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What’s your favorite waterfall? Step outside on a warm April day and you can hear it. The noise may be a drip, drip, drip from the eaves. It may be a splash as a passing car goes through a puddle. Or it may be the chuckle and chatter of a trickle of meltwater beginning its long, long journey to the sea. However you hear it, the sound of water is the surest sign of spring. After a winter of being locked in ice, thawing temperatures allow the water to begin moving again. The North Shore contains dramatic displays of moving water in countless waterfalls. During April, the falls are in their full rushing, roaring glory. Sometimes you need to wear a raincoat just to view them because the largest falls generate billowing clouds of mist. The thundering water is so powerful you can actually feel it through the rocks beneath your feet. Experiencing the raw power and beauty of nature in such a way can humble a mere human being. Fortunately, most North Shore waterfalls are accessible to the public and often are included in state and provincial parks. You can easily spend a day or a weekend exploring North Shore waterfalls, with many being a short distance from where you park. Others require a somewhat longer hike, which makes the view all the sweeter when you eventually get there.

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If you’ve spent some time getting to know the waterfalls, you likely have some favorites. Eve and Gary Wallinga, the authors of Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore and More, named their 10 favorite waterfalls, but wrote that it was too hard for them to list them in order of favorites. Perhaps, if pressed, you’d face a similar dilemma. We may have a solution.

This month, Visit Cook County is sponsoring a fun bracket contest so you can choose your favorite waterfalls. It works the same way as basketball brackets. Beginning with 16 waterfalls, voters will choose their eight favorites. The following week they will choose four from the eight. Then the four will be winnowed to two, which are then paired in the deciding vote for the favorite waterfall. You can find a link to the contest in the advertisement at the bottom of this page. You can also find the contest at northernwilds.com. We think you’ll enjoy this issue of Northern Wilds. In a nod to spring, we have stories about gardening, herbs and the first wildflowers to appear in the spring. Looking ahead to summer, we have a story about the ongoing restoration project for the century-old carousel at Thunder Bay’s Chippewa Park. If you ever wondered what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter or first responder, we have a story about that as well. Regular readers know our columnists have a keen eye for unusual topics. Julia Prinselaar fills us in on the nearly lost Swedish art of kulning. Elle Andra-Warner explains how forest bathing just may replace yoga as the next big thing. Whatever. We’ll just enjoy an April walk in the woods. You should, too. Get some fresh air and a little mud on your boots. Enjoy the music of migrating geese and gaze in wonder at a waterfall. Spring is here! —Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt

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The growth of spring beauty flowers is fueled by sugars manufactured during the previous year and stored over winter in their roots. | EMILY STONE

Fairy potatoes NORTH SHORE—The eruption of spring wildflowers is nothing short of miraculous. Every year, as we grumble about the inconveniences of mud season, these deceptively delicate-looking plants emerge from beneath the last patches of crusty snow, soggy mats of leaves, and cold soil. If you’re attentive enough, you may notice tiny, green spikes of furled leaves that thrust upward, and often tear right through the middle of one of last year’s maple leaves. Just a few days of warmth will transform the spikes into the distinctive shapes of our familiar spring wildflowers— large-flowered trillium, trout lily, spring beauty, Dutchman’s breeches, wood anemone, and blue cohosh. By the time these blossoms carpet the forest floor, only a few other shrubs and trees will have started expanding their own baby leaves and flowers. That’s a key part of the plan, since the spring wildflowers must rush to take advantage of sunlight before the trees shade them out. It’s well-choreographed example of resource partitioning—where organisms avoid competition by being active in their own particular space or time. So what fuels the flowers’ rapid growth? Fairy spuds. All of the spring flowers mentioned above store carbohydrates in some variation of a swollen root. Botanists define various types as bulbs, tubers, rhi-

Cut-leaved toothwort. | EMILY STONE zomes, or corms. Those storage units lay dormant—and protected from drought or cold—through the winter. Burrow your finger into the soft soil near any of those plants, and you will soon pull out a small, white tuber. On spring beauties (Claytonia virginica) in particular, these modified roots are nicknamed fairy spuds, are said to be quite tasty, and could be prepared just like a tiny potato. Leek tubers store their sugar with an oniony kick that tastes amazing with eggs. The tubers of trout lilies have a mildly sweet flavor, especially if you can sleuth them out before the leaves unfurl. While tasty in small quantities, all parts of a trout lily plant are an emetic that will cause you to vomit if you eat too many.

great fun after a long winter, it is easy to overharvest a plant when you’re digging it out by the root. Euell Gibbons, author of Stalking the Wild Asparagus enjoyed eating fairy spuds, but he advised against harvesting too many. “The tubers are good food for the body,” he wrote, “but after a long winter, the pale-rose flowers in early spring are food for the soul.” In addition, many of these spring flowers protect their valuable carbohydrate stores with toxic chemicals. Cut-leaved toothwort, a member of the mustard family, defends its leaves and rhizomes with a spicy tasting element, similar to wasabi. The flavor probably deters some herbivores, but it’s actually encouraged people to use it as a condiment. I’ve chewed on a leaf, and it tasted like very plain mustard. The toxins in the roots of Dutchman’s breeches, trillium, and bloodroot aren’t so benign. While not edible, they have been

used medicinally. Likewise, the root of blue cohosh is sold all over the internet as a supplement to cure “female problems.” A friend once described it to me as “strong medicine,” though—something to be cautious with. And then there’s wood anemone. This dainty member of the buttercup family contains chemicals known to be a strong irritant of the mouth and gastrointestinal mucosa and skin. While it would take a lot to kill you, I’m not likely to experiment with it. Once their leaves are fully unfurled, these resourceful little plants will race to replenish their depleted energy stores before melting away under the deepening summer shade. Whether you count on them to heal your body or feed your soul, fairy spuds fuel the miracle of spring. —Emily M. Stone

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Invasive species have many pathways that may take advantage of our human activities. For instance, weed seeds move in soil so they can be transported by muddy boots or vehicles. The emerald ash borer is an example of an invasive that has taken advantage of human activities. On its own, emerald ash borer will generally move less than four miles a year. But put a car under the bug (with the help of people), it can cover 55 miles per hour in firewood, nursery stock, or on personal belongings. Recreationists can spread an invasive species across the state or from state-tostate much more quickly than the species would spread on its own. Being aware of the various pathways of spread can help reduce the risk of accidentally moving harmful invasive species. Some invasive plants are quite attractive, so they show up in nurseries as ornamental plants. They can also hide in nursery stock, potting mixes, or home décor made from raw wood products. A number of insect and disease pests of trees can move in cut firewood, pallets, or solid wood packing material. Other weed seeds have hooks that help them catch a ride on shoes, socks, clothing and our pets (the coats of our dogs, the hooves of our horses). Additionally, insects and pathogens that attack trees can be easily moved in uncured firewood.

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Lush greens grow in Minnesota’s first deep winter greenhouse FINLAND— In the heart of this past winter, when days were short and the temperatures dropped below freezing, hardy vegetables and herbs were growing in Finland. Initially, the idea seems unfeasible, but the University of Minnesota’s deep winter greenhouse prototype is proving that it’s possible to grow crops in the winter. One year ago, construction completed on the greenhouse—one of five across the state. “It has been very productive, much better than I had hoped,” said David Abazs, the AgroEcology Center director. He’s working on the project, which is run by the Organic Consumers Association and the university. Designed at U of M, this greenhouse is a prototype for researchers to learn about the sustainability of deep winter growing. Here’s how it works: glass angled windows direct warmth from the sun, and four feet of rocks trap the heat. Vents and fans are used to release heat and warm the plants. The goal of building this passive solar greenhouse is to dramatically limit the amount of fossil fuels needed to grow cold hardy crops up north. On a sunny day during the winter, the greenhouse can be 85 to 100 degrees F., and on darker days the greenhouse ranges

from 48 to 55 degrees F. inside. The lack of light poses one of the biggest challenges for the greenhouse. Today, one-third of the greenhouse is reserved for research, while the other twothirds of the crops are for sale. Rows of lush green line the greenhouse, including lettuces, cabbage greens, broccoli, spinach, and radishes, among others. Abazs estimates they’re growing about 50 to 60 varieties. The herbs and vegetables are being sold at the Finland Cooperative and General Store, and Abazs said they move quickly. “Now we can look at this technology and figure out how can we scale up, and lower the initial costs of construction, and how does it fit into, say, a school cafeteria approach,” he said. Over the next few years, researchers will compare the metrics of food production between this greenhouse and one in southern Minnesota. “[We’re] weighing each harvest down to the one hundredth of an ounce,” said Abazs. If the greenhouse continues to see success, researchers hope that small scale farmers and gardeners may be able to utilize the design. The initial cost of the greenhouse is currently between $38,000 to $55,000,

Two-thirds of the winter greenhouse crops in Finland are sold, while the other one-third of the greenhouse is reserved for research. | SUBMITTED and it would take years to pay back on crop sales alone. Researchers are also trying to ascertain how the greenhouse can provide additional value.

When summer starts, the greenhouse closes for four months for sterilization. At that time, researchers will be able to produce their first report on greenhouse metrics. Those interested in following along with this story can visit: extension.umn. edy/rsdp/statewide/deep-winter-greenhouse.—Kelsey Roseth

“It’s an incredible space. It can be 20 below outside and it can be 75, 80 degrees inside. The space, with the growing plants, the healthy atmosphere of organic production… the green in the stark of winter,” said Abazs, sharing the benefits for gardeners or farmers to consider.

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Preparing your home for sale NORTH SHORE—You’ve decided to sell your home or cabin. It wasn’t an easy decision, because you think it’s a great place to live. A prospective buyer may agree, especially if you take some steps to turn your living space into a property ready for sale. Your preparations don’t need to be expensive, although they may involve an investment of time and elbow grease. Linda Garrity, a realtor at Red Pine Realty has some suggestions for a prospective home seller. “The first thing is to declutter inside and out,” she said. “Put away any piles of mail, medications on the counter and other personal items. You want to depersonalize the space, as well as protect your personal information.” Garrity says that some real estate agents advise putting away all personal photographs, although she doesn’t think that is necessary in the North Shore’s small-town environment. Still, you don’t want a table or shelf to be cluttered with family pictures. Next comes the elbow grease. It’s time to do a deep-cleaning of the house and garage. Got pets? Make sure there is no sign or smell of them when you are done. Wipe down the baseboards and vents. Clean the carpet, including underneath the furniture. Clean the walls and paint if you must, using soft, neutral colors. Clean all windows and glass, too. If necessary,

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you can update lighting and cabinet hardware, too. Speaking of furniture, think of Goldilocks and her porridge. You don’t want so much furniture that the house looks crowded or so little that it doesn’t look lived in. The amount of furniture needs to be just right. You want the home to be inviting. Garrity sometimes helps sellers arrange their furniture to make the home look its best. Once you are done inside, get to work on the yard. Make sure there is no clutter and that the grass is mowed and trimmed. Sweep the walk and make sure the garden looks well-tended. If you know where the property corners are, mark them with flagging. Tidy up the garage and sweep the floor. You want to give the impression the home is well cared for.

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“I sold a house last fall where the garage was perfectly clean with everything organized in numbered bins with a list of their contents on the wall,” Garrity said. “You don’t have to go that far, but it is evidence of taking pride in what you own.” When it is time for a showing, neither you nor your pets should be home. Peo-

ple feel awkward looking around a house while the seller is there. Still, the home should seem lived in. Garrity said sometimes she’ll light a fire in the fireplace and put on some soft jazz music in the background, to set the tone. “First impressions are everything, right down to how the house smells inside,” she said.

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The sacred act of smudging THUNDER BAY— It’s a familiar ritual to many people in the Great Lakes region: a person stands or sits before a bowl in which dried plants, usually sweetgrass or sage, are lit and smouldering. He or she wafts the fragrant smoke toward their face, ritually bathing in it, spreading it over their face, head, and on down their body. Most likely, they will pause afterwards in silent prayer. This, with many variations and nuances is the essential act of smudging. Although it is a ritual largely associated with Indigenous people in the region, many non-Indigenous are curious about it and may well be practicing the ritual themselves.

defined in part by the teachings of Indigenous traditions.

This last begs a question about what is known as cultural appropriation, or the taking of a practice and/or belief from a different culture from one’s own and incorporating it into one’s own life. This can happen individually or collectively, and is as old as recorded history: our number system is appropriated from the Arabic, while our alphabet is appropriated from the Roman. However, it gets messy when the ritual/belief is appropriated as part of an act of colonialism, or the taking by a dominant culture something from a minority, arguably oppressed, culture.

“It’s the worst thing,” she murmurs. “If you’re a non-Indigenous person, it boils down to a question of how you have come to do this.”

As a non-Indigenous person myself, I have smudged many times and may continue to do so when the occasion warrants. I would add that I didn’t so much take up the practice, as worked for many years in a milieu where this was part of the life of my workplace, the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, as well as The Ontario Native Literacy Coalition. The option to accept the smudge or not was mine, and I always accepted it. This is all right with Sandi Boucher, an Indigenous person who describes herself as a “Cross-cultural Facilitator” based in Thunder Bay. To her, smudging is a sacred ceremony

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“The teachings tell us how, when and why we smudge,” says Boucher. “The sweetgrass and sage are medicines to us. Our traditions remind us that there is a higher power, something greater than us. We are called to respect them, not to minimize them.” “Like all the plants, they tie us to mother earth,” she adds. “Each specific medicine has a specific purpose. Each one—cedar, sweetgrass, sage and tobacco—brings a different element to our lives.” So, what about cultural appropriation?

She cites the parallel example of Thunder Bay’s Judith Mongrain, who now has a sari, from the Hindu culture. “Judith was given this sari,” Boucher says. “A gift is not appropriation.” “There is a line one shouldn’t cross here,” Boucher adds. “Did you start doing this yourself, or did an elder or someone give you this item or practice? Were you given the teaching that goes with it, shown how to use it properly? Is your practice respectful?” Boucher and many Indigenous people feel that a gift is as much a responsibility as a reward, and here lies what Boucher sees as an essential difference between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures. “Non-Indigenous culture says you ‘earn’ something; Indigenous culture says you are ‘awarded’ something,” Boucher reflects. “We have settlers (non-Indigenous people) who are raised in an environment where you work hard and if you want something, you simply take it, because you can. That could apply to a practice or

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A braid of sweetgrass and the cover for an eagle feather. | PETER FERGUS-MOORE a thing like a jingle dress, say. But in the traditions, something like a jingle dress carries great responsibility: you don’t just hand over money and take it. In our culture, you wait until you are given something like that by an elder or someone else. We feel that when the time is right, and you’re ready, this will come to you.” In non-Indigenous culture, this has been described as synchronicity or Kairos, the latter a Christian spiritual term meaning, “In God’s time.” There is a further potential complication. If one is given a gift, such as smudging, can one pass it on? “If I or someone else shares with you about smudging, you may do it yourself, but not teach it,” Boucher says emphatically. “Teachings are done by those people designated by others as elders—we aren’t supposed to advertise our sacred items or practices. A person who goes around saying he or she is an elder is not an elder.”

This stems from one of the Seven Grandfather teachings that many Indigenous people in the region observe; humility is the essential ingredient or approach that ought to guide someone in how they receive and practice an Indigenous ceremony. “The way it works is like I said before: if you’re ready and humble, you don’t eagerly grab a thing, you show humility,” Boucher says. “Your reluctance to accept the gift, your sense of unreadiness, is a pretty good indicator that you may exercise your responsibility appropriately.” A sensitive non-Indigenous person may well wonder if they dare try anything from Indigenous culture, even if they feel drawn to it. To Boucher and many Indigenous people, the attitude is everything: humility, willingness to learn, respect. Besides, no one knows everything there is to know about the ways and items. —Peter Fergus-Moore

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New northern pike fishing regulations coming for fishing opener ST. PAUL— New regulations for catching and keeping northern pike are the most significant change to the 2018 Minnesota fishing regulations. “Anyone who wants to keep pike in Minnesota’s inland waters needs to take a close look at these regulations and be prepared to measure the pike they want to keep starting on the Saturday, May 12, fishing opener,” said Al Stevens, fisheries pro-

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South: Two fish; minimum size 24 inches.

The new fishing regulations have three distinct zones to address the different characteristics of pike populations in Minnesota. While not designed to manage for trophy pike, the new regulations are meant to restore pike populations for better harvest opportunities across the state for sizes that make good table fare, up to around 28 inches or so.

Darkhouse spearing regulations for pike change slightly and those regulations are listed in the spearing section of the regulations booklet.

The move toward new regulations was a response to anglers’ concerns about the over-abundance of hammer-handle pike in much of central to north-central Minnesota; the low numbers of pike present in southern waters; and a desire to protect large pike in the northeastern part of the state. The new pike harvest regulations apply to inland waters of the state. North-central: Limit of 10 northern pike, but not more than two pike longer than 26 inches; all from 22 to 26 inches must be released. Northeast: Two pike; anglers must release all from 30 to 40 inches, with only one over 40 inches allowed in possession.

DULUTH—Veterans will join fishing guides this April to catch steelhead on North Shore streams and rivers. Any veteran can come along free of charge as a ‘thank you’ for their dedication to our country. The trip is offered by organizer and guide Cory Wehrman of Brule, Wisc.

April near Duluth. The exact location of the trips will be determined shortly beforehand by Wehrman, as this depends on where the fish are biting. Wehrman is happy to extend the length of the action past the planned dates if a lot of veterans want to join in.

The action is a collaboration between four Wisconsin and Minnesota fishing guides and several veteran organizations, mainly the Wounded Warrior Project and the CVSO in Superior.

“I will gladly extend the donation, by all means. I’ll be out there fishing myself, so why not give veterans a chance to hook into some fish and get that experience,” said Wehrman.

There will be two separate five-day trips: the first in northwestern Wisconsin, and the second one on the North Shore. So far, 15 veterans have signed up for both events, which will both be held in

Satisfied with the response so far, he intends to make this donation an annual event. Veterans interested in joining one of the fishing trips can reach Wehrman at: (218) 220-9790.

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WTIP celebrates 20 years on the air GRAND MARAIS— How do members of a small community turn a big dream into a reality? Ask the people who launched WTIP. The community radio station that connects Cook County and beyond is celebrating 20 years on the air this April. WTIP has come a long way from its first days as a volunteer-run program broadcasting out of a room no bigger than a closet. But from the earliest dreams until now, it’s been the power of community that has given life to this much-loved service, and the power of community that will see it going strong for years to come.

It was certainly a lot of work, and even with ample volunteers something that wasn’t a standalone job. “Early on we sought assistance from Duluth Public Radio, KUMD,” says Raymond, WTIP’s first chair person. “Their development director, Paul Damberg, and station manager, Paul Schmitz, were very helpful in helping us through the maze of FCC rules and issues we faced in starting a public radio station from scratch.”

“Amid all that we do it’s been so good to look back and remember where we came from and why we’re doing it,” reflects Deb Benedict, WTIP’s executive director.

Starting a radio station is no easy feat, as those who spent years launching WTIP could testify. But as Peter observes, whenever they hit a sticky spot the right person seemed to come along and help them out of it. And finally on April 29, 1998, WTIP’s first broadcast hit the air. It started small, with three hours of local programming, in a studio that CJ Heithoff describes as “an itty bitty closet.” But no matter the small beginnings, it was a community effort and dream realized: the result of a persistence and desire for connection that grew from a determined and hopeful team.

The idea for a community radio station on the North Shore was conceived in the early ‘90s, and furthered with grass roots community outreaches, fundraisers, and meetings around kitchen tables. The hope of connecting people at the tip of the Arrowhead fueled the many years of planning and saving before the first day of broadcast was possible. The driving force behind it? Community members. Some of the early leaders behind WTIP were Cathy Quinn, Mike Raymond, and Peter and Mary Igoe, among others. So what did they do to get the idea off the ground?

As those who have been around since its inception can affirm, WTIP has grown and evolved notably over these 20 years, from a volunteer-run effort to an established service with its own building and a full-time staff. It’s seen many memorable turning points, perhaps the most dramatic being the Ham Lake Fire of 2007. During the course of the fire, WTIP’s broadcasting provided vital updates for those who didn’t evacuate. “Before the fire, we were seen as entertaining. After, we were a source of news, and now people are dependent on our services,” says Heithoff.

“What didn’t we do?” smiles Mary. “There was a concerted effort to get businesses on board. We had fundraisers: brat sales, dance-a-thons; we were in the Christmas parade. We wanted to keep the idea in front of people. The county board was also willing to support us when all we had was a dream.”

Now, WTIP features a wide range of programming, from North Shore to national news, local musicians to Youth in Radio, and reaches far beyond the North Shore through online streaming. The fact that all of this has been born from an organic effort by community members to serve people of the North Shore is indeed something to be celebrated.

It seems hard to envision WTIP, now a cornerstone of Cook County, as the startup it was at its birth. But as the 20th anniversary approaches on April 29, looking back on WTIP’s beginnings reveals a story of community teamwork and dedication that truly brought a dream to life.

“Several businesses helped us, such as Bluefin Bay and Buck’s,” adds Peter. “The Grand Portage Band also helped a lot, even though they wouldn’t be getting the signal right away.”

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Keeping tradition alive with the Northshore Tractor Club SILVER BAY—When thinking of Lake Superior’s North Shore, farming isn’t the first thing that comes to mind for many people. But for the Northshore Tractor Club in Silver Bay, farming—and the equipment that goes along with it—is something to celebrate. The Northshore Tractor Club began in 2012, and originally started as a coffee club for people of all ages who wanted to network about tractors. Members get together over coffee and cookies to share their knowledge on parts, repairs, or swap stories about newly purchased machinery. “Many members are current or former farmers,” said Bonnie Warner, who is in charge of the club’s marketing. The Northshore Tractor Club also includes people who were loggers or are simply interested in tractors. Warner said that for many retired members, the club is a way to rekindle their experiences working with tractors. “Farming is becoming a lost art up here,” Warner explained. “There used to be some big herds, but people are getting away from that now. Through our club, we are keeping the old traditions and trades alive.”

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national sport. Our kids are born to play the game. When your kids are born in Canada, both boys and girls, you expect them to be a hockey player,” says Linquist. This year, the Thunder Bay Kings will host the TELUS Cup West Regional AAA Midget ice hockey tournament, April 5-8. Teams representing Northwestern Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba will face off at the Fort William First Nations Arena. Linquist expects around 500+ in attendance on any given day. The winner of the West Regional will advance to the TELUS Cup Championship, held this year exactly 1,000 km (621 miles) away in Sudbury, Ontario. The Thunder Bay Kings haven’t represented the West Region at the championship cup since dominating a threeyear period from 1995-1997. The West Regional will also be good practice for 2019, when the Kings will host the TELUS Cup Championship at the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay. Linquist says they’ll start recruiting the 100-plus volunteers needed to manage the event starting this year. In the meantime, the Kings have their sights set on the upcoming West Regional. Although still young—Midget AAA includes ages 15-17—these players have talent, years of experience and motivation to impress the numerous professional and collegiate scouts that will be there. Coach Nicholas encourages people interested in good hockey to pack the arena. “You’ll see intense, competitive hockey...a hidden gem. The road to TELUS Cup is littered with future NHL players,” he says. More than anything, hosting the West Regional this year provides a chance for these road-weary players to compete on their home ice. Coach Nicholas sums it up: “It’s nice to do the competition while eating home-cooked food.”—Matt Nesheim

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North of the Border include 2Cellos: The Score Tour, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18; Peppa Pig Live: Peppa Pig’s Big Surprise, at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 26; and the Le Stelle Alpine Italian Dancers at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 29. tbca.com Save the date for the 25th annual Northwest Film Fest, occurring April 15 and April 22 at SilverCity. Held by North of Superior Film Association, a prelude screening will be April 12 and an interlude screening will be April 19. facebook.com/northofsuperiorfilmassociation Red Lion Smokehouse is going back in time to 1959. On Saturday, April 28, join Sandy, Danny, and the rest of the gang from Rydell High for the Go Grease Lightning event. It’s the big dance and everyone is invited, so dig out your poodle skirts, saddle shoes and lettermen jackets. Held from 9 p.m.-2 a.m., there will be prizes for best costume and best dancer. The Big Race will take place at 11 p.m. and it’s for pinks, so winner takes all. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online via Eventbrite, or at Red Lion Smokehouse. Ticket includes one drink and evening entertainment. facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse

“Echoes of Chaos” by Shaylyn Bishop is part of the Lakehead University Visual Arts Department Annual Major Studio Exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. | SHAYLYN BISHOP Magnus Theatre will continue performing Bed and Breakfast, by Mark Crawford, through Saturday, April 7. Brett and Drew want to move out of their tiny downtown condo and into a house, but they just lost their seventh bidding war in Toronto. When Brett’s beloved Aunt Maggie dies, he unexpectedly inherits the historic family home in a quiet little tourist town. Unhappy with their careers and frustrated by life in the city, the couple decides to make the move and start a B&B. But when the guys face friction in their new community, they discover the simple life is more complicated than they thought. magnustheatre.com The Lakehead University Visual Arts Department Annual Major Studio Exhibition continues until April 15 at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School Exhibition will run at the gallery March 28-April 29. And don’t miss the Honouring Our Stories exhibition, running March 31-May 13. Organized by the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre, this is an art-based community project focused on the resilience and dignity of women surviving sexual violence. theag.ca The 20th annual CLE Spring Home and Garden Show will be held April 6-8. There will be multiple craft and merchandise tables, lots of exhibitor booths, outdoor displays, attendance prizes, a special drawing, and the latest in home and garden products. The Country Market will also be in attendance Friday and Saturday. The show will utilize five buildings on the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition grounds. Admission is $3 and parking is free. cle.on.ca The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra will perform three shows in April at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. The first show, Masterworks Series 3: Ode to Joy, will be held Friday, April 6. Celebrate humanity and the power of the human voice with Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” and Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music. The next show, Pops 6: Brass & Bow, will be held Saturday, April 21. The show will feature two of Thunder Bay’s musical gems, trumpeter Merrie Klazek and fiddler Piere Schryer, for an exciting evening of Jazz, Latin, Classical, Operatic and Popular music styles. Then, don’t miss the Masterworks Series 4 show on Friday, April 27: Serhly Salov Plays Glorious Brahms, featuring Canadian piano virtuoso Serhly Salov. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. tbso.ca Kinky Boots is coming to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium April 10-11. Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit, featuring songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper. Inspired by true events, the show takes you from a gentleman’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Both performances are held at 7:30 p.m. Other Thunder Bay Community Auditorium events

The Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group will perform “Beauty and the BeetsBeats” on Saturday, April 28 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Featuring dancers of all ages, the Ukrainian version of this fairy tale will showcase amazing music, exciting dancing, beautiful costuming and, of course, a story of love, and a few beets. This family-friendly show will be held at 7 p.m. tbca.com

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The Joy of Gardening, with Phyllis Garton By Ali Juten

Ever since she was a child, Phyllis Garton has loved gardening. Her passion stems from spending time with her grandmother, watching and working in her garden. At age 12, she began receiving an allowance and decided to save her money to order bulbs through the mail for her very own garden. At that time, the soil at her house was clay-like, and not good for growth. So, she asked her dad if she could get better soil from her grandparent’s property. “We hooked up the trailer to my dad’s car and we went to my grandmother’s and filled that trailer with this really nice, rich soil. I had dug trenches in this clay and filled the trenches with this beautiful soil so I could plant the bulbs,” she explained. Today, Garton is in her second year as the current president of the Thunder Bay Horticultural Society. The main goal of the Society is to “encourage interest and improvement in horticulture in the community.” When it comes to herbs, Garton explained that they can be separated into two categories, annual or perennial. According to Garton, the annual herbs that grow well in this area are anise, arugula, several varieties of basil, borage, chives, garlic chives, cilantro, dill, fennel, lemon balm, lovage, marjoram, parsley, savory, sorrel, tarragon, summer thyme, and creeping thyme. “Most herbs can be dried, either by hanging in bundles and letting air dry or using a dehydrator. Both methods work well,” she said. Of the perennials, mint, greek oregano, thyme, chives, lovage, winter savory, tarragon

Phyllis’ also has a flower garden in her yard. She grows clematis (shown here), rose bushes, lilies, irises, and some perennials. | PHYLLIS GARTON and, depending on the year, sage grow well in the area. Planting in pots can also be helpful in saving a perennial herb because it makes it easy to bring the pots indoors for the winter. Garton says that the best time to harvest

herbs is in the early morning while the oil content is at its highest. In general, gently washing the herbs with cool water and allowing them to dry spread out on towels or paper towels is a best practice. Another tip she gave was to chop the herbs and put them in small ziplock bags to be frozen. Depending on your preferences, olive oil can also be added to the bag before they go into the freezer to be stored. When planting herbs, be sure to know your plant hardiness zone, as they vary in temperature slightly. However, here are the general ABC’s of the herbs that would grow within the Northern Wilds reading area.

Just a few of the vegetables to come out of Phyllis’ garden. | PHYLLIS GARTON 18

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[TOP RIGHT] Because she

gardens, Phyllis also cans. These are her homemade pickles with her freshly grown garlic. | PHYLLIS GARTON [BELOW] The back

portion of Phyllis’ garden where she planted almost 200 garlic cloves. She typically harvests the garlic scapes to make garlic scape pesto. | PHYLLIS GARTON

The front of Phyllis’ vegetable garden. She grows cucumbers under the tented frames on the left. On the right is fencing for beans and peas. | PHYLLIS GARTON

The ABC’s of Herbs ANISE: Leaves and seed are used to add a liquorice flavour to meats, salads and baked goods. Both can be dried. ARUGULA: Leaves look like dandelion leaves and have a peppery flavour. They are used mostly in salads, and keep well for several days in the refrigerator. However, they do not dry and store well. BASIL: There are a few varieties of basil, all of which grow well in local gardens or pots. This herb is used for enhancing tomato dishes, salads and dressings as well as other cooking. It can be dried or frozen for future use. When planted in pots, they can be brought indoors for the winter but, as with all herbs, tend to get leggy if they don’t get enough light. BORAGE: Grown for its flowers as well as leaves, it has a slight cucumber taste and the flowers are used to enhance salads as well as drinks. The flowers can be dried for future use. CHAMOMILE: This plant reseeds itself and its small white flowers are used to brew a soothing tea. The flowers can be dried for future use. CHIVES: One of the most common perennial herbs, it has many uses, from toppings to salads to general cooking. Hav-

ing a mild onion flavour, its leaves can be chopped and dried or frozen for future use. It is also grown as an ornamental in flower gardens.

and potpourri, the flowers can also be used to flavour biscotti. This herb dries well, tied in bundles and hung from rafters to allow the air to circulate.

CILANTRO/CORIANDER: A staple in Asian and Latin cuisine, the leaves resemble flat leaf parsley and since it grows and matures quickly, it should be sown every two weeks to maintain a good supply.

LEMON BALM: A hardy perennial that can be used wherever a lemon scent is desired. It is used for herbal teas as well. It is typically used dried for the full benefits.

DILL: The leaves and seeds are both used in cooking and pickling. Allow the seed heads to form and ripen, harvest the seeds to save for future use. The feathery foliage is used to flavour soups, stews and other cuisine. This is the essential pickling herb, as the heads as well as the foliage is used in pickling. To store the foliage, it can be dried, or stored fresh in small jars with spare layers of pickling salt and the greens. Kept in the fridge, this herb will last all through the winter months. FENNEL: A liquorice-flavoured bulb whose leaves and bulb can be eaten. It does not store well. GARLIC CHIVES: A cousin to the common chives, its uses are the same, but instead of an onion flavour it has a garlic flavour. LAVENDER: One of the more fragrant herbs, this one has many uses, but mostly grown for its fragrance. Used in sachets

LOVAGE: A sun-loving perennial, it has a strong celery flavour, used for making soup stocks and stews. A little goes a long way, so do not be generous using this for flavourings. It can be dried or frozen for future use. MARJORAM: Another annual herb that is used for flavouring a variety of dishes, from fish to stews, etc. It dries well. MINT: There are several varieties of mint, spearmint, peppermint, lemon mint (bergamot), each has a refreshing fragrance, used in many culinary and aromatherapy ways. Wild mint can be quite invasive but the others can be well cared for in containers. OREGANO: Greek oregano is a perennial that is widely used in tomato sauces, marinades and pizza. Easily grown, it can be dried in bundles or using a dehydrator. Easy to store once dried it will last indefinitely.

PARSLEY: High in iron and vitamin A, parsley is used to garnish almost anything. A good additive when making pesto. Again, it can be added to soups and stews to enhance their flavours. It dries well, so storage is easy. Two main varieties are curly leaf and flat leaf. Although not actually a perennial, depending on the area where it is grown, parsley has been known to survive the winter. ROSEMARY: As well as an attractive border plant, it is a robust herb used to flavour lamb and other dishes. It dries well for future use. SAGE: Popular for culinary use, sage dries very well as it retains its colour and aroma. SAVORY: Another herb used to flavour soups and stews, beans and other vegetables, it is easy to dry. RUSSIAN TARRAGON: This herb is hardy and grows taller than French Tarragon. Used with many dishes and enhances the flavour of mushrooms. Again, dries well. THYME: One of the basic herbs to grow in your garden, it can be sheared to harvest and promotes fresh growth. This staple can be used with many dishes, including seafood, considered one of the ‘fine French herbs’. Dries well.

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Restoration Project Preserves Historic Carousel By Shawn Perich A restored carousel pony is primed for painting, showing the remarkable quality of the carvings. | SANDRA BERTIN ROSS

While annual dismantling and storage helped preserve the wooden horses, Germaniuk’s crew still discovered rot and other damage. | VIC GERMANIUK 20

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A close up of the lower leg and hoof of a horse shows how the individual pieces were made. | VIC GERMANIUK

This collection of nails and screws were removed from one horse. All had been added over the years to keep the horse from literally falling apart. | VIC GERMANIUK

[ABOVE] Wooden

shims are used to fill gaps caused by delamination. | VIC GERMANIUK [LEFT] The profile of this

horse shows the extent of the repair work. | VIC GERMANIUK

Sandra Bertin Ross works on a horseshoe; an example of the original maker’s attention to detail. | VIC GERMANIUK

enerations of children have ridden the wooden carousel horses at Thunder Bay’s Chippewa Park. For many, the memory of riding on a carousel lingers for life. Now, after a century of service, the carved wooden horses of the C.W. Parker carousel have become tired and in need of repair. Local woodcrafter and sculptor Vic Germaniuk was contracted by the City of Thunder Bay to begin the wooden horse restoration project, which is part of a larger effort to restore the carousel to its original factory condition. The restoration project was initiated by The Friends of Chippewa Park with the support of the City of Thunder Bay, Parks and Open Spaces Division. Funding for the project comes from multiple sources, with contributions of $200,000 from the city, $100,000 from Canada 150 and a fund-raising effort with a goal of $900,000, of which $386,000 has been raised as of this writing. A direct-ask, “Adopt a Horse” campaign is just getting started. Eleven horses from the outer or A ring of the carousel are currently stabled at Germaniuk’s shop, Woodcraft Design, in Kaministiqua. They arrived there stripped of paint and coming apart at the seams, because the carved wooden pieces from which they are constructed have begun to delaminate due to the slow deterioration of the original hide glue. Germaniuk says this is to be expected on a carousel constructed 100 years ago. Actually, the wooden horses are in surprisingly good condition.

“For almost 50 years, the carousel was stripped down and stored indoors during the winter,” Germaniuk says. “The city did a good job of looking after the horses.” That said, park workers did what they could to keep the horses from falling apart over the years by adding nails and screws to thwart the delamination and rot. The first task for Gemaniuk and his crew was removing the nails and screws that were not original; sometimes dozens per horse. Then they used epoxy and wood shims to hold the pieces together and fill the gaps caused by delamination and deterioration. They’ve also replaced wood that has rotted away. Then the horses are sanded down to restore their original form. Germaniuk is well-suited to the painstaking task of restoration. After owning a sign-painting business in Thunder Bay, he began doing woodworking projects in homes and businesses. One of his projects was the interior work at the Thunder Bay Museum. An artist and sculptor, he also has done snow-carvings with his friend Michael O’Connor at Marina Park in Thunder Bay and all over Minnesota. O’Connor is assisting with painting the horses, along with Michelle Rienelt. Woodworkers involved in the project are Sandra Bertin Ross, Jaret Wing, Holger Remmer and Tom Ihala. The carousel arrived at Chippewa Park in 1935, replacing an old and dilapidated merry-go-round. The Parker traveling carousel was purchased from Mrs. Maude

King of “King’s Royale Canadian Shows” for $1,750, payable in three yearly installments. While the Parker company made many carousels, there were only three in this particular series. It was outfitted with an Eli engine and a Wurlitzer organ. The horses were hand-carved with elaborate detail from flowing manes to tiny puppies adorning the edges of the saddles. On some horses, portions of the carvings were damaged or missing. Germaniuk has carved new manes, trying to replicate the original work. Doing so wasn’t easy. He tried using the mane from another horse as a pattern, but found it was similar, but not the same as the horse he was restoring. With further research, he discovered Parker carvings were not exactly the same. Work on the project has been guided by the Heritage Standards and Records subcommittee of the Carousel Restoration Committee, which hired a consultant who is an expert in carousel restoration, Lisa Parr, of Old Parr’s, Inc. of Highland, Illinois. Germaniuk has only met with her once, when she came to Thunder Bay to view the progress on the project. “She seemed happy with the work,” he said, “and had some suggestions for us.” One of those suggestions was somewhat surprising. Germaniuk says he is very meticulous in his work. Parr asked him not to remove all of the little imperfections, such as filling in tiny pockmarks in the wood, because doing so will make the finished

horse appear as though it was constructed of a synthetic material, rather than being carved from wood. Parr has provided the painting patterns for the horses, which are being painted with One-Shot sign painters’ enamel. Germaniuk was instructed by the city not to display images of the painted horses until after they are unveiled by the city at the park in late May. Suffice to say the finished horses are boldly colorful. The full carousel will be up and running for the summer season, the first weekend June through Labour Day. In addition to Germaniuk’s restored horses, the center column panels will be stripped, repaired and repainted. After the season ends in September, the remaining horses will be restored. The rounding boards will be fully restored and painted with iconic local scenes. One of the chariots (benches) will be restores and the other will either be replaced with a wheelchair tie-down or modified to allow a wheelchair to be placed there. All of the wood beams will be sanded, repaired and repainted; the brass poles cleaned and polished. The entire electrical system will be replaced and the mechanical system either repaired or replaced. The carousel will get a new canvas roof and the exterior fence will be replaced with one more historically accurate. Then the horses will be truly ready for another century of service to the children of Thunder Bay. NORTHERN WILDS

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During a practice fire, medical personnel also practice their skills. | RHONDA SILENCE

Emergency responders find reward in being there By Rhonda Silence

All along the North Shore there are people ready at any moment to drop everything to dash to the scene of a car crash or a fire. Who are these folks who answer the page to head out in all kinds of weather to search for a missing person? Who know how to work the powerful jaws-of-life and how to deliver a baby? BJ Kohlstedt of Lake County is an emergency medical technician and has been with Lake County Search and Rescue (SAR) for 18 years. She is now the emergency management director for Lake County. She works with four fire departments (Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Finland and Fall Lake), one ambulance service which has stations in Two Harbors and Silver Bay, as well as three rescue squad teams. Kohlstedt says the departments function on their own; she is there to support them; to coordinate training and in times of crisis, such as “flood, fire, flu, and fiber outages.” Kohlstedt said that the Lake County responders cover 2,000 square miles, with another 3,000 miles if water is counted. “And we do respond to emergencies on the water,” she says. Steve DuChien of Grand Marais has been with the Cook County Ambulance for 32 years, was the Grand Marais Fire Department assistant chief for eight years

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and is now ambulance director for North Shore Health. DuChien says Cook County Ambulance has three ambulances. The Grand Marais Fire Department has three fire trucks and two support vehicles. But he is quick to add that there are many more responders in the county. Cook County has three ambulance services—Cook County, based in Grand Marais, Gunflint Trail and Grand Portage. There are nine fire departments, in Schroeder, Tofte, Lutsen, Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, Maple Hill, Colvill, Hovland and Grand Portage. And, there is also Cook County Search and Rescue. Why so many departments? Because of the geography of Cook County. DuChien says the Cook County Ambulance alone covers about 1,200 square miles. Emergency response and medical care can be a challenge. “There are long distances—to pick up a patient and then to transport them because sometimes we can’t give them what they need,” he said. One of the emergency responders working to meet that challenge is Rebecca Frost, who has been on the Cook County Ambulance service for 13 years. We asked her why she decided to become an emergency medical technician. She says she wanted to be on the ambulance when she was a little

But the responders were able to chop the ice and free the animal. “The owners were ecstatic,” says Dale. “And the horse got its picture in the paper,” adds Barb. She adds some of the most memorable calls have been unexpected births at home. “There is no better sound in the world than a baby crying!” And Barb says for all of the calls, being able to be there when someone is frightened—when they are going through the worst moments of their lives—is what makes her stay with emergency services. That thought is echoed by DuChien. He notes there have been many tragic calls through the years, but he chooses not to concentrate on them. Instead, he tries to remember the responses with good outcomes, which happily he says, are too many to pick just one. Members of all of the Cook County fire departments took part in this training, which involved burning an old cabin in Lutsen. | RHONDA SILENCE

girl and as an adult, it means a lot to her to be able to help people. “I’d rather know what to do in an emergency, than not know,” Frost explains. “It would be so upsetting to me to not know what to do if a family member or friend needed help.” Wanting to help those around them is also what drives Dale and Barb Ashbee, a husband and wife team with the Neebing Fire Department, which also covers a large remote area. The Neebing Fire Department provides services to an area of about 870 kilometers, ranging from the U.S. Canadian border to about 10 miles south of Thunder Bay, reaching about 30 miles inland. Dale, who has been the fire chief for more than 30 years, says that his department has six fire halls. The fire department has a variety of vehicles, including three pumper fire trucks, two tankers, and three “rapid attack” four-by-four units. Dale says the rapid attack vehicles are spread out within the district to be available to respond quickly and hopefully keep fires under control until the larger pumpers and tankers can arrive.

As does remembering the calls that turned out well. Dale points to those spring fire calls as an example. “People are just frantic when you arrive. They are aghast that they’ve started a fire,” he says. “Then we arrive and we save the chicken coop, the car, the house…they are just so grateful.” Barb reminds him of another unusual, memorable call. A horse had escaped from the barn and wandered into a nearby creek. It was found standing there, frozen in the water. Arriving to help in subzero temps, Dale recalls thinking, “This isn’t going to go well.”

Frost, like Barb, happily recalls being there to deliver a baby. “It was a perfect labor and everything worked out really well.” She is touched that there are a few patients that have stayed in touch. One in particular because the emergency responders didn’t think the person would make it. The patient did and sometimes checks in with the rescuers. “That is a great feeling,” says Frost. Kohlstedt recalls a 2001 search and rescue incident in which a young man named Jason was lost in an early season blizzard. He was missing for seven days and survived by holing up in a hollow white pine. And another search, in 2008, for two women lost on the Kekakabic Trail for two days also turned out well.

That search not only took several days, but covered Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties. Kohlstedt says in addition to the women being found safe, that incident led to the creation of the Northeastern Minnesota Interagency, which established a protocol for searches across county borders. Holding onto successful incidents or calls they can laugh about helps balance the stress of the bad calls. And, Dale adds that departments usually have a pretty good “coffee klatch” to get people together to talk. But again, he says, “Fishing works best for me.” When asked if they would encourage others to join an emergency services team, all of the responders responded with a hearty yes. DuChien says being involved gives emergency services members ownership and it is empowering to be involved in making decisions that impact the community. And, he adds it’s an amazing way to give back to the community. “It’s truly rewarding.” Kohlstedt agrees, “We all do a lot of volunteer things, but I think this is the most important thing I’ve ever done.” DuChien adds that some departments pay a small stipend and the U.S. fire departments have a retirement program, but he says it’s not something you do for the money. Dale agrees, “It’s not a place you go to make a lot of money. But the rewards are there, from helping people.” And Dale chuckles, “Just about every year I get a Christmas cake from people because I’ve helped them out.”

Dale says they answer about 100 calls a year—more in dry years when grass fires are more common; less when it’s been wet. But they are always ready. And it’s always on Dale’s mind. “Two or three times each spring a grass fire gets out of hand,” he says, reminding people to use caution this spring. Barb is coordinator of the Neebing first response/pre-ambulance care team. Her responsibilities have grown over the years, says Dale, noting that most of the calls they receive now are for medical assistance. Barb notes that her involvement came naturally, because of her medical background. “When you’re a nurse in a rural area, people call you all the time anyway.” Answering calls at all hours and in all sorts of weather, seeing people suffering and sometimes dying, can be stressful. How do responders deal with that? Dale chuckles, “Fishing helps!”

Using a fire hose takes a lot of effort and training. Many North Shore departments train together to be ready for mutual aid response. | RHONDA SILENCE NORTHERN WILDS

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By Breana Roy April is a busy month, with lots of multiple artist exhibits being shown at galleries from Duluth to Thunder Bay. The Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais will feature two exhibits this month, as will the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. And on Saturday, April 21, various galleries in Duluth will celebrate Art for Earth Day Gallery Hop. For a list of participating galleries, visit: duluthgalleryhop.com.

Printmaker Rick Allen will reveal the newest print in his Trapper’s Daughter series on April 21 at the Siiviis Gallery in Duluth. The reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. and coincide with the Earth Day Gallery Hop. This piece is titled “The Trapper’s Daughter Crosses the Lake.” | RICK ALLEN

This woodcut and screen print by Stanley Leonard, titled “The Mountain,” will be on display at the Found: 3 Views on Nature exhibit at the Johnson Heritage Post, April 27-May 20. | STANLEY LEONARD

“Rain Fall” by Bethany Kepler is part of the Found: 3 Views on Nature exhibit. Kepler is an encaustic painter. | BETHANY KEPLER

This chalk pastel, titled “Unity” by Blake Evans, is part of the Lakehead University Visual Arts Department Annual Major Studio Exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. It will be on display until April 15. | BLAKE EVANS

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Mixed media artist Stephanie MolstreKotz is one of three artists in the Found: 3 Views on Nature exhibit. This piece is titled “Boarealwalk.” | STEPHANIE MOLSTRE-KOTZ

Sharing Her Truth through Music By Casey Fitchett Though she spent the first two years of her life in the Twin Cities, musician Maria Nickolay only remembers her life along the North Shore of Lake Superior. As with many young artists, she was first introduced to her craft by her mom. She describes this period as being part of the first “season” of her musical career.

looking forward to working with an engineer so I don’t have to listen back to my voice, which creates a cycle of critique.” Music took a brief hiatus during Nickolay’s international travel to Northern Ireland for mission and charity work. Because her particular visa didn’t allow for her to make money performing overseas, Nickolay solely performed at open mic nights, house concerts, and other unofficial venues for friends.

“My brother and I were inundated with music; my mom took us to worship events at church and to bluegrass and Scottish festivals,” she explains. “Music was always a part of my life.”

“That is one of the reasons I came home; I missed it so much. It is a skill that I have and something that I’ve worked towards,” she explains, speaking of her desire to play music.

Eleven-year-old Nickolay began playing at bars and restaurants in her family’s collaboration group, Wild Mountain Thyme, on the Celtic bodhran drum. The young girl soon realized her passion for finding harmonies and her place within a group. Discovering the blues and her affinity for the guitar in her teenage years marked another change of season that affected the course of her journey. Despite the fact that no one else in her musical circle shared her passion for this particular genre, the soulful melodies and feeling emanated by these artists touched Nickolay. “This is my soul language. I just want so badly to learn it and hear it and speak it,” she said. “I also drew inspiration from artists that dip into the blues without actually going there. Dave Matthews and his guitar style is probably the single most important musical influence I have.” Playing her original music while gigging solo was a transformative part of that season of her life. Both Cascade Restaurant and Lutsen Resort gave the teenager her first opportunities to play in front of a

Maria Nickolay began playing in her family’s collaboration group, Wild Mountain Thyme, at age 11. | MARIA NICKOLAY group of strangers. It is because of these experiences and the symbolic embrace she felt by her North Shore community that she decided to create her first album. A stint at audio engineering school gave her the technical skills she needed to be able to complete the entire process herself, a feat she doesn’t necessarily recommend. “I actually produced, engineered, recorded, and mastered the entire album myself. I would spend all day on Pro Tools, from the time I woke up until 5 or 6 p.m.,” she laughs. “I’m planning to do another album as soon as possible. For this one I am

Though the coming months will see some international and domestic travel away from the North Shore, Nickolay does have intermittent gigs lined up at venues such as Voyageur Brewing Company, the Gunflint Tavern, North Shore Winery, and Lutsen Resort. No matter where she plays, Nickolay holds one particular piece of advice close when she is pursuing her passion. “One of the first women I opened for told me something that I’ve always remembered: ‘Before you go into the music industry, know why you’re doing it, and what’s behind your music.’ For me, I’ve always wanted to write really honest songs that communicate a feeling or thought or emotion that people can relate to,” she says with conviction. Fans can currently listen to Nickolay’s music on her Bandcamp site and follow along with her future shows on her Facebook page. Both a website and a larger social media presence on different platforms are in the works.

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PICK OF THE MONTH

Each year, EcoSuperior in Thunder Bay hosts a painted rain barrel auction to promote water conservation and raise money for local outreach programs. Individual artists and groups of all ages and abilities paint 30 rain barrels to be displayed and sold at the CLE Home and Garden Show, April 6-8 in Thunder Bay. Shown here is last year’s winning barrel, titled “Beauty of the North” by Irene Tait. Visit ecosuperior. org to learn more.

Resin ink color bursts by Josie Lewis; from Chroma Creature Vessel Vision exhibit. | JOSIE LEWIS

EXHIBITS Continuing Exhibits

Thru April 7 Urban Infill: Art in the Core 12 (Reception April 7 at 7 p.m.) Waterfront District, Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com Thru April 9 Territory: Emerging Photographers 2017 Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Thru April 15 Lakehead University Visual Arts Department Annual Major Studio Exhibition Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca Thru April 22 Chroma Creatures Vessel Vision Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org Thru April 29 Terraria Gigantica: the World under Glass: Dana Fritz Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Thru April 29 The Cut Worm Forgives the Plow: Russell Prather Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Thru April 29 Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School Exhibition Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca Thru April 29 The Rooster Invitational: Multiple Artists Lakeside Gallery, Duluth, lakesidegalleryduluth.com Thru May 6 Senior Student Exhibitions Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Thru May 13 Honouring Our Stories (Reception April 5 at 7:30 p.m.) Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca Thru Aug. 5 Fine. (Re)Fine. (De)Fine. Faculty Exhibition Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Thru Aug. 19 Treasures from Home: An Anthology of Gifts from Collectors Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Thru October 28 Chance: Kathy McTavish Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

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Annual Student Exhibition (Reception April 21 at 4 p.m.) Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

April 4-29

Apron Exhibit (Reception April 13) Northwoods Friends of the Arts, Cook, MN, nwfamn.org

April 5-28

Native Skywatchers-Earth Sky Connections Lyric Center for the Arts, Virginia, MN, lyriccenteronline.org

April 25-May 6

Annual Members Show & Sale (Reception April 27 at 5 p.m.) Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org

April 27-May 20

Found: 3 Views on Nature (Reception April 27 at 5 p.m.) Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org

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Join us! Artist reception sat, April 21 1–3pm

Inaugural Call for Artists Request for Submission

Two Artists will be selected to install works of art in designated public locations within North Shore Health beginning May 10, 2018 through August 31, 2018

Rick Allen

The Trapper’s Daughter

& Other Daughters of The Very Nearly True North

April 21–May 20, 2018

Submissions should be received by April 13, 2018 for installation May 10, 2018 The art work will be on display during the NSH rededication ceremony on May 17, 2018. The art will be original paintings, photography, fiber art, mosaic, mixed media; essentially art work that can be displayed on walls. The works of art should celebrate and reflect one or more aspects of the cultural, historical, geographical or community attributes of Cook County. The selected art will remain the property of the artist. It is the intention of NSH to change the exhibit every four (4) months.

Artists interested in participating in this project should submit the following information: 1. A letter of interest explaining your relevant experience and vision for the work of art you intend to provide. 2. Specify the dimensions, display mechanics and framing, as applicable, of the envisioned works of art. 3. A statement that you have read, understand and agree to the terms of the Request for Submission. 4. If available, provide a digital image(s) of the contemplated work of art. 5. Contact information including phone and email address. 6. The number of works of art you intend to submit for consideration.

Please mail submission material to: North Shore Health Art Attention: Selection Committee 515 W. 5th Avenue, Grand Marais, MN 55604

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Questions about the display area can be directed to Kimber Wraalstad via phone at 218-387-3260 or via email at kimber.wraalstad@northshorehealthgm.org

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EASTER ACTIVITIES

AUGUST WILSON’S FENCES

March 27-April 15 Lake Superior Community Theatre will present a historic production of August Wilson’s Fences, performing in Duluth, Two Harbors and Silver Bay. The drama will be presented by an all African-American cast. Fences is the story of a 1957 Pittsburgh, Penn. working class, lower income family. The drama swirls around protagonist Troy Maxson (father of the family) and his relationships with his son, wife, friend, and employer. Issues include the value of hard work, responsibility, and Troy’s past and current ironies of love, loyalty and infidelity. Performances will be held March 27-29 at the Lincoln Park Middle School auditorium in Duluth; April 6-8 at the Two Harbors High School auditorium; and April 13-15 at the Silver Bay High School auditorium. All Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $8 students and can be purchased online or at the door. This show is not recommended for elementary children. lsct.us

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CELTIC MUSIC & CEILI DANCE

March 31, Saturday The North Shore Music Association will host an evening of Celtic music and dance, featuring musicians from the band BARRA: Beth Vance, fiddle; Dave Cammack, Bodhran and button box; Paul Garding, guitar and vocals; Bobbie Scott, concertina and whistle; and Ann Wiberg, dance caller. Delighting audiences with favorite traditional dance tunes and songs, rare pieces collected on visits to Ireland, and music from related Celtic traditions, Twin Cities masters of Celtic music, BARRA, will liven up your night. Held at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, the concert starts at 7 p.m. and the dance starts at 7:45 p.m. All ages are welcome. Tickets will be sold at the event only, starting at 6:30 p.m. northshoremusicassociation.com

ARROWHEAD HOME & BUILDER SHOW

April 4-8 The Arrowhead Region’s largest, annual spring event for building, remodeling, and home and garden products will take place at the DECC in Duluth. There will be hundreds of exhibitors with the newest products and technology, informative seminars, a fully furnished and landscaped model home you can tour, and more. Bring your antiques to be appraised by Dr. Lori, craft a cool and creative container garden with the Renegade Gardener, or learn tips and tricks to keep your furry friends happy and healthy with Joe Green’s Amazing Pet Cures. Stroll through shipping containers that have been converted into comfortable homes. Bring the kids and interact with parakeets at the colorful parakeet landing. There will also be free face painting, balloon animals, and a kid’s zone. homeshowmn.com

Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 31 at the 9th annual Cook County Kids Plus Easter Egg Fundraiser for the Snacks and Packs Food Program. Held from 9 a.m.-noon at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais, there will be brunch, games, skating and crafts. An outdoors Easter egg hunt will be at 10:30 a.m. and a raffle drawing with prizes will be at noon. Cost to attend is $20 per family. (218) 387-3015 Also on March 31 is the annual Easter Egg-stravaganza at the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth. Held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., there will be hunting for eggs, kids games and prizes, face painting, treats, special animal enrichments, and photos with the Easter Bunny. You can also participate in the annual coloring contest for a chance to win zoo-inspired prizes, including a zoo membership. lszooduluth.org The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at 8 a.m. at the AmericInn Lodge and Suites in Silver Bay on Sunday, April 1, followed by an Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. There will also be a breakfast buffet with a waffle bar, starting at 6 a.m. Cost to attend the buffet is $6.50 per person; free for hotel guests. (800) 634-3444

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Renegade Gardener Demonstrations on Crafting Cool & Creative Containers

Dr. Lori’s Antiques Appraisal Show

Star Expert on “The Curse of Oak Island”, “Auction Kings” and “Strange Inheritance”

SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW

April 6-8 See the latest in home and garden products at the 20th annual CLE Spring Home and Garden Show in Thunder Bay. There will be multiple craft and merchandise tables, lots of exhibitor booths, outdoor displays, attendance prizes and a special drawing. The show will utilize five buildings on the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition grounds, plus there will be expanded outdoor display areas. The Country Market will also be on-site. The show will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.6 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $3 and parking is free. cle.on.ca/home-garden-show

Joey Green’s Amazing Pet Cures Fun and offbeat remedies for a wide range of pet troubles

Duluth Empty Bowl will take place April 16-17 at the Duluth Depot. | SUBMITTED which is still enjoyed on dance floors worldwide. Siama will perform in concert with his Congo World Quartet, featuring singer Dallas Johnson, global music drummer Tim O’Keefe, and cellist Jacqueline Ultan. The quartet creates a unique fusion by blending different musical influences with Siama’s traditional Congolese music. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. Tickets are $15 adults, $5 youth. In addition to the show, Siama and Dallas will present two educational programs at the Grand Marais Public Library on Friday, April 6. The first program is at 1 p.m., followed by a different program at 2:30 p.m. Both are free and open to all ages. northshoremusicassociation.com

DULUTH EMPTY BOWL

Shipping Container Homes

Parakeet Landing

April 7, Saturday A prolific composer and guitarist from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Siama Matuzungidi has recorded hundreds of popular songs and toured Africa, Asia and the Middle East. His signature sound helped fuel the popularization of soukous (“the sound of happiness”),

Interact with Hundreds of Parakeets!

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Earth Fest brings the whole community together to explore sustainability. FREE ADMISSION

Saturday, April 21, 9 AM - 3 PM

• Friday, April 20 Kick-Off Events • Locally-made Earth Fest Marketplace • Exhibits/demos on reclaiming traditions to build sustainability • Keynote speaker: Sioux Chef on reclaiming indigenous food traditions • Live local music - Gaelynn Lea, Wilder and more. • Farm animals, sled dogs, nature hikes, and more! Locations: Mtn. Iron Comm. Ctr., Merritt Elem. School, Messiah Luth. Church and NE Service Coop, Mtn. Iron

Details at: www.irpsmn.org/earthfest

April 16-17 Free and open to the public, Sea of Bowls, a gallery-style preview of the traditional Empty Bowl event, will be held on Monday, April 16, from 5-7 p.m. Bowls range in price from $25-$100. Then, attend the 25th annual Empty Bowl on Tuesday, April 17 from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Participants can choose a handcrafted bowl created by area artists, school children and community members. Dine on soup, bread and beverages donated by area restaurants, while enjoying local entertainment. There will also be a silent auction, featuring the works of profession-

April 28, 8am-4pm

One day, one road, multi-home

Garage Sale

Work, life, arts, outdoors, baked goods, home goods, kids, adults, dogs, cats. Something for everyone. Minutes from Grand Marais off Cty Rd 6.

al regional artists. Both events will be held at the Duluth Depot and all net proceeds benefit Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. northernlakesfoodbank.org

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.

April 20-22 & 27-29 Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical Jr., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical. Everyone’s favorite Ogre, Shrek (played by Danny Berka), leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue Princess Fiona (played by Elsa Garry) and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. Held in Grand Marais at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts, performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 ages 12-18, and $1 for ages under 12. grandmaraisplayhouse.com

EARTH FEST

April 21, Saturday The 10th annual Iron Range Earth Fest, hosted by the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability, is a celebration of local traditions and practical resources for sustainable living in northeastern Minnesota. This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Traditions for a Sustainable Future,” will highlight the value

for every season . . . and every reason

April Sale Save

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Fabulous Selection, Area Artists, U.S. Made items Open Daily at 10 • Downtown Lutsen 218.663.7680 • greatgiftslutsen.com

DRURY LANE BOOKS

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day

See farm animals at the Iron Range Earth Fest. | SUBMITTED of knowledge from many traditions to our shared future. The festival includes many local exhibitors and vendors, presentations, demonstrations, the Earth Fest Marketplace with locally-made goods, and live music by Gaelynn Lea and Wilder. There will also be farm animals, sled dogs, nature hikes, contests, and other family-friendly activities. This year’s keynote speaker is the Sioux Chef, on reclaiming Indigenous food traditions. There will also be handson cooking demos and an Iron Range history documentary on Friday, April 20. Earth Fest will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at multiple locations in Mountain Iron. Admission is free. irpsmn.org/earthfest

COLLABORATIVE EARTH DAY BEACH CLEANUP

April 21, Saturday In honor of Earth Day, there will be a collaborative cleanup of Harbor Park, located downtown Grand Marais, on Saturday, April 21. The beach

on Saturday

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Learn about peregrine falcons on April 21. | SUBMITTED cleanup will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with prizes. Afterwards, all participants will enjoy a free bowl of chili and a nineounce beer or soda at Voyageur Brewing Company. Professor Dr. John Green will give an Earth Day rock talk presentation at 5 p.m., titled “Our Geological Foundations,” held at the brewery. Then, watch a conservation movie at 7 p.m. at the Grand Marais Public Library, titled “A Plastic Ocean.” Other activities include a fish print art activity and the Cook Coun-

ty Soil and Water coloring contest. visitcookcounty.com/events

PEREGRINE FALCONS ON THE NORTH SHORE

April 21, Saturday Jackie Fallon of the Midwest Peregrine Society and two live falcons will be at Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors for a fun and educational afternoon program on these amazing birds. Fallon has worked on peregrine research in Minnesota for nearly 30 years and has

Children’s Story Hour

with the Muffin Man • 11 AM A free card with every purchase, stop by!

April Hours:

Thurs-Sat 10 AM - 4 PM Open 6 days a week starting in May!

12 E. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

218-387-3370

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Hope, Health, Happiness. Shining in the sun, pinwheels represent a bright future for our children and our community.

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FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2018 A WORLD TOUR OF NATIONS

Pinwheels for PREVENTION®

Project sponsored by the Cook County School Community Action Team. For more information call: 218-387-1262

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

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3 Views on Nature April 27 - May 20

Group Show—Mixed Media Reception: Fri., April 27, 5-7 pm

Chroma | Creatures | Vessel | Vision Exhibiting through

April 22

Children’s Area FREE Facepainting, Inflatable, Arts, Crafts, PRIZES WIN a Stay-Cation from

Victoria Inn Thunder Bay! Sat. Feature Entertainers Café Paris

Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet French songs, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, modern & world music

Sat. 7:30pm

Imported Beers & Wines International Foods & Entertainment

Sat. May 5 - 12 noon to 11pm ADMISSION Sun. May 6 - 12 noon to 7pm Adults $5 Fort William Gardens & Curling Club Students/Seniors $3 901 E. Miles Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario Children 4-12 $1 (prices in Canadian dollars)

Open: Mon. - Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. 1-4 pm Closed Tues. 115 W. Wisconsin St. | 218-387-2314 | www.johnsonheritagepost.org

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Siama Matuzungidi & the

Congo World Quartet

Sat., April 7, 7 PM Arrowhead Center for the Arts 51 W. 5th St. Grand Marais

$15 adults $5 youth.

GM Public Library Workshops– Friday, April 6 1:00 PM – Interactive presentation about Congolese history and culture. 2:30 PM – All-ages singing workshop

northshoremusicassociation.com • 218-387-1272 • music@boreal.org Enjoy artwork at the Annual Members Show & Sale. | SUBMITTED many stories to share and information about protecting these incredible animals. The programs will be held from 1-3 p.m. Cost is included with the $6-10 lighthouse admission; MNHS members get in free. mnhs.org/splitrock

MIDWEST EXTREME SNOWMOBILE CHALLENGE

April 21-22 Cor PowerSports (CPS) presents the annual Midwest Extreme Snowmobile Challenge (MESC) at Lutsen Mountains. Sponsored by Polaris 365, this event has been a racers and fan favorite for over three years. The races will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, with the MESC Hillclimb and Hillcross qualifiers. Sunday races will begin with the CPS Cross Country Series at 9 a.m. All races feature multiple classes and three riders will earn spots at the Jackson Hole World Championship hillclimbs. Race registration is required to participate; deadline is 6 p.m. on Monday, April 16. Spectators are welcome. corpowersports.com/schedule/rd10

CHEF SWAP

April 23, Monday On April 23, Red Lion Smokehouse in Thunder Bay will head south to take over the kitchen at Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar in Duluth. Tickets are $60 and include a four-course chef-curated tasting menu, created by the visiting chef. Alcohol pairings will be available, but are not included in the price. Make your reservations now; held from 6-9 p.m. To contact Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar, call (218) 722-2355 or visit: lakeaveduluth.com. To contact Red Lion Smokehouse, call (807) 286-0045 or visit: facebook. com/redlionsmokehouse. Tickets can be purchased at: eventbrite.com.

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ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW & SALE

April 25-May 6 The Grand Marais Art Colony annual Member Show and Sale provides an opportunity for artists to share their inspiration with each other and the public. This year’s theme is Dialogue and Exchange. The artwork exhibition will be held April 25 through May 6, with an opening reception held Friday, April 27 from 5-7 p.m. Also on April 27 is a member’s meeting at 3:30 p.m. Other Grand Marais Art Colony events this month include two Make-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls sessions, with Hannah Laky, held April 1314. Tuition is $5 and classes are held at various times throughout both days. And don’t miss the artist-in-residence Jonathan Herrera. His exhibit will be held April 9-22 and an artist talk will be held April 21 at 1 p.m. grandmaraisartcolony.org

TIMBER FRAMER’S GUILD

April 27-29 Timber framers of any and all skill levels are invited to gather on the shores of Lake Superior at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais. The Timber Frame Gathering will be filled with workshops, storytelling, pre-gathering course offerings, a film screening titled “Raise the Roof,” hands-on demonstrations and mini courses, seminars, discussions, a tour of the North House campus buildings, a wood-fired pizza bake, and more. Course offerings include timber carving and embellishment, sharpening hand tools, crafting the throwing axe, basic timber framing, timber frame engineering, and sketching up your timber frame. Course registration required. northhouse.org

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPO

April 27-29 Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis will hold their 66th bi-annual Outdoor Adventure Expo, featuring something for everyone. This year’s expo includes 10 guest speakers, such as Michael Koppy “240 Miles through Moab,” Amy and Dave Freeman “Pedal to D.C.,” Cliff Jacobson “Camping’s Top Secrets,” Lonnie Dupre “Climbing Denali in the Dead of Winter,” Kevin Callan “The Complete Guide to Winter Camping,” and more. There will also be over 100 exhibitors and vendors, a canoe and kayak auction, a beer and gear social night and raffle, environmental organizations and outdoor clubs, food and drink concessions, a kids’ area with games, the Banff Radical Reels Tour, and over 100 programs. Cost to attend is free, with the exception of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. outdooradventureexpo.com

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FOLKLORE FESTIVAL

May 5-6 Travel the world in 48 hours at the 45th annual Folklore Festival at the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay. Presented by the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association, there will be international foods, imported wines and beers, incredible entertainment, “shop-the-world” booths, an activity-packed children’s area with free activities, a parade of nations, exhibits, displays, and local artists on-site. You also have a chance to win a free “stay-cation,” courtesy of Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre. The Saturday night feature entertainers, Café Paris – Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet, will play a lively selection of French songs, cabaret, gypsy jazz, modern and world music. Festival hours are Noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Attendance is $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, $3 for ages four to 12; free under four years old. folklorefestival.ca

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April is Seual Assult Awareness Month

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Northern Wilds Calendar of Events March 22-April 7

Bed and Breakfast Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay, magnustheatre.com

March 23-April 14 A Celebration of Art & Music Ely, elyartsmusic.com

August Wilson’s Fences 7 p.m. Lincoln Park Middle School, Duluth, lsct.us

March 29-April 7 Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship Port Arthur Curling Club, Thunder Bay, cffca.ca

March 30-April 1 Men’s & Women’s Easter Weekend Hockey Tournament Geraldton, Ontario, greenstone.ca/community-calendar

March 31, Saturday Thunder Bay Body Building Championships Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com Cook County Kids Plus Easter Egg Fundraiser 9 a.m. Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais (218) 387-3015 Easter Egg-stravaganza 10 a.m. Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, lszooduluth.org Nearly Naked Ruck March 10 a.m. Canal Park, Duluth, 23rdveteran.org SMASH 10 a.m. Spirit Mountain, Duluth, spiritmt.com Artist Walkthrough: Joel Lewis & Corrie Steckelberg 1 p.m. Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org Family Fun Night 5:30 p.m. Summit Chalet, Lutsen, lutsen.com Celtic Music & Ceili Dance 7 p.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northshoremusicassociation.com Superior Siren 8 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Spring Ski Ramble 8:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com

April 1, Sunday

Easter

Easter Activities 6 a.m. (Easter Bunny at 8 a.m.) AmericInn Lodge & Suites, Silver Bay (800) 634-3444 Superior Siren 11 a.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

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April 2, Monday Songwriter Series: David Huckfelt 8 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com

April 3, Tuesday

March 27-29

Free Easter Egg Hunt & Activities 1:30 p.m. Amici’s Event Center, Ely, amiciseventcenter.com

Mandala Painting with Jill Terrell 5 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Ely Farmer’s Market 5 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, Ely, ely.org/mn/events Tweevening with Kathy McTavish: Chance 6:30 p.m. Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

April 4, Wednesday Free Day at the Zoo 11 a.m. Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, lszooduluth.org Stack Brewing Tap Takeover Noon, Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse Board Game Smorgasbord Night 6 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com On The House: Free Climbing For First Time Visitors 6 p.m. Vertical Endeavors, Duluth, verticalendeavors.com Foreigner & The Dave Eggar Orchestra 8 p.m. Duluth DECC, decc.org Songwriter Series: Briand Morrison & Sam Miltich 8 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com

April 4-8 Arrowhead Home & Builder Show Duluth DECC, homeshowmn.com

April 5, Thursday Free Movie Matinee: Jumanji 3:30 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Murder Mystery Dinner 6 p.m. Insula Restaurant, Ely, stonesoupevents.net Garden Talks 6 p.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org Plucked Up String Band 7 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Jon Miller 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

April 5-8 TELUS Cup West Regional Fort William First Nations Arena, Thunder Bay, teluscupwest.ca The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny 5 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Lyric Center for the Arts, Virginia, MN, squareup.com/store/irrrp-SPP

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Lend Me A Tenor 7:30 p.m.

(2 p.m. Sun.) Duluth Playhouse, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org

April 6, Friday Free Workshops with Siama & Dallas Johnson 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, northshoremusicassociation.com First Friday with Friends 5 p.m. Tranquility Wellness Center, Ely, tranquilitywellness.center Mac’s Family Skate for PRO Kids 7 p.m. Fort William Gardens, Thunder Bay, (807) 625-3212 TBSO Masterworks 3: Ode to Joy 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbso.ca The Gin Strings 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Brothers Burn Mountain 8 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Woodhawk: Magnetic North Tour 8 p.m. Black Pirates Pub, Thunder Bay, woodhawkriffs.com

April 6-8 CLE Spring Home & Garden Show Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, Thunder Bay, cle.on.ca Mountain Meltdown 11:30 a.m. Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen, lutsen.com Cabin Fever Festival Radisson Harborview Hotel, Duluth, minnesotabluegrass.org August Wilson’s Fences 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Two Harbors High School Auditorium, lsct.us

April 7, Saturday Indoor Arena Rummage Sale 9 a.m. Duluth Heritage Sports Center, arenarummagesale.com Tracking Minnesota’s Owls 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Polar Bear Plunge Noon, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay, calendar.thunderbay.ca Boom! 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Duluth Playhouse, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org Gitchee Gumee Brewfest 5 p.m. Wessman Arena, Superior, ggbrewfest.com Gourmet Food & Wine Experience 6 p.m. Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail, gunflint.com

Siama Matuzungidi & Congo

World Quartet 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, northshoremusicassociation.com Cutdown 8 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

April 8, Sunday Gitchi Gummi Vintage Snowmobile Meltdown 10 a.m. Spirit Mountain, Duluth, spiritmt.com High Tea & Fashion Show 1 p.m. Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay, Facebook: Perfect Fit Lingerie James Moors 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

April 9, Monday Kinky Boots

7:30 p.m. Duluth DECC, decc.org TBSO & Guest Artists: NoonDaag-Otoon 7:30 p.m. Fort William First Nation Community Recreation Centre, Thunder Bay, tbso.ca

April 10, Tuesday Blood Drive 9 a.m. Two Harbors High School, mbc.org Ruby’s Pantry 5 p.m. Cook County High School, Grand Marais, facebook.com/ rubyspantrycc TBSO & Guest Artists: NoonDaag-Otoon 7:30 p.m. Da Vinci Centre, Thunder Bay, tbso.ca

April 10-11 Kinky Boots 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

April 11, Wednesday Leadership Duluth: Tourism, Recreation & Environment Day Duluth DECC, leadershipduluth.com Robin Anders: Drums & Percussion 3:30 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Cribbage Tournament 5 p.m. Voyageur Brewing Company, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Arts & Craft Beer 8 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse

April 12, Thursday Northland Career Fair 10 a.m. Duluth DECC, decc.org Maria Nickolay 5 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

Plucked Up String Band

7:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

April 13, Friday Bent Willow Chair Demo 6 p.m. Ely Folk School, elyfolkschool.org Freeman’s Pedal to DC Kickoff with Splintertones 6 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Flashlight Tours 7:30 p.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org

April 13-14 Make-a-Bowl For Empty Bowls with Hannah Palma Laky Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Rich Mattson & the Northstars 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

April 13-15 AAD Shrine Circus AMSOIL Arena, Duluth, kernkompany.com/events August Wilson’s Fences 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Silver Bay High School Auditorium, lsct.us

April 14, Saturday Enchanted Tea Party 10 a.m. Duluth DECC, kernkompany.com/events Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth, nicegirlsofthenorth.com Duluth Fiber Guild Annual Fiber Rummage Sale 10 a.m. Lincoln Center, Duluth, duluthfiberhandcrafters.org Wine & Yoga 11:30 a.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse Castlegreen Annual Spring Tea 1 p.m. Castlegreen Community Centre, Thunder Bay, castlegreen.on.ca ERC Art Auction 5 p.m. Amici’s Event Center, Ely (218) 365-5254 Mercy Me 7 p.m. Duluth DECC, decc.org Wildwoods Silent Auction Fundraiser 7 p.m. Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth, wildwoodsrehab.org Brothers in Arms 8 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

April 15, Sunday Northwest Film Fest SilverCity, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/ northofsuperiorfilmassociation

Joe Paulik 11 a.m. Wunderbar

Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Jazz & Gospel Concert: Chris Gillis, Thomas Stamps & Friends 3 p.m. First Congregational Church UCC, Grand Marais (218) 370-9318 Andrew Huber 7:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

April 16, Monday Empty Bowl Sea of Bowls 5 p.m. The Depot, Duluth, northernlakesfoodbank.org

April 17, Tuesday 25th Annual Empty Bowl 10 a.m. The Depot, Duluth, northernlakesfoodbank.org Mandala Painting with Jill Terrell 5 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Revel with the Daredevils: Dinner, Silent Auction & Bake Sale 5 p.m. Duluth East High School, facebook.com/daredevils2512

April 18, Wednesday 2Cellos: The Score Tour

8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

April 19, Thursday Pinterest Projects 3:30 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Gordon Thorne 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

April 19-May 5 Sweet Charity 7:30 p.m. Duluth Playhouse, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org

April 20, Friday Deadline for Free Tree Seedling Giveaway Hedstrom Lumber, Grand Marais, tina@hedstromlumber.com A Taste of History 6 p.m. The Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel, Thunder Bay, thunderbaymuseum.com Minneapolis Guitar Quartet 6 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org DJ Dr. Dave 9:30 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse

April 20-21 The Jungle Book Kids 7:30 p.m. Confederation College Shuniah Building, Thunder Bay, allthedaze.ca

April 20-22 Volunteer & Service Learning Weekend North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Celebration Talent Dance Competition Duluth DECC, celebrationtalent.com/regionals-2018 Shrek, The Musical Jr. 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com

April 21, Saturday Iron Range Earth Fest 9 a.m. Mountain Iron, irpsmn.org/earthfest Art for Earth Day: Duluth Gallery Hop 10 a.m. Various Galleries, Duluth, duluthgalleryhop.com Mothers Yard Sale 10 a.m. CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay, mothersyardsale@hotmail.com Collaborative Earth Day Beach Cleanup 11 a.m. Grand Marais, visitcookcounty.com/events

Cork & Canvas Painting Party 11:30 a.m. Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail, gunflint.com Artist Talk & Installation: The Spaces Left Behind with Jonathan Herrera Noon, Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Peregrine Falcons on the North Shore 1 p.m. Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors, mnhs.org/splitrock The Trapper’s Daughter Artist Reception: Rick Allen 1 p.m. Siiviis Gallery, Duluth, sivertson.com Earth Day Rock Talk: “Our Geological Foundations” 5 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com HSDC Paws for Love Gala 5:30 p.m. Yellowjacket Union, University of Wisconsin-Superior, hsdcpets.com Bingo 6 p.m. Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays TBSO Pops 6: Brass & Bow 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbso.ca

April 21-22 Singletrack Society Trails Association Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser Nipigon, Facebook: Singletrack Society Trails Association Continental Ski & Bike “Bike Swap” Continental Ski & Bike, Duluth, continentalski.com Midwest Extreme Snowmobile Challenge 9 a.m. Lutsen Mountains, corpowersports.com/mesc/mesc3

April 22, Sunday Earth Day

Northwest Film Fest SilverCity, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/ northofsuperiorfilmassociation

April 23, Monday Free Day at the Dentist Grand Marais Family Dentistry, northshorehealthcarefoundation.org Blood Drive 10 a.m. Dairy Queen, Ely, mbc.org Animal Tales with Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux 1 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Chef Swap: Red Lion Smokehouse Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar, Duluth, facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse

April 24, Tuesday Journey to Life Dinner 5:30 p.m. Valhalla Inn Ballroom, Thunder Bay, satbcars.com Take It With You: Season 5 7:30 p.m. Duluth Playhouse, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org

April 25, Wednesday Quiz Night 8 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse

April 25-May 6 Annual Members Show & Sale (Reception April 27 at 5 p.m.) Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org

April 26, Thursday Wine & Cheese 5:30 p.m. Depot Great Hall, Duluth, minnesotaballet.org Peppa Pig Live: Peppa Pig’s Big Surprise 6 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com True Stories from the Edge: Animal Encounters 6 p.m. Ely’s Senior Center, ely.org/mn/events

Joe Paulik Band 7 p.m. Gun Flint

Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

April 27, Friday

WEEKLY EVENTS

Webinar: Aidan & Denali’s Birthday 6 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org Late Night Land of Stories 6:30 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org TBSO Masterworks Series 4: Serhly Salov Plays Glorious Brahms 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbso.ca Olive Sings 8 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

Mondays

April 27-28

Wednesdays

Annual Emergency Services Conference Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais, valerie.marasco@co.cook.mn.us Tent & Everything Else Sale Lakehead University Hanger, Thunder Bay, gear-up.com Saints of Circumstance 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing,

Open Mic Night 6 p.m. Grandma Rays, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays Live Music by the Fireplace 8 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

Tuesdays Live Music 6 p.m. Poplar River Pub at

Saturdays

Lutsen Resort, Lutsen, lutsenresort.com Tuesday Trivia 7 p.m. Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays Herbal Demonstration 2 p.m. Tranquility Wellness Center, Ely, tranquilitywellness.center Country Market 3:30 p.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, thunderbaycountrymarket.com Open Mic 5 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Thursdays

Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Live Music 6 p.m. Cascade Restaurant, Lutsen, cascadelodgemn.com Live Music 8 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com Country Market 8 a.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, thunderbaycountrymarket.com Voyageur Brewing Company Tour 11:30 a.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Open Knitting 1 p.m. Sisu Designs Yarn Shop, Ely, sisudesigns.org Free: Tour the North House Campus 2 p.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Live Music 6 p.m. Cascade Restaurant, Lutsen, cascadelodgemn.com Live Music 7 p.m. Lutsen Resort, lutsenresort.com What’s For Dinner? 7 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org Live Music 8 p.m. Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays

April 27-29

Date Night at the Winery with Live

Outdoor Adventure Expo Midwest Mountaineering, Minneapolis, outdooradventureexpo.com Timber Framer’s Guild Regional Gathering North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Shrek, The Musical Jr. 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com

Fridays

Sundays

Preschool Storytime 11 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Live Music Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays

5:30 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

April 28, Saturday Brandon Lane Bazaar Garage Sale 8 a.m. Off Cty Rd. 6, Grand Marais MFRC Spring Craft & Yard Sale 10 a.m. HMCS Griffon, Thunder Bay (807) 345-5116 Children’s Story Hour with the Muffin Man 11 a.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks.com Free Family Art Day 11 a.m. Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group presents Beauty and the BeetsBeats 7 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, chabandance.com DSSO: Reflections 7 p.m. Symphony Hall, Duluth, dsso.com DJ Real Pure Heart 8 p.m. Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Theme Night: Go Grease Lightning 9 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse

Music 6 p.m. North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us Live Music 6 p.m. Poplar River Pub at Lutsen Resort, lutsenresort.com

Open Stage with Joe Paulik

Magnu S Theatre

Perfect

Wedding by Robin Hawdon

April 29, Sunday Le Stelle Alpine Italian Dancers 7 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com Timmy Haus 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Jim Gaffigan 7:30 p.m. AMSOIL Arena, Duluth, decc.org

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APRIL 2018

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The North Shore Dish Going Fresh with Italian Pastas By Maren Webb

As regular readers can attest, I’m a fan of herbs in cooking. Last year I wrote a column about herbs and spices (find it at: northernwilds.com). Very often, though, herbs are considered garnishes or a nicety for a meal. Thankfully, some cultures and cooks have long recognized the delicious role fresh and dried herbs can play. In this herbs and plants edition of Northern Wilds, the North Shore Dish is spotlighting herbs in Italian cooking and how you can become a little more herb savvy in your own kitchen. Kim Pizzolato and Ashlyn Ransome both have Italian roots and it comes through in their Thunder Bay business, The Pasta Shoppe. When asked how they developed their recipes, they referenced a combination of family secrets, childhood favorites, and “because Nona said so,” as in that’s how it should be done. But, set aside that mental picture of a sweet Italian grandmother when you picture The Pasta Shoppe. This business takes authentic family traditions and adds a modern twist, using local produce, fresh herbs, and other inspirations to create simple and flavorful meals to enjoy at home. The Pasta Shoppe specializes in small batch, handcrafted fresh pasta and sauces, for take away, local delivery, make at home, and for eating in the shop. The pasta is made on-site, including tagliatelle, spaghetti, rigatoni, fusilli, and a market-fresh option that is a rotating flavor cut daily. They also rotate a featured sauce each week, in addition to being able to choose from marinara, Bolognese, meatballs and sauce, mushroom ragu, Alfredo, and rose. Mix and match for your favorite combination—the hand-rolled meatballs and sauce is a customer favorite. Hand-rolled gnocchi is available the last Friday of each month. Herbs are a staple in many of the sauces and pastas at The Pasta Shoppe. Fresh basil and parsley shine in the Bolognese, marinara, and meatball sauce, while fresh sage takes the stage in the mushroom ragu. They recognize that fresh herbs are key to getting the right flavors in their sauces, just like Nona’s. When fresh herbs are in season in Northwestern Ontario, even more appear in the menu options, with pestos and even in the fresh pastas. “Fresh herbs are excellent for providing an all-natural colour and a subtle pop of flavour in fresh pasta dough,” said Pizzolato.

The Pasta Shoppe in Thunder Bay specializes in handcrafted fresh pasta and sauces for dine in, take away, delivery, or to make at home. | THE PASTA SHOPPE Handmade fresh pasta is not typically a weeknight endeavor, unless you stop by The Pasta Shoppe first. With both hot pasta bowls for take-out and fresh pasta and sauce kits for assembly at home, The Pasta Shoppe is focused on helping families enjoy handmade pasta at home around the family dinner table. “We help them enjoy fresh pasta with their families more frequently, and hopefully encourage meals together,” said Pizzolato and Ransome. The fresh pasta and sauce kits include everything you need to prepare dinner at home, for two to three people, with fresh pasta, sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Also available is pasta by weight, sauce by half

or full litre, and hand-rolled meatballs by the half or full dozen. Pick up what suits your needs or what your family will enjoy. Just remember when cooking fresh pasta, the true test is taste, not time, to get the noodles just right. In the age of busy schedules, smartphones, and rare family dinners, Pizzolato and Ransome recognized that it is difficult to create the family dinners of their childhoods. “They were hand-made with love and filled with tradition, but we didn’t realize that until we started learning what was required to prepare such meals.” They’ve stepped in to help bring those traditions back by making it affordable and convenient to enjoy a family meal. As an added

convenience, The Pasta Shoppe does a seasonal pop up at the Thunder Bay Country Market. The Pasta Shoppe (117 S. May Street, Thunder Bay) is open Tuesday, 11 a.m.4 p.m. and Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Order ahead online (thepastashoppe.ca), call (807-286-6335), or stop in. Italian and fine dining also go hand-inhand, which is apparent for any diner that has enjoyed a meal at Bellisio’s in Canal Park, Duluth. The restaurant was started as a classic Italian restaurant by Michael (Mick) Paulucci to honor the heritage of his father, Jeno Paulucci, who shared a passion for great food and wine. Today, that pasNORTHERN WILDS

APRIL 2018

FREE DAY AT THE DENTIST

Healthy Smiles for Cook County Youth

Monday, April 23, 2018 The Oral Health Task Force will be sponsoring another “Free Day” at Grand Marais Family Dentistry on April 23, 2018 for Cook County children and young adults up to 26 years of age. The Free Day also applies to children who attend Birch Grove Charter School living in Silver Bay. Appointment slots fill up quickly so call today to make an appointment at 387-2774. The “Free Day” includes an exam, cleaning, x-rays, fluoride and/ or sealants. Also being offered is free fluoride well water testing compliments of the Oral Health Task Force to any home where children reside. This offer includes pre-natal moms, children and young adults again up to age 26, day cares, and grandparent’s homes. For further well testing information and instructions, please call either Joe Routh at Cook County Planning and Zoning, 387-3631 or Georgene Daubanton at Oral Health Task 387-2334.

For more information www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org Sponsored by the Oral Health Task Force and Grand Marais Family Dentistry. This program is made possible by grants from Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Aitkins Memorial Fund, Cliffs Foundation, Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation, First and Second Street Thrift Store, Grand Marais Lions and Lioness Club, Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, Mardag Foundation, Medica Foundation, Minnesota Dental Foundation, Minnesota Power Foundation, North Shore Health Care Foundation, Northland Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, St. Lukes Foundation, and Walmart Foundation.

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Rigatoni alla Norcina is one of the many pasta dishes found at Bellisio’s in Duluth. | BELLISIO’S sion and heritage continues at Bellisio’s, with a menu featuring fresh flavors and authentic classics. Bellisio’s is named for a town in Italy, Bellisio Solfare, which is where the Paulucci family lived before emigrating to the United States, to the Iron Range of Minnesota. Still today, there is a mural on the wall in Bellisio’s dining room of the family home. These connections to the homeland are reflected in the menu, featuring Italian favorites like classic fettuccine Alfredo, which features imported Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and fettuccine, and Pappardelle alla Norcina, with crumbled Italian sausage, pancetta, cream and sweet peas. Today, executive chef Gary Baregi, ACA, and senior sous chef Chad Blomquist balance the history with innovation for a memorable dining experience. Herbs are featured in many dishes, but some of the lighter options are where they really shine. The chicken minestrone soup features fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables, their version of the classic Italian soup. The Tuscan salad includes Italian parsley, fresh basil and herb roasted croutons. If you are looking for a dinner entree, the longtime crowd favorite fennel roasted rack of pork is a center-cut pork loin slowly roasted with fennel, garlic, and other fresh herbs. “Whether it is aromatic basil or rosemary, classic oregano, or a number of other herbs that can subtly take an item from average to outstanding,” said LeeAnn Smith, general manager of Bellisio’s. For those that enjoy wine with their meal, Mondays are half-price bottles of wine. Bellisio’s (405 Lake Avenue South, Duluth) is open Monday through Thursday for dinner 5-9 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. (9 p.m. on Sundays). Reservations are recommended. Call (218) 727-4921 or visit: bellisios.com for an OpenTable online reservation. When cooking at home, fresh herbs are a simple way to up your cooking game in a healthful way. In addition to adding flavor, herbs also add nutrition. Polyphenols, plant compounds that have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, are prevalent in herbs. If the potential health benefit doesn’t help you swallow the often high supermarket price tag, herbs are very affordable if you grow your own. Even in the Northern Wilds, a year-round window garden is possible, if you have a sunny southern facing window. I have had especially good success with sweet basil, Thai basil and parsley. Rosemary I have failed at with dry indoor air, so rely on dried or store bought.

The Prepara Herb Savor will keep your herbs fresh. | MAREN WEBB For very perishable herbs like cilantro and parsley, set them in a jar of water, cover with a paper towel, and then cover with a plastic bag to place in the fridge. Swap out the towel and freshen the water every day or two. Depending on how fresh the herbs were when you started, they can last one or two weeks. If you love a kitchen gadget, the Prepara Herb Savor does a great job with the same idea but does take up less space in the fridge. This spring, I hope you enjoy delicious meals, at home or out, with a flavor punch from fresh herbs.

Vegetable Soups By Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux

These creamy vegetable soups are hearty enough for the lingering chill of winter, and colorful enough to get you thinking spring. Crème de Carottes Soup This carrot soup is comforting and subtly sweet. The recipe is slightly adapted from a tattered, cloth-bound copy of Au Petit Cordon Bleu, collected during my mother’s years living in England. Variations can be made with any root vegetable.

Crooked Spoon HUngry Jack Lodge

INGREDIENTS 1½ pounds carrots 1 potato 2 onions 1 clove of garlic 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt ¼ - ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon rice, uncooked 15 ounces milk 15 ounces water 1 egg yolk 5 ounces cream Chopped parsley Nutmeg, optional Thinly slice all vegetables. Melt butter in a large pot, add the vegetables, and season with salt and pepper. Cook slowly with the lid on for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the rice, water and milk, stirring until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Using a blender and being careful with the hot liquid, puree and return to pot. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolk and cream. Whisk a small amount of soup in with the egg mixture to prevent it from scrambling, then add it all to the pot. Stir until soup thickens, without boiling. Serve with a sprinkling of nutmeg and snippets of fresh parsley.

Zucchini Bleu Cheese Soup If you don’t have bleu cheese on hand, try substituting cheddar, chèvre, or even cream cheese for a milder flavor. Adapted from Mediterranean Food of the Sun.

Harbor House Cascade lodge Lutsen Resort Crème de Carottes Soup is comforting and subtly sweet. | ROSE ARROWSMITH DECOUX 4 ounces bleu cheese, plus more for garnish 1¼ cups cream

Summit Chalet

In a large pot, heat the oil and butter until slightly frothy. Gently cook the onion for about five minutes until soft.

Papa Charlie’s

Add the zucchini, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer with the lid half-on for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until melted. Using a blender and being careful with hot liquid, puree and return to pot. Add cream, stirring on low until heated through (do not boil). Top with bleu cheese crumbles and serve.

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I’m typically not the type of guy that mixes beer drinking with ice fishing, but that rule goes out the window when I shack up in “sleeper” houses on walleye meccas such as Upper Red and Lake of the Woods as I’ve done recently. And special occasions call for special beers. A couple of beers I’m glad I packed for the most recent trip were Castle Danger’s White Pine Project IPA and a 750 ml bottle of the 2017 version of Bent Paddle’s Barrel-Aged Double Shot Double Black. First, that IPA, which turned out to be right in my hoppy beer wheelhouse. For those of you that don’t like super bitter pale ales (they aren’t my favorite pale beers, either), don’t be scared off by this one. The brewery doesn’t list which hop varieties it used in this beer, but if I had to guess, I would say Citra hops seem to be showcased. This spring seasonal beer is canned and can be found on retail shelves, as well as at the brewery’s Two Harbors taproom and on tap at some finer drinking establishments. It’s been mentioned in this column before, since proceeds from the beer will be used to plant white pines at select places along Minnesota’s North Shore; a noble, and I’d say special, cause, indeed. At 5.6 percent alcohol by volume, it’s a little heavy to be considered a “session” beer, but I’d still say it’s crushable. It pours a hazy and juicy (unfiltered) light orange, has a piney nose, and has a great balance between slightly bitter hops and citric,

Bent Paddle’s Double Shot Double Black is basically a super-charged version of the brewery’s Cold Press Black. | CHAD CAMPBELL tropical fruit and piney flavors, along with a bit of maltiness. If you’re into that type of pale ale, it could be a go-to. I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to pick up another sixpack or three.

for sipping. Despite not being a stout, it sat in for the purpose. My particular fishing buddy and I like to sip on “breakfast stout” when in the morning of the aforementioned walleye trips.

So I’ve been cellaring a single 2015 bottle of Double Shot Double Black, but I never had tried the beer until this latest fishing trip. Let’s just say that this barrel-aged beer, which despite looking, tasting and smelling like an imperial stout, is not technically a stout, but in that black ale category. It did seem a little lighter (less laciness) than say your typical imperial stout, but everything else was on point, down to that barrel-aged booziness.

Sometimes we pour coffee into the mix, but that wasn’t as necessary this time.

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Beat the Cell Phone Addiction By Amy Schmidt A statistic put out by the Pew Research Center stated that 46 percent of Americans said they could not live without their smartphones. In fact, according to a recent survey, we’d rather have a broken bone than a broken phone. Because we don’t just love our smart phones, we need them. We’re addicted to them. Most of us are well-versed in the idea of addiction, especially to things like drugs, alcohol, tobacco or gambling. But an addiction to a smart phone? That’s an addiction we don’t talk about much. So, why can’t we stop? Why would we prefer a broken bone to a broken phone? The answer is dopamine. Dopamine is a brain chemical that quite literally makes us happy. Heroin and cocaine flood the brain with an imitation dopamine, creating a euphoria that keeps the user coming back. Dopamine keeps a gambler pulling the arm of a slot machine. And dopamine keeps us scrolling through Instagram when we should be eating a meal with our families or talking to a stranger in the grocery line. Every time a text or Facebook notification

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As the days get longer, and the sun’s warmth melts away the snow, many anglers start thinking about open water. This is only natural, as there is something invigorating about standing in moving water drifting a fly after a long, dark winter. However, the last gasp of the dark season is also a chance for the ice angler to enjoy some great fishing in splendid weather. Early April ice is generally still pretty decent in the north country of Ontario, although it always pays to be extra careful and wary, particularly near river mouths and outflows. There are very few times an ice angler can sit back and soak up some rays while fishing on the ice, but early April is one of those times.

LOCATION

The key to cashing in on last ice walleye is to understand the fish are on the move towards the spawning areas. For many lakes and reservoirs, this will be via an incoming river or creek. Walleye start staging as early as February and by late March and early April, they will be nosing into the bays where rivers run in. Some last ice anglers presume you should fish as close to the river mouth as possible. This is not always the case. I’ve found many staging walleye will hold well out from the mouth, cruising the bays or setting up on nearby points. They also seem to work shoreline during the late winter period, perhaps using them as a guide towards the rivers. You generally don’t have to fish too deep in late winter; often you will be in 15 feet of water or even less. Generally, the late winter spots are well known and anglers will cluster on them. On clear water lakes, expect the peak bite to be the hour just before dark and for about an hour after. On some wellused lakes, the river mouths and entry bays have fishery protections on them, to keep anglers off the staging fish. Check your Ontario sport fishing regulations and make sure you are up to speed about where you want to fish.

TECHNIQUES

Keep it simple is the rule of the road for late ice walleye. My preference is to jig, as an active lure seems to attract the attention of lovelorn walleye. The number one presentation is a quarter-ounce jig head with a 3-inch minnow. Jig heads should be brightly coloured to get attention and I like glow heads at first and last light. Drop the jig to bottom and lift it with a subtle

Walleye are biting well at last ice. | GORD ELLIS action. Every once and a while, let the jig and minnow suspend just a bit off bottom. Sometimes no action after some steady jigging will trigger a strike. On the flip side, a jigging spoon such as a Swedish Pimple or Northland Fire Eye Minnow can be jigged fairly aggressively with sharp snaps. The thump and flash of the spoon attracts and triggers walleye that are very active. Sometimes, adding a minnow head or tail to a spoon can be used as a “sweetener.” I like bright-coloured spoons weighing a halfounce with a little flash on them, but don’t be afraid to experiment. The other main winter walleye presentation is called a set line. This technique is done by setting a minnow or small sucker on a hook with a weight and leaving it. Some people like to use a trigger mechanism called a tip up, or they use a soft tipped jigging rod and place it on a dowel, rod holder or five-gallon bucket. The trick is to have a minnow lively enough to attract attention, but not too lively or the walleye won’t catch it. With larger minnows, use a good-sized treble hook and weight so the bait is “anchored.” Hook the minnow just below the dorsal fin. Larger walleye often cruise right to the minnow and look it over well before eating it. Watch the tip of your jigging rod for any signs of frantic minnow action. If you have a hit on a large minnow, let the fish run for a bit before setting the hook. This will allow the walleye to get

the minnow turned in its mouth. I really encourage you to photo and release larger walleye as they are usually females and are loaded down with eggs. Fish under two pounds are better eating and are mostly males.

HOT SPOTS

Nearly any lake with walleye in northwestern Ontario will have some kind of bite going at last ice. Everyone has their favourite lake, but I’m partial to Lac des Mille Lacs, northwest of Thunder Bay. It’s darkstained water ensures a good daytime bite for walleye and the fish really start to stage in Sawmill Bay, Poplar Bay and a few other spots by the end of March. Shebandowan, a little closer to Thunder Bay, is another good late ice option, although you need to be mindful of closures at river mouths. Whitefish Lake, closer to the border, is also a popular walleye destination with several winter outfitters that can put you up in shack. Of course, there are many lakes scattered along the border that have great fishing late ice walleye fishing as well. A little investigative research will go a long way.

Gord Ellis hoists a beauty walleye caught in early April. | GORD ELLIS

The last days of winter can be some of the very best of all. Get out and catch some last ice walleye before Mother Nature takes the hard water away for another year.

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For author Douglas Wood, Fawn Island, set amid the beauty of Voyageurs National Park, is not just a charming wilderness hideaway; it is the entry to realms of thought and meaning. From its pineclad shores he searches for insights into the nature of neighborliness and independence, of community and solitude. He questions the notion of being a “force of nature” and the concept of time. These short, thought-provoking essays, both serious and humorous, are accompanied by the author’s original pen-and-ink drawings. Wood is also the author of the best-seller Old Turtle and, more recently, Deep Woods, Wild Waters.—Breana Roy

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In the summer of 1906, a Milwaukee businessman set out with his young sons and some friends to canoe and camp in the North Woods of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Canada. It was the first of several month-long journeys Howard Greene and “The Gang” would make over the years, each documented in handmade journals accompanied with photographs and maps. Greene captures images of logging and mining operations, remote Native American villages, trading posts, primitive dams and primitive camping. Introduced and annotated by his daughter, Greene’s journals are a window into the North Woods wilderness as it existed in the early 1900s.—Breana Roy

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SUCKER RIVER WHY GO: This St. Louis County stream just outside of Duluth has a decent stretch of water that is accessible to lake run species, such as steelhead, Kamloops and even pink salmon at various points in the year. There’s also brown and brook trout on the inland portion of this stream. ACCESS: There’s a decent amount of public access on this stream, both via multiple bridge crossing and a lot of easements, according to fly fishing guide Carl Haensel, whose business Namebini is located along the stream. VITALS: This 17.4-mile stream drops 830 feet from Paradise Lake in the Cloquet Valley State Forest and 2.4 miles of the stream are below the posted boundary, which generally corresponds to the area accessible to anadromous trout and salmon. That’s a considerable amount of water by North Shore stream standards, Haensel pointed out. GAME SPECIES PRESENT: Brook trout, brown trout, coaster brook trout, Kamloops rainbow trout, pink salmon, steelhead trout. STEAL YOUR RAINBOWS: Haensel notes the stream isn’t stocked, hasn’t been for a couple of decades, yet pulls lots of steelhead rainbow trout to its spring run. “It varies from year to year, but we need to continue to protect it,” he said, as talk of opening up steelhead trout harvest was heating up in DNR halls. It’s mainly a spring run, but when there’s been “enough” water, it is possible to get a few steelhead to show up in the fall. Haensel noted that the stream in the spring also gets a few Kamloops rainbow trout, and he encourages anybody catching one of these to harvest any rainbows they catch missing their adipose fin. Steelhead anglers are particularly concerned about the genetic integrity of the steelhead

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population upon a recent genetics study showing Kamloops and steelhead trout are widely crossbreeding, creating a genetically inferior hybrid. Haensel recommended stone flies for steelhead, noting the stream drops fast here. “It is not conducive to long casts and swinging flies,” he said. “You have to get down to find the fish...You have to make sure you are on the bottom to have a shot at it.” ACCESS ISSUES: Haensel urges anglers to know where they are going, and not to step onto private property. It’s to be noted that the mouth of the stream is privately held, though the landowner allows access. That was in jeopardy last year after some visitors to the land left trash on the land. “People need to strongly respect the land,” Haensel said. LITTLE PINKY: As mentioned, there is a pink salmon run in the fall. “It is pretty small, and they don’t make it much farther than the scenic route,” Haensel said. STREAM TROUT: The inland portion, both middle and upper sections, of the Sucker is an excellent brook trout stream, Haensel said, encouraging catch and release angling for this species. There are also brownies, particularly on the middle. This fishing is best from late spring to early summer, or the middle of May through the end of June, and picks

up again in September. Haensel said to use small streamers and fluffy dry flies for these trout.—Javier Serna

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Recapping Can-Am I sent in my registration in January for the Can-Am Crown 250. The race takes place in northern Maine, and it made sense to truckpool with other mushers to share travel costs, so I recruited a few. With the use of a large dog truck and trailer, we fit four teams in one rig—all women and North Shore mushers—Mary Manning, Jennifer Freking and Alice White, and an extra person to help with dog care. Matt, baby Sylvia and Matt’s mother flew out to Maine while the rest of us piled in the truck with all of our dogs, sleds and gear for the 36-hour trek across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, all of Ontario and part of Quebec. Northern Maine has all the charm of New England with rolling mountains for emphasis. Several mushers had insisted that this race would be more difficult than the Beargrease—that the hills were worse, if that could be possible. I looked forward to seeing for myself. Matt had run this race three years ago and dropped out half-way after his leaders became too sick to run. He ran it again the following year, taking third place. He had plenty of advice to offer. The morning that we loaded the dogs into the trailer in Minnesota, one of Jennifer’s dogs wasn’t eating, and she said this was unlike him. Dogs are often stressed when traveling and don’t always eat on the road, so I thought nothing of it. But on the morning of the race, one of my best eaters wouldn’t touch her food, and I realized then there might be a bug going around. The race starts in the middle of Fort Kent, Maine, a small town situated on the Allagash River on the border with Canada. We ran out of town on a flat snowmobile trail, turning into the hills and going south for 70 miles. I was able to take in the scenery during the daylight and the dogs had plenty of energy. Mostly I was slowing them down as I wanted to conserve their energy for later in the race. My dog Roxanne, who didn’t eat that morning, continued to refuse all snacks offered and began to vomit. I had to leave her behind at the first checkpoint. The Can-Am is an unassisted race. Whereas in a race like the Beargrease or the UP200, a musher’s handlers can meet you at each checkpoint, help you bed down the dogs and feed them and booty them for the next leg. At Can-Am, a musher must do all this herself. I was fifth into the first checkpoint and volunteers helped me park the team, and brought me water and my gear that I had sent ahead. I prepared food, took off booties and bedded down the team for a rest. The race rules mandate a minimum of 14 hours rest split up into four checkpoints. I planned to do three hours at the first, four at the second, three at the third and then four hours at the final checkpoint, which was required in the rules. A musher can take more than 14 hours but not less. After leaving Roxanne with the vets, we pulled out of Portage and ran on toward Rocky Brook. I left after the three men who were considered to be the front runners.

would catch the upward slant of the trail as it continued…up, up and up. I figured out that if I started singing or even gave a good cough, Ringo would yip and the dogs would break into a run. This would last 100 yards or so, just long enough to get us over the top of a hill. Finally, we went down into Allagash. After four hours rest we went on to the finish, leaving around 1 a.m. I had slept two and a half hours through the race at that point, and I started nodding off on the sled. For 20-30 miles I tried caffeine and an energy shot, sucking on candy, listening to music and shaking myself, but nothing worked. My head would roll to the side and then I’d wake up, over and over. Once the sky lightened and we headed down the mountain toward the finish,

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I had to leave two more dogs at Sylver— both had the stomach bug and were too dehydrated to continue. I left with eight dogs. In the first few miles, I struggled to get the team running at a good pace. I had six males and two females and I had been trying to find males that could run together but nothing was working. After trying every combination possible, I finally extended my gangline so that some dogs could run single. Then, my leader Beezus kept wobbling and I thought he was sick. I considered turning around and ending my race. I decided to give the team another couple miles. It turned out he was tripping in one of the many moose holes in the trail. We finally got momentum and went on into the dark. The run to Allagash is the most challenging leg because of the hills. Still, I didn’t think the hills were as difficult as Beargrease because they were longer and not quite as steep, making it easier for the dogs to get into a steady pace. Sometimes though, it didn’t seem we could possibly go up any more, and then my headlamp

The thoughts that went through my head during 30 hours on the sled runners changed from the highs when things are going great to the lows when it was impossible to see how this could be called “fun.” In the parking lot after the race, debriefing with other mushers, one said, “it’s a next year sport.” Indeed, we end a race and start thinking about next year and all that is to come. It’s a very hopeful sport in that way. Next year looms with the hope of new dogs on the team, different training, changes big and small that will give us that edge in a race. This year though, I am enjoying the remainder of spring. We still have a deep snow pack, puppies to train and more hours of sunshine every day.

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At Rocky, I took a nap and woke up feeling sick—mostly I think due to nerves. I felt better once I was back outside and attended to dropping another dog, Phoenix, who seemed to have some soreness that was causing a change in her normal running gait. While trying to get the dogs rebooted, one of my neutered males decided to jump a female in heat. This wasn’t a big problem because the male was fixed, but the team was wild and I could tell we were on the brink of either a huge fight or the dogs pulling the sled out of the checkpoint. I stopped booting, loaded the sled and took off. What followed was a fivehour slog to Camp Sylver. By this time, the stomach bug had taken hold of more dogs. Several had diarrhea and weren’t eating well. I felt like the run to Sylver was incredibly slow and long and I was shocked that no one passed me. As we neared Sylver, I started singing to the dogs. Suddenly, Ringo picked up on my energy, began yipping and drove the dogs into a sprinting frenzy. We ran into Sylver at a full sprint.

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April opens with Mars and Saturn paired in the predawn sky. On the move eastward, Mars passes a mere 1.3 degrees below Saturn on the 2nd. Just 25 days later, the gap has widened to 13 degrees, and Mars keeps right on going. The red planet also brightens dramatically as Earth closes in on it in the race around the sun. The distance between our worlds shortens from 103 million miles on the 1st to 79 million miles by month’s end.

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Meanwhile, Earth is about to catch up to Jupiter. As we draw nearer, Jupiter rises in the east earlier and earlier—from about three hours after sunset on the 1st to only half-an-hour after sunset on the 30th. At that point Jupiter will be up nearly all night, sweeping from east to west and clearly dominating the night sky. No wonder Jupiter was named for the king of the gods. Saturn and Mars follow Jupiter’s beacon; look to the south an hour or two before dawn to see all three planets. Now an “evening star,” Venus comes out in the sun’s afterglow. Late in the month,

you may catch Venus and Jupiter shining from opposite horizons, bracketing the early-evening sky with brilliance. The moon’s travels bring it into pairings with all four planets, starting on the 3rd, when a waning moon visits Jupiter. Between the 4th and 5th the moon passes over the brilliant red star Antares, the heart of Scorpius; and on the 7th it hangs close above Saturn and Mars. On the 17th, a young crescent moon of the next cycle makes a pretty pairing with Venus. On Sunday the 29th, April’s full moon arrives at 7:58 p.m. This is so close to the time the moon clears the horizon that it will appear perfectly full at that moment. And that night it’s Jupiter’s turn to follow a brighter orb across the sky. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. For more information and viewing schedules in Duluth, see the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at: d.umn.edu/planet.

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Most of us who straddle urban life and time spent in the outdoors can relate to that sense of yearning for wilderness when we’ve had enough of the noises, smells and crowds of the city. For a young woman growing up in Gothenberg, Sweden, that inner calling eventually became too loud to ignore, and led her to the birthplace of her mother and 11 generations of relatives who came before her. “Every single day from when I was about 16 years old I dreamed about moving to Grundtjärn,” writes Jonna Jinton in an email from her home, a little red house situated about a quarter mile from the nearest lake. “My mom was born here, and also my grandmother, and her mother... So this village is where my ancestors come from, and I think I could somehow feel that even when I was three years old. We had a little summerhouse here where we spent a week every year, and as long as I can remember, that week was the best time of the year for me.” With an old car, no job and a little bit of money, Jinton moved north to the tiny Swedish hamlet eight years ago when she turned 21. Located on the same latitude as Iceland and southern Nunavut, just below the Arctic Circle, Grundtjärn is surrounded by forests, meadows, lakes and the northern lights that inspire her professional photography and paintings. Wide open spaces and solitude also give her room to practice kulning, the term for a Nordic singing technique to herd livestock that dates back to medieval times. Jinton was first introduced to kulning during a

Jonna Jinton’s kulning brings in a herd of cattle. | JONNA JINTON grade school field trip to a musical museum in Stockholm. “A woman [demonstrated] kulning in front of us, and it was the most amazing sound I had ever heard. When I moved to this place and I could be all alone in the forest, I sometimes tried to make these highpitched sounds because the echoes were so magical,” she says. Traditionally practiced by Scandinavian women who herded cattle and lived on the fäbod, or summer grazing pasture, the sounds are usually improvised and vary in length. It’s hard to describe in words how the high-pitched melodies of kulning sound, but once you hear them, the feeling is unequivocal. “I wanted to learn kulning because the

sound really awakened a special feeling in me. It was as if the sound spoke to my soul and reminded me of something. It’s hard to describe in words,” says Jinton, who records videos of her kulning out to the lake, a meadow, and to herds of cattle that approach her in curiosity. Viewers that watch her YouTube channel from around the world seem to have the same reaction. “No matter from what country or culture, people from all over the world get the same kind of feeling as I do. As if it reminds [them] of something. It makes people get teary eyes and shivers all over, in a good way. The thing I really find special with this ancient herding song is that there is definitely something mystical about it. Why do both humans and animals seem to like this kind of music so much? In Swedish

it is called ‘fäbodmodus’ It’s not happy, and it’s not sad. But it’s some kind of longing or prayer-like sound, I think. As if someone is calling out, waiting for an answer. But also that is what it was used for: calling to communicate, both to humans and animals.” For Jinton, kulning has answered an inner call to tap into her cultural heritage while returning to the land her relatives made a living from. To hear her collection of video recordings, visit: youtube.com/ user/JonnaJinton.

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Evergreen trees have their own kind of antifreeze. The water inside the tree’s cells resists freezing—the water can actually stay liquid inside the evergreen’s cells even when it’s below 32 degrees F.—which is how they stay green all year round. If you’ve ever gotten too close to a pine tree and come away with a sticky mess on your clothes, you have encountered the pine tree sap— this special substance can stay liquid at below freezing temperatures.

birch), begin to wake up. Imagine that a tree has veins like we do that move water from their roots to the branches where tiny dormant buds start to unfurl. In the sugar maple, this movement of water is so prolific, that we can put a spigot in the tree and collect some of that water—also known as sap. In the sugar maple, this sap is sweet and can be boiled into a syrup. But it’s not the only Enjoy the unfurling of spring! tree that has sap. Birch trees also produce a sap that can be boiled into an edible syrup. Other trees produce sap too, but not all sap Here’s a sa m is sweet. ple list

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What some of us have simply called a “leisure walk in the woods” is emerging as a global wellness movement with the new name of “forest bathing”—and it’s getting lots of media attention. The age-old practice of walking barefoot in the grass, on the beach or elsewhere is now called ‘earthing’ or ‘grounding.’ And some innovative electronic artists are supposedly recording music from trees and plants. Mainstream media including CNN, CTV, National Geographic, The Atlantic, Canada’s major newspapers National Post and Globe & Mail have all featured stories and published articles about forest bathing with titles touting “Experience the magical practices of forest bathing”, “Why you should be forest bathing (and we don’t

mean shampoo)” or posing the question, “What the heck is forest bathing?”. The concept comes from the healing practice of Shinrin-Yoku developed in Japan in the early 1980s. The term means “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing.” In 1982, Japan made Shinrin-Yoku a part of its national health program, making it a cornerstone of its preventative health care and healing in Japanese medicine. The goal is to get people to slow down and reconnect with nature. While the benefits of a relaxing walk in the woods is something people have intuitively known to have calming, rejuvenating and restorative benefits, the preventative and health-enhancing benefits are scientifically being proven through research. Among the benefits are reduced blood pressure, lowered stress hormones, improved mental clarity, boosted immune system, increased energy levels and improved sleep, to name a few. In a CNN Article (August 2017), Dr. Nooshin Razani, a pediatrician and nature researcher with UCSF Benoiff Children’s Hospital Oakland, is quoted “Studies have shown that within 15 minutes of being in nature, your stress level goes down, your

The short 1km loop trail from the parking lot at Ouimet Canyon takes you through the boreal forest (forest bathing) to two viewing platforms jutting out over the rock edge for an amazing view of the canyon and landscape. Ouimet Canyon is a gorge cut into the rock of Lake Superior’s Ontario shore. | ELLE ANDRA-WARNER

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Growth rings of a tree at Bristol Zoo, England. Each ring represents one year; the outside rings near the bark are the youngest. | WIKIMEDIA heart rate, blood pressure improves. If you’re in nature longer, you can feel less depressed, less anxious. And if you’re in nature for a few days, you have much increased creativity and cognitive ability.” According to the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy (the organization that trains and certifies Forest Therapy Guides) forest bathing is “a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments”. This summer, University of Minnesota is offering monthly afternoon sessions on Shinrin Yoku with a certified forest guide at their Arboretum in Chaska. Another growing back-to-nature health movement is “earthing” (also known also as ‘grounding’), first introduced in the late 1990s by a retired U.S. cable TV executive Clint Ober, the author of “Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever?”. Simply put, it is about making direct skin contact with Earth—like walking barefoot on a beach, stone, soil or grass—or a conductive surface that is in direct contact with Earth. The idea is based on research that connecting to Earth’s electrical energy promotes physical well-being by transferring free electrons to replenish the body and bringing the body back in sync to its neutral state. Prominent medical doctors like cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, scientists like Dr. David Suzuki and some NASA astronauts have supported earthing. According to emerging research, including a study at one of Germany’s Max Planck Institutes, positive results include decreased pain, reduced inflammation, sleep improvements, reduced stress and increased energy. The famous nature writer Sigurd F. Olson from Ely, dedicated his book Wilderness Days—first published in 1958—to “all those who have listened to the Pipes of Pan along the waterways of the north”. Moving forward to the 21st century, some are finding ways to record the music of nature, like German sound artist Bartholomäus Traubeck who has designed equipment for tree rings to produce music.

“I think about where yoga was 30 years ago and where it is today, and I realize that forest therapy is making the same journey toward cultural definition in a way that will mainstream the practice,” said Ben Page, a certified forest therapy guide who founded Shinrin Yoku Los Angeles. (Quoted in article by Meeri Kim, “Forest Bathing is latest fitness trend to hit U.S. – Where Yoga was 30 years ago.” Washington Post, May 17, 2016.) Tree rings have been compared to the grooves of a record in that both contain data. Traubeck designed a special turntable designed to read tree rings like music tracks, producing music described as “aesthetically beautiful while at the same time strangely ethereal.” Traubeck, who has said each tree produces a different tune, produced a music album in 2012 titled “Years” featuring tunes from spruce, oak, maple, alder, walnut and birch trees. Can plants make music? Back 42 years ago (1976) in Damanhur community near Turin, Italy, researchers were exploring ‘plant intelligence’ and wondered if it was possible to communicate with plants by means of music. They created a device that measures the electromagnetic changes on the surface of plant leaves and roots, translating the micro-currents into music through synthesizer. Calling it the “Music of the Plants,” the plant music is now featured on videos and CDs, as well as at live concerts and presentations at festivals around the world. England’s sonic artist and environmental designer Mileece is also a creator of plant music using electrodes on plant leaves.

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WELCOME TO “THE BASE CAMP”! 77 ac of wild forest for hunting or just creating trails. Already set up with a main cabin w/ mud room, open kitchen to the living room and 2 bedrooms. 2 add’l guest cabins. Detached garage with heated and insulated work shop, drilled well. There is a sauna/shower house on the premises.

MLS# 6029226 $139,900 REDUCED!

COMFORTABLE AND CUTE MINT LOG CABIN! 20 ACRES AND YOUR OWN POND! Screened

porch extends the living space in the warm months, overlooking the pond! Rugged terrain, not for the faint of heart! A must see Log Cabin in the Woods, Year Round Living!

MLS#6028795 $189,900 REDUCED!

LOW MAINTENANCE RENTAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Enjoy solid long term rentals, self-sustaining solid local businesses. Highway frontage and Room to Expand Up! Support the Local Economy and Enjoy some passive income, Buy Now and bring your ideas for expansion! MLS#6028366 $334,900 SUPER VALUE!

Call TIMBERWOLFF REALTY or visit www.timberwolffrealty.com for more information! NORTHERN WILDS

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CAMPN’, HUNTN’, FUN GETAWAY LAND, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! SILVER BAY TO FINLAND

SCHROEDER AND TOFTE AREAS

LUTSEN AREA

Maple Leaf Lane off Hwy 1 near Finland. It’s a quiet getaway cabin, rustic living. Super hunting spot, man cave cabin! MLS# 6030497 $59,900

Sawbill Trail Tofte Lake Superior Views, Mature Spruce forest with driveway and well in place!

LeVeaux Creek Runs Through this Sweet Build Site, minutes to Lutsen Ski Resort! Lake Views!

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

Whitetail Ridge Overlooking Lake Superior! Just off Highway 1, Enjoy Sprawling Lake and Ridgeline views and Rugged Terrain! Yr Round Access, Electric.

LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds!

MLS# 6024856 $110,000

30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 Rock Road in Silver Bay area! Great build site with creek frontage! MLS#2308638 $45,000 REDUCED! Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borderscommon land! MLS#2309096 $39,000 REDUCED!

MLS#6030129 $99,900

MLS#2220050 $69,000

Just Up the Sawbill Trail Grab your little piece of the Northwoods, rolling terrain and small community feel with year round access, great build sites!

MLS#2070509 Prices from $24,900!!

Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr!

MLS#2296509 $79,900

1046 Cramer Rd-Schroeder-40 ac with creek and tons of Maples! OMG it’s a beautiful parcel with high elevations and ravine like creek. Driveway is in! MLS#6028837 $98,000

SCHROEDER AND TOFTE AREAS

BIG TIME VIEWS of Lake Superior-Tofte, Excellent value at Johannes Toftey MLS#6029322 $68,500

MLS#2024250 $49,900 REDUCED!

DRAMATIC Mountain Top Views, Rolling Hills, Maple Forests fading in to Spruce and Pine and year round access.

$70,000 MLS#2090659 39 ACRES!

87 High Ridge Dr-Lot 3 Sugarloaf Retreats! Driveway in, cleared build site, just plan your North Shore home to take advantage of the Awesome Ridgeline Views! MLS#6030129 $59,000

Prime Build Site(s) just off theCaribou at Jonvick Creek! MLS#2240533 $49,000 Gorgeous 5 acre parcels in the Heart of Lutsen paved Caribou Trail locale bordering USFS lands! MLS#2174799 From $54,900 - $77,500

Ridgetop Views Overlooking Caribou Lake! Tuck your home in to the Maple hillside in Lutsen, year round access. Super Location!

from Hwy.

LARGE LAKE SUPERIOR PARCEL, JUST AN HOUR FROM DULUTH! Rolling

LUTSEN’S ROLLINS CREEK ROAD LAKE SUPERIOR! Build Ready, good buffer from

MLS#6032772 $499,900

MLS#2216560 $45,000

Nice large parcel #19 at Sugarloaf Retreats, Boreal Forest land with yr rd access/electric.

MLS#6032752 $250,000

own paradise on Lake Superior!

Ski Hill Road lands, Boreal Lane is your Key To Mountain Top Living! 5 ac lots from

Maple Leaf Trail at Jonvick, Maples Galore! Nice elevated build site. Yr Round access, electric.

JUST NORTH OF SILVER BAY, PALISADE VIEWS OF LAKE SUPERIOR! Gorgeous Views down the Coastline and Well buffered

MLS#2313255 $235,000

MLS#6029115 $37,500

MLS#2309328+ FROM $39,000

Maples Galore, Acreage! Schroeder Location with Yr Round Access and Electric!

MLS#6031140 $41,900

Wilderness Lutsen location at Tait Lake- backlot with Driveway in place! Yr Round and Electric

Heartland of Lutsen, 80 ac at the Foothills of Ski Hill ridge, near downtown Lutsen!

MLS#6029324 $49,000 MLS#6029593 $99,000

MLS#6028619 $67,500

Ridgetop 5+ ac in Lutsen, Fantastic location, minutes to the Ski Hill, Yr Round Living with some Lake Superior Views, perfect for 2 story walk out home. MLS# 603266 $49,900

Woodland Foothills Build Ready lots, Shared Water & Community Septic from

30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land with year round access and electric at street with Views of Lutsen’s famed Clara Lake! MLS#2080599 $137,500

SCHROEDER, JUST OVER AN HOUR FROM DULUTH! Home site just 40 ft from the

terrain, level shoreline, and nearly 600 ft of it! Enjoy your

Nice parcel bordering USFS land, driveway roughed in, access to Tait Lk! MLS#6023412 $35,000

Overlook at LeVeaux Mountain-Tofte! Serene Woodsy setting with Lake Views!

LAKE SUPERIOR LANDS Big Lake, level easy access, well buffered from Hwy!

LUTSEN AREA

Maples with lots of Elbow Room, Year Round access MLS#2312987 $119,000 and nice location between Cross River in Schroeder Over 8 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen! and Finland! MLS#6028422 $59,000

Marks Drive Build Ready parcel in Silver Bay. City Utilities, Super location for a nice family home! Great neighborhood. MLS#6031871 $22,000

10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples to a Sweet Building site Perched Over a Mixed Boreal Forest. Year Round Access and Electric at Road!

MLS#6031876 $65,000

MLS#6024972 $49,000

MLS#6029557+ $59,000 TO $99,000 GRAND MARAIS AREA

20 Acres near Pike Lake, minutes to the new Boat Landing! Driveway is in place, nice shed. Panoramic Wilderness! MLS#6028569 $69,000

Grand Marais Meadows on County Rd 7, Gorgeous Setting, Super location! MLS#6029849+ $65,000 Quiet Side of Town, a Creek meanders Through, Cleansing. Large lots, surveyed and build ready. Just Imagine, New Construction in the heart of Grand Marais!

MLS#6031883 $54,900 ASK ABOUT ADJOINING LAND!

MLS#6028429 $56,500

INLAND LAKE LANDS RUSTIC GETAWAY Lakeshore, Isabella area. Mature pines, end of the road location on Swallow Lake!

CHRISTINE LAKE 10 AC bordering Superior

MLS#2300576 $64,900

National Forest, Yr Round Access, electric/broadband avail. Hill top build site overlooking mature white pine, cedar lined shoreline on Christine. Serenity Now!

HOVLAND’S TREASURE on Tom Lake, prime

MLS#6023288 $99,900

MLS#6032237 $124,900

PIKE LAKE LUTSEN SIDE! Premium

lake only access with large acreage, privacy galore!

Hwy, Spectacular Views!

MLS#6028455 $225,000

Shoreline, nice and rocky! South facing build site, boreal forest. Lot 6 Willard Lane, must see!

MLS#6031145 $199,900 DEERYARD LAKE EAST SIDE, bay shallow

JUST IMAGINE, A MODERN NEW CONSTRUCTION BUNGALOW ON LUTSEN’S CASCADE BEACH RD!

shoreline but great views to the west down the lake! Boardwalk in place for lake access.

MLS#6031104 $74,900

Build it on this Dreamy Parcel, Have Vision!

MLS#2308906 $299,000 ALL TO YOURSELF! 400+ FT, WITH ACCESSIBLE LEDGEROCK, OCCASIONAL BEACH! Rollins Creek Rd Lutsen Locale, Historical Nature.

MLS#6031579 $499,900

SIMPLE LIVING ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

A Step up from Thoreau’s Cabin, Enjoy the peace and quiet this lovely little cabin offers on over 300 ft of Lake Superior Shoreline! Electric, and Nice gas Stove makes this a comfy and welcoming Cabin!

MLS#6026595 $240,000

LUTSEN LAKESHORE ON DEERYARD!

Year Round access, elec/broadband. Maple hillside, Rocky prime shoreline!

MLS#6027527 $189,900

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

Surfside on Lake Superior

New townhomes, total coastal luxury right on the shore of Lake Superior. 3,000 s/f, 3BR, 3BA. Quarter-share ownership w/ ﬂexibility for personal use & rental income. Excellent family retreat or investment property. Prices from $179K-$225K, includes furnishings.

Blueﬁn Bay Condos & Townhomes SOLD

Blueﬁn Unit 7

Blueﬁn Unit 27

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

1 BR, 1 BA. Charming unit with brand new bath, kitchen, and ﬁreplace.

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

NEW

Blueﬁn Unit 37

Blueﬁn Unit 61

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

3 BR, 3 BA Blueﬁn’s largest town home. Grosses over $110K in rental income. Absolutely stunning.

Deb Niemisto 218-370-8434

NORTHWOODS REALTY

Nan Bradley 218-370-8433

218-663-6886 | eric@blueﬁnbay.com

lockport@boreal.org

www.coldwellbankernorthwoods.com Lake Superior Access 2895 E Hwy 61 - Grand Marais

Commercial - 126 Airport Rd Grand Marais Airport

Commercial hangar, heated, electric, insulated, rental income. MLS 2116969 $275,000

Lutsen Clara Lake Lot 15 Island Circle Build your dream lake cabin on SW facing 200’ lot in the Superior Nat’l Forest. Hiking & biking trails nearby, minutes from Lutsen & Grand Marais. MLS 6028329 $149,000

7072 Two Moose Trail Wilson Lake - Finland

PRICEED C REDU

Check out this cute one level log sided 2 BD home, big kitchen, garage, low maintenance. MLS 6029561 $268,900

Experience Solitude on one of the most beautiful lakes around. Acreage with many amenities ready for use & enjoyment. MLS 608329 $246,900

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Listing Spotlight

Homes and Land

Lutsen Real Estate Group Using a fundamental business approach for all your real estate needs Office 218-663-7971

lutsenrealestategroup.com

Frank Lehto 218-387-4955

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294

Cathy Hahn 218-370-0139

Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7971

Mike Larson 218-370-1536

Grand Marais Area

24-40 Baraga Cross Rd

Beautiful cedar-sided, well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath year-round home a stone’s throw away for Lake Superior and the Baraga Cross historical site located between Tofte and Schroeder (in Schroeder). A cute guest cabin, superbly crafted dove-tail log sauna and large garage complete the setting. Launch your canoe at the adjacent park, and collect driftwood and agates that wash up on the cobblestone beach. Varied shoreline nearby includes large expanse of ledgerock as well as the mouth of the Cross River – and only a short hike to one of the most impressive waterfalls on the North Shore! MLS 6032845 $469,500

Lutsen Area Homes and Townhomes Lutsen Resort – Log Cabin #403 Ever so seldom does a Lutsen Resort authentic Log Cabin become available for sale. Here is your opportunity to become part of this unique family of home ownership at Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior. Outstanding views – awesome cabin. Call today for your private showing.

MLS 6030300 $399,000

Nicely appointed and extremely well maintained beautiful 3 bedroom home just west of Grand Marais. Home includes a two stall garage with adjacent office, workshop, wine room and more. Many wonderful upgrades made to home in 2010. Nice clean yard and garden areas. Move in ready. All you need is the key. call our office today to schedule your private showing.

MLS 6029508 NEW PRICE $359,900

Outstanding Land Values in Lutsen Lockport Historic Sites Great Lutsen Location. Private 7 parcel sub-division with 5 lots remains. Five acre minimum lot sizes. Walking distance to Clearview, Credit Union combined with close and convenient access to area businesses and local recreational opportunities and attractions. Very nice build sites. Walking distance to Clearview and Credit Union Wooded lots, private but about as convenient as the area has to offer. Very good values. Buy today, build or hold.

Lot 1 B1 5.03 acres $39,000

Lot 4 B1 5.01 acres $39,000

Lot 2 B1 6.54 acres $45,000

Lot 6 B1 5.16 acres $39,000

Lot 5 B1 5.31 acres $39,000

EARN MONEY WHEN YOU ARE AWAY BY PLACING YOUR HOME IN OUR VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM. Give Andrew a call at 218-663-7971 When you visit our website www.lutsenrealestategroup.com you will find additional information on all properties in the area accompanied by multiple photographs for a more comprehensive overview of properties you may be interested in. 54

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Using a fundamental business approach for all your real estate needs Office 218-663-7971

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LUTSEN – TOFTE – VACANT LAND PARCELS WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Tofte Airport

Caribou Hillside

The Tofte Airport home-sites derives its name from the former and now inactive airstrip once serving smaller aircraft. Today, the airstrip is now dedicated to open space and provides a nice buffer between the lower and upper plat development. These home-sites likely provide some of the greatest affordability and convenience in the Lutsen-Tofte area. Just three blocks from Lake Superior and five minutes from the ski area and golf course.

Tucked along the hillside of Caribou Lake, these home-sites offer privacy, a private homeowner’s association, larger lot sizes, a clean forest floor covered in a canopy of beautiful nature maples and conifers. This development is restricted to 20 home-sites. Please contact listing office today for a private tour.

Lot 2 W 2.36 acres $29,500

Lot 3 E 2 acres $24,750

Lot 4 W 2.19 acres $27,500

Lot 5 E 2.42 acres $24,750

Lot 5 W 2.15 acres $26,125

Lot 7 E 2 acres $27,500

Lot 6 W 2.10 acres $24,750

L2 B3 2.17 acres $30,250

Lot 7 W 2 acres$26,125

L7 B3 2 acres $30,250

Lot 2 E 2 acres $24,750

Tait Pines

Lot 2 Bl 1 $40,000

Lot 6 Blk 1 $47,500

Lot 5 Blk 3 $42,500

Lot 9 Blk 3 $42,500

Lot 3 Blk 1 $40,000

Lot 1 Blk 2 $45,000

Lot 6 Blk 3 $42,500

Lot 10 Blk3 $42,500

lot 4 Blk 1 $40,000

Lot 2 Blk 2 $50,000

Lot 7 Blk 3 $42,500

Lot 5 Blk 1 $47,500

Lot 1 Blk 3 $99,000

Lot 8 Blk 3 $42,500

Johannes Toftey Lots Lot 2 2.0 acres $34,500

Lot 3 2.3 acres $35,000

Lot 6 2.18 acres $40,000

Lot 1 2 acres $29,000

Lot 14 2.52 acres $29,000

Lot 15 2.05 acres $39,000

Lot 22 2.25 acres $35,750

Lot 13 2.04 acres $29,000

Lot 16 2 acres $45,500

Jonvick Creek Sites in Lutsen

Tait Pines is a private sub-division located adjacent to Tait Lake just 13 miles up the Caribou Trail from Lutsen. This is a mixed forest area including old growth White Pine with a variety of different terrain features. Accessible Yearround with privately maintained roads and wonderful building sites. This developments sits adjacent to USFS land.

L3 B5 2.14 acres $39,875

L1 B2 2.26 acres $39,875

L2 B5 2.16 acres $39,875

L1 B13 2.72 acres $43,450

L1 B5 2.65 acres $39,875

L4 B6 2.26 acres $43,450

L3 B6 2.37 acres $39,875

L1 B7 1.92 acres $49,500

L2 B6 2.15 acres $39,875

L5 B10 2.52 acres $57,750

L1 B6 2.64 acres $39,875

L4 B10 2.32 acres $55,000

L2 B2 2.06 acres $39,875

Superior National Golf Course Homesites Few Golf Courses have been built on land as spectacular as Superior National. And more recently the golf course just completed its nearly $4.5 million course improvement project on the River and Canyon Nines. The homesites listed below are tucked within the Cedar Forest along River 6 fairway and River 6 green. With water, sewer, power and broadband available, combined the sounds of the Poplar River just across the fairway and so much more beauty, the value offered simply is unbelievable. Act now, the golf course will launch its new marketing campaign early 2018 announcing the grand-re-opening – with that, lot prices will likely increase next year.

Lot 8 Block 5. Private lot tucked along River 6 Fairway. Water, sewer, power curbside. Great value. (Owner/Agent) MLS 602078 $64,500 Lot 6 Block 5. This was one of the very first lots purchased because of its outstanding location. Nestled adjacent to the River 6 Green - it offers so much. Great build site with outstanding orientation. Access to all HOA utilities.

MLS 6028392 $92,500

Winding through the Sawtooth Mountain highlands, the private road takes you through a mature maple forest: you have found your new homesite nestled in the hills, overlooking a trout stream with views of Lake Superior. Build the home of your dreams in the woodland paradise, only minutes from everything Lutsen has to offer; connect with a network of groomed cross-country ski trails, or set off on a snowmobile adventure on the adjacent trail system. Deer, fox, lynx and maybe the occasional moose will be your neighbors visiting your backyard. Several lots to choose from, ready for you to plan your Lutsen getaway home.

Lot 6 Blk 10 1.50

29,500

Lot 1 Blk 14 2.67

49,000

Lot 2 Blk 11 1.62

49,000

Lot 1 Blk 2

1.95

35,000

Lot 48 Blk

3.96

59,000

Lot 5 Blk 11 1.75

49,000

Lot 2 Blk 10 1.70

45,000

Lot 2 Blk 14 2.78

49,000

Lot 1 Blk 12 2.65

54,900

Lot 7 Blk 14 4.82

45,000

Lot 4 Blk 10 1.15

49,000

Lot 6 Blk 14 3.96

59,000

Lot 5 Blk 10 2.15

49,000

Other Vacant Land Parcels Tait Lake, Lutsen

Mountain Ash Lane

Recent sales of undeveloped lakeshore lots show prices exceeding $200,000. Lots 16 and 17 have the benefit of Tait Lake access without lakeshore prices. Tucked hillside overlooking Tait Lake on Caps Trail, Lot 16 offers 2.8 acres with convenient and deeded access to the associations’ private dock. Lot 17 provides the same with 3.3 acres. Beautiful, wild and unspoiled and simply outstanding values.

Cedar covered hillside overlooking Lake Superior in Lutsen. Roads and survey completed for small subdivision. Perfect opportunity to own large acreage in Lutsen overlooking Lake Superior or develop a small subdivision. Final plat not recorded.

Lot 16. MLS 6024063 $49,000 Lot 17. MLS 6032097 $54,000

30.89 acres MLS 1600605 Price $$649,000

xxx 342 Rd Finland Large parcel covered in Maples, Birch, and other mixed forest. Can be sold as parcels. See MLS # 24295,24293,24297,24298, no gravel mining for 10 years from date of purchase

160 acres MLS 1968744 Price $299,000

EARN MONEY WHEN YOU ARE AWAY BY PLACING YOUR HOME IN OUR VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM. Give Andrew a call at 218-663-7971 NORTHERN WILDS

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101 West Hwy. 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 info@cbnorthshore.com

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On Lake Superior

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68 Trailsyde

41 Naniboujou Trail

1000’ of beautifully rugged and secluded shore. 6 lots, house structure; you finish the interior, plus more than 30A of land to ensure ample exclusivity and privacy.

MLS 6026201 $995,000

Clean, solid Lake Superior 4BR, 3BA home with a million dollar view. Practical layout, natural stone fireplace customizes den and multiple decks for you to enjoy the views.

7044 W Hwy 61

3BR, 3BA designed with appreciation for quality. 132’ gravel beach perfect for walking, fires, and kayaks! Family room, sauna, attached garage, workshop and large deck.

MLS 6029901 $569,900

MLS 6031425 $399,900

4794 Chicago Bay Rd

3298 W Hwy 61

3BR, 2BA, great room with floor to ceiling windows and a cobblestone fireplace. Multi-level lakeside deck, sunny 3 season porch, 157’ Lake Superior shore.

4.44A with 334’ shore located within the confines of Cascade River State Park. Guest home, 32x 40 garage and shop. Both homes are being offered fully furnished so you can start enjoying all that winter on the Lake has to offer.

MLS 6032511 $539,900

MLS 6032509 $770,000

Lake Superior Lots

L a ke S u p e r i o r V i e w

2884 W Hwy 61 - $279,900

1.30A, very attractive piece of vacant lakeshore located just past Terrace Point. 371’ of stunning ledgerock shoreline, with incredible views of the Grand Marais Harbor and the Sawtooth Mountain Ridge Line.

MLS 6027340

2888 W Hwy 61 - $249,900

Fabulous views of both Artist Point and the Sawtooth Mountains! Stunning Lake Superior lot with 1.24A, 200’ ledgerock shoreline embedded with Thomsonite Stones.

MLS 6027323

Stonegate Rd $194,900 - $199,900

2 lots along scenic Chicago Bay. Nicely wooded and private! 1-2A with 200+’ shore.

MLS 6030329

Co Rd 67 $72,000 - $82,000

Com m e r c ia l

Check out the views from these properties! 2 .7 - 3.48A with all utilities readily available - electric, broadband & telephone. DNR owned Lake Superior shoreline across the road so you can have the enjoyment of the lake without the cost.

MLS 6029971

Gunflint Trail - $87,500

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108-2 Gunflint Trail

Great commercial location with access off Gunflint Trail and Co. Rd. 7. Additional property available, or purchase with less frontage if you only want the shop building & area.

MLS 6024280 $124,900

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Year round 6.46A on county maintained road with plenty of privacy. The cleared path up the property will help you visualize your future home on the North Shore! Also in close proximity to hiking, biking & skiing trails! MLS 6026498

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Co Rd 7 - $69,900

Beautifully wooded 7.7A, wonderful views of Lake Superior, just minutes from town on a county maintained road. Septic sites id’d, building site has been identified. MLS 6026821

Bally Creek Rd - $59,000

108 Gunflint Trail

4BR, 2BA home right on the Gunflint Trail. This lot is commercially zoned with great visible location at the beginning of the Gunflint Trail. 2.5 car garage could be converted to retail space.

MLS 6031733 $199,900

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8 N. Broadway

Prime commercial property has immediate income. Two upper level apartments with space for more, plus storefront, and grounds rental.

MLS 6029037 $477,500

2 great 7+A parcels just minutes from town! Lake Superior views and mature trees! Recreation trails close by. MLS 6030620

Co Rd 48 - $85,000

Two 5+A lots with great country location, yet minutes to town. Lake Superior Views and mature trees. Recreation trails close by. MLS 6030623

Homes & Cabins Facebook.com/ cbnorthshore61 Coldwell Banker North Shore 319 E 2nd Ave

Purchase three rental units for the price of a single home, or the lower units can be combined leaving a nice little family home with a studio apartment overhead. Or restore home into a two story single family home.

MLS 6027869 $168,000

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176 Camp 15 Loop

160A with 180+ degree views of the surrounding foothills. Very diverse forest... spruce bogs, cedar swamps, healthy birch groves, spruce, fir and healthy white pine. Owner/agent.

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MLS 2313220 $149,900

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175 Whippoorwill Ln

24+A with a 1944 sq ft pole building. What a spot for a hike-in writer’s cabin, artist’s retreat...or whatever your heart desires. Additional 12A and home is also available.

MLS 6030050 $89,900

2BR, 2BA year-round home with all the modern amenities, in a private remote setting. Open living space is perfect for entertaining. All on 6A!

Remote, turn-key rustic getaway on 53A. Heavily wooded rolling topography with an abundance of wildlife; moose, grouse, deer, and more.

MLS 6032433 $176,000

MLS 6027942 $54,900

160 Whippoorwill Ln

1473 Gunflint Trail

133 Tower Rd

True retreat from the rush of modern life. Off grid with full solar power, propane wall heat and wood fireplace. Nearly end of the road privacy. Log and half log sided construction.

Adorable one room year round cabin close to the water’s edge of Devil Track River! Convenient location close to town. The land is stunning and complete with trails, bridges, perennial flowers!

MLS 6032698 $249,900

MLS 6030049 $139,900

MLS 6033277 $169,000

1BR timber frame home with 2 lofts, great for guests. 56 x 40 garage with rec room. Sauna, another double garage and a well built storage shed all on 37A of beautiful forest.

Condos

Land W Hwy 61

1636 Camp 20 Rd

210 Bloomquist Mtn Rd

Great location and development opportunities right off Hwy 61! 7.1A, zoned commercial and R-1. Additional R-1 acreage available.

County Rd 7

North Rd 20A, very private, year round access. Power, phone and broadband available at the road!!

Super private piece of land with 6.83A that directly abuts Federal land. There is a seasonal camper on the property that is perfect if you are only using a few times a year.

Unit 37 - MLS 6033212 $315,000

wooded parcels close to town. Babbling, gurgling creek for your boundary.

Silver Fox Rd

Unit 3 - MLS 6031810 $299,000

25+A close to Grand Marais; healthy mix of trees with a very gently rolling topography. Approximately 800’ frontage on the Fall River.

MLS 6025690 $25,900

Rosebush Hill Lane Nicely wooded 5.40A with shared driveway only minutes from town. Identified septic sites and fully surveyed! Approx. 430’ of creek frontage. OWNER will consider a Contract for Deed!

MLS 6030629 $45,000 - $47,500

MLS 2170380 $149,900 MLS 6024552 $39,900

Coyote Ridge Three 5A, private, beautifully MLS 6021224 $45,000 - $65,000

MLS 6030910 $89,900

MLS 6030911 $49,900

Bluefin Bay has stunning Lake views and accessaward winning amenities and restaurants! Excellent rental potential.

MLS 6028579 $58,000

2BR, 2BA unit

MLS 6031424 $59,900

SOLD

Peaceful and quiet 5A close to town with easements onto Federal Land.

2BR, 2BA unit

Unit 61- MLS 6032687 $564,000

County Rd 48

3BR, 3Ba unit

2 lots 5-7A, 5+ and 7+A lots at a great country location just minutes from town. Recreation trails close by.

East Bay Suites

Own a piece of the North Shore and generate significant income as well. This stunning 3BR, 2BA condo is one of the top condos in demand at prestigious East Bay Suites.

Wildwood Acres

5 parcels in Wildwood Acres! .9A to 1.85A. Nicely wooded and private. Residential neighborhood.

MLS 6031563 $20,000 - $35,000

5.72A of nicely wooded land with gently rolling topography AND approx. 500’ frontage on the Rosebush Tributaries. OWNER will consider a Contract for Deed!

MLS 6030899 $39,900

Boulder Point Rd

3.55A in Lutsen off the Ski Hill Rd. Abuts State Scenic and Natural area providing hundreds of acres of untouched land.

78 Squint Lake Rd 5A surrounded on 2 sides

MLS 6031787 $59,900

MLS 6020283 $59,900

Conveniently located near public access to Lake Superior, Kadunce Wayside, Kadunce River, Superior Hiking Trail and more.

by government land. Convenient mid-trail location.

Railroad Drive 1.7A in the heart of Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees. Convenient location. MLS 6023743 $39,900

Broadway Ave Wonderful location, oversize lot is open to many opportunities for development and use.

MLS 6031909 $48,000

Co Rd 67 2.24A, year round access, directly abuts

State Land to the east. Fully surveyed and well-built private driveway. MLS 6029973 $39,900

SOLD

Bluefin Bay Tofte

Oversize lot on Co Rd 7 but inside the city. The obvious benefits of broadband and other services.

Stonegate Rd 2A on public portion of desirable Stone Gate Road with lots of potential uses. Power, phone, and broadband are a stone’s throw away.

UNIT 210 - MLS 6033341 $335,000

2965 E Hwy 61

SOLD

MLS 6031864 $15,900

Victory Lane

20A with great building sites overlook a beautiful beaver pond and some great building sites overlooking the pond.

D L O

MLS 6032536 $25,000

E County Rd 14

SOLD

Private 5A piece of property out of town yet close enough for school and work. The road is in place and great building sites whether it’s a year round home or a getaway cabin.

MLS 6032716 $37,500

MLS 6029678 $18,400

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Surfside

Grand Marais Condo

3BR, 3BA end unit with great views of Lake Superior. Excellent rental history!

UNIT #20 MLS 6031483 $209,900

3BR, 3BA, can be divided into two separate units for rental flexibility.

Located in the heart of Grand Marais. Includes heated underground parking, security system and much more. 2BR, 2BA with full loft

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MLS 6023870 $204,000 MLS 6032407 $204,000

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Poplar Lake

Custom built, 4BR home on 4A. 250’ of shore with dock in a secluded bay. Vaulted ceilings, log beams,lots of woodwork. Screen porch on the full, walk-out lower level.

MLS 6019286 $549,900

BOB CARTER 370-9054

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Tom Lake

RICK AUSTIN 388-9434

JULIE JOYNES CARLSON 370-8068

VERY private cabin on the coveted Greenwood Lake! 4.59A, 366’ shore, private bay, very accessible shoreline, dock, sandy swimming area, walking trails, mature trees and year round access. Cabin has full bunk beds, indoor dining and propane stove/fridge.

MLS 6033167 $99,900

MLS TBD $209,900

Inland Lake Lots Tom Lake

Squint Lake

Private 34+A and 600’ of shore. Property is surveyed and septic sites are identified. Will consider owner financing to a qualified buyer.

2.13A with lovely old white pine trees! Mid trail location, 221’ shore, abuts USFS.

MLS 6028920 $75,000

MLS 6028673 $149,900

Year round access with 171’ shore. Driveway in place and a cleared building site, together with some stairs to the lake.

MLS 6032510 $53,900

The only private parcel on Chester Lake. One of a kind opportunity! 40A, 300’ frontage! Rough cabin sold “as is”.

MLS 6031924 $139,900

Convenient mid-trail location with deeded lakeshore access. Building site cleared, driveway in, utilities available.

5A with great building spots with views overlooking both Onagon and Cupid Lakes. 1000’of shore between both lakes. Federal Land to the west.

.94A with 291’ of shore. Healthy mix of huge white pines, cedars & balsams. Cleared building site, electricity, phone & broadband available.

1.1A with 222’ of shore. Electricity and broadband close by. Lot is gently rolling and there is a creek running along the west boundary line.

MLS 2158160 $52,500

Two Island

5+ A of wooded land with 500+’ of shorelinea nd state land on two sides! Year round access; great recreational area.

MLS 6023533 $74,900

MLS 6028705 $169,900

Over 200A of land, much of it abutting State and Federal land giving you access to thousands of acres!

MLS 6028671

170A+ Camp 20 Rd - $149,900

Heavily forested land that has been replanted with many beautiful pine trees. Rolling topography with many building sites and hiking trails. Features a gravel pit on the northwest corner and a small wildlife pond to the south. State land to the south.

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MLS 6029825 $39,000

43A County Road 7 - $299,900

Nicely wooded with excellent development potential. Close to hospital and all the amenities of Grand Marais.. Multiple zoning (R1 & Far 3), survey and wetlands delineation completed in 2007. Electric at road.

MLS 2170711

MLS 6022459

Give us a call to discuss current market conditions and valuations for your property.

NORTH SHORE

MLS 6029826 $99,900

Lar ge Acr eage 200A Camp 12 Rd - $159,900

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Onagon Lake

Poplar Lake

One of only 4 lots on south shore. Private 2.34A with 200’ frontage on excellent trout lake!

KALI BLOMBERG 370-9260

Chester Lake

MLS 6022402 $149,900

Kemo Lake

ERIC FROST 370-1362

Greenwood Lake

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets from this sweet 2BR fully furnished cabin sitting just a few feet from the water’s edge. 220 ft. of incredibly beach shoreline plus there is a boathouse for added storage. Cabin is off grid with propane lights, heat and fridge. Easy access to the lake and excellent water clarity.

110A W Highway 61 - $649,900

Nicely wooded land with varied elevations on the Highway 61 corridor. Year round access via Highway 61 and County Road 7. Many development options with multiple zoning: Far-3, R-1 and commercial.

MLS 2164180

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES

LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES EXPANSIVE LAKE SUPERIOR RETREAT. Lake Superior charm

and seclusion awaits on this park-like private retreat property with almost 90 acres, 1793 feet of shore, and 3 classic Aldrich log cabins with outstanding lake views. A rare, unique opportunity! MLS# 6030553

$2,250,000 STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS.

FOUR SEASONS GUEST HOUSE.

MLS# 6030289 $515,000 PANORAMIC LAKE SUPERIOR. Gorgeous 10

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

LAKE SUPERIOR HOME SITE. Great Lake

$299,000 LUTSEN LAKE SHORE

MLS# 6033420 $249,000 REDUCED!

$259,000

MARK LAKE - 159 ACRES.

The only private land on Mark Lake! Good northern fishing. 200ft. Shoreline, forestry road or snowmoblie access. Motivated Seller!

acres of Cook County land with 6 lakes. Over 10,000' of shoreline. Various parcels spread across the Superior National Forest, most accessible via forest service roads. The Mark Lake parcel is 159 acres with 200’ shoreline for sale separately: $219,000.

MLS# 6025545 $3,100,000 SECLUSION AND SERENITY IN MAPLE FOREST. Immaculate,

Mulfinger designed 2 bdrm, 2 bath home situated perfectly into the terrain with rock outcroppings and stunning views through the tree tops. Deep woods privacy, beautiful features and 220' lake shore. MLS# 6032538 $359,900

MLS# 6026299 $239,000

WILDERNESS SETTING TUCKER LAKE.

A perfect place for your cabin or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. 3.68 acres and 554’ shoreline. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access. MLS# 2309237 $222,900

CABIN WITH BWCAW VIEW ON MCFARLAND. This super 2

bdrm cabin has great views of the Palisades and the west end of McFarland Lake. Just a stone’s throw from the BWCAW! Comes furnished including pontoon boat, fishing boats, canoe,

DEVIL TRACK LAKE HOME AND CABIN.

Superior lot with an excellent site for walkout. Surveyed and level open location for your new home. This 1.07 acre parcel has a very neat, private cove and a 447' of meandering ledge rock shoreline. MLS# 6027506

Exceptional Lake Superior property in highly regarded Lutsen area. 150 feet of accessible ledge rock and gravel beach shoreline. Large, level building site surrounded by mature cedar, spruce and fir trees.

MLS# 6029039 $199,900

maintained 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin cared for by the same family for over 60 years. 205 feet of shoreline on much sought after Clearwater lake with direct access to the BWCA. MLS# 6032657

WILDERNESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. 2000+

Family compound or shortterm rentals-you choose. Endless views, solidly built, rear parcel with lake views, new septic, and location, location, location!

MLS# 6031490 $399,000

LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS.

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

CLASSIC CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE. Comfortable, well

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES

Immaculate and beautifully furnished 4 bdrm, 3 bath Lake Superior home. Very little maintenance with smaller association benefits! All major rooms with stunning lake views. Master suite and laundry on main level.

MLS# 6028321 $565,000

PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY. Beautiful, very private 1.84 acre residential lot with 240 ft of Lake Superior shoreline in the Chimney Rock Platted Development. Premier quality with stunning elevated and panoramic views of the lake. MLS# 2313197 $199,900

Incredibly well-built 4 bdrm Devil Track Lake home on a premier lot. Included is the main home along with a lovely guest cabin, all just a short distance from the water's edge. Nice 3 car garage, woodburning Carlton Peak stone fireplace, updated mechanicals (furnace, water heater, air exchanger), and lakeside deck. Potential for rental income (vacation rental or long-term).

SALIENG PE N D

MLS# 6032678 $344,900 CHARMING CABIN ON SEAGULL LAKE. Lovely 2 bdrm,

SALIENG PE N D

1 bath cabin with 233’ of gentle shoreline with breathtaking views of the lake and islands. Wrap around decking sets only 35 feet from the water’s edge. Sold furnished. Many crafted built-ins and storage space.

MLS# 6023785 $319,000

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MLS# 6029644 $199,000

NEW! LEVEL LOT, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE. This 1.55 acre Devil Track Lake lot has easy access

from county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200+ ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here. MLS# 6033181 $198,900

A-FRAME ON POPLAR LAKE. Classic 2

bdrm, 2 bath A-Frame cabin in a beautiful setting overlooking Poplar Lake. Located at the end of the road with year-round access. Very nice, gentle path to the 156’ of lake shore. Nice mix of trees. MLS# 6024438

$187,500

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES LOON LAKE GETAWAY. Lovely

furnished cabin on pristine Loon Lake. Includes a newer 1 bdrm addition, cozy loft, open living/dining room, sturdy deck, and 24' dock on 142' shoreline. Cabin easily sleeps 6. Lakewater system, septic holding tank. Great lake views! MLS# 6030355 $186,000 PRIME PIKE LAKE. Wilderness, woods and lakeshore. Pristine views of Superior Nat'l across the lake, towering white pine overhead. Virgin pine and cedar are unique here! The 252' frontage and 3 acres have gentle shore, crystal clear water and great privacy. Driveway and drilled well. Power and Broadband available. Fishing, wildlife and easy access to Lutsen or Grand Marais. MLS# 6032300 $179,900

LOG SIDED CABIN ON TOM LAKE. This 2 bdrm, 1

bath cabin is situated on the shore of Tom Lake with loons and walleye just off the 24' dock. Solar power with quiet generator, though grid electric is available. Features a spiral staircase to a spacious loft and energy efficient windows.

MLS# 6030876 $160,000

NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN.

Only a lucky few get to own cabins here. Remote water access from the US side, or drive in to the landing on Ontario side. Stunning views, easy access to the BWCA. The 2 bdrm cabin is one of the nicest remote cabins you'll find. Includes a great sauna.

LOT ON NINEMILE LAKE. Beautiful, large lot on Ninemile Lake in Finland. Lot adjoins Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area with excellent shoreline and views. Power and year round access! MLS# 6028511 $69,000 everything. This is a very private 1 acre parcel surrounded by federal land with 268’ shoreline. Your own shore lunch spot! MLS# 6031436 $50,000

GREAT PRICE LAKE LOTS. Deep woods, seclusion and nice views from these Tom Lake lots. This is the desired west side of the lake with access from the Camp 20 Rd. Enjoy a peaceful lake property with good access. Great back roads to explore. Adjacent land available. MLS# 6030741, 6030742 $49,900 each

CONDOMINIUMS WELCOME TO LAKE SUPERIOR.

Warm & beautiful light-filled end unit Aspenwood Townhome. The 2-story walkout style leaves you with plenty of options to get outside and close to the Big Lake. This 2 bdrm, 3 bath home includes 98% of all furnishings & personal property. It is also part of a successful vacation rental pool. MLS# 6022175 $290,000

LEGENDARY SAWMILL BAY. Magnificent old-growth ce-

dars and maples frame a corner lot with a high and dry build site. Year-round road access and a terrific wildlife habitat awaits your cabin in the woods. 185' of Caribou Lake frontage. MLS# 6032953 $89,000

LARGE LAND, PINES, PRIVACY AND PIKE LAKE VIEW. Outstanding property with adjoining USFS lands,

good access on Murmur Creek Rd, and even nice views of Pike Lake. Launch your boat just a half-mile away. Nice planted red pine, power/ broadband close by. MLS# 6032302 $84,900 BEAUTIFUL NINEMILE LAKE LOT. End of the road, large lot adjoins Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area. Great trees, views and building site on 4.1 acres with 397 feet of shoreine. Unique privacy, year round access and power.

MLS# 6031840 $75,900 PRIVACY AND VIEWS AT SISTER LAKE. Nice

lake lot with great forest, and beautiful new building site. There's a high point of the surrounding area with awesome views. Excellent, accessible shoreline. New driveway to a great building site. This is a great area for fishing many lakes in the area. You're also close to Tofte/Lutsen on the North Shore. Priced to sell!! MLS# 6031704 $74,900

covered porch. Minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6029005 $317,500

NEW! LARGE HOME ON THE HILL. Privacy and comfort

are yours in this quality home with huge garage on 40 acres of high land with distant lake views. Remote off-grid living without being too far off the beaten path. Self reliance is all set up for you with a 4 bdrm, 1 bath home that has beautiful living spaces and room to do more as you see fit. A home or retreat, situated close to Magney State Park and Lake Superior. MLS# 6033566 $274,900

REMOTE HIDE-AWAY. Charming custom built

2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space. Generator power and over

NEW! SUPERIOR LIVING ON THE LAKE.

Gorgeous 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo with unobstructed Lake Superior views! This unit has had everything redone and replaced. Convenient location with access to many recreational opportunities.

MLS# 6033455 $144,000

BEAUTIFUL LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO. Nicely

updated one bdrm condo on Lake Superior. New fireplace insert, kingsized memory foam bed, cork flooring, rainfall shower, & spa bathroom with log walls. For right price unit comes fully-furnished!

waiting for your dream lake home or cabin. Pristine views, towering white pine, +/- 200' accessible shoreline each with crystal clear water and great privacy. Good driveway in place, ideal location, power and broadband available. Four total lots can be purchased together at a discount. on the south side of Loon Lake and offer great lake views, 152-218’ beautiful shoreline and many nice trees. The main road is in place and power is on the lot line. MLS# 6032216-18, 6032220 $120,000 and up

single-level, well maintained 2 bdrm, 2 bath home sits on 24 acres with a huge pond as part of Woods Creek. Great yard with beautiful views of the pond. High maple ridge, adjoins federal land. Huge insulated garage, large

RARE ELBOW LAKE LOT. For the fisherman who has almost

MLS# 6023214 $158,500 VIRGIN PINE, GREAT SHORELINE, PIKE LAKE. Three lake lots with wilderness, woods, and lakeshore are

MLS# 6032297-99 $129,900+ SOLITUDE ON LOON LAKE. These 1-2 acre lots are located

SECLUDED COUNTRY HOME - RURAL GRAND MARAIS. This

MLS# 6032109 $79,900

100 acres to explore. MLS# 6029349 $269,000

COTTAGE HOME ACROSS FROM LAKE SUPERIOR.

This cute home sits just across the highway from the big lake shoreline. The 2 bdrm, 1 bath cottage has wood floors, beamed ceilings, and a warm, comfortable feel. Septic and well, a small shed and 11 acres of privacy.

MLS# 6030154 $169,900

TIMBER FRAMED LOG HOME OVERLOOKING TOM LAKE. Charming log cabin

HOMES & CABINS A GEM IN THE WOODS.

There is quality and detail at every turn in this magnificent 2 bdrm, 2 bath home hidden on 30 acres in the Grand Portage State Forest. Marble stairs and floors, loft, master bath with hot tub & sauna, soaring cathedral ceilings, and 2000 sq ft attached garage. Not your typical home in the woods, this is a rare gem waiting for someone who loves the outdoors, but wants the class of an elegant home at the end of the day. MLS# 6022895 $575,000

HOME WITH DRAMATIC VIEWS.

This large, efficient 3bdrm home has panoramic views of Lake Superior and the surrounding hills. Secluded with landscaped yard and 20 acres bordering Gov't lands. Quality features, many windows, shop building and more!

MLS#6033328 $439,900

on 78 acres with seasonal views of Tom Lake. Large loft bedroom and covered porch with swing. Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and metal roof. Yearround access. Furnishings and

generator included. MLS# 6027412 $159,900

GUNFLINT TRAIL ESCAPE. Tucked away

overlooking Gunflint Lake are 9 acres of dense forest with a stream. Two small but functional cabins are remodeled and ready for you to move in. Great log sauna. Adjoins federal land - walk to the BWCAW. Public landing nearby.

MLS# 6031608 $129,900

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE

NEW! GREAT HISTORY, GREAT LAKE.

WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION.Three 40 acre lots with 600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded. MLS# 6021356 $59,900 or MLS#

Devil Track Cabins is a long standing seasonal resort on the beautiful north shore of Devil Track Lake. The 5 charming cabins + owner’s cabin each have a private setting and lake view. Great beach with docking for guests. A wonderful family retreat!

MARKET, DELI, LIQUOR STORE – HOVLAND. A bustling business in

MLS# 6033556, 6033557 $387,900

a beautiful rural community on the North Shore. Bakery, deli, pizza, convenience store, and liquor store under one roof. Large seating area & outdoor patio. Expansion/home site possible!

MLS# 6023742 $329,900 BIG OPPORTUNITY, MANY POSSIBILITIES.

Prime commercial location in Hovland, 1000 feet of Highway 61 frontage. Large commercial space with a small 2 bedroom home and 1 functioning rental cottage. Many new improvements and upgrades. Two more small cabins could be rented, and there's room for many more...or other possibilities. Large 2-car garage plus two sheds. MLS# 6026089 $284,900

PRIME RETAIL DOWNTOWN GRAND MARAIS. Main traffic location in the heart of down town. Located

on Wisconsin St between Blue Water Cafe and Sivertson Gallery, with 25 ft street frontage and over 2300 sq ft each. Build up for a lake view – lots of possibilities! MLS# 6029930, 6029951 $150,000 each

PRIME COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN.Two acre-sized lots with Highway 61 frontage-road access and great visibility in downtown Lutsen. Nice creek borders the east property line, nice mature forest. Great location for a small gallery, retail or restaurant. A residential lot is available adjoining to the north.

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RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE LARGE TRACT WITH CREEK. This 319 acre parcel has ponds & creek frontage on the Flute Reed River. Has been in DNR management program. Great for hunting or homesteading. Access is by unimproved easement from the Camp 20 Road, near county maintenance. The land may be split - take your pick of "40's"! MLS# 6027384 $258,000

LARGE ACREAGE WITH WATER FEATURES. The headwaters of Irish Creek! Quality 160+ acres, 5 parcels sold grouped or separately. Many great features incl. old growth white pine, ponds, camping and building areas. MLS# 6030177 $149,500 SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT. Remote 80 acres ,10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land. 700’ of Durfee Creek frontage. MLS# 6024638 $149,000 TWENTY ACRES – GREAT LOCATION. Great larger parcel near

Grand Marais with road in to the “top” of the property. Lake views, maple and mixed forest, small creek. County road access with power and broadband close by, borders public land on three sides. MLS# 6030517 $112,000

6021357 $69,900 or MLS# 6021358 $74,900. NICE HOME SITE NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice elevation and views from this 6.75 acre lot off of County Rd 6 just minutes from town. Frontage on Little Devil Track River, with lowland and highlands. Nice forest and privacy for your home or cabin in the woods. MLS# 6031740 $54,900 FLUTE REED RIVER HOME SITES. These two heavily wooded par-

cels have the seclusion of 11-13 acres and about 330' frontage each on the trout stream Flute Reed River. Access is easy from frontage on a county road. Power and broadband are available. These lots are the perfect place for a retreat property or a year-round home. MLS# 6030884, 6030885 $49,900 each 500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful rolling land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. MLS# 6029353 $39,000

LAND/BUILDING SITES 100+ ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Great location for a home or recreational property just minutes from Grand Marais. Rolling land with creek, borders thousands of acres of federal and state lands. Power at road. Seller willing to subdivide. MLS# 6032474 $277,900 NEW! TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles across Lake Superior – incredible 180 degree views! Private drive and buried power in place. 15+ acres with nice mature trees and public lands on 2 sides. More land is available. This site will rock your world. MLS# 6033563 $249,900

ACREAGE ADJOINS WILDERNESS - LAKE ACCESS. This 42 acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. MLS# 6024602 $179,000 INCREASINGLY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL. 190 arces fully surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich variety of trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands. MLS# 6029820 $150,000 FANTASTIC FIVE MILE ROCK. Great 7 acre property abuts Highway 61 at Five Mile Rock. Beautiful views of Lake Superior. Excellent build site and a 30 x 40 Morton building. Ready for your dreams! MLS# 6030238 $120,000 PROVEN GREAT HUNTING AREA - 80 ACRES. Prime hunting land in Schroeder. Rolling land with great wildlife habitat incl. stream, beaver dam with large pond, and a good mixture of trees and low vegetation. Older 2 bdrm cabin in a beautiful park like setting overlooking large beaver pond. MLS# 6032712 $115,000 LARGE ACREAGE NEAR TOM LAKE. 128 acres with good road access and an easy walk to the Tom Lake boat landing. Year-round road, power is possible here. The 3 forties may be split - take your pick. MLS# 6027383 $111,000 TWO INCREDIBLE LUTSEN PARCELS. Driveway, electric/broadband, survey and a cozy camper/RV are all set on Lot 3, while Lot 4 offers unending privacy as it abuts federal land. Christine Lake public boat landing is within walking distance with Poplar and Tait rivers nearby as well. MLS# 6032903 $109,500 HUGE POND-HUGE PRIVACY. Large 45+ acre wooded parcel located across from Tom Lake. Huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage.

MLS# 6029352 $99,000 LAND NEAR WILSON LAKE. A special piece of the Northwoods – 16

acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake! USA-owned forest is your backyard. Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. MLS# 6028685 $80,000 RESIDENTIAL OR RESORT COMMERCIAL LAND. 5.9 acres between Tofte and Lutsen on the Onion River Rd. Resort Commercial allows rental cabins and businesses - a wonderful opportunity. Beautiful mature cedar forest, seasonal view of Lake Superior. MLS# 6032988 $74,900

LAND/BUILDING SITES GREAT LOCATION HOME SITES. Just minutes from Grand Marais on black top County Rd 7 are two 5+ acre lots with easy access to power and Broadband. Good building sites. Lot #8 already has a roughed-in driveway and power, and nice views.

MLS# 6033035 - $42,900 • MLS# 6033039 - $72,500 LARGE LAND, MAPLES, LAKE ACCESS. This 67 acre parcel has

high maple ridges, a pond, and an easement to walk to Tom Lake. Good seasonal road access, many nice building sites. A perfect escape property in an area with many trails to ride and forest to explore. MLS# 6030705 $69,900

LARGE LAND, POND, LAKE RIGHTS. Densely wooded 60 acre parcel with beaver ponds and access to Lost Lake. Good seasonal road access, many great building sites and southerly exposure. Lots of elbow room, privacy, and miles of forest roads to explore. MLS# 6033463 $64,900 GREAT LOCATION, QUALITY FOREST, BUILD HERE. These 10-acre parcels have a mature and mixed forest, southerly exposure, easy county road frontage and just minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6023274 $64,900, MLS# 6023275 $62,900, MLS# 6023276 $64,900 MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE. Heavily wooded 6.45 acre parcel with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. MLS# 6023465 $64,500 RUSTICATE, RECREATE, RELAX. Hovland hideaway – 43 acres with new driveway to “base camp” with a nice camper trailer and shed. Trails have been cut throughout the property which adjoins State land. MLS# 2313223 $59,900 STONE'S THROW LAKE SUPERIOR. This heavily wooded, private

2+ acre building site sits just across the highway from Lake Superior's shore with a view of the big lake. You can walk the beach or have a bonfire on the State shoreline.

MLS# 6029899 $59,900 WOODED HOME SITEEThis 5+ acre parcel is only 1.5 miles from

SALING PE N D

Grand Marais and ready for your country home. Mixed forest, with forest service land in the back for exploring or hunting. A driveway and culvert are already in place. MLS# 6026053 $55,000 RUSTIC WOODED WONDERLAND. Beautiful 40 acres of maple forest with small rustic cabin bordering Judge Magney State Park. Enjoy the peaceful solitude of Aide Lake, rimmed by an open cedar grove just a short hike from the cabin into the park. MLS# 6025235 $52,000

PERFECT 5 ACRE HOME SITE. This private and secluded build site is just waiting for your custom plans! Only five miles from town with five acres of great woods bordering public land on two sides. MLS# 6028922 $51,500 BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND. This pine studded 7 acre property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. MLS# 6024601 $43,000 BEAUTIFUL WOODED LUTSEN LOT. Beautiful level lot with an open build site for your cabin or new home in a quiet and peaceful area of Lutsen. You'll be minutes away from every type of north-woods activity, including Lutsen Mountains and Superior National Golf Course. MLS# 6033068 $39,000

WOODED ACREAGE – GM. Private 20 acre lot with hiking and ski trails, and abundant wildlife. A high building site offers seasonal views of Lake Superior. MLS# 2313173 $35,000 5 ACRES NEAR CARIBOU LAKE. Gorgeous corner lot with colorful maples and majestic cedars. Plenty of privacy. Close to hiking trails and the Caribou Lake boat landing. Year round access with power! MLS# 2279179 $35,000 LAND FOR ESCAPE AND RECREATION. Remote yet accessible 20 acres near Judge Magney State Park. Good mix of trees, high building site, some distant Lake Superior views. MLS# 6025397 $34,900 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITE. Wooded home or cabin site near Devil Track Lake. The 1.72 acre lot has nice trees and maybe a view of the lake from a second story. The boat landing is just down the road, as are many other lakes and trails.

MLS# 6029872 $29,900 GREAT LUTSEN LOT. Very quiet and private. Choice 2.31 lot

at the end of the road, ready to build. Borders state land and priced to sell!

MLS# 6031961 $29,900

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2350 Sq. Ft. Timber Frame, Superior view 2 Car Garage w/ Studio and Workshop MLS# 6030848 Price: $397,900

2 Bedroom 3 Bath 1 Car Garage 263 ft. Lake Superior shoreline MLS# 6032423 Price: $529,000

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338 ft. of Lake Superior on 14.53 acres. 1 Bedroom Cabin, Garage, Dock MLS# 6029532 Price: $329,000

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2679 CTY RD 7 GRAND MARAIS

Sale ng i d n e P Chalet Style 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Large loft plus family room Two Car Garage MLS# TBD Price: $249,900

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For results list your property here! 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Superior home MLS# 6033571 Price: $454,900

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I was photographing the sunrise at Artist’s Point in Grand Marais and as I walked back I saw this little guy hanging out next to the ice. I pulled out my long lens and waited to see what he would do. At first, he was cautious and curious. He hid, then poked his head out and eventually walked out on the ice. When he slipped into the water, I thought the encounter was over, but I waited. I’m glad I did, because he emerged shortly afterward with a fish in his mouth.—Bryan Hansel NORTHERN WILDS

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