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Here’s a question for you: Do you think the late Euell Gibbons was a forager? Some of you may not know who he was. Author of a book called Stalking the Wild Asparagus, Gibbons became famous during the 1970s for a series of television advertisements promoting a national cereal brand. One of his famous lines was, “Ever eat a pine tree? Many parts are edible…” Back then, he was regarded as an affable eccentric. Today he’d be mainstream. Gathering food from the wild, something humans have always done, has seen a resurgence during the past decade as urban-oriented folks discover self-sufficiency and the outdoors. Many are choosing to grow their own food in gardens, while others augment their diet with food gathered from Nature. Foods known to our indigenous, pioneer and immigrant forbearers—fiddleheads, mushrooms, cattails and more—are finding their way to dinner tables. In fact, a cottage industry has developed among foodies for creating new recipes using these wild foods. This new interest in wild foods is welcome, but it is fair to say that across the Northern Wilds, foraging in the forest is considered part of life. Fresh walleyes, venison, blueberry pie, maple syrup and chokecherry wine have long been on the menu. The ways of gathering and preparing wild foods are passed from one generation to the next. As Elle AndraWarner points out in her Strange Tales column, some foods have ancient, indigenous origins.
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Other wild crops are so abundant you can pick them to your heart’s content. Blueberries are in this category. In fact, out in the blueberry patch, you may have wild competition. Black bears love them, too. Kelsey Roseth provides us with an informative story about blueberries, bears and more. In this land of endless lakes and rivers, there are plenty of fish to go around, too. Gord Ellis gives us a rundown of his favorite fish to eat.
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July is also the month when you can count your friends by how many sacks of zucchini you find on your doorstep as garden production kicks into full swing. Kim Falter tells us everything we need to know about zucchinis. You’ll find a bunch of recipes for this prolific summer squash, too. And, if you want to “forage” for sweet treats, Maren Webb shares some of her favorite ice cream shops. July isn’t all about eating. Many folks enjoy the plethora of events and festivals taking place across the region. You’ll find a complete guide to them inside. Breana Roy gives us a sneak peek at some of the artwork that will be available at the various art festivals in Spotlight. If you’d rather get out in the wilds and see the sights, Casey Fitchett shows the way to some of Cook County’s lesser known attractions. Julia Prinselaar takes us on a wilderness canoe trip to the famous White Otter Castle and the interior of Turtle River Provincial Park. Amy Schmidt has advice for avoiding ticks while you are out there. The wealth of stories and color photography you find in Northern Wilds wouldn’t be possible without the loyal support of our many advertisers across the region. Many of our readers say they enjoy looking at the ads as much as they like reading the stories. If you patronize any of these businesses, tell them you saw them in Northern Wilds. They’ll appreciate it. And so will we. Have fun out there!—Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt
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In the June issue of Northern Wilds, photo captions were switched in the Strange Tales “Celebrating Canada’s History” story, misidentifying the pictures of Sir John A. MacDonald and Alexander Ramsey. The artwork on the cover for the June issue was incorrectly attributed to Walter S. Oschman, instead of Robert Addison.
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Plans for North Shore Adventure Park take shape SILVER BAY— About eight months ago, a St. Paul couple moved to Silver Bay to enjoy an active retirement on the North Shore, one packed with outdoor experiences. Their focus was peace, relaxation and recreation. But something happened that caused Phil Huston and Alice Tibbetts to rethink their retirement. “We kept driving by the Spur Gas Station and I kept noticing the cliff behind the gas station, and it called to me,” said Huston, a recreational rock climber and mountaineer. “I’m serious. It just called to me.” A complex dream began taking shape that has the potential to positively impact Silver Bay’s image on the North Shore. After brainstorming with Tibbetts and obtaining the backing of two Twin Cities friends and investors, Wanda Davies and Mary Monahan, the group formed Kali Partners, LLC. They decided to buy the gas station property and begin developing the North Shore Adventure Park.
To prepare the cliff for public use, six feet around the cliff’s perimeter will need to be dug out to prepare a soft spot for climbers to fall on, and some of the soil around the cliff needs to be decontaminated due to a couple of old oil spills. | PHIL HUSTON
“We planned to tear down the building and have a little climbing cliff,” said Huston.
oil spills. The group plans to add native plants to beautify the property as well.
The gas station is located at the intersection of Highway 61 and Silver Bay’s Outer Drive (at the stoplight). On the property is a 30-foot cliff with “big cliff-like features,” said Huston. He and Tibbetts fondly named the cliff after Eleanor Roosevelt, a prominent first lady with worldwide respect, a level of respect that they think the climbing cliff will earn.
Huston and Tibbetts intend to open Eleanor during Silver Bay’s Bay Days, which is a hometown event that runs July 7-9. Their team will guide local climbers on how to safely traverse the cliff and learn skills beyond just getting up the cliff quickly.
“Eleanor” has three vertical faces, with a variety of beginner-to-advanced features including large and micro-ledges, underclings, flakes for advanced climbers, a dihedral (which is an area where two vertical faces come together to form a corner), and more. In early June, the 1950s-era gas station and convenience store that blocked the view of Eleanor were demolished. “The sun was finally bounding all over her rock for the first time since 1956,” said Huston. The next steps to prepare the climbing cliff for public use includes digging out six feet around the cliff’s perimeter to prepare a soft spot for climbers to fall on, and decontamination of the soil after a couple of gas station
However, opening Eleanor is only one piece that makes the North Shore Adventure Park whole. After Kali Partners purchased the gas station property, “we started noticing the three acres of land directly north,” said Huston. The group is working to purchase additional land that’s adjacent to the climbing cliff, owned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Silver Bay, to construct the North Shore Adventure Park. The vision is for an aerial ropes course, walking paths, family-friendly bike options, a zipline and more. “I thought it would be a lovely mix of human-powered activity and energy in that corridor,” said Huston. “It would also compliment the City of Silver Bay’s comprehensive plan that specifically talks about beautifying the corridor.”
Silver Bay’s Phil Huston, one of the visionaries for the North Shore Adventure Park, is an experienced rock climber and mountaineer. | PHIL HUSTON The $4 million project is expected to take about three years to complete. For project updates, check out their Facebook page: facebook.com/northshoreadventurepark.—Kelsey Roseth
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Several trail construction and repair projects are taking place during the 2017 construction season. Trail users are advised that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is working on a repair project on the Beaver River Bridge in Beaver Bay. This project will result in a slight redesign of the bridge and will allow for a safe, separated bike lane on the inland side of the bridge. MnDOT will also connect the current trail terminus at the Beaver Bay Wayside Rest over the bridge and beyond to the intersection with West Road. Here, the Minnesota DNR will oversee a project beginning July 6 on a portion of this road. The road will be paved and trail will be accommodated on the west side of West Road, closing a gap in the Gitchi-Gami State Trail (GGST) between the Beaver Bay trailhead and a current trail segment terminus on the West Road. This project will result in a continuous segment of trail beginning near the lake in Gooseberry State Park and navigating through Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, through Beaver Bay and lead to Silver Bay. This will become the longest trail segment at 17.2 miles—
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The Game’s Afoot “a Hilarious Whodunit!” Winner 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards Best Play! When you sail the North Shore, bring a friend (or two) and one more to take pictures. | CALEB MATTISON The Pajama Game was awarded the 1955 Tony for Best Musical and, over half of a century later, claimed the award for Best Revival of a Musical, proving that the story is truly timeless.
A skeptic’s guide to sailing the Minnesota North Shore GRAND MARAIS— From the water, the North Shore is anything but welcoming; cold waters, rocky shores, inclement weather, and few safe harbors keep casual boaters away. The Coast Guard warns against it in their Coast Pilot book: “This stretch of shore should be given a berth of 1 mile because of frequent fogs and local magnetic disturbances.” But for some, that’s just an invitation to drop anchor, and Grand Marais offers one of the refuges for die-hard (or hard-headed) North Shore sailors.
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I grew up on the Big Lake in Duluth, but started sailing on the small inland lakes of north-central Minnesota. Warm waters, small boats...the risks (and rocks) were fewer and consequences less dire. In college, I had the opportunity to intern and live aboard the Hjørdis—the iconic schooner of Grand Marais—and sail to the Apostle Islands and Isle Royale. I was hooked. After working in the maritime industry in Hudson River and Puget Sound, I realized that salt water was over-rated and returned to Grand Marais. Despite my better judgement, I started looking for a boat. The search for a sailboat can be an exhaustive quest involving endless research and negotiation. Or an irrational impulse. I’ve heard of people spending years looking for the right boat with all the conveniences of home, from electrical generators to a hot water bidet. There’s typically a middleman—a yacht broker—between buyer and seller, and often boats will be professionally surveyed to Senty Rd determine soundness. Costs get prohibitive quickly. That process seemed painful and painfully expensive, so I went d with a sweet deal orIe Rheard about word-of-mouth (albeit h dS with financial backing—thanks Dad). Of the two philosOl ophies—thoughtful process or rash decision-making—I planted my Rd nautical burgee in the latter and sailed my ore Sh ld “new” O1977 sailboat from Wisconsin to Minnesota. Gofer Run
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Hidden benefit of boat ownership in Grand Marais: plein air painters. | MATT NESHEIM (Slate Islands). The cold, bare, rocky basalt of the shoreline stands in stark comparison to the sand and relative warmth of the south shore of Lake Superior. Designated safe harbors are 30 miles apart on average; a long, soggy ride if you get caught in the ever-changing weather. If you need to repair a leak, or pull a boat out before ice crushes the hull, there’s no haul-out facility for 65 miles. Help is also scarce: The U.S. Coast Guard station North Superior is only staffed from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and
they patrol from Taconite Harbor to Isle Royale to the Canadian Border, an area roughly 1,400 square miles by my Google map calculations. Grand Marais marina manager and sailor Dave Tersteeg sums it up: “I don’t sail the North Shore. Too cold, rocky and lonesome.”
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Grand Marais was so-named not because it’s a “great marsh” but instead a rare refuge of placid water on an otherwise inhospitable coast. In the centuries before Highway 61, water dominated travel on the lake and safe harbors were sanctuaries from Lake Superior storms. Unlike Duluth, it never became a largescale industrial port, but a half-century of dredging did help create the 18-foot deep harbor, complete with concrete-clad breakwalls and a picturesque lighthouse. After the last load of pulpwood logs was hauled out, the Army Corps of Engineers allowed recreational boaters to set moorings, or the white and blue buoys attached to home-built concrete blocks with lengths of beefy chain. The City of Grand Marais now rents out a majority of those moorings on a nightly or seasonal basis. For more information on maritime history, the Cook County Historical Society recently produced a virtual harbor tour, available on YouTube, and I highly recommend a visit to their museum.
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Even if you score a boat and arrange for a mooring, Lake Superior isn’t a great setting to learn how to sail. Big, cold water is a recipe for trouble on smaller boats, although a few folks have tried to make it a livelihood in Grand Marais. George Wilkes and Barb LaVigne taught for Northwind Sailing, Wilkes’ parents’ business. Although they operated for over a decade, it was an inherently fickle business model. Even when conditions cooperated, LaVigne recalls that “buzzing in and out... it was a recipe for a fat butt.” And the rewards weren’t much better: “It was like throwing money out the window.” So LaVigne and Wilkes opened the Angry Trout, and the rest is history. But it’s this very remote quality that paradoxically makes the North Shore an attractive port for the cognoscenti. There are no rows of gleaming white hulls hauled out, nor the pincushion effect of hundreds of masts tied to a maze of docks; a common site on the Wisconsin side. The harbor offers some protection,
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The author wearing a casual summer sailing outfit while underway. | MATT NESHEIM space and a unique community of eccentric folks, from inspired retirees to entrepreneurs to dirtbags and everything in-between. A hull bobbing on it’s mooring has the potential to take her crew to any number of corners of Lake Superior, accessible only by water. Quiet evenings at anchor, sunsets and sunrises over Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains...you might get a few each year if you’re lucky. And I’m pretty sure it’s worth it.
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The romanticism of sailing is tempered by the realities of the North Shore. If all that sounds like too much work, you’re always welcome to take a ride on the Hjørdis and leave the worry to the professional worriers: North Shore sailors. —Matt Nesheim
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Putt n’ Pets When searching for a fun, family activity, look no further than Putt n’ Pets. The name essentially describes the operation, though there is a bit more to the fun-filled mini golf course than pets and putt-putt. First of all, the animals that surround the mini golf course are no ordinary house pets. “We have wild turkeys, doves, Shetland sheep, peacocks and goats. The goats are trained to feed themselves, they pull the food up to them using a rope. I don’t know of anywhere else that combines animals and mini-golf,” said Randy Sjogren, owner of Putt n’ Pets.
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Alpine Slide Who thinks to visit a ski hill in the middle of summer? Well, actually, many people who visit the North Shore. Though no skiing is available in the summer sun, there are a few activities that draw people up the Ski Hill Road in Lutsen, one of them is the well-known alpine slide.
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The alpine slide consists of two tracks that twist and turn all the way down Eagle Mountain. Visitors grab a cart from the bottom, ride a chair lift all the way up, are greeted by a magnificent view, and then speed their way back down to the bottom. But don’t worry, the carts have brakes. Children especially seem to enjoy this unique attraction, and some visitors end up spending half of their day
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Once you’ve ridden the slide to your heart’s content, head over to the gondola. Here you can ride to the top of Moose Mountain, grab a bite to eat for lunch at the Chalet while enjoying the expansive view of Lake Superior, and head back down. If rides aren’t really your thing, the Superior Hiking trail also connects with the Ski Hill Road. Each summer, many people ride the gondola up to Moose Mountain and then hike the four miles back down through the beautiful boreal forest. More information and ticket prices can be found at lutsen.com under the “summer” tab.
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zooming down Eagle Mountain. If one doesn’t want to spend all morning there, the mountain offers passes for one ride, two rides and unlimited rides. They even have a special that offers a lower price if you ride the alpine slide and the gondola.
Towering Pines Canopy Tour Driving up the historic Gunflint Trail is a beautiful way to spend the day, or even a few days, when visiting the North Shore. There’s plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat, many hikes to wander down, and adventure around every turn. One of the more unique adventure opportunities lies on Gunflint Lake, towards the end of the trail. The Towering Pines Canopy Tour at Gunflint Lodge will leave you in awe as you soar over the northwoods forest. “Nowhere else can you experience the boreal forest by walking off the edge of a 70-foot cliff and zipping into the air in the canopy of 300-yearold white pines. The views from the towers of the zipline overlooking Gunflint Lake into Magnetic Lake and the Canadian wilderness are simply breathtaking,” said John Fredrickson, owner of the Gunflint Lodge. The zipline offers an adrenaline rush one is unlikely to find anywhere else on the shore. Though stepping off the platform may seem a bit daunting at first, safety is a priority for the zipline staff. “We work with an adventure engineering company on the east coast that has been designing and building zipline courses for many years and are an industry leader. The same company comes up to Gunflint Lodge every spring to inspect our course and train our Sky Guides,” said Fredrickson. The Sky Guides, the people who lead guests through the course, are also first aid and CPR certified. If interested in booking a tour, call 800-328-3325 or visit gunflint.com.—Bailey Wolding
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Vikre Distillery Foraging for good spirits DULUTH— Duluth’s first craft distillery made a big splash last year. Vikre Distillery was founded in 2012 and started selling gin and aquavit in 2014. It only took two years for USA Today to choose them as the 2016 Best Craft Specialty Spirits Distillery in the Country—Best in the Nation in under five years. That probably helps Emily and Joel Vikre (pronounced “VEEkruh”) feel good about switching to this career from their previous desk jobs. They produce aquavit, vodka and whiskey, but their three boreal gins (juniper, spruce and cedar) were among the first spirits they sold. When you think of gin, you think of botanicals. Many Vikre Distillery ingredients are foraged locally. Springtime means rhubarb. Rhubarb is used in the juniper gin recipe. “We get this right from our backyard. It’s almost a rhubarb farm,” said Emily. Spruce tips are used in the spruce variety, of course. “This only happens during the spring. We rely on staff and friends to get together. We go to private land. Yards of friends who have a lot of spruce trees,” said Emily. Fall is when sumac berries are foraged and then dried to use all year in the cedar gin.
They use juniper berries in all three gin varieties. But this ingredient is a lesson on the limits of foraging. “We forage for some of this locally, but it’s not enough. And there’s variability in flavor from one area of juniper berries to the next. So, we use a mix of some of our foraged juniper berries with juniper berries that we purchase in order to get more consistent flavors,” said Emily. She said that other distillers have found the same limitations when it comes to this staple of gin production. Some other items seem like they’d be good choices to forage, but aren’t, like coriander, for example. Coriander is cilantro that has gone to seed. Vikre uses a lot of coriander so they need volume. Emily said they tried to harvest this themselves. She also said that, without the right tools to harvest the seed, it’s the “worst experience ever.” So they purchase this ingredient to get the amount they need. Foraging limits how much you can harvest, the consistency of the ingredients, and may increase the labor involved. There are also mental limits. “I’m a cautious person. We only forage if we are 100 percent sure of what it is, that it’s edible, that we have people who can recognize what they’re foraging for
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Foraging for spruce tips. | VIKRE DISTILLERY and in places where we have permission. Not being 100 percent certain freaks me out,” said Emily. “We want to make sure we don’t hurt wild populations.” Foraged items are an important part of the whole product line. Sugarbush whiskey includes maple syrup harvested by close family-friends. Many other syrups and infusions used in their cocktails include foraged ingredients like lilac, for example. Emily doesn’t see foraging as a fad.
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Sometimes they buy spices (coriander), sometimes they harvest fruit from farms (black currants from Bayfield, Wisc.) and sometimes they forage. Judging by their acclaim at the national level, they’re foraging for the right things, in the right amount, in the right way.
“We don’t forage for its own sake,” she said. “We don’t forage because, ‘foraging is so hot right now.’ Foraging is just part of getting food. For example, picking berries is just one of many different ways of
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PLANNING FOR WILDFIRE 2017 Cook County Firewise Demonstration Day
Harvesting cattail pollen into a paper bag. | EMILY STONE
Interested in learning steps you can take to protect your home and neighborhood against wildfire? Join us for a FREE Firewise Demonstration Day on Friday, July 7, to discuss how all of us living in the forest can best prepare for wildfire. This is an opportunity to learn about ways you can reduce risk to your home by implementing wildfire prevention strategies.
A male cattail flower with pollen. | EMILY STONE Cattail male flower spikes ready to eat. | EMILY STONE
Foraging in the forest: Cattails NORTH SHORE—Starting around the Fourth of July, I begin watching my local cattail marsh like a hawk. Slowing my car and rubbernecking shamelessly, I search through the sea of green.
Event Details Presented by: Jeffery Jackson, NE Region Firewise Specialist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Two locations:
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As summer heats up, cattail flowering stalks begin to emerge shyly out of the tight bundles of leaves. Signs of this emergence are what I’m scanning for. The stalk is round, and the top is sheathed in leafy green husks like an ear of corn. If you peel back the husks, what you’ll find looks like a pair of skinny green hot dogs on a skewer— ready to roast. Corn-on-the-cob and broccoli are two of my favorite vegetables, and cattail flowers combine the best of both worlds. The top dog is the male flower spike. The lower hot dog contains female flowers. Later in the month, the male flowers will erupt in a cloud of yellow pollen, which drifts on the wind to female flowers. Once the pollen is gone, the part of the stem that held the male flowers often dries up and falls off. The female flowers develop into thousands of tiny seeds, each with its own fluffy parachute. They are the classic, big brown cylinders you see in autumn marshes, which burst open in a mass of fluff over the winter. If you run your fingers down the stalk, you can feel the joint between the male and female flowers, even inside the husk. To harvest your dinner, simply break off the male flower spike at the joint and stick it in whatever bag, sack or pocket you have handy. I’ve found that dinner guests tend to eat about six spikes apiece before the novelty wears off. The cooking process is remarkably like sweetcorn: remove the husk, boil for 10 minutes, and eat with butter and salt. The half-inch diameter vegetable tastes a little like broccoli, which is a flavor I often describe as “green.” It is composed of thousands of tiny flowers packed around a slender center “cob.” I sometimes nibble at them from the side like you would corn, but I’ve also held the flower spike in my mouth like a cigar, clamped it in my teeth, and pulled the flowers off of the cob that way. You can
even scrape the florets off the cob and bake them in a casserole. Cattail flowers are my favorite wild vegetable. Cattail flowers quickly progress from the husked spike stage to the bursting-with-pollen stage. A benefit of this phase is that the bright yellow flowers show up well against the green, so spotting them is easy. The pollen is a tasty and protein-rich addition to any baked good. Just bring a paper lunch bag with you to the marsh. You can tip the powdery flower spikes inside the bag and give them a good shake to knock the pollen off. I’ve sometimes processed the pollen painstakingly with a wire mesh strainer and several siftings to remove the bugs. Recently, though, I’ve decided to embrace all but the biggest bugs as just another source of protein. They are really too small to worry about. Aim to collect at least a quarter of a cup of pollen. You can add it to just about any recipe for pancakes, cookies or biscuits, and it will impart a lovely yellow color to the batter. If you miss both the broccoli-on-a-cob stage and the golden flour stage, you can still find a treat to eat in a cattail marsh. Just squish or paddle up next to a cluster of cattail leaves, and grasp the center leaf as close to the base as possible. By tugging with firm, even, pressure, you can coax the leaf to slide out of its holster. Go ahead and nibble at the tender, white base. It tastes like cucumber and is a refreshing snack on a hot day. I’ve been warned about giardia enough times that I’m always a little wary of eating something that’s been in contact with lake water. I’ve learned, though, that the bases of cattail leaves are covered in antimicrobial gel that protects the plant from microbes and from drying out during water level fluctuations. So, I’ll keep eating cattail leaves that weren’t submerged in muck, and believing that the gel kills giardia, too. Some people harvest the cattail’s starchy roots and rhizomes, which are available year round. That’s too much work for me. The flowering spikes, pollen and leaf bases are all tasty and easy to collect wild foods—I’ll stick with those. Bon appétit!—Emily M. Stone
TBSO appoints new music director THUNDER BAY— After a widespread and intensive twoyear search, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Paul Haas as its new music director, effective July 1. Haas steps into the position after maestro Arthur Post ended his seven-season tenure as music director of the TBSO this past April. Haas, a truly dynamic and innovative musician, composer and conductor, is the founder and artistic director of Sympho, a New York-based contemporary music ensemble dedicated to the creation and performance of radically engaging musical experiences in unusual venues and unexpected contexts.
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Haas is former music director of the acclaimed New York Youth Symphony and since 2010 has also been the music director of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA), which has more than tripled its yearly budget since he began his tenure. As composer, Haas has been commissioned by iconic venues like the Park Avenue Armory and Rubin Museum in New York, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and the Anchorage Museum of Art in Alaska. He is a graduate of Yale University and The Juilliard School, where he studied orchestral conducting. During the 2016-2017 season, the TBSO worked with seven finalists for the position of music director. Each candidate conducted the orchestra during at least two concerts over the course of the past two seasons, Haas leading both the second Cabaret series concert and the fifth Masterworks series concert. His visits, along with all of the candidates, involved a tour of the city and the opportunity to meet with board members, TBSO musicians and chorus, and members of the organization’s administrative team. “I knew from the first time I stood in front of the TBSO that this was a special group,” said Haas. “The level of
Paul Haas is the new music director, effective July 1. | TBSO artistry, the camaraderie, and the commitment to excellence was palpable. I felt a kinship with these musicians, a special connection. I’m honoured to have been chosen to lead this exceptional ensemble, and I’m excited to continue working together for the benefit of the Thunder Bay community.”
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Happy pigs at Yker Acres Farm CARLTON— After many years of homesteading and growing their own food, Matt and Sara Weik decided to become fulltime farmers. In January 2014, Yker Acres Farm came to be with the purpose of providing food to the local community. But, the Weik’s are not your typical farmers. They love bicycling almost as much as farming, and pride themselves in growing “happy pigs” from farrow to finish. Meaning, their pigs live on the farm from the time they’re born until they are processed into food. These pigs are outside 365 days a year, but have access to housing, fresh water, mud and, according to the Weik’s, “lots of love.”
“We find them a challenge and we like that we can interact with them. Not saying chickens aren’t smart, but we like the social interaction of pigs. They’re just a joy to raise,” said Sara.
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A visit to Yker Acres, pronounced WHY-ker, would show you the “love” in the way they treat, pet and talk to their 35 sows, three boars, and many litters of piglets.
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“Sometimes it’s like having 600-pound black labs or golden retrievers, or 20 of them. Sometimes you pet them and they roll right over on their back like a dog,” Matt said.
Yker Acres direct to consumer farming model has given them a bit of success. They recently had to move their operation to a larger farm; from a nearly 20-acre farm to a 160-acre farm. They also attribute their success to having great tasting meat.
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In general, pigs are known to be social animals that like routine and, Yker Acres pigs can definitely tell when new people come around.
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Being a direct to consumer farm, the Weiks think of themselves as farmers, marketers, sales, delivery and mechanics. And, with more restaurants wanting to serve local food, Matt would love to eventually help link other local farmers to restaurants. “Some farmers are really good at farming, but may not have the time to build relationships with the restaurants,” he said.
According to Matt, the way they achieve great tasting meat is by giving their pigs a low stress life and a low stress, humane end. In fact, they went through seven different butchers before choosing Lake Haven Meats in Sturgeon Lake, Minn. to process their pigs. He says that chefs that work with the meat say that they
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can tell the difference between a stressful or non-stressful butcher. “It is complex, but we don’t take it lightly. The harvesting process could ruin the meat if not done correctly,” he said. Full-time Yker Acres Farm manager, Tiffany Edholm, says she feels good about the way that they run the farm. She says that the goal is to ultimately produce a healthy and great-tasting protein source for the community. “We choose to eat meat—it’s hard to get used to the life and death part. We try to give them the best possible life. I am proud of that and can honestly enjoy eating the meat,” she said. Although about 90 percent of their piglets are born right in their barn, they do buy piglets from other farms at times. If they do buy young pigs from other farms, it is only to be sure that they have enough in the herd to meet the demand for their meat. Each month, they bring 20-25 hogs to Lake Haven Meats to be processed for area restaurants like Duluth Grill, Crooked Spoon Café and Red Table Meat Co based out of Minneapolis. The relationship with Red Table Meats was the catalyst that started Yker Acres; and that relationship began because of a fundraiser for cycling. That’s right, bicycling. In order for the Weik’s son, Josey, to go to Europe to race cyclocross, he needed to raise money. And raising pigs was his way of doing that. Mike Phillips, who is an avid cyclist himself and now the owner of Red Table Meats, bought one of these fundraiser pigs and liked it so much
that he wanted more. So Yker Acres came to be and, today, Red Table Meats is still their biggest customer. Today, when it comes to working with local businesses, Matt and Sara choose their partnerships with those who are authentically committed to local food and not just to boost their marketing image. They feel that these relationships are important so that money is able to stay in the local economy. Matt added that businesses that want local food have to make a timing commitment and plan their menus around the realities of local food production. “When restaurants commit to local food, it’s a big deal,” he said. “One example is Duluth Grill. They use real lard from us for their pies, it’s pretty amazing.” For the foreseeable future, Yker Acres will continue to refine their product by listening to feedback from local chefs, cross breeding, and ultimately trying to create the “perfect pig.” They are also starting to grow their own feed by planting peas and barley, with the goal of reducing the amount that needs to be trucked in. And, by adding cattle to graze on about 80 acres of pasture, they hope to improve the farm’s biodiversity. “From the beginning, we knew what kind of farm we wanted to be, and we feel good about raising animals like this,” Matt said.
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For more information about the Yker Acres Farm and to find out where you can purchase their meat, visit their website at: ykeracres.com.—Ali Juten
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Winning writers from Drury Lane GRAND MARAIS— On Saturday, May 20, Drury Lane Books was filled with folks enjoying readings of tree-inspired stories. The winners of Drury Lane’s Spring Writing Contest were:
1st Place Kate Fitzgerald, “Sisters” 2nd Place Judy Budreau, “Writer’s Block, Spring” Honorable Mentions: Rachel Andrus, “Taking Root” and Maggie Jones, “Mabel’s Understanding of Loss” Below is Kate Fitzgerald’s first place entry. You can read all the winning entries and more at: outpost19.com/rooted/ roots.
Sisters By Kate Fitzgerald
The trio of giant ponderosa pines beneath which my sister and I played as children dropped their long tri-pronged needles in wide circles on the lawn. No grass would grow where the needles fell, so dirt was our play mat—a perfect area for digging.
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We spent summers in our northern New Mexico town gouging out a sunken village that we populated with googly-eyed pompom creatures we called geebles. We carved the geebles’ homes in the dry earth with spades stolen from our parents’ gardening shed. We filled each dwelling with tiny furniture fashioned out of soft volcanic tuff from a rocky peak we often hiked via a trail at the end of our street. We connected the homes with a complex system of tunnels. Our parents tried to re-seed the bare patches around the trees each spring—an annual struggle against nature. Each summer they chided us for digging up their hard work, just as we protested their heartless burial of ours. There was no peace. Years later, after I’d grown and my parents had moved from my childhood home, most of the neighborhood burned to the ground in a forest fire. The ponderosas—those ruddy-barked ancient monarchs who’d ruled the street—were gone along with the houses.
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who’d towered over my sister and me, providing a magical retreat as they shaded us from the scorching Southwestern sun—it was their loss I mourned. And the memory of the little village we’d doggedly exhumed each year—a civilization that had been worth fighting for, until, as with everything, our young hearts lost interest and moved on.
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I didn’t feel much loss for our house. An ugly government-built quadraplex, it had held too many childhood anxieties, alcoholic shouting matches, my first broken heart.
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Time to paddle in Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY— Are you thinking about getting out on the water this summer, but don’t know where to start? The Lakehead Canoe Club (LCC) is calling paddlers new and old to think about getting out on Boulevard Lake.
you can have on the water with 21 of your friends, coworkers and family.”
Once the ice melts in the spring, the club is out and getting ready for a season on the water. The boathouse is ready to welcome young and old, experienced and first-timers, to paddle all kinds of vessels—from kayaks and canoes, to stand up paddle (SUP) boards and dragon boats.
Last year’s festival also saw the introduction of some other races for paddlers of all kinds. The club added some relay races involving canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards.
This summer, the LCC is hosting paddle camps for kids, group paddle nights, casual rentals and dragon boat paddling. All equipment and life jackets are provided. Many of the dragon boaters are already getting in shape for the annual Family of Dragons Festival on August 12. Festival organizers are putting out the call to get more dragon boats back on the water this year. As Justin Pucci, vice commodore of LCC, said, “Without a doubt, it is one of the most fun team activities
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According to Pucci, there’s still plenty of time to get a team together and get some practices in before the August event.
Another great opportunity to try your hand at paddling will come at this year’s big Canada Day 150th celebration on the city’s Lake Superior waterfront, held July 1. “What’s more Canadian than paddling a canoe?” asks Pucci. Everyone is welcome and the club will have everything needed to paddle. For more information on the Lakehead Canoe Club and Family of Dragons Festival, visit: paddlesport.org. Or, find the Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Festival on Facebook.
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Festival of India panied by live music. The chariot represents universal love and brotherhood, and everyone is encouraged to join in the dancing and lend a hand with pulling the chariot. As in years past, there will be displays of classical dance such as bhratnatyam (an athletic interpretation of mythological stories, believed to have originated 3,000 years ago) and odissi (a fluid form of dance with intricate movements and footwork, which developed in temples), as well as traditional music showcasing instruments like the sitar, tabalas, kartals and harmonium. These displays feature talented performers from India, Canada and the U.S., clad in colourful traditional costumes and jewelry. As well, you can gain a better understanding of the great ancient histories of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata through openair theatre performances. The Festival of India will be held July 15 at Marina Park. | SUBMITTED
THUNDER BAY— India is a land of festivals. As an ethnically diverse country with rich history, there was a time when there was a festival every day of the year. Among these festivals, some are religious, some are based on seasons, while some are of national importance—all are celebrated with enthusiasm and colour.
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India and its vibrant colours, music and foods may be more than 12,000 kilometers away, but on July 15 you can experience India’s fascinating arts and culture in Thunder Bay. Now celebrating its eighth year, the Festival of India will be held at Marina Park on Saturday, July 15 from 3-8 p.m. and features a variety of examples of India’s traditional East Indian culture. In keeping with Krishna principles of love and service to the community, the entrance fee is whatever you wish to donate, and the events within the festival, including the delicious vegetarian feast, are free. The main attraction at Festival of India is the Chariot Parade (4 p.m.), where an 18-foot-high chariot is pulled by ropes, accom-
More than 100 exhibits on the grounds portray aspects of Indian culture, such artwork and architecture, reincarnation, vegetarianism and the Vedic histories, which promote peace, respect and social harmony. The free vegetarian feast includes naan bread, curries, rice, sweet dishes, fruits and juice. Be sure to pay a visit to the spiritual fashion and gift shop, view the transcendental art exhibit, enter the door prize to win two Bearskin tickets to Winnipeg, and get a temporary henna design on your skin. The interactive children’s area offers a bouncy castle, face painting and friendly clowns. Growing from about 1,500 people in its first year to more than 8,000 in 2016, the festival attracts visitors from northwestern communities like Dryden, Kenora, Marathon and Terrace Bay, as well as larger centres like Winnipeg and Duluth, says festival organizer Dr. Prashant Jani. “With the generous help and support of the local community, the Festival of India has become a very successful cultural and educational event here in Thunder Bay.” The Festival of India is presented by the Vedic Cultural Centre of Thunder Bay. Visit indiafesttbay.com for more information.
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Alexander Henry is coming home to Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY—Wondering what ever happened to bringing back to Thunder Bay the former Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander Henry, which was built in 1958 in Thunder Bay and in 1985 became a museum ship in Kingston, Ontario? Well, the good news update (as we go to press) is the Henry is now on her way home, being towed from Kingston to Thunder Bay by tugs from Toronto Drydock Ltd. (See “Saving the Iconic Icebreaker Alexander Henry” in the October 2016 issue of Northern Wilds.) Since September 2016, the volunteer board of the non-profit Lakehead Transportation Museum Society (LTMS) have been working to save the Henry from being scrapped or sunk, after Kingston’s Marine Museum property was sold and Kingston had no place to put the Henry. It became an LTMS priority to save the Henry as part of Thunder Bay’s transportation history as well as bring to the city a first-class tourist attraction. Things started to move quickly after June 12 when the City of Thunder Bay approved $125,000 to assist LTMS in the tow costs of $250,000. Five days later on Saturday, June 17, the tug Radium Yellowknife left for Picton where the Henry was moored. She was towed to Toronto, and then in the early morning hours of June 20 with the tug Salvage Monarch taking over the tow, the Henry left on the final part of the approximately 1,000 mile tow. At press time, expected arrival in Thunder Bay harbour was June 27; official opening to public scheduled for early August. Charlie Brown, the president of LTMS, said “The Henry is on the move back home and we’re all really excited about bringing the ship back to where she was born almost 60 years ago. We had to move quickly on the tow, taking ownership late Friday afternoon June 16 and by weekend, the tow had started.” However, Brown explains there is a small glitch. “Where she will go is the real question. Although we have approval from the city to dock her at the Kam River Heritage Park, our preferred site is still the Pool 6 dock at the Marina Park. We are waiting for the city and the Port Authority to come to an agreement on whether we can use the Pool 6 site. At the Kam site, we may not have the security up in time for Henry to be docked there, but if necessary in the interim, we can dock the Henry at a private facility until all sorted out in the next few weeks.”
The Alexander Henry when it was moored down in Picton after the Marine Museum of Great Lakes in Kingston had to move from their property and had no place to put the Henry. | PAUL MORRALEE Brown said it had been a “real rush” to get everything together since the LTMS took on the project just over nine months ago.
not waste this one….Can we do it?” Thunder Bay residents responded loudly with “Yes we can,” and can now add, “And yes we did.”
“So we look at the Henry as our baby. And our baby is coming home sooner than we expected, but we’ll just go with the flow and work through whatever comes our way to make this project a success.”
Alexander Henry updates will be posted on the LTMS’ Facebook page and website: ltms.ca.—Elle Andra-Warner
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Start off the month of July with Canada Day celebrations taking place throughout Thunder Bay, July 1. The shops on Court Street will be open from noon to 5 p.m., featuring a children’s area, street café, a small beer garden with local craft beer, and a raffle. Then, visit Marina Park for festivities and entertainment from 5-11 p.m., culminating in the area’s biggest fireworks display. thunderbay.ca Red Lion Smokehouse will also host a Canada Day Party on July 1, featuring a Persian eating contest at 3 p.m. and live music by The Gin Tonics at 9:30 p.m. Other Red Lion events include a Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament on July 5, Game Night on July 19, Music Bingo on July 22, and Quiz Night on July 26. redlionsmokehouse.ca
The 16th annual Blues Festival will take place July 7-9, featuring big name artists in blues, roots and rock. Artists include Barenaked Ladies, Amanda Marshall, Randy Bachman, Lighthouse, Big Sugar, Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Gypsies, Rock Steady, Sam Roberts Band and Kim Mitchell. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. The gate opens at 4 p.m. on July 8, and at 11:30 a.m. July 9-10; gate closes at 9:30 p.m. each night. tbayblues.ca Children, parents and teddy bears are invited to enjoy an afternoon of free crafts, activities and entertainment at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic on Tuesday, July 11. Highlights of the day include the Teddy Bear Parade and Boo Boo Bear Station to bandage much loved teddy bears. The event will be held at Vickers Park from noon to 4 p.m. thunderbay.ca Live on the Waterfront Concert Series will begin July 12 at Marina Park, and will occur every Wednesday until August 30. Held from 6-9 p.m., performers include Mary Walker, Rag Maple, Danny Johnson, Midnight Shine, Kardinal Offishall, Thunder Bay Community Band, Jean-Paul De Roover and more. thunderbay.ca/live The Thunder Bay Salmon Association is holding a three-day Salmon Derby, July 14-16. There will be
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multiple categories and prizes, including a Princecraft Boat door prize and daily prizes for the largest salmon. All weigh-ins will be at Prince Arthur Marina Boat Launch; 5-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday. Rules and regulations can be found online. tbderby.com The 7th annual Die Active Y-Art Sale will be held July 29, in conjunction with Buskers Fest. Find over 45 emerging artists selling their handmade goods in the Midsummer Garden, behind the Hoito and the Kivela Bakery. Held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be original art, pottery, embroidery, vintage clothes, books and more for sale. All proceeds go to the artists. definitelysuperior.com/die-active-y-art-sale-5
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Blueberries:
NorthShore’s TastyTreat By Kelsey Roseth
A blueberry blossom. | GARY FIEDLER
“It was a trip of experiences, not one of conquests,” writes Gary Fiedler.
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iedler was on an ambitious seven-month solo canoe journey through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park when he saw a mother black bear and two cubs wandering the shore, foraging for blueberries. On the water, in his canoe, and about 100 feet away from the bears, he captured the brilliant black intensity of their coats up close. “It was really living with the rhythms of nature, living at a more natural pace, and enjoying all the experiences that came across his path,” said Fiedler’s wife Dawn LaPointe. On the trip, Fiedler captured 40,000 photographs and ate four gallons of blueberries. “I climb to a hilltop recently renewed by fire,” writes Fiedler in a piece published in the Boundary Waters Journal in the summer of 2015. “Unexpectedly, I stumble upon a large patch of blueberries! Dropping to my knees, I pick the last berries of the season. They are large and plump, warm from the sunshine, and bursting with sweetness.” The day was August 23, 2014, and day 157 of his trip, which took place from March 20 to October 26 that year. On the 221-day trip, the photographer paddled 811 miles, hiked 178 miles, and encountered 83 lakes/rivers with more than 350 pounds of gear, eagerly enjoying blueberries as he stumbled upon a patch. “I’d mix them with cereal, pancakes, oatmeal, stuff like that,” he said. “I knew there were going to be blueberries, but you don’t know if it’s going to be a good or a bad season. That year, it happened to be a bumper crop, so I just ate, and ate, and ate, until I got sick of them,” said Fiedler. A bumper crop means the conditions are just right so that each flower makes a berry. “You just have to get there before other people do, or the bears do,” he joked. Fiedler and LaPointe are a husband-and-wife photography team that own Radiant Spirit Gallery in Hermantown and focus on nature photography. LaPointe began shooting with intention in 2009 with Fiedler as a guide, and Fiedler started in 1985 on film cameras and taught himself the art form.
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They often encounter the Northland’s tasty summer treat while hiking or canoeing on local lakes. They gather their photography equipment and their golden retriever Daisy, and each climb into their own Souris River Quetico tandem canoe, a Kevlar wilderness tripping canoe that’s built for stability. The pair seek to record nature, and often encounter wild, juicy berries while taking photographs.
Fresh Blueberries—Found! Zach Johns, a Hibbing resident and Delta Airlines employee, is an avid hiker and backpacker who has a wild blueberry story or two. He’s hiked all sections of the Superior Hiking Trail, each Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Hiking Club trail across the state with his kids, and typically dedicates every spring and fall to the outdoors, avoiding the mosquitos and deer flies of early summer.
bit of shade. It was ridiculous,” said Johns. The group continued with their planned trip, as Johns’ friend Jason, who was struggling with the heat, stayed behind at the campsite. “I was staggering along, like those movies out west where they’re crawling through the desert,” said Johns.
Back in 2005, when his friends were planning a four-day, 42-mile backpacking adventure along the Kekekabic Trail, Johns was in.
Then he discovered some blueberry bushes. He gobbled up each berry, a “burst of sugary, antioxidant-filled, power-of-the-north superfood! It puts a little pep in your step,” he said.
“For some stupid reason, we decided to do it in August,” he said.
Johns and his friends continued slowly along the trail, eagerly eating berries on the way.
It was one of the hottest weeks that year and pushing triple digits on the thermometer.
“The juices slid down, and it almost felt cool,” he said.
Their path cut through some of the same area as the “Boundary Waters Blowdown” of July 1999. That’s when a 22-hour straight-line wind storm traveled 1,300 miles through the U.S. and Canada, with an average speed of 60 miles per hour.
Each sweet bite helped them complete their hike, which was largely uneventful aside from one moose sighting, and the one time they thought they saw a forest fire.
“Where the blowdown is, there was no shade and the sun was beating down. We had to stop a hundred billion times and roll under a fern to get a
“We look back and there is a plume of smoke… we thought Jason started a forest fire to get rescued,” Johns joked.
[LEFT TO RIGHT] Jason Mandich from Cherry, Spike Carlson from
Virginia, MN by tree, Zach Johns in foreground. Resting on the Kekekabic Trail. | JAY LAROSE
Celebrating Blueberries Locally Ely Blueberry Festival JULY 28-30 ely.org/events /blueberry-art-festival The Blueberry/Art Festival, Ely’s signature summer event, features more than 260 artists and crafters, 30 food vendors and local musicians. Sponsored by the Ely Chamber of Commerce, it draws some 40,000 people over a three-day period.
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Black bear with cubs. | GARY FIEDLER
Tips for Storing Fresh Blueberries There are a few key storage tips to keep your blueberries fresh between when you pick them and when you bake or eat them: • Right after you pick berries, they’re still warm from the sun. If you place them in a closed bag or container, moisture will form, so leave the container open. • To prevent berries from being mushy, only wash them right before you’re ready to use them. • As soon as you are able, chill the berries to increase their shelf life. Fresh-picked berries can keep for up to 14 days in the refrigerator.
• If you’re planning to freeze the berries, wash the berries and allow them to dry. Next, lay the dry berries in one layer on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer. Once the berries are frozen, you can transfer them into a container or airtight freezer bag, and keep them frozen until use. • When you’re ready to use them, simply rinse and drain the berries with cold water.
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Finding Fresh Berries
Blueberries make a tasty summer treat. | GARY FIEDLER
Gary Fielder foraging for blueberries. | DAWN LAPOINTE
Blueberries are often found in full sun. The plants tolerate partial shade, but the shaded plants will produce fewer blossoms and fruit. The plants thrive in acidic soil that’s well drained, loose and high in organic matter.
the North Shore Drive, and burned areas along the Gunflint Trail. You can eat and gather blueberries on most state and federal parks, forests and refuges for personal use only. Just to be safe, check with local authorities before foraging.
According to the University of Minnesota Extension, plants grow well when trees are not surrounding the blueberry patch. That’s because the berry shrubs compete with trees for water and nutrients, and trees interfere with air movement around the plants. Poor air movement can lead to disease and increase the danger of spring frost injury to blossoms.
Fiedler and LaPointe often notice blueberries in burned areas, about three to four years after the burn. They’ve successfully found berries in sunny, rocky areas, often by shore. “Eat ‘em by the handful, and if there are enough to take back to camp,” said LaPointe of their gathering techniques.
Popular blueberry spots in northern Minnesota include Palisade Head, just off
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flour and stir with a spatula until just combined. Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle blueberries over the batter. Spoon the rest of the batter into the pan. Place crumble ingredients into a small bowl. Using your fingers, squeeze the cold butter into the flour and sugar until it forms small pieces. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the entire cake. Bake about 20-22 minutes. Cut into 2-inch squares and serve warm.
Wild Blueberry Vinaigrette From wildblueberries.com ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine or cider vinegar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons prepared mustard ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup blueberries Combine all ingredients except blueberries in a jar and shake until thoroughly blended—or whisk thoroughly in a bowl. Add blueberries. Store in refrigerator. Makes 1.5 cups.
Blueberry Crumb Cake From wildblueberries.com 1 cup frozen blueberries 2 eggs ½ cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cup brown sugar, packed ¼ cup coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 ¾ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Wild, fresh blueberries are high in dietary fiber, vitamin A and niacin, and can be substituted in just about any recipe containing blueberries. However, keep in mind, wild blueberries vary by density and moisture content from their grocery store counterparts. There are a lot of recipes available on Wild Blueberries’ website, including the drool-worthy wild blue velvet smoothie, frozen wild blueberry hot chocolate, and savory wild blueberry-sage crostini, among other recipes which sound delectable. wildblueberries.com
Wild Blueberry Yogurt Pops From wildblueberries.com
FOR THE CRUMBLE TOPPING ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cold butter, chopped into chunks Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray an 8-by-8-inch cake pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, baking soda and salt. Stir in yogurt, vanilla and oil. Add
½ cup frozen wild blueberries 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 tablespoon chia seeds ½ cup yogurt (plain or vanilla) ¼ cup protein powder (optional) In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, maple syrup, lemon zest and chia seeds. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often and smashing berries with a spatula to make a chia jam. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and stick in the freezer for 15 minutes to cool. Place yogurt in a bowl. Mix in protein powder (optional). Add blueberry mixture to the bowl and stir lightly. Spoon into popsicle molds, add sticks and freeze.
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For those of us who lack the self-control to use berries in recipes before eating them, you can always mix them in your yogurt with Grape Nuts cereal, in your oatmeal alongside almonds, with storebought granola, or in prepared pancake or muffin mix. Another idea: you could dip the berries in vanilla Greek yogurt and freeze them on wax paper for a cold blueberry blast on hot summer days.
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PADDLING THE TURTLE RIVER
White Otter Castle and Beyond STORY AND PHOTOS BY JULIA PRINSELAAR This July, Canada marks 150 years since its British colonies unified to form a single country. But long before confederation, and the railroads and highways that followed, the original pathways of the land were connected by water—from the St. Lawrence Seaway into the Great Lakes Basin; across the northern prairie provinces, reaching high into the Arctic. From watershed to watershed, travel and commerce into uncharted wilderness was made possible with one of the oldest modes of transportation in existence: the canoe. Across the abundance of freshwater lakes and tributaries in Canada, there have been countless journeys by canoe. Each of them has held its own purpose and meaning. Joseph Boyden’s bestselling novel, Three Day Road, chronicles the voyage of a wounded Cree soldier, guided by his aunt who paddles them back home to the far north of Ontario. Some of today’s more adventurous Canadians pay homage to our heritage by paddling across the entire country. Atikokan-born Mike Ranta and his dog Spitzii are currently on their fourth such expedition, this time to commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary.
The calm waters of the Turtle River made for easy paddling and nice tans. We hoped to spot a moose, but only found a set of old tracks along a cold spring that fed into the river. How refreshing it was to taste ice-cold water for the first time in nearly a week!
When I think about what water means to me, and my connection with place, I think of one particular journey. It wasn’t a summer-long expedition, but a nine-day, point-to-point route through Turtle River Provincial Park, northwest of Quetico and the Boundary Waters.
We took the advice of some friends and camped on this island—and loved it so much that we decided to make it home for a couple of days. On one clear and starry night, we paddled to the middle of the lake and watched shooting stars bordered by a glowing ring of Northern Lights. 28
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Stepping foot in White Otter Castle, a legendary landmark accessible in the summer by boat or float plane only, was on my Northern Ontario bucket list. So on the morning of July 23, 2016, my paddling partner and I launched our Alumacraft canoe from the glassy waters of Clearwater Lake, located about 35 miles northwest of Atikokan. We headed for the Castle, and continued to follow a 90-mile counter-clockwise loop through several lakes that swelled and tapered along the Turtle River. We faced our share of challenges from the beginning. We got lost (briefly) within the first couple of hours after paddling a small corner of our route without a map, and mistaking the wrong inlet for our first set of portages. (We like to wing it sometimes.) We packed a blanket but no sleeping bags—an oversight that forced us to sleep in all of our clothes, including rain gear and a crinkly emergency blanket. Did I mention we like to wing it sometimes? Well, this is not a great example. But trials like these were far outweighed by the gains we made as a team. Free from the stresses of day-to-day life, the wilderness led us to work together. We rarely needed words to set up and tear down camp, or orchestrate 17 or so portages (we lost count after that). As with most challenges, these were means for bonding, entertaining posttrip stories, and the reassurance that together, we were stronger.
All things considered, the weather was on our side. We experienced some rain, but not a single storm. Our closest encounter was watching an ominous tower of gray clouds and lightning head straight for us, only to drift to the east before it hit. This is the view from our campsite overlooking Eltrut Lake.
Camped about a mile south of White Otter Castle, this was our reward for paddling almost a third of our total route on the first day. Incredibly, we were spoiled by orange and red skies every single evening of our trip: a blessed reminder that we were officially in Sunset Country.
At the turn of the 20th century, an eccentric hermit named James Alexander “Jimmy” McQuat built this log home on the shore of White Otter Lake, south of Ignace, Ontario. The story goes that he single-handedly constructed this enigmatic mansion from red pine logs that he felled, hauled and interlocked. Just a few years later, he drowned nearby. White Otter Castle has now been restored through local efforts and is without road access, but sees a number of visitors each year by motor boat, canoe and snow machine.
We enjoyed pike, walleye and smallmouth bass for many of our meals. But the lively bass, introduced to many lakes of Northwestern Ontario, dominated. We caught only a single walleye the entire trip.
We foraged for summertime edibles to supplement our meals, picking blueberries at every opportunity, and finding interesting and edible mushrooms at our camp sites and along portage routes. These included lobster mushrooms, which are actually a type of parasitized fungus, and a variety of boletes. We packed frozen fiddleheads and ate them on the first night, sautéed with freshpicked chanterelles. Ancient pictographs like this one are etched onto numerous rock faces along the path of the Turtle River. NORTHERN WILDS
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Photographer Sandra Updyke will be attending the Hovland Arts Festival July 1-2. | SANDRA UPDYKE
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There is no shortage of artists and art festivals on the North Shore, especially in the summertime. July begins with the Hovland Art Festival (1-2), followed by the Grand Marais Art Festival (8-9) and the Ely Blueberry/Art Festival (28-30). There’s also an ever-changing plethora of exhibitions at various galleries, featuring artwork of all kinds. Don’t miss out!
“Big Splotchy Center,” by watercolor artist Linda Naughton. Naughton is the featured artist for July at Lakeside Gallery in Duluth. | LINDA NAUGHTON
Hannah Palma Laky sells pottery, like these carved tree mugs, at the Grand Marais Farmers Market, held every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | HANNAH PALMA LAKY
Textile art by Marie Westerman will be on display at the Johnson Heritage Post, July 21-Aug. 13. The exhibit, entitled Threads of Time and Place, will feature woven wall hangings, such as “Shiny Object.” The exhibit will also include colorful paintings by Jill Ewald. | MARIE WESTERMAN
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Neil Sherman will showcase his paintings, such as “High Falls at Spring,” at the Grand Marais Arts Festival, held July 8-9. Sherman’s work can also be found at Sivertson Gallery. | NEIL SHERMAN
Bringing Down the Haus BY CASEY FITCHETT He performs solo and with a group, cover songs and original songs, in front of intimate crowds and sold out theaters. His voice is recognizable all the way down the North Shore because of bar gigs and across the country because of commercial radio jingles. From covers of Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice” to Beck’s “Loser,” Timmy Haussner, also known as Timmy Haus, is an entertainer in every sense of the word. The musical notes started flowing from the piano keys when Haussner was just four years old. A solid 10-year foundation on that instrument was a segue into picking the strings on a guitar at age 17. It took just two years of practicing strumming chords before he played his first professional gig at age 19.
Jill Ewald’s paintings will be on display at the Johnson Heritage Post, starting July 21. | JILL EWALD
The North Shore has been lucky enough to host Haussner and his combination guitar and vocal talent for eight years now. He has played in many of the establishments that have live music including Papa Charlie’s and Moguls in Lutsen, Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, and Lucky 13 in Duluth.
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“I play shows all over. I do private events, festivals, bars. Papa Charlie’s is one of the main stays; I’m there most Saturdays in the summer and Fridays in the winter,” said Haussner. “I do travel a ton as well.”
On the Line: A Military History of Cook County Cook County Historical Society, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org
Though he has played many venues, the ones that he likes best are theater gigs. “I get to play with a band called the Fabulous Armadillos usually once or twice a year. We’ll do a themed theater run,” he explained. “The last one was called the ‘Songs of the Wrecking Crew.’ The Wrecking Crew were a studio band out of LA that played on just about everyone’s records at one point.” While some performers might slow down around the holidays, Haussner ramps up a performance and travel schedule. For the entire month of December, he travels around the state with a show called Rock ‘n Roll Christmas. “It’s cool to walk out on a stage with big lights, big sound, a great band behind you and 900 people in the audience, sold out,” he said. For inquiring minds, playing as a musician three to five nights a week does leave him with some quirky and memorable stories from the stage. Though he has tales galore, they aren’t exactly the kind he felt he could share.
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Haussner played his first professional gig at age 19. | SUBMITTED “Most of my stories are not suitable for print,” he laughs. “Being a musician is an interesting ride, that’s for sure.” Audiences are always left guessing because of his eclectic sound and broad range of genres in his wheelhouse. Putting his own spin on some popular reggae, rap, country, rock and pop tunes gives his performances a unique touch. “I choose the covers that I play selfishly. I’ve been playing music for a long time,” he said. “I’ve always played what I liked.” Though many on the North Shore currently recognize Timmy Haus as a solo act, he does have experience in bands and in recording studios. He wrote almost all of the material for the Friends of Yoder band’s CD, which was released in 2007. A few years later he released another “rootsy, bluesy” recording. Along with his regular bar and restaurant circuit, Haussner will also perform at the Hopped Up Caribou Beer Festival in Lutsen on July 15 and the Blueberry Festival in Ely on July 28.
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The Thunder Bay community was recently abuzz with the rare sighting of a female violetgreen swallow. While watching some tree swallows, Christine Johnston noticed the bird carrying a feather to her nesting box, setting up house with a male tree swallow. Johnston was able to capture a photo, saying “I feel very fortunate to have found this bird and enjoy her presence while she nests here.” Violet-green swallows are normally found on the west coast, from Alaska to Mexico.
May 23-March 11, 2018
1000 Words Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma
May 26-Oct. 21
Boom Town to Ghost Town: Taconite Harbor Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org
May 30-Sept. 24
Sinew: Female Native Artists of the Twin Cities Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma
June 6-Aug. 20
Mounties Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma
June 22-Sept. 24
The Perspective From Here: 150 Artists from the North Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca
June 23-July 16
Minneapolis College of Art & Design Exhibit Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org
June 29-Sept. 4
Peripheral Vignettes: Jonathan Thunder Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Play: Robert Dewitt Adams, Elizabeth LaPensee & Christopher Selleck Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org
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Red, White & Blueberries Exhibition (reception July 3 at 5 p.m.) Art & Soul Gallery, Ely, elyartandsoul.com Linda Naughton Watercolors (reception July 8 at 1 p.m.) Lakeside Gallery, Duluth, lakesidegalleryduluth.com
July 15-Aug. 27
Plein Air Duluth: Paint du Nord Exhibit Blacklist Artisan Ales, Duluth, duluthartinstitute.org
July 16, Sunday
Unveiling of Mural Installation by Paul LaJeunesse 3 p.m. Frost River, Duluth, duluthartinstitute.org
July 21-Aug. 13
Marie Westerman & Jill Ewald Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org
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June 1 thru September 30
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with bread, cottage cheese, a salad or applesauce. Also a vegetable, dessert and coffee or hot tea. BBQ Baby Back Ribs Roasted Duck 10 oz Ribeye Steak Chicken Alice Rack of Lamb w/ Blueberry Sauce Walleye Wild-caught Salmon Meatloaf (Mondays) Homemade Lasagna (Wednesdays) Vegetarian and Children’s options available.
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We are midway through our construction and want to invite you to see the progress with the North Shore Health Renovation. Guided tours will show the newly updated Care Center and Hospital, including new in-patient rooms and emergency department. Continue to check our website for updates on the remodel progress.
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Bridging the Gap: 100th Anniversary of the Outlaw Bridge
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Join the Cook County Historical Society at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery on July 29 at 1 pm for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Outlaw Bridge over the Pigeon River. There will be two guest speakers sharing fascinating historic presentations. Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery 115 W. Wisconsin St. Grand Marias, MN 55604
Contact us at: 218-387-2883 historyinfo@boreal.org
The Lakehead Antique Car Club Show and Shine Car Show will feature a wide variety of vehicles, like this 1931 Model A. | LACC
THUNDER BAY’S SUPREME CAR SHOW DAY In conjunction with LACC’s 60th anniversary, they are hosting the Canadian Cruisers on their Canadian Coast to Coast 50th Anniversary Tour. You’ll have a chance to see some rare vehicles, such as a 1948 Chevrolet Panel ambulance owned by the Coaster’s wagon-master, Fraser Field. He’ll be leading the Coasters on a 9,500-mile return trip from Victoria, B.C. to St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Model A Ford truck owned by Mike Frowen of Thunder Bay. | LACC JULY 22, SATURDAY If you’re thinking about a trip to the Thunder Bay area, make it the weekend of July 21-23. Fat Guys Auto Parts will be hosting its 6th annual Car Show at their Memorial Avenue property—a great display of local and area vehicles, parts suppliers’ demonstrations, prizes, and food provided by local vendors. The show runs Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit fatguyscarshow.com for more details. At Current River Park on North Cumberland Street, the Lakehead Antique Car Club (LACC) will be holding its annual Show and Shine, with a wide variety of vehicles: antiques, vintage cars and trucks, sports cars, hot rods, rat rods—you name it. This show runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also on Saturday. There will be a bake sale, craft table, food vendor, awards and prizes. Both shows have free admission to the public and car registration is also free this year.
The inaugural Coasters Tour was held in 1967, Canada’s Centennial year. That year, Pete Gagan drove a 1928 Model A Ford Roadster; and Bill Sauder had his father’s 1914 Ford. At age 15, Jean Mulloy traveled with her parents in their 1929 Chrysler Sedan. Fifty years later, Gagan, Sauder and Mulloy all plan to be part of the tour. It’s a great opportunity to talk to these long-time car buffs and hear their stories. Out of this first tour came the formation of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC), an organization to unify antique car clubs in every province. LACC is a member of NAACC and is happy to celebrate Canada 150 and Ontario 150 with the Cruisers. “Our tour is a wonderful way to discover Canada and its people. This is when you become aware of the power that antique vehicles carry with them, everywhere you go,” said Field. Overnight stops are usually in campgrounds—Trowbridge Falls Campground is their Thunder Bay location. Numbering more than 200 (including the drivers of 100-plus antique vehicles and their passengers), they enjoy visiting local museums and special attractions. They will no doubt drive through Marina Park, stop at the Terry Fox Lookout or Hillcrest Park, and enjoy all of Thunder Bay’s natural beauty from Mount McKay to Boulevard Lake. For more info, call (807) 623-5413.—Lorna Olson
WOLF RIDGE OPEN HOUSE
JULY 1, SATURDAY Enjoy a free, summer day at Wolf Ridge near Finland, starting with a campus tour at 9 a.m. Then, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., explore the trails, canoe Wolf and Raven Lake, visit the Wolf Ridge Organic Farm and try the adventure ropes course and indoor rock-climbing wall. Each person is welcome to try the adventure ropes and climbing wall twice; close-toed shoes are required. You can also meet the education ambassadors; a friendly North American porcupine, red-tailed hawk, great horned owl, and a raven. All events are free; check in at the office upon arrival. wolf-ridge.org
TASTE OF DULUTH
JULY 1, SATURDAY Twin Ports Entertainment and Lundeen Productions have teamed up to present Taste of Duluth, a new festival created to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the area. Held at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, it will feature food, crafts, live music, a craft beer area and displays of interest. Live music will be performed by Lake City Smokin’ Section, Showtime Band, the Fish Heads, Circuit Breaker, Rickey Lee and more. The festival will be held from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., admission is free. tasteofduluth.com NORTHERN WILDS
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Tofte Trek races will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. | SUBMITTED
Adventures in learning.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Safely dispose of household hazardous waste and pick up usable household products. Free of charge!
Saturday, July 22rd, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cook County Recycling Center, Grand Marais Acceptable wastes include (but not limited to): - Adhesives - Button & rechargeable batteries
- Home & garden pesticides - PCB ballasts
- Paints & stains - Acids & bases - Aerosols
- Automotive products - Fluorescent tubes - Thinners & solvents
Types of wastes NOT accepted: - Business waste - Empty containers
- Compressed gas - Tires
- Radioactive material
- Alkaline batteries - Explosives
Upcoming Event: Save the Date! Electronics Recycling Collection Saturday, August 26th, 9am to 1pm
For more information, contact Cook County Solid Waste Office at (218) 387-3630
Canoeing & Fishing Outfitters
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- Unique access by train and floatplane. - The only full-service canoe outfitter for Wabakimi. - Main base B&B plus 6 remote fishing outposts.
- Full or partial outfitting, with or without guides. - Permits, maps, route planning and shuttles. - Quote this Code # NW0516 for a free $100 gift certificate.
- Call Bruce Hyer (park co-creator) anytime for free advice. - 40-years experience.
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HOVLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
JULY 1-2 The 12th annual Hovland Summer Arts Festival, held at the Hovland Town Hall, will showcase over 25 artists, featuring everything from jewelry, pottery and photography, to paintings, basketry and carvings. There will also be live music all day, and food provided by Trinity Lutheran Church. The festival will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. hovlandartsfestival.com
TOFTE TREK
JULY 4, TUESDAY The annual Tofte Trek 10k trail run is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Held as a fundraiser for the Sugarbush Trail Association, the run starts and finishes at the Birch Grove School in Tofte. Pre-registration closes July 1, but same day registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Birch Grove Community Center. There will also be kid’s sprint races and a youth mile run. Races will begin at 9 a.m., followed by music, food and fun. sugarbushtrail.org
HERITAGE DAYS
JULY 6-9 The annual Two Harbors Heritage Days features three-days of family-fun. Activities include live music and stage skits, a scavenger hunt, pancake breakfasts, library book sales, a street dance featuring Northwoods Band, a lutefisk toss, golf scramble, helicopter rides, arts and crafts, street vendors, a silent auction and a 5k run/walk. There will also be free face painting, games and a bubble party for kids. A kiddie parade will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and the Heritage Days parade will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday. A full list of events can be found online. twoharborschamber.com
FIREWISE DEMONSTRATIONS
JULY 7-8 Learn the steps you can take to protect your home and neighborhood against wildfire by attending a free Cook County Firewise demonstration on Friday, July 7. The first demo will be held from 9-11 a.m. at 104 Voyageurs Point; up the Gunflint Trail on Poplar Lake. Another demo will be held near Lutsen from 2-4 p.m. at 37 South Caps Trail; off Caribou Trail on Tait Lake. Demos will be performed by DNR firewise specialist Jeffery
Jackson. Call (218) 235-0899 for more info. Then, head to Ely on July 8 for the Living with Fire day, featuring free workshops, demos, tours, discussions and activities. There will also be vendor exhibits, a prize drawing, and activities for the kids, like meeting Smokey the Bear. The event will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Vermilion Community College; registration required. tinyurl.com/elylivingwithfire
BAY DAYS
JULY 7-9 This year’s Bay Days festival, held in Silver Bay and Beaver Bay, features live music, vendors, kids activities, pancake breakfasts, a dunk tank, a karaoke contest, bean bag tournaments, a raffle drawing, Friends of the Library book sale, a silent auction, a street dance and more. There will also be an Alumni Golf Scramble Friday afternoon, followed by the Bay Days Parade at 6 p.m. The Bay to Bay Run/Walk will be held Saturday morning, followed by the Soap Box Derby. The Classic Car and Motorcycle Show will be held on Sunday. bay-days.org
DOM FLEMONS
JULY 8, SATURDAY The North Shore Music Association presents Dom Flemons, Grammy-award-winning musician, singer-songwriter, slam poet and co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Flemons mixes traditional music forms with a contemporary approach to create new sounds. His latest solo album, Prospect Hill, draws from a wide range of styles, including ragtime, Piedmont blues, spirituals, Southern traditional, string-band, fife-and-drum, and jug-band music. On July 8, Flemons will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online in advance: aca.tix.com. Flemons will also host two free events at the Grand Marais Public Library on July 8, open to
The Two Harbors Heritage Days parade will take place July 8. | SUBMITTED all ages; American Folk Music History Talk and Demo at 1 p.m., followed by a Rhythm Bones workshop at 2 p.m. northshoremusicassociation.com
LUNDIE VACATION HOME TOUR
JULY 8, SATURDAY The 13th annual Lundie Vacation Home Tour will visit four new sites on the North Shore of Lake Superior, as well as the restored Lundie Cabin and the restored Forest Service Ranger’s CCC cabin. Included with the tour is the annual “Picnic on the Ledge Rock” with a beverage bar. Tour transportation provided; RSVP required. There will be a book signing and discussion of Lundie’s architecture at 10 a.m. with author Peter O’Toole at the Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder; free and open to the public. crossriverheritage.org
Jim Vaillant’s garden will be part of the Annual Garden Tour. | SUBMITTED
GRAND MARAIS ART FESTIVAL
JULY 8-9 The 27th annual Grand Marais Arts Festival will feature over 70 local and regional artists, showcasing their unique, handcrafted work. Enjoy a selection of artistic media, such as jewelry, photography, woodcarvings, pottery, watercolor paintings, fiber art and more. There will also be free demonstrations and activities each day, as well as live music and food. Also occurring is the Clothesline Art Sale Fundraiser at the Grand Marais Art Colony; a 5x7 sale of artwork donated by talented artists in support of the Art Colony. The festival will be held downtown Grand Marais from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. grandmaraisartcolony.org
The Grand Marais Art Festival has art demos and activities. | SUBMITTED
Bed & Breakfast
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Newly-renovated in the historic Old Soudan Hospital building.
DRURY LANE BOOKS
Saturday July 8, 7 PM
Ann Marie Mershon
You Must Only to Love Them: Lessons Learned in Turkey
Sunday July 9, 8 PM
Full Moon Reading
outside around the bonfire with Erin Watson & Reed Schmidt
Socks And More Socks! 3 W. Wisconsin Street Grand Marais, MN
(218) 387-2118
Sunday July 23, 5 PM
Mark Neuzil
Canoes: A Natural History in North America
Children’s Story Hour with the Muffin Man Saturdays, 11 AM July Hours:
Mon-Thurs 9 AM-6 PM Fri-Sat 9 AM-8 PM, Sun 10 AM-4 PM
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12 E. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais
218-387-3370
Great fishing on Lake Vermilion, access is just blocks away • Private rooms (rooms sleep 1-4, many with private bath)
• Kitchen Access • WiFi • Outdoor decks • Campfire area • Beautiful grounds • Great location for family reunions/ events/retreat space • Shop at Little Gold Mines Antiques (open seasonally)
Less than a block from Soudan Underground Mine State Park, adjacent to Mesabi Bike/Hiking Trail
218.753.2333
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ARTS FESTIVAL The North Shore Water Festival will include demos and a free SUP yoga class. | STONE HARBOR
DULUTH SIDEWALK DAYS
JULY 8 - 9, 2017 GRANDMARAISARTCOLONY.ORG This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
M-SAT: 8AM-8PM SUN: 9AM-7PM
LAKE SUPERIOR SALMON CLASSIC
JULY 15-16 The 17th annual Lake Superior Salmon Classic Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Silver Bay PTSO, will take place in the Silver Bay Marina. There are three contest divisions with five places in each division: coho salmon, king salmon and lake trout. The entry fee is $20 per person and can be purchased at various Lake County businesses. There will also be a raffle drawing with cash prizes, totaling $1,500; tickets are $5. A full list of ticket locations and rules can be found online. silverbay-marina.com/salmon.php
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JULY 12-14 Enjoy three days of shopping, food, entertainment and family-fun with the annual Sidewalk Days in Duluth, held on Superior Street. Special events include the Sidewalk Shuffle 5k at noon on Wednesday, July 12, followed by the Kolar Classic Car Show from 5-8 p.m. There will also be a First Street Dance hosted by Aces on First at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 14, and a Superior Street Dance hosted by Dubh Linn Brew Pub at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. downtownduluth.com
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Call Becky Stoner for a tour. (218) 387-9119 · hillhaven@boreal.org 1681-1683 E Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN JULY 2017
KARNIVAL ON THE KAM
JULY 20-23 Fort William Historical Park will hold a four-day, family-friendly carnival to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Karnival on the Kam will feature thrilling spectacles, such as skydiving stunts and aerial coordination, a big top circus, jet ski, flyboard and water ski stunt shows, human cannonball stunts, timber sports and lumberjack shows, trapeze and high wire acts, acrobats and chainsaw jugglers. There will be musical entertainment and videogames in the Game RV, and visitors can take a flyboard ride on the Kaministiquia River. The festival will also include a large, multi-component fireworks show, combining fireworks and narration to tell the story of Fort William. The carnival will be held from noon to midnight, daily. Purchase a four-day event pass or a daily ticket. fwhp.ca
SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL
JULY 20-AUG. 13 The Grand Marais Playhouse will be performing The Game’s Afoot and The Pajama Game musical. Shows will alternate each night, beginning at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 18 and under; can be purchased online or at the door. Performances will be held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. grandmaraisplayhouse.com
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There will also be a raffle to win a yellow Current Designs Solara 120 Kayak, worth $900. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Gunflint Lodge waterfront.
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JULY 19, WEDNESDAY This year marks the 40th Gunflint Trail Canoe Races, a fundraiser for the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. This year’s events include 16 canoe races for multiple ages and abilities; both silent and live auctions; a food tent with sloppy joes, hot dogs, veggies and homemade desserts; and more than 100 raffle items. Raffle tickets are $2 and can be purchased on-site or at local resorts.
JULY 21-22 The Washburn Board Across the Bay Race is a unique stand up paddle board event for all paddling enthusiasts. Held on Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay in Washburn, Wisc., categories include a 3-mile, 7-mile and 14-mile race. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, with a dedication to Tom Blake at Memorial Park, followed by a historic paddle. Races will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday; registration required. There will also be SUP demos, challenges, relays, obstacles and fun prizes from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at West End Park. An awards ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. boardacrossthebay.com
NORTH SHORE WATER FESTIVAL
JULY 21-23 Head to the Grand Marais harbor for a weekend on the water, hosted by Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply. Test the newest kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, as well as outdoor gear and clothing. There will also be boat and equipment demonstrations and a free standup paddle board yoga class; class registration required. stoneharborws.com
FLOWER SHOWS
JULY 22 & JULY 29 The West End Garden Club will hold their annual Flower Show on Saturday, July 22. This year’s theme is Contain It and will feature beautiful arrangements and refreshments. Garden Club members will also be available to chat. The show will take place from 1-5 p.m. at the Schroeder Town Hall. Then, attend the Grand Marais Garden Club Flower Show on Saturday, July 29, titled Floral Fiesta. There will be refreshments and a plant exchange, open to everyone. To participate, bring a floral arrangement Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m. and be sure to identify the flowers in your arrangement. The show will be held at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais from noon to 5 p.m.
West End Garden Club members show off their distinct flower arrangements. [LEFT TO RIGHT] Colleen Brennan, Sharon Jerabek and Debby Rebischke. | SUBMITTED
ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR
JULY 23, SUNDAY Thunder Bay Art Gallery presents the Annual Garden Tour, featuring six beautiful, private gardens available for viewing, along with two public gardens, located throughout Thunder Bay and Slate River.
The Grand Marais Art Festival will feature local artists, such as Betsy Bowen, as well as regional artists. | SUBMITTED
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White Pine LUNDIE Vacation Home Tour north 15 W Wisconsin St 877-387-1695
DISTINCTIVE NORTHWOODS GIFTS
We need your help. Together we can end domestic and sexual violence in our community. Make a pledge or register to dance with us to support the Violence Prevention Center. Dance registrations are due by SEPT. 1, 2017. To dance, pledge, or just learn more, contact us, find us on Facebook, or visit our website.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Tour:
Four Sites on North Shore of Lake Superior (All new to Tours) Tour of restored Forest Service Ranger’s CCC Cabin
• Regional Books • Selective Clothing • Gourmet Foods • Fine Chocolates • Specialty Coffees & Teas Order Today! BWCoffee.com
Tour of restored Lundie Cabin (Olson) Architecturally significant sites! Architects on Tour, including Dale Mulfinger! Transportation Provided!
July 8, 2017 Plus… Our famous Picnic on the Ledge Rock
with beverage bar
Free and Open to the Public: Book signing and discussion of Lundie’s architecture by author
Peter O’Toole.
Cross River Heritage Center 10:00 a.m.
RSVP: $150 Donation
For further Information or to RSVP contact the Cross River Heritage Center
218-663-7706
Visit us at www.crossriverheritage.org
Sponsored by Independent School District 166 A fundraiser for the Schroeder Area Historical Society and Cross River Heritage Center (Home of the Lundie Room)
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ALL NEW MENU FEATURING BREAKFAST ALL DAY • Quinoa skillet
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WAVES OF SUPERIOR CAFE HOURS DAILY: 8am – 3pm
LUNCH DAILY & SUNDAY BRUNCH • Beet salad • Spring rolls
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Help us save special places!
www.ParksandTrails.org The Bay Algoma Buskers Festival in Thunder Bay will be held July 29-30. See page 23 for more info. | SUBMITTED
Judge Magney State Park
The tour will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available for purchase at the visitor services desk at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Landale Gardens and Vaillant Florist. All proceeds from the event will support exhibition and education programming at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. For more info, call (807) 5776427 or email: visitorservices@theag.ca.
BLUEBERRY/ART FESTIVAL
JULY 28-30 Ely’s signature summer event, the Blueberry/Art Festival features more than 260 artists and crafters selling their unique hand - craf ted items, 30 food vendors and local musicians. Held at Whiteside Park, the festival includes a blueberry pancake breakfast, live music
each day and activities for the kids. Local stores and restaurants will offer specials and tasty concoctions with a blueberry theme, such as blueberry lemonade, scones, tea, muffins and smoothies. The festival will take place from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday; attendance is free. ely.org/events/ blueberry-art-festival
TWO HARBORS KAYAK FESTIVAL
JULY 29-30 Held on Lake Superior, the 20th annual Two Harbors Kayak Festival features multiple races, local exhibitors, SUP classes and demos, kayak demos, kids kayaking and activities, clinics and tours, live music, food and fun for the whole family. Competitive races consist of the Betty’s Pies 5-Mile Race, Ellen Anderson 10-Mile Race and the John Abrahams 18-Mile Marathon, all with various age groups and boat categories. Race registration required. The festival will take place at Burlington Beach in Two Harbors. kayakfestival.org
STOP this time! Jewelry Shop
Featuring fine cut and polished Thomsonite Gemstones
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Explore Loons, lodges, shimmering water, pristine Minnesota forest. That’s what you’ll find along the Gunflint Trail. Watch morning mist caress a glacier-carved lake. Fish by boat or canoe for walleye, smallmouth and lake trout. Take your first Boundary Waters canoe trip with the help of a friendly outfitter. The Gunflint Trail is a gateway to the BWCAW, which has been named one of the world’s “50 Places of a Lifetime” by National Geographic.
The Gunflint Trail has… • • • • • • • •
57 miles of paved scenic byway 23 unique lodges 227 miles of hiking trails 62 miles of biking trails 8 campgrounds 237,737 acres of BWCAW 35 entrance points to the BWCAW 547 wilderness campsites (not part of a campground and located within the BWCAW)
the Gunflint Trail
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center Activities (Hours 11am-4pm; check website for presentation times)
DAILY - Ham Lake Fire exhibit. This exhibit commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Ham Lake Fire by telling the stories of those who were involved.
SATURDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 26 - Interpretive Hike. Take a hike with the Nature Center Program Director to explore and learn about the natural history of the Gunflint Trail area. TUESDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 22 - Free Kids Day. Chik-Wauk staff will offer a variety of hands-on activities, as well as stories, hikes, journal making and craft projects. TUESDAYS, THROUGH AUGUST 22 - US Forest Service naturalists present on a different Northwoods-themed topic. JULY 2 - Open House Presentation, Ham Lake Fire JULY 16 - Wolves at Our Door. This program will be based on photos and video clips from the International Wolf Center. JULY 18 - Fishing Basics for Kids. Pre-registration required. A two hour classroom program on the basics of fishing. JULY 23 - Gunflint & Lake Superior Railroad by Dave Battistel. The story of a Wisconsin logging company whose headquarters was located in Port Arthur, Ontario. AUGUST 19 - National Honey Bee Day. There will be special presentations all day. AUGUST 22 - Fishing Basics for Kids. Pre-registration required. A two hour classroom program on the basics of fishing. AUGUST 27 - Geology of our area by Don Wendel. A presentation on the Saganaga Batholith for which Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center now stand.
Other Gunflint Trail Special Activities and Events (check website for times and details)
THROUGH JULY 21 - Wet your Paddle program, various locations. Want to try out the latest craft models on a Gunflint Trail BWCAW lake? Never ventured out in a canoe? Here’s your chance to try it for FREE with experienced, friendly outfitters with the Wet Your Paddle program. Paddling instructions and lake travel knowledge provided by resident Gunflint Trail Canoe Outfitters. One hour of FREE hand-ons, paddles in the water!” JULY 19 - Gunflint Trail Canoe Races - Gunflint Lodge
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Northern Wilds Calendar of Events June 29-July 9 Thomas Carnival Duluth DECC, thomascarnival.com
July 1, Saturday Canada Day Prairie Fire Children’s Theater presents Jack and the Beanstalk Vermilion Theatre, Ely, northernlakesarts.org Volunteer Project: Poplar to Lizz Portage Boardwalk Installation 8 a.m. Rockwood Lodge & Outfitters, Gunflint Trail, mnnvc.org Open House: Free Activities 10 a.m. Wolf Ridge, Finland, wolf-ridge.org
Tofte Trek 9 a.m. Tofte, sugarbushtrail.org
Bay Days Beaver Bay & Silver Bay, bay-days.org
Fireman’s Races: All Ages 10 a.m. Lake County Arena, Two Harbors
July 8, Saturday
Tofte 4th of July Celebration 11 a.m. (Parade 2 p.m.) Tofte Town Hall, toftemn.com Ely 4th of July Parade 1 p.m. (Fireworks 10 p.m.) Ely, ely.org Fourth Fest 4 p.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, bayfrontfestivalpark.com Ice Cream Social 6:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, Grand Marais, visitcookcounty.com
SplinterTones 8 p.m. Harbor Park,
Taste of Duluth 11 a.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, tasteofduluth.com
Grand Marais, splintertones.com
Grand Opening & Ride of Flume Mountain Bike Trail 3 p.m. Britton Peak Parking Lot, Tofte, superiorcycling.org
8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
Canada Day Party 3 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca Canada Day on the Waterfront 5 p.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca
Brothers in Arms 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint
Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
July 1-2 Hovland Arts Festival 10 a.m. Hovland Town Hall, hovlandartsfestival.com
July 2, Sunday Open House Presentation: Remembering the Ham Lake Fire 2007 Exhibit 11 a.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com
Patriotic Choir Concert 2 p.m.
Washington Auditorium, Ely, ely.org
Briand Morrison 2 p.m.
Plucked Up String Band
Fireworks 10 p.m. Grand Marais, Tofte, Grand Portage, Two Harbors
July 5, Wednesday Free: Ely Field Naturalists Nature Night 7 p.m. Vermilion Community College, Ely, ely.org Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament 8 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
July 6, Thursday Writers Read 5 p.m. Boathouse Brewpub, Ely, ely.org
Jon Miller 7:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
July 6-9 Heritage Days Two Harbors, twoharborschamber.com
July 6-11 “Summer of Love” Membership Drive WTIP, Grand Marais, wtip.org
Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, briandmorrison.com
July 7, Friday
July 3-7 Scavenger Hunt Week Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org
Free Firewise Demonstration Day 9 a.m. Gunflint Trail 2 p.m. Lutsen, cookcountyfirewise.org
July 4, Tuesday Independence Day
Game Night with Dungeon’s End 6 p.m. Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org
Fireworks at Dawn Silver Bay Shopping Center Parking Lot
July 7-8
Janet Gensler Memorial 4 on the 4th Walk/Run 8 a.m. Trezona Trailhead, Ely, northlandrunner.com
The Wrong Omar 9 p.m. Gun Flint
Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
July 7-9 Thunder Bay Blues Fest Marina Park, Thunder Bay, tbayblues.ca
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Lundie Vacation Home Tour Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org Living with Fire 8 a.m. Vermilion Community College, Ely, ely.org 10th Annual Rummage Sale 9 a.m. Lutheran Church, Lutsen Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth, nicegirlsofthenorth.com Heritage Days Parade 1 p.m. Two Harbors, twoharborschamber.com Free: American Folk Music History Talk & Demo with Dom Flemons 1 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, grandmaraislibrary.org Free: Rhythm Bones Workshop with Dom Flemons 2 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, grandmaraislibrary.org
Hippo Campus, Polica & Low
4:30 p.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, bayfrontfestivalpark.com
Full Moon Reading with Erin Watson & Reed Schmidt 8 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, drurylanebooks.com
July 9-14 Plein Air Duluth: Paint du Nord Festival Duluth, duluthartinstitute.org
July 10, Monday Mad Science of Minnesota 9:30 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org
Imaginarium: Superheroes! The Underground, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org/childrens-theatre
July 9, Sunday Jim & Michele Miller 7:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
July 14-15 Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
July 11, Tuesday
Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen, caribouhighlands.com/ hoppedupcaribou
Teddy Bears Picnic Noon, Vickers Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca Ruby’s Pantry 5 p.m. Cook County High School, Grand Marais, facebook.com/rubyspantrycc
July 12, Wednesday
North Shore Poets & Writers 6 p.m. Two Harbors Public Library, twoharborschamber.com
July 8-23
Free: Northern Lights Music Festival
Chris Silver Band 8 p.m. Gun Flint
NSMA presents Dom Flemons
Ely Greenstone’s Art Show & Sale 10 a.m. Miners Dry House, Ely Arts & Heritage Center, elygreenstone.org
Kamview Mid-Summer Mudslinger Run Kamview Nordic Centre, Thunder Bay, tbnordictrails.com
Mackenzie Tour Canada: Staal Foundation Open Whitewater Golf Club, Rosslyn, thunderbay.ca
Estate Planning: Cabin Succession Planning 4 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org
Clothesline Art Sale Fundraiser Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org
July 14, Friday
July 10-16
Writer’s Salon with Ann Marie Mershon 7 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, drurylanebooks.com
Grand Marais Arts Festival Downtown Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.org
p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Duluth Playhouse, duluthplayhouse.org
Kids for Kids Concert 10:30 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org
Wilderness Project #2: Granite River Portage Repair 8 a.m. Gunflint Ranger Station, Grand Marais, mnnvc.org
July 8-9
Billy Elliot: The Musical 7:30
GTHS Membership Meeting 1:30 p.m. Seagull Lake Community Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com
Planked Trout Dinner Benefit 5:30 p.m. Grand Marais Rec Park & Campground, cookcountyhistory.org
7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, northshoremusicassociation.com
July 13-30
July 12-14 Sidewalk Days Downtown Duluth, downtownduluth.com
July 14-16 Hopped Up Caribou Festival
July 15, Saturday Reggae & World Music Festival Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, bayfrontworldmusic.com
Festival of India 3 p.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, indiafesttbay.com Avant Garden 5 p.m. Glensheen Mansion, Duluth, duluthloveslocal.com
NLMF Opera Scenes
7:30 p.m. Grand Marais Playhouse, northernlightsmusic.org
July 15-16 Lake Superior Salmon Classic Silver Bay Marina, silverbay-marina.com/salmon.php
July 13, Thursday
Finland Fireman’s Annual Wooden Bat Softball Tournament Clair Nelson Center, Finland
Garden Club Meeting & Tour 6 p.m. Ely Flower & Seed, ely.org
July 16, Sunday
Northern Lights Music Festival Chamber Music Concert 7 p.m. Vermilion Community College, Ely, northernlightsmusic.org
Mysterious Ways 9 p.m. Gun Flint
Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
July 13-16 Duluth Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show Duluth DECC, duluthkennelclub.org
Pints & Poses 10 a.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Free: Wolves at our Door 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com
Honor Earth presents: Love Water Not Oil Tour 7 p.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, honorearth.org
July 17, Monday Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin Opera 7 p.m. Washington Auditorium, Ely, northernlightsmusic.org
July 18, Tuesday Free: Fishing Basics for Kids 9 a.m.Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com Downtown Farmers’ Market 11 a.m. Lake Superior Plaza, Duluth, downtownduluth.com Free: Night at the Museum 7 p.m. Dorothy Molter Museum, Ely, rootbeerlady.com Take It With You: Live Theatre Radio 7:30 p.m. The Underground, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org
July 19, Wednesday Kim Casey: Thunder Bay District’s True Murder Investigations Book Launch 4 p.m. Gallery 33, Thunder Bay (807) 286-4233 Library Scientists: STEM at the Library 12:30 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Gunflint Trail Canoe Races 4:30 p.m. Gunflint Lodge Waterfront, Gunflint Trail (218) 388-2246 Free Artist Talk: Artistic Collaborations with Dan Clark & Martha McQuade 4:30 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org
NLMF Opera Scenes 7 p.m.
Game Night 8 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
July 19-22 Ely Watercolor Show & Sale Miners Dry House, Ely Arts & Heritage Center, ely.org
July 20, Thursday
Driving Miss Daisy Vermilion Theatre, Ely, northernlakesarts.org
Taw Connors: Tribute to
Tom Connors 7 p.m. CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay, tbca.com Jonathan Thunder Film Screening 7 p.m. Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, duluthartinstitute.org
Gordon Thorne 8 p.m. Gun Flint
Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
July 20-23 Karnival on the Kam Noon, Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, fwhp.ca
July 20-Aug. 13 Summer Theater Festival: The Game’s Afoot & The Pajama Game Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com
July 21, Friday Water Film Festival 6 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com
July 21-22
Free: Ely Field Naturalists Nature Night 7 p.m. Vermilion Community College, Ely, ely.org
Crazy Chester 9 p.m. Gun Flint
Washburn Board Across the Bay Races Washburn, WI, boardacrossthebay.com Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
Tuesday Nite Live 4 p.m.
Free Artist Talk: Integrative Medical Practices and Community Engagement with Donna Bruni Noon, Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org
Free Artist Talk: Investigating the Ceramic Form with Ernest Miller 4:30 p.m. Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.org
Bridging the Gap: Celebration of the Outlaw Bridge 1 p.m. Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais (218) 387-2883
Volunteer Invasive Plant Project 9:30 a.m. Mitawan Lake Rd, Isabella, MN, mnnvc.org
Quiz Night 8 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
Guided Hike: Bally Creek Road to Pincushion Mountain Trailhead 10 a.m. Pincushion Trailhead Parking Lot, Gunflint Trail, shta.org
July 27, Thursday
All Pints North 3 p.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, mncraftbrew.org/events
Free: Batty About Bats 7:30 p.m. Soudan Underground Mine, Soudan, ely.org
Plucked Up String Band, Summer
Lakehead Antique Car Club Car Show & Shine 10 a.m. Current River Park, Thunder Bay (807) 623-5413 Fat Guys Auto Parts Car Show 11 a.m. Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, fatguyscarshow.com Contain It: West End Garden Club Flower Show 1 p.m. Schroeder Town Hall
July 23, Sunday Annual Garden Tour 10 a.m. Throughout Thunder Bay and Slate River (807) 577-6427
July 27-30 Superior Theatre Festival Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay, superiortheatrefestival.com
July 28, Friday Dead Pigeons 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint
Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
July 28-29 Ely Fine Art & Artisan Fair Amici’s Event Center, Ely, amiciseventcenter.com
July 28-30
Carols & Bluebird 3 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
July 29-30 Two Harbors Kayak Festival Burlington Bay, Two Harbors, kayakfestival.org Bay Algoma Buskers Festival Bay & Algoma Shopping District, Thunder Bay, bayalgoma.com/buskers-festival
July 30, Sunday Free: Getting Acquainted with Local Spiders 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com
Blueberry/Art Festival Whiteside Park, Ely, ely.org/events/blueberry-art-festival
Plucked Up String Band 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
Instructor-in-Residence Demos & Mini Classes 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org
Cascade Lodge & Restaurant, Lutsen, cascadelodgemn.com
7 p.m. Glensheen Mansion, Duluth, glensheen.org
Date Night with Live Music
7 p.m. North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us
Grand Marais (218) 387-2974
Sawmill Tours 10 a.m. Hedstrom Lumber Company, Gunflint Trail (218) 877-7030 Instructor-in-Residence Demos & Mini Classes 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org
Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille,
Live Music Grandma Ray’s,
Tofte, bluefinbay.com
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Thursdays
Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing,
Bird Banding 7 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org
Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com
Live Music 8 p.m. Kamloops,
Instructor-in-Residence Demos & Mini Classes 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org
Help with a Project & Open Knitting 6:30 p.m. Sisu Designs Yarn Shop, Ely, sisudesigns.org
Beach Bonfire Music 6 p.m.
Group Bike Rides 6 p.m. Trezona Trailhead, Ely, bikeely.com/community Lutsen Resort, Lutsen, lutsenresort.com
DJ Trivia 7 p.m. Kamloops,
Wednesdays
Two Harbors, superiorshores.com
Up & Out with the Birds & Nature Hike 6 a.m. & 9 a.m. Ely Visitor Center, ely.org
Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
Country Market 3:30 p.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, thunderbaycountrymarket.com
July 26, Wednesday
Live Music 7 p.m. Lutsen Resort,
Ely Farmers Market & Artists Market 5 p.m. Whiteside Park, Ely, ely.org
Tuesday Trivia 7 p.m. Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974
Floral Fiesta: Grand Marais Garden Club Flower Show Noon, Community Center, Grand Marais
Two Harbors Farmers Market 9 a.m. Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors, twoharborsfarmersmarket.com
Finland Farmer’s Market 5 p.m. Clair Nelson Center, Finland, friendsoffinland.org
Downtown Ely, ely.org
Downtown Farmers’ Market 11 a.m. Lake Superior Plaza, Duluth, downtownduluth.com
Fridays
Tuesdays
Free USFS Presentation 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com
July 25, Tuesday
Karen McTavish Quilt Trunk Show 11 a.m. Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org
Live on the Waterfront (begins Free: Concerts on the Pier
Sawmill Tours 12:30 p.m. Hedstrom Lumber Company, Gunflint Trail (218) 877-7030
July 29, Saturday
What’s for Dinner? 7 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org
Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille,
Art Canopy (Starts July 11) 11:15 a.m. Duluth Depot, Duluth, duluthartinstitute.org
Household Hazardous Waste Collection 9 a.m. Cook County Recycling Center, Grand Marais (218) 387-3630
Writer’s Salon with Mark Neuzil 5 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, drurylanebooks.com
Harbor Park, Grand Marais, grandmaraismusic.org
Cook County Market 9 a.m. Downtown Grand Marais
July 12) 6 p.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca
Kids’ Day 11 a.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com
Die Active Y.Art Sale Bay & Algoma Midsummer Garden, Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com
Stars of the North Music Festival
Karaoke 9 p.m. Grandma Ray’s,
Open Mic 6 p.m. Grandma Ray’s, Tofte, blufinbay.com
July 22, Saturday
Free: Gunflint & Lake Superior 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com
Open Mic 5 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
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North Shore Water Festival Grand Marais Harbor, stoneharborws.com Northern Exposure Hockey Tournament Duluth, northernexposureaaahockey.com
Vermilion Community College, Ely, northernlightsmusic.org
Mondays
July 21-23
Celtic Night 7:30 p.m.
Two Harbors City Band 7:30 p.m. Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors
Two Harbors, superiorshores.com
Live Music 7 p.m.
Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors, castledangerbrewery.com
Live Music 7:30 p.m.
Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors Movies in the Park At Sunset Leif Erikson Park, Duluth, downtownduluth.com
Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com
Live Music 9:30 p.m. Red
Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
Saturdays Country Market 8 a.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, thunderbaycountrymarket.com
Children’s Story Hour with the Muffin Man 11 a.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, drurylanebooks.com Voyageur Brewing Company Tour 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Interpretive Hikes 12:30 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com Saturdays in the Studio: Free Art Demos 1 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Harbor History Walking Tour 1 p.m. Cook County Historical Museum, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org Open Knitting 1 p.m. Sisu Designs Yarn Shop, Ely, sisudesigns.org Nature Related Films 1 p.m. US Forest Service Kawishiwi Ranger Station, Ely, ely.org Tour the North House Campus 2 p.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Bronze Pour Demo 4 p.m. Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen, lastchancefab.com
Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing,
Lutsen, lutsenresort.com
Live Music 7 p.m.
Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert 7 p.m. Grand Marais, michaelmonroemusic.com
Campfire Music 7 p.m.
Bluefin Bay, Tofte, bluefinbay.com
Live Music Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974
Live Music 9:30 p.m.
Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
Sundays Instructor-in-Residence Demos & Mini Classes 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Voyageur Brewing Company Tour 1 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com NCCA Fat Bike Adventure Safari Rides 1 p.m. Washburn/Ashland, WI, northcoastcycling.com Nature Related Films 1 p.m. US Forest Service Kawishiwi Ranger Station, Ely, ely.org
Music by the Lake 5 p.m.
Skyport Lodge, Devil Track Lake, skyportlodge.com
Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com
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The North Shore Dish Surprise Spots for Frozen Treats By Maren Webb
Summer has arrived on the North Shore. While many of us may be willing to indulge in frozen desserts year round, July is prime time for enjoying ice cream and its counterparts. The local ice cream shop is almost always a known entity, but there are also restaurants and cafes serving up frozen treats that may have flown under the radar. These establishments offer more than dessert and often have more than the typical ice cream offerings. Be sure to check out one of these spots for a refreshing treat this summer. Java Moose in Grand Marais is the go-to coffee shop for a caffeine fix, but did you also know they scoop ice cream? Whether you want a coffee and ice cream or just the cool treat, Java Moose offers eight flavors and an outdoor deck with seating overlooking the Grand Marais Harbor, as well as indoor seating for chilly days. If you are looking for a coffee fix with your ice cream, you are in luck: their most popular flavor is java chunk, a coffee ice cream with chocolate chunks. This family-owned and run business is open year round at its Highway 61 location, with ice cream available during the summer season. This year, Java Moose is celebrating its 25th year of operation. Coinciding with this anniversary, they have done a remodel of the indoor location’s order and pick-up counter. But don’t worry, the ice cream is still there for viewing on the end. There is something about looking at the ice cream flavors through the glass case that adds to the experience. I always seem to take longer to make my choice when I can see the options—my apologies if you end up behind me in line. I’ll be the one going back and forth between raspberry sherbet and sea salt caramel. Java Moose features Kemps ice cream, which is a Minnesota-based company. In addition to the popular java chunk, other popular options available this season are maple nut, peppermint bon bon, and peanut butter revel. “We have pretty traditional customers, but the kids get creative with their flavor combinations. My kids love java chunk and peppermint bon bon together,” said Sarah Jorgenson Hallberg, one of the family members that runs Java Moose. Located adjacent to the Grand Marais harbor, Java Moose offers the perfect match of an ice cream cone and a walk around the
MaTaya Fairbanks and Andrew Hallberg enjoy an ice cream cone from Java Moose. | JAVA MOOSE harbor or sitting on the beach, enjoying the lake and surroundings. This summer, Java Moose is open 6 a.m.8 p.m., seven days a week (218 W. Hwy 61). The outdoor location, next to Lake Superior Trading Post in downtown Grand Marais, is open 8 a.m-5 p.m., seven days a week, but ice cream is only available at the indoor location. In Silver Bay, one restaurant is serving up two guilty pleasures: ice cream and pizza. Jimmy’s Pizza & Ice Cream Shoppe offers soft serve ice cream served up in all the best ways, from cones to sundaes and more. It was coincidental that ice cream was added to the Jimmy’s Pizza menu: the building purchased to open Jimmy’s was
the old Dairy Queen and still had all the ice cream equipment. As owner, Roger Jacobson, said, “Pizza and ice cream, why not?” So for the past 12 years, Jacobson and his staff have been offering the best of both to their customers. Lovers of twist cones, look no further. Jimmy’s offers chocolate, vanilla and twist soft serve, which is not always easy to find these days. If you usually go for Dairy Queen’s Blizzards, Jimmy’s has its own version called Storms for you to try. All the usual flavors are available, from peanut butter cup to banana cream pie. Cones and Storms are the most popular dessert fare, as well as Jimmy’s cinnamon pizza. While Jimmy’s Pizza does deliver pizza, don’t try to order ice cream for delivery—too messy.
Jimmy’s Pizza & Ice Cream Shoppe is open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (96 Outer Drive, Silver Bay). If you are looking for an international frozen treat or simply a delicious alternative to the standard ice cream, Va Bene Caffe in Duluth has you covered with 12 rotating flavors of gelato and sorbetto available every day. This Italian-focused cafe aims to bring the tastes of Italy to the North Shore, from the appetizers to desserts. Gelato and sorbetto are the frozen desserts offered. Gelato is European-style ice cream, made with very little air whipped into it and with less butterfat than most premium ice creams. Sorbetto, or sorbet, is a frozen dessert made NORTHERN WILDS
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By Kim Falter Gardening on the North Shore can be a challenge, but one vegetable you can count on in abundance is the bountiful zucchini. Technically a fruit, although used primarily in savory dishes like a vegetable, the zucchini finds its origins in the Americas. This can be misleading as the zucchini we all grow or purchase in our grocery stores is actually a cultivated variety founded in Italy. The zucchini is a member of the Cucurbita family, which includes pumpkins, winter squash and all other varieties of summer squash. The Cucurbita family of squash grew in wild abundance and variety throughout the Americas as far back as 7,000 years ago. A mainstay to the Native American diet, it was introduced to the European settlers and became readily adopted sustenance. Many explorers and settlers made the mistake of calling it a melon, as squash was unknown in Europe at that time. In the 1800s in northern Italy, Italian immigrants to the Americas brought back these wild squash and developed it into the zucchini we currently recognize. It was only around the 1920s that this zucchini cultivar was reintroduced back to the Americas and began large production in California. By 1928, there were records of over 60 zucchini varieties growing in the U.S. Now prolific around the world, the zucchini goes by many names. The original English word for squash is derived from the Narragansett (a tribe known to reside in what is currently Massachusetts) word askutasquash, which means “eaten when raw or green.” The term zucchini we know today was derived from the Italian word zucchina, from the diminutive zucca, which means “gourd, marrow, pumpkin, squash.” In France, Belgium and throughout the Scandinavian countries, the zucchini is known as a courgette, derived from the French diminutive courge, which means “gourd, marrow.” In the U.K.,
New Zealand and Ireland, they refer to a courgette as a marrow. In South Africa, the zucchini is harvested when finger-sized and called baby marrows. Members of the Cucurbita family can be divided into two groups: summer and winter squash. The zucchini would be considered of the summer squash variety in that it has thinner skin and does not store well. In contrast, the winter squash has a long growing season, tougher skin and storable. There are many varieties of summer squash. The zucchini variety alone comes in yellow, striped and dark green cultivars. You can also find round, patty pan and crooked neck varieties. When shopping for zucchini, you want to purchase them around 6-8 inches in length. They store well in your refrigerator for 3-5 days. Nutritionally, the zucchini is low in calories and high in folate, vitamin A, potassium and vitamin C. They are also a great source of antioxidants and fiber. Zucchini love to grow in temperate environments. Just give them enough sun and space and you will reap the benefits of this abundant crop. They prefer light, well-drained soil, so it is ideal to plant seeds a week after the chance of frost has past, in mounds, spaced approximately 3 feet apart. Zucchini need bees to produce fruit; if you notice female flowers shriveling up and dropping off, this is typically because they were under fertilized. You can self-pollinate by taking a small paint brush to collect pollen from the male flowers and transferring to the female flowers. Although all summer squash enjoy temperate climates, they are very sensitive to cold, so plan to lose your crop when that first frost looms. Production will begin mid to late summer and will be quite prolific. If conditions are correct you can expect to be overrun with zucchini. Don’t forget, August 8 is Leave a Zucchini on Your Neighbors Porch Day.
It’s summer—everything’s green, the woods are buzzing with life and everyone’s out enjoying the sun. Summer’s the season for paddling, swimming, mosquitoes, and, of course, crisp session beer. I’ve been spending a lot of time this summer canoeing in the Boundary Waters, so an inland brewery seemed a fitting place to check out for the month of July. This quest for an inland brew led me to the Boathouse Brew Pub in Ely and culminated in me getting my hands on a growler of their Extra Special Bitter (ESB); the Alimony Ale. Located on the edge of one of the largest wilderness areas in the lower 48 states, the Boathouse Brew Pub is an awesome place to check out before any trip into the northwoods. With their low ABV’s and smooth, approachable flavors, ESB’s tend to make good summer beers. I went with the Alimony Ale and was far from disappointed. Smooth, crisp and refreshing, the Alimony Ale is an easy drinking beer with enough flavor to keep things interesting. The malt body is balanced well by a subtle layer of bitterness, with definite notes of caramel accompanying a clean finish. Boathouse’s ESB is complex yet drinkable—exactly what a good ESB should be. While summer rages on and the warm air keeps us out and about in this beautiful place, there’s no better way to end a day than with a crisp, cool pint of something local. Cheers to summer! NORTHERN WILDS
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Recipes Zucchini Bread Adapted from the cookbook “From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Farm-Fresh, Seasonal Produce” 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 2 ½ cups zucchini, grated 1 cup sugar 4 eggs ½ cup oil 1 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two loaf pans. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Combine zucchini, sugar, eggs and oil in a large bowl and mix well. Stir dry ingredients in with the zucchini mixture just until combined. Toast nuts in hot oven 10-12 minutes, tossing often. Let nuts cool and fold into mixture. Transfer batter to loaf pans. Bake 50-55 minutes, remove pans and cool on racks.
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SERVES 4 8-12 flour tortillas 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise then sliced 1 small onion, sliced ½ teaspoon cinnamon 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds 3 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded Salt and pepper ½ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Zucchini ‘Spaghetti’ with Cherry Tomato Sauce
TOPPING: 2 avocados 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon chili powder Juice of one lemon Ground pepper Sauté zucchini slices and onion until slightly soft. Add garlic, cinnamon, chili pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté a few minutes to blend flavors, then add almonds. Remove from heat and add cilantro. For topping: blend all ingredients until smooth. Place tortilla on a lightly oiled hot griddle or skillet. On one half of the tortilla add ¼ cup zucchini mixture and top with 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Fold empty side of tortilla over on top of the cheese and heat until cheese has melted, flipping once. Top with avocado topping, salsa and sour cream.
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SERVES 4 2 pounds cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 small onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried) 1 tablespoon tomato paste Salt and pepper ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 pounds zucchini ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped Preheat oven to 375 degrees F., and line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Toss tomatoes, onion, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, oregano, tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Spread tomato mixture onto one of the baking sheets in one layer. Roast for 30 minutes. You can use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into roughly 1/8-inch noodles, but you can also use a julienne tool, or simply cut the zucchini lengthwise; then cut into desired noodle-like size. Toss zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt and remaining olive oil on the second baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes. Transfer squash to colander to remove any excess liquid. Place zucchini noodles in a large bowl and top with roasted tomato sauce. Toss gently, season with salt and pepper, top with fresh basil.
Taco-Stuffed Zucchini When you discover a zucchini in your garden well past the recommended 6-8 inches. 4 medium or 2 large zucchini, ends trimmed and cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef ½ cup onion, chopped fine 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste ½ cup salsa Salt, to taste TOPPINGS: Green onions, chopped Cilantro, chopped
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Scoop seeds from the zucchini halves using a spoon, leave 1/4-inch on the sides. Place zucchini in boiling water for one minute. Remove and arrange hollow side up in a large baking dish. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until almost done: approximately 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic and tomato paste. Cook another 3-5 minutes. Stir in salsa and remove from heat. Add salt to taste. Divide meat mixture among hollowed zucchini shells, cover with foil and bake 25-30 minutes. Add toppings and serve.
Don’t let ticks have all the fun this summer By Amy Schmidt Summer is officially here; and so are the ticks. From mid-May to mid-July, ticks are at their peak and, for a multitude of reasons, it pays to be aware. Formerly considered a simple nuisance, ticks are now known to carry germs that can cause at least 15 different human diseases, including Lyme’s and Powassan, with some diseases being transmitted from tick to host (the host being you, me and any other animal) in a matter of minutes. With facts like these, it is tempting to avoid the outdoors altogether. But what fun would that be? Summer on the beautiful North Shore is meant for delightful days spent in nature. Nature can’t be enjoyed from the couch. First, it needs to be mentioned that not all ticks carry disease and that not all animals bit by a tick will get a disease. That said, a brief overview of ticks and how they operate is warranted. Drawn to grassy, brushy or wooded areas, ticks spend their days waiting for a host to pass by. Because they cannot jump or fly, ticks perch themselves in a position called questing, with back legs attached to the grass blade or leaf they are sitting on and their front legs reaching forward toward an impending host. When the host passes, they quickly climb aboard. Some ticks will attach almost immediately,
while others will crawl around in search of an area where the skin is thin, such as the ear. Once attached, they slowly feed on the blood of the host until they drop off and prepare for the next stage of their life. After that last paragraph, the couch is starting to look pretty nice, right? Fortunately, there are ways to decrease your chance of attracting ticks and, if all else fails, of removing them quickly. Because ticks like grassy, wooded areas, keep your property mowed and walk in the center of hiking trails when in the woods. Wearing long-sleeve shirts and tucking pants into socks creates a barrier against ticks, while light-colored clothing makes it easier to spot ticks that have attached to the clothing. Repellents can be used (make sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines) and there are even some pre-treated clothing items on the market. Every evening, do a “tick check,” paying close attention to hidden areas such as the groin, arm pits, backs of knees, ears and hairline. When you shower, use a washcloth to dislodge any ticks that haven’t embedded. When doing laundry, use a dryer on high heat to dry clothing. If you do find an embedded tick, stick with the basics for removal and forget all the fancy methods. Simply grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible (use tweezers
if you have them) and pull with a steady, even pressure. Wash the area thoroughly with alcohol and then with soap and water. If, in the next weeks, you develop a rash, fever or achiness, make an appointment with your doctor.
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Northern Trails My Favourite Fish to Eat By Gord Ellis
Eating fish is something I’ve enjoyed throughout my life. It is both the perfect counterpoint to wild game and a great source of healthy protein that is full of good things. A meal of fresh fish is just one of the rewards an angler gets to enjoy after a day on the water. However, picking my favourite fish to eat is not a simple task. There are many that are excellent on the table, for all sorts of different reasons. So here, rated from 1-to-6, are my favourite fish to eat. So let’s work down the list.
6. Brook trout
Specs are easily the most beautiful fish in the swim, and they are not too bad in a frying pan either. One of my fondest childhood memories is coming home from McVicar Creek, with two or three fresh caught 10-inch specs in my creel. I would gut them, remove the head and then roll the fish in flour. Then, I’d put a big chunk of butter in a frying pan, heat it up and drop those specs in. The sound and smell of that trout frying is still vivid today, 40 years later. Once the meat was cooked white, I’d put them on the plate, split the back and pull out the rib cage. Salt, pepper and lemon would be the finishing touch. The remaining fish was eaten, crunchy skin, fins and all. Delicious.
5. Pike
Yes, Pike have Y bones. But five minutes on YouTube will answer any questions about how to remove them. It’s easy. So the only other question is whether pike meat tastes good? Pike is both delicious and—some would say—better than walleye. I’m not convinced of that, but having eaten Mike Harding of Thunder Bay with a chinook salmon. | GORD ELLIS NORTHERN WILDS
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much pike in my life, I’m quite satisfied to have them on this list. The colder the water the pike comes from, the better the meat quality seems to be. I’ve caught pike in the Nipigon system that had meat the colour of salmon. Try using baked pike fillets as the base for a “pizza” with cheese, pepperoni and pineapple. Truly delicious.
4. Splake
A hatchery hybrid of lake trout and brook trout, the splake is better tasting than both of its parents. Perhaps it is hybrid vigour, or maybe it is some genetic anomaly, but splake are truly a unique delight. Smoked, fried, baked or grilled, it is tough to beat them. They are stocked into put-and-take lakes to be caught, so it is a 100 percent guilt-free harvest. Fill that limit and eat like a king.
3. Salmon
Whether it be a chinook or coho, the Pacific salmon of Lake Superior are fantastic to eat. A grilled salmon slab, drizzled with a little lemon pepper and butter, is a meal to die for. The meat of a salmon is firm, red and a unique flavour compared to all other fish. Smoked Pacific salmon is delicious, and canned salmon makes a fabulous sandwich. If you are the kind of person who shares what you catch, a chunk of salmon will make you a very welcome guest indeed.
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2. Walleye
It goes without saying that walleye are fantastic to eat. The meat is white, firm and flaky. It has no hint of fishiness and is almost impossible to wreck when cooked, no matter how hard someone tries. My only quibble with walleye is that as they get larger, the meat seems to be a little coarser and the flavour not quite as pleasant. So these days, my “eater” walleye top out at about 18 inches. Yet the fillets of a walleye from 15-17 inches, rolled in crumbs and deep fried to a golden brown, is truly about as good as it gets.
1. Perch
Although small in size and lacking some of the sporting attributes of other sporting gamefish on this list, perch are my favourite fish to eat. The meat is light, sweet and truly delicious. They are fantastic deep fried, but broiled perch fillets with some parmesan and butter drizzled on them is about as good as fish gets. Sure, they are labour intensive to clean and you need quite a few to feed a family, but that is the cost of doing business. There is a reason why so many people spend so much time chasing perch each winter. They are that good to eat. So that is my half dozen favourite fish to eat. My apologies to lake trout, rainbow trout, burbot, smallmouth bass and crappie, all of which likely deserve a place on the list. Variety truly is the spice of life. Enjoy the summer and don’t forget to have a fish-based shore lunch at least once before the leaves turn.
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A Quiet Celebration of Summer By Shawn Perich When we reach July, summer is already beginning to slip away, even though it has just begun. We’ve passed the Summer Solstice, marking the longest day in the year. For those of us who pay attention to such things, it’s all downhill to winter from here. Fortunately, it’s a slow ride. Deliciously long evenings linger through July. I try to make the most of them, fly-rod in hand. Right around sunset, large Hexagenia mayflies emerge from the bottom of lakes and ponds where they’ve spent their nymphal lives, swim to the surface and transform into elegant mayflies. After doing so, they rest on the surface of the water for moments or minutes before taking flight to begin their one-day mating ritual. As they rest on the surface, the mayflies become the main course for just about every fish swimming beneath them; trout, bass, whitefish and even walleyes. I like to cast a phony mayfly amongst them and fool those fish. The Hex hatch, as it is known to fly anglers, is the highlight of my fishing year. For two or three weeks, the evening dry fly fishing is as good as it gets, anywhere. The big mayflies are a significant source of protein appearing at the peak of the growing season. Fish large and small show little caution as they gobble them up, creating a fishing situation where even a duffer stands a good chance of catching them with a dry fly, considered by some to be the epitome of angling. Be that as it may, a summer evening spent casting flies to cooperative fish is just plain fun. For me, fishing the hatch, as it is called, is most often a solitary experience. Typically, I head out after supper for any one of a number of lakes not far from home. The sun is sinking toward the black spruce lining the lake’s western shoreline as I slip the canoe into the water. On the best evenings, the breeze is barely a whisper and the lake surface is calm, although I’ve often caught fish as my fly bobbed on the wavelets created by a light wind. On most evenings, I’m on the water before the hatch begins, so I scan the surface, looking for the telltale silhouettes of resting mayflies, which look like tiny sailboats. Sometimes, I’ll see the distant splash of a feeding fish. If I see continued splashes, I’ll move closer to investigate them. On a river, feeding trout generally take up a position and then rise to the surface to eat insects drifting with the current. Most likely they will continue rising in the same place. You can watch a feeding fish and determine where it is rising before you make a cast to catch it. On a lake, surface-feeding fish are on the move, actively seeking mayflies. When you see a rise, you must determine what direction the fish is swimming and then cast ahead of it. Since the fish is beneath the water and thus invisible, the only way you can learn how to do this is with practice. I’ve been practicing for years. Usually, I begin my evening making “blind” casts in hopes a cruising fish will find my floating fly. Once the mayflies appear and fish begin rising to them, my casts become more deliberate. If a fish rises to a mayfly within casting range, I try to place my fly in its path. Sometimes I’m rewarded with an immediate rise, or maybe not. Sometimes I’ll let the fly float for a minute or more before casting again. Fishing during the hatch is best described as frenzied. While I’ve never timed how long the period of peak fishing activity lasts, it is generally 30 minutes or less. On many evenings, it is past 9 p.m. before the mayflies appear and the action usually turns off like a switch as darkness falls. In between, the fish gulp and slash at the mayflies as they gorge themselves with food. You have to catch fish, play and land them, then clean off, fluff and dry your fly so it floats when you cast out again. Woe to the angler who must untangle a leader or tie on a fresh fly during the heat
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Fishing during the hatch is best described as frenzied. of the action. You have to deal with fading light, swarming mosquitoes and the adrenaline surge created by being surrounded by aggressively feeding fish. This is no time for shaky fingers. Nor is it time to realize, as I have, that you should have brought a flashlight. Of course, you could stow a second fly rod that is rigged and ready to fish. Something I like about fishing the hatch is the simplicity. You don’t need a lot of gear other than a fly rod and a handful of flies that imitate Hexes. Bug dope is a necessity. I usually bring a jacket because it often becomes chilly as darkness falls. I rarely use a landing net, preferring to land my fish by hand. Occasionally, when attached to a feisty 20-inch trout or walleye, I wish there was a net in the canoe. My flies have barbless hooks to make it easier to unhook fish and, if I choose to do so, release them. On a good night during the hatch, I may land a half dozen trout or walleyes. Sometimes, when fishing on a lake where they exist, I’m lucky enough to land a lake whitefish. They typically run three or four pounds and put
up a heck of a fight. Best of all, I have fresh whitefish for dinner the following evening. For me, fishing the hatch is a quiet celebration of summer. I’ve had numerous encounters with loons, beavers, mergansers and moose out there. The critters seem to accept the unobtrusive presence of a fly-fisherman, going about their activities as though I don’t exist. I’ve watched the setting sun paint the sky and clouds with subtle and striking beauty before the colors fade into the dusk as the sun sinks into the trees. Then I’ve enjoyed the coy winks of fireflies in the shoreline vegetation. Often, I’m all alone on the lake; the only sound the ominous hum of mosquitoes and other insects overhead. I try to experience all of this, as many evenings as I can manage, before the hatch comes to an end. The height of summer is a time so fine and so fleeting that I want to make the most of it before it slips away.
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Be sure to bring a compass when visiting Magnetic Rock, located up the Gunflint Trail. | TRAVIS NOVITSKY
By Casey Fitchett It happens to even the most seasoned hikers and explorers: you get stuck in a rut. Thankfully, it’s not typically a literal rut; it’s the repetition rut. It can make you wonder what you haven’t seen—or don’t even know about— yet. Perhaps you’ve hit some of the popular highlights of the North Shore already—Artist 52
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Point in Grand Marais, Oberg Mountain in Lutsen, High Falls in Grand Portage—and you are looking to switch it up. If the quest is for a never-before-seen waterfall, historic site, or geologic phenomenon, here are five of the more “hidden” gems that will nudge you right out of that routine.
Kelso Lake Rock
On the far side of Kelso Lake on a small, bald island is a large boulder perched on three smaller rocks. Though no one is exactly sure, some believe this to be a dolmen, a navigational aide placed deliberately by Vikings in the fifth century. It is thought that the Vikings’ quest for gold led them through Kelso Lake, all the way to Lujenida Lake. Others believe that the formation is just a happenstance from when the glacial ice retreated around 10,000 years ago. Bill Hansen, the owner of Sawbill Canoe Outfitters on the Sawbill Trail, is a wealth of information about the Kelso Lake Rock.
Kelso Lake Rock makes a fun day trip. | PAUL SUNDBERG
“In the 1970s a Harvard professor wrote a book about the formation and all of a sudden we had people coming out of the woodwork to look at it,” said Hansen. “Back in the 1920s there was a lookout tower on Kelso. The guys that built the lookout tower could have done it and used it as a marker for the trail. It really could be ancient, or it could be 100 years old.”
Curious visitors anxious to make their own determination about the origins of the boulder should know that it is in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and a trip will require a permit. “It’s a fun day trip,” said Hansen. “It takes about 1.5 hours to paddle to it, so just about three hours round trip.” Whether hiking on popular trails or seeking out the hidden gems, trail safety is important. Weather can change at a moment’s notice on the North Shore, so be sure to bring layers. The trails and rocks can be slippery, especially after a rain, so take extra caution near ledges and on downhill sections. As most visitors and residents of the North Shore can attest to, sunscreen and bug repellant are particularly useful in the summer months. Last, but of course not least: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
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Magnetic Rock Hikers looking for real solitude will find it up the Gunflint Trail. Despite the name, the Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) is actually a paved road that runs out of Grand Marais 63 miles to the Canadian border. Roughly 50 minutes from town up the trail is a parking lot on the east side of the road with a path leading to Magnetic Rock. Because the trek goes through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, hiking it requires a self-issued day permit that is available at the trailhead.
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phenomenon, Magnetic Rock. It has a strong magnetic attraction and is a remnant of the Glacial Period. Be sure to take your compass to see how the rock makes it spin. This three-mile round trip is classified as easy with not much elevation change. Though the trail does continue onto the Gunflint Lake Hiking Trails past the rock, it is recommended that hikers get a trails map before attempting.
The path leads hikers across Larch Creek and through the burn of 1974 to the massive 60-foot rock
More than 150 years ago, Father Frederic Baraga had just completed a stormy canoe trip on Lake Superior and wanted to offer a “thank you” to the Lord. He was so grateful to have lived through his harrowing experience that he built a small wooden cross at the mouth of the Cross River in what is now the township of Schroeder. Magnetic Rock is a three-mile round trip hike. | KATIE VIREN
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One stormy day, Father Baraga learned of a possible epidemic in Grand Portage and set out in his canoe to reach the community there. As the storm became more violent, he and his Ojibwe companion battled the swells and were eventually blown into the mouth of the Cross River. That Thanksgiving, Father Baraga showed his appreciation with a small wooden cross. His original cross has since been replaced with a granite one and is accompanied by a plaque that tells the story.
White Sky Rock is a short one-mile hike that is accessible from the Caribou Trail (County Road 4) in Lutsen. A parking lot is located approximately four miles up the Caribou Trail on the right side of the road at the public boat launch. A Superior Hiking Trail sign marks the path, which ventures across the street and uphill into the woods.
The Cross River is at Mile Marker 78 on Highway 61. For a quick leg-stretcher on the way to or from Duluth, park at the Father Baraga’s Cross Wayside; the monument hike is 0.3 miles one way.
Kjersti Vick is a Lutsen-ite and a frequenter of the White Sky Rock jaunt. “There are numerous stunning vistas and canyons around Cook County, but a few of these hidden gems lure you back time and time again,” said Vick, who is also the marketing manager at Visit Cook County, the local area tourism marketing organization. “White Sky Rock in Lutsen is nearly in my backyard, but is always one of my favorite go-to’s when I’m in the mood for a quick workout with an outstanding view.”
Father Baraga was born in Eastern Europe and came to the North Shore in 1830 to minister to the Ottawa and Ojibwe tribes. He was nicknamed the “snowshoe priest” because of his travels in the winter.
White Sky Rock provides an amazing view. | KJERSTI VICK Though the trek is just a mile round trip, there is about a 230-foot elevation gain in that short distance. For hikers who are keen to see the stars, White Sky Rock is a great option if you have a headlamp. “It also happens to be a great spot to watch the full moon rise because you get a
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Venus reigns over the morning sky this month. The queen of planets rises two and a half hours ahead of the sun on July 1, with its lead growing to three hours by the 31st. In the second week of July, go out before the sky starts to lighten and watch the V-shaped face of Taurus, the bull, graze Venus as it sweeps by the planet. Aldebaran, Taurus’s brightest star, marks the eye of the bull, but on the 12th Venus poses as the celestial bovine’s second eye. On the 20th, a waning crescent moon visits Venus—always a pretty sight. Jupiter comes out in the southwest at nightfall, moving lower and more westward as the month goes by. On the 28th it, too, gets a moon visit, but from a thick waxing crescent. Saturn also comes out at nightfall, in the south between sinuous Scorpius, to the west, and the Teapot of Sagittarius, to the east. This is a great time to see Saturn and these constellations in the evening. Don’t miss the graceful Teaspoon of stars hanging over the handle of the Teapot.
Look high in the south to southwest for kite-shaped Bootes, the herdsman, anchored by brilliant Arcturus. Just east of Bootes hangs Corona Borealis, the northern crown, ornamented by Gemma (or Alphecca), its brightest star. If you have a star chart, try finding Libra, the scales, just west of Scorpius; and Ophiuchus, the snake handler, above Saturn and Antares. If you venture out before midnight, try to go between the 15th and the 27th or 28th, when interference from the moon will be absent or minimal. July’s full moonrises at 8:31 p.m. on the 8th, reaching perfect fullness at 11:07 p.m. Algonquin Indians called this the full buck moon, for the sprouting antlers on buck deer, or the full thunder moon, as thunderstorm season is now upon us. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth campus. For more information and viewing schedules, see the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at: d.umn.edu/planet.
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VITALS: This 387-acre lake sits entirely in Cook County. It has a maximum depth of 15 feet, with 4.71 miles of shoreline and water clarity down to 6.5 feet. FISH SPECIES PRESENT: Bluegill, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, sunfish, walleye, white sucker and yellow perch.
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The majority of the open water in the lake is 15-feet deep, though the edges are shallower and host aquatic plant communities, and there are a few humps to key in on surrounded by that deeper water. There’s also an island in the southern part
PANFISH: As mentioned, the lake does have weedy edges, and an aquatic plant survey conducted by Minnesota DNR in 2012, documented the flora in the southwest end of the lake, which included submersed, emergent, floating-leaf and shoreline plants, many of which will give cover, attracting both panfish and predators such as pike. Bluegill, hybrid sunfish, pumpkinseeds, sunfish and yellow perch have all been documented in the lake, and that most recent survey showed most of the bluegills to be under 5 inches, though there were a handful surveyed above that, including a fish in the 10- to 11-inch range.
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WALLEYE: Clara’s walleye population is naturally-sustaining, and the most recent fisheries survey of the lake turned up 10 different year classes. At that time, there were a lot of fish showing up in the 12- to 14-inch range, 15- to 19-inch range and 20to 24-inch range. No fish registered in any size classes above that.
PIKE: Most of the pike that showed up in the most recent fisheries survey in 2007 fell between 15 and 24 inches. There were a few in the 25- to 29-inch range, and one in the 30- to 34-inch range. Suffice it to say, with yellow perch, sunfish and white suckers present, the pike population has the potential to produce some big fish in this lake. That survey turned up pike from eight different year classes, and growth rates were average for the lake class. With a handful of homes on the southern shore of the lake, it’s unclear how much pressure the northern pike fishery receives, and whether that limits many fish reaching trophy size.
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Wild Traditions 10 Tips for Sustainable Foraging By Julia Prinselaar
Before the mid-1990s, many Quebecers remember growing up eating wild-harvested leeks. From the southern states to eastern Canada, there are entire festivals based around this bulbous, woodland ephemeral. Also known as ramps, these wild relatives of the onion gained a surge in popularity, filling tables at Quebec farmer’s markets and dinner plates at upscale restaurants— that is, until there were nearly none left. In 1995, the province of Quebec made it illegal to sell wild leeks in an effort to conserve dwindling populations, brought to the brink by commercial over-harvesting. Foraging for wild foods can be a useful tool to engage with the landscape, but with all its hype in today’s mainstream media—from Facebook groups on the Internet to celebrity chefs that specialize in wild game—ecological stewardship is a critical component to foraging best practices. For more on this issue, I spoke with a friend in southern Ontario. Chris Gilmour is a forager and co-owner of Wild Muskoka Botanicals, a producer of artisan wild foods and cocktail mixers. He lives on forested acreage with his wife and business partner, Laura Gilmour, outside of Huntsville, Ontario. With respective backgrounds in forestry and ecological consulting, they have a combined 12 years of experience interacting with the land for both work and play. “We’re seeing a huge growth in the interest of [foraging], I mean our plant walks have waiting lists these days,” said Chris. But he takes caution. “With all the available information, a lot of the people going out are coming from urban areas or at least
Chanterelles [ABOVE] and golden chanterelles [BELOW]. | PAUL DROMBOLI Paul Dromboli with a container full of yellowfoot chanterelles. | PAUL DROMBOLI backgrounds that lack deep understanding of ecology, and how ecosystems function. As an organization, we see wild foraging as an amazing tool set for people to build that relationship and understanding, but it’s a path that people need to move along really slowly and intently as opposed to just getting really excited and diving in, because there is a lot to know to do it in a good way.”
Without that knowledge, it can be easy to impart poor harvesting techniques and practices—especially if wild foods are being gathered for markets or wholesale. Chris recalls when he and Laura went to one of their favourite wild leek patches last year and came across an “absolute mess.” “People were coming in and digging up huge patches of bulbs, cutting the tops off.
The tops are totally edible, we actually only harvest the leek tops because you can actually do that in a completely sustainable way. And people were discarding the leek tops and leaving them there to rot, but they taste exactly the same as the bulbs. People were digging up the bulbs and leaving the soil exposed, which now leaves the mycorrhiza exposed in the soil, which is killing back fungi, which is made of organisms.” Wild leeks or ramps aren’t as common along the North Shore, but the chaga mushroom is. Chris said he’s also wit-
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King bolete mushroom. | PAUL DROMBOLI 5. Tackle invasives: A great place to start is with invasive species. Garlic mustard is incredibly abundant, incredibly healthy, and you can take as much as you like. 6. Roots vs. shoots: Wild foods are prized for different parts: roots, leaves, fruits or the entire plant. Some take years to reach maturity. A good place to start is harvesting leaves of things that grow in abundance. 7. Know the look-alikes: Many plants and edibles, including mushrooms, have poisonous look-alikes. Some grow closely together or in the same habitat range. Chris recommends Peterson’s Field Guide to Venomous Animals and Poisonous Plants. “Don’t go foraging without that one.” And be sure to reference at least two field guides and consult an expert to confirm a plant or mushroom’s identity. 8. Eat the weeds: Many unwanted plants are edible and turn up in backyard gardens. Purslane, chickweed, dandelion and lamb’s quarters are all common “weeds” in the garden that are entirely edible and have useful medicinal properties. John Kallas’ book, Edible Wild Plants, offers recipes and cooking techniques for these nutritious greens.
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9. Give back: There are ways that you can implement stewardship practices. Chris and Laura help to propagate wild leeks by digging up a clump of bulbs and planting them in a different area. “Some of the new places where we harvest from actually have more leeks than where we started harvesting,” said Chris. Similar practices can be done with other plants. 10. Be humble: Remember, having some experience with a wild edible doesn’t make you an expert. “I frequently see people go and take a plant walk and then start teaching other people, and harvesting stuff and bringing it to places to share with very little knowledge,” said Chris. Bear in mind that there’s a big responsibility in teaching others about wild plants and mushrooms. “If someone makes a mistake and gets sick, that’s your responsibility because you opened that door for them,” he cautions.
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The Forked Fungus Beetle By Wayne P. Steffens Everyone knows the tropical rainforest and other faraway lands are flush with strange and fascinating insects. But there are some unusual and exotic insect residents here in the Northern Wilds too, like the forked fungus beetle. Most people have never heard of it or seen it, but the forked fungus beetle is widespread in the region and is also found in many forested areas from the Great Plains to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Scientists call it Bolitotherus cornutus, and what it lacks in size, color and speed it makes up for in unique appearance and interesting habits. A mere half-inch long, forked fungus beetles sport no bright colors or blinking lights, and they don’t do anything glamorous like eat mosquitoes or pollinate alfalfa. They aren’t fuzzy and buzzy like bees. They have lumpy brown faces that only a mother could love. Both sexes are covered in warty tubercles, and the males with their namesake forked “horns” resemble miniature six-legged dinosaurs. Males actually have two sets of horns, one small pair above the mouth and a larger pair behind the head on the thorax. These horns come into play when arguing over females. Males will use their horns to pry other males off of females they are courting, and males with larger horns have an advantage in these tussles.
Ganoderma on hemlock. | WAYNE P. STEFFENS posite direction and strokes the female’s head and thorax with his hind legs and abdomen until she decides he is egg-worthy. For copulation, the male turns around and faces the same direction as the female. The male will stay with the female for up to several hours after mating in a behavior known as mate guarding. This prevents other males from mating and ensures that the first male’s sperm actually fertilizes eggs.
Not surprisingly, their diet consists of fungi, and fungi in the genus Ganoderma are preferred over most other types. This preference for easily found fungi that many people are already familiar with provides an easy way to find the beetles, and they are worth looking for. Anyone who has spent time in a mature deciduous forest has probably seen Ganoderma. These bracket or shelf fungi grow in clusters and protrude horizontally from the lower trunk of old, rotten or damaged trees. They are usually brown, gray or red, and one known as Reishi is sought for its purported medicinal properties. Another species is known as artist’s conk, because the lower surface is white and can be used for writing or artwork. They often occur on old sugar maple and hemlock stumps, but they can also occur on other species. It’s difficult to find significant growths of these fungi between late spring and late summer without finding forked fungus beetles. Holes in the brackets about a quarter inch wide are a good sign that the beetles are there. They are well-camouflaged and look like a chunk of bark
The female forked fungus beetle lacks horns. | WAYNE P. STEFFENS or woody debris at first glance, but with practice it gets much easier to see through their disguise. They can be found on both upper and lower surfaces of the brackets and sometimes on the adjacent tree bark or in crevices and woodpecker holes. Although primarily nocturnal, they can also be active during the day. Feeding, courtship and mating can sometimes be observed during the day in well-shaded maple or hemlock stands. Courtship lasts several hours, during which the male climbs aboard the female facing the op-
Females lay one or two eggs at a time in cracks of the fungi, where the larvae feed, grow and pupate into adults that can live several years. Females that overwinter as adults lay eggs in late spring and these mature into adults by fall. Overwintering larvae emerge as adults during the summer and lay eggs in the fall, and the subsequent larvae complete the cycle by overwintering. Since shelf fungi are very durable and they may regrow on the same tree for many years, it’s often possible to find the beetles at the same tree for several years. Although forked fungus beetles are able to fly, they rarely disperse more than a few hundred feet. There are some exceptions though. In one study, a beetle moved over a half-mile in one day.
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Strange Tales Innovations from the Aboriginal Peoples By Elle AndraWarner
Though the country of Canada came into existence 150 years ago on July 1, the land had already been inhabited for many thousands of years by the First Peoples of the Americas, and many of their ancient inventions and innovations are now part of modern society. In the 2014 article “10 Native Inventions and Innovations That Changed the World” that appeared in the online magazine Indian Country Today, writer Vincent Shilling wrote, “Soon after the arrival of Columbus, detailed descriptions of the inventions of Indigenous peoples began to make their way back to Europe…..Indigenous cultures have created thousands upon thousands of innovations that are in use today in the most modern of practices.” In 2000, ancestral innovators were recognized by singer-songwriter Buffy Saint Marie when she was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Letters Degree by Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. Her convocation address, which included highlighting some of the breakthroughs of Aboriginal peoples in science and technology, inspired the university to develop a handbook of Aboriginal innovations “to educate the public about Aboriginal innovations and their impacts on Canada and the world.” Lakehead University had a long list of agricultural innovations, and noted that “six of what are considered the 15 most crucial world food crops originated with American Indians: maize (which became corn), potato, manioc, sweet potato, common bean and peanut.” Other agricultural crops cultivated by First Nations included squash, avocado, cacao (about 2,000 years ago Mayans made chocolate from it), tomatoes and wild rice (actually a cereal grain, misnamed by Europeans). The Aboriginal peoples of North America were the ultimate foragers of the forest, using over 500 species of wild plants for food and more than 500 plants for indigenous medicine (The Canadian Encyclopedia); like boiling the tree bark and needles of an evergreen tree to make a vitamin C tonic for scurvy (saved lives of seafaring Europeans). They used willow tree bark (including pussy willows) to reduce fever and pain as it contained salicylic acid, the basis of today’s aspirin. From the wild geranium, they derived the astringent witch hazel; used wild ginger root for earaches; strawberry leaves and roots to treat fevers, diarrhea, mouth and gum problems; chokecherry leaves,
“An Indian Ball-Play” by George Catlin, 1846-1850, Choctaw Indians. Native American ball games often involved hundreds of players. | WIKIMEDIA to transport people and/or loads; whalebone or walrus tusk snow goggles with narrow slits (created by Inuit to prevent snow blindness); life-jacket style garments created by Inuit of sealskin worn while hunting whales; and, while the origin of snowshoes is believed to be from 4,000 to 6,000 years ago starting in Central Asia, credit goes to the American Aboriginals for perfecting the traditional snowshoe for transportation. A First Nation quote passed down from generation to generation: “The white man always atThe Moccasin Game being played at a trading post in Onamia, tempted to avoid the snow Minnesota, sometime prior to 1950s. | POSTCARD COLLECTION or skirt it, whereas the InAre duck/goose hunting dian always looked for the A popular Ojibway gambling game dat- best way to walk on it and live in harmony decoys a modern invention? Well, up in the James Bay region of ing back thousands of years was the com- with nature.” northern Ontario, the ancient Cree hunters plex Moccasin Game. Did you know that 26 U.S. states derive created life-sized tamarack birds as hunting A few years ago, while visiting the Kay- their name from Native Americans, includdecoys during their annual spring and fall Nah-Chi-Wan-Nung Historical Centre ing the name Minnesota from the Dakota hunts, placing them on the water to lure on Rainy River west of Fort Frances, we Sioux “mni-sota” meaning turbid or cloudy waterfowl. They were made by binding learned from our guide that it was tradi- water? The name Canada is generally actwigs from the tamarack tree into the liketionally a man’s team game based on psy- cepted to derive from Huron-Iroquois word ness of a Canada goose. chology, knowledge of human behaviour “Kanata” meaning village or settlement, In sports, a variety of ball games were and a complicated counting system, and while Ontario is from either the Huron invented in Native America, some in- could be played for weeks with the game word meaning “great lake” or Iroquoian volving hundreds of players. In the Great moving from place to place. word meaning “beautiful water.” Lakes region, an early form of lacrosse was Aboriginal inventions for the transportaplayed by First Nations players, including tion and the outdoors include canoes (birch the Ojibway, and according to Governtree bark made the best canoes); kayaks ment of Canada, First Nations created the (pointed and watertight, made by the Ingame of lawn darts using shucked green uit of Canadian Arctic from sealskin with corn (kernels removed) with feathers atwhalebone for frame); toboggans of birch tached to the dart. bark and roots to cure colds, bronchitis and indigestion; white birch bark and leaves to heal various skin problems; wintergreen oil to sooth sore muscles; spruce sap to make chewing gum; and many more. And surprisingly, back in pre-Columbian times, a type of ancient syringe/hypodermic needle was used to inject medicine under the skin by North American healers, fashioned from hollow bird bones to which they attached small animal bladders (credit for inventing the syringe goes to Scotsman Alexander Wood in 1853).
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40X E COYOTE RIDGE GRAND MARAIS
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44 CHIPPEWA TRAIL GRAND MARAIS
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1 Car Garage MLS# 6029524 Price: $200,000
10.87 acres. Commercial-Light Industrial. Divisible. MLS# 6029656 Price: $295,000
216 ft. of Devil’s Track Lake, 2000+ sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 3 Car Garage MLS# 6029118 Price: $349,900
10 ONGSTAD RD. HOVLAND
18 PENDANT LAKE TRAIL GRAND MARAIS
E. PINE MTN. RD. GRAND MARAIS
6.7 acre parcel. Close to Devil’s Track. Motivated MLS# 6029034 Price: $39,500
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Amazing 40 acre Lake Superior view lot. Power. Divisible MLS# 6029653 Price: $599,000
338 ft. of Lake Superior on 14.53 acres. 1 Bedroom Cabin, Garage, Dock MLS# 6029532 Price: $329,000
3 Bedroom 1 Bath with loft on beautiful 5.25 acres.Open floorplan. Fireplace. Large 30 x 40 garage. MLS# 6026546 Price: $254,900
406 E 1ST AVE GRAND MARAIS
5X CTY RD 7 GRAND MARAIS
E. PINE MTN. RD. GRAND MARAIS
Sale ng i d n e P 5 acres parcel. Close to Devil’s Track. Motivated MLS# 6029035 Price: $39,500
253 S. SHORE DR. GRAND MARAIS
Great 5 Acre lot. Desirable location. Priced to sell. MLS# TBD Price: $40,000
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Location-Location-Location 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Spacious, Stainless Appliances MLS# 6028074 Price: $263,9000
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On Lake Superior
4512 Cascade Beach Rd
1388 Croftville Rd
1000’ of beautifully rugged and secluded shore. 6 lots, house structure; you finish the interior, plus more than 30A of land to ensure ample exclusivity and privacy.
68 Trailsyde
Amazing cabin with cobblestone fireplace, all wood floors & tons of windows, nestled in by the water’s edge. 400’ of meandering ledgerock shoreline on 2.97A.
Cute and cozy 2BR, 1BA renovated about 12 years ago and the remodel was oversee by a local architect. .92A with 162’ easily accessible shoreline.
MLS 6026201 $995,000
MLS 6027295 $599,900
MLS 6029398 $395,000
E Hwy 61
4012 Cascade Beach Rd
9140 W Hwy 61
50 Stonegate Rd
Spacious 3BR, 2BA home. Every BR has stunning views of the lake. Large deck, darling timber frame bunkhouse; 300’ shore, 30 x 40 pole barn, 2 car garage and woodshed.
Just feet from the shore, 856 sq ft cabin, circa 1956, but redone 12 years ago, keeping some of the beams and vertical logs from original cabin. 101’ shore, .92A.
MLS 6027781 $499,900
One-room cabin on 8.2A with shingle, pebble shore. Interior is unfinished, ready for your special plans. There’s enough space inside for a modest 2BR retreat.
MLS 6029051 $299,000 PENDING
MLS 6028143 $154,900
Com m e r c ia l
Lake Superior Lots
Choice home on magical Black Point on coveted Cascade Beach Road. 3BR/3BA, wood burning fireplace and deck to enjoy the beautiful sunsets!!
MLS 6028127 $620,000 PENDING
L a ke S u p e r i o r V i e w
Co Rd 67 $72,000 - $82,000 8 N. Broadway
Prime commercial property with immediate income. Generate a cash flow with living, rentals, and owner run business space below. Great location for tourism near ample parking.
MLS 6029037 $479,500
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 2161688 $199,900
57XX East Hwy 61 - $89,500
4.10A Lake Superior lot; 280’ shore. Driveway, septic mound, and underground electric already in place. Easy-to-walk shingle/small cobble beach.
MLS 6028143
2884 W Hwy 61 - $279,900
1.30A, very attractive piece of vacant lakeshore located just past Terrace Point. 371’ of stunning ledgerock shoreline, with incredible views of the Grand Marais Harbor and the Sawtooth Mountain Ridge Line.
MLS 6027340
2888 W Hwy 61 - $249,900
Fabulous views of both Artist Point and the Sawtooth Mountains! Stunning Lake Superior lot with 1.24A, 200’ ledgerock shoreline embedded with Thomsonite Stones.
MLS 6027323
10 1st Ave West
Premiere downtown Grand Marais location! Commercial building consists of 1650 square feet with 35’ of street frontage. Flexible layout of building allows for multiple options.
MLS 6024812 $224,900
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108-2 Gunflint Trail
Great commercial location with access off Gunflint Trail and Co. Rd. 7. Additional property available, or purchase with less frontage if you only want the shop building & area.
MLS 6024280 $149,900
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Check out the views from these properties! 2 .7 - 3.48A with all utilities readily available - electric, broadband & telephone. DNR owned Lake Superior shoreline across the road so you can have the enjoyment of the lake without the cost.
MLS 6024403
Gunflint Trail - $97,500
Year round 6.46A on county maintained road with plenty of privacy. The cleared path up the property will help you visualize your future home on the North Shore! Also in close proximity to hiking, biking & skiing trails!
MLS 6026498
Co Rd 7 - $69,900
Beautifully wooded 7.7A, wonderful views of Lake Superior, just minutes from town on a county maintained road. Septic sites id’d, building site has been identified.
MLS 6026821
Raven Feather Rd - $119,900
6.65A of nicely wooded land just west of Grand Marais. End of road location with federal land to the west with incredible views of Lake Superior.
MLS 6027354
Homes & Cabins
319 E 2nd Ave
Purchase three rental units for the price of a single home, or the lower units can be combined leaving a nice little family home with a studio apartment overhead. Or restore home into a two story single family home.
MLS 6027869 $168,000
176 Camp 15 Loop
210 Bloomquist Mtn Rd 2BR, 2BA year-round home with all the modern amenities, in a private remote setting. Open living space is perfect for entertaining. All on 6A!
Quality built 3BR, 2BA home on 9.5A with amazing views of Lake Superior. Combination kitchen and DR, open floor plan. Abuts Federal land to the north Huge additional garage and 1BR apartment!
Newly remodeled 3BR, 2BA on 6+A with walkout basement. Iin-floor heat and on demand water heater. 40’ x 40’ with in floor heat perfect for storing you toys or parking your cars. Private guest cabin.
MLS 2313220 $149,900
MLS 6029486 $196,000 NEW
MLS 6027263 $349,900
MLS 6027373 $269,900
160A with 180+ degree views of the surrounding foothills. Very diverse forest... spruce bogs, cedar swamps, healthy birch groves, spruce, fir and healthy white pine. Owner/agent.
2499 E Hwy 61
1636 Camp 20 Rd
481 Co Rd 60
3BR, 4BA on 20A with amazing views of Lake Superior. Only minutes from town, abuts state land on the north. Energy efficient, in floor heat, gourmet kitchen and huge detached garage!
MLS 6025718 $459,900
260 County Rd 48
120 Brule Valley Tr
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.
Remote and rustic 22.80A with custom built cedar timber frame cabin. Majestic white pines abut the cabin. Deeded access to Lost Lake and a private landing on the Brule River.
MLS 6026190 $259,900 SOLD
MLS 6027964 $59,900 PENDING
1207 W 5th St
61 Mort Meadow Rd
4BR, 2BA impeccably maintained home with versatile media room. Extra-large private lot, huge sauna, beautifully landscaped with seasonal views of Lake Superior.
4BR, 2BA home on 40A with private pond. Gourmet kitchen, LR with plush carpets and double-sided gas fireplace. Master BR suite has fireplace, whirlpool tub, quartz vanity and large walk-in closet.
MLS 6026765 $239,900
MLS 6027304 $498,500
3 Nelson Trail
2928 County Rd 7
381 Moose Valley Rd
Remote, turn-key rustic getaway on 53A. Heavily wooded rolling topography with an abundance of wildlife; moose, grouse, deer, and more.
Sunny 3-4BR, 2BA home with full basement. Many updates, zoned commercial, could be VRBO. Huge 4 car garage, privacy fence, creek frontage and mature trees
Easily accessible, nicely wooded, year round 5+A. Abuts Federal land to the west. 24’x24’ garage with two doors providing space to store your toys and tools while deciding what to build.
MLS 6027942 $57,900
MLS 6027773 $215,900
MLS 6022762 $55,000
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181 Birch Drive
3BR, 3BA home with magnificent view of Lake Superior. Living room with wood burning fireplace, great room, kitchen with granite countertops and island as well as central vacuum system!
MLS 6028760 $379,900 PENDING
332 South Shore Dr
Fully furnished, private, one room getaway on 40A. Wooded land with a wildlife pond and an abundance of recreational trails. Abuts federal land to the north.
2BR, one level home near Devil Track on 21+A with state land to the south. Stainless steel appliances, in floor heat and garage with man cave and heated workshop. Bunkhouse overlooking pond.
MLS 6021725 $69,900
MLS 6026813 $249,900
314/316 5th Ave W
14 8th Ave W
This duplex consists of two twin units, 2BR, 1BA and heated garage each. Very low maintenance, energy efficient in mint condition, conveniently located. In floor heat.
Sunny, quality built 4BR, 2BA ranch home! Many recent upgrades, walkout lower level with BR, BA, huge family room with fireplace, laundry room, craft room and tons of storage.
MLS 6028398 $289,900 PENDING
MLS 6028565 $274,900
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410 1st Ave W
Charming, rustic, insulated 268 sq ft cabin with screens and storms for yearround use. Recently used as an art studio. The only limit on possibilities is your imagination.
Charming 1BR, 3/4BA cabin with knotty pine woodwork. Gas fireplace, southern windows, about 4 blocks from downtown and consists of 3 city lots.
MLS 6028506 $79,000 PENDING
MLS 6028772 $129,900 SOLD
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Inland
Poplar Lake
Year-round, custom built, 4BR home on 4+A. 275’ of shore with dock in a secluded bay. Vaulted ceilings, log beams, lots of woodwork. Screen porch on full, walk-out lower level.
MLS 6019286 $599,900
Devil Track Lake
3BR, 2BA home on 1A, overlooking 150’ of shore. Whirlpool, walk-in shower, large sunroom with southern exposure. There is a fully furnished summer cabin also!
MLS 6027819 $179,900
Birch Lake
Poplar Lake
Lake
Homes
Poplar Lake
2A property with 2 large BR, BA, spacious kitchen and living area with cathedral ceilings, log beams, lots of glass and a breathtaking view of Poplar Lake. Dock in place.
Spectacular Island, 1.6 A with 2BR vacation home, bath and spacious kitchen. Lots of glass breathtaking view of the lake. Dock is in place and 353’ of private shoreline.
MLS 6028176 $249,900
MLS 6028177 $249,900
Devil Track Lake
Tom Lake
2BR fully furnished cabin, off grid with propane lights, heat and fridge. 220’ of shore with boat house. Nicely wooded lot, easy access to the lake and excellent water clarity.
MLS 6027387 $114,900
Poplar Lake
Pike Lake
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 6019270 $229,900 PENDING
Brule River
6BR, 5BA screened in porch and multiple decks. 1.52A with 222’ shore; great swimming in aquieter bay on the main lake.
2BR, 2BA year round log home with 190’ shore. Stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, open floor plan, peaked wood ceiling, log beams and screened in porch.
Easy, year round access to this 1BR, 1BA cabin on 2.71A. 224’ shore with fishing channel right off the property! Woodstove, electricity and broadband.
1BR plus loft, on 20+ A. Cathedral wood ceilings, woodstove, kitchen with hickory cabinets & plenty of storage. 1500’ shore on the Brule River, abuts Federal land on 2 sides.
MLS 6023530 $569,900
MLS 6023210 $349,900 PENDING
MLS 6029579 $199,900 New
MLS 6027222 $129,900
Devil Track Lake
Road Lake
Greenwood Lake
Seagull Lake
44A, 800+’ of shore, multiple rustic cabins, with propane lights, stove and fridge. Bordered 2 sides by Superior National Forest. All existing furniture, boats included.
Fully furnished 3BR, 2BA home that may be used as a primary residence or vacation rental. Open concept, In-floor heat, gas fireplace, main level laundry. Landscaped yard, paver tiled patios, heated 2 car garage!
2BR, 1BA on 1.5A with 155’ shore. Year round, mid-trail location with electricity, and availability of broadband. Many new windows, new dock and new appliances.
Cabin on 4.59A, 366’ shore, private bay, very accessible shoreline, dock, sandy swimming area, and year round access. Cabin has full bunk beds, indoor dining and propane stove/fridge.
3BR, loft, massive rock fireplace, kitchen with birch cabinets and island, walk out lower level with a family room and fireplace. BWCA lake with 400’ shore on 6+A, abuts Federal land.
MLS 6029230 $489,900
MLS 6027457 $249,900
MLS 6029576 $164,900 New
MLS 6027997 $219,900
MLS 6029355 $549,900
Lar ge Acr eage 110A W Highway 61 - $649,900
Nicely wooded land with varied elevations on the Highway 61 corridor. Year round access via Highway 61 and County Road 7. Many development options with multiple zoning: Far-3, R-1 and commercial.
MLS 2164180
Devil Track Lake
Sunny 2BR cabin just steps from water’s edge on .72A with 135’ shore on the north side of the lake. Open kitchen-diningliving room, gentle sloping lawn and large deck make entertaining a delight.
MLS 6028641 $239,900
MLS TBD $214,900 New
Swamp River
Livable but unfinished timber frame 3BR, 2BA home with 600’ frontage on 40A and surrounded by Govt land. Large great room with wood stove, 4 season porch, huge kitchen, outdoor wood furnace, and underground propane tank.
MLS 6029007 $199,900
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43A County Road 7 - $299,900
Devil Track Lake
2BR, 2BA home perfect for outdoor entertaining. Wall-to-wall Berber carpet and wood stove to keep you warm on chilly evenings. Permanent dock for fishing, swimming, or boating.
NORTHERN WILDS
Nicely wooded with excellent development potential. Close to hospital and all the amenities of Grand Marais.. Multiple zoning (R1 & Far 3), survey and wetlands delineation completed in 2007. Electric at road.
MLS 2170711
180A Gauthier Rd - $219,900 New 200A Camp 12 Rd - $159,900 New
Over 200A of land, much of it abutting State and Federal land giving you access to thousands of acres!
180A of quiet and remove land directly abutting Judge Magney State Park. Gauthier creek flows through the property.
MLS 6028637
MLS 6028671
170A+ Camp 20 Rd - $149,900
Heavily forested land that has been replanted with many beautiful pine trees. Rolling topography with many building sites and hiking trails. Features a gravel pit on the northwest corner and a small wildlife pond to the south. State land to the south.
MLS 6022459
120A Reason Rd - $109,900
Wooded hideaway that is abundant with trails, wildlife and abuts State land on 2 sides. Located about 1.5 miles from Tom Lake Boat Access. Property is gently rolling and has a nice mix of healthy trees.
MLS 6025476
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Condos
Inland Lake Lots Two Island
Bluefin Bay Tofte
5+ A of wooded land with 500+’ of shorelinea nd state land on two sides! Year round access; great recreational area.
Bluefin Bay has stunning Lake views and accessaward winning amenities and restaurants! Excellent rental potential.
MLS 6023533 $74,900
Kemo Lake
One of only 4 lots on south shore. Private 2.34A with 200’ frontage on excellent trout lake! MLS 6021433 $139,900
Unit 27 MLS 6022267 $275,000 1BR,1BA units with stunning views
Chester Lake
The only private parcel on Chester Lake. One of a kind opportunity! 40A, 300’ frontage! Rough cabin sold “as is”.
UNIT 22 MLS 6027849 $299,000 1BR, 2-level with spectacular views of the Lake Superior throughout the unit.
MLS 6022402 $149,900
McFarland Lake
Unit 17 MLS 6022417 $287,000 PENDING
Very private 2.5A with 150’ shore overlooking the lake. Directly abuts the BWCA on the north side.
MLS 6027374 $109,900
2BR, 2BA units with stunning views
Squint Lake
2.13A with lovely old white pine trees! Mid trail location, 221’ shore, abuts USFS. MLS 6028920 $79,900
Tom Lake
Greenwood Lake
245’ of shore on 1.2A. Shoreline has its own natural boat slip!!
MLS 6024080 $45,000
Year round access with 171’ shore. Nicely wooded, driveway in place and a cleared building site. Lot is surveyed and septic sites have been identified.
Lots of privacy with 4.2A and 300’ shore including a slight peninsula which will provide multiple views!
MLS 6029093 $139,900 NEW
MLS 6027392 $59,900
Private 34+A and 600’ of shore. Property is surveyed and septic sites are identified. Will consider owner financing to a qualified buyer.
MLS 6028673 $149,900
Poplar Lake
Surfside
Convenient mid-trail location with deeded lakeshore access. Building site cleared, driveway in, utilities available.
3BR, 3BA end unit with great views of Lake Superior. Excellent rental history!
.94A with 291’ of shore. Healthy mix of huge white pines, cedars & balsams. Cleared building site, electricity, phone & broadband available.
3BR, 3BA, can be divided into two separate units for rental flexibility.
MLS 2158160 $52,500
MLS 6023870 $210,000
MLS 6028840 $204,000
MLS 6028705 $169,900
16 Terrace Ridge
Pet-friendly with great rental history. Enjoy all of the resort amenities. Truly worry-free and stress-free ownership with breath-taking views.
Leo Lake
169’ shore, on 3.70A, mid trail location, with public access to other lakes nearby. MLS 6023878 $124,900
3BR, 4BA unit with private loft overlooking the lake. Sauna is located on the patio level.
MLS 6027603 $399,900
MLS 6029126 $489,000 PENDING
Land W Hwy 61
Great location and development opportunities right off Hwy 61! 7.1A, zoned commercial and R-1. Additional R-1 acreage available.
Railroad Drive 1.7A in the heart of Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees. Convenient location.
Silver Fox Rd Two peaceful and quiet 5A pieces close to town with
MLS 6023743 $39,900
MLS 6025690 $39,900 - $69,900
County Rd 14 20A nicely wooded year round lot. Electricity and
Gunflint Trail 7.9A connected to the Pincushion Cross Country
Camp 20 Rd 28A located off of the Camp 20 Rd. Surveyed, septic
MLS 2308865 $59,900 PENDING
MLS 2313364 $69,000
MLS 6027375 $27,900
North Rd 20A, very private, year round access. Power, phone and broadband available at the road!!
Broadway Ave Wonderful location, oversize lot is open to many
MLS 6024552 $39,900
MLS 6025787 $48,000
Caribou Trail. Motivated Seller. Year round 20A surrounded by Federal land on 3 sides, has year round access, electricity and phone.
Coyote Ridge Three 5A, private, beautifully wooded parcels close to
Co Rd 67 2.24A, year round access, directly abuts State Land to the
MLS 2170380 $149,900
phone, abuts Federal land providing access to incredible amount of land.
Ski Trail system with the Little Devil Track River flowing through.
opportunities for development and use.
east. Fully surveyed and well-built private driveway.
town. Babbling, gurgling creek for your boundary.
MLS 6021224 $45,000 - $65,000
MLS 6024406 $39,900
Rosebush Hill Lane Nicely wooded 5.40A with shared driveway
only minutes from town. Identified septic sites and fully surveyed! Approx. 430’ of creek frontage. OWNER will consider a Contract for Deed!
MLS 6024624 $49,900
78 Squint Lake Rd 5A surrounded on 2 sides by government land. Convenient mid-trail location.
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2A on public portion of desirable Stone Gate Road with lots of potential uses. Power, phone, and broadband are a stone’s throw away. MLS 6029678 $19,400
County Rd 7 Oversize lot on Co Rd 7 but inside the city. The obvi-
ous benefits of broadband and other services.
MLS 6028579 $58,000
MLS 6020283 $62,900
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sites have been identified and there is even a wetlands delineation!
MLS 6028663 $139,900
274 County Rd 6 Conveniently located, just a few minutes from town. 2+A bordered by State land on 2 sides. Driveway is in, well is drilled. MLS TBD $33,900
E Hwy 6110+A beautiful tree cover and magnificent rock out-croppings.Driveway to building site and septic holding tank installed. MLS 6029042 $79,900
County Rd 48 Year round 11A of nicely wooded land, close to town, yet has a country, northwoods feeling. Partial Lake Superior view! MLS 6029188 $64,900 New
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NEW! DESIGN AND ELEGANCE ON DEERYARD LAKE, LUTSEN. Lindal Cedar Home,
dramatic stone fireplace set amongst posts & beams of Douglas Fir. Designer kitchen, sunroom, secluded master bedroom and bath with soaker tub. Wood fired oven, Timberframe Sauna, Woodshop and a large garage. End of the Road 4.48 acres, 175’ of frontage, adjacent public land buffers and beckons. Leave Everything behind and just enjoy the Good Life on Deeryard Lake! MLS#6028689 $629,000
NEW! QUIET CONTEMPLATION ON LUTSEN’S LAKE SUPERIOR!
High demand Lake Superior location on Rollins Creek Rd on the quiet side of Lutsen! Meander over the wilderness terrain to find the creek running in to Lake Superior along the east side of the property. Build ready with survey in place, lines flagged and SSTS soils approved. MLS#6028455 $299,900
NEW! OLD GROWTH WHITE PINES, SMOOTH GRAVEL SHORELINE MADE FOR SWIMMING, Tait Lake is surrounded by
the Superior National Forest, an environmental gem where kayaking is more common than motor boats, but all are welcome! 2 car garage serves as temporary shelter while planning your future Tait Lake home! Established build site allows better vision and has good value. Year round necessities like plowing, electric, fiber optic, it’s all available for you! MLS# 6029117 $229,900
NEW! GORGEOUS PIECE OF PROPERTY JUST EAST OF GRAND MARAIS, with wide open views
of Lake Superior. Designed for the owner to enjoy a guest home with rental income while living in the main home on the property. Main home was built in 2003. Public Lake Superior beach just across the road!
MLS# 6029625 $225,000
NEW! LOVELY CABIN ON CLARA LAKE,
NEW! COMFORTABLE AND CUTE MINT LOG CABIN! 20 ACRES AND YOUR OWN POND!
Screened porch extends the living space in the warm months, overlooking the pond! Rugged terrain, not for the faint of heart! A must see Log Cabin in the Woods, Year Round Living! MLS#6028795 $199,900
gorgeous parcel of land tucked in to the Wilderness surrounding Clara Lake, just 20 minutes to downtown Lutsen! Cabin features nice rustic living, with the ability to bring the electric in to the cabin from the street, but otherwise the cabin was built for rustic off grid living. One main level bedrm, upper level loft, and Vaulted ceilings in the family and kitchen area spaces. 200 ft of PRIME shoreline! MLS# 6029380 $239,000
NEW! LUTSEN LOG LODGE HOME ON THE SKI HILL RD! Low maintenance living in a fabulous location!
Enclosed south facing porch, spacious living, dining, Kitchen is styled like a true Northwoods Lodge! 3 bedrm 2 bath with detached garage!
NEW! SUNRISES AND SEAGULLS AT #2 BLUEFIN! Love the updated interior of this mint condition home. New carpet, stainless appliances, granite counters, gas fireplace. Master bedroom deck, master bath w/ shower and soaker tub for two with Lake Views!
MLS#6028771 $315,000
MLS#6028681 $259,900
NEW! WELCOME TO “THE BASE CAMP”! 77 ac of wild forest for hunting or just creat-
NEW! MULFINGER HOME ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Wilderness Wonderland on
Stonegate, Gorgeous home with incredible quality and design. Lake Superior is one with this Home! Gourmet Kitchen, Warm and Welcoming great room with Basalt Stone fireplace and huge hearth. Really a Must See home!
MLS#6028622 $745,000
ing trails. Already set up with a main cabin w/ mud room, open kitchen to the living room and 2 bedrooms. 2 add’l guest cabins. Detached garage with heated and insulated work shop, drilled well. There is a sauna/shower house on the premises. MLS# 6029226 $149,900
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the tree lined driveway along Lutsen’s Rollins Creek Road, stumble upon the connecting ponds with Fountain and Sculpture celebrating the Sounds of Springtime! Over 8 acres of rolling terrain, experience the manicured path to the ponds, or stroll down the rock steps to the Tumultuous Shoreline, the Waves Pounding the over 600 ft of Rock with plenty of Splash! Inside the Fabulous home your guests will enjoy the Cascade of the Creek to the Big Lake just outside their bedroom window. The master bedroom Welcomes the Sunrises via huge windows overlooking the drooling shoreline… 0r Says Goodnight to the Sun while watching the flickering of the fireplace from bed. All the other parts of the home are Magnificent, from the gazebo with hot tub, to the large library, to the gourmet kitchen with function and charm. See it to Believe it is the Best! MLS# 6019683 $1,197,000
WOWSER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY!
FINE LIVING ON LAKE SUPERIOR!
Welcoming main level living space has awesome views from every room. Kitchen is large and functional, great for entertaining! Dining area features birch flooring, and overlooks the Great room and beautiful Lake Superior! Sweet master suite! One car attached! Nice low maintenance living on the Big Lake! MLS#6027026 $374,900
LAKE SUPERIOR GETAWAY, MINUTES TO LUTSEN! The cabin has
all you need plus incredible Lake Superior Views from Nearly every room! Oversized deck to soak in the Spring Sunshine! Meander down to the fishhouse and absorb the history of the Big Lake. A Must See home.
MLS# 6023113 $550,000
LAKE SUPERIOR AT CUT FACE CREEK! This home is waiting for
Jonvick Creek AND Lake Superior frontage! Lovely LUTSEN home, tons of potential for updating and making this home YOURS! Vaulted ceilings, welcoming warm feel to this Cabin, a Must See!
YOU to personalize this home and make it your OWN! Mint condition, well maintained, it’s just waiting for you to mold the master bedroom of your dreams in to this lovely setting and home. Plenty of Lake Superior shoreline to afford you lots of privacy! And the location just can’t be beat! Walk to the Cut Face Creek wayside park to look for agates, and come home to Comfort! Minutes to Grand Marais OR Lutsen! A Must See home!
MLS#6026038 $530,000
MLS#6023379 $549,000
OVER 300 FT OF COOL SHORELINE TO CRAWL OVER! Super
Lake Superior Home with a huge Prow of Windows showing off Excellent Lake Superior views! The home has a fantastic layout for year round living or for your getaway home! Main level master suite, gourmet kitchen and a Great Room to Wow your friends
WATERFALLS ON LAKE SUPERIOR, WALK TO GRAND MARAIS!
Stunning home in a Wilderness Setting with Incredible Lakeshore, a combination of Ledgerock and pebble beach! Awake in the morning to the sounds of the Waterfall cascading in to Lake Superior just outside your bedroom window! This striking home is move in ready, main level living with a sweet master bedroom and bath. Lower level walk out area for your friends and family to enjoy! Two plus car garage, with an awesome Man Cave with views of Lake Superior! Gorgeous Landscape, Gorgeous Lake Superior Home. A Must See, including the Little House! MLS#6026723 $799,900
DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR CABIN, ACCESSIBLE SHORELINE! Sparkling
! D L O S
Little Cabin tucked among the Mature Spruce trees, it’s the perfect getaway cabin or year round living in a convenient location. Walk to the CoHo Café at BlueFun Bay for a bite to eat, or bike to the Temperance River State Park from your front door! Super garages can store all your toys for North Shore Fun. Great potential for Vacation Rental, a Must see to Understand the charm of this home! MLS#2270954 $375,000
and family! MLS# 6028087 $699,900 SUPER VALUE!
SIMPLE LIVING ON LAKE SUPERIOR!
A Step up from Thoreau’s Cabin, Enjoy the peace and quiet this lovely little cabin offers on over 300 ft of Lake Superior Shoreline! Electric, and Nice gas Stove makes this a comfy and welcoming Cabin! MLS#6026595 $240,000
WELCOME TO THE LAKE SUPERIOR DREAM! Just a lovely home
SALE NG I D N PE
with updated kitchen and very functional living spaces! Sprawling Lake Superior shoreline meant to Meander! Stroll on the paths leading to the walking bridge over the creek, and enjoy the Sunset over Superior! This home has it all, great for year round living with three car garage for the toys and an attached garage too!
MLS#6027633 $599,900
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living overlooking Loon Lake and the Wilderness! New stairway to the lake meanders through the woods…a great setting for this really nice and comfortable cabin with loft bedroom and Views that will Knock your socks off! It’s the perfect Tiny Home for your Gunflint Trail adventures!
MLS#6028432 $211,000
CUTE, FAMILY CABIN ON POPLAR LAKE. 200’ of level GORGEOUS frontage, secluded, cedars,
swimming, walleyes, relaxation. Super Cabin if we didn’t already say it. MLS#6025737 $209,000 REDUCED!
FINE LIVING ON CARIBOU LAKE IN LUTSEN! Enjoy hosting holiday
LOG CABIN ON CARIBOU LAKE! Located
gatherings! Sprawling kitchen, granite counters, island w/ breakfast bar. Opens to the family room overlooking Caribou Lake, Spectacular views! Amazing Owner’s Suite! Pics don’t do this home justice, it’s a Must See! Minutes to Lutsen Mountains Ski & Summer Resort! MLS#2313246
on the quiet side of Caribou, this Gem of a home is just what the Doctor ordered for rest and relaxation! Excellent location to launch your kayak on to Caribou!
MLS# 6028567 $425,000
AT THE WATERS EDGE! Rustic
$439,500 REDUCED!
cabin on Gust Lake, a Real Charmer!
CARIBOU LAKE SUNRISE SERENITY!
MLS#6022642 $99,000 REDUCED!
SWEET CABIN ON TONS OF PIKE LAKE SHORELINE! End
of the road, year round living in this Grand Cabin bordering the Superior National Forest!
MLS#6022181 $349,000
Meander down the long driveway to explore this beautiful piece of land with 200 ft of Caribou Lake, including an earthen dock, and mature White Pine, Spruce and Maples! Super welcoming and comfortable home, updated baths, Super kitchen with open dining, the perfect family cabin on the lake! Attached two car and detached garage for all the toys! Excellent location on Peninsula Point Trail, Lutsen!
E SAL ING D PEN
GREENWOOD LAKE CABIN, MAKE IT YOUR TINY HOME! End
of the bay bordering USFS lands and some Super Shoreline! Call today for details! MLS#
6027279 $224,900
MLS#6028248 $449,900
LUTSEN SKI MOUNTAIN RESORT AREA AND LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOMES! SUMMERTIME FUN ON THE MOUNTAINS!
LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOME AT LUTSEN RESORT! Enjoy all that the
historic Lutsen Lodge offers…a sandy beach, a cool River, Swimming pool, spa, FABULOUS dining… but enjoy it in STYLE at the Cliffhouse overlooking the historic lodge. Newer construction, Big views, Contemporary Design. Total Comfort. Nice rental income to offset expenses. MLS#6021422
$399,000 REDUCED!
A perk to Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort is staying at a Primo Resort like Caribou Highlands! Ski In Ski Out, Overlooking Moose Mountain and Poplar RIver! View pics of each unit by searching MLS# on TimberWolffRealty.com!
1O8 BRIDE RUN, HUGE DECK MLS#6027475 $89,900 MINT CONDITION! 114 BRIDGE RUN MLS#6028015 $89,900 128 BRIDGE RUN MLS#2120739 $121,900 526 MOOSE MOUNTAIN MLS#2217205 $128,500 518 MOOSE MOUNTAIN MLS#6023287 $159,900
AS CLOSE TO THE WATER AS IT GETS!
A lovely one bedrm Condo, Updated Bath and Kitchen! Romantic Setting on Lake Superior, Excellent location at Blue Fin Bay! CONDO #30
MLS#6026238 $245,100 REDUCED!
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NORTHWOODS HOMES AND CABINS, IN TOWN OR IN THE WOODS! SWEEPING HOME ON MAPLE HILLSIDE, DISTANT LAKE VIEWS AND RAVINE! All you
can ask for, acreage, Maples!, and a huge garage with plenty of firewood storage for winter warmth! Newer construction, huge walk around deck and wide open living, Awesome Owner’s Suite, Tons of potential in walk out level! Must See!
MLS#2313265 $289,900 HUGE VALUE!!! STYLISH NORTHWOODS HOME, SUPER LOCATION!
Minutes to BlueFin Bay on Lake Superior, this home has it all! Gorgeous interior, featuring dream kitchen with tons of cabinetry and spectacular granite counters with built in breakfast bar. A great home for hosting family gatherings, let the kids play on the lower level and enjoy main level living with wrap around deck and upstairs loft bedroom/office space.
HEY HANDYMAN! Come take a Look at this Tofte home with acreage! Lots to offer, the home is solid and has a nice flow. The kitchen has been upgraded! Large windows allow for lots of light, and accessory buildings are perfect for a workshop and garage! Curious? Give us a call to see this gem!
CUTE LITTLE LOG CABIN IN TOFTE, A MINUTE FROM BLUE FIN BAY! Year round access, nice
land, and a very habitable cabin! Enjoy as year round living or a getaway cabin!
MLS#6022904 $177,500 NEW ROOF! REDUCED!
MLS#6026035 $84,000 REDUCED!
MLS#6020313 $319,000
BUNGALOW HOME OVERLOOKING LAKE SUPERIOR, WITH ATTACHED GARAGE AND ACREAGE! Perfect location between Grand Marais and Lutsen, the
best of both worlds! Two bedrooms, open kitchen and family room, with a large deck overlooking the lake! Great for year round living or a perfect low maintenance getaway home! MLS#6025328 $195,000
RUSTIC LIVING A HOP SKIP & A JUMP FROM GRAND MARIAS! Charming rustic cabin on 10 acres of south facing forest with distant views of Lake Superior. Bordering public lands, great for hunting or hiking!
MLS#6020031 $85,500 REDUCED!
10 ACRES OF SECLUSION AND WOWSER LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS! Designed to-
NEW LUTSEN MOUTAIN VIEW HOME! Spacious, tasteful home in Lutsen w/ 11
acres and views: Big Lake and the Inland Mountains including the ski slopes! This home has it all: comforts and class of high end finishing, combined w/ country living! You’ll LOVE watching the skiers from your back deck! Big garage, sauna house!
MLS#6027250 $445,000
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ward function rather than grandeur spaces. Big Lake Superior views from every room of the home! Lovely family room space, dining and kitchen. Spacious bedrms.
MLS#6028793 $325,000
BIG VIEWS OF THE BIG LAKE! Tiny Home on
a Gorgeous Chunk of land in the Hovland area! Functional, MUST SEE! MLS#6025583
$108,900
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, LUTSEN AND GRAND MARAIS! 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#2279185 $1,575,000
COBBLESTONE BUILDING AT THE HARBOR! Fantastic
opportunity to own a successful Grand Marais commercial building with solid rental revenues and room for expansion of a second level for vacation or year round rentals! Roof tops offer excellent views of the harbor, tons of potential with plenty of parking space, highly desirable space in downtown Grand Marais. Recent remodels include updates of most electrical and plumbing, and was designed to be handicap accessible!
MLS# 6028366 $349,900
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CAMPN’, HUNTN’, FUN GETAWAY LAND, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! SILVER BAY TO FINLAND
SCHROEDER AND TOFTE AREAS
LUTSEN AREA
GRAND MARAIS AREA
Hwy 1 area Hunting Cabin on 10 ac
10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples to a Sweet Building site Perched Over a Mixed Boreal Forest. Year Round Access and Electric at Road!
Mature Spruce and BIG Lake Views! Walk to Blue Fin Bay, drilled well in place! MLS#2272174 $49,900
NEW! Hammer Road East of town! Expansive Lake Superior Views! Great Build Site at $49,900
MLS#2309318 $64,900
NEW! Whitetail Ridge Overlooking Lake Superior! Just off Highway 1, Enjoy Sprawling Lake and Ridgeline views and Rugged Terrain! Yr Round Access, Electric. MLS# 6024856 $110,000 30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 Rocky Wall Overlooking Lake Superior just outside Silver Bay. MLS#2244646 $99,000
MLS#2024250 $49,900 REDUCED!
DRAMATIC Mountain Top Views, Rolling Hills, Maple Forests fading in to Spruce and Pine and year round access. FROM $70,000 MLS#2090628 Sugarloaf Retreats on High Ridge Drive, Located a hop, skip and jump from Sugarloaf Cove on Lake Superior! Large parcel, with access to the Superior Hiking Trail! Yr Round access and electric to street!
MLS#1598640 $36,200 SOLD!
Rock Road in Silver Bay area! Great build site with creek frontage! MLS#2308638 $45,000 Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borders common land! MLS#2309096 $39,000
LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds!
NEW! Creek Frontage 8 acres off Little Marais Rd. Perfect spot to set up your Camp, driveway and cleared building area ready for you to enjoy!
Tofte vaag on the Sawbill, Nice Lake Views! Walk to the Coho, great location! FROM $49,900
REDUCED!
MLS#6028686 $19,900
MLS#2220050 $69,000
Just Up the Sawbill Trail Grab your little piece of the Northwoods, rolling terrain and small community feel with year round access, great build sites!
MLS#2070510 Prices from $24,900!!
MLS#1615956
NEW! Nice parcel bordering USFS land, driveway roughed in, access to Tait Lk! MLS#6023412 $35,000 High Ground End of Cul de Sac borders Superior National Forest! MLS#6021436 $49,900 Woodland Foothills Build Ready lots, Shared Water & Community Septic from $19,000 MLS#2309328+ Heartland of Lutsen, 80 ac at the Foothills of Ski Hill ridge, near downtown Lutsen! MLS#2312987 $119,000 Over 15 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen!
MLS#2216560 $69,500
Prime Build Site(s) just off theCaribou at Jonvick Creek!
MLS#2240533 $49,000
Creek Build Site just off the Caribou Trail at Jonvick Creek! Rare and Unique Build site! MLS#2289515 $57,500 30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land with year round access and electric at street with Views of Lutsen’s famed Clara Lake! MLS#2080599 $137,500
NEW! Maples with lots of Elbow Room, Year Round access and nice location between Cross River in Schroeder and Finland! MLS#6028422 $59,000
NEW! Maple Leaf Trail at Jonvick, Maples Galore! Nice elevated build site. Yr Round access, electric.
NEW! Wowser Lake Superior Views perched on LeVeaux Mountain in Tofte! Big Views, Great location minutes from Lutsen Mtn, BlueFin Bay. Must see land!
REDUCED!
Lovely parcel just Up the Gunflint Trail, ready to build, mature pines great location!
MLS#6022429 $49,900
NEW! 20 Acres near Pike Lake, minutes to the new Boat Landing! Driveway is in place, nice shed. Panoramic Wilderness!
MLS#6028569 $69,000
Gorgeous 5 acre parcels in the Heart of Lutsen paved Caribou Trail locale bordering USFS lands! MLS#2174799 From $54,900 - $77,500
Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr!
MLS#2296509 $79,900
MLS#6023586
Cty Rd 7 Murphy Mountain Lake View lands! Bargain Buys in young Poplar Forest, easy clearing for Sweet Lake Superior Views for as little as $39,900! Or Enjoy Hilltop Build Site with driveway in place. MLS#1599157 $79,900
HOVLAND AREA NEW! Meander in to the Sawtooth Ridges where folks enjoy the peace and seclusion of the Wilderness! 20 acres off Victory Lane-Off Grid Living!
MLS#6028471 $30,000
MLS#6024972 $49,000
MLS#6028132 $79,000
“Sunset North” perched along the coveted Onion River Road this sweet 5 acre build site has a roughed in driveway and a nice mixture of trees. Super location for recreating!
NEW! Holy Smokes! End of the Road bordering County land, Tofte. HUGE value with 2 lots sold for the price of one! Lots 6 & 7 Chester Blvd. Lake Superior views, quiet spot, walk to BlueFin Bay on Lake Superior! MLS#6028792 $49,900
Ridgetop Views Overlooking Caribou Lake! Tuck your home in to the Maple hillside in Lutsen, year round access. Super Location! MLS#6028429 $56,500
NEW! 1046 Cramer Rd-Schroeder-40 ac with creek and tons of Maples! OMG it’s a beautiful parcel with high elevations and ravine like creek. Driveway is in! Minutes to Sugarloaf Cover Interpretive Center on Lake Superior! MLS#6028837 $98,000
Tait Lake area, Backlot with small garage. Rugged beautiful forest, nice build sites. MLS#6027176 $54,500 PENDING Tait Lake area, Legend Trail parcel bordering USFS lands with views of Wills and Williams Lake!
MLS#6027996 $57,500
MLS#6028619 $67,500
LAKE SUPERIOR AND INLAND LAKESHORE BUILD SITES! JAW DROPPING LAKE SUPERIOR
Ready to build with long winding driveway to build site, surveyed. Defined build site with Huge Views!! Rare opportunity close to Grand Marais and within walking distance from the Croftville Road, very nice for walks.
MLS#6022564 $325,000
DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR. land and lakeshore! Several acres of privacy and way more than 200 ft of Level Access Lake Superior shoreline in Schroeder, near Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area! MLS#2090420 $275,000 MAJESTIC WHITE PINES ON TAIT LAKE SHORELINE! Lutsen’s favorite spot for quiet
recreation, this deep lot has 200 ft of shoreline and 3++ acres! Yr round access, electric, only 20 minutes to Lutsen’s Ski Resort! Five minutes to BWCA! Untouched virgin forest, a beauty of a lot! Includes the lakeshore lot and the back lot for TONS of value!
MLS#6025368 $209,900 PENDING!
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!
MLS#2309271 $799,000 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#2308906 $299,000
SWEET CLARA LAKE SHORELINE! Level Access from Build Site to Rocky Shores.Superior National Forest Lands! Electric, yr round access, Old Cabin in place to use now and build later!
MLS#1600179 $199,000
LAKESHORE 10+ ACRES BORDERING SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST! in Lutsen,
year round access with over 10 acres and 200 feet of shoreline! Hilltop building site with cleared path thru cedar forest to Christine Lake, a super wilderness lake great for paddling your days away! MLS#6023288 $99,900
HEY HEY TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SUPER NICE CARIBOU LAKE BUILD SITE! The
original cabin was recently removed, allowing for a nice “established feel” to this lot. Driveway in place, clearing done and electricity available!
MLS#2309132 $150,000 PENDING! 400 FT OF STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE minute’s to the Cross River in Schroeder! Rolling terrain, nice Evergreen stand giving nice buffer from ANY highway noise. Worth the walk through the wilderness to see the AMAZING 400 ft of sprawling ledge rock shoreline!!
MLS#2313305 REDUCED! $450,000
PIKE LAKE SHORELINE, southern exposure! Nice big lake lot: 5+ acres, 225’ of frontage! Maples, cedars, fir, ash: a diverse mix of thriving Northwoods. The fall color is dreamy, try collecting maple sap in the spring! Shallow lake access, but it’s there, along with yr round access! MLS#2313068 $167,700
SWEET PARCEL ON SWALLOW LAKE in isabella area! 220 ft of shoreline, 2.5 ac! MLS#2300576 $64,900 END OF THE ROAD SPECTACULAR 280
ft of cliff shoreline with unobstructed Views across Lake Superior! Little Marais area, Build ready, driveway already in place! MLS#2313255 $265,000
NEW! LOVELY DEERYARD LAKE PARCEL! Lutsen’s Secret Treasure, Deeryard
is a peaceful respite from the busy life outside the Northwoods. Maple hillside cascades in to the clear waters!
MLS#6027527 $189,900
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Custom Made Home & Hobby Farm 7 Buildings spread out over 11 acres Indoor Riding Arena- Grand Marais $699,999 MLS#6017587
600+ of Lake Superior Shoreline Windows Galore - Hovland
Great Other Deals Available!
$699,999 MLS# 6016038
40 Acres - Silver Bay Power, Driveway, and stunning view of Lake Superior $149,999 MLS#6025671
House on Minnehaha Creek - St. Louis Park, 5 bed, 3 bath, Completely Re modeled, Non MLS- must see! Lake Superior- Croftville Rd!
Hobby Farm Inver Grove Heights 5 acres, 2 houses, Pole Barn Call for details
Grand Marais- Driveway, Electric $349,999 MLS# 6017106
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GRAND SUPERIOR LODGE - Castle Danger Surfside Townhome- Tofte 3 Bed 3 Ba Great Rental Income History $179,999 MLS# 6025061
4 Bedroom/Baths, Cash Flow Positive, w/ Amazing Rental History, Beautiful view & easy access to Lake Superior $549, 000 MLS # 6028427
NEW- Superior Views Lot Illgen Bluff Rd $74,900- Shared Septic/Well MLS #6027084
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Lutsen Premier All Seasons Resort
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Lake Superior Access 2895 E Hwy 61 - Grand Marais
7072 Two Moose Trail Wilson Lake - Finland
Check out this cute one level log sided 3 BD home, big kitchen, garage, low maintenance. MLS 6029561 $299,900
Experience Solitude on one of the most beautiful lakes around. Acreage with many amenities ready for use & enjoyment. MLS 608329 $246,900
N E W!
• Vacation Home Living • Maintenance Free • Rental Program • Earn Money While Away • Remodeled 2016 • Sleeps 4 • Fireplace • Fitness Center • Pool • Sauna • Restaurant
124B Caribou Highlands Resort MLS 6025581 $119,000
Commercial - 126 Airport Rd Grand Marais Airport
Lutsen Clara Lake Lot 15 Island Circle Build your dream lake cabin on SW facing 200’ lot in the Superior Nat’l Forest. Hiking & biking trails nearby, minutes from Lutsen & Grand Marais. MLS 6028329 $149,000
Commercial hanger, heated, electric, insulated, rental income. MLS 2116969 $249,900
58 Sunrise Dr Cabin Lake Superior Views
S O L D!
Cute cabin with loft, fireplace, lots of storage, nice kitchen galley, near Surgarloaf Cove, low maintenance. Move-in ready! MLS 6023566 $144,900
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S O L D!
Enjoy your days on Lake Superior in Lutsen with this 2 BR, 1 BA four season low maintenance Townhome. MLS 2184109 $229,000
Lutsen Resort Condo 551-553 Poplar River Rd
S O L D!
Luxury 3 BDRM unit at Lutsen’s premier Lake Superior resort. 3 separate rental units, many resort amenities and much more. MLS 6023424 $399,000
Are You Next? List Your Property Here!
REALTORS®: Mike Raymond, Broker • Gail J. Englund, GRI • Linda Garrity, Realtor • Sandra McHugh, Realtor • Jack McHugh, Realtor • Larry Dean, Realtor
Red Pine Realty • (800) 387-9599 (218) 387-9599 • Fax (218) 387-9598 • info@RedPineRealty.com PO Box 938, 14 S. Broadway, Grand Marais, MN 55604
INLAND WATER PROPERTIES
LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES EXPANSIVE LAKE SUPERIOR RETREAT. Lake
Superior charm and seclusion awaits on this park-like private retreat property with almost 90 acres, 1793 feet of shore, and 3 classic Aldrich log cabins with outstanding lake views. A rare, unique opportunity! MLS#
NEW! STUNNING CONTEMPORARY HOME. Spectacular soft
6024299 $2,250,000
contemporary 3 bdrm, 3 bath home situated above Chimney Rock with miles of panoramic views of Lake Superior & almost 480’ shoreline. Property includes guest cabin with private drive. MLS# 6029387 $1,930,900
STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS. Im-
maculate and beautifully furnished 4 bdrm, 3 bath Lake Superior home. Very little maintenance with smaller association benefits! All major rooms with stunning lake views. Master suite and laundry on main level.
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, STUNNING SHORELINE.
MLS# 6028321 $595,000
Elegant and comfortable 3 bdrm, 2 bath contemporary home. Beautifully wooded & private, with dramatic rocks & panoramic lake views on 223’ of easily accessed Lake Superior shore. The great room is shared with the gourmet kitchen, formal dining, & living area centered around the Finnish fireplace. The master suite is a lovely open space with a private office. The master bath suite is exceptional. Upgrades throughout, beautiful maple flooring. MLS# 6028499 $579,900
Exceptional Lake Superior property in highly regarded Lutsen area. 150 feet of accessible ledge rock and gravel beach shoreline. Large, level building site surrounded by mature cedar, spruce and fir trees. MLS#
6024548 $299,500
SALIENG PE N D
6028845 $537,900
SUPERIOR AFRAME. This 3,300
sq ft Lake Superior home with original A-Frame was expanded in 2006, adding 2,000 sq ft w/quality finishes. Stunning kitchen with large island, hickory cabinets, granite & lake views. 3 bdr, 3 bath, large gathering spaces and deck. Master bdrm with attached whirlpool/glass shower.
MLS# 2313080 $499,900 PRICE REDUCED!
LAKE SUPERIOR HOME SITE. Great Lake Superior lot with an
bdrm home sits on 4.62 acres, just 40 ft from the dramatic shore on a point. Many custom features and built-ins, 3-car detached garage with a fantastic upper level apartment, lrg storage sheds, plus a very unique and rare sand beach! MLS# 6026327 $529,000
NEW! GORGEOUS GREENWOOD LAKE. Lovely 2 bdrm, 3 bath
excellent site for walkout. Surveyed and level open location for your new home. This 1.07 acre parcel has a very neat, private cove and a 447' of meandering ledge rock shoreline. MLS#
HARKEN TO A SIMPLER TIME ON LAKE SUPERIOR. This lovingly re-
home with open floor plan and amazing over-sized Marvin windows front and back. Designer kitchen, 48’ wrap-around deck, 2 garages. State-of-the-art off grid power system. 289 ft of water frontage! Agent/Owner.
6027506 $299,000
stored 2 bdrm lake cottage has warm pine paneling and planked floors. The charming windows look out to the crashing waves feet from the front of the living room and kitchen. Features a guest cottage & lovely yard.
MLS# 6028505 $239,900 PRICE REDUCED! NEW! LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS.
MLS# 6029549 $499,900 DEEP CEDAR FOREST – GUNFLINT LAKE.
Large cabin features 2 bdrms plus loft bdrm, 2 baths, native stone fireplace, and huge windows. Beautiful, easily accessible 200' lakeshore overlooking Canadian hills. Great bunkhouse with bath and laundry. Feels like the primeval forest! MLS# 6028242 $375,000
NEW! SECLUSION AND SERENITY IN MAPLE FOREST. Immaculate, Mulfinger
Dense spruce forest, moss covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200' shoreline with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband. Easy access from Hwy 61, yet private and secluded feeling. MLS# 6029039 $212,500
PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY. Beautiful, very private 1.84 acre residential lot with 240 ft of Lake Superior shoreline in the Chimney Rock Platted Development. Premier quality with stunning elevated and panoramic views of the lake. MLS# 2313197 $199,900
A UNIQUE & SPECTACULAR BUILDING SITE. This site is build-
ready for your dream home plus garage lot. Spectacular views and privacy. All hookups are ready – septic, water, electric, phone & propane. House plans are available. Only 8 owners share this park-like former resort property. MLS 6023745 $92,900
LAKE SUPERIOR HOME – GRAND MARAIS. Enjoy the big
lake, privacy, and convenience from this fantastic one-level lake home. Remodeled/ expanded in 1999 with quality features. City services and walking distance to downtown, yet secluded. Great rental history, outstanding lake views. MLS#
GUNFLINT LAKE HOME – SAND BEACH. This charming 2
LUTSEN LAKE SHORE.
designed 2 bdrm, 2 bath home situated perfectly into the terrain with rock outcroppings and stunning views through the tree tops. Deep woods privacy, beautiful features and 220' lake shore.
MLS# 6029530 $362,900 NEW! GREENWOOD LAKE RETREAT. This is
a "lakeside pavilion" created by SALA Architects, Inc. - a day cabin to use while a main house is being built. The base foundation is in for solar and septic. Great build site, amazing 740’ lakeshore, and almost 4 acres. MLS# 6029641 $349,000
SEA GULL LAKE LOT – BWCAW VIEWS. This 10-acre
INLAND WATER PROPERTIES
lot has great views and 489 ft of accessible shoreline with a sand swimming beach. Rock outcroppings, blueberries, & pines. Driveway and power are in place with a fantastic building site for your dream lake cabin. Seller willing to
WILDERNESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.
2000+ acres of Cook County land with 6 lakes. Over 10,000' of shoreline. Various parcels spread across the Superior National Forest, most accessible via forest service roads. The Mark Lake parcel is 159 acres with 200’ shoreline for sale separately: $219,000. MLS#6025545 $3,100,000
RARE WILDERNESS RETREAT.
Just you, the lake and the wilderness - the only private land on Cascade Lake. Enjoy 87 acres and 3000' shoreline. There is a neat, well-maintained cabin, sauna, dock and outhouse. Easy year-round access. Great fishing and wildlife sightings. MLS 6028765 $668,500
divide. MLS# 6027952 $339,900
CHRISTINE LAKE HOME. Immaculate 3 bdrm
home on beautiful & quiet Christine Lake. Over 200’ shoreline with private boardwalk to floating dock and 6 acres for privacy. Knotty pine and tastefully painted interior. Deck, balcony and open design allow abundant light.
MLS# 6024054 $319,500
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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES CHARMING CABIN ON SEAGULL LAKE. Lovely 2 bdrm, 1
bath cabin with 233’ of gentle shoreline with breathtaking views of the lake and islands. Wrap around decking sets only 35 feet from the water’s edge. Sold furnished. Many crafted built-ins and storage space.
MLS# 6023785 $319,000 PRICE REDUCED! SPECTACULAR SEAGULL LAKE. This framedin home features BWCA views looking down Seagull Lake from high on a bluff. Septic mound is in place and rooms are roughed in. Finish to your taste, the frame is complete. Over 330’ shoreline!
MLS# 6028863 $315,000
CLASSIC CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE.
Comfortable, well maintained 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin cared for by the same family for over 60 years. 205 feet of shoreline on much sought after Clearwater lake with direct access to the BWCA.
MLS# 6027760 $259,000 LARGE LOT PRIVACY – POPLAR LAKE. Dense
mixed forest, great views, & classic wilderness shoreline make these two lots perfect for a Mid-Trail lake home. Choose 2 acres with 165’ shoreline, 3 acres with 200’ shoreline, or both! MLS# 6026287 $134,900, MLS#
6026286 $142,900, both for $245,000. PRIVACY ON PIKE LAKE. Cozy north woods cabin secluded on almost 6 acres of dense cedar forest with adjoining forestry lands. One bdrm plus loft with plenty of space. Generator power, electric at road. Easy access to 300’ lakeshore and great views!
MLS# 6026819 $239,900 MARK LAKE - 159 ACRES. The only private land on Mark
Lake! Good northern fishing. 200ft. Shoreline, forestry road or snowmoblie access. Motivated Seller! MLS# 6026299 $239,000
NEW! CABIN WITH BWCAW VIEW ON MCFARLAND. This super 2 bdrm
cabin has great views of the Palisades and the west end of McFarland Lake. Just a stone’s throw from the BWCAW! Comes furnished including pontoon boat, fishing boats, canoe, dock, and two Onan generators. MLS# 6029644 $229,900
RARE GUNFLINT LAKE PARCEL. Exceptional lot with 344'
of waterfront features unreal views and privacy. Use the slope of this lot to your advantage when considering what style to build. Power and broadband available. Borders public land!
MLS# 6027298 $225,000 WILDERNESS SETTING - TUCKER LAKE.
A perfect place for your cabin or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. 3.68 acres and 554’ shoreline. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access. MLS# 2309237 $224,900
LIKE NEW LAKE ESCAPE – TOM LAKE. Newer lake home,
2 bdrms, 1 bath, full kitchen, great screen porch. Grid power and Broadband available. Newer septic and well. Furnishings included + boat, motor, dock and boat lift. Protected 233 feet of shore. MLS#
6027514 $197,500
LEVEL LOTS, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE. These three Devil Track Lake lots have easy access from a county road, with power, phone, broadband and great building sites. South shore, 200 ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here. MLS# 6027317-6027319 $198,900 each
EAST BEARSKIN LAKE HOME. Charming 2 bdrm cabin
on 180 ft of E. Bearskin Lake. Federal lease property. Awesome views of the lake, level walk to the dock and shore. Includes utility shed, woodshed, aluminum canoe & boat. MLS#
CHARMING LOG CABIN RETREAT. This cozy little log cabin
sits in the woods on beautiful McFarland Lake. The sleeping loft and screen porch make it feel bigger than it is. The lot has 150 feet of frontage and there's plenty of room for a future main cabin. MLS#
6028241 $152,900
NEW! TOM LAKE GETAWAY. Well constructed
and maintained cabin with year round access, electric and broadband. Enjoy the solitude, wildlife, the new sauna, and great fishing from this perfect location. Level access to the lake shore.
6028479 $195,000 PRIME PIKE LAKE. Wilderness, woods and lakeshore. Pristine
views of Superior Nat'l across the lake, towering white pine overhead. Virgin pine and cedar are unique here! The 252' frontage and 3 acres have gentle shore, crystal clear water and great privacy. Driveway and drilled well. Power and Broadband available. Fishing, wildlife and easy access to Lutsen or Grand Marais. MLS# 6028197 $192,500
SECLUDED AND PEACEFUL - MCFARLAND LAKE.
Quality built cabin tucked in a mature cedar forest with great views of the palisade. One bdrm plus lrg loft, nice kitchen, dining & cozy living area with wood stove. A lrg work/storage shed with beautiful cedar sauna & deck included. MLS#
6027273 $189,900 PRICE REDUCED! A-FRAME ON POPLAR LAKE. Classic 2 bdrm, 2 bath A-Frame cabin in a beautiful setting overlooking Poplar Lake. End of the road privacy with year-round access. Very nice, gentle path to the 156’ of lake shore. Nice mix of trees. MLS# 6024438 $187,500
THREE PRIME PIKE LAKE LOTS. Three lake lots
with wilderness, woods, and lakeshore are waiting for your dream lake home or cabin. Pristine views, towering white pine, +/- 200' accessible shoreline each with crystal clear water and great privacy. Good driveway in place, ideal location, power and broadband available. Four total lots can be purchased together at a discount. MLS#
6028199, 6028230-31 $179,900 ea. BIRCH LAKE CABIN. Two bedroom cabin plus charming log bunkhouse on 150 feet of shoreline. Comfortable accommodations for year-round recreational fun. Water, septic, generator power, small garage, large shed, dock platform. Very private, easy access to BWCA.
MLS# 6029506 $149,900 NEW! LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost
Lake is a remote wilderness lake with only a few privately-owned parcels on the water. No public access! This great lot features huge white pines, pristine views, 20 acres, and 650’ shoreline! Motivated seller.
MLS# 6029314 $149,000 SUPREME LAND, SUPREME WATER. Over 20 acres of amazing forest teamed with 300’ of awe-inspiring shoreline that rests at the southeast end of Tom Lake. MLS#
6023688 $130,000 CARIBOU LAKE - HOME SITE. New price is well below tax
assessed value. Magnificent old-growth cedar and maple trees. Great, high build site on Sawmill Bay. 5.34 acres and 185’ lake frontage. MLS# 2203572 $95,000 LOTS ON NINEMILE LAKE. Two beautiful, large lots on Ninemile Lake in Finland. Lots adjoin Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area with excellent shoreline and views. Power and year round access!
MLS #6019489 $89,300 & MLS #6028511 $69,000 TALK ABOUT WILDERNESS! Private, deep wilderness parcel. 17 acres includes almost 300’ frontage on Tucker Lake plus a section of Tucker River. Superior Nat’l Forest lands next door with BWCAW just across the lake.
MLS# 6028852 $69,900 SNOWSHOE RUN LOTS. 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. MLS# 6019490-
6019496, 6019498 Lake lot prices start at $48,800
CONDOMINIUMS WELCOME TO LAKE SUPERIOR. Warm & beautiful light-filled end unit
MLS# 6028894 $179,900 NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Only a lucky few get
to own cabins here. Remote water access from the US side, or drive in to the landing on Ontario side. Stunning views, easy access to the BWCA. The 2 bdrm cabin is one of the nicest remote cabins you'll find. Includes a great sauna. MLS# 6023214 $168,500
POPLAR LAKE-BWCAW ACCESS. Nice 2.11 acre lot with
beautiful west views of the lake and 244’ of shore tucked in a quiet bay. A small, updated 1 bdrm cabin sits right at the water’s edge. Plenty of room for a main home and garage. MLS# 6021031
$167,000 PRICE REDUCED! SOLITUDE ON LOON LAKE. These 1-2 acre lots are located on
the south side of Loon Lake and offer great lake views, 152-218’ beautiful shoreline and many nice trees. The main road is in place and power is on the lot line. MLS#
2093855, 2159458, 2309227, 2309228 $159,000 and up
Aspenwood Townhome. The 2-story walkout style leaves you with plenty of options to get outside and close to the Big Lake. This 2 bdrm, 3 bath home includes 98% of all furnishings & personal property. It is also part of a successful
vacation rental pool. MLS# 6022175 $290,000
SUPERIOR LIVING ON THE LAKE. Gorgeous 2 bdrm,
2 bath condo with unobstructed Lake Superior views! This unit has had everything redone and replaced. Convenient location with access to many recreational opportunities. MLS#
6026577 $144,000
NORTHWOODS VACATION GET-AWAY. This recently remodeled and
updated ski-in/ski-out condo has 1 bdrm, 2 baths, fireplace, and great views of the ski hills, plus distant views of the Poplar River. Walk to the pool, playground, restaurants – everything you need!
MLS# 6027382 $118,000
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HOMES & CABINS
CONDOMINIUMS STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO. Quality finishes,
granite tile counters, wood fireplace and spa-like bathroom. Open concept plan with floating island for flexible dining and food prep. Walk out to a private patio and enjoy morning sunrises over the big lake.
MLS# 6025851 $82,000
HOMES & CABINS A GEM IN THE WOODS.
There is quality and detail at every turn in this magnificent 2 bdrm, 2 bath home hidden on 30 acres in the Grand Portage State Forest. Marble stairs and floors, loft, master bath with hot tub & sauna, soaring cathedral ceilings, and 2000 sq ft attached garage. Not your typical home in the woods, this is a rare gem waiting for someone who loves the outdoors, but wants the class of an elegant home at the end of the day. MLS# 6022895 $575,000
maintained 2 bdrm, 2 bath home sits on 24 acres with a huge pond as part of Woods Creek. Great yard with beautiful views of the pond. High maple ridge, adjoins federal land. Huge insulated garage, large covered porch. Minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6029005 $319,900
CLASSIC FARM HOUSE AND 20 ACRES. Simply
charming country home with outbuildings and some pasture for your horse! The 3 bdrm, 2 bath home has a country kitchen/dining room, huge living room, & 3 season porch. A cute log cabin sits near the home, and the land is special with a lrg wildlife pond & planted pines. More land is available. MLS#
2309191 $269,900 PRICE REDUCED! REMOTE HIDE-A-WAY. Charming custom built 2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space . Generator power and over 100 acres to explore.
MOUNTAIN TOP VIEWS LOG HOME. The ultimate wilderness
retreat - 160 acres surrounded by gov't lands. No one will find you here! The log home is masterfully built and lovingly cared for. Solar power, well and septic. Super nice sauna building. Solitude awaits from this mountain-top retreat. MLS# 6027934 $524,900
NEW! BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME. Nearly 3000
square feet of living space with stunning views of Lake Superior, yet only 2 miles from town. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with an additional loft area. Open design, huge deck, abuts federal land!
MLS# 6029495 $420,000 FANTASTIC LOG HOME NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Two
story 3 bdrm log home only 10 mins from Grand Marais. Stone wood-burning fireplace, dramatic curved stairway, views of Lake Superior, lrg garage, and wood-burning sauna. Spacious deck and lower level walk-out.
MLS# 6028341 $364,900 BEAUTIFUL LEVEAUX RIDGE HOME. “Mountain top”
3 bdrm home with calming Lake Superior views. Many recent upgrades, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, and a 2+ car heated garage. Private setting and design, perfect for entertaining or escaping. MLS# 6025932
$339,000 PRICE REDUCED! NEW! HOME IN PARADISE. This 2 bdrm, 3 bath home enjoys the view and proximity to Lake Superior's beauty without the lake-front taxes. Home could be converted to a duplex for extra income. Huge garage/workshop with lake-view windows.
MLS# 6029522 $332,900
FANTASTIC GRAND MARAIS HOME. This solidly built one-level home
SECLUDED COUNTRY HOME - RURAL GRAND MARAIS. This single-level, well
ADORABLE A-FRAME.
MLS# 6029349 $269,000
SALIENG PE N D
Genuine north woods feel! 3 bdrm, 2 bath house with 3 levels only a few minutes from Grand Marais. Large sunny kitchen includes an antique wood burning stove. Manicured lawn with pond and 9 acres, huge garage.
MLS# 6028053 $259,000
BEAUTIFUL HOME IN THE WOODS. Fantastic 3 bdrm, 2 bath cabin
with sauna and bunkhouse. The 3.78 acres is surrounded by forest with Ninemile Lake across the road. Large kitchen/dining space, incredible master suite, upper level sunroom. Lots of room for guests! MLS# 6026570 $254,900
HOBBY FARM OR LOTS OF IDEAS. This large property features
open meadows, gardens, orchards, and a beautiful river. The living quarters with 4 bdrms, 2 baths and open living space is located above a 6-stall horse barn. A large pole barn, huge gathering hall, garage and various storage sheds provide lots of sheltered space. Two wells and septic systems. Easy county road access. What's your idea? MLS# 6018972 $225,000 PRICE REDUCED!
MANY OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN 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 3 bdrm, 2 bath home has been used as a successful vacation rental, a long-term
rental and a primary residence. MLS# 2309172 $229,900
has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, and attached 2-car garage. Open layout, updated mechanicals, geo-thermal system, new septic, and private wooded back yard with creek. Adjacent lot (MLS# 6022810) also for sale. MLS# 6029340 $199,000
TIMBER FRAMED LOG HOME OVERLOOKING TOM LAKE. Charming log cabin on 78 acres with
seasonal views of Tom Lake. Large loft bedroom and covered porch with swing. Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and metal roof. Year-round access. Furnishings and generator included.
MLS# 6027412 $177,000
EDGE OF BWCAW – MIDTRAIL ESCAPE. Secluded,
E cabin & guest cottage on 19 SALupgraded Gdirect access to many trails. I acres D PEN JustNawith short walk to Nighthawk Lake & the BWCAW. Poplar Creek flows through the property with forestry lands on 2 sides.
MLS# 6027902 $164,900 NEW! BRAND NEW 2 BDRM HOME – LUTSEN. New, custom
built 2 bdrm 1 bath home with Energy Star appliances, quality materials, energy efficient construction, and low maintenance. Nice yard, wooded backdrop and Lake Superior view. MLS# 6029642 $159,900
4 BDRM HOME IN GRAND MARAIS. Only 3 blocks from Lake Superior
and 2 blocks from school! Move-in ready but waiting for your dreams. Open kitchen, large living room windows, basement, storage shed, and dog kennel. Plenty of space for a garage. MLS# 609555
$152,900 PRICE REDUCED! NEW! YURT ON 40 ACRES.
A new 24 foot Yurt, custom-built for Cook County snow loads, sitting on 40 beautiful acres. Bordered on 3 sides by State of Minnesota and USFS land. Year round access from Ball Club Road. A great place to get away, but not too far. MLS# 6029012 $89,000
NORTH SHORE RETREAT. A little one room cabin waiting for you to make it into something. 3.8 acres on the Lake Superior side of Hwy 61 with decent lake views; you'll feel the lake effect. The cabin is kind of rough, but maybe this is the project you've been looking for. MLS# 6027897 $38,000
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES RENTAL COTTAGES - GREAT LAKE. Devil Track Cabins is a long standing
seasonal resort on the beautiful north shore of Devil Track Lake. The 5 charming, cozy cabins and owner's cabin each have a private setting and lake view. A wonderful family retreat!
MLS# 6026684, 6026686 $387,900
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES MARKET, DELI, LIQUOR STORE – HOVLAND. A bustling
business in a beautiful rural community on the North Shore. Bakery, deli, pizza, convenience store, and liquor store under one roof. Large seating area & outdoor patio. Expansion/home site possible! MLS# 6023742 $349,900
BIG OPPORTUNITY, MANY POSSIBILITIES.
Prime commercial location in Hovland, 1000 feet of Highway 61 frontage. Large commercial space with a small 2 bedroom home and 1 functioning rental cottage. Many new improvements and upgrades. Two more small cabins could be rented, and there's room for many more...or other possibilities. Large 2-car garage plus two sheds. MLS# 6026089 $284,900 COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN. Great visibility, nice forest, lake view, and creek. Hwy 61 frontage. Third lot to north is zoned Residential. Bring your business idea! Rare commercial site in downtown Lutsen. Old blacksmith building collapsed on Lot 1.
MLS# 6027064 $179,000 COMMERCIAL LOT IN GRAND MARAIS. Good oppor-
tunity for a commercial building with a nice second story view of the harbor. Level 40 x 50 lot. A two story vacation rental could be built with a harbor view. What is your dream? MLS# 6024992 $53,500
RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE LARGE TRACT WITH CREEK. This 319 acre parcel has ponds & creek frontage on the Flute Reed River. Has been in DNR management program. Great for hunting or homesteading. Access is by unimproved easement from the Camp 20 Road, near county maintenance. The land may be split - take your pick of "40's"! MLS# 6027384 $258,000 SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT. Remote 80 acres ,10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land. 700’ of Durfee Creek frontage. MLS# 6024638 $149,000 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. Stunning Little Devil Track River
frontage and Pincushion Mtn. trail access make this 6.3 acre property perfect for skiers, hikers and mtn bikers. Zoned Resort/Commercial.
MLS# 6026067 $103,900 NEW! CASCADE RIVER RETREAT. Deep in the Superior
National Forest, good road access and a small 150 s.f. starter cabin with solar power. Frontage on the mighty Cascade with rapids and trout pools everywhere. Views of the valley from nice building site. MLS# 6029531 $85,900 WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION.Three 40 acre lots with 600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded. MLS# 6021356 $59,900 or MLS#
6021357 $69,900 or MLS# 6021358 $74,900. 500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful rolling
land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. MLS# 6029353 $39,000
LAND/BUILDING SITES NEW! TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles across Lake Superior – incredible 180 degree views! Private drive and buried power in place. Nice mature trees and public lands on 2 sides. More land is available. This site will rock your world. MLS# 6029487 $350,000 100+ ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Great location for a home or recreational property just minutes from Grand Marais. Rolling land with creek, borders thousands of acres of federal and state lands. Great investment and subdivision project. Power at road. Seller willing to subdivide. MLS# 6027269 $282,900 LOCATION, VIEWS, PRIVACY - 80 ACRES. This former homesteaders property has it all: rolling topography, ravines, grassy meadows, mature timber, flowing creek and expansive Lake Superior views! Minutes from Grand Marais, adjoins USFS land. MLS# 6027073 $279,000
LAND/BUILDING SITES HOME SITE OR BUSINESS DREAM. This 13.4 acre property could be a great home site or resort-type business location. Adjoins Pincushion Mtn. hiking/skiing/biking trails. Lake Superior view with more land available. Zoned Resort/Commercial. MLS# 6026068 $214,900
LARGE WILDERNESS ACREAGE - LAKE ACCESS. This 80+ acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Rugged property with high topography and old growth cedar and pine. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. MLS# 6024602 $ 193,000 OUTSTANDING LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS Gorgeous 14.69
acre parcel located within the boundaries of Cascade State park. Rolling hills, a variety of trees, and only 10 minutes from either Grand Marais or Lutsen. Many opportunities, potential for subdivision. MLS# 6023971 $175,000
MOUNTAIN TOP - WILDERNESS VIEWS. Fantastic vistas into the BWCA and surrounding rugged topography near McFarland Lake. Located at the end of the Arrowhead Trail with easy year-round access. The 122 acres has a high ridge and a “mountain top” for you to name. MLS# 6024599 $157,000 INCREASINGLY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL. 190 arces fully surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich variety of
trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands.
MLS# 6023211 $150,000 LARGE ACREAGE WITH WATER FEATURES. The headwaters of Irish Creek! Quality 160+ acres, 5 parcels sold grouped or separately. Many great features incl. old growth white pine, ponds, camping and building areas. MLS# 6023457 $149,500 BIG LAND NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. Four 80 acre parcels located south of Schroeder off Highway 61 with shared access and approved septic sites. Mix of trees, gradual elevation, nice build sites and lake view. MLS# 6027841, 6027843, 6027844, 6027845 $139,900 each LARGE ACREAGE NEAR TOM LAKE. 128 acres with
good road access and an easy walk to the Tom Lake boat landing. Year-round road, power is possible here. The 3 forties may be split - take your pick.
MLS# 6027383 $111,000 HUGE POND-HUGE PRIVACY. Large 45+ acre wooded
parcel located across from Tom Lake. Huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage. MLS# 6029352 $99,000
GREAT LOCATION FOR YOUR HOME. Convenient 7.5 acres located just 5 miles from Grand Marais on a Co Rd 7 blacktop, with some lake views, good building sites, driveway and a tiny cabin set up for your camp outs until you build. MLS# 6027933 $84,900 LAND NEAR WILSON LAKE. A special piece of the North-
woods – 16 acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake! USA-owned forest is your backyard. Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. Build your North Shore haven! MLS# 6028685 $80,000
NEW! LARGE LAND, POND, LAKE RIGHTS. Densely wooded 60 acre parcel with beaver ponds and access to Lost Lake. Good seasonal road access, many great building sites and southerly exposure. Lots of elbow room, privacy, and miles of forest roads to explore. MLS# 6029025 $69,900 RUSTICATE, RECREATE, RELAX. Reclusive Hovland hideaway – 43 acres with new driveway to “base camp” with a nice camper trailer and shed. Trails have been cut throughout the property which adjoins State land. MLS# 2313223 $62,900 PRICE REDUCED! GREAT LOCATION, QUALITY FOREST, BUILD HERE. These 10-acre parcels have a mature and mixed forest, southerly exposure, easy county road frontage and just minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6023274 $64,900, MLS# 6023275 $62,900, MLS# 6023276 $64,900 MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE. Heavily wooded 6.45 acre parcel with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. MLS# 6023465 $64,500 RIDGES, PINES & VIEWS - ARROWHEAD TRAIL. Nice 20 acre parcel with high building sites and huge pines. The surrounding federal land leads directly into the BWCAW. MLS# 6024600 $61,000 NICE HOME SITE NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice elevation and views from this 6.75 acre lot off of County Rd 6 just minutes from town. Frontage on Little Devil Track River, with lowland and highlands. Nice forest and privacy for your home or cabin in the woods. MLS# 6027581 $59,900
RUSTIC WOODED WONDERLAND. Beautiful 40 acres of maple forest with small rustic cabin bordering Judge Magney State Park. Enjoy the peaceful solitude of Aide Lake, rimmed by an open cedar grove just a short hike from the cabin into the park. MLS# 6025235 $59,900 UNIQUE 20 ACRES IN SCHROEDER. Beautiful property with driveway and building pad in place. Interesting mix of trees & topography. Stunning views of ridge lines and valleys. Quite a place to explore and see something new every time! MLS# 6027299 $59,000 PRICE REDUCED! WOODED HOME SITE This 5+ acre parcel is only 1.5 miles
from Grand Marais and ready for your country home. Mixed forest, with forest service land in the back for exploring or hunting. A driveway and culvert are already in place. MLS# 6026053 $59,000
NEW! GRAND MARAIS LOT. Nicely wooded lot on quiet street. City street, curb and gutter. There is a property assessment for city water and sewer. Location to be identified. MLS# 6029185 $52,900 PERFECT 5 ACRE HOME SITE. This private and secluded build site is just waiting for your custom plans! Only five miles from town with five acres of great woods bordering public land on two sides. MLS# 6028922 $51,500 30 ACRES - PANORAMIC VIEWS. Rare mountain top property with a 180 degree view of distant Lake Superior and the ridge to the north. Many trails in place with food plots for wildlife. MLS# 6020274 $49,500 LAND FOR FUN OR HOMESTEADING. Heavily wooded 39 acres with a large variety of trees and easy road access on Camp 20 Rd. Southern exposure great for solar set up. The Superior Hiking Trail is steps away. Close to county maintained road. MLS# 6027896 $48,900 NEW! GREAT PRIVACY CLOSE TO TOWN.This 5 acre property just outside Grand Marais sits at the end of a private drive. Potential Lake Superior views, small creek and nice elevation make for a great ready-to-build home site. MLS# 6029451 $48,000 BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND LAKE. This pine studded 7 acre property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. MLS# 6024601 $45,000 WOODED 10 ACRES IN HOVLAND. North woods seclusion plus electricity and broadband! Great forested parcel. The driveway is in leading to a secluded build site with nice trees. Cute shower house and outhouse. MLS# 6024396 $42,900 WOODED ACREAGE – GM. Two private 20 acre lots with hiking and ski trails, and abundant wildlife. A high building site offers seasonal views of Lake Superior. MLS# 2313172 $46,000 & MLS# 2313173 $35,000 5 ACRES NEAR DEVIL TRACK LAKE. Must look! 5 acres in a diverse forest on the paved South Shore Drive. Private yet easily accessible. Lot borders forest service land. Driveway is in, septic sites identified. Ready for your plans! MLS# 6025167 $45,000 POWERS LAKE ROAD PARCEL. This is the beautiful ‘40’ that you have been waiting for. Easy access off Powers Lake Road with electricity and broadband. This is a fine opportunity for the person seeking a remote retreat with some modern amenities. MLS# 6027426 $44,900 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Nice 6 acre parcel of mixed forest land only 6 miles from Grand Marais! Shared driveway is in, transformer on the property. MLS# 6024077 $39,900 QUIET AND PRIVATE. Choice 2.31 acre lot at the end of the road in Lutsen, ready to build. Priced to sell! MLS# 2309202 $39,500 5 ACRES NEAR CARIBOU LAKE. Gorgeous corner lot with colorful maples and majestic cedars. Plenty of privacy. Close to hiking trails and the Caribou Lake boat landing. Year round access with power! MLS# 2279179 $35,000 LAND FOR ESCAPE AND RECREATION. Remote yet accessible 20 acres near Judge Magney State Park. Good mix of trees, high building site, some distant Lake Superior views. MLS# 6025397 $34,900
WILDWOOD ACRES IN TOFTE. Consider these affordable lots when you want to build economically in Cook County! Nice wooded +/- acre lots. MLS# 6025292-6025294 $17,500 – $20,000
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Lynne Luban
BUYING OR SELLING
Over 12 years selling downtown MPLS Condo living. Currently representing this developers 10th project PORTLAND TOWER & THE LEGACY. I am available to meet with you in Grand Marais or Minneapolis to go over prices & floor plans.
Call: 218-591-0985 Email: stphn.carlson@gmail.com or Realliving.com/steve.carlson. Steve Carlson
OVER 4,000 FT FRONTAGE ALONG THE BAPTISIM RIVER
Cell: 612-599-6986
Email: lynneluban@mac.com Website: thelegacyminneapolis.com
One of a kind property on the sought after Baptism River. This 140 acres has over 4,000 feet of frontage on the Baptism just off Mattson Rd near Finland Mn. Privacy is what this is all about. For more information call 218-591-0985, email to stphn. carlson@gmail.com or Realliving.com/steve.carlson.
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BALCONY
MLS# 6007921 $250,000
BEDROOM 15'-2" x 12'-9"
MASTER BEDROOM 15'-6" x 17'-11"
LIVING 38'-2" x 14'-0"
BEDROOM 15'-2" x 12'-9"
MASTER BEDROOM 15'-6" x 17'-11"
CLOSET
PINE RIDGE OVER LAKE SUPERIOR
CLOSET
(no inside finishing)
MLS# $440,000
KITCHEN/DINING 35'-4" x 14'-8"
BATH
CLOSET
BATH BEDROOM 17'-4" x 11'-8"
BATH CLOSET
MLS# $299,900
440 ft of Lake superior frontage and 8 acres with small creek beautiful views and lot of privacy.
BATH
LAUNDRY
CLOSET
LIVING 38'-2" x 14'-0"
Unit 1424 2774 Square Feet Balcony: 184 Square Feet
LAUNDRY
CLOSET
BEDROOM 17'-4" x 11'-8"
BATH
Lot 9 with 3.8 acres and view of Lake Superior, 3 miles north of Two Harbors on Hwy 61. Price includes lot, shell of house, well and septic.
2806 HWY 61
KITCHEN/DINING 35'-4" x 14'-8"
BATH
KEY PLAN
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New townhomes, total coastal luxury right on the shore of Lake Superior. 3,000 s/f, 3BR, 3BA. Quarter-share ownership w/ flexibility for personal use & rental income. Excellent family retreat or investment property. Prices from $179K-$225K, includes furnishings.
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Lake Superior Veiw Homes
Lutsen In-land lakes
90 Hoaglund Drive Tofte
3 bedroom 3 bath 3 level Lindal Cedar Home. Finish detail, flooring and kitchen not yet complete/ perfect for new owner to complete to their own taste. Outstanding Lake Superior Views
Lutsen Real Estate Group Using a fundamental business approach for all your real estate needs Office 218-663-7971
lutsenrealestategroup.com
MLS 6024998 $395,000
Homes and Land
Caribou Lake.
Grand Marais Area
Nicely appointed and extremely well maintained beautiful 3 bedroom home just west of Grand Marais. Home includes a two stall garage with adjacent office, workshop, wine room and more. Many wonderful upgrades made to home in 2010. Nice clean yard and garden areas. Move in ready. All you need is the key. Call Bruce today for your private showing.
MLS 6029508 $395,000
Mike Larson 218-370-1536
Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294
Historic Lutsen Lockport sites
5.03 acres MLS 6028102 $39,000 6.54 acres MLS 6028107 $45,000 5.01 acres MLS 6028110 $39,000 5.31 acres MLS 6028108 $39,000 5.16 acres MLS 6028111 $39,000
Jonvick Creek Sites in Lutsen. Beautiful build sites at Jonvick.Power and broadband curbside. Great Lutsen location just offCaribou Trail. Convenient to everything, yet private. Great Pricing.
Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7971
Lot 6 Blk 10 Lot 1 Blk 2 Lot 2 Blk 10 Lot 7 Blk 14 Lot 5 Blk 10 Lot 1 Blk 14
Acres Price 1.50 29,500 1.95 35,000 1.70 45,000 4.82 45,000 2.15 49,000 2.67 49,000
51 Moose Ridge Road
Cathy Hahn 218-370-0139
A nicely forested lot with a shovel ready home location, frontage on Poplar Lake, plus a new garage. Power to the back of the lot and a septic site has been identified. MLS 6020491 $187,500
Tait Lake.
Lot 16 - 2.8 acres. Deeded access to Lake with very nice build sites. (owner/agent)
MLS 6024063 $45,000
Also available – Lot 17 3.3 acres. This lot adjoins lot 16. Great views. $50,000
Lot 2 Blk 14 Lot 4 Blk 10 Lot 2 Blk 11 Lot 5 Blk 11 Lot 1 Blk 12 Lot 6 Blk 14
Gorgeous 3 bdrm 3 bath on Sawmill Bay. Large oversized heated garage with second level rec area. Immaculate grounds. Simply beautiful. Additional shoreline and acreage available.
MLS 6024837 $597,750
MLS 2020244 $319,900
Superior National Golf Course Homesites Lot 8 Block 5.
Great Lutsen location tucked up behind the Lutsen general business district, yet private with 5+ acre lots. This is a very nice opportunity. Buy and build today, or hold for the future.
Lot 1 Steam Engine Road Lot 2 Steam Engine Road Lot 4 Steam Engine Road Lot 5 Steam Engine Road Lot 6 Steam Engine Road
Caribou Lake.
3 bedroom cabin on private and quiet part of Caribou Lake. Newer septic, roof, windows and more. Part of CVR’s vacation rental program, licensed and compliant. Purchase for private use, year-round home or vacation rentals. Many options and ready to go.
Acres 2.78 1.15 1.62 1.75 2.65 3.96
Price 49,000 49,000 49,000 49,000 54,900 59,000
Pancore Lake, Tofte
Pancore Lake is a pretty special area. Only three private parcels adjoin this lake with the US Forest service occupying the majority of shoreline on the entire north shore side of the lake. This property is approximately 60 acres offering some towering views yet has a very nice gentle access to the lake with 250’ of shoreline and multiple build sites available.
MLS 6028959 $195,400
Private lot tucked among Cedars along River 7 Fairway. Water, sewer, power curbside. Great value. (Owner/Agent) MLS 602078 $59,000
Lot 6 Block 5.
This was one of the very first lots purchased because of its outstanding location. Nestled adjacent to the River 7 Green - it offers so much. Great build site with outstanding orientation. Access to all HOA utilities. MLS TBD $92,500
Lutsen Area Townhomes Heritage Townhome.
Nicely appointed 3 bdrm townhome overlooking Superior National Golf Course with outstanding Lake Superior Views. Part of the Cascade Vacation Rentals program – fully furnished and turn-key.
MLS 2308961 $299,500
Lutsen Resort – Log Cabin #403
Ever so seldom does a Lutsen Resort authentic Log Cabin become available for sale. Here is your opportunity to become part of this unique family of home ownership at on Lake Superior. Outstanding views – awesome cabin. Call today for your private showing.
MLS# $399,000
Lutsen Resort Cliff House Townhome. Part
of the Lutsen Resort family, this beautiful 3 bedroom townhome is perched Cliffside overlooking Lake Superior with access to all resort amenities. Fully furnished with excellent rental history.
MLS 6023697 $399,000
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.
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Welcome to Golden Eagle Lodge, a family oriented, yearround resort on Minnesota’s historic Gunflint Trail. Located on the quiet shores of Flour Lake, we are the only resident on nearly 8 miles of pristine shoreline. Here, you can look forward to the quiet and solitude offered only from a true wilderness setting. We offer modern lakeshore cabins to ensure comfort during your stay in the North Woods.
Placid and tranquil. Enjoy cabins, camping, fishing, hiking, and canoeing.
Each season has something special to offer; excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking in summer and nationallyrenowned Cross-Country Skiing in winter. Visit our website to find in detail how each season can help shape your vacation. Try our 9-site campground which offers the same quiet and personal service as our cabins; each site comes equipped with water and electric hookups. We go out of our way to ensure every aspect of your visit will convince you to come back and see us again. 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! 80 JULY 2017 NORTHERN WILDS
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