUGE pole building.

MLS 31225 $259,900

MLS 31255 $339,900

741 Gunflint Trail

2BR, 1BA needs TLC but when you see the view of the lake and harbor, your mind will go wild with the possibilities.

MLS 31008 $289,900

Homes & Cabins

NEw

Arrowhead Trail

Fully insulated log cabin overlooking McFarland Lake on very private 20A. Abuts the BWCAW; close to public water access.

MLS 31180 $169,900

NEw

512 W 5th Ave

3BR, 2BA ; full basement that can be finished off for added living space. Large garage and nice size lot.

MLS 31220 $155,000

Casper Hill Road

2BR,1BA custom log home.

Includes new septic, well, all appliances, new generator and garage pad.

MLS 28297 $185,000

511 W 3rd Street

MLS 31233 $137,500

NEw

North Road

3BR, 2BA, 10A with open floor plan. Beamed cathedral ceilings, woodstove, family room and detached garage on a park like setting.

MLS TBD $249,900

MLS 30404 $109,000

987 Devil Track Rd

3BR, 2BA home close to town.

Brand new stunning kitchen, fireplace, central air, new windows and tons of storage.

MLS 30729 $229,900

NEw

NEw

This well-maintained home has many upgrades including a new roof, siding, furnace and a brand new garage.

Sawbill Trail

2.6A with trailer. Lot is conveniently located and tastefully cleared and attractive and includes a drilled well and sauna.

1020 3rd Street

40 Taylor Lane

Duplex with 3BR, 2BA upper, charming 1BR, 1BA lower level unit with private entrance, gas fireplace and tons of storage.

Sunny 2BR year round home on 20A. New wood heating system, new gas heating system, and newly remodeled.

MLS 29898 $145,900

MLS 30755 $199,900

MLS 30800 $189,900

NEw

2982 Co Rd 7

Moose Valley Road

MLS TBD $194,900

MLS 29865 $283,500

120 8th Ave West

428 Camp 15 Loop

3BR home; high ceilings, new wood floors and full basement on 5A. Abuts Federal land, many gardens and large pole building.

McFarland Lake

Year round 2BR, 1BA cabin on 6.5A. Wrap around deck, septic, well, and solar power. Just a stones throw from the lake.

4 BR, 3 BA home; 7.76A with lots of room. Partially finished lower level and attached garage.

206 N Broadway

2-3 BR, large living room, sunny sitting room and attached garage.

Large, fenced in lot and views of Lake Superior,

MLS TBD $139,900

NEw

1817 County Road 7 2BR, 2 BA on 10A, in the country, but near town. Newer upgrades, large garage with separate work area.

MLS 31179 $229,000

Wildwood Acres

Scrupulously maintained 3BR, 2BA on 1.78A. 3200 sq ft garage includes its own heated car wash bay.

6BR, 4BA home. Lovely kitchen, living, dining room and cherry wood floors. Beautiful landscaping and heated greenhouse!

MLS 30861 $329,900

MLS 30880 $289,900

2BR, 3BA private cabin on 80A. Remote but year round living. Large garage, 2 guest cabins, 3 outhouses, shower house and well.

MLS 30190 $199,900

1654 Camp 20 Rd

Great sportsman retreat! Hunt, fish, snowmobile and ATV. Large newer cabin for year round use.

Wired for generator, solar, etc.

MLS 28784 $99,900

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101 West Hwy. 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604

Land NEW Whispering Pine Trail

Irish Creek Road

MLS 31319 $59,900

NEW Durfee Creek

23 – 200A, great parcels in the woods!

2.7A, building site, septic site and electric- MLS 28517 $32,900 - $199,900 ity all set to install!

Bloomquist Mtn Rd,

5.84A 10 miles east of Grand Marais. Drive- MLS 31317 $199,900 way in, several nice building sites, power at Arrowhead Trail property line.

40 – 120A priced right!

MLS 31109 $49,700

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4.7A, and priced to sell. Abuts Federal land on the north side and a driveway is in place.

MLS 30759 $79,900

SOLD

Fully furnished Resort Commercial property in the city limits of Grand Marais. Great seasonal repeat business, great future growth opportunities.

MLS 31303

Hwy 61 Opportunity

Well constructed and maintained commercial building with unlimited potential in the heart of town.

MLS 30155 $399,900

4th Ave East

.23A, zoned commercial industiral but has Lake view. Convenient to town, great price!

Spruce Creek Cabins

Owner home and income producing cabin rental business. 7 immaculately maintained cabins with long term and quality rentals.

MLS 30952 $875,000

County Road 7

Inland Lake Lots NEW Swamp River

Private 40A surrounded by Gov’t land. Nice forest of mature, 1000’ Swamp River shoreline.

Commercial lot in Grand Marais, great price, great location close to Gunflint Trail and Co Rd 7.

MLS 31209 $36,900

MLS 28867 $54,900

150 – 400’ shoreline, 2.5 – 9.55 acres.

Devil Track Lake

MLS 30638 $188,900 SOLD - MLS 29916 $138,500

MLS 30871 $89,900

Birch Lake

209’ – 326’ shoreline, 5 – 14.62 acres

108 Gunflint Trail

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3BR, 2BA, commercial, with 2.5 car garage. Great visibility at beginning of Gunflint Traill. Perfect spot for canoe outfitter or ???

MLS 27325 $259,900

Lake Superior View 20+ Acr es County Rd 70

39.2A, 300’ Flute Reed River frontage. Bordered on west by Judge Magney State Park.

MLS 30598 $54,900

Morgan Road

20-40A, direct access to ski trails and hiking trails. Great building sites.

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MLS 31192 $119,900 - $199,900

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79+A; 700’ shore; maple forest, high ground for building. Just minutes from town.

MLS 30167 $184,500

Tom Lake

1.2A to 34+ acres

PENDING - MLS 30731 $54,900

MLS 29915 $79,900 MLS 29486 $89,900 MLS 29490 $82,900 NEW - MLS 30123 $169,900

McFarland Lake 2.9 – 40 acres.

PENDING - MLS 27962 $37,500 NEW - MLS 31215 $97,500 NEW - MLS 31216 $99,900 SOLD - MLS 30806 $77,900 MLS 31140 $63,900 - $155,000

County Road 7 NEW 5.68 acre residential lot with

some Lake Superior views from north end of lot.

MLS 31119 $68,900

15.4A, stunning views, subdividing possible.

MLS 30951 $149,000

1.17A, campsites, trails, city water and sewer.

MLS 30378 $45,900

Camp 20 Road

102A premier recreational land with wildlife, creeks, ponds AND access to a private fishing lake.

MLS 30956 $99,900

116A with ponds, pines, great views, raspberries and much more. Great hunting or getaway.

MLS 30709 $179,900

Caribou Trail

20 – 40A, year round access, utilities!

NEW 40A MLS 31202 $199,900 NEW 20A MLS 31203 $99,900 NEW 20A MLS 31204 $99,900

MLS 29771 $144,900

County Rd 69

Good location and large tract. Power available. Access via logging road and easement off Arrowhead Trail.

MLS 29770 $39,900

E Hwy 61

Several 20 acre parcels with electric and phone available. Driveway is roughed in; many building sites.

MLS 29263 $60,000

Deeryard Lake Road

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40A surrounded on 3 sides by Gov’t land.

Area is abundant with recreational activities!

MLS 29455 $159,900

Boulder Point Rd

Very private 2.8A in Lutsen off Ski Hill Road.

Abuts nature area with untouched land.

MLS 30632 $99,900

West Hwy 61

2.76A, 200’ frontage on Hwy 61 in Tofte.

Septic sites identified.

MLS 30417 $74,900

8th Ave West

Centrally located lot; mature trees and flower beds.

MLS 31256 $49,900

County Road 68

Two 4A lots, 6 miles east of Grand Marais.

MLS 29718 $54,900 - $69,900

Gunflint Trail

North Road

MLS 30185 $329,900 PENDING - MLS 29652 $64,900 MLS 29148 $64,900 MLS 30183 $69,900

MLS 28141 $45,000

5 – 70A close to town, one lot has a licensed gravel pit!

13A riverfront property. Many great building sites overlooking the Flute Reed River.

County Road 6

20.7A; drilled well, storage shed, sauna and generator system. Abuts Federal land on 2 sides.

MLS 31230 $54,900

Kemo Lake

2.34A; 200’ of shore on a great trout lake.. Access from Kemo Cut-Off Road via Trestle Pine Road.

Condos Bluefin Temperance Bay Landing Beautiful

MLS 30352 $169,900

Pike Lake

2.6A, 220’ shore, building site and electric.

Use the pop-up while building.

Bluefin Bay! Lake Superior at your doorstep, two award winning restaurants, pools and spa!

MLS 30400 $185,500

West Bearskin Lake

1.5 – 3A, beautiful shore on BWCAW lake.

Healthy mix of trees, good road access, and electric.

1.5A MLS 31199 $165,000 3A MLS 31200 $295,000 1.5A MLS 31201 $175,000

Unit 7

Unit 31

MLS 30758 $359,000

MLS 31138 $239,000

Ward Lake

Unit 16

Unit 72

MLS 29560 $117,500

MLS 30757 $335,000

MLS 30898 $565,000

Lovely 25+ acre lot with approximately 600 ft of shoreline. Healthy mix of trees.

MLS 30659 $46,900 MLS 30668 $129,900 MLS 30669 $79,900

3 bedroom, 2 bath

2 bedroom, 2 bath

1 bedroom, 1 bath

3 bedroom, 2 bath

Log home; 3,000+ square feet, 3BR/3BA. 580’ of shared cobblestone shoreline. Great rental income potential.

MLS 29325 $659,000

REALTORS®: Mike Raymond, Broker • Gail J. Englund, GRI • Doug Anderson OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS: Mary Sommerness & Carol Holmberg

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LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES NEW! CONDO AT ASPENWOOD. 3 BR/ 3 BA condo with

outstanding Lake views. Two fireplaces.

Warm, open living area, large family room, attached garage and large deck.

Owner/agent.

MLS #31164 $399,900.

NEW! LAKE SUPERIOR LOG HOME. 3 BR, 2 BA beautiful

stately home with 304’ Lake Superior shoreline. Two detached garages for your cars, trucks and toys. Living room has huge windows, open feeling and stone fireplace. Dining room opens to wraparound deck. Gourmet kitchen. One garage has sleeping space and a mancave upstairs. This is a must see!

MLS #31250 $795,000.

NEW! HARBOR VIEW SHORES LOT. Outstanding

privacy and stunning ledgerock shoreline.

221’ Lake Superior shore. One of only 11 HVS lots. Private road and underground utilities. MLS #31136 $379,000.

EAST BAY SUITES UNIT.

Beautiful 2-BR with a walkout to Lake Superior beach. Master BR has fireplace and great views of the Lake. Excellent rental history w/on-site management.

MLS #28684 $294,500.

SUPERIOR HOME AND COTTAGE. Lovely 5 BR, 2 BA

rambler on 400’ of spectacular pebble beachfront. Desirable Cascade Beach Road. Over 1,000’ of new wraparound decking. The entire lower level is new w/2 BR’s, huge living area, walkout to deck and beach. Charming 2 BR, 1 BA guest cottage with extremely private location near the lake. Both managed by owner as year round vacation rental.

MLS #30924 $798,500.

LARGE AND PRIVATE LAKE SUPERIOR. Spectacular

660’ of frontage near the Caribou River.

Very private 5.14 acres, mix of ledgerock/ pebble beach. Beautiful bldg. site. Gated private road.

MLS #30414 $625,000.

EAST BAY SUITES. Lake view studio unit. Excellent rental income. The studio units produce great income and can provide cost-free ownership. Great view of Artist’s Point, in downtown Grand Marais. MLS #31038 $129,900.

GREAT PRICE! SPECTACULAR LEDGEROCK SHORE. Prime Lake Superior parcel with immense westerly views, elevated building site, accessible shoreline. Birch and aspen woods; great Tofte location with easy access. Shared driveway in place. MLS #31051 $339,000.

LAKE SUPERIOR HOME/ CHARMING ROSSPORT, ONTARIO! Architect-designed

custom-built 3 BR/2BA home on Nicol Island. Upper master suite, two fireplaces, attached garage, great attention to detail.

Great views and 169’ Lake Superior frontage. “Old North Shore” feeling in Rossport!

MLS #30941 $425,000 USD.

ENCHANTING LAKE SUPERIOR HIDE-AWAY. Private

setting in mature spruce forest, great east views, partial driveway in place, adjoining state land, 204 feet of lake frontage.

MLS #30574 $299,000.

2-BR/2 BA CONDO AT CHATEAU LEVEAUX! Tre-

mendous views of Lake Superior. Large comfortable living space with woodburning fireplace. Completely upgraded.

Year round living or investment rental.

Amenities include pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and more. MLS #30701 $99,500.

PRIVACY, GARDENS AND 250’ LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE. Beautiful custom

home features a gourmet kitchen/dining room, private master suite, private 2-BR guest suite/apt, and hearth stone wood stoves. Tons of charm; quality detail, privacy, landscaped gardens and views.

MLS #29629 $699,000.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES north shore showcase for local artists.

One owner for 23 years. Cottages have amazing rental history and feature stone fireplaces and loaded with charm.

MLS #30877 $385,000.

GO-FER CABINS. 8 cabins (one duplex) plus 15 trailer home sites.

Excellent rental income. Includes 10 nightly campsite lots. Many possibilities for this property in a great Grand Marais location on Hwy. 61. Property zoned C-2.

MLS #30869 $259,000.

across from the harbor. Great view of the harbor from .55-acre site. Zoning allows for commercial and residential mix.

MLS #30620 $395,000.

main house at the east end of the BWCAW. Comfy accommodations, boats, motors and equipment. Fantastic views and great fishing on the Border Route lakes. MLS #30804 $349,000.

KAH-NEE-TAH GALLERY AND COTTAGES. Lutsen’s

PRIME DOWNTOWN GRAND MARAIS LOCATION. Hwy. 61 frontage

BOAT IN/FLY IN FISHING LODGE. Three rental cabins and

LUTSEN COMMERCIAL HWY FRONTAGE. Two acres,

zoned GC. Location, visibility, nice forest, lake view. Includes a third (one-acre) parcel zoned residential.

MLS #30780 $260,000.

LUTSEN/TOFTE AREA LAND. Great Onion River Road property with 5.89 acres and RC zoning that allows many commercial opportunities. Access to sking, hiking and all the area’s recreation fun. Owner/agent.

MLS #30004 $79,000.

TWO PARCELS – PINCUSHION TRAILS. Mature forest, ski/hike/bike trails and access to SHT. One parcel with Little Devil Track River frontage.

MLS #28662 $79,900 - $172,900.

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES NEW! CABIN ON GUNFLINT LAKE. Part of the Summer

Home Group leases, this 2 BR, 1 BA cabin has full view of Gunflint Lake and Canada.

Screened porch, large open living / dining room. MLS #31237 $190,000.

NEW! CABIN ON TROUT LAKE. Charming custom-built 1 BR

cabin with 150’ shoreline on desirable Trout Lake. Knotty pine paneling, lots of artistic touches. 3.27 acres.

MLS #31258 $258,000.

CABIN CREEK COVE ON NINEMILE LAKE. 5 lakelots and

1 backlot left on the west bay of Ninemile Lake. Lots have excellent building sites nestled in a dense mixed forest. Year round access. Power at site. CC&R’s apply. Brochure available. Lakelots start at $49,900.

Lots 3, 5, and 7 are SALE PENDING.

LOVELY NORTH WOODS ESCAPE / RENTAL. 2 BR, 2 BA

Twenty acres with 680’ private shoreline on Lost Lake. Premier location with view of the length of the 70-ac. lake. No public access, gated entrance and exit. Cabin foundation and sauna pad in. Seasonal access. MLS #31259 $198,500.

home situated on Poplar Creek near midGunflint Trail. Custom home w/charming features, 4-season porch, large deck. Common access to hiking/ski trails, shared use of 475’ of beautiful Poplar Lake shoreline with boat dock. View of moose pond. Easy access to BWCAW. Excellent rental income too! MLS #30618 $259,900.

for the whole gang. Big living room, 2 baths, huge kitchen area with lots of storage. Solar electric system. Lake water system. Boathouse, shed, outhouse.

Private spot with scenic views.

MLS #31037 $139,900.

on 12 acres of the purest privacy. You even own the road! 980’ Tucker Lake and 300’ Benning Lake frontage. Spectacular great room facing the lake. Designer, gourmet kitchen. All the upgrades are here.

MLS #30650 $785,000.

NEW! LOST LAKE LOT.

TOM LAKE FAMILY CABIN. Classic lake cabin with room

McFARLAND LAKE LOG CABIN. Cedar log cabin with sauna

bldg., guest cabin, storage bldg. 150’ shoreline. Great view of palisade. Direct BWCAW access.

MLS #28409 $299,000.

SNOWSHOE RUN AT HARE LAKE. Beautiful lots

with maple, spruce and cedars. Privacy, surrounded by U.S.F.S. lands. Trout lake; good fishing. Brochure available. Lakelots start at $69,900.

FAMILY CABIN – BIRCH LAKE. Family retreat w/ 2 BR/1 BA,

large deck, charming log bunkhouse, 1-car garage. Great privacy, large dock on 150’ shoreline. MLS #28865 $234,000.

HOMESITE WITH DEEDED ACCESS TO LOON LAKE. 5.10 acres. Heavily wooded and private. Surveyed and septic sites located. Looks over full length of Loon Lake. MLS #30926 $89,900.

LOG HOME ON LEO LAKE. 2 BR/1 BA custom log home

on 7.23 acres, 255’ lakeshore, and a neat cove. Stunning stone fireplace in living area. Furnished with northwoods treasures and charm. Many outdoor improvements including the Firewise automatic sprinkler system.

MLS #30831 $315,500.

CLASSIC LOG HOME ON TUCKER LAKE. 3 BR, 2 BA home

SOLITUDE ON WILSON LAKE. Strikingly beautiful lot on pre-

mier Wilson Lake. Great bldg. sites near the lake or tucked around the bluff for gorgeous views. 355’ of shoreline. True peace, quiet and solitude.

MLS #30546 $265,200.

LARGE TOM LAKE PARCEL. 32 acres of maple, spruce and

cedar overlooking Tom Lake w/over 662 ft of frontage. Good seasonal road access.

Covenants in place.

MLS #28017 $225,000.

SPECTACULAR PRIVATE PARCEL ON LITTLE IRON LAKE. 1000’ shoreline with coves,

palisades, old growth pines. Build sites with view of islands. No blowdown or fire damage. MLS #29896 $329,000.

PREMIER LOG HOME ON POPLAR LAKE. 3 BR/3BA home

with 300’ shoreline with swimming cove.

Custom upgrades throughout. Professional kitchen, lovely master suite. Garage with upper level guest qtrs.

MLS #29890 $769,500.

TWO ISLAND LAKE HIDEAWAY. Well built, secluded cabin, 9 heavily wooded acres w/ 300’ shore. The Grade Road splits property.

MLS #26990 $184,900.

BORDER, BEAUTY AND BWCAW. Rare opportunity to own a

private wilderness escape on North Fowl Lake. This well built and maintained cabin has 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, comfortable living room and large deck. Large open yard, sauna, storage shed and dock. Great privacy on 200’ of shoreline and abutting the BWCAW out the back door. Water access. MLS #30184 $199,000.

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Last of the

large lakeshore parcels. Over 320 acres and almost 12,000’ of shoreline on 3 lakes – Harriet Lake, Dam Five Lake and Sister Lake. Good road access, great fishing and hundreds of acres of Superior Nat’l Forest surrounds it. Preliminary plat had been approved. Priced below appraised value.

Other divisions available.

MLS #30912 $2,800,000.

LAND/BUILDING SITES NEW! 40 ACRES WITH MONS CREEK FRONTAGE. Easy road access. Good building sites. Mature

trees. Deeded access to Lost Lake. MLS #31103 $79,900.

NEW! ACREAGE NEAR BWCAW. 37 acres with easy year round access. Off the grid, near the wilderness, and walking distance to Little Cascade Lake. Can be subdivided. Owner/ agent. MLS #31173 $129,000.

RESIDENTIAL HOMESITE ON 18+ ACRES.

This property is ready to build w/24’ x 45’ slab in for home w/porch, and a 24’ x 56’ slab for a garage/shop. Nice wooded parcel with creek located in the Flute Reed Area. MLS #30960 $139,900.

DRAMATIC VIEWS OF LAKE SUPERIOR AND CLIFFS. Three lots in private setting in mature mixed

forest. Home sites situated for view, privacy and great south exposure - great option for a passive solar or alternate energy systems.

MLS #31060 Starting at $54,900.

TWO RECREATIONAL PARCELS ON CAMP 20 RD. Both close to Tom Lake and adjoin Federal land. Easy

seasonal access. Parcel A, 40 acres. MLS #31035 $44,900.

Parcel B, 22.66 acres. MLS #31036 $34,900.

WOODED PARCEL NEAR DEVIL TRACK LAKE. Approx. 6 acres on Pine Mt. Road. Close to The Landing

and snowmobile trails. Very quiet and private. Owner will consider CD. MLS #30768 $55,000.

FIVE WOODED ACRES. Surveyed, septic and access road in place. Ready to build. Private access to snowmobile trails.

Great location close to Devil Track Lake.

MLS #30770 $65,000.

MAGNEY STATE PARK 20 ACRES. Nice woods and topography for your cabin or home hide-a-way. Stone’s throw to state park. Remote, but accessible. MLS #30699 $44,900.

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HOMES & CABINS NEW! A GREAT ESCAPE! Well-built cabin w/40 acres. Full kitchen, bed, living area. Covered deck and extension. Close to Magney State Park and Brule River. Solar electric system. Seasonal Lake Superior view.

Seasonal access.

MLS #31107 $149,900.

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STUDIO CONDO AT E VILLAGE. True ski in - ski L SA ING THE out lodging with all the amenities of Caribou Highlands. This is a short sale; END Seller welcomes all offers.

MLS #30713 $49,500.

BUILT IN 2008. Designed to

have working shop and garage on 1st level and family living space upstairs.

Buyer to finish. Furnace in, some plumbing. Property has kennel permit and access to trails. Great location!

MLS #30033 $186,500.

GRAND MARAIS HOME WITH APT. 2 BR, 2 BA home

in central Grand Marais. Recent and extensive updating, plus newer 2 BR, 1 BA apt. above detached garage. Apt. rental generates good income. Heated workshop/storage building. Large lot, great harbor view. MLS #30648 Reduced to $245,900.

DARLING GRAND MARAIS HOME. 3 BR, 2 BA

home on a corner lot. Perfect starter or empty nester. Enjoy the hot tub, summer gardens and great yard. Could be a charming rental property. Lovingly cared for.

MLS #30647 $162,500.

GREAT LOCATION NEAR TOWN! Completely

updated 3-BR home on nice lot with pines and maples. New in-floor heat system, partial foundation, kitchen, bath, flooring, insulation, some doors and windows, deck – too much to list here! Good well and septic, heated garage, and raised-bed gardens.

MLS #30681 $232,000.

LARGE COUNTRY HOME, GARAGE, HUGE SHOP. Quality home with 2 BR/3

BA, a huge deck, 3-car garage, and a 3100 sq. ft. shop/office/apartment bldg.

Five acres in maple forest with Superior views and tons of privacy. More land available.

MLS #30646 $599,000.

COUNTRY HOME IN LUTSEN. Reduced $10,000

– Motivated Seller! 3 BR home on 3.67 acres. Light-filled living and dining rooms. Eat-in kitchen, 1.75 baths. Full basement. Near Lutsen ski hill. Double detached garage. Owner/Agent.

MLS #30353 $232,900.

HAND-HEWN 1-BR CEDAR LOG CABIN.

Secluded 20 acres of old growth pine forest, stunning views of private lake on USFS land. Private and gated road. One of only 3 private parcels surrounded by Gov’t land. Walking distance to Devilfish Lake.

MLS #30350 $87,500.

TIMBERFRAME ESCAPE –MOUNTAINTOP SETTING. Stunning views, privacy

and seclusion. Quality timberframe, large windows, expansive deck. Solar power.

Walking distance to McFarland Lake and BWCAW. MLS #30582 Reduced to $187,000.

E Great location just off the SAL ING HOUSE. Gunflint Trail. Garage, well, nice building D site, pine trees. Old home to remove.

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Selling “as-is.”

MLS #30679 $54,900.

COZY COTTAGE IN HOVLAND. Cute cabin in the

woods with knotty pine interior; upper story bedroom. Make it your hideaway or affordable home. Outhouse/no well.

MLS #30697 $49,900.

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LAND/BUILDING SITES (CONTINUED) HOME SITE WITH PRIVACY. Five acres, dense woods, dead-end road, adjoining USFS land, close to Grand Marais.

Build your home here! MLS #30698 $52,900.

NEAR SUGARLOAF COVE. Nicely wooded 20-acre parcel with Lake Superior views. Great location near Sugarloaf Cove. Two or more excellent build sites. Quiet and private spot for your home or cabin. MLS #30420 $118,700.

BEAUTIFUL WOODED HUNTING LAND.

72.56 acres near Hovland. No traffic; remote area. Excellent snowmobiling trails. Seller will put in drive. MLS #30072 $174,000. May also be sold as 2 separate parcels.

Parcel A: $84,500. Parcel B: $89,000.

TWENTY READY FOR YOU. Mature forest, creek, privacy, easy road access, power & phone. Build your dream home or cabin on this 20-acre parcel. Just off Camp 20 Road.

MLS #29971 $84,900.

AFFORDABLE HOME SITE IN LUTSEN.

These home sites are designed with common areas and shared expenses, with a private setting. Ready to build with water/ sewer and power at the site. Owner/agent. MLS #30066 $44,000.

WOODED 20 ACRES WITH LAKE SUPERIOR VIEW. Build your home or retreat here. Adjoins

federal land. Walk to Magney State Park and Brule River, or to Lake Superior. MLS #29662 Reduced to $69,900.

FIVE ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Beautiful forested land with possible Lake Superior views. Surveyed and wetlands delineated. Just 3 miles from town.

MLS #29562 $80,000.

20 ACRES NEAR HOVLAND. Good view of Lake Superior & adjacent ridge. Driveway stubbed in. Year round access, phone & power. MLS #28459 $75,400.

A RECREATIONAL PARADISE! 40 acres surrounded by gov’t lands. Gunflint Trail area, off Lima Grade Road.

Seasonal access. MLS #28471 $159,000.

THREE LOTS IN ROLLINS RIDGE PLAT. First time offered, lots in new plat near Lutsen. Wonderful views of Lake Superior and Oberg Mtn. Near all the recreational opportunities.

Lot 4 - $76,900 MLS #28495. Lot 5 - $71,200 MLS #28496. Lot 6 - $65,000. MLS #30151.

NEAR GRAND MARAIS. 5+ ac, meadow, power/

phone. Driveway in. Great home site.

MLS #27248 $64,900.

WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION. Nice ‘40’ with good timber and 1000’ frontage on Mons Creek. Great building site.

Private deeded access to Lost Lake. MLS #30270 $69,900.

CASCADE RIVER HIDE-A-WAY. 27.5 acres.

Spectacular river, huge cedars. Common property at Twin Falls waterfall. Remote and private. MLS #29332 $119,000.

40 AC - LOST LAKE RETREATS. Mons Creek flowage with great views and tons of wildlife. Private and secluded location. Includes deeded access to private lake.

MLS #27877 $79,500.

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this homesite with driveway in place is tucked in to the heart of Lutsen with 150 ft of VerY nice ledgerock shoreline with seasonal creek meandering along the property line. Lots of pines, Super Views! Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

mLs#31207 $295,000

new!! 450 FT oF Lake supeRioR soLiTuDewiTh a FamiLy sTyLe home. Spend your days

exploring the shoreline, hike through the nearly 8 acres of land…then come back to an aMaZinG home with wall to wall windows capturing the Lake Views! 4 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, wrap around decks almost leading to water’s edge anD a detached garage, what more do you want in your Lake Superior home? oh yes, a Sauna at the water’s edge too! mLs#Tba $799,000

new! TimbeRFRame oVeRLookinG Lake supeRioR!

a Masterpiece, designed to enhance the Stunning Lake Superior Views from eVerY room!

Stroll through the home and admire the craftsmanship of the exposed timbers with amazing peg joinery! Sharp Great room features Vaulted ceilings, & locally handcrafted Cherry Mission Style Fireplace, very warm and welcoming! phenom kitchen features custom handcrafted Cherry Cabinetry and exposed Beamed Ceiling! Guest apt above garage too!!

mLs#31145 $549,000

new! LuTsen's Lake supeRioR spaRkLeR!

ReaDy To buiLD on Lake supeRioR! Spectacular Ledgerock

Jutting in to the Big Lake totally accessible! perfect Build Site to Capture Sunrises and Sunsets, and get there sooner, just over an hour from Duluth! mLs#30422 $409,000

LisTen To The biG Lake!

Beautiful Lutsen Lake Superior shoreline with picturesque coves, ledgerock and stone beach. Former owners used to launch their fishing boat from the beach, and remnants of bolts to anchor the boat remain in rocks! property includes shared driveway, garage!

mLs#30916 $275,000

minT ConDiTion moVe in ReaDy home

winding drive leads you away from the hustle of the highway and into a peaceful oasis where only the waves lapping the ledgerock will occupy your days! Vaulted ceilings, large windows, hardwood floors, you need only imagine what you can do with the space to make it just right for you! Year round living with detached garage!

Homehas a Super Location for hikers, walk to Judge Magney State park from your front door! the interior will wow you with Contemporaryfinishings, Conversational Fireplace, aMaZinG baths, large Master Suite and incredible Custom kitchen…we would not mislead you, this Lake Superior home is it! priced to Sell!

mLs#31133 $479,000

mLs# 30676 $429,000

JusT a LiTTLe Lake supeRioR CoTTaGe

warm and Cozy, perched at the edge of Lake Superior with expansive Views of the Big Lake! Very well Maintained, this Cottage has been treasured by its owners since the 70’s! now it’s time to pass along the opportunity to have a Year round Cottage on the Big Lake For a Great

price! mLs#28661 $299,000 ReDuCeD To seLL!

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noRThwooDs LoDGe sTyLe LoG home on Lake supeRioR! Hand hewn

norway pine Log Home is top notch Lake Superior Living!

mLs#30724 $849,900 huGe VaLue! Lake supeRioR LoG Cabin wiTh oLD woRLD ChaRm!

LuTsen sea ViLLas!

ReTiRemenT GeTaway aT ChaTeau on Lake supeRioR! enjoy rental revenues or

not, this is a Great Condo with incredible views from private deck! ask for #31 for the Best!!

mLs#26043 $131,900

rock Skippin’ or toe Dippin’ the Villas are the family getaway resort feel you’re looking for! one, two and 3 bedrms available!!

mLs#29624 $179,000; mLs#26022 ReCenT upGRaDes! $209,900; mLs#30021 $224,900; or mLs#30675 ReDuCeD! $279,000 Seller Financing available, Great opportunity!

Townhome aT LuTsen ResoRT!

enjoy Lake Views in the Lap of Luxury! well Furnished, Functional Design and rental revenues! mLs#28460 $499,000 or Half Share $279,000

enjoy family gatherings from this Better than rustic But Still Charming Move in ready Cabin just east of Grand Marais on a Sweet piece of Lakeshore with large pole barn garage and Lil’ Guest Cabin your Grandkids will Love! mLs#30095 $399,000

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RomanTiC CaRibou Lake Cabin!

in true northwoods Fashion, this Move in ready Cabin has everything!

Main level bedroom and bath, large loft with bath for sleeping tons of kids and guests, open Floor plan kitchen to Great room for entertaining, Sauna House and Year round Dock in protected Bay of Caribou Lake. hoLy smokes CheCk ouT This pRiCe!

Many lakes, this home will exceed your expectations! this home is a Stone’s throw to trestle pine Lake and the twin Lakes for Superb fishing! Home features vaulted ceilings in Great room with tons of windows, large kitchen will accommodate your family

gatherings at the up north Cabin!

$369,900 mLs#28694

mLs#Tba $199,000

GunFLinT TRaiL maGniFiCenT TuCkeR Lake home!

over 600 Ft of Shoreline, this Lake Home Sets the Standard for Style anD Design in a Lake Home! Craftsmanship from the arched wood entryway to the custom cabinetry in the Gourmet kitchen with Butler’s pantry. Lodge Style outdoor Fireplace Screened room for Year round enjoyment! attached Garage, workshop with Storage,

So MuCH For Your MoneY!

mLs#30815 $699,000

CaReFRee GeTaway home on TaiT Lake!

it’s Your time, Leave Your worries behind, Just enjoy the wilderness Lakeshore in this well Crafted Year round home with Lake Views Stretching westerly to the Sunset!a Must See with garage and guest quarters, this home is all You need in your getaway! mLs#29855 $399,000

ReLax aT home on LuTsen’s Lake ChRisTine!

Cedar Shakes welcome those who will recognize the French hand forged hardware on the doors, the German engineered lighting, the Basalt Stone Fireplace Surrounded by Crafted Ceilings and Douglas Fir Shelving. Guest Cabin Serves well for Deep Contemplation, Very Serene Setting with wilderness Lakeshore Setting!

mLs#30482 $499,900

wiLDeRness LakeshoRe Cabin on tait Lakein Lutsen. needs interior finishing but the exterior and septic is ready to go! Great potential for the handyman, on a Super piece of Lakeshore!

mLs#28385 $279,900

yeaR RounD Lake LiVinG on pike Lake! Move in ready Year round Lake!Lutsen anD Grand Marais locale with Shared dock in place and nice shoreline! where else can you find such a Mint Lake Cottage for this price! includes 2+Garage w/ art Studio above!

mLs#30863 $189,900 Look now, Great price!

DeLuxe Camp on CaRibou Lake! rustic Lake Living with cabin, log outhouse, log shower house and yr round dock on 150 ft of Caribou Lake! white pine, red pine, Spruce, and deep shoreline!

mLs#31096 $225,900 supeR VaLue!

GReen LiVinG on GusT Lake!

Make this your Lake Getaway Cabin, it’s all you’ve dreamed of in your up north Lake Cabin…

Gust Lake is a Stone’s throw away from the BwCa with year round access and off Grid Living. Home has guest cabin, new sauna house, and a barn style garage for storage of aLL your toys!

mLs#24243 $355,000

ChaRminG FishinG CoTTaGe wiLDeRness LiVinG on The Twin Lakes! Better than camping, this

Deluxe Cottage offers Super views and tonS of privacy, shoreline is Clear and Deep! Lose yourself to the woods and water in this Gem! mLs#26803

ReDuCeD! $159,900

JusT Like The GooD oLD Days!

Charming rustic sa L e Cabin is VerY G n i weLCoMinG D n and comfy, just a pe stone’s throw to

the 200 ft of Lake Clara in Lutsen!

mLs#26151 $219,900 addl Lakeshore available see mLs#26055

GunsTen Lake wiLDeRness Cabin!

Lakeshore Borders Superior national Forest, anD Swallow Lake access, Comfy newer cabin is Surrounded by Gorgeous Mature pines with Sweet Views…end of the road privacy!

mLs#30251 $114,900

sweeT CLaRa Lake LuTsen shoReLine!

Level access from Build Site to rocky Shores, your Future Cabin will overlook Superior national Forest Lands! electric, yr round access, old Cabin in place to use now and build later!

mLs#26055 $249,000

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CapTiVaTinG home, CaRibou Views!

this Lutsen home offers eVerYtHinG you want in your northwoods Home!

Sweet Views in the Midst of a Maple woods, energy efficient, tons of windows and top notch Quality throughout from the Quartz Counters to the Maple hardwood flooring!

mLs#29586 $345,000 ReDuCeD!

sa L e nG i D n pe CoTTaGe in The wooDs! mLs#29497

$224,000

Mint Condition Move in ready, Gorgeous updated kitchen anD Views overlooking the Creek meandering thru nearly 10 acres of rolling hillsides! Full basement and Super location minutes from Lake Superior, Lutsen’s Caribou Lake area!

mLs#31019 $325,000

oVeRLookinG Lake supeRioR!

Sprawling Home featuring a prow of windows allowing tons of Views from every room in the home! Huge Master Suite with private bath and walk in closet…perfect for year round living with tons of rec room on the lower level, upstairs loft for guests and a garage for the toys! Lindal Home means Custom top Quality! mLs#30093 $499,900

sunRises oVeR Lake supeRioR!

Huge Views From this Lindal Cedar Home in the heart of Lutsen making it a Fun Vacation retreat generating nice income for the owner! Cherry flooring accentuate the Cedar Beams…Super Den off the kitchen has Moose Mountain Views as well as Superior Views!

mLs#27758 $419,000 ReDuCeD To seLL!!

awesome LoCaTion on

Sugar Beach Drive in tofte, a stone's throw to the tofte town park Lake Superior beach!

Move in ready vacation home with rental revenue or make it your year round home! Guest cabingenerates anD serve as overflow for your family when they come to visit!

mLs#30587 $169,000 a sTone’s ThRow To Lake supeRioR!

LoaDeD wiTh poTenTiaL! From the

hardwood floors to the classic style itself this home could become a true gem with a little love. Genuine Lake Superior views, you'll feel like you own on the Big Lake!

mLs#30939 $199,000

generates great rental revenues and borders the Cascade river State park overlooking Lake Superior in between Lutsen and Grand Marais!

mLs#31098 $289,900

GRanD maRais beauTy oF a home! perhaps the Best

kitchen in town, this Home has tons to Brag about!

Bright and Cheery interior, updated everything, Super Landscaping and a to Die For Deck shaded by mature Spruce, you’re in town with privacy! a Must See home! mLs#30087 $277,000 Magic 7’s!

LoG home LoVeRs musT see!

Hand Hewn Custom Crafted norway pines welcome you in to the Vaulted Great room and large kitchen, Made for entertaining! Lower level rec room perfect for the kids to romp, and oversized 2 car garage! Honeymoon trail location in Lutsen in the midst of a MuLtituDe of lakes, make this your base camp for wilderness adventure and Fishing! mLs#30208 $425,000

whaT aRe you waiTinG FoR! supeR home supeR VaLue!

Located just up the Sawbill trail from Lake Superior, this home is mint condition and move in ready! From the Large master suite with gas fireplace, this Home will wow you once you enter! Great rm has fireplace, and walks out to a nice deck! terrific landscape & 2 car garage! mLs#30771 $210,000

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new! Lake supeRioR Views, inCReDibLe LoCaTion! this home sleeps tons,

new! enJoy Lake supeRioR bReezes on the sprawling porch of this

newly updated Grand Marais home! Fresh kitchen opening to a light-filled dining room highlights the home. Family home with garage! Fresh fish at Harleys, the angry trout and Java Moose coffee a minute away.

mLs#31092 $269,900

new! FaRm sTyLe home in LuTsen! Bargain Buyers look no

further, this is a Super Value in a Super Home! Low e windows & dual fuel heat, large kitchen, tons of light, secluded master bedroom, rec room, exercise room, workshop, & sewing room. Second level is a light filled great room w/ a deck to enjoy the wildlife pond with distant lake views! everything is updated and mint!

mLs#31195 $354,900

CaRibou hiGhLanDs Townhomes aT LuTsen mounTains

offers 1-4 bedroom condos and townhomes with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis court, biking, golfing at Superior national within minutes, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, fishing, kayaking and canoeing…and with the low maintenance, you won’t worry about a Honey Do list, you’ll JuSt enJoY tHe nortH SHore!

new! mLs#31218 $125,000; mLs#29293 $329,000 and mLs#30658 $319,000 new! CaRibou TRaiL Cabin, yeaR RounD GeTaway! Home features lovely

kitchen lined with tons of Birch cabinets, functional breakfast bar!

Sweet walk out slider to large deck tucked amongst the boreal woods, perfect for grilling! Quaint original Guest cabin, perfect for art studio with lots of light! one car attached garage, this home offers a ton! mLs#31191 $179,900

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Year round living. Lovely “Depot” building makes a great guest cabin or art studio. Lake Views on a Sweet piece of Land!

mLs#30641 $99,900

FisheRman’s DReam shaCk on 4 ac in

Lutsen’s Honeymoon trail area, year rd access, electric in the midst of tonS of lakes!

mLs#30285 $62,900

new! sunRise RiDGe Cabin near Superior’s Sugarloaf Cove. Yr round access, this little log cabin is the perfect basecamp for your outdoor adventures!

mLs#31143 $99,000

new!

ChRisTine Lake aRea GeTaway Cabins!

2 Deluxe Camp Cabins on a gorgeous 10 ac in Lutsen, only a minute to Caribou trail with year round access! Deluxe outhouse & sauna ready for use after fishing one of the tons of lakes within a minute's drive!

mLs#31254 $93,500

building sites on ninemile Lake from $25,000! mLs#25329 30 ac along the Little manitou River! Super Lake Views with Hwy 61 frontage, borders state land! mLs#24573 nearly 10 acres with super Views and bordering County Land on Lupin Drive with Mint Condition 5th wheel Move in ready! mLs#30736 $139,900 shovel point Views in maple Forest huGe Views, Super Build Site mLs#29893 $110,000 wilderness 20 acres on and off blesner Lake! nice Maple Forest with some southern exposure, perfect wilderness hiking getaway!

Baptism river very nearby, snowmobile trail at edge of property makes for wonderful summer hiking! Several parcel available from $39,000! mLs#24782

SCHroeDer area near CroSS riVer: sugarloaf Road Lake View sites on the hillside overlooking Lake superior, year round access, electric and affordable! 5 to 12 acres, mLs#25630-32 $36,90044,900 suglarloaf Retreats on high Ridge Drive with nice Lake Views, year round access, electric and Some Super Sites ranging from $49,500 to $67,900, most sites over 10 acres! mLs#25701-04 abC Cramer Rd- 30 acres saLe penDinG! mLs#30862 10 acres on the Cramer Rd rolling Maple Forest, Super Building Sites with an even Better price! mLs#29259 $54,900

toFte area near BLueFin BaY reSort! affordable home sites will surprise you! wildwood acres has tons to offer, a nice little community just up the SawBill trail, Super Location, year round access, electric and Great priCeS! From $15,000 up to $52,000! mLs#27340-24131 LeVeaux mountain overlooking Lake superior in between Lutsen and Tofte, these sites are Spectacular, don’t overlook them!

Hill top views, many bordering the Superior national Forest this is the outdoor adventurer’s wonderland! one parcel even has a wildLife pond! prices range from newLY reDuCeD $29,000 up to $75,000 Lake Views! mLs#27035, mLs#30560 build site at Johannes Toftey homestead! Sweet Superior Views in the midst of a healthy Birch Forest, some Mature Spruce Just above Blue Fin Bay on Lake Superior! mLs#29767 $94,900 Toftevaag overlooking Lake superior Some of the Best Value out there for LakeView lots… startingfrom $59,000 with a drilled well, or buy two adjoining parcels for $64,900 each! mLs#24091, mLs#30549

LutSen Lake ViewS & wiLDerneSS LanDS! super Location up the mink Ranch Road Between downtown Lutsen and the Ski Hill we have 40 acres of wilderness for $119,900 mLs#30777 Super 7’s mean Value!10 ac parcels from $40,900 mLs#30774 or smaller sites with community water and septic from $29,900 mLs#24055

Turnagain Trail near ski hill Road with super Lake superior Views, nicely wooded lot that has been “cleaned up” waiting for you to design your Dream Home in this nice area of Lutsen! mLs#31043 $79,900 30 acres in Clara Lake area of Lutsen, recently selectively logged so you can see what you’re buying, including the great Views of Clara Lake! Year round access, electric, just a great area! mLs#30105 $179,900 80 acres on the poplar River! Fly Fishermen and women wake up and see the value! Build a cabin on one of a few sites, enjoy wildlife moose ponds, river frontage and plenty of privacy on this gorgeous piece of land! mLs#30714 $149,900 eagle mountain Views at Tait Lake! Gorgeous elevated Build Site among the white pines! Yr rd access and electric, with access to tait Lake! mLs#29788 $89,900 Great price! superior national Golf Course homesite Just off the 7th Green, Seller Says Give an offer a Shot and see if you can make a Hole in one! mLs#30821 $109,900 Caribou Lake area maple parcel nearly 3 acres, electric and yrrd access! reDuCeD! mLs#26744 $39,900 boundary waters nearby this wilderness outlot to Tait Lake, with access to tait and Surrounded

by Fed Land! mLs#24173 $49,900 super Caribou Trail location, about a Mile From everything you want…Lutsen Mountains, the Ski Hill, and Caribou Lake! reDuCeD! mLs#29976 $49,900 10 acres on the honeymoon Trail Great hunting land, hikers dream location, surrounded by Federal Land! mLs#26729 $39,900

bordering Superior national Forest, Boreal Forest with little camping shack in mint condition!

mLs#27884 $119,900

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inLanD Lake LanD reaDY to BuiLD!

GranD MaraiS area Lake ViewS! build in Grand marais walk to the harbor from the Quiet side of Town, a Corner lot with a meandering creek! mLs#27166 $49,900 aSSeSSMent neGotiaBLe!

opportunity for Dock on Caribou Lake! it’s narrow, it’s a little steep, but it’s an opportunity to own a buildable lot on Lutsen’s Caribou Lake! mLs#31226 $49,900!

new! Coyote Ridge 5 ac panoRamiC Lake supeRioR Views! Seriously, these are amazing Views! Just west of Grand Marais, Check it out! mLs#31208 $144,900

bigsby Lake adjoins Caribou Lake in Lutsen! wilderness Lakeshore with 20 acres with easy access from Caribou trail! mLs#30522 $109,000 motivated seller! Gust Lake in Lutsen with drilled well and driveway in place, build site is cleared and ready for your cabin! mLs#24313 $149,900

new! nearly 15 acres bordering Cascade River state park! Super Lake Views, Super location off County rd 7! mLs#31097 $275,000 super Lake superior Views on birch Drive just west of Grand marais! we can’t decide which we like better, the Views or this price!! mLs#30171 $89,000

peaceful oasis on Christine Lake with over 10 acres and 200 ft of shoreline in the heart of Lutsen, enjoy hilltop views of the lake bordering Superior national Forest! mLs#28961 $164,900

Large acreage outside Grand marais! 60 acres with year round access, electric at road, Super price of $99,000 mLs#25923

esther Lake oh so pristine! anorthwoods sanctuary at the end of the road. nearly 4 acres and 281 ft of frontage on a Sweet trout lake mLs#26137 $119,900

wiLD FeeLinG but still very near Grand Marais these Cty rd 7 LakeView lots are Sweet, Come and See! mLs#25633 $49,90089,900 with Driveway in place and cleared build site!

swallow Lake in isabella off Hwy 1 on Deep Lake rd, enjoy wilderness Seclusion on a fantastic fishing lake! mLs#30253 $69,900

pike Lake Road, a Hop Skip and a Jump to pike Lake! 10 acre ridgetop Views of Surrounding Federal Lands ranging from mLs#26648-26627 $57,90079,900

Finland’s blesner Lake 20 ac 400 ft shoreline! Super location in the midst of many lakes, enjoy fishing and hiking your days away from this large site with tons of shoreline! mLs#28237 $59,900

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Gunflint Realty 1 1 6 W. H w y 6 1 - n e x t t o D a i r y Q u e e n i n G r a n d M a r a i s

800.506.1132 Grand Marais Home 3BR/2BA, one level living with so many nice features..master BR suite with jacuzzi tub, shower, huge closets, woodburning fireplace in living room, main floor laundry, big kitchen, two decks, double garage and private yard. This is a great starter home for a young family. Seller is motivated and this listing price is well below county valuation.

MLS # 30649 $149,000

63 Chessie Trail

Enchanting rustic cottage on Lake Superior. Two room cabin with sleeping loft.

Electricity is in as well as a composting toilet. 198 feet of cobblestone shoreline. This place is magical...a real must see!

MLS # 29230 $389,900

Poplar Lake Cabin This place is classichardwood floors, pine paneling, vintage craftmanship, wood stove and all ready for YOU to enjoy! Easy access directly off the Gunflint Trail.

MLS # 30465 $189,900

Leveaux Ridge Enjoy the parklike setting of this double size (5 acre) lot with a great waterfall.

Excellent building sites and 2 garages for storing all your toys.

Buried electric and solid driveway.

MLS # 30599 $224,900

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458 South Shore Drive

Your get away in the woods! Rustic cabin with solar powered lighting, a cozy woodstove and composting toilet located on 10 acres of beautifully forested land on the quiet South Shore (Devil Track) Drive. Abuts federal land and has access to Pocket and Pendant Lakes and 100’s of acres of public land.

MLS #31052 $89,000

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Downtown Grand Marais

N Ew G LISTIN

Prime location commercial lot. High traffic street frontage.

Great foot traffic. Abuts city hall parking lot with easy access for alley deliveries.

Broker/Owner MLS #31053 $129,900

2067 West Hwy. 61 N Ew G Many new updates LISTIN

make this the perfect home. New septic, new exterior paint, newer floors thru-out and high speed internet ready. Prime location for home business or studio. 2B/2B with just under 2 acres. So many opportunities for this property! Call your agent today!

Owner/Agent MLS TBD $259,900

210 Bloomquist Mountain Rd. Outstanding Lake Superior view, white pines, private 6 acres.

2+BR,/1.5 baths, open floor plan, kitchen appliances, in floor heat and backup propane, new garage. Owner is motivated and wants this home sold now!

MLS #29964 $229,900

111 Sobanja Lane Open floor plan has a private master suite, large kitchen, closets galore and a new heated sun room overlooking 5 wooded acres.

Landscaped lawn has a wildlife pond and paths with wildflower gardens. Neighborhood is in a low traffic area that abuts State Land but Devil Track Lake and a State snowmobile trail are just minutes away. Looking for a family sized one story home that is movein ready? Don’t pass this one up-call us today!

MLS # 30280 $273,795

1874 E. Highway 61

Lake Superior cottage has 2 BR/2BA and 125’ shoreline. U-shaped kitchen, main floor laundry, lots of closets, new carpet, furnace and H/W heater. Level yard, nice beach and a 4-car garage. This one’s a real charmer!

MLS # 26461 $630,000

93 Pike Lake Road C REDU

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Newly constructed 2 BR rustic home located 6 miles from Grand Marais on a wooded 5-acre parcel. Home has propane heat, loft, covered porch, pine paneling, cathedral ceiling, cedar siding and new driveway. This is a great starter home or vacation getaway. Septic sites identified for future development.

Broker/Owner REDUCED $124,900

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Realtors: Tim kennedy, Broker/Owner Cell: 218-370-0955

Beautiful country home just 5 miles from Grand Marais. Main floor master bedroom and laundry room. Open floor plan with stone fireplace and seasonal Lake Superior view. Stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and attached insulated two car garage.

Home is move in ready!

MLS #29930 $289,000

vicki wenz, Realtor/Owner Cell: 612-210-0656 Brooke Youngdahl, Realtor Cell: 218-387-4433 Mark Sandbo, Realtor Cell: 218-370-1023

Cedar Grove Business Park

Land Listings NEw LISTING! Choice 2+acre parcel in Leveaux Ridge 2nd Addition has spectacular Lake Superior view. Excellent location close to hiking trails, Superior National golf and good restaurants. $74,000

DEvIL TRaCk RoaD/ SoUTh ShoRE DRIvE heavily wooded 5 acre parcels located convenient to Grand Marais on blacktop county road with power to road. Lots surveyed and septic sites identified. All lots abut federal land. Broker/Owner.

Prices starting at $54,900

PRICE REDUCED Surrounded

by Federal land on all four sides. With a little tree clearing at ridgeline you would have outstanding view of Greenwood Lane and surrounding valley.

Surveyed by USFS and home to tons of wildlife and spectacular old growth trees. A true treasure!

MLS #28310 $139,900

SILvER FoX aCRES. Wooded, 5 acre residential or vacation home building sites.

Adjacent to Federal Land. Some with Lake Superior views, some with open meadows, some with flowing creeks. Private road, underground electric. Cty Rd. 14.

Call today, prices start at $79,000

Two parcels on County Rd. 14.

Surveyed 5 wooded acres borders Federal land and is close to the Superior Hiking Trail. New listing - 10 incredible acres with scenic frontage on Kimball Creek.

Both parcels have Lake Superior views, power and phone at the street and county maintained road.

5 acres $65,000 10 acres – call for price

Lakefront Listings GREENwooD LakE Lakeshore lot with 400’ of shoreline and frontage on the Greenwood River. Located on a quiet bay and adjacent to federal land. Driveway and building pad in place.

MLS 29665 PRICE REDUCED $199,900

Chateau Leveaux Commercial Industrial Lots - Looking to expand or relocate your business? Cedar Grove Business Park located on the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais has over 30 lots available with city sewer/water/electric service available. New asphalt roads within the business park and some lots are located with frontage on the Gunflint Trail for added visibility. Lots range in size from .31 acres to over 4 acres and prices range from $10,000 to $60,000. Call for individual lot prices or to get a copy of the survey.

Looking for an investment property? occupancy rates at Chateau have increased 140% in the past year.

Call us for more information or to schedule a tour.

TWO BEDROOM UNITS Unit 27 $117,500 – PRICE REDUCED Unit 23 $122,700 – SoLD

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www.BacklundRealty.com XXX Quist Rd. Lot# 6 GRand MaRais

New g Listin 5 acres, power with potential Superior view.

MLs# 31130 Price $59,500

1903 E. Hwy 61 GRand MaRais

New g Listin

209 E. 1st avE unit 17 GRand MaRais

New g Listin 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with extra large loft.

Superior view.

MLs# 31112 Price $249,900

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1708 E. Hwy. 61 GRand MaRais

981 E 5tH st. GRand MaRais

New g Listin 2 Bedroom 2 Bath. 1000 sq. ft. Large Kitchen and Dining.

MLs# 31115 Price $154,900

474X soutH sHoRE dRivE GRand MaRais

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Private 5 acres, driveway in.

South Shore Devils Track.

MLs# 31104 Price $58,900

505 HuMPHREy CiRCLE GRand MaRais

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1663 E. Hwy 61 GRand MaRais

Business Opportunit y

3 Bedroom 2 Bath 1400 sq. ft.

2 Car Garage.

MLs# tbd Price $128,500

4 Bedroom 4 Bath plus Studio Apartment 2 Car Garage MLs# 30895 Price $650,000

XX18 E. Hwy 61 GRand MaRais

169 kEMo Cut-off Rd. sLiP 06 GRand MaRais

21 E. wisConsin st. unit 210 GRand MaRais

42 E. bay LanE GREEnwood LakE Rd. GRand MaRais

10.59 Acres Incredible Lake Superior Vista MLs# 31065 Price $119,000

Secluded Cabin on 500 ft.

16 Acres on Kemo Lake MLs# 30921 Price $269,000

Impressive 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Fully furnished with a strong rental history MLs# 30934 Price $349,000

Beautiful home on 300+ ft. of Greenwood Lake plus 2 Car Garage MLs# 30875 Price: $574,900

XXX5 Cty. Rd. 14 GRand MaRais

280 sawbiLL tRaiL toftE

5 acres 24 x 12 garage & power MLs# 29977 Price $62,000

Great building site with well and power MLs# 30853 Price: $29,900

Terry R. Backlund Broker/Owner

Lori A. Backlund Real Estate Agent 34 North Shore HWy 61 May 2012

3 Bedroom 2 Bath 3 Car Garage MLs# tbd Price $197,900

2608 E. Hwy. 61 GRand MaRais

2200 sq. ft. 350 ft. lakeshore MLs# 29802 Price $649,000

3 Bedroom 2 Bath with 10 Unit Motel.

MLs# 30606 Price $299,000

330 CaMP 20 Rd. HovLand

Sale g n Pendi 2 Bedroom with 10 Acres MLs# 28109 Price $88,500

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@Backlund Realty.com

Buyers and Sellers, I can help you!

new listinGs needed call evelYn TOdaY! 218-387-1256

INC

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Two plus acres in this building site that boasts: a survey, newly built private road off Hwy. 61, fantastic Lake Superior view, state owned Lake Superior across the Hwy.!

Price TO Sell aT 85,000 call TOdaY!

Mid Gunflint trail

Ten acres, surveyed, hiking trails through the woods. One room hideaway equipped with bunk beds, refrigerator, cooking stove, and an outdoor bify.

Price $109,000 call TOdaY!

Grand Marais

Woodsy lot waiting for you! Lot is spacious, surveyed, city water/sewer to site & no assessments!

call FOr YOUr PrivaTe ShOwing TOdaY! Price: 72,000

Custom Homes Finish Work Framing Additions Kitchen Baths Roofing Siding Windows Garages

lake superior

Prime location for that new dream home of yours!

Building site is close to Grand Marais, surveyed, deep lot that features over 150’ of ledge rock shoreline, access from Hwy. 61 & more!

Priced TO Sell aT $399,900. call TOdaY!

Grand Marais

Wonderful Grand Marais location for the family that is looking for a home with an added commercial area! So many possibilities with this offering! Home consists of: kitchen, spacious diving/living room, ½ bath and a newer addition complete with its own exterior door. Three bedroom and full bath up, full basement with an exertion exit. Two car garage.

Large corner lot that has mixed use zoning!

Insured Licensed Contractor BC#20630518

Price: 270,000 call FOr YOUr SPecial TOUr TOdaY!

lake Superior • inland lakes • rural residential • Year round & vacation experience plus integrity

evelyn larsen

G.R.I. Broker, Associate

405 8th Ave. W. • Grand Marais, MN 55604 • evlarsen@boreal.org

218-387-1256 • Fax 218-387-1256

Gilderman & Associates

www.NaceHagemannConstruction.com • 218-388-2231

Book Your Superior Escape Today

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A PET STOP

CABINS

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• Large deck with a harbor view • 3 bedrooms / 2 baths • Wood burning fireplace • Seasonal sleeping porch w/ 3 twins • Sleeps 6-8 • Watch the Dragon Boat Festival from the deck

STONE'S THROW Located in picturesque Grand Marais

New Doggie Emporium with great things for your dog friends.

Enjoy Lake Superior, the Village, a diversity of dining experiences, and all the comforts of home in this beautifully appointed property.

We still have openings for Memorial Day!

Rosie decided to drive herself to "A Pet Stop"

Deborah Nelson, Owner (218) 387-1447 cell: (218) 370-0136

14 Broadway South, Grand Marais Mailing: PO Box 1276, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Judy Motschenbacher, Broker

Visit our webside to see our current listings: www.superiorescapes.info email: dnelson@superiorescapes.info

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We’re Your One Stop Shop • Estimates at no cost to the customer.

• Building a road to your new site.

• Excavating your new home or garage site.

• Design and installation of septic systems.

• Ready-mix concrete for your foundations, walls, sidewalks or driveway projects.

• Asphalting your driveway.

• Class 1 and Class 5 road gravel, washed mason sand & regular sand.

• Washed 3/4” and 1-1/2” rock, pea rock for landscaping.

• Screened dirt and pit run gravel.

Edwin E. Thoreson, Inc. (218) 387-1644 Shop: (218) 387-2586 PO Box 579, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Office/Home:

36 North Shore HWy 61 may 2012