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From Chipmunks to Polar Bears August is a month of fresh food. Blueberries and raspberries are ripening in the woods. Backyard gardens are producing a bounty of produce. Out on Lake Superior, salmon fishing is in full swing. In the evening, walleyes are biting in many lakes. For many of us in the Northern Wilds, at this time of year our dinner ingredients come from somewhere other than the grocery store.
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For some folks, that may mean shopping at the local farmer’s market. Kelsey Roseth takes us on a tour of the farmer’s markets from Two Harbors to Thunder Bay. For others, that may mean stocking up on wild berries. Gord Ellis shares some thoughts on an ancient Northern Wilds tradition, picking blueberries. Still others will find good eats at any number of August festivals. Fish burgers—a herring filet on a bun—are on the menu at Grand Marais’ Fisherman’s Picnic and Finland’s Tori. Thunder Bay’s Rib Fest is all about, well, ribs.
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This month is a prime time to get on the water. The ever-intrepid Eric Chandler spent some time this summer at the Duluth Rowing Club to learn about this sport that has a long, illustrious history there. Erin Altemus, who has spent more time in a canoe than anyone we know, shares some of her favorite Boundary Waters day trips. Elle Andra-Warner ventures into the world of fishing, as she attempts to learns why Canadians call walleyes “pickerel” and discovers Minnesota is chock-full of statues honoring the revered state fish. If you like critters, we’ve got everything from chipmunks to polar bears. Assistant editor Breana Roy visits with a Grand Marais woman who has the equivalent of a five start resort for chipmunks in her backyard. Elle Andra-Warner heads north, all the way to the shores of Hudson Bay, to search for polar bears. And nature photographer Earl Orf shares his shot of a porcupine as our monthly Catchlight. As always, you’ll find the North Shore’s best rundown of events, arts and entertainment. Festivals are occurring every weekend. In Cook County, you can find live music
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and conservation planning, the wealth of water and the benefits on physical activity. However, Shamlian said their purpose is simpler than that. “We really have no cause,” she proudly stated. “This is all about living our dream. To do what we wanted to do, finally.” Julien Bilodeau, another member of the team, said the most challenging aspect of the journey by the time they reached the shores of Gunflint Lake was learning everyone’s strengths and weaknesses. “We weren’t all great friends or anything before this started,” he said. “So we had to learn how to work together and how to find that balance.” All members of the expedition, whose ages range from 22 to 45, rotate daily duties, ranging from cooking to setting up camp. Each day brings a new set of challenges, ranging from knee-deep mud on portage trails and navigating rapids, to dealing with ticks, a new critter for most members of the team. Physically speaking, Shamlian said the 8.5-mile Grand Portage along the Pigeon River was the most challenging aspect of the trip thus far. “I always had a great deal of respect for the French-Canadian voyageurs and everyone who has used that route,” she said. “But now after having done it, I have a whole new level of respect for them.” Though some of the most rugged and remote areas of wilderness still lie ahead, by the one third point of the expedition, the group had encountered four moose and one porcupine, amongst dozens of other animal encounters, including eagles and fox. Their gear was holding up very well, Shamlian said, though some of their dry suits had worn through in the neck area and one paddle was destroyed while snaking through a set of rapids. The canoes, which were provided by Souris River, were given an
The team members have come to know one another and learn to work together as they travel. | JOSEPH FRIEDRICHS. extra layer of Kevlar for increased durability, though they aren’t equipped with portage pads. “We don’t typically use pads where we are from in Canada,” Shamlian said. When offered a set of pads at no charge, Shamlian kindly shrugged her shoulders, “Our yolk is too wide, but no matter, I like to go without. Thanks,” she said. With that kind of mental and physical toughness, the group should be arriving to the Arctic Ocean in October with their heads held high.—Joe Friedrichs
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through four slideshow vignettes and old fashioned telephone receivers. To truly understand Red Rock’s origins, the exhibit on the pulp and paper mill is a must. It operated from the 1940’s to 2006, and produced high quality paper. The mill not only employed people, they provided housing and medical services, built the school and auditorium, and had a large role in the sports and entertainment of the community. The exhibit explains how the mill operated and the role of the forest industry not only in Red Rock, but the entire region. The town alcove exhibit has 10 short recordings of people from the community. The participants talk about the first fam-
ilies to settle in the area, such as; what it was like to live and work in a town that was dependent on a mill for its economic well-being; the challenges faced by the residents when the mill closed down eight years ago; and how through the determined efforts of the town’s people, Red Rock transformed itself into an amazing tourist destination by developing its waterfront into a scenic park, full-service marina and eco-friendly centre that contains the exhibits. Anyone wanting a close up view of various animals, trees and vegetation in the area will enjoy the boreal forest exhibit. A full-sized mounted moose stands on a mossy floor. There are skulls and tracks of various animals, tree samples and a great
Along the windows there are four stations with peep pipes directing visitors to must-see sites around the marina. An incredible view of Red Rock and the bay can be found at Lloyd’s Lookout. Pictographs, painted long ago by First Nation people, are located across the bay. In a nearby rock face, when the light is shining just right, people can see a water vessel. Some say it is a voyager canoe, while others believe it is a Viking ship. Lastly, there is Nipigon Bay, which plays a vital role in the town’s existence. The final exhibit has four large screens that puts everything Red Rock was and is evolving to become, in a visual context for its visitors. At the conclusion of the exhibits, visitors can check out the gift shop. They can even purchase rocks from the cuesta, all of which were carefully collected so not to harm the environment. A fully-licensed restaurant serves delicious food and seats 35 inside and 15 outside. The exhibits can be seen seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. They are offered in both English and French. —Kim Casey
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Pow Wow Trail volunteers paint Isabella guest cabin Now that the cabin is painted, BWAC is going a step further and offering a five dollar food rebate with the hope of attracting new customers to the historic Stony River Café. Rebate rules and details are listed online at www.bwac.homestead.com.
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ISABELLA— Over the weekend of June 26-28, Boundary Waters Advisory Committee volunteers led by retired 3M employees Doug Rude and Lynn Schwartz donated materials, paint and their time to repaint a guest cabin behind the Stony River Café. The idea was born last year when one of the members stayed at the cabin and noticed peeling paint. “It looked like a lot of hardship for Tom and Liz Pearson, and this is one way we can help the community affected by the fire,“ said Martin Kubik, BWAC president. The Pagami Creek Fire of 2011 was put down four years ago at a cost of $22 million dollars. A Federal study indicates that the economic loss to communities affected by fire is 10 times the cost of fire suppression. For the Ely/Isabella area, the fire caused a drop in customers.
In nearby Cook County, hiking is the number one reason why people visit Grand Marais and the surrounding area. “The BWAC hopes some of the Stony River Café customers will venture on the Pow Wow Trail and discover the resilient nature in the BWCA Wilderness. The US Forest Service and BWAC volunteers have done significant restoration on the Pow Wow Trail this year, but much more work remains to be done. “We want to help preserve these treasures, whether it is the experience of eating at the historic Stony River Café or hiking on the Pow Wow Trail where the jack pines are emerging, green and strong,” said Kubik. The club members plan to come back in the fall to paint the Stony River Café. The job will be about three times larger and require more volunteers. The BWAC was established in 2002 to advocate for hiking trails and special places in the BWCAW. Its current focus is restoring the 32-mile Pow Wow Trail which burned in the Pagami Creek Fire in 2011. For more information contact Martin Kubik, wtrails2@yahoo.com or by phone (651)214-5849 or Tom Pearson at Stony River Café at (218)323-7650.
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Cook County Local Energy Project, CCLEP, recently published Going Solar: A Cook County Guide. This 38-page guide is designed to raise local awareness of the benefits of photovoltaic (PV) systems and to assist Cook County landowners in evaluating the best options.
Both publications will be used in workshops that CCLEP will give on installing a PV system. The next workshop is Tuesday evening, Sept. 8 at North House Folk School and a tour of installations in the Hovland area on Saturday morning, Sept. 12. These events are free.
The Guide is packed with information about how PV systems work, how to decide what type and size system to install, how to estimate cost and examples of local installations. There are financial resources, checklists, calculators and more.
Both documents are on the CCLEP website, www.cookcountylocalenergy.org. Hard copies are available at the Grand Marais Public Library and several other public places.
For those wanting to get to the basics, CCLEP has produced a brochure, Grid Connected or Stand Alone? featuring a fun flow chart and things to consider. It highlights the basic steps used in designing and choosing a system.
The largest financial incentive currently active is the 30 percent federal tax credit that is available until Dec. 31, 2016. Now is the time to consider and plan a solar PV installation. This project is made possible by a grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation.
Cook County has an app for that GRAND MARAIS—Visit Cook County announced the release of their new smartphone app. The app, designed to give visitors quick access on places to eat, stay and play in Cook County. The app also includes an events directory that is synced automatically each day with the event calendar on the Visit Cook County website, ensuring up-to-date information. The app is designed to work even if the user is not connected to the internet, making it a pretty handy tool for locals, too. “I use it constantly, especially to find phone
numbers for businesses,” said Kjersti Vick, marketing manager at Visit Cook County. “It only takes two steps. Open app, select category. It’s very convenient.” A person can contact listed businesses by phone and email, and, if online, visit business websites and social media tools, all without leaving the app. The app can be downloaded free on Apple and Android phones at Google Play and the Apple iTunes store (search for “Visit Cook County.”)
Power to the towers COOK COUNTY— A statewide project to improve emergency radio communications is extending the power and broadband grid into some of the most remote areas in Cook County. The Allied Radio Matrix Emergency Response (ARMER) program is intended to provide consistent coverage for local, state, tribal and some federal agencies involved in public safety and emergency response. In rugged areas such as the North Shore, the ARMER system greatly improves the communications capability for local responders ranging from volunteer fire departments to law enforcement, to road and utility crews and even school buses. “The interoperability of the (ARMER) radios is amazing,” says Rena Rogers, director of management information systems for Cook County. The cost for the new power lines and towers is being covered by the state via the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The bidding process was still open at press time, but sources said that running miles of underground lines was “not cheap.” Shane Chatleain, facilities contract manager for MNDOT, said two previous projects, running power to Pine Mountain and the Hovland Fire Tower cost about $700,000 and $150,000, respectively. The new lines will service towers near Gust Lake, Cascade Lake and Devilfish Lake. At the latter site, the power line will run through the largest block of private land in Cook County and previously beyond the reach of the electric grid. John Twiest of the Arrowhead Electric Cooperative says the utility had considered extending power into the area about eight years ago, but the cost was more than local landowners could bear. The new power line will go up the
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TOWER cont. from page 15 While the towers provide the potential for extending cell phone coverage into currently unserviced areas, Rogers says no cell companies have approached the county about doing so, which would require a conditional use permit. She thinks it is unlikely cell service will come to the Hovland area, because there are few potential customers and electric costs for a cell tower run into hundreds of dollars per month. Still, she believes the new towers and extension of the power grid will benefit local property owners and the county’s economy.
says. “The power line would not have been put in any other way.” Tower construction is scheduled to happen this fall. The completions of these projects will nearly complete MNDOT’s statewide network of roughly 330 ARMER towers. Two North Shore sites remain: Lima Mountain in Cook County and near Silver Island Lake in Lake County. —Shawn Perich
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Money for Canadian parks SAULT STE. MARIE— Parks Canada has announced plans for infrastructure investments totaling more than $16 million in infrastructure improvements for Pukaskwa National Park and the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site. The projects will include significant work to the entry road and administration building at Pukaskwa, as well as on several buildings and structures at Sault Ste. Marie historic site.
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ST. PAUL—The Minnesota DNR wants to remind visitors that only approved firewood is allowed on lands administered by the DNR, such as state parks, state forests and wildlife management areas. Firewood restrictions are needed to help prevent the introduction or spread of damaging forest pests, including emerald ash borer, gypsy moth and oak wilt. “In recent weeks, various state parks have been experiencing a surge of people bringing in unapproved firewood,” said Susan Olin, Lake Bemidji State Park assistant manager. “Firewood is approved by location, not by vendor. Firewood approved for use at one state park or forest is not necessarily approved for use at another state park or forest.” Firewood that can be used on state administered lands must be offered for sale by the DNR at that location or: • Be acquired from a DNR-approved firewood vendor. A vendor ticket, bundle label or sales receipt must accompany the firewood. • Be kiln-dried, clean (unpainted and unstained) dimensional lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance. Pallet boards are not considered approved firewood. There is one exception: Those camping on state forest land outside of a designated campground may gather dead wood on the ground for campfire use on site. “We want to encourage our visitors to help us protect our trees,” said Sue Burks, DNR Forestry’s invasive species program coordinator. “Our state parks, forests, wildlife management areas and other DNR lands are vulnerable to invasion by nonnative forest pests.” The DNR encourages visitors to burn all firewood purchased from a park before leaving or to return unopened bundles for a refund. If visitors are not able to burn all firewood purchased outside the park, they should leave any leftover firewood with the camp host or at the campsite for use by the next camper. It’s important that visitors not take firewood home because it could move forest pests to a new location. For more information, including a list of approved firewood vendors, visit www.mndnr.gov/firewood/index.html.
Temperance River Bridge to be replaced TOFTE—The USDA Forest Service will soon replace the bridge on the 600 Road (Forest Road 166) that crosses the Temperance River near the Sawbill Trail. This bridge, known locally as the Pink Bridge, is located on the Tofte Ranger District of the Superior National Forest. Monitoring by Superior National Forest engineers indicates that the bridge is no longer safe for passenger cars, logging trucks and commercial vehicles. The current crossing structure had a long life of service but has deteriorated over the years, not meeting current safety standards. This bridge was built with a truss section that was originally part of a State of Minnesota bridge built in 1913. After the state bridge was disassembled, the Forest Service obtained the used truss in 1935 and installed it in its current location, along with a second concrete span to provide a crossing over the Temperance River. The Forest Service had progressively lowered the load limit for the bridge over the past couple of years. Finally, in fall of 2014, the bridge was closed. The new bridge over the Temperance River will be constructed entirely of timber components fabricated in Minnesota and installed by a local contractor. The Forest Service has designed the new bridge with aesthetics in mind, as well as safety. Wood parts will be treated and metal parts will be burnished to present a rustic, weathered design that fits with the surroundings. The cost of the new structure is $600,000. Demolition of the existing bridge and construction of the new bridge will begin in August or September.
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Day Trip Into the Wild By Erin Altemus
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You don’t have to go on a multiday trip to experience the beauty of the Boundary Waters. | BRYAN HANSEL
ugust has arrived and with it, some hot, sultry days. The bugs have mostly dissipated and vacation time will soon be over. If you want to find a cool lake for swimming and get a taste of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) but aren’t ready for a big expedition and all the planning and packing that entails, try one of these day trips. Here are some easily accessible, scenic places in the BWCAW that are great day trips.
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Granite River to Larch Creek ACCESS: Put in at the boat access on Gunflint Lake (about 40 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais). MILEAGE: The loop is about 7 miles and includes five portages. The last miles on Larch Creek wind back and forth a lot, so leave extra time to navigate this section. WHY HERE? Though much of this area of the upper Granite River (technically named Pine River on the map) burned in wildfires during the last decade, the waterfalls and granite outcrops give the area a striking beauty. There is a nice mix of lake, river and creek travel, as well as a mix of scenery. THE TRIP: Paddle across Gunflint Lake through the channel to Magnetic Lake. At the end of Magnetic, a short portage takes you around a small set of rapids. Just downstream, take out again to portage around a nice waterfall. Stop and take a break here— it’s one of the highlights of the trip. The next section takes you between tight rocky outcrops and is nothing short
of enchanting, but be careful as you approach Woodhorse Portage. The river splits into a few channels—take the middle one, and look for the portage straight ahead as the river veers right and around a corner to a falls. In August, the blueberries here are often a distraction. Not too far ahead, you reach Pine Portage, which is 100 rods and takes you to Clove Lake. From Clove, you’ll then veer off the river, portage to Larch Lake, then find the creek and paddle out to the Seagull Guard Station on the Gunflint Trail. From here, you could hitchhike back to retrieve your car, or arrange with an outfitter for a shuttle—well worth it. GOOD TO KNOW: Larch Creek is not always navigable. Ask a local outfitter about current conditions. In wet summers, the creek stays high, but it can be a paddler’s nightmare if the water gets too low.
Royal River ACCESS: Put in at the boat launch on Little John Lake at the end of the Arrowhead Trail (40 miles from Grand Marais). MILEAGE: This is an out and back trip, so it can be as long or short as you want. To get to South Fowl Lake and back is about 7 miles. WHY HERE? The Royal River takes you to the easternmost boundary of the BWCAW. The navigable part of the river is nothing more than meandering current through low-lying boggy areas, but the water is clear, and just watching the aquatic plants riding the current is like being at a giant aquarium. Moose are often seen in the area as well as other small water-loving mammals and birds. High bluffs rise above the river and make the experience memorable. THE TRIP: Follow Little John to a channel that brings you into John Lake. Another bit of fast current brings you to a pool that is the start of the river and you hear rapids where the river exits the pool. You might want to cast a line here for bass, or just find the portage—62 rods that brings you to a calm stretch of river. Once on the river, meander around the bends until you reach Royal Lake. By August, the lake will be overgrown with wild rice and you have to follow the small channel of water to the northeast corner of the lake, where you’ll find another 99 rod portage that brings you to South Fowl Lake. There’s an island campsite on South Fowl that has a sand beach—a nice spot for lunch and to turn around for heading back upriver and home. GOOD TO KNOW: Don’t be tempted to forego the portages and stay on the river. The first set of rapids out of John Lake is not navigable and the second set isn’t much better. It gets shallow and rocky and downed trees can be dangerous.
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Homer Lake to Brule Lake ACCESS: Forest Rd. 326 takes you from The Grade to Homer or Brule Lakes (both of which have nice boat landings). To get here from Grand Marais, take the Gunflint Trail to Devil Track Rd. Turn right on Ball Club Rd. left on The Grade, and then right on F.R. 326. This is about a 45-minute drive from Grand Marais or Lutsen if you come from the other direction on The Grade. MILEAGE: If you loop around through Vern and Juno Lakes to Brule Lake, it’s about a 9 mile trip with five short portages. Then you also have to walk or hitchhike a 1.5 miles to re-
trieve your car when you get to the end (unless you drive two cars or leave a bike). WHY HERE? Once you are past Homer Lake, you might be on your own. It’s a pretty area with many rocky outcrops, but it doesn’t seem as though many people travel that route. Also, it makes a nice loop that is just long enough to be challenging for a day and provides a nice mix of small and big lake travel. THE TRIP: Paddle Homer to the far west end and take the 6 rod portage to Whack Lake and then the 14 rod
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portage to Vern Lake. If you don’t want to make the full loop, you can simply loop southeast and go back out through Homer. Otherwise continue up Vern Lake to the 10 and 60 rod portages to Juno Lake and then the 70 rod that takes you to Jock Mock Bay on Brule Lake. Follow your map carefully to the boat landing on Brule. GOOD TO KNOW: Pay attention to the wind direction. You don’t want to end up on Brule Lake in a big headwind. Brule is quite large and a stiff wind could halt the most hardy paddlers right in the their tracks.
Tips for Beginners: RENT A LIGHTWEIGHT CANOE FROM AN OUTFITTER. Not only will the outfitter give you information about the area you are going, but the lightweight canoe will be worth the money you spent to rent it when you get to your first portage.
ACCESS: Off the Sawbill Trail out of Tofte, you turn on F.R. 354, go 2 miles and find the access on Hog Creek.
CONSIDER FINDING A GUIDE. Several outfitters offer guide service. Guides can take the pressure off if you aren’t quite sure how to read the wilderness maps or need some help steering a canoe.
THE TRIP: Hog Creek is surprisingly nice, though it does wind back and forth so much and for so long, you will look forward to getting to Perent Lake. But there are no portages and the “creek” is deep enough you won’t be hitting bottom. Perent Lake sports many nice campsites that you can use for your lunch and swimming break. Allow a little more time to paddle back up Hog Creek, as there is just enough current to slow you down on the return trip.
If you want peace of mind, rent a satellite phone or emergency locating device. Again, area outfitters can hook you up. On many of the day trips described, you will see other people, who in an emergency, would likely help you out. But, added reassurance doesn’t hurt. Your cell phone won’t work out there. BRING ADEQUATE FOOD AND WATER. It seems simple, but these things can often be overlooked and undervalued. Staying hydrated and fed will help you make decisions if the going gets tough. Something to purify more water is always a good idea as well—for day trips a filter or iodine tablets are an easy way to make sure you don’t regret your wilderness adventure once you get home. No matter where you go you’ll enjoy the scenery. | BRYAN HANSEL NORTHERN WILDS
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The Duluth Rowing Club Back to the Future By Eric Chandler
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cott and I were going nowhere fast. We rowed our Ergometers (or “Ergs,” in rowing slang) outside the Duluth Rowing Club (DRC) boathouse. We were working on the basic body mechanics of how to row on the stationary rowing machines. Instructor Maddy Conklin encouraged us to use our legs, then back, and then arms. As we finished the stroke, we unfurled in reverse order: arms, back, then legs. This was my first day of the Learn to Row class through the DRC. I wasn’t alone. There were about 10 other students gathered on Park Point in Duluth to learn the sport. Scott’s family is filled with rowers, so he wanted to join in. One woman had a husband in Duluth with the Coast Guard and said she wanted bragging rights for the most time on the water. Another lady had just moved to Park Point, saw the rowers every morning and wanted to see what it was about. A married couple was taking the lesson together. She wanted to get on the lake instead of just looking at it. Her husband, like me, was looking for a summertime activity that was good for his cross-country skiing. This was the first day of a two-week long session that spends two hours each evening teaching newbies. Unfortunately, this first lesson was one of the only ones I could attend with the class. Fortunately, the head coach of the DRC, Bonnie Fuller-Kask gave me a private lesson the week before the large group met. She is a successful rower herself and has raced at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Massachusetts (the world’s largest two-day rowing event) with the Duluth women in her “four.” She coaches newcomers to the sport like me. She also coaches dozens of kids who row with the DRC each morning all summer long. Many of these kids are also cross-country skiers in the winter. This is natural since Bonnie is also the coach of the Duluth East High School cross-country ski team, along with her husband Dave Kask. Dave also serves as the President of the DRC. Leading hundreds of youths in active outdoor sports is a year-round thing for them.
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Bonnie took me out on the water in a “double” to learn to row by sculling. This means I’ve got two oars, one on each side of the boat. She rowed in the seat behind me, but that’s actually the bow of the boat since you face away from your direction of travel. She coached me on an Erg also, but soon we were out on the smooth water of the bay behind the point. Turns out, there’s more than legs/back/arms. You are also feathering the oar as you finish a stroke, so the oar can return to the “catch” at the beginning of the stroke without hitting the water. Right before you start the stroke, you rotate the paddle again, so the blade is perpendicular to the water instead of parallel. Then you try to remember what the rest of the body is supposed to do. How much would you pay? Don’t answer yet! There is also a pattern for how high your hands are held. As you start the stroke, you think about rowing straight back across a table with your hands. Then you move the handles of the oars down slightly and return to the catch as if you’re moving them forward underneath that imaginary table. Up and then back across the table as you apply power. Three things at once, all with correct timing: hands rotating, the path of the oars around the “table,” and your legs/back/arms. The oars are in oarlocks, so you just sit there and churn away, right? Um. No. This multi-tasking is a good thing. Bonnie coached me to keep my arms straight at the catch, using my skeleton instead of muscles to yank the oars. Slowly, I started to stitch together the three actions in the right order. It was a blast, but maybe not the way you think. It’s completely absorbing, requiring all of your attention. It’s impossible to think about anything else. We were out rowing on the water in the fading light, the oars creaking, and moving right along. But daydream away from what you’re doing and you’ll “catch a crab” when the blade hits the water wrong. The oar hits you in the chest or knee, reminding you to pay attention. It keeps you focused so you can leave your troubles behind. You’re on the water paddling. That’s it. It’s similar to cross-country skiing: just the right amount of distraction. I was fried in an hour, which is also similar to skiing. As Bonnie said, “If you row in the morning, you know you really did something that day.”
[ABOVE] Instructor Maddy Conklin briefs students about the “barge,” which is comprised of two boats rigged with a platform for the instructor between them. | ERIC CHANDLER [LEFT] The intrepid author demonstrates his sculling technique on a stationary rowing machine, which is the starting point for learning how to row. | ERIC CHANDLER
As she gave me a tour of the boathouse, she pointed out the modern single sculling boats made of carbon fiber. They looked like black spears. She showed us the old wooden sweep boat that was Olympic caliber in its day and still beautiful. Sweep boats mean the rowers each have one oar on one side of the boat. Sculling means each rower holds two oars. All the boats stacked in the old boathouse were pretty impressive above the worn, but still pretty, wooden floor. Duluth has an impressive rowing history. Back before World War I, the Duluth Boat Club, as it was known then, was a vibrant part of the community. Four men, known as the “Invincible Four,” won 22 national and international titles without a loss over a four-year period. You could feel Bonnie’s pride in this part of Duluth’s past as she told the tales of their victories. This town’s rich rowing history is described in the book Invincible: History of the Duluth Boat Club, by Michael Cochran. The future is also very bright for the DRC. Thanks to a very generous endowment from a person with ties to the Club, the DRC has major plans to construct a new boathouse and to improve on the existing one. Dozens of rowers, adults and children both, came and went from the boathouse while I was there. The days of Duluth domination at the national level in this sport may return if Bonnie and Dave have anything to say about it.
At the end of our group lesson, the winds rapidly picked up, making it too dangerous to take the group out on the bay in the “barge.” The barge is made of two “eights” strapped together with a plywood decking area in between. This platform, built by Dave Kask, is sturdy enough for a coach to walk up and down and give each rower personal attention. We practiced with a single oar and went through all the motions of this simultaneously graceful and intense sport while motionless next to the dock. I’m ready to go back and keep rowing. If you’re interested in learning more, visit the Duluth Rowing Club website (www.duluthrowing.org). Sign up for one of the Learn to Row classes offered next summer. You can also swing by the boathouse on the bay side of Park Point in Duluth just about any weekday morning in the summer. You’re apt to run into a club member or coach who can show you around. As I write this, serious rowers are giving it their all in the annual DRC-hosted Duluth Regatta on July 11. Rowers from all over the region are demonstrating power and speed on the water almost exactly 129 years from when the Duluth Boat Club was founded on July 10, 1886. Like Scott said as we rowed our Ergs in the driveway, “It’s kind of fun to be new at something!” If you’re watching the bay and wonder which rower I am, look for the guy catching a crab. NORTHERN WILDS
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Art from one end to the other This month we travel along the shore from Duluth to Thunder Bay, to find a wide variety of art by numerous artists, many of whom will be exhibiting together at upcoming art exhibits and festivals. We begin with the Art in Bayfront Park festival in Duluth, Aug. 16-17, with over 150 artists. To participate in this art fair, your work must be hand-picked by a jury. Featured artist Kristi Abbott will be presenting her photo collage of Duluth tourist attractions, which incorporates photographic imagery, spray painting and paper on wood panel. Abbott was commissioned to produce this piece, which will be the collector’s edition piece at the fair. Visit www. artinbayfrontpark.com for more info. Next, we stop in Two Harbors for the Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Fair on Aug. 1-2, featuring over 25 artists, including featured clay artist Jedd Peters. Artwork of all sorts will be on display and available for purchase and free art classes for all ages will be available from 2-4 p.m. Folk musician Thea Ennen will set the mood with live music both days. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the P.K. Anderson House on Hwy 61. For more info, check out Facebook. In Canada is the Lakehead Visual Arts, the longest running art club in Thunder Bay. They will be holding an art exhibit throughout August at the Baggage Arts Centre on the marina. They will also have an ongoing exhibit at Gallery 33 until January. The club contains 35 members and to become a member, your artwork must be juried. Visit www.thunderbay.ca/artscentre for more info. [TOP] Mixed Media art “Sunny Days Ahead,” by Terry Williams, will be showcased at the Two Harbors Art Fest. [FAR LEFT] Also being shown at the Two Harbors Art Fest is artwork by Sandra Haff. [ABOVE] Artist Jedd Peters of Mill Pond Clay Works was the
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[TOP LEFT] Part of Lakehead Visual
is Gladys Postans. Featured is her watercolour, “Coral Bay #1.”
[TOP RIGHT] Elizabeth Stille’s watercolour,
“Rocky Island” is also featured by the Lakehead Visual Arts Club.
[ABOVE] Janice Bonish, who is also part of
the Lakehead Visual Arts Club, painted this watercolour “Abstract Rock.”
[LEFT] Artist Kristi Abbott will be showcasing her collage at the Duluth Art Fest, which highlights the Duluth aerial lift bridge and lighthouse. Can you spot all 30 Duluth tourist attractions? [RIGHT] Also part of Lakehead Visual is Pat Izsak’s, acrylic mixed media “Bye Bye Birdie.”
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• Live Music • Fabulous Food • Softball Tournament • Tennis Tournament • Trail Run • Big Fish Contest • Log Rolling Tournament • Craft Show• Kids Activities • Daily Contests and Prizes
Get your collectible button! It’s your pass to participate in events all weekend long!
• Fireworks • Parade And much more fun for the whole family!
See the full schedule of events at:
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Featuring
Minnesota-made artwork, paintings, photography and unique, handcrafted items such as fine silver jewelry, beautiful beeswax and soy candles, turned wood, glass art, gorgeous pottery and more.
Fri., August 7th — First Friday!
Voyageur Brewing Company coming by to do a craft beer tasting from 5-7. Come enjoy the brews!
Sat., August 15th — Make and Take Painting Class with Pam Fioritto. $40/person
includes supplies, wine and your own work of art!
*Join our free book exchange, just bring a book and take a book* Gallery & Cottages Open Year Round
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The Wannabees from Kakabeca Falls, Ontario performed at last year’s Tori Fest. | SUBMITTED
Tori celebrates Finland’s past and present Finland, one of the North Shore’s oldest communities, celebrates its heritage Aug. 8-9 with the Tori Festival. Tori, which means “open market” in Finn, is a two-day family friendly event held at the Finland Heritage Site on CR 6. While it began as a music festival in 1997, the annual event has grown to include food, art and craft vendors, historical demonstrations and games for kids. The Heritage Site is operated by the Finland MN Historical Society and contains several buildings from the pioneer era, including a one-room schoolhouse, the original Park Hill School. During Tori, a schoolmarm in period dress greets “students” and gives them a pioneer “education,” complete with a dunce hat. The first Finnish settlers arrived in 1895, generally getting off a boat at Kennedy Landing in Little Marais and then walking cross-country to Finland. Sometimes fathers came alone or with their sons to first create a homestead and then send for their families. The pioneers were largely self-sufficient, growing hay, oats, potatoes and garden vegetables. Enough agriculture occurred that for a number of years the commu-
nity had a threshing machine association so they could cooperatively use a thresher that went from one homestead to the next. In the early years, most travel to and from Finland was by boat, including the famous steamer America, which also delivered supplies. If pioneer brought a cow from Duluth, it would swim to shore from the steamer by following the owner’s rowboat. The past is very much part of the present at Tori, which draws several hundred people each year, many of whom have ties to the community. But Tori is more than a community reunion. It is also a celebration of the present. Live music is continuous through the day. There is an emphasis on fun and games for kids, as well as fun foods, such as root beer floats, hot dogs, brats and tacos in a bag. There is also that North Shore standby: fresh herring burgers. Sunday morning begins with a pancake breakfast. There is a silent auction with items from local businesses, as well as a cash raffle with $1,500 in prizes. Parking is ample and free, although visitors are asked to make free will donation. —Shawn Perich
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[LEFT] Last year’s festival featured a new vendor with handcrafted wooden spoons. | SUBMITTED
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The Fisherman’s Picnic parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Aug. 2. | SUBMITTED
Ceramic birch mugs by Jan Waller are found at the Two Harbors Art Fair. | SUBMITTED
Summer Theater Festival July 16-Aug. 11
2015 marks the Grand Marais Playhouse’s 45th season in providing entertainment and building community through theater. Show support for the playhouse by attending the Summer Theater Festival, featuring “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” and “Moon Over Buffalo,” in repertory Thursdays-Sundays until Aug., 11. Then, enjoy “Life on the G String,” starting Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. All performances are at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. For the full schedule, visit www.arrowheadcenterforthearts.org.
Fisherman’s Picnic July 30-Aug. 2
Grand Marais’ annual Fish Pic event is jam-packed with fun for the entire family. There will be food, art vendors, games, kiddy rides, contests, bingo, a dunk tank, live demos, a parade, fireworks and live music; just to name a few. Not to mention the Big Fish Contest, sponsored by Northern Wilds and Buck’s Hardware Hank, held from July 25-Aug. 1, and the Library Friends Book Sale at the Community Center, July 30-Aug. 1. To view the full schedule of events, visit www.grandmaraislionsclub.com.
Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Fair Aug. 1-2
This year’s annual art fair will feature art by Jedd Peters and live music by Thea Ennen. Also on display will be ceramics, drawings, fiber art, glass, jewelry, photography, paintings, sculptures and wood works. There will also be free art-making classes from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday. The festival will run from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at the P.K. Anderson House in Two Harbors. Visit Two Harbors Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival on Facebook for more info.
Nipigon Blueberry Blast Aug. 1-2
Indulge in blueberries galore at the annual Blueberry Blast Festival in Nipigon. The highlights include guided berry picking, local craft and food sales, live music, face-painting, minnow races, prize drawings, Zumba, a juggling show, numerous kid activities, blueberry recipes and lots more. Visit www.nipigonblueberryblast.com for more info on this family-friendly event. 26
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This Twigs and Willows Top will be featured at the Yarn Harbor Trunk Show. | SUBMITTED
Creative Arts CLE Fair Aug. 5-9
Celebrate 125 years at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition with the Creative Arts Family Fair at the Dorothy Dove Building in Thunder Bay, from noon to midnight daily. Explore kid’s world, a petting zoo, cooking demos, midway rides and concessions, a baby boom contest, creative arts contest and fireworks. Tickets are available at select locations. Parking is $6. Visit www.cle.on.ca for more info.
Trunk Show Aug. 5-20
Yarn Harbor in Duluth will be featuring a Trunk Show from August 5-20, inspired by nature and featuring garments from the book Botanical Knits. Come see them in person and decide what you will be knitting next. For more info, visit www.yarnharborduluth.com.
Nearly 20,000 fans attend Duluth’s annual Bayfront Blues Festival. | SUBMITTED
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“A zany, madcap delight!” - WHDH-TV “Wildly funny!” - ABC News A crowd gathers at the 2010 Red Rock Folk Festival. | SUBMITTED
Bayfront Blues Festival Aug. 7-9 “So smartly conceived... catchy tunes and witty lyrics.”
This year marks the 27th annual outdoor music fest in Duluth’s Bayfront Park on Lake Superior. Over 30 performers will be taking the stage, including Ken Valdez, The Swamp Kings, Tweed Funk, Sugaray Rayford, Otis Clay, Jennie DeVoe and many others. There will also be food vendors on-site. Tickets will be sold as general admission and can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. This is a rain or shine event. Find more info online at www.bayfrontblues.com.
Live from the Rock Folk Festival
TICKETS
Aug. 7-9
$20 Adults • $10 Students (18 and under)
Advance tickets at www.tix.com. Box office opens one hour before the show. All seating general admission. Buy a ticket to each production and save $5.00. SAT.
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Food Shelf Friday Performance
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Pow wow dancers gather in Grand Portage for Rendezvous Days. | SUBMITTED
Set sail on our 50’ schooner Hjørdis. Two-hour sails available most days. Sign up online or call 888-387-9762.
Kayakers paddle near the breakwall in Two Harbors. | SUBMITTED
www.northhouse.org
Rendezvous Days and Pow Wow
Two Harbors Kayak Festival
Step back in time at the annual Grand Portage Rendezvous Days and Pow Wow. Re-enactors from across the country and Canada come together to camp and provide demonstrations, music, dancing and hands-on workshops, such as birch bark canoe repair techniques, basic blacksmithing, 8th century sausage making, sewing and tinsmithing for kids. Vendors will be offering arts, crafts, and Native American food. There will also be historic tours, a scavenger hunt, contests, a softball tournament and more. Admission is free. Visit www.nps.gov/grpo for more info.
The annual Kayak Festival on Lake Superior includes the John Abrahams 18-Mile Marathon, Ellen Anderson 10-Mile Race, Betty’s Pies 5-Mile Race and the Youth Sprint Races, all with various age groups and boat categories. In addition to the races are local exhibitors, kayak demos, stand up paddle board demos and classes, beginning level instructional family tours, kids kayaking, food, music and more. The event will be held on Burlington Bay in Two Harbors. For more info on this water festival, visit www. kayakfestival.upnorthmn.net.
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Joyful treasures for the spirit, home and garden
Aug. 8-9
Open Seven Days a Week
Plein Air Grand Marais 2015
Competition | Sept. 11 - 17 Opening Reception | Sept. 17, 5 - 7pm Exhibit | Sept. 18 - Oct. 4
midway between Duluth & Grand Marais
Get YOUR HANDS ON during our summer public programs! · bake bread* | THURS · raise a timber frame* | FRI · see craft in action | THURS-SUN · tour campus | SAT · craft mini-class* | SAT
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grandmaraisartcolony.org Phone: 218-353-7726 6185 Lax Lake Rd., Finland, MN
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The Gunflint Woods, Winds and Strings is an annual benefit. | SUBMITTED
Gunflint Woods, Winds and Strings Aug. 9
Relax with an afternoon of chamber music to benefit the Gunflint Trail Historical Society and the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Performances will include Yvonne Caruthers, Karina Roth, Kathy Bolstad, Paul Jacobson, Barb LaVigne and more. A “Meet the Artists” social hour will follow the concert. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children. Concert will be held at the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Dept. Hall #1 on Poplar Lake. Contact Susan Scherer at scher012@ boreal.org for more details.
SAWMILL TOURS Hedstrom Lumber Co. will be offering tours of the Sawmill and Planing Mill
THROUGH AUGUST
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TUES. 12:30-2 PM | FRI. 10-11:30 AM
The Mid-Trail Auction will be holding a raffle for a hand-stitched quilt. | SUBMITTED
Mid-Trail Auction and Fundraiser Aug 12th
If you are looking for a unique collectable, a beautifully crafted piece of hand-stitchery, or that perfect treasure to remind you of the Gunflint Trail, chances are you will find it at the annual Mid-Trail auction, flea market, boutique and quilt raffle, to be held at the Schaap Community Center from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12. Raf-
Betsy Bowen Studio & Galleries
Just up the hill in a historic church
fle tickets are $5 each or three for $10 and can be purchased at the event or from participating local businesses. Homemade cakes, coffee and lemonade will be available during the fundraiser. Proceeds from the event benefit the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.
North Shore Music Association
Celebrates 30 years with Rev. R.L. Bush & the Revived Sons
Open 11-5 daily 301 First Avenue West, Grand Marais 218-387-1992 ª www.woodcut.com Open Studios — Working Artists
Special group tours available upon request. Limited group size per tour. Pre-registration is required.
Call 387-2995 ext. 14 Tours may be canceled without notice — RSVP required!
HEDSTROM LUMBER COMPANY
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Archives & Extras ª August 7 - 23 Opening Reception Friday, August 7th 5-8 p.m. A special show and sale of Betsy’s woodblock prints rarely seen, including many small black and white prints from early in her career. Included in this show are select pieces from Betsy’s personal collection of work by favorite artists. Join in the fun of discovering what treasures you might find.
Join us for BIRTHDAY CAKE and a whole lot of boogying.
August 22, 7:30 PM Arrowhead Center for the Arts 51 W. 5th St. Grand Marais $15 adults, $5 youth at door or tix.com northshoremusicassociation.com
Boundary Waters Blues Fest Aug. 13-16
The 15th annual Boundary Waters Blues Fest will take place in Winton and feature over 10 different performances, including Renee Austin, Harper, Tinsley Ellis, Virgil Caine, and Ramm Band with Paul Mayasich. There will also be food, art and merchandise for sale. The festival will take place on Fall Lake, about five miles from Ely. This is the perfect weekend getaway location, with access to shopping and other area attractions. Check out www. elyblues.com for more details.
BrewHa Craft Beer Festival Aug. 14-15
Sample craft beer, participate in demos and attend educational talks at BrewHa Craft Beer Festival in Thunder Bay. There will also be live music and numerous food trucks. Festivities will be held at Prince Arthur’s Landing. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, per session, with three sessions total. Each session ticket comes with admission, a sampling cup, and 4 free drink samples. Visit www.brewhafestival.com for more info.
John Schroeder Day Aug. 15
Celebrate John Schroeder Day, beginning with the Schroeder Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at the Schroeder Town Hall. Then join Skip Lamb for a walking tour of Schroeder. There will be local artisan vendors and a Zoar Lutheran Brat stand outside the Cross River Heritage Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and U.S. Forest Service archeologist Lee Johnson will speak on the dams of Cross River at 11 a.m. Lastly, take a Cicak Sawmill Tour at 12:30 p.m. www.crossriverheritage.org.
An aeriel photo of the Point Porphyry Lighthouse. | SUBMITTED
Family on the Water Rendezvous Aug. 15-16
Come to Point Porphyry Lighthouse on Black Bay for some Lake Superior fun. Once you anchor down, you will be greeted by a member of the Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior Group and you will have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the historic property. Enjoy a walk to the lighthouse, climb the tower, go hiking, camp-
ing, birdwatching, rock hunting, play games and have a bonfire. The Lighthouse Dwellings will be available for rent, including the Lighthouse Keeper’s home, which can accommodate up to six people. All Superior boaters welcome and admission is free. Contact clls@morvision.on.ca for more info.
GAS COUPON
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery On the Harbor, Grand Marais, MN
July 24 - August 9
Hazel Belvo & Marcia Cushmore
5¢ OFF/ Gallon
Abstracting Nature & All That Jazz August 14 - September 13
Susan Frame Sumi-e Painting
Hours: Sun 1-4 pm, Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm 115 W. Wisconsin St. · 218-387-2314 www.johnsonheritagepost.org
Offer Available
July 30 - Aug 2, 2015
Crystal’s Log Cabin Quilts
Mention this ad for 10% off everything in the shop excluding ready-mades Aug. 22 10:30-12:00
Trunk show with local author Jessie Kurtz, One Block Remix Stop in for fall class schedule. Open 7 Days a week 10 am - 5 pm 218-387-3177 • crystals@boreal.org 1100 West Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN
Registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt; children register for free (no t-shirt). $5 entry fee for Radio Waves not included. Dancers will be collecting pledges ONLY in advance. If you would like to dance or contribute a pledge to a dancer, please call or check our website for registration and pledging details.
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Events Trunk Show:
garments from the book
Botanical Knits August 5 - 20 August 14
Summer Beer Tasting featuring Bent Paddle from Duluth, MN
A Wide Variety of Classes Come join the fun!
Yarn Harbor is a full-service yarn shop supplying the community with beautiful yarns, books, notions & classes. Check out our website for classes & events.
4629 East Superior Street, Duluth M 12-8 • Tu, W, F, Sa 10-5 • Th 10-7 Su 12-5
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Cook County
Farm & Craft Market 9 am - 1 pm
Local handmade crafts & seasonal locally grown produce.
4 Balsam Street, Thunder Bay Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Drawing, Jewelry, Crafts, Books, Chocolate and Much More!
“Kids Art, Craft & Play Workshops!” August 12 & 26th
“Children & Youth Painting Retreat!” August 18, 19 & 20th
“Recycled Back-toSchool Crafts!” August 26, 27 & 28th
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Wood-working • Weaving Jewelry • Beadwork • Pottery Jams & Jellies • Baked Goods Farm Produce • Coffee and more! Municipal Parking Lot 10 E. Broadway Downtown Grand Marais
AUGUST EVENTS
Art Gallery, Shop & Classes
Art in Bayfront Park Aug. 16-17
This two-day art festival includes over 150 artists, hand-picked by a jury, including featured artist Kristi Abbott and her painting collage of Duluth. New this year, artists will be demonstrating their work with the help of audience participates, such as artist Stephen Morse, who will be having individuals carve their own scratch molds and casting them in aluminum. There will also be a painting class during the afternoon and the Duluth Sings competition will be taking place during the fest. Visit www.artinbayfrontpark.com for more details.
SATURDAYS IN AUGUST (8, 15, 22, 29)• 11 A.M. The Muffin Man Stories for young children.
(No Muffin Man on Saturday August 2 - Fisherman’s Picnic.)
SATURDAY AUGUST 8 • 5 P.M. Writer’s Salon with author Shannon Drury reading from The Radical Housewife SATURDAY AUGUST 22 • 5 P.M. Writer’s Salon with author Margi Preus reading from Enchantment Lake: A Northwoods Mystery HOURS BEGINNING MONDAY AUGUST 24 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SATURDAY AUGUST 29 • 5 P.M. Full Moon Reading featuring Kate Fitzgerald. Outside on the lakeshore.
Summer Hours: M-F 10 am-8 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 10 am-4 p.m. Starting August 24: M-Sa 10 am - 5 p.m., Su 10 am-4 p.m.
218-387-3370 12 E. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais
Lake County Fair Aug. 20-23
A standing tradition of 107 years, the Lake County Fair holds true to its original roots with agricultural education and entertainment. The fair will include showcases of livestock, home arts and farming techniques, as well as live music, games, prizes, an auction, the ATV Mud Run and a street dance featuring Dirt Road Dixie and American Idol contestant Cindy Jo. There will also be food vendors, family movie nights and the 27th annual pie contest. Visit www.thelakecountyfair.com for more info.
Brit Floyd Aug. 21
Brit Floyd will be performing their Space & Time World Tour to celebrate 50 years of Pink Floyd, on Friday, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. This year’s tour includes a spectacular new light show and an even bigger stage production, including performances off Pink Floyd’s bestselling albums Wish You Were Here, The Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, The Wall and The Division Bell. To order tickets, visit www.tbca.com
LAKE COUNTY
FAIR August 20-23, 2015
Caricature Artists Old West Society of MN ATV & Truck Mud Runs 4-H and Open Horse Shows The Northwoods Band Dirt Road Dixie Band featuring American Idol Contestant Cindy Jo Todd Armstrong Shows Midway More information and a full schedule can be found at
www.thelakecountyfair.com
Every Thursday, 4 - 6 p.m.
BBQ fans are sure to enjoy Ribfest. | SUBMITTED ognized as one of the strongest performers on the gospel circuit. His group will be performing at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $5 youth and can be bought at the door or online at www.tix.com. Visit www.northshoremusicassociation.com for more details.
Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais CASH ONLY—RAIN OR SHINE Cook County Farm Fresh Produce, Hovland Strawberries, and more. Want to sell your local produce or homemade foods? Contact Kristin at 218-387-2330 or Diane at 218-387-3015 Sponsored by U of M Extension Cook County, Healthy Northland, and Sawtooth Mountain Clinic
The Really Really Really Long Table Aug. 22
Indulge in a five course dinner prepared by Chef Steve Simpson with 300 other people at the longest dinner table in Thunder Bay. The event will fundraise money for the non-profit organization Roots to Harvest, committed to food, young people and community. Dinner will take place on St. Paul Street and seating will begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are $125. Visit www.keynoteevents.ca for more info.
Embarrass Regional Fair
Your Community Meeting Place for 125 Years
Aug. 28-30
Celebrate 30 years of good music in Cook County with Rev. R. L. Bush and the Revived Sons. | SUBMITTED
NSMA’s 30th Anniversary Celebration with Rev. R.L. Bush & the Revived Sons Aug. 22
You’re invited to come celebrate the North Shore Music Association’s 30th anniversary birthday party, featuring cake, dancing and live music by African American gospel and roots group Rev. R.L. Bush and the Revived Sons. Born into a legacy, Rev. R.L. Bush is the grandson of Louis Johnson, longtime lead singer for the Swan Silvertones. Rev. Bush has performed with multiple groups and is rec-
The Embarrass Region Fair Association sponsors the annual fair. This three-day event is loaded with family fun, including exhibits, softball, a horse show, mud run, demolition derby, Flying Finn 10K Run, horseshoe tournament, team penning competition and much more. The event will be held at the Embarrass Timber Hall. For more information or to volunteer, please call 218-753-8965.
2015 Ribfest Aug. 28-30
Calling all BBQ lovers for the annual Thunder Bay Ribfest, complete with a rib contest and hotdog eating contest. Don’t miss out on Country Music Friday, Classic Rock Saturday and Family Entertainment Sunday, each day featuring live music, games, contests, lots of food and more. There will also be a bike and car show and a $500 drawing for BIA Bucks. Ribfest will take place on Park Ave. and Red River Rd. at 11 a.m. Admission is free. Visit www.ribfesttbay.com for more details.
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Northern Wilds Calendar of Events July-Sept. 6
Grand Marais www.cookcountyhistory.org
Aug. 6, Thursday
Aug. 8-9
Aug. 14-16
July 31-Aug. 2
Ely www.ely.org
Historical Park, Thunder Bay, Ontario www.fwhp.ca
www.oliveragriculturalsociety.com
Bally Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations
Sonny Assu: Interventions on the Imaginary Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca
Jenna Brown: Still Echoes Resound
2015 Tennis Tournament
Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca
Cook County Tennis Courts, Grand Marais www.visitcookcounty.com
Christian Chapman & Bev Koski Exhibit
Superior Classics Car Club Dragfest
Interwoven: Baskets from the Permanent Collection
Aug. 1, Saturday
Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca
Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca
July 15-Sept. 1 Lost Resorts Exhibit
Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org
July 24-Aug. 9 Belvo/Cushmore Exhibit
Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.johnsonheritagepost.org
July 25-Aug. 1
Big Fish Contest sponsored by Buck’s Hardware & Northern Wilds
July 29, Wednesday
Lioness Club Buffet Dinner and Silent Auction 5 p.m. St. John’s Church Hall, Grand Marais
Jim & Michelle Miller 9 p.m.
Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com
July 30, Thursday Earth Wind and Todd 8 p.m.
Terrace Bay, Ontario www.dragfest.ca
How to See in the Dark: Monitoring Bats on the Superior National Forest
10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org “Moon Over Buffalo” 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com Michael Monroe 7 p.m. Log Cabin, Grand Marais www.michaelmonroemusic.com Pete Kavanaugh 7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com Earth Wind & Todd 8 p.m. American Legion, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974 Eric Frost 9 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com
Aug. 1-2
Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Fair 10 a.m. P.K. Anderson House,
Two Harbors (612) 695-2341 Nipigon Blueberry Blast Nipigon, Ontario www.nipigonblueberryblast.com
Writer Read 5 p.m. Forest Service Office,
Timmy Haus 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” 7 p.m.
Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com
Aug. 7, Friday
First Fridays Participating shops
throughout Cook County www.visitcookcounty.com “Moon Over Buffalo” 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com
Jim & Michele Miller
7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com Maria Nickolay 8 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com
Fly-In or Drive-In Outdoor Movie
8:30 p.m. Richard B. Helgeson Airport, Two Harbors www.1128.eaachapter.org
Aug. 7-8
Remember When 7 p.m. Vermilion
Community College Fine Arts Theater, Ely www.ely.org
Aug. 7-9
Live from the Rock Folk Festival Red Rock, Ontario www.livefromtherockfolkfestival.com
Grand Marais American Legion (218) 387-2974 Step Rockets 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com “Moon Over Buffalo” 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com
Aug. 2, Sunday
July 30-Aug. 1
Environmental Center near Duluth www.boulderlake.org
Aug. 7-23
Ernest Oberholtzer by Tom McCann
Reception Aug. 7 at 5 p.m.) Betsy Bowen Studio, Grand Marais www.woodcut.com
Library Friends of Cook County Book Sale Grand Marais Community Center
July 30-Aug. 2
Fisherman’s Picnic Grand Marais
www.grandmaraislionsclub.com Live Music 11 a.m. Harbor Park, Grand Marais www.visitcookcounty.com
July 31, Friday
Howling Moon Fest Bayfront Park,
Fisherman’s Picnic Parade
1 p.m. Downtown Grand Marais www.grandmaraislionsclub.com
Archaeology of Island Lake & Boulder Lake Reservoirs 1 p.m. Boulder Lake
2 p.m. Seagull Community Center, Fire Hall #3, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” 3 p.m.
Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com Bughouse! 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 2-3
Duluth www.howlingmoonfest.com The SplinterTones 1 p.m. Sidney’s Rooftop, Grand Marais www.visitcookcounty.com
Thunder Bay, Ontario www.itialiancc.com
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” 7 p.m.
Visual Artist Gathering 5:30 p.m.
Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com Joe Paulik 7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com Jim & Michelle Miller 8 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais www.voyaageurbrewing.com Cook County’s Most Wanted 8 p.m. American Legion, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974
July 31-Aug. 1
Black River Revue 9 p.m.
Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
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Festa Italiana Italian Cultural Centre
Aug. 3, Monday
A Taste of Ely Restaurant www.ely.org
Aug. 4, Tuesday
Butterfly Garden Evening 6 p.m. Hartley Nature Center, Duluth www.hartleynature.org
Aug. 5-9
2015 Family Fair Noon
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, Thunder Bay, Ontario www.cle.on.ca
Rendezvous Days & Pow-Wow
Monument Heritage Center, Grand Portage www.visitcookcounty.com Bayfront Bluesfest Bayfront Park, Duluth www.bayfrontblues.com
Archives & Extras Exhibit (Opening
Aug. 8, Saturday
Membership Meeting & Ice Cream Social
1 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org
Geology of Minnesota
1:30 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org Lefse Demo & Tasting 2 p.m. Cook County Historical Society, Grand Marais www.cookcountyhistory.org Feeding LeRoy 3 & 9 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com
Writer’s Salon with Shannon Drury 5 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com
Cruise the North Shore
5 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” 7 p.m.
Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com
Aug. 5-20
What’s for Dinner—Feeding the Exhibit Pack 7:15 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely
Duluth www.yarnharborduluth.com
Cherry Dirt 7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge
Trunk Show: Botanical Knits Yarn Harbor,
www.wolf.org
Pub, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com
NORTHERN WILDS
Battle of Fort William Fort William
Annual Tori and Music Fest
Finland Heritage Site www.finlandmnhistoricalsociety.com Ely’s 2015 Watercross Race 10 a.m. Longbranch in Winton www.elywatercross.com Two Harbors Kayak Festival Two Harbors www.kayakfestival.upnorthmn.net
August 9, Sunday
Free Donuts at Dorothy’s 11 a.m. Dorothy Molter Museum, Ely www.rootbeerlady.com “Moon Over Buffalo” 2 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com
Murillo Fair Murillo, Ontario
Aug. 14-Sept. 12
Susan Frame: Sumi-e Painting Exhibit Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.johnsonheritagepost.org
Aug. 15, Saturday John Schroeder Day 10 a.m.
Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org
Guided Hike: Cook County Rd. 58 to Kadunce 10 a.m. Two Harbors www.shta.org Two Harbors Block Party 1 p.m. Kids Fun &
Invasive Plant Presentation by Laurel Wilson 2 p.m. Seagull Lake Community
6 p.m. The Northwoods Band & Hannah Rey, Historic 1st Ave, Two Harbors 30th Anniversary Celebration 3 p.m. Birch Grove, Tofte www.birchgrovefoundation.org
Gunflint Woods, Winds & Strings
www.sugarloafnorthshore.org
Center, Fire Hall #3, Gunflint Trail www.arrowheadinvasives.org
Benefit Chamber Concert 4 p.m. Schaap
Community Center, Grand Marais www.gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org Mysterious Ways 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 10, Monday
In a Patch of Goldenrods with Larry Weber 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder Clearwater Lodge Centennial Celebration 1 p.m. Gunflint Trail
www.clearwaterhistoriclodge.com
Painting Class with Pam Fioritto Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery, Lutsen www.kahneetah.com
Schaap Community Center, Gunflint Trail
Cook County’s Most Wanted 3 p.m. Birch Terrace, Grand Marais (218) 387-2215 Eric Frost 3 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com Michael Monroe 7 p.m. Log Cabin, Grand Marais www.michaelmonroemusic.com Gordon Thorne 7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com Eric Frost 9 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com Dirty Girl Mud Run Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, Ontario www.fwhp.ca
Aug. 13, Thursday
Aug. 15-16
Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Movie Nights in the Park At dusk, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay, Ontario www.thunderbay.ca/events
Duluth www.artinbayfrontpark.com
Band of Souls Duo 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 11, Tuesday
30th Annual Loony Day 2:30 p.m.
Ely www.ely.org Joe Paulik 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 12, Wednesday Mid-Trail Auction Fundraiser 1 p.m.
Lipbone Redding 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 13-16
Boundary Waters Blues Festival
Art in Bayfront Park & Duluth Sings Family on the Water Rendezvous Point Porphyry Lighthouse, Black Bay clls@morvision.on.ca
Aug. 16, Sunday
Lipbone Redding 6:30 p.m.
Fall Lake, Winton www.elyblues.com
Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 14, Friday
Aug. 17, Monday
Auditorium www.tbca.com Portage Band 6 p.m. American Legion, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974 Maria Nickolay 7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com Timmy Haus 8 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com
6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Home Free 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community
Aug. 14-15
BrewHa Craft Beer Festival
Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay, Ontario www.brewhafestival.com Tree Party 9 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Gene LaFond & Amy Ann Grillo
Aug. 18, Tuesday
Butterfly Garden Evening 6 p.m.
Hartley Nature Center, Duluth www.hartleynature.org James Moors 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 19, Wednesday Cellars Wine Tasting Menu
6 p.m. Waves of Superior Café, Tofte www.wavesofsuperiorspa.com
Technology Wednesday
6 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library www.grandmaraislibrary.org
Aug. 20-21
The Really, Really, Really Long Table
Evergreen Grass Band
8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 20-23
NSMA 30th Anniversary with Rev.
Lake County Fair Two Harbors www.thelakecountyfair.com
Aug. 21, Friday
Bug Lite! 7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com Joe Paulik 8 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com Brit Floyd 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium www.tbca.com Movie Nights in the Park At dusk, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay, Ontario www.thunderbay.ca/events
Aug. 22, Saturday Nature Journaling Workshop
10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org
Trunk Show with Jessie Kurtz
10:30 a.m. Crystal’s Log Cabin, Grand Marais (218)387-3177 Joe Paulik 3 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com
Writer’s Salon with Margi Preus
6 p.m. St. Paul Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario www.keynoteevents.ca Bughouse 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
R. L. Bush & the Revved Sons 7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.northshoremusicassociation.com Jim Jefferies 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium www.tbca.com
Aug. 23, Sunday
Joe Paulik 6:30 p.m. Big Bear Lodge, Grand Marais www.bigbearlodgemn.com Bug Lite! 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 24 Monday
Gypsy Moth Identification & Quarantine Details 5 p.m. Community
Center, Grand Marais www.arrowheadinvasives.org Timmy Haus 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 25, Tuesday Briand Morrison 6 p.m. Pie Place Café, Grand Marais www.briandmorrison.com
Wildlife Park 11 a.m.
Chippewa Park, Ontario www.chippewapark.ca Amusement Rides 1 p.m. Chippewa Park, Ontario www.chippewapark.ca
Mondays
Nature Nook 10 a.m. Hartley Nature Center, Duluth www.hartleynature.org
Songwriter Series
Briand Morrison 6 p.m.
Pie Place Café, Grand Marais www.briandmorrison.com Jam Sessions 7 p.m. Chippewa Park Pavilion Coffee House, Ontario www.chippewapark.ca Tuesday Trivia 7 p.m. American Legion, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974
Bats in the Belfry
7:30 p.m. Lutsen Resort www.lutsenresort.com
Minnesota Wild!
Tuesdays
Good Morning Birds
Aug. 18) 10 a.m. & Becoming a Boundary Waters Family 2:30 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com
Harbor History Tour
11 a.m. Cook County Historical Society, Grand Marais www.cookcountyhistory.org Lumber Mill Tour 12:30 p.m. Hedstrom Lumber Mill, Gunflint Trail (218) 387-2995 ext. 14
Painting Adventures with Joi Electa 3 p.m. Gooseberry State
Park www.joielecta.com
Tuesday Nite Live 4 p.m. Ely www.ely.org
Ely Farmers Market & Artists Market 5 p.m. Whiteside Park, Ely www.ely.org
Yoga in the Yurt 5:30 p.m. Hartley Nature Center, Duluth www.hartleynature.org Live Music 6 p.m. Lighthouse at Emily’s, Two Harbors www.lighthouseatemilys.com
Sasquatch Scramble 5K Obstacle Run
10 a.m. Boulder Lake near Duluth www.boulderlake.org
7:30 p.m. Grand Marais Recreation Park www. grandmaraisrecreationarea.com
Wednesdays 10 a.m. Cascade Lodge, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com
Harbor History Tour
11 a.m. Cook County Historical Society, Grand Marais www.cookcountyhistory.org
Painting Adventures with Joi Electa 3 p.m. Temperance River
State Park www.joielecta.com
West End Pizza Party 5 p.m.
Birch Grove Community Center, Tofte bgf@boreal.org Open Mic 5 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Summer in the Parks
6 p.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, Ontario www.thunderbay.ca/events Concerts on the Pier 7 p.m. Glensheen Mansion, Duluth www.glensheen.org
Logging in the Days of Paul Bunyan 7:30 p.m. Bluefin Bay,
Tofte www.bluefinbay.com
Black Bears: American Original 7:30 p.m. Lutsen Resort
www.lutsenresort.com
30th Anniversary
Aug. 27, Thursday
The Limits of the Universe: Neutrinos and Dark Matter 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove,
Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Conversations with William Kent Kruger 3 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the
Gordon Thorne 7 p.m.
Aug. 28, Friday
Portage Band 6 p.m. American Legion, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974
Gene LaFond & Amy Grillo
7 p.m. Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors www.castledangerbrewery.com Jim & Michele Miller 8 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com Movie Nights in the Park At dusk, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay, Ontario www.thunderbay.ca/events
Aug. 28-30
Annual Embarrass Region Fair
Embarrass Timber Hall 2015 Ribfest 11 a.m. Thunder Bay Waterfront District www.ribfesttbay.com
Aug. 29, Saturday
XTERRA Sleeping Giant Sleeping Giant
Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org
Gordon Thorne & Bob
Bingham 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com
Thursdays
Bird Banding 7 a.m.
Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org Tracks & Tracking 10 a.m. East Bay Suites, Grand Marais www.eastbaysuites.com
Free Guided Hike
10:30 a.m. Oberg Mountain Trailhead, Tofte www.visitcookcounty.com
Harbor History Tour
11 a.m. Cook County Historical Society, Grand Marais www.cookcountyhistory.org
Painting Adventures with Joi Electa 3 p.m.
The Garage, Grand Marais www.joielecta.com Local Food Market 4 p.m. Community Center, Grand Marais (218) 387-2330 Yoga in the Yurt 5:30 p.m. Hartley Nature Center, Duluth www.hartleynature.org
Joe Paulik Campfire Music
6 p.m. Lutsen Resort www.lutsenresort.com Star Class 6:30 p.m. Crystal’s Log Quilts, Grand Marais (218) 387-3177 Leave It To Beavers 7:30 p.m. Eagle Ridge Resort, Lutsen www.eagleridgeatlutsen.com
The Amazing Amusing Moose 7:30 p.m. Caribou
Highlands Lodge, Lutsen www.caribouhighlands.com
Fridays
Oil Painting Class 9 a.m. Trail
Center Lodge, Gunflint Trail www.trailcenterlodge.com Lumber Mill Tour 10 a.m. Hedstrom Lumber Mill, Gunflint Trail (218) 387-2995 ext. 14
Birch Grove Foundation
Full Moon Reading with Kate Fitzgerald 5 p.m. Drury Lane Books,
Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com Joe Paulik 7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com Dance Party with DJ Beavstar 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen. com
Aug. 30, Sunday Jim Miller Band 9:30 p.m.
Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Aug. 31-Sept. 4
Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Program 8 a.m.
Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center near Duluth www.boulderlake.org
Make a Dreamcatcher 10:30 a.m. Eagle Ridge Resort, Lutsen www.visitcookcounty.com Harbor History Tour
11 a.m. Cook County Historical Society, Grand Marais www.cookcountyhistory.org
There’s No Place Like Home 1 p.m.
Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org
Painting Adventures with Joi Electa 3 p.m. Cascade State Park www.joielecta.com
Music by the Campfire
7 p.m. Eagle Ridge Resort, Lutsen www.eagleridgeatlutsen.com
Wildcats of the Northwoods
7:30 p.m. Bluefin Bay, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com Wolves in the Night 7:30 p.m. Chateau LeVeaux, Tofte www.chateauleveaux.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com
Saturdays
Thunder Bay Country Market 8 a.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, Ontario www. thunderbaycountrymarket.com
Cook County Farm & Craft Market 9 a.m. Municipal Parking Lot, Grand Marais www.visitcookcounty.com
Painting Adventures with Joi Electa 9 a.m. Trail Center Lodge,
Gunflint Trail www.joielecta.com
Beautiful Butterflies (& Ugly Bugs) 10 a.m. Caribou Highlands
Lodge, Lutsen www.caribouhighlands.com
Story Hour with the Muffin Man 11 a.m. (except for Aug. 2) Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com
A Year to Remember
Arts, Grand Marais www.northshorecampus.org Eric Frost 3 & 9 p.m. Voyageur Brewery, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com
WEEKLY EVENTS
8:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com
Kid’s Nature Day’s (until
Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com
Provincial Park, Thunder Bay, Ontario
5 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com
Daily
Bump Blomberg 6:30 p.m.
Harbor History Tour
1 p.m. Cook County Historical Society, Grand Marais www.cookcountyhistory.org Nature of the Point 1:30 p.m. Artist’s Point, Grand Marais www.visitcookcounty.com
Saturday, August 15 3-8 pm “Back to the Future” 1985-2015 Open House & Tours: W.E. Connect Community, Recreation, & Senior Center 4-5:30 pm KidsZone – Retro Races, Carnival, & Fun 5:30 pm Chaz the Magician – Show 6:15 pm 80’s Picnic – Sloppy Joes, Summer Salads, & Ripple Chips 6:30 pm 30th Anniversary Presentation 7:30 pm Prelude: Ice Cream & Popcorn 8 pm Movie “Back to the Future” on Theater Screen www.birchgrovefoundation.org
Music on the Deck
John ON Schroeder Day DISPLAY
Campfire Music
Saturday
6 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com
THIS SEASON
AUG 15
7 p.m. Bluefin Bay, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com
Music in the Lobby
7 p.m. Lutsen Resort www.lutsenresort.com Minnesota Wild! 7:30 p.m. Sawbill Lake Campground, Tofte www.sawbill.com
Forest Fire? Friend or Foe?
7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge, Lutsen www.casadelodgemn.com Timmy Haus 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com
Sundays
Birding with Bill Tefft & Ely Field Naturalists 6 & 9 a.m.
Ely Chamber of Commerce www.ely.org Geology Walk 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org
Lost Resorts
8-10 a.m.
Schroeder Fireman’s Through October 17 Pancake Breakfast Schroeder Town Hall Artists
Gallery
Outside CRHC 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Local artisan Vendors Zoar Lutheran Brat Stand 10 a.m.
Skip Lamb Walking Tour of Schroeder 12:30 p.m.
Cicak Sawmill Tour
Inside CRHC 11 a.m.
July 15 - Sept. 1
Sandi Pillsbury Gredzens painter David Hahn watercolorist
Kim Knutson
mixed media artist
Charlotte Durie painter
Lee Johnson Talk Rose Kadera Dams of Cross River Vastila ceramist
Sundays in the Park Concerts 2 p.m. Chippewa Park, Ontario www.chippewapark.ca
Bronze Pour or Sculpture Making Demo 4 p.m. Last
Chance Studio & Gallery, Lutsen www.lastchancefab.com
Sunday Music on the Mountain 5 p.m. Caribou
Highlands Lodge, Lutsen www.caribouhighlands.com
CROSS RIVER HERITAGE CENTER Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sun.1:00 - 4:00 p.m. • Closed Mon. 7932 W Hwy 61, Schroeder • 218-663-7706 www.crossriverheritage.org Brought to you by the Schroeder Area Historical Society
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Bike the Gitchi Gami Trail Aug. 15. | SUBMITTED
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Give Us Your Best Shot! Categories: • PeoPle • landscaPe • Wildlife • Pets
Win Fabulous Prizes!
The 15th Annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Association (GGTA) North Shore Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, August 15, on the Gitchi-Gami State Trail (GGST) and connecting roads, with 28-mile, 37-mile, and 55mile route options. The recreational ride will begin and end in Gooseberry Falls State Park. All three routes start on the longest continuous section of the GGST–14 miles from Gooseberry through historic Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, to the attractive new rest stop at the Beaver Bay trailhead. The 28-mile route is entirely on the GGST, from Gooseberry to Beaver Bay and back. The 37-mile option adds a loop on county roads north from Beaver Bay and into Silver Bay, returning on the trail between Silver Bay and the West Road in Beaver Bay. This route
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incorporates about a half-mile on a gravel road. The 55-mile option follows the GGST to Beaver Bay and adds a challenging loop north and east on county roads and state highways, returning through Silver Bay to Beaver Bay. Both of the longer loops return to Gooseberry on the GGST. The ride begins at 9 a.m. Riders are requested to depart by 10:30 a.m. Parking for the ride is in a lot inside Gooseberry Falls State Park. Vehicles will need an annual state park vehicle sticker or a daily vehicle pass. A daily pass will be provided by the GGTA as part of the registration fee, and is also good for entry to every other state park on ride day. More information is available on the GGTA website, www.ggta.org.
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The Dorr Report Cook County’s Only Jail Break By Dick Dorr
After a second homicide occurred in Cook County on New Year’s Eve, 1971, my role in the investigation was to watch an out-of-town private investigator work the case. I decided to work most of the summer and leave the department in July, 1971. Uncertain about a law enforcement future, I returned to school and finished up some credits for my A.A. degree. After that, my wife and I returned to Grand Marais in March, 1972. I began working as a dispatcher for the Grand Marais Police Dept. It seemed whenever I left town something significant happened. Shortly after I left the Sheriff’s Dept., a plane with three men went missing in October, 1971. They were flying to Grand Marais from McFarland Lake, but never arrived. A low cloud ceiling created poor visibility the day they went missing. It would be several years before the crash site was discovered.
Changing Times
pleted his Coast Guard duty, he went into law enforcement in his home state of Nebraska. When Grand Marais advertised for a police officer, he applied and got the job. Joe Jurek was the police chief. In July, 1972, Cook and Lake County consolidated to form a single court district to handle criminal and other cases. Our new judge would come to Grand Marais on a scheduled court day from Two Harbors. That eliminated our local probate judge. The justice of the peace only took bail on traffic violations and that position also went by the wayside.
Red light means trouble The municipal building had jail cells and I was required to check on any prisoners. There was also a liquor store and lounge attached. The police didn’t have to go far to answer a call to the bar. The dispatching history was unique, to say the least. Originally, the Northern Lights bar, then located on Main Street, had a red light on the roof. If someone had a problem, they called the bar and the bartender turned on the light. The police would stop at the bar and go where they were needed. After that, the city decided to give the bartender in the city-owned municipal bar a radio so he could communicate with city officers. Soon thereafter, the mayor thought better of that plan and the city created dispatch positions for the police department. That’s how I became a regular dispatcher. I got a kick out of listening to the officers’ stories. Tending to the prisoners was interesting, too.
In May, 1972, Sheriff Morris submitted his resignation. After the county board accepted it, the Sheriff attempted to take it back in June. His efforts were unsuccessful and the county board requested candidates interested in the job apply. Six men applied for the position. On July 14, 1972, John Lyght was appointed sheriff.
Jailbreak!
Working as a dispatcher downtown, I got to know the police and highway patrol officers quite well. Stan, one of the city officers, had been in the Coast Guard and was stationed in Grand Marais. He met and married a local woman. After he com-
One of the most unusual incidents, the only jail break I know of, occurred in September, 1972. A runaway teen from Detroit was stopped by Canadian officers as he attempted to enter Canada. He was turned over to U.S. Customs/Immigration
officers who, in turn, handed him over to a highway patrol officer who was on patrol near the border. This officer transported the teen to Grand Marais where he was handed over to the local police and put in a cell. The city clerk was the daytime dispatcher. When the clerk showed up for work the following morning and checked the prisoners, the jailed teen pulled a gun out of his boot and made the clerk unlock his cell. He then locked the city clerk up, released another prisoner and fled. I felt bad when the police chief called me up and informed me of what happened. I was the evening dispatcher who locked this guy up. I figured he had gone through so many police agencies he had to have been searched. That was also in the days prior to jump suits, so folks who were locked up stayed in their own clothes. Later that day, my dad and I, a retired Border Patrol officer, were hauling our garbage to the local dump. In the early Seventies, the dump was located just above Grand Marais on the road to what is now the Pincushion ski area. The road used to be a dead-end on a bluff. We just tossed our garbage over the edge. It was a great place to see bears and shoot rats. While we were there, I spotted two men coming out of the woods from the east. As they got closer, I recognized them as the escapees. I told Dad and he took a .45 semi-auto out of his glove box. We let them get close and then my Dad threw down on them. The Detroit teen instantly went into his belt for his gun. Dad told him in words of one syllable not to move. Dad swiftly removed the teen’s belt and his pants fell down and the gun fell out. We returned the two men to jail.
We called them hippies From time to time, I stopped at the court house and talked with Sheriff Lyght. I knew him well from his days as a parttime deputy when I was working for the
sheriff’s department. It was a hectic time for him. He was understaffed and trying to learn the job on the fly. His goal was to grow his department and provide more coverage to the county. Times were changing in Cook County and part of those changes included a new type of folk to the area. We referred to them as hippies.
Home Again In July of 1973, I was notified of a deputy position in Lyon County, (Marshall) Minnesota. I applied and got the job. I started work in August and soon discovered this job was everything my former job wasn’t. Marshall was a busy farming community of 12,000 and also a college town. Several major highways came through this area and provided access for out-of-the-area criminals. Just months after arriving in Marshall, I received devastating news from Grand Marais. Don, a local highway patrol officer, was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Tofte. He had been in Grand Marais for several years. This was a call you never want to get and to have this happen in Cook County felt like a total loss of innocence. In 1975, I learned that Joe, the police chief, had passed away from an illness. Stan became the next chief. In April of 1977, Cook County advertised a deputy sheriff position and I applied. I was hired and upon my return, discovered how much had changed in four short years, including a new sheriff, police chief, a state trooper and a different county attorney and court system.
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SPEND YOUR SUMM
Full Service RV Park ● Live Wildlife Exhibit ● Cabin Rentals ● Amus
THE FRIENDS OF CHIPPEWA PARK presents
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FREE CONCERTS AT CHIPPEWA PARK EVERY SUNDAY TBaytel FAMILY STAGE 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM Join us each and every Sunday afternoon from July 5 to August 30 for an open air concert on the TBaytel Family Stage. The concerts start at 2 pm and run until 4 pm. Please bring your own lawn chairs. There is no charge for the concerts. The concerts are organized by The Friends of Chippewa Park with financial support from the City of Thunder Bay’s Culture and Recreation Division.
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Chippewa Park is located off Highway 61 at the sou Take Chippewa Road then City Road to get to this great family p
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sement Rides ● Picnic Areas ● Children’s Beach ● Tenting ● Walking and Birding
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OPEN DAILY FROM NOON TO 8 PM Come and experience compelling stories of animal rescue from around the world! Through interactive exhibits, you’ll step into the rescue efforts to experience and learn innovative science involved in wildlife rescue. Experiment with techniques and tools used by rescuers through hands-on exhibits and multimedia experiences. Wildlife Rescue explores the rehabilitation of different species that share Earth with us, and how we as individuals can make a difference.
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Amusement Rides
Fun for all ages Weekends in June: 1 - 8 pm; July to September
Labour Day weekend, 7 days a week: 1 - 8 pm (weather and crowd permitting)
Wildlife Park
The Chippewa Park Wildlife Exhibit features animals and birds native to Northwestern Ontario, showcased in their natural environment. An elevated, wheelchair-accessible walkway encircles the spacious animal enclosures and provides visitors with a spectacular viewing opportunity. June Hours: Monday to Friday: 11 am to 4 pm; Weekends: 11 am to 8 pm Hours for July to September: 11 am to 8 pm
Tourist Campground RV Sites
Thirty-four full-service RV sites are available with water and 50 amp/240 volt electrical service. These RV sites are located along the shore of Whiskey Jack Creek. This area has its own central washroom and shower facilities. Twelve electrical-only RV sites are available at the campground. Water is only available for filling tanks. Six of the sites have 30 amp electrical service, and six have 15 amp service. Each site has a picnic table. These RV spots are located around the outside of the centre green.
Log Cabins
Seven modern, wheelchair-accessible cabins are available. Cabins are electrically heated and have two queen-size beds, table and chairs, microwave and small fridge. A beautiful wooden deck at the front is perfect for relaxing in the sun.
Tent Sites
Approximately 16 tent sites are conveniently located in a wooded area near the main campground building and a large open playfield. Additional sites are situated on grassed areas adjacent to the treed areas. This unserviced area is also available for group bookings for trailers and tents. This area will hold approximately 40-50 trailers.
Dump Station
The public dump station can be used free of charge by registered Chippewa campers. Non-registered trailers/RVs will be charged a fee.
For reservations or more information: Chippewa Park Campground: (807) 623-3912 • www.chippewapark.ca • chippewacampgroundsstaff@thunderbay.ca
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The North Shore Dish Farmer’s Markets—A Focus on Local Food By Kelsey Roseth
There’s a large blue and white striped tent perched in the northwest corner of Thomas Owens Park in Two Harbors. Most Saturday mornings, this is where you’ll find Ian Fritz and his dog Pretzel. “Every week I try to buy something. Last week I bought some maple syrup. This week I bought a book and will get some baked goods,” said Fritz. Fritz is shopping the Two Harbors Farmers Market, and just bought a book titled “Agates,” by poet Shelley Getten. “This is a wonderful opportunity for small vendors and small business people to sell, so I try to support it as much as I can,” said Fritz. Four years ago, Two Harbors resident Bianca Seay and her partner Alex Deters joined forces with a couple other vendors to start a mini farmer’s market and encourage people to purchase locally grown food. The group showcased their wares on one long table placed in an empty lot along Highway 61, right across from the Dairy Queen. Occasionally, people would wander over from DQ and ask them if there was a farmer’s market in town. “We had humble beginnings,” laughed Seay, “but it’s doubled in size as far as vendors each year.” The market got the support of the city and has since moved to Thomas Owens Park, where it has seen great success. “There is a lot of enthusiasm from the public,” said Seay. “People like seeing where their food comes from, and they can talk to the grower.” The market takes place on Saturday mornings. Each week, about 10 to 15 vendors arrange their tables and greet their loyal customers. Some days, up to 100 people visit and shop the bright, locally grown vegetables, fresh-baked treats, granola, sugary maple syrup and unique art. Markets promoting locally-made products are common on the North Shore. The Cook County Farm and Craft Market takes place on Saturday mornings in the parking lot of the Senior Center in downtown Grand Marais. The atmosphere is vibrant; more than 100 customers peruse the wares most weekends and the vendors are close-knit. “Everybody knows each other,” said Hana Senty, a market board member and vendor. “A lot of the times, the vendors are talking
New Song Farms’ Monica Highmark providing change to a customer. | KELSEY ROSETH
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“Every single vendor at the market has a customer, if not many customers, who come back every year and want to know what was done over the winter,” said Senty.
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The market is full of variety. Customers can shop for birdhouses, furniture, hand carved items, handmade jewelry, locally roasted coffee, hand woven rugs, traditional needle work, mittens, dog treats and a variety of baked goods, like those found at Senty’s booth. Her business is called “Hands of Harvest,” and she puts distinct twists on simple recipes to create mouth-watering confections. “I am very picky about what I put on my table. If it doesn’t stand out to me and my family when we try out recipes in the winter, I walk away from it,” said Senty. Her lemon bars are by far her biggest hit; they’re a sweet lemon bite with a lemon frosting glaze on top. The recipe has been passed down in her family for generations. Senty has sold at the market for four years, and she said it’s been a great way to build a business. She hopes to eventually expand into farming.
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Senty credits the farmer’s market for helping her get this far. A strict association runs the event to ensure the vendors are local and that their products are checked for quality. “It’s important for the original board members that this is a local event…It gives customers the connection to the little town of Grand Marais.”
Judy Peterson, aka the Garlic Lady, setting out rhubarb. | KELSEY ROSETH to each other across the parking lot. It’s very friendly.”
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The market is in its 18th season, and this year, boasts 27 local vendors. Some individuals have been involved since the beginning and continue to sell. The market is unique, Senty said, because it isn’t a typical farmer’s market. There are few food vendors, due to the limited growing season in Cook County, so the majority of vendors craft and sell handmade items, but that’s built the market a loyal customer base.
Meantime in Finland, food is the focus at their community farmer’s market. “It just has to be food related or agriculture related. That is what customers are expecting,” said Honor Schauland. Schauland is the director at the Clair Nelson Center in Finland and organizes the market, which kicked off last year. The event is set for Thursday evenings to accommodate the Finland Farmer’s Market’s primary vendor, who hoped to sell produce on the same days that they pack their CSA coolers full of fresh veggies. “This year, you can tell people are really excited and chomping at the bit to sell and buy produce,” said Schauland. The market is a small operation; up to 50 people visit each week for canned relish and sauerkraut, homemade bread, fresh herbs, garden vegetables and more. It takes
Two Harbors Farmer’s Market www.twoharborsfarmersmarket.com
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Saturdays, June 20-September 19
Finland Farmer’s Market Search “Finland Farmers Market” on Facebook
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Cook County Farm and Craft Market Search “Cook County Farm & Craft Market” on Facebook
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Saturdays, Memorial Day weekend—third weekend in October
Grand Marais Local Food Market Cook County growers started a new food market (no crafts) in July. Located at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais, the market is open 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, rain or shine. At present, the market is cashonly. It is sponsored by Statewide Health Improvement Program, Cook County Extension and the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. For information, contact Diane at (218) 387-3015 or Kristen at (218) 387-2330.
Ian Fritz browsing vendor booths. | KELSEY ROSETH place next to the Clair Nelson Center’s new building. Schauland said in 2013, the center got about $10,000 from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation to organize and promote its kitchen, which is set up and certified as a business incubator. It can be used to make food products for sale, so long as people have the proper licensing.
had a business incubator kitchen,” said Schauland. “We are really hoping that other things like that develop.” Then, there’s the largest, most visited farmer’s market around—the Thunder Bay Country Market. It’s set up in the Dorothy Dove Building at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Grounds Building. Every Saturday, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (also on Wednes-
day evenings during the summer), vendors display their handmade wares from food to art to hair pieces. Six thousand people visit the market each week and shop the 100 vendor booths. The market, which has been around about 20 years, proudly promotes that it sticks true to its motto, “We Make It, Bake it, Grow it!”
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4:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesdays, (May-Dec.) & 8:00 a.m -1:00 p.m. Saturdays (Year Round)
The farmer’s market was designed as a project to tie in with the commercial kitchen. Organizers are seeking producers to prepare products in their facility and then sell at the market. Schauland said that’s in the works; the Finland Cooperative is hiring a baker who will use the space to make bread and sell at the co-op and farmer’s market. The fresh bread preparation “wouldn’t be happening unless we
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Reader’s Choice Awards
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In February, the polls opened 2015 for our annual Northern Wilds Restaurant Awards, featuring 21 different categories, from Best Fish to Best cServer. The winners were picked by our readers and the results were posted in May. Here are a few of our winning restaurants, proudly displaying their awards. We’ll feature the other winners in upcoming issues.
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Angry Trout The crew at the Angry Trout Café proudly gather around outside to show off their Restaurant Award for three different Northern Wild categories; Best Salad, Best View and Best Use of Regional Ingredients. This small indoor/outdoor restaurant, located on the Grand Marais Harbor is open from May-October and serves fresh Lake Superior fish, uses locally grown produce and hand-harvested wild rice. Many of their recipes can be found in the cookbook Angry Trout Café Notebook: Friends, Recipes, and the Culture of Sustainability by George Wilkes. | BREANA ROY
Cascade Lodge and Pub co-Owner Maureen O’Phelan holds her Restaurant Award for Best Happy Hour. Cascade Pub, located between Grand Marais and Lutsen on Hwy 61, has a full beer, wine and liquor selection, as well as live music on weekends. Their Happy Hour occurs every day from 3-6 p.m., with $1 off tap beer, wine and rail drinks, and half price appetizers. | BREANA ROY
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The Pie Place Café restaurant bakery catering
New Summer Menu Items Inventive Food Regional and Specialty Wines Microbrews
Naniboujou Cynthia Fahrman and Steven Brown display the 2015 Northern Wilds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restaurant Award for Best Soups. In addition to its hallmark French on207 West Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais 55604 www.thepieplacecafe.com 218 387 1513
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ion soup, the lodge offers two different made-from-scratch soups daily. Perennial favorites are the chicken wild rice and cream cheese tomato soups. Some recipes can be found in the cookbook Dining in the Spirit of Naniboujou: Recipes Collected From Naniboujou Lodge, Grand Marais, Minnesota by Bonnie Swanson. | SHAWN PERICH
Chelsea Lueck, owner of the Gunflint Mercantile, displays her 2015 Northern Wilds Restaurant Award for Best Sweets. The Mercantile, loaded with candy, jams, syrups, coffee and more, also makes fudge from scratch in a multitude of flavors such as cake batter, dark chocolate cayenne, maple bacon, almond joy, red velvet and malted milk ball. You can also purchase gifts in a jar, most of which are cookies, soups and hot chocolate mixes that are pre-mixed and nearly ready for your enjoyment. | BREANA ROY
Supplement or Not?
Attention Parents!
By Kim Falter There’s a lot of controversy surrounding the effectiveness of supplementation. On one side, are those who claim supplements are a waste of time and money. On the other side are those who believe in supplementats for the maintenance of health. At the root of the research are people with varying lifestyle choices who take supplements, while researchers monitor their health. One study claimed that supplementation does work. However, the subjects in their study tended to lead healthier lifestyles. It was difficult to decipher if these people were at optimal levels of health from the supplementation or simply because they chose to eat healthier. So does supplement use lead to healthier lifestyles or does a healthy lifestyle lead to supplementation? All of this aside, they are called “supplements” for a reason. They are meant to supplement your diet, not replace it. Here are four worth considering:
Multivitamin We need vitamins and minerals. Our body does not make them on its own. If you eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables in their raw form and they are grown organically by a farmer that is enriching the soil with vital nutrients, you can probably forgo the multivitamin. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. We don’t know who grows our food. Therefore, we don’t know how nutrient dense it is. Add in our depleted soils from the overuse of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and we are talking about a lot of foods that are not only devoid of necessary vitamins and minerals, but that may be potentially toxic to our bodies. A multivitamin of good quality can help achieve optimal levels of necessary vitamins and minerals.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids make up the fat layer that surrounds every cell in our body. They are called “essential” fatty acids because they are essential in the proper functioning of our body. Canada, Sweden, Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom have all set a recommended daily allowance for this vital nutrient at 300-500 mg per-day. If you eat fish twice a week, you probably won’t need a fish oil supplement. If this is not the case, or you suffer from cardiovascular disease, you need to consider supplementing. Omega-3 supplements are derived from fish fat and toxins are stored in fat cells. Make sure the supplement is third party tested. Don’t buy it if the company is not willing, or able, to send you a Certificate of Analysis, which notes levels of potential toxins. Also, your fish oil should not make you burp up a fishy smell. If this is the case, you purchased an inferior Omega-3 supplement. Look for one that has been manufactured using the superior triglyceride form. This form of production eliminates oxidation, which leads to rancidity, producing a fresh product that will not cause you to burp.
Make sure your kids are up to date on required vaccines before school starts. Vaccinations are available at: Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Mon.-Fri. 8-11:30 a.m. & 1-4:30 p.m. & Saturday 8-11:30 a.m. Nurses are available to answer questions or to review your child’s immunization record by calling
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CoQ10 CoQ10, or ubiquinol, is found in every cell of our body. It acts as an antioxidant and it helps create energy. We actually make CoQ10 on our own. At 20 years of age our body is producing CoQ10 at optimal levels, then levels begin to decline, mostly due to age, but it can also be depleted due to stress, poor diet and the use of statins. Due to its important role in energy levels, the tendency is to feel tired and drained when levels are low. A study conducted by researcher at UCLA noted mice given CoQ10 supplements aged looking younger, with healthier fur and more energy. The study indicated that the antioxidant effects of this supplement slowed the aging process and potentially extended life. CoQ10 is found in a variety of foods, liver, sardines and peanuts, to name a few. Unfortunately the quantities you’d need to ingest to attain proper dosage (approximately 100-200 mg) would be large. For example, you’d have to eat a pound of sardines to get only 30 mg of CoQ10.
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Wild blueberries are as good as it gets when it comes to wild fruit. | GORD ELLIS
The Joy of Blueberry Picking days, the down sides are not really a factor.
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Blueberry picking, when you examine all its elements, really should not be that popular. To pick this wild delicious fruit, you often have to drive long distances on bad, dusty roads. Then, when you get to the picking areas, it’s cold and buggy in the morning, followed by hot and sweaty in the afternoon. To top it all off, you need to be either stooped over, kneeling or sitting to properly pick. People of a certain age and height are especially uncomfortable in this position. Almost no other activity, outside of maybe fishing and hunting, delivers so many discomforts. Yet if you are a Northern Wilds blueberry picker, you accept this as the cost of doing business. And usually with a smile. Judging by the amount of interest there is in blueberry picking these
Like so many in northwest Ontario, I grew up with blue berry picking. Sometimes the picking trips were taken only for the berries, other times they were mixed in with some trout fishing. I recall one outing where my father, brother and I took a summer excursion into the Dorion area. We were supposed to try and find a brook trout lake that was accessed via a power line, but I don’t remember making it to the lake. When we got to the opening, the berries were so thick and ripe the hillside glowed blue. There was some picking, and much eating, of wild, warm blueberries. The trout could wait. Finding good berry patches, and getting the timing right to pick them, is something that can take a serious time commitment. The people I know who take their berry picking seriously spend a lot of time driving back roads and cut over areas looking for blueberry plants. There are many factors that can influence the quality of the crop including air temperature, late frost, precipitation and overall amount of sunlight. It is also no guarantee that a great berry picking spot one year will be good the next. Although there are areas that can be perennial, most wild berry patches seem
to have a peak of just a couple of years. I’ve found logging cut-overs that are about 5 or 6 years post-harvest seem best, with the returns dwindling as the shrubs, trees and tall grass grow up. Berry picking in the northwest generally gets good at the end of July and will peak in early August. Some years, there are still good blue berries for picking well into September. Almost everyone who picks blueberries has a method. People who don’t like to clean up leaves and sticks are generally careful about picking individual berries with no “junk.” Then there are those of us—ahem—who are “grabbers,” and peel off large clusters of berries at once. This fills a bucket faster, but means a lot more sorting out of excess leaves and un-ripe berries later. There are also those who treat berry patches like a wild farm field and use wire scoops to quickly thrash through the bushes. This is done to scoop up as many berries as possible in the shortest amount of time. The scoops work, but do a number on the blueberry bushes. These scoops aren’t for me, but to each their own. When you go blueberry picking, especially for several hours at a time, you need to GORD ELLIS cont. on page 48
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GORD ELLIS cont. from page 47 be prepared. Bring smaller buckets to pick with and have a cooler for dumping the full buckets. Bugs are a fact of life when you pick berries and they can be horrid. There will be mosquitoes and blackflies, as well as ticks, but during the heat of the summer, the horse flies can really drive you crazy. Generally, it is best to cover as much of your skin as possible as this will lower the odds of both sunburn, and being drilled by bugs. However, horseflies have been known to bite through clothing so a repellant of some sort is a must. A DEETbased bug dope is best, but if you are picking in a small area a Therm-A-Cell can be worth its weight in gold. This odd-looking gadget really does work. Finally, if you’ve made it this far in the column, you already know why so many of us endure the rigours of blueberry picking year after year. They are simply the most delicious, delicate wild fruit that you can find. Farm grown blueberries are ok, but what wild berries lack in size, they make up for with flavour. Nothing can touch them. Fact is, wild blue berries are so good (and good for you) it’s often hard not to shovel them directly into your mouth. No treat tastes better on the trail than a handful of sun warmed wild blue berries. However, having good supply of berries picked, canned, jellied or frozen ensures a year-long supply of blueberry products ranging from pancakes to jam. There are worse fates. Sherry Brochu of Thunder Bay picks in a good patch of berries. | GORD ELLIS
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VITALS: This 145-acre Cook County lake, (near Lutsen), is fairly shallow, with a maximum depth of six feet. FISH SPECIES PRESENT: Walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, white sucker. SAMPLED: Minnesota DNR fisheries got into Mistletoe to survey the lake in 2014 for the first time since 1989, according to Grand Marais area fisheries supervisor Steve Persons. Among the surprises were the presence of pumpkinseed sunfish, which likely got into the lake via Holly Lake, and shallower depths than they were expecting. “Some of these lake maps are pretty old and the techniques they used weren’t always the best,” Persons said. “It’s not unusual to see some pretty striking differences between what the map says and what’s actually there.” Despite much of the lake being shallower than five feet, there was no evidence of winterkill in the survey. “There is a fair amount of water moving through it, even during the winter,” Persons said.
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WALLEYES: DNR set both gill nets and trap nets. It’s hard to say just how good or bad the walleye population is doing, Persons said, because a below-average number of walleyes were found in the gill nets while a higher-than-average number of walleyes were counted in the trap nets.
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“I don’t know if I would say walleyes were abundant,” he said. “I would settle on average compared to similar lakes.” A single larger walleye, falling into the 25- to 29-inch range, was sampled, with most of the walleyes between 12 and 19 inches. The lake isn’t stocked. “It’s self-sustaining,” Persons said. “It looks like there is pretty good reproduction in there. That was good to see. They have a fair amount to eat. There’s a yellow perch population, and that always benefits walleye.” While there are lots of yellow perch in the lake, there aren’t many big ones, which means they are probably not worth an angler’s attention. NORTHERN PIKE: According to Persons, while no fish were surveyed that were 30 inches or larger, the toothy fish were fairly abundant in the lake, with a lot of fish longer than 20 inches and many approaching 30 inch lengths. “It’s better than a lot of other lakes,” he said. That’s where the lake’s remote nature probably helps, since anglers can quickly wipe out a population of larger pike, especially on a smaller lake such as Mistletoe.—Javier Serna
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Tundra-Trekking and Looking for Polar Bears Story and photos by Elle Andra-Warner
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olar bears living free and wild in Ontario? It’s true. During the summer several hundred polar bears travel the coastal areas of the sub-arctic Polar Bear Provincial Park in the Hudson Bay Lowlands. A few years ago I joined a tundra-trekking group visiting the park. It was a warm August day when we flew to the small Cree community of Peawanuck on Winisk River where we were met by the famous Cree guide Sam Hunter and his assistants Nick Mack and Todd Spence. About an hour later, after loading us and the supplies on two motorized freighter canoes, we were on our way to our base camp at Polar Bear Provincial Park, about a three-hour journey on the Winisk River (meaning “woodchuck” or “groundhog” in Cree) to where it empties into Hudson Bay.
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The river winds through a changing landscape of boreal forest, limestone cliffs, tundra and muskeg. We passed the site of the former Cree village of Winisk which was swept away by massive chunks of ice and the river’s floodwaters on May 16, 1986. The entire community had to be evacuated and re-established 30 kilometres to the south in a new settlement that became Peawanuck.
By the time we travelled the 32 km to our landing spot on Winisk River, dusk was settling in. As our campsite was inland about half-mile, the plan was to haul in the food and luggage first in the wooden box trailer towed by a snowmobile, before using the ‘trailer’ to transport us to the site. Or we could walk to the campsite. Our hardy bunch shouted with bravado, “We’ll walk!” and quickly set off in single file down the well-trodden trail. We were adventurers tundra-trekking into a darkening sub-arctic environment. But we had only gone a few feet when a booming voice yelled “Stop!”, and we saw Sam quickly walking over to us carrying a rifle. “This is polar bear country. You can’t walk out there without a rifle,” said Sam. “There could be polar bears anywhere.” After handing a rifle to Todd to lead us to camp, Sam went back to unload the freighter canoes. We plodded on, our senses now heightened as we scanned the horizon, listening intently and watching for polar bears. Once settled at the campsite, we relaxed beside a roaring bonfire, drank hot drinks, and ate caribou stew and
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Within minutes, we were flying over our first polar bears—a mother and two cubs feeding by a small lake. Over the next couple hours of flying, we saw over 21 polar bears. Some stood alone on sandbars, others walked the tundra, roamed the coastline or splashed along the bay’s shoreline. Even from the air, the polar bears looked huge. To see these formidable bears wild and free in their natural habitat is an extraordinary experience. Looking out at the tundra landscape became one of life’s ‘wow’ moments. The tundra hooks you. Here was a boundless uninhabited landscape dotted with stunted trees and punctuated with small ponds in a palette of colours, from rust, yellow, green, to turquoise, black, ivory, and brown (the colour depending on the plants and minerals in the water). There were also dry lake beds, an occasional huge boulder and remarkable flocks of snow and blue geese.
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“The tundra hooks you. Here was a boundless uninhabited landscape dotted with stunted trees and punctuated with small ponds in a palette of colours, from rust, yellow, green, to turquoise, black, ivory, and brown (the colour depending on the plants and minerals in the water).”
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The sandy shore of Hudson Bay is wide, extending far out into the light green saltwater during the Arctic low tide. No wonder England’s 17th- and 18th-century Hudson’s Bay Company fur-trade sailing ships had to anchor far from the sandbar coastline, and use small boats to row people and supplies to shore. There was a blight however on this remote wilderness of Canada’s far north that shocked me: a bizarre scene of decrepit buildings, large deserted airplane hangar, control towers, long gravel runway, derelict vehicles and heaps of empty fuel barrels (over 50,000). It was the littered site of the abandoned military base Winisk Site 500, which operated 1957-1965 during the Cold War when Canadians and Americans maintained the Mid-Canada DEW Line. After our visit, the site was remediated between 2011 and 2013 after 46 years of neglect. Looking back, one of my favourite memories was going for an early evening hike along the Hudson Bay shoreline. The
[ABOVE] “Looking back, one of my favourite memories was going for an early evening hike along the Hudson Bay coastline. The tundra was a surprisingly colourful spectacle of wildflowers in glorious bloom.”
tundra was a surprisingly colourful spectacle of wildflowers in glorious bloom as Sam led us, accompanied by rifle-carrying Todd, through traditional First Nations hunting grounds that dated back hundreds of years. This was raw rugged nature. Would I go again? You bet.
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Strange Tales Pickerel vs Walleye: Setting the Record Straight By Elle AndraWarner
So, what’s all this about the “Canadian pickerel” really being a “walleye?” Are we talking about the same fish having two names? For generations, when Americans have said “It is a walleye,” we Canadians have—sometimes defiantly—responded, “We call it pickerel in Canada; Americans call it walleye.” Have we been wrong all these years? Well, the answer is yes. A few years ago after I wrote about pickerel fishing on Lake Winnipeg with commercial fishermen, a retired fish biologist contacted me to say that I had actually been fishing for walleye not pickerel. He said that the walleye and pickerel are two unrelated fish, do not even look similar and belong to two different fish families. “But don’t take my word for it” he said, “Check it out yourself.” I did. He was right. Who knew that all these years, we Canadians have been erroneously calling a walleye by the wrong name of pickerel? A walleye (Sander vitreus) is the largest member of the perch family; can weigh over 20 pounds; varies in colour; tastes delicious, and is found in most of Canada and northern U.S. The pickerel is a member of the pike family (Esocidae); found only in eastern North America and is the common name for three closely-related freshwater fish: chain pickerel (Esox niger) which looks like a northern pike with a long snout; and the smaller redfin pickerel and grass pickerel (both Esox americanus). To many of us Canadians, the walleye is still our pickerel. Restaurants still list pickerel dinners on their menus and most stores (including the famous Fish House)
still sell pickerel (not walleye) fillets and the delicious delicacy of pickerel cheeks. Two states and two provinces have adopted the walleye as their official fish: Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba (though both provinces admit most residents still call it “pickerel”) and American states of Minnesota and South Dakota. Laying claim to the title “Walleye Capital of the World” are a number of places in the U.S: Baudette, Minnesota; Garrison, Minnesota and Garrison, North Dakota; Mobridge, South Dakota; Port Clinton, Ohio; Big and Little Bays de Noc, Escanaba, Michigan; Saginaw Bay, Michigan; and Umatilla, Oregon. In Canada, only Bay of Quinte gives itself the title, though in 2007 Colchester did proclaim itself the Walleye Capital of Canada. Some ‘’capitals’’ have large walleye statues to bolster their claim, like Baudette’s huge 40-foot-long, 2-ton Willie the Walleye, built in 1959. Minnesota’s Garrison, located on Mille Lacs Lake, has had its giant fibreglass walleye since 1980, while the same year at a cost of $10,000, North Dakota’s Garrison erected its own 26-foot 820-pound fibreglass Wally the Walleye. A few like Umatilla and Mobridge put their claim on signs or billboards, while other contenders rely on their walleye fishing reputation and/or hold events like the Lake Erie fishing village of Port Clinton’s New Year’s bash, “Madness at Midnight Walleye Drop,” when their 20-foot long, 600-pound fibreglass walleye, Captain Wylie, is lowered by crane from a roof in downtown. Though not claiming capital status, other giant walleye statues in Minnesota are in Rush City, Isle, Ottertail, and eight miles east of Ray, the 14-foot fibreglass Lake Kabetogama Walleye comes equipped with a saddle for those that want to climb up the stairs and ladder to ‘’ride the walleye.’’ And in Wisconsin’s Shell Lake, there’s an unusual two-tailed walleye statue. Over in Michigan, the City of Algonac on the southern end of St. Clair River has
A few years ago, after I wrote about pickerel fishing on Lake Winnipeg, a retired fish biologist contacted me to say that we had actually been fishing for walleye not pickerel. Here’s my friend Shel holding her catch. Walleye or pickerel? | ELLE ANDRA-WARNER been nicknamed the “Pickerel Capital of the World” and for the 77th year, is hosting the Pickerel Tournament. But strangely, there are no pickerel in the area—just walleyes.
a mystery. In Canada, to set the record straight, there’s a push by governments, scientists and fishing aficionados to give the walleye its proper name. Traditions, however, take time to change, so for the next while, expect us Canadians to still The why, where and who first started call1the walleye, our pickerel. NW 1-8H 5-15_NW 1/8 horiz 6/18/15 7:46 PM Page the misnaming of the walleye remains
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A Visit with Margaret’s Furry Family Story and photos by Breana Roy Margaret Carlson, age 81, lives in a quaint little house, tucked away next to a hillside on Croftville road, and she takes care of very large family. And according to Margaret, they’re quite spoiled. On a recent afternoon, I joined Margaret in her yard. At the sound of her voice, sweetly calling, “Babies, come get some nummies,” 10 chipmunks quickly arrived on scene, wasting no time to dig into the pile of peanuts she provided. “Oh goodness,” she laughs and says with a smile, “they are so much fun. And they absolutely love company.” Looking around, it’s clear the chipmunks have found a five star location to stay, complete with five chipmunk houses courtesy of Margaret’s kids and grandkids, a water dish, and toys to play on. Not to mention a very generous host that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Margaret says she spends most of her summer days outside with them. “When I dig in the garden, they dig too. And they recognize my voice. I usually just shout babies, or sweethearts, and they come running over,” says Margaret. Judging by their behavior as I interviewed Margaret, new guests certainly don’t faze them, as they immediately ran over to me, checking for more food. Apparently, her previous guest had a chipmunk sitting on his shoulder while working on her house. And according to Margaret, they love company, especially kids. “I think they know if it’s a kid interacting with them. They’re pretty famous, you know. I have people stop by to see them quite often and sometimes they will bring me peanuts or sunflower seeds for them. I once had a woman bring me a 40 pound bag of seeds,” Margaret said. With so many chipmunks eating so often, I wondered if she had experienced any revolts when food rations run low. She laughs, “I haven’t had that problem yet. Just ask them down at Hanks (Bucks
Margaret has five chipmunk houses, among other toys in her yard. Hardware) how often I’m there buying food. Why, I’m probably going to have to get more today.” But chipmunks aren’t the only animals she’s taken care of. She has a full list that includes ducks, a seagull, deer, a squirrel and even a bobcat. She proudly showed me pictures of all of them. “I named the ducks Jon and Kate Gossling,” she says. And like the chipmunks, the birds and deer will feed out of her hand too. The bobcat she admired from inside. When I asked how it all began and how much of her time and patience it took for the animals to become so trusting, she simply replied, “Oh I don’t really know. It just happened. They just know.”
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2400 square foot lodge on beautiful semi-private bay situated on one acre with 158 feet sand beach frontage. Paved road to lodge off of Hwy 17, 1 ½ hours east of Thunder Bay. It has a commercial grade septic field and new hydro poles and lines. $225,000 USD. Contact Gary Johnson @ johnson.garyb@gmail.com.
PRIVATE LAKE SUPERIOR ISLAND With 2 small cabins plus log cabin started. Close to boat launch and parking at Little Pigeon Bay 5 miles north of Pigeon River border. Great sailing, fishing, privacy and views!
Little Trout Bay on Lake Superior
710 Memory Road $319,500CDN
218-370-2019
OPEN For Sale By Owner HOUSE
1921 W. Hwy 61
750 sq. ft. fully-insulated for year-round use cottage built in 2003. Only 30 minutes from Thunder Bay off Hwy 61 and 12 miles from border. Features open-concept living room and kitchen, 1 bedroom, 3 pc. bath, sunroom that can be used as a bed/sitting room, utility room & mud room. All furnishings included. Dug well & septic field. Short 100 yd stroll brings you to your dock. $140,000 USD. 807-577-3060
Your Wilderness Retreat
FOR SALE: Remote cabin on Kemo Lake near Two Island Lake north of Grand Marais MN. 16 acres and 500 ft. shoreline. Mixed timber. Moose, deer, grouse, and great lake trout fishing. 20 x 24 furnished cabin, shed, 14' Lund boat w/ 7.5 HP Evinrude motor. A great place to relax and enjoy nature.
209,000 218-387-1926
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. Located in park-like woods Grand Marais .Just outside city limits Saturdays & . 3 bedrooms Sundays in . 2 bathrooms August . Geo-thermal heat . Full basement 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. . Attached garage . 283 feet Hwy. 61 frontage . Zoned commercial . Price reduced! . Will consider contract for deed.
For info call 218-387-1053 or email lizrosen@boreal.org
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DESIGN/BUILD ROBERT J. DAVIS, AIA, ARCHITECT Design 1 of Eden Prairie, LLC 9973 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 612-723-8590 www.Design1ep.com
LARGE 4 BEDROOM with 150 ft. on Pine Bay Lake Superior with Jacuzzi master suite. Stone fireplace and many updates. Rare sunset view!
736 Memory Rd $529,000CDN 1385 sq.ft. 3 bedroom. with 900 ft. lake frontage! 2 acres landscaped with gardens, patios and spectacular westerly/southerly views. Screened gazebo, sauna, garage and 48X32 ft. pool building.
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REAL ESTATE SALES
PROPERTY MGMNT
200 Whipporwill Lane, Hovland MN • 23 + acres 1 bedrm rustic home with electricity • Large pole building and detached 1 car garage • Nature trails, ponds, seasonal lake view, private retreat • Price $179,900 MLS # 6004087
18 Crosswind Trail, Tofte MN • 3 bedrm-1.75 bath home built 2007 • Large wood burning fireplace • Granite counters, slate flooring • 2 acre lot adjacent to state land • Price: $239,900 MLS # 6004088
6522 Aspenwood Drive, Tofte MN • 3 bedrm – 3 bath Condo – built 2004 • 2400 sq ft of luxury living on Lake Superior • Owner/broker • Price: $339,900 MLS # 6004296
Judy Motschenbacher, Broker | 218-370-8940 | motsch@boreal.org
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New Levels of Service 640 Beverly Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 0B5 Canada Phone (807) 344-3232 FAX: (807) 344-5400 Toll Free 1-888-837-6926 Cell: 807-473-7105 mclark@avistarealty.ca www.avistarealty.ca
MALCOLM CLARK, Broker 6 LAKE UPPER SCOTCH LAKE SUPERIOR 2 well built log Each ISLANDS homes. with log sauna
NICOL ISLAND ROSSPORT
Tremendous Lake Superior building sites. Lakefront and interior lots for sale with docking facilities. Causeway opened year round. Power and phone. Starting at
2 to 95 acres. buildings, sand beaches, sheltered Starting at $90,000 USD mooring area, more building sites
and southern views of Scotch Lake. Surrounded by crown land and largest of only a few private parcels on this huge lake. Very secluded and private. Great fishing/hunting retreat. $850,000 CDN
OLIVER LAKE
UPPER PASS LAKE
North of hwy 587 and the hamlet of Pass Lake. 229 acres of property and North shore. 215.5 7000 feet of shoreacre parcel with 3900 line. South end of feet of lake frontage. the lake-north part Rugged property-wa- is crown cnr right ter access. Southern of way landlocks exposure, ultimate the property. privacy. $129,000 CDN
$169,000 CDN
LAKE SUPERIOR LOTS
$55,000 CDN
BLACK BAY
Lake Superior. 98 acre piece with 4700 feet of shoreline facing south. Beautiful property between Superior shores and Pearl Harbour developments. Seclusion, privacywater access.
$189,000 CDN
Little Trout Bay, 20 minutes north of the Minnesota/Ontario border, 3 large estate-sized lots, very sheltered with southern exposure. Tremendous views. Power and telephone available. Priced beginning at $199,000 USD
LOT 18 KAM RIVER
Almost 400 feet on the north side of the Kam River with southern exposure. total of 12.36 acres - all high ground. Right in the city of Thunder Bay.
$248,000 CDN
Privacy and Comfort
Retreat with the Comforts of Home
For Sale by Owner
Well-built with modern conveniences, this efficient 2007 home has 2 large bedrooms, a full bath, infloor heat and woodstove. Sits on 10 beautiful acres with a creek, sauna, and gardens. Trails all around. Hovland, MN. Buyer agent commission negotiable.
$172,000 Call: (218) 475-0142
FOR SALE: 2010 550 sq ft. Cottage 2.2 acres 145 ft lake frontage. 80 min from border east of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Year around access, well, septic, electric. Excellent walleye, northern pike, bass, lake trout, salmon minutes away. 1-807-767-3744 chester2@tbaytel.net $259,000 USD
HARRY LAKE LODGE
The ultimate fly-in fishing resort. Totally outfitted with all the modern conveniences. 80 miles north of Thunder Bay. Incredible fishing! Main lodge, beach house with sauna and hot tub. Diesel generator, fish cleaning house, boats, motors. Harry Lake is a very large lake with no road access and Harry Lake resort is the only improvement. $295,000 CDN
NORTHERN LIGHTS LAKE ISLAND Exceptional log home on over 2 acres with over 500 ft of shoreline. Cathedral ceilings, beautiful stone fireplace, guest camp, boathouse, large deck and more. Great views!
$279,000 CDN
Lynne Luban
Realtor Specializing in Urban Cabins/Condos and Up North Living for 10 years. Cell: 612-599-6986 Email: lynneluban@mac.com
Lakeville Office 17850 Kennwood Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 952-898-5800
208 Fireweed Lane Great home or vacation home with rental availability. This beautiful sunny 3 BR, 2 BA home has in floor heat on main level with floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace. Pine ceilings throughout adds to the charm of up north living. With 2 secluded patios great for enjoying warm summers. Walk across street to deeded access of 900 ft lakeshore on Devil Track Lake. Only 8 miles to Grand Marais. Sold furnished.
MLS# 4590545 $249,900
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Minutes to Grand Marais
Equine Lovers Dream Estate
4 bed 3 bath 2200 sq ft Stonegate Rd $699,999 MLS #6016038
Driveway, Power, & Build Site $349,999 MLS # 6017106
Custom Home, 60x90 Arena, 11+ ac Grand Marais $749,999 call for details
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NEW G IN LIST
First time on the market in 100 years.
2 Aspenwood Townhome’s in Tofte 2 bd/3 ba $389,900 MLS# 6015950 3 bd/4ba $395,000 MLS# 6016921
5+ acres, new land divisions 3 bed 1 bath on Cty Rd 34 in Lutsen $625,000 MLS# 4544543
Off the Grid Living! 19.9 Ac w/Pond Amazing Home 60 Ac, 6 car garage Caspers Hill Rd, Grand Marais $199,900 MLS# 6015881
4 bed 3 ba 4300+sq ft 3 Decks, Duluth $499,900 MLS# 6015874
Land & Homes For Sale
Marble Lake - Two Harbors
6.5+ Acres in Isabella
1000+ ft lake shore on 2 LAKES $84,500 Priced below tax value! MLS# 6015996
Lake Superior Shoreline 8 Ac in Hovland 460 ft of pristine coastline $378,900 MLS# 6015948
1 bed 1 bath, sauna, includes camper $195,000 MLS# 6016316 NEW G IN LIST
Hill City- 40 Ac So. of Grand Rapids Hunting Base Camp or Future Home $79,400 MLS# 6015912
2 acres, 3 bed 1 bath on Hwy 61 Little Marais $97,000 MLS# 6016289
Lake Shore Home in Hill City $1,180,000 MLS# 6015910
Always taking on new clients. Please visit my website at www.sawtooth28.com Dave Lilja
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The Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts is unmatched in its intimate proximity to Lake Superior. We offer three distinct ownership opportunities to achieve what you’ve been dreaming of for years.
Own a slice of Minnesota’s Favorite Resorts We bring you closer. To the lake, each other and your vacation property dreams.
• Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior: Award-winning property, Minnesota’s Favorite Resort. One, two and three bedroom condos & townhomes on Lake Superior with access to restaurants, pools, saunas, tennis court, gift shops, & full service spa. • Surfside on Lake Superior: New, spacious luxury townhomes on Lake Superior. Home to Waves of Superior Spa & Café. Offering shared ownership opportunities. • Temperance Landing on Lake Superior: Distinctive log home luxury on ledgerock and cobblestone beach near Temperance River. 3 BR, 3BA custom log homes with access to resort amenities at Surfside.
Bluefin Bay Condos & Townhomes NEW
Bluefin Unit 2 2BR, 2 BA. You can’t get any closer to the lake than this.
Bluefin Unit 41
Bluefin Unit 16 2BR, 2 BA. Sweeping views. Rent as 1 or 2 units to maximize income.
Surfside on Lake Superior
Bluefin Units 45 & 49
2BR, 2 BA. Upper unit, incredible lake views & refined interior. Great rental income history.
3BR, 3 BA. Just rebuilt from top to bottom with exceptional upgrades and appointments
Bluefin Unit 64 & 65 3BR, 3 BA. Largest townhome with $100K in annual income.
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-$229K, includes furnishings.
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Gunflint Realty phone:
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3BR/2BA home with commercial zoning on Hwy 61. New Bathroom, New Laundry Room, New Mudroom, New Flooring, New Dishwasher-this is a lot of house. New Septic. Remodeled outbuilding could be used for guest house, art studio, office, the opportunities are endless!! Close to Downtown Grand Marais. Owner/Agent MLS# 6001300 $219,900
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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.
218-663-6886 | eric@bluefinbay.com
Temperance Landing On the shores of Lake Superior in Tofte, Minnesota
93 Pike Lake Road
SQUINT LAKE
Newly Constructed 2 BR rustic cabin with loft and covered porch, electric, broadband and propane heat. Located on 5 acres and only 6 miles from Grand Marais. Contract for Deed possible. Broker/Owner
Two beautifully wooded lakeshore lots on a quiet mid-Gunflint Trail lake. South facing lots for plenty of sun. Mature red and white pines, power and phone at property. Close to many BWCAW access points, lots of good fishing lakes, ski, snowmobile and hiking trails. Priced to Sell-way below county valuation.
Vacant Land
Commercial Lot
MLS # 6003958 $104,900
218.370.0955
Eric Frost
Lot 4 2.03 acres, 234’ shoreline MLS # 6004442 $89,900 Lot 5 1.92 acres, 225’ shoreline MLS # 6004443 $89,900
Devil Track Rd & South Shore Drive 5 acre parcels located on blacktop road with electric service at road, close to Grand Marais. Adjacent to public land. Prices start at $47,900
MLS# 6003962 MLS#30047 MLS#30049 MLS#30050
Dowtown Grand Marais. Prime location - ready to build. Broker/Owner MLS # 6003982 $199,000
Here is a snapshot of our portfolio of listings in the Cook County area.
Lutsen Real Estate Group Using a fundamental business approach for all your real estate needs Office 218-663-7750
lutsenrealestategroup.com
NEW NG LISTI
Lutsen, MN 49 Hansen-Hjemsted Rd MLS#6004367 $119,900
Beautiful lakes views with great cedar trees sitting on 2.54 acres of beautiful Northwoods. Enjoy to the nature that surrounds the home while relaxing in the 3 season screen porch. Septic sites have been identified and with 2.54 acres there is plenty of room to build a main house.
Lutsen, MN 44 Lodge Lane
Mike Larson 218-370-1536
Katterine Payer 218-663-7080
Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294
MLS#6003364 $256,900
This 3 bedroom 2 bath Lutsen Log Lodge has been carefully maintained. Main level has 2 bedrooms and a private bathroom. Second level has a private master bedroom and master bathroom with jetted tub. Open kitchen area to main great room with fireplace. Its location on the Ski Hill Road offers theconvenience to year round activities in the Lutsen area. Find this opportunity as year round residence, a private vacation home and/or vacation rentals
NEW PRICE
Lutsen, MN 48 County Road 34
MLS #6003287 $625,000
It’s simply unusual
Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7080
Grand Marais, MN 205 Fireweed Lane
RE FEATU G N LISTI
to find over 5 acres and nearly 400’ of Lake Superior Shoreline in the Lutsen area. Well, here it is. This property is accompanied by athree bedroom lake home that was built for the ages. The lake home is timeless with respect to design and architecture. Three bedrooms, one bath with a Great Room and wood fireplace. Recent updates to kitchen and bathroom. Sincerely, likely some of the best views on the entire north shore with moderate stair access to ledge rock shoreline.Property is currently in the process of an Administration Sub-Division and what is shown on the attached map is two additional parcels with Lake Superior Shoreline with building sites above the gravel road. Parcels 2 and 3 are separate from this transactions and are available for $50,000 each. If desired to be purchased with the main property the overall property will consist of over 12 acres 855’ of total shoreline.
MLS#6004234 $570,000
Devil Track Resort, built in 2000, is located 7 miles NW of Grand Marais on Devil Track Lake. This property is a year-round vacation destination for summer, fall winter and spring activity. The property consists of a Bar and Lounge with 4 vacation rental units and a beautiful 2 bedroom “owners living quarters” located on the top floor. Additional lodging nearby to cater to larger groups. The lower level features a well thought-out banquet room with a walkout to a patio area and lakeshore. Wonderful yard and beach area leading to large dock and common area shoreline. Perfect and idyllic set-up for full service weddings, reunions and other events (year round). Numerous opportunities for enhanced revenues. This is a nice opportunity for an entrepreneurial enterprise. Recently appraised at $625,000 asking price is $570,000. Financing available for qualified buyers. While the commercial application provides for numerous opportunities as described above, the building could be modified for a year-round residential use/ second home/ retreat concept as well. The use opportunities are many.
NEW NG LISTI
Grand Marais, MN 921 W 1st St.
MLS#6004156 $249,500
Beautiful west-end Grand Marais home on meticulously landscaped corner lot with mature conifers and gardens including covered back-yard patio entry. Solid 2 bedroom 2 bath home in park-like setting including new windows throughout, Carlton Peak stone fireplace, high efficiency furnace and numerous other up-grades. Full unfinished basement - clean and solid. Home is complimented with a 26’x28’ detached year-round studio with separate meter and heat. Use opportunities include private office, artist studio, separate living quarters and more. This is a very nice home and wonderful property.
Lutsen, MN 21 Tall Timber Trail
NEW NG LISTI
MLS#6004114, MLS#6004113 $329,000
Beautiful Heritage Townhome overlooking Lake Superior, adjacent to Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course and near the base operations at Lutsen Mountains. This three bedroom three bath townhome is tastefully appointed with granite and stainless throughout the kitchen, windows providing outstanding views of Lake Superior while overlooking Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course.
NEW PRICE
Lutsen, MN 5170 W Hwy 61 MLS#6003083 $319,000
Authentic and classic late 1940’s - 1950’s log home located in Lutsen near Caribou Trail. Deep, private and recessed 2 acre lot. Home has been meticulously maintained and well cared for spanning four decades and two generations within the same family. Septic non-compliant. Cool cabin, cool piece of real estate, mutli-options present themselves for future use consideration. An all around cool place.
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.
EARN MONEY WHEN YOU ARE AWAY BY PLACING YOUR HOME IN OUR VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM. Give Mike or Tala a call today 218-663-7750 NORTHERN WILDS
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REALTORS®: Mike Raymond, Broker • Gail J. Englund, GRI • Doug Anderson, Realtor Sandra McHugh, Realtor • Jack McHugh, Realtor • Linda Garrity, Realtor
www.RedPineRealty.com • (800) 387-9599 (218) 387-9599 • Fax (218) 387-9598 • info@RedPineRealty.com PO Box 938, 14 S. Broadway, Grand Marais, MN 55604
LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES LOG CHARM, SUPERIOR SECLUSION. Lake Superior charm
and seclusion awaits on this private retreat property. With over 28 acres & 866 feet of shoreline, privacy is assured. Two classic North Shore log cabins have historic warmth and attention to detail, with outstanding lake views along the dramatic, unspoiled shoreline. Each cabin sits secluded from the other. Trails, bridges and scenic overlooks make the whole property accessible. It's a rare large property that's so unique on Lake Superior. Main cabin has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and spectacular views. Guest cabin has a main room and porch. MLS#6003618 $1,250,000
STUNNING ARCHITECT DESIGNED HOME LAKE SUPERIOR. Beautiful
timber framed, Mulfinger designed home. Ideal layout is suitable for a couple or a sizable crew. Tasteful, well thought out & comfortable details make it an impressive place. Top notch appliances, custom cherry cabinetry, black iron custom forged hardware, central air, custom front door w/ stained glass and more. Open main level offers views of the 2-story Montana stone fireplace. Hear the crackle of the fire & the roar of the waves at the same time! The screen porch is a favorite place to spend time. The over-sized heated 2 car garage has a 3 bed bunkroom/ guest room above with a 1/4 bath. MLS# 6003860 $945,000
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, STUNNING SHORELINE.
Elegant and comfortable contemporary home, architecturally designed and built to fit into the ledge rock hillside of Chimney Rock. Beautifully wooded, exceptionally private, with lichen-covered dramatic rocks and panoramic lake views on 223 feet of Lake Superior shore. Easy access to water's edge. The great room is shared with the gourmet kitchen, formal dining, and living area centered around the Finnish fireplace. The master suite is a lovely open space with a private office, plus quiet reading corner. The master bath suite is exceptional. Upgrades throughout, beautiful maple flooring, fabulous storage on all three levels. MLS# 6003965 $750,000
ONE OF A KIND LAKE SUPERIOR PARCEL.
This Lake Superior lot has ledge rock, coves, creeks and a spectacular view of the lighthouse in Grand Marais and the Sawtooth Mountains. Septic installed and built to accommodate 5+ bedrooms. End of the road privacy, private bridge over a bubbling creek to access the site. MLS# 6003042 $729,000
2 SPECTACULAR LAKE SUPERIOR LOTS AT TERRACE POINT. Outstanding shoreline views all the way to Artist Point & Grand Marais. Each has dramatic shoreline. Great location west of town. Priced at MLS# 6000590, $600,000 and MLS# 6001067 $300,000 NEW! LAKE SUPERIOR HOME-GRAND MARAIS. Enjoy the big lake and great convenience to downtown from this great one-level lake home. Remodeled and expanded in 1999 with large great room with a wall of glass, updated kitchen, huge master suite with outstanding lake views. Warm wood paneling, wood stove and comfortable space makes for a cozy atmosphere. The lot is extremely tucked away and private, yet within easy walking distance to downtown. City services, water/sewer and convenience, yet a secluded feel. The 114 feet of shoreline is gravel beach and great for beach fires. There is garage slab ready for your plans (owner's plans available which included loft living space). Vacation rental history is excellent and would help off-set expenses if you choose that option. MLS# 6004331 $559,000
NEW! CHARMING, ORIGINAL LOG COTTAGE that has been lovingly
upgraded. New addition includes sunroom, bathroom, and a wrap around deck. New sauna. Gorgeous, easily accessed shoreline with spectacular ledge rock. The gentle walkout to the water encourages swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Sit around the fire pit with a glass of wine or roast some marshmallows. The focal point of the cabin is the great stone fireplace, new Anderson windows, compliant septic, etc. Truly a darling hideaway! MLS# 6004336 $449,900
LAKE SUPERIOR, FINISH TO TASTE. This new lake shore home sits on 110
feet of North Shore ledge rock with great views. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is quality constructed and partially completed inside. It's ready for you to use now and finish to your own taste and time frame. Kitchen, floor coverings, and master suite are waiting for your input. Build sweat-equity while enjoying a usable home, or complete the details before you move in. MLS# 6003520 $369,500 SPECTACULAR LAKE SUPERIOR LOT. Framed by palisades, the nicely wooded property has two or more perfect sites on which to build your special lake home. Views are classic old North Shore looking over Chicago Bay. Shared septic system is in place.
MLS# 6003937 $365,000 LAKE SUPERIOR COTTAGE. Exceptional Lake Superior
property in highly regarded Lutsen area. 150 feet of accessible ledge rock and gravel beach shoreline with long magnificent views up and down the shore. Older north shore 2 bedroom cabin with large living area, large kitchen for cabins of this era, large storage area, and bathroom. The cabin could be refurbished or this could be the build site for the north shore getaway cabin you’ve dreamed about. MLS# 6004262 $349,000
LAKE SUPERIOR -BEAVER BAY LOT. Elevated site with slope to
lake. Rugged shoreline. Towering white pines, spruce, birch and cedar. Must be seen to be appreciated. Views to offshore island. Great building site.
MLS #6002594 $299,000 PRICE REDUCTION CHICAGO BAY HOME.
Located along coveted Chicago Bay Road, this charming Lake Superior cottage has fresh paint, new carpet and counters. Roomy spaces with large windows for great views of the lake. Plus private shoreline. MLS# 6002611 $174,900
NEW! VALHALLA - TWO CHARMING HISTORIC STRUCTURES the house and barn are
two charming historic structures dating to 1912. They have been partially redone with a new steel roof and completely new bathroom plus some new electrical work, etc.. It has a fantastic location, 100 yards from Lake Superior with public access at the Hovland dock..right at the foot of the Arrowhead Trail. It is a nature lover's paradise but not in the "middle of nowhere". It is perfect for fishing and canoeing either in Lake Superior or the lakes to the north. A genuine bargain; both the price and the taxes (which are not assessed as lakefront). You can spend more, but you cannot get more for less $$. Some work needs to be completed to your taste . Southern, Lake view exposure, this cabin/cottage is one of a kind! MLS# 6004361 $103,500
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SHARED LAKE SUPERIOR. This spectacular building site has pristine views of the shoreline from a nicely elevated lot. The site was prepared and is ready to build your dream home. Water, sewer, electric and broadband are ready for hookup. Only 8 owners share a park-like setting. Secure and private with owners association to share expenses. A garage site included. MLS# 6003400 $114,900
INLAND WATER PROPERTIES TOTAL PEACE, PRIVACY AND SOLITUDE ARE FOUND RIGHT HERE! Spectacular custom
executive log home and retreat located on 2 lots, 750' of shoreline and almost 10 acres on pristine Greenwood Lake. The main home consists of 3000+/- sq ft of living space. 3 bedrooms including a lovely master suite, 2 baths with showers and one with whirlpool tub. Kitchen, dining room, living room, sitting room, utility room, and large upstairs loft with 2 bedrooms, entertainment area with regulation pool table, bar tables and shuffleboard. The lake view is spectacular through lots of glass from all the rooms. MLS#: 6002467 $989,000
NEW PRICE! CASCADE LAKE RETREAT. Just you the lake
and the wilderness. Tired of crowded wilderness camp sites and permits? Here's your own wilderness retreat. This is the only private land on the lake. Enjoy the utmost privacy and unspoiled wilderness views with 87 acres and 3000 feet of shoreline on Cascade Lake. There is a neat, well-maintained cabin, sauna, dock and outhouse. Easy year-round access. Great fishing and wildlife sightings. This is one of the last of its kind in Cook County. MLS# 6004187 $669,000
GUNFLINT LAKE HOME-CEDAR FOREST. This quality built and
lovingly maintained home sits in a classic mature cedar forest on 200 feet of accessible shoreline. Interior features include cedar paneling, huge windows, oak hardwood floors and beautiful stone fireplace with built-in bookshelves. Two bedrooms, 2 baths, large living/dining room, office/den and a large family room with wood stove make for plenty of room for family or guests. The 3-season porch is where you'll while away the summer evenings. The large detached garage has plenty of room. MLS# 6003825 $482,900
PRIVACY ON PIKE LAKE!
End-of-road location, bordered by USFS land & meandering 584’ shoreline jutting into lake for max views. Highly sought after vacation rental - use when you want & recoup expenses when not. Charming cabin w/cedar-siding & knotty pine. Main flr bdrm, plus loft to sleep more. ¾ BA w/stackable laundry. Lg kitch w/brkfst bar, open concept dining/living. Propane furnace, wood-burning stove, wraparound deck, fire pit & dock complete this terrific cabin. MLS# 6004140 $395,000
HARRIET LAKE RETREAT.
Want seclusion? Here is a classic homestead property at the end of a private road. It has 87 acres and 1300 feet of shoreline on a peaceful bay of Harriet Lake. There is no other private land on the bay, and adjoining on two side of this property. It's just you and the Superior National Forest! There are two older cabins that can be swept out and put to use. MLS# 6003484 $310,000
INLAND WATER PROPERTIES NEW! CHARMING CABIN ON SEAGULL LAKE located near the end of the
Gunflint Trail. Created and cared for by the Adams family for 37 years. 233' of gentle shoreline with breathtaking views of the lake and islands. Wrap around decking sets only 35 feet from the water's edge. Beautifully appointed, open living space will be sold furnished with a few exceptions of personal property. Crafted built-ins and storage space. Too much to mention! The lake lies partly within the boundaries of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and Superior National Forest is literally the backyard. There is a lively community and a neighborly, friendly group on the lake. MLS#: 6004385 $355,500
SEAGULL LAKE - WILDERNESS VIEWS. This large and rare parcel on SeaGull
Lake has 488+ feet of frontage with high building site and beautiful southerly views down the lake. Dramatic exposed bedrock, wild flowers, blueberries and thousands of new growth pines on the 10+ acre property. The shoreline is easily accessible with a dock and perfect place for swimming. The driveway and power are in place. There's even a shed ready to store your gear for wilderness adventures, and a lake water system already installed. There's a perfect south-facing high point just waiting for your cabin. MLS# 6003847 $339,900 CARRIAGE HOUSE Solitude On Wilson Lake. The log sided "carriage house" has great views overlooking Wilson Lake. Building site has been prepared down by the shore. There is even a private sandy beach on part of the shoreline. The well and septic for a 4 bedroom home are in. There’s a private driveway to enhance your seclusion.
MLS #6003767 $310,000 LOG CABIN, TOWERING PINES, WEST BEARSKIN LAKE. Totally
charming Charlie Boostrom log cabin sits in a forest of towering pines. The cabin has been lovingly maintained. The 2 bedroom cabin is a summer-use place to reflect and escape. Hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and large kitchen. It comes furnished and is ready for you to move in. The BWCAW is just a short paddle. MLS# 6003448 $299,000 TROUT HAVEN Six lots at Trout Haven at Hare Lake. Excellent investment opportunity. Lots platted and ready to sell. Great location within 20 minutes of Lutsen/Tofte. Power and phone, county road, good home or cabin sites. Starting at $59,000. Or entire plat of lots at a package price MLS#6003161 $295,000
MCFARLAND LAKE CABIN Beautiful cedar log cabin on
McFarland Lake. Cozy hide-away with sauna building, Log guest cabin, storage building. Great shoreline with new dock. Partially furnished. Large deck, nice cedar trees. Great view of palisade. MLS #6002033 $273,900 WILSON LAKE-READY TO ENJOY. Wilson Lake is a magnificent layout of 29 private, pristine, and premier lake shore home sites. The driveway is in and the electric is at the site ready for your custom get away. Sparkling waters. Lot 11 Boasts great building sites near the lake or tucked around the bluff for gorgeous views. True Solitude! MLS# 6004182 $259,500
LARGE PARCEL - HARRIET LAKE. Tons of privacy with 92 acres and
approximately 1300 feet of west facing shoreline. Many great building sites with views, mature mixed timber and lots of land to ramble around on. Adjoins thousands of acres of state and federal land. Good seasonal road access. MLS #6003810 $250,000
DEVIL TRACK LAKE - LOT. This 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 #6001771 $198,900.
PERFECT LAKE CABIN - MCFARLAND LAKE. This
custom built cabin shows quality and detail and feels just right. It has custom built-in cabinets and bookshelves. There is 1 bedroom plus a loft, nice kitchen and dining area with a cozy living area with wood stove. The deck and views overlook the palisades through a forest of mature cedar trees. The lot feels private and peaceful. There’s a large shed, with beautiful cedar sauna. Comes furnished and includes the dock, boat, canoe and kayak for your wilderness adventures waiting just a short paddle away in the BWCAW. MLS# 6004080 $237,900
BEAUTIFUL, LARGE LOT ON GULL LAKE
Over 342 feet of shoreline and 4 acres. A great location and many excellent building sites. There is a magnificent panoramic view of the lake with easy access to the water’s edge. The property is perfect for a trophy walleye fisherman! MLS# 6004098 $220,000
GREAT POPLAR LAKE CABIN. Large 2.11 acre parcel w/charming
cabin sitting at water's edge has long view down the lake to west. Redone kitchen; one BDR with huge windows, living room with great view and stone fplc w/wood stove. Room to build new house overlooking lake, and garage site. Composting outhouse plus shower house. Septic sites located. Great sand bottom and drop off for swimming. MLS #6003945 $194,900 BIRCH LAKE CABIN. Two bedroom cabin plus charming log bunkhouse, small garage and shed on 150 feet of shoreline. Boat dock/platform and cart path to lake to launch the boat. Comfortable but simple accommodations with permanent lake water system and graywater septic system, generator power. MLS# 6004206 $194,900
PIKE LAKE - SHARED EXPENSES. This clean and neat 2 bedroom cabin sits privately within a common interest community shared with 4 other cottages. The Pike Lake views are great, large deck, 8 x 16 storage shed which sits on a garage lot if you want to build one. The shared 300 feet of shoreline is great for boats, canoes and swimming. MLS# 6003678 $189,900 PRICE REDUCTION NEW! NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. A lucky few cabin owners get to
call the Fowl Lakes their playground. Remote water only access from the US side of the border, or drive in from the Ontario side. Stunning views and easy access to the border lakes and the Royal River on the east end of the BWCA. The 2 bedroom cabin is one of the nicest remote cabins you'll find. Includes a nice sauna building. The private 200 foot of lake-front lot has gentle shoreline and great views of this stunning wilderness lake. If you really want to escape, this is your place. MLS# 6004402 $189,000
LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a
remote wilderness lake with only a few privately owned parcels on the water. It holds the mystique of a hidden lake full of hungry trout. Even more privacy is guaranteed because the lots are all 20 acres in size with 600 feet of shoreline. This great lot has huge white pines, a cabin site on a knoll looking south over the whole lake and great accessible shoreline for your dock. The lake has no public access and is quiet and peaceful with a motor restriction and nearly half the shoreline protected by a conservation easement. MLS# 6004231 $179,000
SPECTACULAR BUILDING SITE W. BEARSKIN LAKE. Beautiful views, dense forest and direct BWCAW
access. High building site affords spectacular views, level shoreline has lots of room for the dock and boats. Newly installed stairway system makes for easy access to the shore. MLS#6003655 $178,000
NEW! GREENWOOD LAKE LOT. Private and secluded Greenwood Lake lot with spectacular views of the Big Bay and islands. Driveway and building pad are in. A pristine 2100-acre lake provides great sport fishing for lake trout, bass and whitefish. Flyfish the many bays for rainbow and brook trout. MLS# 6004183 $162,500
SOLITUDE ON LOON LAKE. These lots are located on the south side of Loon Lake and offers great lake views. The main road is in place and power is on the lot line. These lots offer a great shoreline and many nice trees.
MLS #6001605, 6002124, $175,000 and up NEW! GREENWOOD LAKE LOT. Nice affordable lot on Green-
wood Lake. Southwest location with astounding views down the lake. Surveyed and ready to build your dream home or cabin. Easy year round access and only about 20 minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6004078 $159,500 CHARMING COTTAGE - POPLAR LAKE. A sweet, small original cabin on a quiet and private bay. Built in 1945, it was a homestead then. The charm is in every room. 2 bedrooms, open living room great view of the lake and picturesque bay. Has an outhouse that is heated with a woodstove and propane heater. Would make a neat rental property. It's a great mid-Trail location and jumping off point for your wilderness adventures. MLS# 6004081 $159,000 QUALITY DEVIL TRACK LAKE LOT. Heavily wooded south shore lot with 150’ of shore. Easy shoreline, great views, excellent building sites. Power/phone. More shoreline available. MLS #6001770 $149,900.
CHARMING WEST BEARSKIN CABIN with 2 bedrooms, all knotty pine,SALE
beautiful new deck with panoramic view of the DING PEandN whole lake. No maintenance exterior siding metal roof.. Sweet spot on a boundary waters lake. Firewise sprinkler system added in 2011. MLS# 6004258 $129,000 GREENWOOD LAKE Lovely, wooded lot on desirable Greenwood Lake. High elevation with spectacular views of the whole lake, bays and islands. This lot is surveyed, has a new driveway and turn around.
MLS#6002946 $119,000 LOT 8, NINEMILE LAKE Enjoy
expansive views from this parcel that features a spectacular point with 548' of shoreline. Property features 2.3 acres with ledgerock outcroppings, mixed tree cover, and outstanding views. For added privacy, lot adjoins State of MN lands for undeveloped shoreline as your neighbor to the south. MLS #6003205 $97,900 MID-TRAIL SOUTH FACING LOT In a private development of 11 lots surrounded by US Forest land. Heavy tree coverage of mature of red and white pine and cedar. Minutes from the amenities of the mid Gunflint Trail area. MLS #6003402 $94,900 TOM LAKE CLASSIC. The original "Grandpa's Cabin" nestled in the woods right at the water's edge. Cute, the perfect getaway from town or work on those lazy days of summer.
MLS #6003936 $89,900 SISTER LAKE PARCEL. Nice
lake lot with good tree cover, high and level building sites. High point has awesome views. Excellent shoreline, partial driveway already in place. MLS #6003499 $89,600
CASCADE RIVER PROPERTY. If you're looking for peace, quiet, and beautiful wilderness views, be the location for you. Off the LEthis could A SGood G N beaten path, yet good access.N building sites on 25 acres overlooking the I D E beautiful Cascade River.PMLS #6002440 $74,900 NEW! TOM LAKE PRIVACY. Just a great opportunity, only four lots behind the gate. The driveway is in and the owner is looking at all offers. Oh so quiet and very private. MLS# 6004293 $70,000 LOT 1, NINEMILE LAKE
End of the road, large lot adjoins Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless area. Great trees, views and building site. Power, year-round round access. MLS #6003203 $89,300 GREAT LOT – TOM LAKE. End of road privacy on Tom Lake. Lot 16 on Wilderness Shores. There is a long curved driveway to a cleared build site. Beautiful wooded lot that has its own bay/cove. The lake is a great walleye fishery and a wonderful getaway for families with kids Contract for deed potentially available.
MLS #6003955 $50,000
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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES FLUTE REED RIVER PROPERTY nice property for your E withVerya perfect SALthrough homestead or retreat. The river meanders build site. Heavily G IN EN wooded. Electric at the road.PYear roundD access. MLS #6003200 $45,000 SNOWSHOE RUN LOTS
Snowshoe run is set along a high ridge overlooking Hare Lake in a mature northern hardwood forest. Year-round plowed and maintained county roads, power at each property and a clear water trout lake. These beautiful home sites were planned for generations of enjoyment and are protected by covenants. MLS# 6003206 thru
6003212 Prices start at $24,900
CONDOMINIUMS SEA VILLA-LAKE SUPERIOR
Walk into this Sea Villa and you'll feel as if you're walking right into Lake Superior it's so SALIENG close to the water's edge! The entire main floor ND has been tastefully remodeled inside and out. PE Over $35,000 worth of improvements make this home stylish, comfortable & inviting while still holding onto the North Shore charm. Successful rental revenue is a big plus, too!! MLS #6003518 $235,000
NEW! SPEND THE DAY ON YOUR BALCONY LISTENING TO LAKE SUPERIOR roll in and watch the sun
rise and set. You'll appreciate the updated kitchen and main level and the endunit location. Very private, very quiet. This lovely property is conveniently located near the Superior Hiking Trail, the Lutsen Ski Hills, Superior National Golf Course and restaurants/shopping. Experience some attractive rental revenues and offset the ownership costs, too, if you wish. Enjoy the pool, rec room, sauna and new platform deck with panoramic views. MLS# 6004327 $133,000
LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO/ TOFTE. Great lake views from this 2 bedroom
+ loft unit with 2 baths, fireplace, balcony looking up the shore. Chateau LeVeaux offers many updated amenities, indoor pool, sauna, game room, and onsite manager. MLS #6003522 $100,000 LOG CABIN CHARM This gorgeous lower level unit walks out to Lake Superior and has been updated with top-notch finishes. Open concept floor plan, bamboo flooring, stainless steel appliances, and stunning log cabin walls in the bedroom. Beautifully decorated--for the right price this unit could come fully-furnished, allowing new owners to begin earning rental revenues immediately. MLS#6003575 $81,900
LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO.
Stunningly remodeled condo w/perfect end unit location. Quality finishes including granite counters, stainless steel, wood-look plank flooring, and spa-like bathroom. Open concept plan with terrific views of Lake Superior, from every room in the place! Or, walk out to a private patio and enjoy the morning sunrises over the big lake. Chateau LeVeaux has many amenities including pool, sauna, billiards, spectacular common deck and a lovely yard with stairs to the lake. MLS# 6004177 $79,900
UNIT 11, CHATEAU LEVEAUX.
This lower level unit is priced to sell! Beautiful views of ALE G Lake Superior, and walk right out and hear the sounds S DIN of the surf. One-bedroom, one bath unit, with futonPEN in living room to allow flexible space for overnight guests. MLS# 6003472 $54,500
NEW! CLASSIC FARM HOUSE AND 40 ACRES. Simply charming country
COUNTY ROAD 60 - GRAND MARAIS. Earth home with over 5 acres and a
home with outbuildings and some pasture for your horse! The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a country kitchen/dining room, huge living room for entertaining, a comfortable den with built-in bookshelves, 3 season porch and full basement with workshop. The land is special with a large wildlife pond, planted pines, open meadow and potential for a lake view. More land is available. There's a classic homesteader's log cabin, barn, and storage sheds. The location is perfect, just minutes from Grand Marais but feels completely isolated, which it is. A hobby farmer paradise waiting for you! MLS# 6004343 $349,000
creek. South exposure with stone hearth and charming details. 4 BR, 3 BA with a 2-car detached garage. Updated and remodeled with many custom features. This home is designed for the person who wants to live the rural, energy-efficient lifestyle. MLS #6001812 PRICE REDUCTION! $214,000
Marais with large rental income unit. Total of 5-bedrooms, 3-baths, and 2 two-car garages on an extra-large corner lot with city services. Upper level is beautiful and spacious, and includes 3 beds, 2 baths, lovely finishes and tons of storage. Lower level unit has 2 beds, 1 bath, separate entrance and laundry, and attached garage. Large landscaped yard with potting shed and detached, insulated garage. MLS# 6003600 $324,900
Agent. MLS# 6003953 PRICE REDUCTION! $197,000. SECLUDED RETREAT - CAMP 15 LOOP. This 2 bdr home sits on 77 acres and features
BEAUTIFUL GRAND MARAIS DUPLEX Stately family home in Grand
SECLUDED COUNTRY HOME - RURAL GRAND MARAIS. This single-level, well maintained home sits on 24 acres with a
huge pond as part of Woods Creek. The 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has a great yard and beautiful views of the pond. There's a high maple ridge and adjoining federal land to explore, with more land available. The house is designed for easy living and includes a huge attached insulated garage and lots of closet and storage space. There is also a large covered porch that could easily be converted to a 3 or 4 season room. Great Maple Hill location just minutes from Grand Marais. When you see it, you'll fall in love with this place. MLS# 6004351 $319,900 REMOTE HIDE-A-WAY. Charming custom built cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. Shows TLC room by room. 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 with bedroom, bath, storage and a propane wall heater for cool nights. This is a one of a kind retreat. Powered by a generator housed in its own building and turned on by the flip of a switch inside. A wildfire sprinkler system guards the property "in case" of fire. MLS# 6004064 $299,500
LARGE HOME - GREAT VIEWS. This recently remodeled home
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has it all. It’s conveniently located in town with incredible views Lake Superior. The home features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. MLS#6003563 $247,000
NEW! MANY OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN CASCADE STATE PARK
Enjoy being surrounded by and within the boundaries of Cascade State Park while taking in the amazing views of Lake Superior. This home has been used as a successful vacation rental, a long-term rental and a primary residence in the past... so many opportunities are presented. An additional 11+ acres adjacent to the north is also available. Hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and nice sized rooms with a lot of windows to catch those lake breezes! The front deck offers a lot of space for some outdoor time, too. MLS# 6004325 $234,900
SUNNY DISPOSITION.
Country home on 10 acres in Hovland area. Bright and sunny living room, with beamed cathedral ceilings, open floor plan, new flooring, updated kitchen with new appliances. Master bedroom with bath, 2 lower level bedrooms with family room. Large open and private yard. Large 2-car garage with workshop. MLS#6003557 $198,000
BRIGHT AND SUNNY HOME – LUTSEN. Large windows bring the southern
light into this Lutsen country home. Enjoy the eat-in kitchen plus the formal dining area. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a nice yard on a quiet road in a great location. Seller has made many upgrades and improvements. Now with a new price! Owner/
all the creature comforts with solar power and shower house. There’s a large 2-car garage with workshop plus 2 guest cabins that provide plenty of space for the whole family. Trails, solitude and wilderness – a perfect place to live remotely or as base camp for your adventures. MLS# 6001657 $174,900.
GREAT TOFTE LOCATION.
Quality built one-level home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, full basement and attached heated garage. New tile and carpet flooring. Nice deck off the dining room with a large private back yard. Huge spruce trees give lots of privacy. Commercial zoning if you want to run your business here. MLS# 6003116 $159,500 COTTAGE IN THE MAPLES. This cute and totally unique get- away cabin is located on 20 acres of bright red maple forest. Walls of glass and custom features, along with a wrap-around deck, bring the outdoors inside. The high ridge-top location has spectacular views through the trees. Great new cedar sauna and wood crib lie just below the hill top. Solitude and seclusion on a dead-end road. Power available. MLS# 6004112 $159,000 CABINS IN THE WOODS. Here is a charming spot to spend your weekends on the Gunflint Trail. Only a stones throw to Gunflint Lake with nice views of the lake and Canadian shore, this 9 acres is nicely wooded and feels secluded. There is a super charming log sauna and two small cabins, ready for you to move in. A storage shed and outhouse are included, too. It adjoins federal land and you could walk to the BWCAW, or drive to the public landing just down the road. A simple escape located in the heart of the Trail. MLS# 6003821 $132,500 TUCKED AWAY SECLUSION. This well built, one story, one room cabin is tucked away on 40 acres, and just a stones throw from Magney State Park. There's a small creek with some beaver ponds; good seasonal road access. PRICE RE-
DUCTION! MLS#6003580 $124,900
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES THE GUNFLINT MOTEL IN GRAND MARAIS is a long-established busi-
ness located just a block from the harbor and downtown shops and restaurants. There are 5 large motel units with kitchens, plus a full lower apartment in the motel structure. All are in great shape. There is also a 4 bedroom, 2 bath owner's home that has had many recent updates and enhancements. It features views of the harbor and provides a comfortable and private residence. This home and business are a great situation for a couple wanting to supplement their income and enjoy living in beautiful Grand Marais. MLS# 6003528 $419,000
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mercial location in Hovland, 1000 feet of Highway 61 frontage. Large commercial space operating as a gift shop, 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, also. This site has been a centrally located historical business location and has many options for your entrepreneurial pursuits. MLS# 6003889 $299,900
GRAND MARAIS PROFESSIONAL BUILDING. The options here are endless and the
opportunity is great. The building has most recently been occupied by law offices. Ample parking, grassy, yard-like grounds and a nice sized storage building create a nice setting for a variety of business ventures. Several of the offices walk out to the back yard and the overall feel is one of warmth & professionalism. Own/occupy the entire building, rent out one side & offset your ownership costs, create "condo offices" & offer space to a variety of entities....so many avenues one could take!! The building is in wonderful condition and is ready for business. MLS# 6003947 $269,900 CEDAR GROVE BUSINESS PARK LOTS. Cedar Grove Business Park is the ideal location for your existing business or new start-up! Conveniently located in Grand Marais, near the start of the iconic Gunflint Trail. Full infrastructure in place including paved streets, municipal sewer and water, electric and telephone. Call us today for a guided tour of this unique and affordable business park opportunity. COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN. Two commercial-zoned lots fronting Hwy. 61 in Lutsen across from Lockport Store. Great visibility, nice forest, lake view. Third lot to north is zoned residential. Bring your business idea! MLS# 6003506 $179,000
RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE STUNNING RIVER - PINCUSHION TRAILS. A unique op-
portunity for skiers and hikers. Trail easement runs through the property. The RC zoning allows for a resort/lodging type business. MLS #6003390 $103,900. 40 ACRES - MONS CREEK FRONTAGE. Easy road access. Good building sites. Mature trees. Deeded access to Lost Lake.
MLS #6002120 $74,900 40 AC – LOST LAKE RETREATS. Mons Creek flowage with
great views and tons of wildlife. Private and secluded location. Includes deeded access to private lake. MLS #6002121 $74,900. WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION. Nice ‘40’ with good timber and 1000’ frontage on Mons Creek. Great building site. Private deeded access to Lost Lake. MLS #6002119 $64,900. GRAND MARAIS - CITY LOT ON CREEK. Wooded lot with City services: water, sewer and electric at site. Nice south exposure and frontage on scenic Cedar Creek. Quiet street. MLS# 6001830 $63,900 LAND ON THE FLUTE REED RIVER Enjoy privacy and seclusion in a deep 13 acre parcel with over 300 feet of trout stream. County road with power, phone and broadband available. Good sites to build your home or cabin in the woods. MLS# 6002960 $49,900
LAND/BUILDING SITES NEW! LOCATION, VIEWS, PRIVACY, 80 ACRES
Sweeping views of Lake Superior and Pincushion Mt from expansive open meadows. This former homesteaders property has it all: rolling topography, ravines, grassy meadows, mature timber, flowing creek and expansive views. Great property for horses or crop production. Minutes from Grand Marais on a county maintained road. Adjoining USFS land for even more privacy. You could build a dream home here on a site like none other. MLS# 6004264 $279,000
NEW! WILDERNESS SETTING TUCKER LAKE A perfect place for your cabin
or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. There's only a few parcels on this peninsula and this property boasts two lots - one on each side - making for easy canoe or kayak launching out of the wind. There was a planned building site, and there's room for your plans if more is desired. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access for easy day trips or to start your grand adventures. MLS#: 6004389 $237,900
LAND/BUILDING SITES RECREATIONAL BASE CAMP Great Tofte lot has 2 garage buildings. They could easily become living space, one has a second story. Property has room for a home with views of a dramatic creek gorge with waterfall and Lake Superior view. 4.54 acres, year-round road, power, phone. MLS# 6003751 $179,900 NEW! TWO BEAUTIFUL LOTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOON LAKE just
off of the Gunflint Trail, on an aptly-named private road known as Solitude Drive. Electric available. Wonderful shoreline.
MLS#: 6004378 & 6004379 $179,000 each BIG LAND, BIG CREEK, BIG TREES This Hovland area parcel is on the
"front range" of the Farquhar Hills with a dramatic backdrop of rock cliffs and escarpments. There is a large creek running through the entire property with many fantastic building sites looking over its meandering flowage - rapids, pools and trout habitat everywhere! Many trails are cut so you can walk the whole property. It's a land baron's paradise. There's good gravel soils to work with and many fine places to build your dream home or cabin. Even some Lake Superior views. MLS# 6004009 $159,900
INCREASINGY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL accessed by Powers Lake Road (logging road system). Fully surveyed. This
property would be a perfect retreat, church camp, summer school, or outdoor learning center. Has a rich variety of trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands. The property is bound by USA lands to the west and south and State lands to the east. MLS# 6004255 $150,000 EIGHTY ACRE RETREAT 80 acres of prime hunting land in Schroeder, MN. Rolling land with wonderful wildlife habitat including stream, beaver dam with large pond, and a good mixture of trees and low vegetation. Good access on Zeke's Trail which divides the 2 40 acre parcels. Older 2 bedroom cabin in a beautiful park like setting overlooking large beaver pond and distant horizons. Call today to make this piece of Hunter's Heaven your own. MLS 6003804 $120,500 LARGE PARCEL Lake Views. Large private parcel with possible subdivision potential. Great Lake Superior views on the higher elevations. A small creek runs through part of the 25 acre property. Priced way below assessed value. Good location close to Grand Marais. MLS 6003976 $124,900 PRICE REDUCTION! INTRIGUING PROSPECT How often can one buy a build site that has all of the sub-structure in place? High-quality items already in place include an insulated/heated slab for house/porch, insulated garage slab, electricity, driveway, the well, a time-dosed/ heated septic system. Over 18 acres of privacy, beauty and solitude. Priced well below what the seller has put into this property. MLS# 6003658 $119,900 READY TO BUILD Sugerloaf Road. Driveway and building pad already in place. A red pine forest climbs up to the highest point with stunning views of high ridges and valleys. Also a mix of birch & gorgeous cedars. Walk to the Superior Hiking Trail or Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center & stroll the shore of Lake Superior. MLS# 6003876 $99,900 MAPLES, VIEWS, PRIVACY 85+ acres near Hovland. Good end of road access, adjoining tons of federal land, great view of pond. South exposure and views. MLS#6003156 $99,900 HUGE POND-HUGE PRIVACY Large wooded acreage located across from Tom Lake. The highlight of this parcel is the huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage. May be subdivided into 2 parcels or just one lovely parcel for your home and cabin. Year around access and will have broadband/ electric in place at the road by 2016. MLS 6004073 $99,000 CARIBOU LAKE - HOME SITE New price is well below tax assessed value, and seller is open to offers. Magnificent old-growth cedar and maple trees frame a corner lot with a great, high build site on Sawmill Bay.185' of lake frontage. MLS# 6002756 $95,000 GREAT LOCATION, QUALITY FOREST, BUILD HERE This 10-acre parcel has a mature and mixed forest, southerly exposure, easy county road frontage and is just minutes from Grand Marais. There are many great building sites and loads of privacy. Easy access to power, phone and broadband. Hiking trails are close by and access to the Gunflint Trail or Lake Superior are just a short drive away. MLS# 6004295
$72,900, MLS# 6004276 $74,900, MLS# 6004299 $74,900 DEVIL TRACK AREA PARCEL Very nice 10 acre lot with direct
access to South Shore Dr. Driveway to a cleared area that could be used as a building site. Slightly rolling terrain with moderately heavy growth that includes every type of Boreal Forest tree! MLS#6003184 PRICE REDUCTION! $65,000
MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE Heavily wooded parcel with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. Super location for your home or vacation retreat. Walk to golf course, easy access to Gunflint Trail or Devil Track area. MLS# 6002601 $64,500 THIRTY ACRES - PANORAMIC VIEWS Here is one of those rare mountain tops with a 180 degree view of distant Lake Superior and the ridge to the north. It's spectacular! Trails are in place to walk the whole perimeter. There is a cleared easement in place to get to the property. MLS# 6003353 $62,500 HOME SITE - COUNTY ROAD 6 Beautiful 5-ac lot just minutes from town. Meadow. Shed and pond. Driveway in. Power/phone. MLS #6003084 $59,900. GREAT LOCATION NEAR DEVIL TRACK Nice wooded
parcel, survey, septic site evaluations, and access road in place. Ready to build your home, cabin or recreational activities. Private access to snowmobile trails, administrative subdivision in place. MLS# 6003999 $59,900 BUILDING LOT - GRAND MARAIS A rare find. This lot is located on 8th Ave W in the heart of town with easy walking distance to the harbor and business district. All city services are at the street. There's even good potential for a lake view. Build your home here and enjoy living in the heart of "America's Favorite Small Town". MLS# 6003862 $54,900 REAL QUIET AND PRIVATE Choice lot at the end of the road, ready to build. Priced to sell! MLS#: 6004354 $54,900 READY TO BUILD - NEAR DEVIL TRACK. Nice wooded parcel, survey, septic and access road in place. A quality site for your home, cabin or recreational activities. Private access to snowmobile trails. Great location just off the Devil Track Road. MLS# 6004076 $49,900 WOODED 2.4 ACRE Tait Lake back-lot with driveway in and cleared building site ready for your cabin get-a-way. Electric is on site. Owner/Agent.
MLS# 6003727 $49,000 GREAT 4-ACRE HOME SITE NEAR HOVLAND. Close to Lake Su-
perior, with some views, nice forest, easy access off of Highway 61 on shared driveway.
MLS# 6003692 $47,900 BUILD YOUR HIDE AWAY Wooded 20 acres, it's a short walk to Magney State Park. Adjoins listing #6003580 with small cabin on 40 acres.
MLS #6003581 $42,000 REMOTE 40 – POWERS LAKE ROAD. This is the beautiful '40' that you have
been waiting for. Easy access off Powers Lake Road. Electricity and broadband scheduled for 2016-a real bonus! This is a fine opportunity for the person seeking a remote retreat with some modern amenities. MLS #6003811 $42,000 HOVLAND PARADISE Mixed topography of beautiful rolling land with many great build sites. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Mons Creek meanders through the property border where it abuts State land.
MLS #6003078 $39,900 OFF THE BEATEN PATH. Can't beat this property for remoteness. If it's
seclusion you seek, this wilderness 19-acre recreational property is for you. Surrounded by State & USFS lands. Hike in access from Devil Fish Lake. MLS#6002961 $37,000.
NEW! EXCELLENT 44.25 ACRE RECREATIONAL PARCEL with the driveway in and a cleared camp site. Great location
near Tom Lake, Chester, Esther, Devil fish for fishing and fun. Connected to the snowmobile trail. The perfect place for miles of hiking or ATV trails. There will be an easement at the road for electric power and broadband coming late this summer or by 2016. This parcel is at the location where Tom Lake Road and Powers Lake road meet. Owners will do CD to right party. MLS #: 6004364 $34,500
FIVE SECLUDED ACRES
One of eight secluded and heavily wooded 5-acre parcels bordering on thousands of acres of US and State of Minnesota Forest land. Yet, only 20 minutes from the amenities of the Lutsen area. An additional 5 acres may be available. MLS #6003981 $28,000 REMOTE PRIVACY If remote is what you're looking for, look no further. Forty beautiful acres abutted by thousands of acres of Federal land. Adjoining property is currently listed (MLS# 6001657). Buy it all and assure maximum privacy. MLS #6003593 $26,500 HOME SITE – TOFTE A nice lot in a residential development near the the business and services hub of Tofte. Surrounded by thousands of acres of US and Minnesota State Forests. Minutes from Temperance River State Park. A great location to build your North Shore getaway. MLS# 6003954 $24,750
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1 Norwood Shores - Lutsen Lake Superior Townhome
34 White Sky - Lutsen Caribou Lake Cabin
Enjoy your days on Lake Superior in Lutsen with this 2 BR, 1 BA four season low maintenance Townhome. MLS 6002488 $249,000
WOW this cabin has all the amenities on a premier Lutsen lake. Explore the lake, enjoy this cabin MLS 6003660 $222,500
Main 3 BD Guest house,and a proven 3 unit rental to offset expenses with Lake Superior several feet away. MLS 6003622 $399,900
Rental revenue to offset expenses when your away. Sleeps four, many amenities, new gondola for winter ski season. MLS 6003853 $114,000
116 Willard Ln Cabin 225’ Pike Lake - Lutsen
Lake Superior 5 Acres 7974 W Hwy 61 - Schroeder
7072 Two Moose Trail Wilson Lake - Finland
Commercial - 126 Airport Rd Grand Marais Airport
Lake Superior Business 6374-78 W Hwy 61 - Tofte T GREAY BU
Lutsen Ski In-Ski Out Caribou Highlands Condo
NEW Commercial hanger, heated, electric, insulated, rental income. MLS 6001751 $249,900
Land Listings
Near Paradise Beach 5 acre parcel to enjoy life near the shore with Lake Superior views. MLS 6003891 $39,900 20 Acres - Lutsen Caribou Trail. MLS 6001675 $149,000
SALE G IN PEND
1990 Cabin, unfinished addition - lots of potential, 2.7 A, beautiful lake & great fishing right from the dock. MLS 6003964 $282,500
Must see! 5 BD, 3 BA, gourmet kitchen, owners suite, fireplace, accessible & beautiful shoreline MLS 6001652 $699,000
Devil Track Lake Lot Walter Rd - Grand Marais
Aspen Ridge - 5 Acres Lake Superior Views
Land near Lk Superior Park Tofte Park Rd Tofte Prime 4A parcel
has location and great value for dream cabin. Buy 2A for $65,450 near Tofte boat access MLS 6002831 $119,000
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BUYERS invest in life on the shore!
Contact Nan & Deb to discuss Wooded lot, nice shoreline, views, power, phone ,near Grand Marais. MLS 6003904 Only $99,500
Located between Tofte/Lutsen, spectacular lake views, borders Superior National Forest, Must See!! MLS 6003159 $69,000
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NEW LISTINGS, NEW LISTINGS, READ ALL ABOUT ‘EM! NEW! PLENTY OF ELBOW ROOM ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Nearly 800 ft of
shoreline and 11 ac. of rolling terrain, with signs of the past logging roads and Spruce planted forests providing a sweet buffer from all of those pesky worries of the Real World! Driveway installed in to the mid-section of the land to allow you to explore which building site best fits your desires!
NEW! GREAT BUY WITH A NICE LOCATION AND VERY CHARMING HOME! Awesome
NEW! PEACEFUL PIKE LAKE PARCEL: 6 acres and 150’
of frontage provide ample elbow room. Gorgeous Northwoods forest. Simple bunkhouse, tent platform and outhouse provide initial start so you can get there and start planning.
MLS#6004344 $155,000
MLS#6004417 $799,000
views from upper land overlooking Lake Superior with access from Bay View Drive in Tofte, a hop skip and jump away from Famed Blue Fin Bay on Lake Superior in the heart of Tofte! MLS#6004419 $129,000
NEW! HEY HEY TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SUPER NICE CARIBOU LAKE BUILD SITE! The original cabin
NEW! LUTSEN LOG LODGE! 3 bdrm 2 bath, SWEET FOUR
SEASON PORCH, Just a hop skip and a jump to the Lutsen Mountains! Low maintenance living, all you need to worry about is where to go recreate. Great income property or keep for your own!
MLS#6004123 $249,900
NEW! COUNTY RD 7 GRAND MARAIS! Solid home on 10 acres, 28x40 garage, 13x14 heated work shop! Excellent location minutes west of downtown Grand Marais! Some recent updates, this home is perfect for a handyman, good bright living space! MLS# 6004310 GREAT
VALUE AT $199,900
was recently removed, allowing for a nice “established feel” to this lot. Driveway in place, clearing done and electricity available!
MLS#6004285 $179,900
NEW! POPLAR LAKE CABIN ON 440’ OF SHORELINE AT THE TIP OF A PENINSULA! Ensconced
in quiet Boreal environment, Cabin sits proudly above the lake for long views over Poplar’s numerous islands! Home needs a little TLC, priced to sell!
MLS#6004104 $269,000
NEW! THIS HOME SCREAMS “FAMILY HOME!” WITH ELBOW ROOM for the whole
family, children and friends will LOVE this home! Features a huge back yard for plenty of romping room for the kids, and plenty of bedrooms and large living space for the whole family MLS#6004447 $280,000
NEW! CAPTIVATING LAKE SUPERIOR LAND OFFERS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Amazing views from the Cliff shoreline, Vistas stretch East to Grand Marias, West to Silver Bay, Spectacular! Or enjoy a meandering stairway leading to a chunk of ledge rock at the Lake’s edge...What’s that sound you hear? That’s the creek above descending in to the mouth of Lake Superior, falling a few feet here and there...it’s unique and awesome to play at the base of the sandy beach where the waterfall meets Lake Superior! MLS#6004446 $399,000
NEW! GRAND MARAIS 4-PLEX IN THE HEART OF TOWN. Remodeled and well
maintained. Big time shortage of rentals in Grand Maraismakes this property a must-see. Great views over the village to the harbor, Big Lake and Artist’s Point. Currently rented as yr round rental, but could be nice vacation rentals!
MLS#6004101 $359,000
NEW! WEST GRAND MARAIS! Beautiful Lake Superior Views from this gorgeous log style home with huge wraparound deck to soak in those Lake Superior views! 10 acres, end of road location, interior full log accents, a MUST SEE home! MLS#6004368 $370,000 NEW! LUTSEN CONTEMPORARY LIVIN! Stylish home, small footprint energy efficient! New construction, lake views, 5 ac of wilderness bordering fed land across the private road. 2 car attached, WOWSER of a home! MLS#6004137
$268,500
NEW! 10 ACRES WITH DRIVEWAY, GORGEOUS VIEWS from
NEW! LUTSEN- “OLDIE BUT A GOODIE”! Original Maple & Douglas
fir floors, gorgeous wide panel woodwork and original doors! Home sits on a lovely 2+ ac lot, good depth from the Hwy. Walk to Clearview in Lutsen! Detached garage!
MLS#6003998 $169,000
NEW! LAKE SUPERIOR LUTSEN CASCADE BEACH RD! Lovingly restored,
quintessential, main home and guest cottage. Move in Ready, mint condition. Overlooking all is a lofty studio, with garage space under. There’s details and love here like the old days: a Must See! MLS#6004118 $529,000
cleared building site and a building concrete pad, ready for your cabin or garage! A Hop and a Skip to Pike Lake Landing!
MLS#6004320 $57,500
NEW! DEERYARD LAKE WEST GRAND MARAIS 2000 sq ft Log Home on 100
ft Deeryard Lake, 2.5 ac, south facing, built in 2004. Large insulated, heated garage. 4 person sauna, 2 bedrm, 2 bath, 4-season porch. Power/broadband, water/septic. Maple and White Pine. Quiet, Northwood’s setting, not far from Grand Marais. MLS#6004057
SUPER VALUE! $279,000
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townhome features an owner’s suite so luxurious your family and guests may wonder if you’ll ever reappear! 476’ of shared shore w/ a point that juts dramatically into the lake forming Good Harbor & Cutface Creek beach. Water, sewer, ext. maint. covered by Assoc., Just Show up, Relax, and Explore!
MLS#6002475 REDUCED! $299,000
SERENITY ON LAKE SUPERIOR’S CASCADE BEACH RD! Lovely home thoughtfully designed for year round
FAMILY FUN ON LUTSEN’S LAKE SUPERIOR! Level
WATER AND WILDERNESS ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Fab location
MLS#6003870 $579,900
MLS#6003653 $399,000
gorgeous shoreline, easily accessible from a beautiful home that has it all…Owner’s Suite, Vaulted Ceilings, Owner’s Lock out space…attached garage! Tons of value at
CRAFTED IN TO THE LEDGEROCK! Sprawling ledge rock
living or Lutsen Vacation Getaway! Vaulted ceilings, Corner Fireplace welcomes you in to the Great Room…Soak in the Big Lake just feet from the floor to ceiling windows! Gourmet kitchen, large island and custom cabinetry! Awesome Owner’s Suite, add’l 2 bedrms. Your guests will LOVE the Mint guest cottage. Attached garage plus Gardner’s garage perfect for boat storage and lawn care.
shoreline captivates you while this CASCADE BEACH RD Lutsen Lake Cottage will cradle you in its history and warmth! Functional space perfect for the family, but it’s all about the Big Lake! Come See the shoreline!
MLS#6004141 $399,000
MLS#6003640 $699,900
on Cty Rd 34 in Lutsen, Classic Northwoods Cabin alongside a rambling creek dropping in to Lake Superior, accessible shoreline!
WOWSER OF A LAKE SUPERIOR HOME IN TOFTE! Wrapped in the history of
the North Shore! Accessible and SPECTACULAR 177 ft of Lake Superior in Wilderness Setting! Staggering views of Lake Superior from the kitchen and dining area! You’ll love having your morning coffee on the new deck surrounded by mature spruce and pine! 3+ Bdrms, 3 garages! Sweet location just west of Tofte, walk to Blue Fin, Bike to Lutsen!
MLS#6003473 $475,000
KARMIC CABIN ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Great vibes resonate from this
home, comfortable in its design, it’s about the nice views from the entire main level, including main level bedroom! Nearby Taconite Harbor, watch the big boats pull in to the harbor!!
MLS#6003759 $349,000
ELEGANCE & COMFORT on Lake Superior’s Cascade
Beach Rd! Lovingly remodeled, the owners focused on Luxury and Style in the Northwoods: a massive stone fireplace for the ages; a master bath filled with natural stone, steam shower and soaker tub; and a living room noble as the Big Lake! Separate Glass Studio with Billiards, Foosball & darts! Rustic guest cabin captures the Old Time North Shore.
MLS#6003535 $899,000
PERCHED ON THE EDGE OF LAKE SUPERIOR!
LOTS OF LAND AND LAKESHORE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Well maintained Family Compound with yr round newer home
on 8+ ac and 340+ ft accessible shoreline! But’s it really about “The Shining Rocks” The “Rock 1” log cabin was built early 30’s, and it’s been lovingly maintained by only a handful of families since. Cabins Rock 1, 2 & 3 create this incredible family compound!
MLS#6002529 $699,000
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! Enjoy expansive
views and a lot of elbow room with over 300 ft of Lake Superior Shoreline! Well constructed home is ready to be updated! Gorgeous Stone fireplace, two car detached, Lovely Lutsen setting!
MLS#600899 SUPER VALUE! $659,900
LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR CASCADE BEACH RD LAND! Very
accessible, build site close to the water, listen to the waves of Lake Superior lapping the rocky shoreline! Gorgeous morning sunrises over the Big Lake, a must see!
MLS#6004058 $299,000
STATELY LAKE SUPERIOR HOME! Over 11 ac and 317 ft of shoreline, big Granite Chunks perfect for laying around on, while dipping your toes in the Big Lake! Prowl design maximizes the views up and down the shore, and you’ll love the elbow room this home offers! Two car attached garage, A Must See!
MLS#6003874 $799,900
Architecturally pleasing home w/ large decks, enjoy Lake Superior breezes, or stay warm in the Sunroom with Captivating Views! Owner’s Suite is the place for naps and boreal dreams! Guests will enjoy the upstairs suite or exterior bunkroom adjacent to garage. Super location, Walk the bike path to Temperance River’s mouth in to Lake Superior! MLS#6003598 $349,000 WHOA MOMMA
GREAT VALUE!
BEST LAKE SUPERIOR LOCATION AT THOMSONITE BEACH! Super location
between Grand Marias and Lutsen with Incredible views of the Big Lake! Meticulously Maintained, move in ready, Great Opportunity to make this Your Dream Lake Superior home!
MLS#6001226 $549,000
ISLAND VIEW, HARBOR VIEW, SPECTACULAR VIEW!Accessible and Incredible
shoreline, One of a KIND Lake Superior Parcel, Must Meander to See how much you will LOVE this Shoreline!
MLS#6003980 $438,900
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RUGGED TERRAIN AND SECLUDED BUILD SITE ON CARIBOU LAKE! Lutsen location, Quiet build site tucked into the mouth of the Sawmill Bay!
MLS#6002791 $250,000
TAIT LAKE HOME IN LUTSEN! Enjoy Fall leaf color from the breezy deck overlooking the 260 ft of shoreline! Tons of light flows through the Living Room focusing on Wilderness lake views. Well maintained year round home is totally dialed in and the garage boasts a roomy workshop with spacious guest suite! MLS#6002868
CRAZY CUTE RUSTIC LOG CABIN ON CHRISTINE LAKE! Located just off a designated
Mountain Bike Trail system, enjoy year round access, electric at street and a TOTAL SENSE OF SECLUSION! But you’re in the heart of Lutsen, Recreation Central! Canoe on Christine, Fly Fish in the Poplar or just go for a hike in the Superior National Forest!
REDUCED! $289,000
MLS#6003989 $165,000
LUTSEN BWCAW AREA FISH CAMP ON GUST LAKE! Half hour from down town Lutsen, while still being part of a nice little neighborhood that Gust Lake Rd is! Cabin is on a peninsula point jutting in to the lake, yr round access, possible power!
MLS#6004096 $299,000
GREENWOOD LAKE HOME SECLUSION,
Peace, Lake. Quality Built by fine local craftsmen, End of the road location bordered by State land! Mature White Pines, level access in to Greenwood Lake. Hand Hewn Log Siding, and TONS of Lake Views! Move in Mint Condition! MLS#6004219
$499,900
share common access to a sweet dock on Lake Gegoka just 6 miles outside of Isabella’s Stoney Creek Café! Rental program in place to off set ownership costs! Very nice accommodations to come back to after a full day of fishing, boating, hiking, biking, snowmobiling and cross country skiing! MLS#6004247 $132,900
Incredible Lake cabin on a Peninsula on Greenwood Lake, over 580 ft of meandering Peninsula shoreline where you can cast in to 50 feet of water from one of many huge ledge rocks that surround the shoreline. Mint condition cabin, Must see! MLS#6004220
$429,000
LUTSEN DEERYARD LAKE 175 FT SHORELINE, Sweeter than
ON DEERYARD LAKE, with garage/
LAKE GEGOKA ISABELLA! 4 condos that
GUNFLINT TRAIL GREENWOOD LAKE!
workshop/cabin with 100 ft of Nice Shoreline and nearly 3 acres of south sloping land. Electric, well, septic tank, AND dock! Can’t beat this value for Lutsen Lakeshore Living! MLS#6001066
the sap flowing in the abundant maples on the property! View across the lake is miles of public land! Roughed-in driveway and dock materials. 15 min. to Lutsen for skiing, food, music, golf. Owner is licensed MN REALTOR®
MLS#6004071 $193,000
$139,000
COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN LUTSEN SUPER OPPORTUNITY TO OWN MOST OF DOWNTOWN LUTSEN!
Approx. 9 ac bordered by Lutsen creek, this hotspot hosts 5 commercial businesses and a lot of apartments with good long term renters! 13 lot trailer park has been established since the 70’s, w/ each trailer owner paying lot rent. GORGEOUS LAND, mature pines, nice setting for future expansion with zero lot line setbacks. New compliant commercial septic system. Rental housing is in high demand in the Lutsen area, all rentals are full with long term history. Potential add’l income from retail space and garage/warehouse space currently used by seller. Seller Financing optional.
MLS#6003550 $1,575,000
LUTSEN MOUNTAIN RESORT AREA AND LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOMES! WINDSONG ON LAKE SUPERIOR OFFERS IT ALL IN BEAVER BAY! Up and Coming
Beaver Bay boasts an easier drive to the cities and really good Value! Amazing layout to soak in the Views, this home
won’t disappoint! MLS#6002658 $339,000
SKIPPING STONES ON LAKE SUPERIOR AT THE VILLAS!
If you haven’t seen the Villas in a while, you better look again! Most have been updated, especially K3! Let us show you the NEW LOOK in the Sea Villas and you will LOVE them! At Waters Edge K3 Villa, Super Bargain at
$177,500 REDUCED!
ELEGANT AND INCOME GENERATING QUARTER SHARE AT SURFSIDE! at
HOLY SMOKES, WHAT A GREAT DEAL! One Bedroom
Two bath Sweet Condo Ski In & Out, Great location and Views at Lutsen Mountains! Reduction!
MLS#6003638 $55,000 ROCK BOTTOM PRICE! MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, BIKE OR HIKE IN AND OUT AT CARIBOU HIGHLANDS! Ski In Ski Out, Super Nice Condos and
townhomes at Caribou Highlands, a wide variety available from the small getaway studios to the Top Notch 4 Bedrm Townhomes. Call TimberWolff today, we are your Condo Experts! 4-5 bedrm mint townhome! REDUCED!
MLS#6002082 $325,000 #605 MOOSE MTN 4 bedrm mint townhome!
MLS#6002557 $297,000 #526 MOOSE MTN, Mint Condition! REDUCED! MLS#6002963 $168,900
Tofte’s upscale Surfside Resort. #7 is a stone’s throw from accessible shoreline you’ll LOVE, this townhome, and it’s affordable with the Quarter Share option! No other end unit compares on price, views or locale to the Big Lake. The interior is right out of the pages of Architectural Digest, total Luxury! MLS#6003491 $199,000
LOVELY BLUEFIN BAY
Lake Superior home! Modern and functional space from the kitchen overlooking the lake and Great Room, flowing through a newly remodeled upper level, you’ll fall in love with this Townhome! Nice rental revenues makes this vacation home a keeper!
MLS#6002385 $554,900 #70 BEHIND COHO! Must See!! MLS#6003372 $560,000
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NORTHWOODS HOMES AND CABINS, IN TOWN OR IN THE WOODS!
FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME IN TOFTE in between
Lutsen and Tofte, just a minute to the Ski Hill or Sugarbush XCountry trails! Garage, tons of space!
MLS#6002213 $189,000
LE A S TIMBER FRAME DREAM G N IGRAND D N HOME ABOVE E P
MARAIS! Old Ski Hill Rd locale, Gorgeous
home in the maple forest. 200 yr old recycled timbers, recycled Barn Wood, but oh so Modern! MLS#6003905 $575,000
GREAT VALUE!
WELCOMING FAMILY HOME WITH RENTAL APARTMENT! 4 bedrm home is great for the growing family! Offset your mortgage with rental income from a nice one bedrm attached apartment. Great value at
MLS#6003097 $199,000
LOCATION, LOCATION, HOME!
Super Grand Marais home a Skip to the Harbor! Family Style with lots of elbow room, detached garage and TONS OF Style! MLS#6003844
REDUCED! $247,900 HUGE VALUE!
SUPER OPPORTUNITY,
Rent the Lower Level and love living on the main level with wrap around deck and LOVELY Lake Superior views! Really worth a look, great living spaces!
STRUGGLING TO DECIDE?
In town or a place with a woodsy feel? You KNOW you want to be in the Coolest Small Town in America! You’ll quickly realize you can have the best of both worlds! Easy main level livin’ w/ Owner’s suite, steam shower, walk in closet! Great Rm w/ new hardwood flring, Huge deck overlooking creek…walk to the Angry Trout for dinner! MLS#6003970 $325,000
MLS#6003021 BARGAIN PRICE! $189,900
E SAL ING LOVELY HOME IN END P COUNTRY SETTING
MLS#6003299 $165,000 REDUCED!
TUCKED ALONG SPRINGDALE RD. Developed
STUNNING WILDERNESS HOME ON 20 ACRES! Guest Cabin, pole barn and Sweet home complete
MLS#6003229 $52,700
TO SELL AT $309,900! MLS#6003788
this hobby farm setting! Lots of elbow room in the home, great views and awesome deck. Must see home, PRICED
build site with drive, sheds, sauna and drilled well! Older trailer home.
SUNSHINE ACRES NEAR PIKE LAKE
Welcoming homestead nestled on 40 acres of rolling hills and high ground! Located a hop skip and a jump from the new Pike Lake Boat Access, you can spend your days fishing on Pike and your evenings listening to the breezes blow across the hilltops! MLS#6004016 $225,000
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Near Carlton Peak! Good bang for your buck for square footage, this multi-level home is very Cool. Updated gourmet kitchen, new flooring and carpet and two garages! MLS#6001636
$240,000
RUGGED TERRAIN CRADLES THIS SHOWBOAT CABIN! Towering Pines silhouettes the view toward Lake Superior from the upstairs deck, a nice functional design with open kitchen to family room, newer construction with garage! MLS#6002692
REDUCED! $199,000
DEVIL TRACK RD HOME! Nice home for someone looking for sweat equity, desirable location on 10 ac of nice land! Tons of potential! MLS#6000256 REDUCED! $174,000
CABIN LIVING WITH ELBOW ROOM! Great
Fin Bay and Lutsen SA L E Mountains, G make this N I your winter getaway D Easy access PEN retreat! to hiking, biking, location between Blue
CRAZY BIG LAKE BIG MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Epic Home with Sprawling views, too Incredible to Imagine, you MUST SEE! Main Level Living, huge deck, loft bedrooms and lower level family/guest space. Over 6 acres! MLS#6002052 $275,000
TOFTE NEAR TEMPERANCE RIVER! Lovely home is set up as a Duplex, an upstairs home and a lower level apartment, which could be a perfect rental for extra income. Hike to Lake Superior’s Temperance River State Park, just a stone’s throw from the bike trail.
MLS#6004211 $199,000
snowmobiling…you name it and it’s within minutes! 4+ acres, nice Lake Superior views and a two plus garage!
MLS#6000042 $140,000
GORGEOUS NEWER CONSTRUCTION HOME
on five acres of rolling terrain with wild life pond! Located a few miles up the Gunflint Trail from the Grand Marais harbor for easy commute to town! Open Great room designed for family and entertaining, huge decks, main level bedrooms and walk out guest space! Super two car garage! A MUST SEE!
MLS#6003801 REDUCED! $279,000
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CAMPN’, HUNTN’, FUN GETAWAY LAND, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! SILVER BAY TO LITTLE MARAIS TO FINLAND & ISABELLA! Rocky Wall Overlooking Lake Superior just outside Silver Bay PRICE REDUCED!
MLS#6003239 $99,000
80 acres for $79,000 Blesner Lake Rd!
MLS#6003110
Rock Road in Silver Bay area! Great build site with creek frontage!
MLS#6003859 $45,000
Rocky Wall land with Driveway in place, HUGE views of Shovel Point!
MLS#6002434 $99,000 Sonju Lake Road in Finland! Several large parcels from
MLS#6001324 $44,900
Huge Lake Superior views, build site surrounded by cliff wall and creek! MLS#6001295 $89,900 160 acre parcel of upland maples and boreal forest. Beautiful forest, absolute quiet, total seclusion. Owned by the same family since 1904! MLS#6002612 REDUCED! $129,000 Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borders common land!
MLS#6004249 $45,000
New! Commercial Lot for Bar/Restaurant at the Village at Ninemile Lake, in between Finland and the Trestle Inn!
MLS#6004416 $47,500
SCHROEDER AREA NEAR THE CROSS RIVER!
Sugarloaf Retreats on High Ridge Drive, located up the Surgaloaf Road from Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area, Enjoy large acreage parcels at rock bottom prices! From $62,000! MLS#25701-4 TOFTE AREA NEAR BLUEFIN BAY RESORT! LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds! FROM $49,900
REDUCED! MLS#6002929, MLS#6002995 & MLS#6004284 $59,000 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#6001347 Prices
from $24,900!!
Tofte vaag on the Sawbill, Nice Lake Views! Walk to the Coho, great location!
FROM $49,900 MLS#30547
Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr! MLS#6003716 $82,900 Mature Spruce and BIG Lake Views! Walk to Blue Fin Bay, drilled well in place!
$49,900 MLS#6003482
New! Gorgeous 19 acres with creek running through the middle, high ground! $65,000
MLS#6004399
LUTSEN LAKE VIEWS & WILDERNESS LANDS! Lake Superior View, Prime Lutsen location. Located a half mile from the Ski Hill Road in Lutsen, and about the same from “downtown” Lutsen! Well buffered from hwy, nice wilderness feel! MLS#6004090 $65,000 Over 15 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen! MLS#6002934 $69,500 Prime Build Site(s) just off theCaribou at Jonvick Creek! MLS#6003188 $49,000
Lovely 20 acre parcel located on the outskirts of Lutsen, only minutes to Bigsby and Caribou Lakes! Nice mixed forest with high ground for choice building sites. Great price for your Northwoods getaway! MLS#31531 $29,900
Peaceful 40 acres with Flute Reed River frontage. Borders Judge Magney State Park on the west. MLS#TBD $44,900 New! Corner Build Site in Town-Walk to Harbor!
MLS#6004355 $39,000
Gorgeous Views of Williams and Wills Lake in New! Lovely 40 ac Hunting Parcel with Lutsen! Year Round Access, electric, Mountain Flute Reed River! MLS#6004315 $44,900 Top site bordering USFS land. A Wonderful place to build your Northwoods home! LAKESHORE BUILD SITES!
MLS#6001685 REDUCED! $70,000
7.26 ac south facing land west of Grand Marais. White Pine, Maple forest in the Deeryard Lake area- East Deeryard Rd. Power/broadband. All high ground.
MLS#6004007 $49,000
SWEET PARCEL ON SWALLOW LAKE IN ISABELLA AREA! 220 ft of shoreline, 2.5 ac! MLS#6003766 $64,900 150 FT ON CARIBOU LAKE,
GRAND MARAIS LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! SUPER Views on Birch Drive! Complete with swimming pond on high ridge ledgerock setting, unique! MLS#6004089
$79,000
60 Acres Minutes to Grand Marais near Devil Track Lake! Easy walking/biking access across Fed land to Monker Lake!
MLS#6002586 $95,900
Birch Drive, West of Grand Marais! Wilderness Setting with 5 ac HUGE Value $42,500 MLS#6002349 or HUGE Lake Superior views MLS#6003805
FOR $75,000!
A River Runs Through It! 160 Acres of Upland and River Frontage on the Cascade River near Eagle Mountain, a Rare Find with tons of opportunity. Whether Hunting land or Wilderness Retreat, this is a Great Opportunity! MLS#31732 $140,000
driveway roughed in, electric at street, dock in place with outhouse, Log bunkhouse! Great Summer Camp! MLS#6003787
$179,500
SWEET CLARA LAKE LUTSEN SHORELINE!
Level Access from Build Site to Rocky Shores, your Future Cabin will overlook Superior National Forest Lands! Electric, yr round access, Old Cabin in place to use now and build later!
MLS#26055 $199,000 VOYAGEUR POINT ON POPLAR LAKE!
New boat dock allows you to get out over the water and look down the bay. Nice path from dock to boat house and to elevated home site.
MLS#6002494 $159,000 BARGAIN CLARA LAKE SITE!
Yr Round Access, Electric at street and cleared build site perfect for your Getaway Cabin on Coveted Clara Lake!
MLS#6001680 $150,000
Own your own park in the heart of Grand LARGE LAKESHORE LOT Marais! MLS#6002396 $17,000 ON CHRISTINE LAKE County Rd 7 Murphy Mountain Lake in Lutsen, year round access with over 10 acres and View lands! Bargain Buys in young 200 feet of shoreline! Hilltop building site with cleared Gorgeous 5 acre parcels in the Heart of Lutsen Poplar Forest, easy clearing for Sweet $109,900 MLS#6004105 path thru cedar forest to Christine Lake, a super paved Caribou Trail locale bordering USFS lands! Lake Superior Views for as little as wilderness lake great for paddling your days away! 40 Ac of Maples and boreal forest MLS#6002383 From 54,900-$77,500 $39,900! Or Enjoy Hilltop Build Site with MLS#28961 REDUCED! $119,900 meandering toward a sweet moose pond and driveway in place, creek bordering site for Creek Build Site just off the Caribou Trail creek, with driveway in place and cleared build MLS#25633 $89,900 400 FT WITH 14 AC at Jonvick Creek! Rare and Unique Build site! site! MLS#6002822 REDUCED! $110,000 ON DEVIL TRACK LAKE! 60 Ac with Lake Views E of Grand MLS#6003633 REDUCED! $57,500 What more can we say? Oh yes, there is a nice Gorgeous Acreage Marais! Keep this gem all to yourself What an opportunity! 30 plus acres on Lutsen’s meandering driveway through mature red pines Overlooking Sawtooth Range! Yr Round, and enjoy plenty of elbow room! Ski Hill Rd, just down the hill from the Midwest’s MLS#6002841 REDUCED! $119,000 leading to level access beach shoreline. Quite nice! Electric. MLS#6003185 $35,000 best ski area: Lutsen Mountains. Great views MLS#6002721 $375,000 Parten Way on Pike Lake Rd! DRAMATIC Mountain Top Views, Rolling Hills, of Lake Superior and toward Moose Mountain. Vistas of the Sawtooths, road Maple Forests fading in to Spruce and Pine and MLS#6002951 REDUCED! $250,000 Panoramic rough in, a five minute drive to new year round access…simply said a magnficent piece Honeymoon Trail Wildlife Lands! Pike Lake Landing! Yr Round access! of land…tons of acreage available, or just pick up 10 Ac nearby Poplar River in Lutsen, great a 40 for $70,000! MUST SEE, call Emily today! MLS#6003047 $39,900 hunting or hiking land at a SUPER GREAT MLS#6001560, multiple#’s call for full map and Wild Plum Drive, East of Grand Marais! price! MLS#26729 $39,900 prices! FROM $70,000 MLS#6001560-66 Nice level build site, yr round and electric 30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land 10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Scramble with year round access and electric at street avail. MLS#6003492 REDUCED! $40,000 across the Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR land and with Views of Lutsen’s famed Clara Lake! 20 Ac With Lake Superior Views! (Breathtaking in the Fall) to a Sweet Building lakeshore! Several acres of privacy and way more MLS#6001462 $137,500 Awesome locale Cty Rd 56, minutes to site Perched Over a Mixed Boreal Forest, Good than 200 ft of Level Access Lake Superior shoreline Grand Marais, yr round access & Elec at Rd! 80 Ac with Poplar River Frontage on the Levels of Serenity For Sure! Year Round Access in Schroeder, near Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area! MLS#6003835 $79,900 and Electric at Road! MLS#6000676 $56,900 Honeymoon Tr! MLS#6003850 $95,000 MLS#6001554 REDUCED! $275,000 Maple forest with meandering creek, nice sized pond. Electric/broadband Yr Round access. 15 min from Hwy 61 in Schroeder. 20 ac $49,900 MLS#6004106; 40+ ac
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On Lake Superior
Lar ge Acr eage 92A Tom Lake Rd - $69,900
Rolling, wooded, lots of potential for recreation or building. MLS 6002723
110A W Highway 61 - $649,900
110A wooded, year round land with multiple zoning.
MLS 6002185
200A Camp 12 Rd - $159,900
Surrounded by state and federal land. Mature trees, gently rolling topography. MLS 6004110
40A Camp 12 Rd - $42,900
2841 E Hwy 61
2580 E Hwy 61
Landmark 1BR little stone house; an area landmark going back to the last century. 8A, with 300’ shore with more charm and character than can be measured.
Quality built, custom designed, 3 BR, 2BA home with tons of windows and 175’ shore. Granite fireplace, walkout lower level, attached garage.
MLS 6004386 $179,500 NEW
MLS 6003907 $447,500 PENDING
1658 Croftville Road
One level home with 3BR, 2BA, gas fireplace and cozy, warm sunroom; an ideal year round home or a seasonal paradise. Detached 2 car garage.
MLS 6000697 $419,000
40A off of Irish Creek Rd, surrounded on 3 sides by state land. Creek frontage. MLS 6004109
43A County Road 7 - $299,900
Seasonal Lake Superior views, multiple zoning, electric at road. MLS 6002300
25A Tom Lake Rd - $49,900 25A close to Tom Lake. Enjoy the lake without the high lakeshore taxes. MLS 6002625 115+A Arrowhead Trail - $84,900
Excellent property priced right. Electric and phone at street. Private access from Co Rd 69. MLS 6002839
2554 E Hwy 61
606 Old Shore Rd
4556 Cascade Beach Rd
Truly stunning 3BR, 3BA home on 2.43A with 200’ shoreline. Angled walls, lots of glass, vaulted ceilings, stunning stone fireplace and much more.
3BR, 4 BA home close to town with 100’ shore. Gorgeous kitchen, cherry floors, granite counters, and passive solar heat. Lovely, extensive gardens.
MLS 6003589 $799,000
Luxurious 3BR, 2BA Lake Superior home on 1.4A and 200’ shore. Many amenities and expansive face Superior and the dramatic ledgerock shoreline. Excellent rental history.
MLS 6003603 $559,900
MLS 6003910 $649,900
Forest Rd 304 - $159,900
80A of maples, spruce and balsam, Durfee Creek and beaver ponds. Bordered on two sides by public lands
MLS 6003013
Reason Rd - $109,900
120A wooded with trails, wildlife and State land on 2 sides. 1.5 miles from public Tom Lake boat landing
MLS 6003857
Lima Grade Rd - $159,900
40A with solid tree coverage. Rolling land, abundance of wildlife, public land on all sides for maximum privacy!
MLS 6004168
3800 Manitoo Trail
One of the most unusual and historic properties on the North Shore. Many guest cabins, out buildings, game rooms, caretakers quarters. History seeps from every nook and cranny.
63 Chessie Trl
156 Stonegate Rd
1.27A with 200+’ shore close to the Superior Hiking Trail, Judge Magney and Naniboujou Lodge. Use the cabin while you build your dream home or just keep this place for its charm and privacy.
3BR, 2BA with a large multi vehicle garage. Excellent 212’ shore with wrap around deck on 6.5A. Gorgeous kitchen with granite counters and quality custom solid wood cabinets. What a gem!
MLS 6003800 $275,000
MLS 6002724 $599,900
MLS 6004164 $995,000
Com m e r c ia l L a ke S u p e r i o r Lots
The Attic
Stonegate Road - $219,900 - $249,900
3 lake lots with 2+ acres and 200’ shore. Private and wooded.
MLS 6003950
Established year round business in downtown Grand Marais right in the center of the action for the numerous festivals and events that take place in summer. Great opportunity!
MLS 6003594 $279,900
Nelson Trail
Motivated sellers. All 3 homes are rented. Part of this property is zoned SCI and part is zoned Permanent Residence. Do the math, it works!!!!
MLS 6004150
$100,000
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 6002154 $244,900
57XX East Hwy 61 - $129,900
4.1A, 280’ shore. Driveway, septic mound and electric in place.
MLS 6003726
14 Stonegate Rd - $199,900
1.17A of nicely wooded, 200’ shoreline in an unspoiled location.
MLS 6003695
Harbor Light Restaurant
318X E Hwy 61 $79,900
EXTREMELY private Lake Superior lot with 7+A south of 61, 4+A north of 61. 318’ Lake Superior Shoreline!
MLS 6004015
2888 W Hwy 61 $327.500
views of Artist Point and the Sawtooth Mtns on 1.24A with 200’ of ledgerock shore.
MLS 6004222
2884 W Hwy 61 $327,500
1.30A just past Terrace Point, only a few minutes from town. 371’ of stunning ledgerock shore.
MLS 6004223
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1800 W Hwy 61 4+A zoned commercial and 5.57 residential. 4 room Nordic Lodge and 5 cabins.
MLS 6003691 $159,900
1.79A zoned commercial. Newer restaurant building, 17 unit motel, 3BR, 2BA owner’s quarters.
MLS 6003693 $259,900 Or purchase it all together
MLS 6003689 $399,900
Restaurant in prime location, on top of the hill with frontage on Hwy 61 in Grand Marais 2.5A with, maximum exposure as tourists flock to town. Incredible amount of commercial equipment!
MLS 6003968 $369,900
Broadway Ave
Rare vacant commercial land in downtown Grand Marais. Special find with excellent location just north of the Beaver House offering high visibility and heavy seasonal traffic.
MLS 6003922 $99,900 Pending
15 W Hwy 61
Great commercial opportunity in downtown Grand Marais! Large well maintained commercial building with excellent location on Hwy 61 and over 2500 square feet. The commercial kitchen equipment updated in 2007
MLS 6004302
$245,000
Homes & Cabins
407 4th Ave E
2BR, 4BA home completely re-done, inside and out with quality and thoughtful touches. Space for a home business, close to all Grand Marais has to offer.
MLS 6004370 $289,000 NEW
6 Mopar Tr
1000 Camp 20 Rd
38A in great hunting country with deer, grouse, bear and perhaps a moose or two. Trails and old logging roads for hiking, snow shoeing or cross country skiing.
MLS 6003564 $49,900 PENDING
2138 County Rd 7
2BR home just outside the city limits. 5A for lots of privacy, with sheds and outbuildings galore. The 38 by 56 pole building even features a heated “man cave!!!”
Open, bright, inviting and warm, impeccably maintained home. 3BR, 3BA on nearly 8A with Lake Superior views. Large pole barn, sauna, storage shed and garage.
MLS 6003590 $235,000
MLS 6003614 $344,900 PENDING
133 Birch Dr
120 Brule Valley Tr
7249 Hwy 61 - Tofte
5A, beautifully wooded with 3BR, 2BA. Gourmet chef ’s kitchen, double car garage with guest quarters; sauna and wrap around porch all just a few minutes from town.
MLS 6003375 $144,900
MLS 6003872 $329,900
MLS 6003944 $299,900
328 Ball Club Rd
Charming cabin on 20A, about 15 minutes from GM. Close to great fishing lakes, the cabin overlooks a delightful pond that is a magnet for deer, moose and other wildlife.
MLS 6002565
$129,900
Co Rd 7
Remote and rustic 22.80A with custom built cedar timber frame cabin. Set on a ridge overlooking beaver pond. Deeded access to Lost Lake and private landing on the Brule River.
Pick your own floorings, colors, materials! Borman Construction will build this 2BR,1BA home on 5A to suit your needs. Lovely southern exposure a nd beautiful views.
MLS 6004131 $147,500 Pending
MLS 6003565 $74,900
MLS 6004271 $315,000
364 Birch Dr
MLS 6004202 $289,900 PENDING
22 Lima Grade Rd
Year round 3BR, 2BA home on 1.6A. Feels remote, has wonderful privacy yet has power, well and septic. Well kept meandering path through public land to your own personal canoe launch spot.
MLS 6004053 $164,900
Gunflint Trail
3BR, 2BA home on .97A in Tofte. Quality throughout; open great room, many windows, wrap around deck and Lake Superior views. Directly abuts government land.
Charming, spacious 3BR, 2BA year round manufactured home on 5A with Lake Superior views! Being sold fully furnished so it is literally move in ready; all it needs is you. Expansive deck.
Lovely 2BR home on 5A just minutes from Grand Marais! Huge, detached 2-car garage, abuts federal land and has an end of the road location. Freshly landscaped yard and a great front deck.
Wildwood Acres
Well-built 4BR home with Lake Superior views, on 2A of level, commercially zoned land. 32’ x 40’ garage makes this the perfect site for small business expansion, studio and workshop space.
723 County Rd 6
Well-built 2BR home on 11A. Open floor plan, large brick fireplace and windows overlooking a creek. Walk-out, unfinished basement, sauna; abuts Federal land
MLS 6003967 $319,900
45 Casper Hill Rd
2BR open concept, year round home tucked away in the woods on 5A. Detached 2 car garage with workshop; 2BR guest cabin, lovely perennial gardens, mature trees and lots of wildlife.
415 E 4th Ave
Lovely 3BR, 2BA home, centrally located in Grand Marais. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances. Large deck overlooking the landscaped yard, big trees and gardens, and BIG detached garage.
MLS 6003429 $265,000
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MLS 6003112 $229,900
96 Hoaglund Dr
2117 E Hwy 61
Beautiful 4BR, 2.5BA home is move-in ready! Modern and efficient, this 3 story home has open floor plan. In-floor heat and a beautiful wood stove in the living room. Detached 3-car garage.
Exceptional 2BR home with fantastic Lake Superior views on +7A. Just minutes from town, open floor plan, large thermo-pane windows with beautiful views from every room and deck.
MLS 6004253 $489,900
MLS 6003424 $349,900
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108 7th Ave W
115 11th Ave W
260 County Rd 48
Privacy AND convenience! Lovely 4BR, 3BA home with open floor plan, stone fireplace, family room & Lake Superior views! Beautifully landscaped & attached garage!
Practically brand new energy efficient 2BR home. Lots of windows, laminate floors, patio doors leading to deck with Lake Superior views, plus it is on a large city lot!
Very charming 2BR, 1BA home with a large kitchen, deck & lots of windows for plenty of sunlight. Private backyard complete with a fire pit and detached garage.
3-4BR home on 7.66A. Lake Superior views, landscaped yard, raised garden beds, huge deck. Full basement with plenty of space for a workshop and family room just 5 minutes from town.
MLS 6004337 $337,500
MLS 6004394 $174,900 PENDING
MLS 6004362 $149,900 PENDING
MLS 6003519 $269,900
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Devil Track Lake
McFarland Lake
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Greenwood Lake
Poplar Lake
Gunflint Lake
3BR, open layout with unique kitchen and master bath. 150’ shore on 1A with two porches, two storage sheds, and a fully furnished 3BR cabin, all with great views of the lake!
2BR full cedar log cabin with over 300 feet of shore! Cathedral ceilings, wood floors, LOTS of windows overlooking the lake, ¾ bath and gas appliances. Complete yearround generator/solar panel system.
Picturesque, low maintenance cabin on 2 acres & 400’ shoreline. Nice size main BR, sleeping loft, open LR/DR with lots of windows. enticing deck overlooks the lake. Fire pit and shared boat launch.
Very quiet 1.8A with over 200’ shore. Driveway in place with a newly built (2011) garage on site! Close to Trail Center, but the ultimate in BWCA access with multiple portage routes out of Poplar lake.
Year-round access to charming log cabin on 7.78A and 150’ of shore! Wood interior with pitched/cathedral ceilings and propane lights, stove and fridge. There’s also a detached garage, outhouse and 12x12 storage shed!
MLS 6003002 $199,900
MLS 6003902 $379,900
MLS 6004464 $199,900
MLS 6004001 $179,900
MLS 6003855 $189,900
Greenwood Lake
McFarland Lake
3BR, 2BA cedar cabin with open floor plan and 4 season porch that overlooks the lake. Private boat landing, 200’ shore, dock and multiple off grid operating systems.
2BR cabin with large loft on 3.21A and 151’ of shore. Beautiful kitchen; large center island and granite countertops. LR has high, vaulted ceilings, free standing fireplace, and doors to deck and covered porch.
MLS 6003741 $349,900
MLS 6003636 $259,900
McFarland Lake
Pike Lake
250’ shore with great sand beach, gentle drop off for the kids. 1.52A protected from weather and a large deck. Much potential here, just needs some elbow grease!
Turnkey1BR cabin on 5+A. Open floor plan, propane appliances, spacious loft, large deck and path down to 300’ shore. Abuts federal land for maximum privacy.
MLS 6002626 $274,900
MLS 6004323 $249,900
Clearwater Lake
Birch Lake
Charming 2BR manufactured home with wood stove, loads of comfort and 180’ of shore on one of the premier lakes in Cook County. Call for your private showing today!
Two Island
VERY private, stunning, year round YR home; top quality construction, huge views, custom built log & iron work. Designated trout lake, close to BWCA, soaring eagles all with 6A & 275’ of shore.
MLS 6004328 $195,000
Turn-key northwoods cabin with 375’ shore. Situated on a peninsula meaning your shoreline is doubled! The dock is a perfect spot to catch some fish while taking in the sunsets.
MLS 6003427 $379,900
McFarland Lake
MLS 6004207 $249,900
Poplar Lake
Iron Lake
Spacious northwoods cabin on 20A tucked away in the woods. Private 10’ lake access easement for your dock! Main level BR, open great room, vaulted ceilings, large loft and covered porch.
Spectacular Island Property! 2 vacation homes, each has 2BR, spacious kitchen, cathedral ceilings, lots of glass and a breathtaking view of the lake.
Year round 2BR cabin is nestled in a beautiful pine forest on 1.43A with 150’ shore. Knotty-pine woodwork, large screened-in porch and woodstove. Carry-down access to lake = lake privacy!.
MLS 6003901 $149,900 SOLD
MLS 6003758 $589,500
MLS 6004257 $149,900
Condos Grand Marais Condo 2BR, 2BA with Lake Superior views. Large loft, heated garage and storage space.
Unit 17 MLS 6003906 $218,900 2BR, 2BA with large loft, new appliances and excellent views of Lake Superior.
Gunflint Lake
685’ prime shoreline on both Gunflint and Magnetic Lake. 2BR cabin, 2.65A, wood fireplace, screen porch, log beams and loft. End-of-road location, direct access to BWCAW.
MLS 6003595 $399,900
Unit 20 MLS 6003916 $199,900
Iron Lake
Year round 1BR log cabin nestled in the forest on 1.5A. Overlooks beautiful and private Iron Lake, trail down to the 200’ of shore. Abuts federal land to the west.
MLS 6003775 $198,500 PENDING
2BR, 1BA, walkout patio, surrounded by trees , headed garage and storage space
Bluefin Bay - Tofte
Unit 8 MLS 6003682 $139,900
Bluefin Bay has stunning Lake views and accessaward winning amenities and restaurants! Excellent rental potential. 2BR, 2BA units with stunning views
Unit 2 MLS 6003747 $297,000 Unit 41 MLS 6003996 $299,000 Unit 16 MLS 6000300 $309,000
3BR, 3BA units with great Lake Superior views.
Unit 64 MLS 6003609 $585,000 Unit 65 MLS 6003558 $550,000 Unit 45 MLS 6002761 $455,000 Unit 49 MLS 6004266 $475,000
Poplar Lake
Charming 2BR cabin tucked away in the trees with cozy northwoods feel. 1.5A, 156' of shore, nice-sized deck and great views of the lake, with BWCAW access. Solid rental history.
MLS 6003978 $239,900
West Twin Lake
Finely crafted 2BR, quality built log home with 1000’ shore. Sitting room with a hand crafted stone fireplace, with end-of-the-road privacy.
MLS 6004465 $375,000 NEW
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Surfside on Superior
Become an owner at Lake Superior’s newest premiere resort, Surfside on Superior. Quarter-share ownership is 13-weeks of year-round, maintenance-free ownership which you can decide to use yourself or generate rental income to offset the costs associated with ownership.
MLS 6002764 $189,000 MLS 6003432 $199,000
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Temperance Ldg Unfinished true log home in stunning Temperance Landing development. Buyer may purchase unfinished and bring in their own contractor or home is available to be finished by builder for $495,000.
MLS 6003885 $240,000
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Quality, quality, and more quality. 1BR, 1BA unit with walkout comfort to enjoy your lake patio. Outstanding architecture by John Howe (a Frank Lloyd Wright student).
MLS 6001369 $199,000
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Land Squint Lake
Raven Feather Rd
5A surrounded on 2 sides by government land. Convenient midtrail location with easy access to many recreational activities.
MLS 6003242
6.65A of nicely wooded land just west of Grand Marais. End of road location with federal land to the west PLUS incredible views of Lake Superior.
$69,900
116 Overlook Dr 3.33A with Lake Superior view, privacy, and is user friendly for building. Located at the end of Overlook Trail in Tofte, utilities available & year round access. MLS 6003380
$59,900
5A to build your home or cabin, close to town. Close to Pike Lake and has lots of wildlife!
MLS 6004124 $49,900 Wooded 5A, with seasonal Lake Superior Views! Nice mix of trees and quality build sites.
Pendant Lake Tr
5A, with year round access. Power on sight, phone close by. Beautifully wooded and privacy but only 12 minutes from town.
MLS 6003893 $48,000
Silver Fox Rd
MLS 6004272 $74,900 Beautifully wooded 7.7A, wonderful views of Lake Superior. Septic and building site id’d.
MLS 6004338 $69,900 NEW
5A of northwoods privacy with all modern conveniences about 8 minutes from town. Gently rolling with some very attractive building sites. Abuts government land.
MLS 6002967
MLS 6003776 $129,900
County Rd 7
E Hwy 61
Conveniently located near public access to Lake Superior, Kadunce Wayside, Kadunce River, Superior Hiking Trail and more.
$49,900
MLS 6003752 $18,000
Roman’s Rd Close to Devil Track Lake and lots of recre-
Quist Rd
Two 5A parcels with potential spectacular views of Lake Superior. Close to town, but very private!
MLS 6004290 $40,000 - $42,000
Pike Lake Rd
ational activities. 1.72A
Wooded 4+A near Pike Lake! Nicely elevated build sites, survey in place and septic sites identified. Just a short walk to the lake.
MLS 6002323 $29,900
Stonegate RD
2A with lots of potential uses. Power, phone, and broadband are a stones throw away.
Co Rd 58
11A of year round, quiet, private, nicely wooded land on County Road 48. Close to town, Lake views.
MLS 6003854 $42,500
MLS 6004252 $99,900
Solberg Lane
MLS 6003282 $19,900
Rosebush Hill Lane Nicely wooded 5.40A with shared
20A close to town but is definitely off-the-grid for a real North Woods getaway. Nicely elevated with the possibility of solar and wind power. Rustic outhouse and bunkhouse cabin on the site.
driveway only minutes from town. Identified septic sites and fully surveyed! Approx. 430’ of creek frontage. OWNER will consider a Contract for Deed!
MLS 6003176 $62,800
MLS 6003093 $49,900
7th Ave W
10-20A nicely wooded year round lots. Electricity and phone, abuts Federal land providing access to incredible amount of land.
Great location and development opportunities right off Hwy 61! 7.1A Commercial lot (Zoned Commercial and R-1). Additional acreage of R-1 behind. Agent Owned.
MLS 6004017 $44,900 - $74,900
MLS 6002301 $149,900
Diagonal Rd
Beautifully wooded 6+A in a great neighborhood. Easy drive to Grand Marais but feels ultra private.
MLS 6003602 $27,500
.25A (2 city lots) within walking distance of downtown. End of the road location. City utility access.
MLS 6004395 $79,900 NEW
Poplar Lake Trail
31 Bloomquist Mtn Rd
20A, not-so-remote remote parcel. Year round access to within a few yards. Septic sites identified. Great mixture of tree cover as well as highlands and wetlands.
38-41A with excellent building sites. An abundance of wildlife, close to the Superior Hiking Trail and State forest land.
MLS 6004300 $43,900 - $46,900
4018 County Rd 14
W Hwy 61
Camp 20 Rd
6.75A, year round access, mid-trail location. Close to excellent fishing lakes and BWCAW!
MLS 6004334 $39,900 NEW
MLS 6004132 $40,000
Lake Superior View
Inland Lake Lots Birch Lake Heavily wooded 1.54A, 150’ of frontage on great trout lake. Direct, year round access off the Gunflint Trail.
McFarland LakeBWCAW lake lot of 5+ A with 244’ shore. Surveyed and all boundaries are fully flagged
MLS 6002478 $99,900
MLS 6004373 $147,900 NEW
Kemo Lake
Poplar Lake
One of only 4 lots on south shore. Private 2.34A with 200’ frontage on excellent trout lake!
MLS 6002735 $159,900
Convenient mid-trail location with deeded lakeshore access. Building site cleared, driveway in, utilities available.
Devil Track Lake Beautiful lake lot on 2A and over 150’ of shore.
Very quiet 1.8A, over 200’ shore. Driveway and garage are in. Multiple portages into BWCAW.
Nicely wooded, close to town. Tons of recreational activities nearby.
MLS 6003833 $199,900
MLS 6002116 $52,500
Bloomquist Mtn. Road 5.8A $44,900
MLS 6004001 $174,900
10 miles east of Grand Marais with power at the property, driveway, and several building sites partially cleared!
Park like .94 A, 291’ shore. Cleared building site, utilities available. Healthy mix of huge trees.
Squint Lake Nicely wooded 2.13A with some lovely old White Pine trees! Excellent Mid-Gunflint Trail location, 221’shore, gentle topography AND directly abutting USFS for added privacy
MLS 6003969 $89,900
MLS 6001709
MLS 6003028 $169,900
Silver Fox Rd - $69,900
Sag Lake
5+ acres, located east of town, easy year round access, and utilities are all available. Very peaceful & quiet lot, perfect setting for building your dream home.
1+ - 7+ acres with 191-611’ of shore on year round county road with phone and electricity. Direct BWCA and Canada water access
MLS 6002966
Chester Lake
MLS 6004019 $69,900
MLS 6004004 $149,900
Two Island
Pike Lake
MLS 6004214 $89,900
MLS 6002892
MLS 6004324 $179,900
Tom Lake
Murphy Mtn Rd - $59,900
Leo Lake
MLS 6003815 $54,900
Year round, 1.3A, 200’ shore. Nice gentle walking trail down to lake.
View of Lake Superior, 5A, within 10 minutes of town. Surveyed, pins are all clearly marked, utilities in place and septic sites are identified.
MLS 6004265 $134,500
MLS 6004165 $69,900
MLS 6003425
The only private parcel on Chester Lake. One of a kind opportunity! 40A, 300’ frontage! Rough cabin sold “as is”
County Rd 67 - $69,900 5+ A of wooded land with 500+’ of shorelineand state land on two sides! Year round access; great recreational area.
3.7A, 200’ of accessible shoreline. Healthy tree coverage; abuts federal land to the south for added privacy
Year round, 1.10A, 171’ shore, nicely wooded, driveway and cleared building site.
169’ shore, on 3.70A, mid trail location, with public access to other lakes nearby.
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Super charming north shore bungalow 18 x 12 shed, sauna and gazebo MLS# 6003973 Price: $98,900
Commercial Opportunity 2000+ sq. ft. main level and 2 apartments on 2nd level. Large lot. MLS# 6004450 Price: $479,500
The tiny house movement is sweeping Grand Marais. 544 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, large lot. MLS# TBD Price $109,900
426 ft. of lakeshore on Devil’s Track Lake 2 bedroom 1 bath 2 car garage MLS# 6004397 Price: $289,500
167 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE DEVIL’S TRACK LAKE GRAND MARAIS
387 MOOSE VALLEY RD. HOVLAND MN
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NEW! 2.29X E HWY. 61 GRAND MARAIS, 2.29 acres,
4 Bed 2 Bath 3 Car 2900+ sq. ft. home Plus guest cabin all on 200+ ft. lake shore MLS# 6004085 Price: $379,950
135 BALLY CREEK RD GRAND MARAIS
79 CTY. RD. 44 GRAND MARAIS
120 E. 3RD ST. GRAND MARAIS
2 bedroom, 2 bath log home. Wraparound deck on 10 acres. MLS# 6003651 Price: $219,500
10 acre parcel with 24 x 24 garage with rustic studio apt. and well MLS# 6003780 Price: $119,900
shore lot on 5 acres. Driveway and build site. MLS# 6002970 Price: $129,000 PRICED TO SELL! parcel near Devil’s Track abuts Fed land. MLS# 6002390 Price: $42,500
4 Bedroom 3 Bath 2 Car Garage plus large heated 40 x 32 garage/ workshop on 7.76 Acres MLS# 6003983 Price: $227,750
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310XXX SODERBERG LN. BIRCH LAKE, 202 ft. lake
474X SOUTH SHORE DR., GRAND MARAISVery nice 5 acre
1915 sq. ft. 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Beautiful Devil’s Track lake shore MLS# 6003933 Price: $344,000
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10 HAMMER RD. HOVLAND MN
MLS# 6004317 Price: $39,500
NEW! 1.57X E HWY. 61 GRAND MARAIS, 1.57 acres,
MLS# 6004316 Price: $32,500
50 GRACE DRIVE LAKE SUPERIOR GRAND MARAIS
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Classic Mid-Century Modern 1900 Sq. ft. 2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car MLS# 6003984 Price: $224,000
4 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car 3500+ sq. ft. 250 ft. Lake Superior shore MLS# 6003894 Price: $624,900
Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 74
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CATCHLIGHT
porcupine As a nature photographer, I need to be ready to take advantage of any situation that presents itself. My wife Diana and I were eating dinner one evening on our porch. Suddenly, we noticed a porcupine waddling across the yard. Porcupines aren’t known for their speed so I had time to grab my camera and get out in the yard to snap some photos before it climbed up this tree. —Earl Orf
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Serenity Spoken Here
Welcome to Golden Eagle Lodge, a family oriented, year-round resort located on the historic Gunflint Trail of Northeastern Minnesota. We are on the north shores of Flour Lake surrounded by the Superior National Forest; as we are the only residents on the lake, you can look forward to the quiet and solitude offered only from the true wilderness setting. We offer modern, housekeeping cabins to ensure comfort during your stay in the North Woods. Each season has something special to offer; excellent fishing and canoeing in Summer and nationally-renowned Nordic Cross-Country Skiing in Winter. Our website describes in detail how each season can help shape your vacation. Try our 9-site campground which offers a quiet and personal service; each site comes equipped with water and electric hookups. We go out of our way to ensure every aspect of your visit will convince you to come back and see us again. We know much time, effort, and expense is invested in a vacation, and we would be honored if you considered us as your vacation destination. You won’t be disappointed!
Placid and tranquil. Enjoy cabins, camping, fishing, hiking, and canoeing.
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www.ExploretheGunflint.com