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Longer Days, Lots to Do March is the best month of winter for one reason: daylight. The Winter Solstice is a distant memory as the sun rises earlier and sets later each day.

Daylight saving begins at 2 a.m., March 8, giving everyone an extra hour to enjoy the daylight after work. The Spring Equinox, when day and night are equal length, is March 19. After that, days continue to get longer until the Summer Solstice on June 20.

Some folks say we should do away with daylight savings and simply not “fall back” with the clocks in November. This would give us an extra hour of evening light year-round. We suspect that many of us who endure the winter darkness in the Northern Wilds would agree with that idea.

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Now that we are entering the time when winter days are longer and typically somewhat warmer, it’s great to get outside and enjoy them. Lots of snow and some below-zero temperatures most certainly lie ahead (March is not spring at this latitude), but this is when we can have icy-cold nights and above-freezing days. That combination can create enticing conditions where melt-softened snow freezes overnight to a hard crust. Mornings are a great time to go exploring on snowshoes, provided you get back before the sun’s afternoon warmth makes the snow “punchy.”

Shore homeowners who have merged unique homes with their personal lifestyles. Longtime Finland resident Bonnie Tikkanen shares stories from her community’s colorful past. Elle Andra-Warner explains the winter phenomena of red snow, ice disks and snow worms. Northern Traditions columnist Julia Prinselaar writes about the many uses of tree sap beyond traditional maple syrup making.

We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that March marks the beginning of the “busy” season for many folks throughout the Northern Wilds. Those in the tourism industry are getting ready for the annual influx of visitors. Contractors are preparing for what we’ve anecdotally heard will be a good year for home construction. Others who earn most of their keep during the snow-free months are in prepmode, too. Here at Northern Wilds, our workload is picking up steam in the print shop as well as in our production department. In addition to our usual summer products, the Cook County Map and North Shore Menu guide, we’ll be releasing two new books. We are also planning to introduce a new community product later this year. We’ll keep you posted on our progress in upcoming issues of Northern Wilds.—Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt

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A look at Beran’s Handcrafted Log Cabins GRAND MARAIS— When many imagine life in the northwoods, they picture a cozy log cabin surrounded by acres of forest. Cook County builder Isaak Beran is dedicated to turning the dream of living in a classic log cabin into a reality. His business, Beran’s Handcrafted Log Cabins, opened just last year near Grand Marais, and he is dedicated to providing people with a quality log cabin to last them through the years—all built by hand and off-grid.

From a young age Beran remembers being intrigued by log cabins, inspired in part by visits to his grandpa’s cabin near Grand Rapids. However, it wasn’t until 2014 that he started on the path of learning to build log cabins himself. During that year, Beran enrolled in the Great Lakes School of Log Building in Isabella (now closed). That experience solidified the passion that he had for building and he has been building cabins ever since.

“I learned a lot at the school, but it was enough to be dangerous—I had a lot more to learn,” Beran said.

After leaving the school, Beran’s first project was building a 10x12 cabin in Hayward.

Completing his first cabin was a learning process, but it was also the start of a new venture in building cabins full-time. Beran said he always had a dream of starting his own business, and combining that with his interest in log cabin building seemed like the perfect fit. He spent time getting his off-grid

build yard near Grand Marais ready, and this year is his first full year in business.

ly together. Saddle notches are used in the logs, which is done to keep the logs fitting well together as they settle. Eventually, the entire shell is complete. If completed at the build yard, Beran numbers each log and disassembles the cabin so it can be brought to its permanent site and assembled again. The owners can then finish the interior themselves, and have a one-of-a-kind, handbuilt cabin to last them for years to come.

Beran’s work involves crafting the log shell for each cabin. It certainly is no easy process: the large cabin that he built last winter took six months to complete.

“One thing I wish my teacher had told us more is just how much work actually goes into building a log cabin,” Beran said. “If you’re going to be dedicated it really has to be a full-time job.”

Beran’s Handcrafted Log Cabins are custom-designed. The process starts with getting a phone call from a potential customer and talking about their ideas and vision. He describes his style as versatile, and he’s willing to work with buyers to create the cabin design that they want. Once the design is in place, the logs are ordered and brought from central Minnesota to Grand Marais in the wintertime. Sometimes customers request a certain kind of wood to add to the shell, but typically Beran uses red pine.

“I use red pine over white pine for a few different reasons,” Beran said. “It’s easier to work with, there’s less sap, the bark can be easily removed in the winter time, and it’s a stronger wood than white pine.”

The pine logs arrive fully barked, so Beran uses an 18-inch wide drawknife to peel the bark off: he describes it as rather like peeling a potato, but on a much larger scale.

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As someone who also does restoration work on older log cabins, Beran stresses the importance of proper design and quality building to ensure the longevity of the cabin.

“A lot of the time restoration jobs are due to the design of the home, whether that’s improper overhangs or logs that are too close to the ground,” says Beran. “No matter what kind of wood you have, if it’s exposed to water it can rot. Designing a cabin well in the first place is a lot easier than fixing it later.”

Isaak Beran peels the bark off a log, which he says is similar to peeling a potato, but on a much larger scale. | SUBMITTED the same tree—vary greatly in how easy they are to peel.

“Peeling is a fun and time-consuming process. I’m fortunate enough to have friends that enjoy helping with it so I can move onto other stages of the building process,” he says.

Once the logs are debarked and ready, Beran scribes the logs. Scribing is a process where logs are cut so that the shape of a log being added to the cabin directly mirrors the one below it. This ensures the logs fit snug-

Someday after he’s gained more expertise Beran would like to teach and offer log-building classes for others in the area who want to know more about the craft.

In the meantime, his plan is to continue working hard to make one-of-a-kind cabins so people can have the northwoods home they’ve always wanted.—Rae Poynter

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While some sources indicate that upward-acting doors were advertised as early as the 1900s, they began being mass-produced in 1921, thanks to Overhead Door’s founder, C.G. Johnson. Overhead’s website says the first electrical door came from Johnson in 1926.

Today, a newly-installed garage door can last for 40-plus years, Finnegan said. A replica of an early electric garage door can still be found in Duluth’s Overhead Door office on Airpark Boulevard.

“We like to do it right the first time,” he said.

Doing it right is also on the customer.

Maintenance at home can range from visual inspections to preventative maintenance. A homeowner should wash their garage door at least once a year in the spring. They should also lubricate all moving parts, Finnegan said.

Some parts, like the torsion spring, should be replaced at least once a year.

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The garage door’s steel strength has improved over the decades.

“What’s really changed is the insulation,” Finnegan said. Even if you don’t have a heated garage, insulation helps improve conditions, such as condensation on your car windows, he said. It also gives garage doors better resistance to losing heat.

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Peter Finnegan, general manager at Overhead Door in Duluth, shows a selection of vertical windows in the company’s office and showroom on Airpark Boulevard. Windows, the connection to smart devices, colors and styles are just a few ways garage doors have evolved since they were first mass produced in the 1920s. | TAMMY BAIN an said. He said that one such color, Black Frost, is popular this year. In the office, a dark evergreen garage door also stood as one example.

Original garage doors were made of wood or Masonite, which became heavier with moisture, Finnegan said. Today’s doors can connect to smart devices.

“Everybody’s used to doing everything at the push of a button,” he said.

But a customer doesn’t have to buy a new garage door to open it from their cellphone.

Any door made in 1994 or later can be hooked up to a smart device, Finnegan said.

“Some people have to have it. Some people want to stay away from it,” he said. “We try to please both. We just want to make our customers happy.”

In the office, a “courtyard” door has the looks of an old carriage house door.

“We try to make the doors match the architecture,” Finnegan said.

Despite the door’s decorative hinges and handles, the doors still roll up.

Outside of the office and connected shop, you can find Overhead Door’s employees going on-call for repairs at all hours of the day, though you may pay more after hours.

As in many home renovations, what’s old is once again new. Retro “art deco” has become popular, creating an “ultra-modern look,” Finnegan said.

On a recent day when the temperatures plunged more than 10 degrees F below zero, technicians were on the road to Two Harbors to repair a part.

“Cold weather drives our business,” Finnegan said, adding that spring steel breaks when temperatures drop below zero.

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Vertical windows are also popular, and Finnegan showed off numerous examples in Overhead Door’s office. Although, he added, windows are largely a cosmetic feature to the garage door and can add hundreds to your price.

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The garage doors themselves aren’t the only improvement. Customers today can design their own garage door on an app, and even add a photo of their own home to test out the look. They can choose from a variety of colors on a “soft palette,” Finneg-

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Tiny homes to mansions, company styles interiors GRAND MARAIS— At its most basic, the word ‘home’ denotes a shelter, a place of residence that keeps us warm through the darkest months of winter and cool through the longest days of summer. Home is where we retreat to after a hard day at work; it’s where we find shelter, both physically and mentally, from the demands of everyday life.

A fine home is typically stylish—an expression of what its owner finds beautiful. A good home combines style with comfort to create a place to rest and feel at ease. A great home, however, combines style and comfort with function— it is useful to its owner, enabling their best life.

This idea—that a home is at its best when it is stylish, comfortable and functions well—is at the heart of Janet Arneson & Scott Tjaden’s mission as owners of 1010 Interiors in Grand Marais.

With a 5,000 square foot showroom located a short distance northeast of town off of Highway 61, 1010 Interiors has been in the business of improving residential spaces for over 28 years.

“We do everything within the realm of residential construction,” says Tjaden. “Honestly, there probably aren’t many businesses like us outside of small towns. Most businesses [like us] specialize—they do kitchens, or bathrooms, or maybe flooring—but because of the size of the market here we do everything. Flooring, carpeting, cabinetry, kitchen tiles, bathrooms—if it’s residential, we do it.”

1010 Interiors markets themselves as specializing in kitchen and bathroom design which includes everything from cabinetry and counter tops to flooring, tiling and window treatments. However, Arneson & Tjaden take on projects of all types and sizes in order to meet the diverse needs of the community.

1010 Interiors, located in Grand Marais, has been in the business of improving residential spaces for over 28 years. | SUBMITTED

“We’ve done everything from tiny homes and guest cabins, all the way to million dollar homes with massive kitchens,” says Arneson, “and that’s great! It’s what we really love about this business and this unique community—both ends of the spectrum.”

cago, and St. Paul as they pursued their respective careers in higher education. Moving into new spaces was a constant reality, something that allowed them to discover and grow their passions for home improvement.

The showroom is surprisingly inside, consisting of a variety ed spaces, and product samples to inspire and guide the viewer possible.

expansive from the of displays, renovatall expertly laid out in discovering what’s

“The displays give people a sense of options, colors and styles,” says Arneson, “but we want to be sure not to mislead people into thinking that this is all that they can do, because really it’s almost unlimited what can happen with custom work.”

While 1010 Interiors has been in the home improvement business on the North Shore for 28 years, Arneson and Tjaden are themselves relatively new to the business and the area, having recently purchased 1010 Interiors from its former owner in February of 2018.

Prior to purchasing 1010 Interiors and making Cook County their home, Arneson and Tjaden spent a majority of their professional lives moving between big cities like Dallas, Chi-

“Over the years both of us have owned a lot of homes and had to do remodeling in almost all of them,” says Tjaden, “and something that the two of us have in common is how we enjoy making the space we live in feel right. This is something that we learned about each other early on in our marriage, and something that has carried over into our work with 1010.”

Arneson and Tjaden both frequently vacationed on the North Shore before moving, and were actively looking to change careers and become small business owners in Minnesota when they came across the listing for 1010 Interiors.

Purchasing 1010 Interiors not only allowed Arneson and Tjaden to build a life in a place that they both love and are excited to call their “permanent” home, but also to “make our careers about something that we both like to do, something that we believe in, which is to configure space and make it feel right for people,” according to Tjaden.

Tjaden, but one that they have thoroughly appreciated and settled into over the past two years.

“We wanted to control our own world a little more,” says Arneson. “It’s not that we were unhappy before, we just wanted to have a new form of happiness.”

When asked about the changes that they have made to 1010 Interiors since taking over, Arneson and Tjaden responded by saying that while they haven’t been radical in the changes that they’ve made to the location, they have definitely “put their stamp on it.”

“A business like this is always changing,” says Arneson.

“Whether it’s the showroom lay-out or the types of products on display, and we’re going to keep making changes—some small and some large—because it keeps [the business] fresh.”

In addition to changes in the showroom, Arneson and Tjaden have made changes to the sign, logo and graphics since purchasing 1010 Interiors, and continue to utilize new and developing technologies to improve their clients’ experiences.—Eric Weicht

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Beyond budworm— Recovering the forest TWO HARBORS—As the ongoing spruce budworm outbreak turns dense stands of native balsam fir into dead, dry fire hazards in Lake County and beyond, landowners who clear the dead timber have an opportunity to nurture a more diverse forest.

More than $1.3 million in Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funds from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service was available for wildfire hazard mitigation-related practices from 2017 through 2019. With that assistance, more than 100 landowners treated about 1,500 acres in Lake and bordering counties.

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More than 90 percent of those EQIP funds related directly to the outbreak.

“Where you have dense stands of balsam fir, it kills them all and it’s quite the tinderbox,” said Jon Sellnow, the Duluth-based NRCS district conservationist who has since taken a job with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. “The treatment is to reduce the fire hazard, but at the same time open up that dead canopy for regeneration and, if needed, re-establishment in the understory.”

Lake County is at the epicenter of an outbreak that extends to northern St. Louis County, the southern edge of Cook County and the Duluth area. Outbreaks generally occur on a 30-year cycle. This one is expected to persist for a few more years.

Spruce budworm outbreaks occur naturally. Despite its name, spruce budworm does the most damage to balsam fir, which may grow in dense stands.

Those stands shade out other trees, shrubs and plants. EQIP assistance has allowed landowners such as Jamie and Penny Juenemann to augment their efforts to convert the forest to other vegetation.

By January 2020, the Juenemanns had planted 800 trees and shrubs on their threeacre property bordering the Little Stewart River. In summer 2017, with NRCS assistance and help from a Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa crew, they had cleared the balsams and salvaged everything else on that land.

Penny and Jamie Juenemann’s next project involves removing dead balsam from about five acres behind their house. | ANN WESSEL, BWSR Depending upon the practice, EQIP assistance ranged from $660 to $1,300 an acre.

work to do what Mother Nature did on its own 150-plus years ago.”

“On these sites, it’s kind of an easy sell.

Even a layperson can look at a forest and determine that it’s dead. This balsam fir comes in so thick, (with) spruce budworm anything over 40 years is basically 100 percent mortality. It’s the standing dead,” Sellnow said.

“Removing it allows you to see the other trees that you couldn’t see before.”

The Juenemanns have worked 30 to 40 hours a week, spring through fall, to clear remaining balsams, plant trees and build 5-foottall wire cages to keep the deer out. After an August 2019 storm, they cut damaged aspen and birch, and repaired wire cages.

“Spruce will have some tolerance, but balsam fir, when they get to a certain age, it’s nearly 100 percent mortality,” Sellnow said.

With nearly $690,820 allocated and 55 new contracts, 2019 saw the most sign-ups in a single year. Twenty-one of those originated from landowners working through Lake SWCD. They resulted in 14 management plans affecting 192 acres in Lake County.

The Minnesota DNR identified 201,700 acres affected by spruce budworm within the Arrowhead region in 2019.

Most management plans also protected houses in the Two Harbors area from possible wildfire.

“In addition to the fire hazard and reduced forest productivity, there is no value in dead or declining balsam fir, and a very limited market for balsam fir in general,” said Tim Byrns, a Lake Soil & Water Conservation District forester based in Two Harbors. “So cutting and treating the woody residue on site is often the only management option.”

“The benefits kind of expand from there.

You have a healthy forest, and it provides tremendous water quality benefits—both for slowing runoff and for filtering water,” Sellnow said. “Definitely clean air. Carbon sequestration. Wildlife habitat’s a big one.”

When the program launched in 2016, Byrns’ efforts to inform landowners extended to hand-delivering paperwork. Interest grew as more landowners could see how the practices worked on neighbors’ land.

Thinning the forest makes way for larger, older, healthier trees.

“I’d still do it the same way. I like the fact that it’s filtered sunlight hitting those trees.

Its more drought-resistant as a result,” Jamie Juenemann said. “I really liked how doing it by hand was so much lighter on the landscape.”

Without soil compaction from heavy machinery—mechanical tree removal is one option for landowners to consider—Juenemann said the existing seed bank took hold sooner. A profusion of coltsfoot bloomed in the spring; large-leafed asters bloomed in the fall.

NRCS and SWCD employees accept applications year-round. Local work groups identify priority resource concerns and conservation practices. Applications are scored and ranked. April 19 is the next EQIP application deadline.

“We have to go in and go through great lengths to get white pine and Northern white cedar and yellow birch re-established here,” Jamie Juenemann said in 2017. “It’s

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Beginning archery through Duluth Parks & Recreation DULUTH—The sport of archery is making a comeback and the Duluth Parks and Rec team is right on target with the trend. Recreation specialist, Sam Werle is one of three employees who recently completed training to become a certified archery instructor through the National Archery in the Schools Program or “NASP.” He and his colleagues trained last summer and began teaching archery classes outdoors in September, then moved into the Duluth recreation center as temperatures dropped.

Currently, there are a few different types of courses in the archery program. In the required introductory course, students should expect to learn the basics and safety.

“We don’t shoot the bows yet. We go over eye dominance, range safety, and how a bow operates. Then we start with a string bow and go through the steps of progression before using a bow on the range,” Werle explained.

After taking the intro course, students can take the Archery Games and Challenges class where they learn how to play games like “archery tic-tac-toe” and how to use a scorecard. They also offer a program specifically for homeschool groups. The program uses 12 Genesis compound bows since they fit the NASP curriculum and can virtually fit all draw lengths and, essentially, can be used by everyone. For the classes held through Duluth Parks and Rec, the ages range from 8-year-olds to senior citizens.

Werle says that it has been tough getting into the public’s view, but interest has been picking up, especially since it just started out and recreation programming in general is only about a year old.

“Our goal is to help the community stay active and engaged in recreation and building community all year-round and this archery program helps to achieve that,” he said.

According to the most recent survey commissioned by the Archery Trade Association (ATA), 9.9 percent of Americans over the age of 18 participated in shooting archery in 2015. There were also surveys conducted in 2012 and 2014. From the initial 2012 study

Duluth Parks and Rec offers beginner archery classes for ages 8 and up. | SUBMITTED to the 2015 results, archery participation actually increased 20.6 percent.

It probably isn’t a coincidence that archery gained more popularity after 2012. The movies Brave, The Hunger Games, The Avengers, and the TV show Arrow all came out that year.

Breaking down the 2015 survey even further, it showed that 6.5 percent shot archery only for fun or competition while 1.2 percent only bowhunted.

The percentage that did both archery and bowhunting was 2.3 percent. That theme seems to hold true for the Duluth Parks and Rec archery students, too.

Werle says that most of the groups are interested in archery as a sport, just for something different to do.

As far as demographics go, everyone over the age of eight is welcome. There is a pretty even mix of both male and female participants with some youth participants coming on their own and some attending with a parent. There are also adults that come on their own or friends. Groups, such as the cub scouts also have participated. Classes are capped at 16 people and students are rotated through in groups during the two-hour session.

The feedback about the program has been good so far. Werle says they take feedback seriously because the program is so new that they can be flexible.

“We are trying a lot of new things, so the feedback that we are getting we can take really literally and try to work that into the community,” he said.

The archery classes are also extremely affordable. At only $5 per class, they wanted to make sure that it could be an option for all. Plus, for families that can’t afford it, they do offer assistance.

“Duluth is around 25 miles long, so we are trying to be mindful to spread the programming geographically, and we also know that recreation can be expensive, so we have the goal of keeping it inexpensive,” Werle said.

To get the word out about the program, they added it to the seasonal brochure and have a calendar on their website, duluthmn.gov/parks.

The biggest way the word has spread about the program, though, has been through their Facebook page, “Duluth Parks MN.”—Ali Juten

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Living with our wild neighbors “When the Creator, we call him Gitchie Manitou, put man on this Earth, he walked, and he was lonely. It was Ma’iingan that walked with him and kept him company. We always believed that what happens to Ma’iingan is going to happen to us. In the same way, what happens to us is going to happen to Ma’iingan because we walked that path together.”

—Mike Swan, White Earth Nation, Minnesota, as related in The Handbook of Communication in Cross-cultural Perspective

SHARING SPACE WITH WILDLIFE

While wolves are among the more untamed wild species that share space with us, or we with them, the list is long—and increasing. Red foxes, black bears and other species now live cheek-by-jowl with humans on the outskirts of—and in—cities, towns and villages.

These animals are in fact our neighbors, believes Minnesotan John Henricksson, au-

thor of the book A Wild Neighborhood. The word neighbor harkens back to the early days of dictionaries, he writes, with definitions like near dwellers and borderers. Our wild neighbors’ presence reaches from countryside to city square.

WILDLIFE NEAR CITIES AND SUBURBS

For the first time in history, most humans live in urban/suburban areas; more than three billion people reside in or near cities

around the world. As we’re moving into town, wildlife is right behind us—or we’re behind them, sometimes claiming turf they’d already staked out.

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In Maple Grove, Minn., a family of red foxes set up residence outside a human family’s front door, blocking the entrance to the house. The homeowners opted to cede the front walk to the foxes.

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As cities grow, humans are removing natural habitats. With the loss of undeveloped landscapes, urban and suburban areas are becoming more important for animals from coyotes to bobcats. Scientists call them urban adapters.

Urban adapters are often found where they can forage in trash, vegetable gardens and other resources humans provide. Much of their success comes from their diets; they’re far from picky eaters.

Along with abundant food sources in towns and cities, the elimination of large predators has given smaller animals free rein.

When populations of apex predators such as cougars and wolves decrease, animals like red foxes and coyotes often increase.

Just west of the Twin Cities, families in Victoria regularly come eye-to-eye with coyotes loping through their yards. One homeowner believes a coyote snatched her small dog; so far, however, there’s no proof of the coyote’s guilt.

The definition of an urban adapter isn’t clear-cut, and is changing with urban sprawl.

Black bears, once symbols of wilderness, are becoming urban adapters.

In Minnesota, black bear range follows that of the state’s northern forests—or once did. Now bears are frequently reported far to the south. Last spring, stunned residents of Burnsville, a suburb of Minneapolis, watched as a black bear sauntered past their living room window and rested against a tree on the front lawn. The window-shopping bear eventually moved on.

To find out how many black bears are wandering outside their usual northern stomping grounds, Dave Garshelis, a bear biologist at the Minnesota DNR, and colleagues designed a website where the public can report bear sightings.

“We’re hoping to learn how far bears have moved from their primary range,” Garshelis says.

So far, more than 1,000 reports show the state’s black bear range is slowly expanding southward and westward.

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“Biologically, wolves can and will live almost anyplace people will tolerate them, and that varies with local culture and politics,” says wolf biologist Dave Mech of the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

In the spring of 2015, grey wolves showed up near Isanti, Minn., 45 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. It’s the farthest south in the state a wolf pack has been found, Mech says. The wolves thrived on the area’s abundant deer, and had a litter of pups.

As the Isanti pack grew, their human neighbors started reporting problems to wildlife officials. The wolves killed domestic animals, city residents claimed. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services Division, which has the authority to respond to reports of “problem wildlife,” removed some of the wolves.

Isanti resident Larry Hogie digs soil from ponds on his property, which he forms into mounds of dirt for sale to gardeners and horticulture centers. One day Hogie glanced at the edge of the woods near his home…and into the eyes of a grey wolf. “Like any other animal,” he says, “wolves like to be where they can see what’s going on, so they’ve been sitting on top of my dirt mounds.”

PATH TO COEXISTENCE

In areas where wolves and other predators might prey on livestock, installing electric fences and employing livestock-guarding dogs can facilitate coexistence, scientists say.

As more and more homeowners raise chickens and keep goats, carnivores are increasingly viewing backyards as restaurants.

And each year, more wildlife is killed by homeowners protecting livestock from predators. That isn’t a sustainable approach to managing wildlife, say biologists.

Electric fencing is among the most effective means of keeping hungry wildlife like black bears out of chicken coops and other livestock areas, scientists suggest. Be responsible, they say: go electric. And take down birdfeeders by April 1, when hibernators like bears are emerging from winter dens. The bears make a beeline to birdseed, says Garshelis. Researchers also recommend keeping trash in firmly latched containers and inside garages with doors closed. Take trash to the curb just before scheduled pick-up times.

Who was here first—and will we learn to coexist? The question is being asked in Minnesota and around the globe. The answer, White Earth Nation legend might say, is that what happens to one will happen to all.

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Luxury condo living on Thunder Bay’s waterfront THUNDER BAY— Many of us have heard the phrase “home is where you hang your hat.”

And if home is in one of the two buildings of luxury condominiums on Thunder Bay’s waterfront Marina Park (also called Prince Arthur’s Landing), you’ve got a front row unhindered view of the marina, beautiful Lake Superior and the famous Sleeping Giant land formation.

The word “condominium” comes from Latin and has been commonly shortened to “condo” in North America. Condos are private residences owned by a homeowner or family in a building with multiple units. Cambridge dictionary defines it as “an apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in it, but also containing shared spaces.”

The first building of The Vue on the Water Condominiums was started in late October 2013 and welcomed its first resident a year later in late November. The two 51unit seven-storey buildings were developed by the Re Solve Group and are located on Sleeping Giant Parkway in the heart of the waterfront on the shores of Lake Superior near the downtown north core. The state-of-the-art structural design includes non-combustible concrete, masonry and steel construction.

The concept started in Belgium in 1924, spread across Europe and in 1958, Puerto Rico passed the first condominium law in the U.S. However, it was two years later (1960) in Salt Lake City, Utah that the first modern condo in continental U.S. was built—the 120-unit Graystone Manor marketed under the slogan “No More Yardwork.”

According to the Vue website, the Vue sets “the bar for luxury condo living not only for its lifestyle and immaculate views, but also defines creative thinking and embodies cutting edge design.” There’s also a SkyVue Lounge with a fireplace and kitchen created for “an ambiance of energy, liveliness, and relaxation,” a fitness facility known as the “Beach” and an outdoor rooftop patio/terrace.

Canada’s first registered condo development was Brentwood Village, built in 1967 in Edmonton, Alberta, while Ontario’s first registered high-rise condo was in Ottawa in 1969. And currently, a Toronto-based Canadian developer is building the world’s first fully-accessible condominium in Pickering, Ontario for people with disabilities including blindness; the 336-unit Axess Condos with a rooftop restaurant overlooking Lake Ontario will be ready for occupancy in 2021.

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Home is where you hang your hat—and Thunder Bay’s waterfront luxury condos give some great views of the marina and Lake Superior. | ELLE ANDRA-WARNER terfront penthouse—and recently there was one available at the waterfront condominiums for about $1.15 million (CDN). Advertised as “Thunder Bay’s largest waterfront luxury penthouse,” it was 2,168 square feet with four bedrooms, three balconies and an amazing view. However, if you just need

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As one commentator put it, he cheers louder than your young son for the only Canadian-based team in the NBA. He wears a Raptors T-shirt as well as a turban, indicating that he is both a diehard Raptors fan and a Sikh. Meet 67-year-old Nav Bhatia.

In 1984, the 32-year-old immigrant landed in Canada to begin a new life. The certified mechanical engineer had not wanted to leave his home and work in the Punjabi area of India; he became an unwilling refugee.

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had recently been assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards, resulting in a deadly nationwide backlash against Sikhs. Thousands were murdered, thousands more fled India. Bhatia was one of the latter.

Like many educated, qualified immigrants, Bhatia could not find work in his field, despite Canada’s relatively open attitude toward immigrants. Again like many newcomers, he took what he could find. In his case, it was as a car salesman at a Hyundai dealership in a rough area of Rexdale, Ontario. His troubles did not end there: “It was mainly a white staff, and they all called me names and all those kinds of things. I decided I would have to do better than good if I wanted to survive,” he recalls.

Bhatia proved as good as his word, selling some 127 cars in three months. In fact, he eventually wound up buying the dealership and now owns three, with a staff of nearly 200. He has been an award-winning Hyundai franchisee ever since.

“You just treat people like you want to be treated yourself,” he says. “This is very important.”

Back to early days in Canada: like most immigrants, Bhatia wanted to fit in with the citizens of his new country, so he cast about for something to join in on. As fate would have it, he bought a ticket to the first-ever game of the then-new Toronto Raptors pro-

fessional basketball team. Though he didn’t fully understand the ins and outs of basketball, he was hooked on the excitement and the competitive spirit he experienced at that game. Bhatia has never missed a single Raptors home game ever since, sitting courtside, visibly (and audibly) cheering on his team.

But the plucky, energetic Raptors “Superfan” (so dubbed by the team’s vice president, Isaiah Thomas) has not stopped there: he spends large amounts of his net worth on tickets for underprivileged children to attend Raptors games, as well as endowing a foundation that aims to counter the discrimination he faced as a new Canadian.

The foundation is also involved in resurfacing community basketball courts across Canada, to afford underprivileged children the chance to play sports and realize their potential. He is also involved with World Vision and has endowed infrastructure improvements through the NGO to girls’ schools in northern India, his original home.

Bhatia is a faithful Sikh, part of a religious offshoot of 15th century Hinduism. As such, he is required to avoid cutting his hair, which, like many of his caste, he keeps neatly tucked into a turban known as a dastar.

The turban, which has been the focal point of much misunderstanding and discrimination, is nothing more than a practical means of keeping his hair in place. Certainly, the turban is part of Bhatia’s highly recognizable presence at Raptors home games.

Because of his experience and beliefs, Bhatia makes a point of challenging us, especially those of us of the majority citizenry, to get out of our comfort zone, and get to know our neighbours. Multiculturalism is not a luxury to him: it is an imperative if we are to survive as a species.

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Points North Temple Grandin: How animals think By Shawn Perich

Rainy, my yellow Lab, wasn’t expecting the trash bags on our morning walk. My neighbor had piled the black sacks at the end of his driveway for pick up. Rainy didn’t know that. What he did know was the sacks weren’t there the last time we walked by.

Stiff legged, with the hair on his neck and shoulders standing up, the dog cautiously approached within a few feet of the sacks and stopped.

“Woof,” said Rainy. “Woof, woof!”

I called him to come and we continued on our walk. Some folks may think Rainy’s behavior was silly or fearful, although anyone whose spent time around animals would not be surprised that he acted as he did. When told of the incident during a recent interview, animal behavior expert Temple Grandin said Rainy had a normal response to an unfamiliar sight, the trash sacks, in familiar surroundings.

“Animals notice things that are different or out of place,” she said. “It may be a threat.”

Grandin, a professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University and the author of several books, including Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human, will be presenting at a day-long session in Thunder Bay April 2. We spoke by phone about how animals think. Grandin, who is autistic, is renowned for her special insight on that subject.

“I’m a visual person,” she said. “I think in pictures.”

Animals, she found, think in similar ways.

“Animals don’t think in words,” she said.

“They are sensory; relying on sight, sound and smell.”

Temple Grandin’s unique understanding of how animals think has allowed her to design humane methods of livestock containment and made it easier for people to understand the behavior of the animals in their lives. | ROSALIE WINARD Dogs, for instance, have a scent-based social life, as anyone who has gone for a walk with one knows. Sniffing at the base of a tree, a dog learns what other canines have been there. Perhaps the tree has been visited by a potential mate, or a canine friend or foe. The dog can derive and process all this information and more with a few sniffs.

Grandin said dogs are also visual. She knew of an abused dog that was afraid of men in baseball hats, because it had been beaten by a man wearing a baseball hat. Animals learn from experience, so the dog asso-

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Megan Corgan, one of Grandin’s graduate students, recently trained a colt to walk past a plastic child’s playset. The young horse had never seen the playset or a child playing with it. The playset was simply an object. After the horse walked past the playset 30 times, it was turned 90 degrees. Although a human would recognize it as the same playset, for the horse it became a totally new object.

The colt refused to walk past it.

Prey animals must experience predators to learn how to avoid or respond to them. Grandin said Dr. Reinaldo Cooke, a researcher at Oregon State University, found that cattle which had experienced wolf attacks showed much higher stress levels when exposed to barking German shepherds (simulating wolves), wolf urine and sounds of wolf howls than cattle which had not dealt with wolves.

Other research has found cattle which have been harassed by wolves cannot be worked with dogs. In fact, they hate dogs.

“That’s a learned experience,” Grandin said.

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Apparently, cattle may be able to learn how to fend off wolves. She said California rancher Mark Coats is teaching cattle to gather as a herd when harassed by wolves, because the predators typically attack prey they separate from the group. This is similar to the way wild musk oxen form a circle facing outward when attacked.

The depth of a dog’s learned behavior is based upon a very good memory. That’s how dogs are able to learn a vocabulary of words, even though they are unable to use words to think. Memory can also help explain remarkable dog behavior.

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To have the opportunity to hear the scientific explanation of his behavior from Grandin helped me understand what occurred.

Our emotional systems are very similar.

Grandin said the late neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp identified seven basic emotions that all mammals have, including humans.

They are: fear, anger, mother-young nurturing, separation distress, seek (the urge to explore), sex and play. Emotions allow animals to have complex social lives. Dogs have friends. Sister calves will graze together. Grandin said ranchers have told her that when they lead ear-tagged calves through a chute, they will come back the following year and go through the chute again in nearly the same order.

While some humans may believe that animals don’t think and that all behavior is instinctive, Grandin emphatically said that assumption is wrong. Instinctive behavior is not learned, but is hard-wired in the brain.

When a male dog lifts his leg to urinate, that’s an instinctive behavior.

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nal day, our dog Tanner, who had been her nearly constant companion while she was ill, crawled beneath her bed. When, amidst a roomful of loved ones, she breathed her last, Tanner was aware of it before me, even though I was leaning over her as it happened. Tanner came out from beneath the bed, rushed across the room, grabbed the hospice nurse by the sleeve and pulled her to Vikki’s side. Everyone who was there agreed it was an extraordinary occurrence.

“The dog knew,” Grandin said. “If he had experienced death, he knew it was the end and went for help. The emotion was separation distress, not fear.”

Tanner had experienced death, both of dogs and people. He also doubtlessly knew Vikki was grievously ill. To have the opportunity to hear the scientific explanation of his behavior from Grandin helped me understand what occurred. But I remain in awe of what I witnessed that day. Science can identify the seven basic emotions we share with dogs and other creatures. But it doesn’t explain how those emotions can be expressed in such wonderful ways. Grandin is right.

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Grandin said animals are intelligent, but they don’t share aspects of human intelligence. Physically, the difference is that humans have a larger cortex in their brain, meaning we have, in essence, a larger internal computer with which to process information. A dog cannot build a house, do higher math or write a novel. However, humans lack the navigational abilities of homing pigeons.

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The Pepper Shack, co-owned by Ashley Bredemus, is accessible by boat in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter, making it a truly remote abode. | ASHLEY BREDEMUS

One house with ties to local history is the home of Ashley Bredemus. Bredemus is the co-owner of Birchwood Camp for Boys, and her 200-square-foot cabin, The Pepper Shack, sits past the end of the Gunflint Trail on the Seagull River. She and her father own the property which is accessible by boat in the summer and snowmobile in the winter, making it a truly remote abode.

“We get to town once a week or every other week,” Bredemus said. “The trickiest time is during the freeze up and thaw, when you can’t really boat or snowmobile.

Then we have to plan ahead and stock up.”

Bredemus, originally from Grand Rapids, hadn’t planned on settling at the end of the Gunflint Trail. She was working as an engineer in Florida, and in the span of a week decided to move back to northern Minnesota to her family’s land. Her plan was to stay just one winter before finding an engineering job in Duluth, but as winter turned into spring she wasn’t ready to make the move back into city life. As it happened, her uncle was looking for a buyer for Camp Birchwood, the camp on which her cabin is located. The timing was right and so she and her father, Dan Bredemus, decided to purchase the camp, meaning the camp was kept in family hands and Bredemus was here to stay. Now, in addition to running Camp Birchwood, Bredemus shares her photography and blogs about living past the end of the Trail at her website “An Outdoor Experience.”

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The Pepper Shack itself is full of Bredemus’ family history. The cabin was built to be the director’s shack for Camp Birchwood; her parents and grandmother built it in the early 1980s. (The name is a nod to

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Ashley’s mom [LEFT] sits on the steps of The Pepper Shack, now co-owned by Ashley [RIGHT]. | ASHLEY BREDEMUS Sergeant Pepper, as her father frequently listened to The Beatles while building.) When her dad was looking for flooring, he found maple flooring at a rummage sale at The Way of the Wilderness Outfitters. Though he didn’t know it at the time of purchase, it turns out that the floorboards had been taken from a cabin built in the 1940s on Seagull Lake by Bredemus’ Grandpa Jim. The connections to both her family and

her surroundings have helped Bredemus find home at Camp Birchwood.

“My favorite thing about living here is the perspective,” said Bredemus. “I live so closely with the seasons, and the fast-paced modern world just melts away. Living so in-tuned to my surroundings puts all the distractions into perspective. I feel so lucky to have found this place.”

Hovland resident Amy Neilsen found home in an unexpected place. She was living on Chicago Bay, and had no intention of moving. On her walks, however, she would often pass the abandoned homestead of Anton and Jenny Arnquist. A once-beautiful home that had been severely bruised by both the elements and vandals, the home would soon be restored to its former glory under Neilsen’s care.

The Arnquist house was built in 1928, with supplies arriving at the Hovland dock.

Anton Arnquist wanted to have a house completed for his wife, Jenny, and enlisted anyone he could to help build. The foundation was poured that summer and the balloon frame construction was completed.

The homestead would come to be known as the dairy, as the Arnquists raised cattle and local residents would pick up their milk from them.

When the original owners passed away in the late 1960s, the property was purchased by a man from Texas who used the house as a rental property. It was rented to several families from 1972 to 1998, after which the owner died and the property went into probate. At this point, the property fell into severe disrepair. A hole formed in the roof and the basement flooded with eight feet of water. The house had also been broken into several times.

“I’ve always loved this place,” said Neilsen. “I loved the house, the history, the

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Then, an opportunity arose: the opportunity for Neilsen to buy the property at a good price. Although she hadn’t been looking to move, she knew she wanted to take on the project.

“It’s usually easier to just tear down a building like this, but I knew that this house deserved better,” she said.

The purchase of the property was the start of two years of intensive work restoring the house. It was truly a labor of love and a test of determination. Restoration meant clearing the mud and water damage caused by the flooding, removing dead skunks, repairing the roof, and countless other tasks necessary to make the house a home once more. Slowly, the hard work

began to transform the house, and today it is a liveable and beautiful home.

Neilsen said what she loves most about the house is the craftsman style and amazing piece of property. With chickens in the chicken coop once more, Anton and Jenny’s farm is getting a second chance.

Like Bredemus, Beth Ferry and Dave Mills were also seeking a closer connection to the outdoors when they and their two children moved to an off-grid homestead west of Grand Marais.

Living sustainably has long been something that Ferry has valued. She studied sustainability in college, and upon graduation moved into an off-grid cabin. Though she and Mills spent several years living within Grand Marais, the hope was to return to sustainable living and to find an off-grid property of their own. Ferry said they weren’t actively searching while living in their house near town, but had an idea of what they wanted in their future homestead, including maple trees, plenty of land to garden, and a sense of community among the neighbors. Then one morning, they received a call from an acquaintance who said they were looking to sell their property west of Grand Marais. By the afternoon Ferry and Mills were visiting the property and knew it was the home for them.

“It felt perfect to find a place where we could practice traditional skills and low-impact living,” Ferry said. “It’s a hike-in property and has a root cellar, hand-pump water, fruit trees and ponds. It’s so labor-intensive to get all of that started on your own, so we were really hoping to find a

After living in the house for a year, Ferry and Mills made some changes. | BETH FERRY property where those things were already in place.”

Ferry and Mills purchased the property and along with their two children made the move to their new home. They spent a year getting to know the new property, but knew that ultimately, they needed more space than their 400-square-foot cabin. In March 2019 they removed the roof and started the process of adding two new floors to the cabin, and by November 2019 were moved into most of the new space.

In March 2019, Beth Ferry and Dave Mills added two new floors to the cabin and were moved in by November 2019. Their off-grid homestead includes a root cellar, hand-pump water, fruit trees and ponds. | BETH FERRY While moving off-grid has come with many adjustments (like heating with only wood and carrying supplies in and out), Ferry said that it’s good to balance the reality of the work that comes with living off grid with the reward of being connected to their surroundings and having a low impact on the environment.

“When you spend so much time outdoors you realize that there’s so much to see,” she said. “We love seeing the animal tracks all winter, finding feathers, and hearing the owls. We’ve seen fox, pine marten, and even a wolf: it’s all really neat to observe.”

A view of Ferry and Mill’s garden. | BETH FERRY

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R emembering FINLAND’S PAST with BONNIE TIKKANEN

by Shawn Perich

Bonnie Tikkanen has lived in Finland most of her life and is well-versed in the North Shore community’s history. | SUBMITTED

When Bonnie Tikkanen arrived in Finland, MN as a 10th grader in December, 1958, “It seemed like the end of the world.”

“We drove up Highway 1 at night and didn’t see any lights,” she recalled. “It was below zero and nasty weather.”

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The Finland Air Force Base was an important radar station during the Cold War. | SUBMITTED

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er parents had purchased a small grocery store/gas station/ cabins/3.2 beer bar where Our Place restaurant is now located. It was a big shift for a young girl who had been born in Charles City, Iowa and grew up in Minneapolis; not only in locale, but also in lifestyle. Running the small, rural business was a family affair.

“I immediately went to work,” she said.

Fortunately, despite the cold winter weather, she quickly warmed up to her new home in the isolated northern community.

“It didn’t take long,” she said. “The local people were friendly and helpful.”

Founded by Finnish settlers in 1895, by the mid-20th century Finland had a sturdy economic base. Many families that descended from the first settlers had small logging operations. The Reserve Mining taconite processing facility had opened in nearby Silver Bay, drawing in new workers and providing employment for locals. Atop a hill off the Cramer Road was a U.S. Air Force radar station with 200 personnel. Every one of them patronized her family’s business.

“The guys from the air base would come for 50 cents or a dollar’s worth of gas. We’d have to check the oil and wash the windshield for them,” she said.

Bonnie was in the third or fourth class to graduate from the new high school in Silver Bay. Her younger brother went to the two-room schoolhouse in Finland, which housed grades one through six. Students there were disappointed when they went on to the public school in Silver Bay, because the lunches weren’t anywhere near as good as the homemade ones made by Dorothy Shaffer in Finland.

Shaffer and her husband had founded the Baptism River Inn in Finland, where she was famed for her Sunday chicken dinners.

Working at the family’s store and bar gave Bonnie a unique window into the isolated community and some of its rough and ready inhabitants. Even though she wasn’t old enough to sell beer, her parents would leave her in charge when they went on vacation, hiring an older woman to handle beer sales. It would be up to Bonnie to take care of the grocery store, rent and clean the cabins and handle a myriad of tasks. Cabins were often rented to the same people at the same time every year. Deer season was especially busy, because groups of hunters would arrive for the entire season.

In the early years of the business, the old, unmarried lumberjacks would come in from the woods after payday.

They would buy necessities—groceries and clothing—then settle in at the bar to drink away the remainder of their money. When it was gone, they’d head back into the woods, perhaps after having a disagreement—and a fight— with another patron.

“It was a rowdy time,” Bonnie said.

There were also local bachelors who lived in shacks around Finland. The most colorful, said Bonnie, was Art Griffin, who moved to Finland from Duluth. A hunter, trapper and outdoor outlaw, he purchased and sold many parcels of land in the vicinity.

“He would have been a millionaire if he hadn’t drank it all away,” Bonnie said.

An avid reader, Griffin would get into barroom discussions where others would disagree with him. He’d then ask Bonnie or her mother to call the Smithsonian on the pay phone (he’d pay for the call) to prove his point.

Every year on Veteran’s Day Griffin would don a uniform, step outside and fire a rifle, a tradition folks took for granted. When he was in his 70s, he climbed to the top of a tall spruce to fly an American flag. Eccentric as he was, Griffin had a soft spot for children and often bought candy for them.

Bonnie married Wally Tikkanen, the grandson of original settlers who emigrated from Finland to the mining country on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and then founded Finland, Minnesota. Wally had quit school at age 16 because he didn’t like the long bus

The grocery store/gas station owned by Tikkanen’s parents is now known as Our Place Restaurant. | SUBMITTED

Art Griffin was one of the colorful characters who called Finland home. He was known to celebrate Veteran’s Day by donning a military uniform and firing a rifle outside of his home. | SUBMITTED rides to Two Harbors (the high school in Silver Bay didn’t exist) and “hid out” at a logging camp on the Cramer Road to avoid the wrath of his mother.

He continued logging throughout his life, as well as working on the railroad for Erie Mining out of Murphy City.

He and Bonnie also operated Four Seasons Supper Club, which they opened in 1975 and she still owns.

“You needed three jobs to live a decent lifestyle,” she said.

In 1966, the couple began selling Scorpion snowmobiles, one year moving 200 machines. As dealers, the company encouraged them to host parties, taking potential customers on trail rides and then having a dinner at their home. There was no snowmobile trail system at the time, so they would follow logging roads and cut through the woods as they traveled to Two Harbors or Grand Marais. The couple were charter members of the first snowmobile club, serving as the first president and secretary.

Wally once had a riding stable and continued to keep horses. At times he and Bonnie would go riding out to Al Capone’s lodge up what is now known as the Heffelfinger Road. At the time, most of the buildings were still standing, including a main lodge with a fireplace at both ends and a big kitchen with a commercial stove. There was a wooden swimming pool fed with wa-

Tikkanen is the proprietor of Four Seasons Supper Club, which she and her late husband Wally opened in 1975. | SUBMITTED ter from a creek that passed through it, a horse barn and cabins; one of which had a big safe beneath the floor. The location was surrounded by high hills, where it was said guards were posted.

Bonnie said her father-in-law recalled going to the hotel in Illgen City to pick up a load of liquor and laughing women in fur coats to deliver to the lodge.

Her father-in-law had other stories, too. He recalled the years when beaver trapping was not allowed, but many local men trapped them anyway. Selling beaver pelts were an important source of cash for local families during the lean years of the Depression. The trappers played a game of cat and mouse with game wardens. Once, her fatherin-law was camped on one side of a big hill while the warden was camped on the other side, unbeknownst to one another. Eventually he and some other trappers were caught by the wardens.

One man took the rap and went to jail.

Raised in the woods, her fatherin-law used skis to get around in the winter. He was known to ski without poles, carrying a gun and traps or other gear in his hands. Even late in life, while ice fishing, he was able to ski down hills through the trees carrying gear in both hands.

Like many places, Finland has changed over time. The radar station and Reserve Mining closed during the period of the late 70s and early 80s.

Small, family logging operations gradually disappeared. But the Finland community, now well into its second century, has remained. It has an active community center and sponsors events such as St. Urho’s Day in March and Tori music festival at the Finland Heritage Site on County Road 6 in August.

Many residents can still trace their roots far into the past. There’s a For Sale sign out in front of Four Seasons, but Bonnie is still there. If you stop in, you just may hear a story or two.

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Explore Duluth

You could spend an entire day exploring Duluth’s many art galleries and shops, and you’d barely scratch the surface. To fix this, try taking part in the Spring Downtown Duluth Arts Walk on Friday, March 27, held from 5-8 p.m. All ages are invited to enjoy a night of art and entertainment, featuring anything from new exhibit openings to live music and performances.

A photography exhibit by Vern Northrup, a Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe tribal member, will be on display at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center in Duluth, starting March 6. More than 60 photographs will be on display until May 29, including this piece, “Asiniiwaakon.” | VERN NORTHRUP

This acrylic piece, titled “Ride or Die 2” by Shaun Chosa, is part of his War Paint exhibit at the Duluth Art Institute, on display through March. Chosa will hold an artist talk from 5-7 p.m. on March 17, alongside Andy Messerschmidt. | SHAUN CHOSA

The Joseph Nease Gallery in Duluth will host a show by Tara Austin, titled Boreal Ornament III. An opening reception will be held March 27 from 5-8 p.m., featuring this painting, “Boreal VI.” | TARA AUSTIN

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Andy Messerschmidt, owner of the Ornamental Hermit Studio in Ely, also has an exhibit at the Duluth Art Institute, on display until April 12. This piece, titled “Trickle Charge,” is created with acrylic, wrapping paper, cut paper, and cut vinyl on routered MDF. | ANDY MESSERSCHMIDT

Grand Marais artist Carol Morgen is carrying on the quilting tradition of turning cold into cozy with her talents in longarm quilting. | ERIC WEICHT

CAROL MORGEN

Longarm Quilting CREATIVE SPACE: By Eric Weicht Quilting—the craft of stitching together layers of fabric to create warming, functional works of art—is a tradition that has been around for thousands of years. Like the heat from a wood stove or the sweetness from a cup of cocoa, a well-made quilt has the unique ability to bring hygge to the darkest winter night, making any room feel a little more like home.

Along the North Shore, local artist Carol Morgen is carrying on the quilting tradition of turning cold into cozy with her talents in longarm quilting. While Morgen frequently spends time working on projects of her own creation, she also takes on a variety of commissioned work that includes longarm finishing quilt tops, creating ‘T-shirt’ quilts as gifts, and putting together entire quilts from start to finish of a desired fabric and pattern.

Originally from the small town of Cameron, Wisc., Carol and her husband Mark recently made the move up to Grand Marais after having spent the past 20 years living in the Hudson area.

“We love it here,” says Morgen when asked about her and her husband’s decision

to make a home on the North Shore. “The Boundary Waters was a big draw, especially for my husband who loves to camp and canoe. I like [the BWCA], too, but for me, I mean, Lake Superior is really what drew me to this place.”

In addition to the natural beauty of the North Shore, Morgen credits the welcoming community and strong art culture as motivating factors for choosing Grand Marais as a place to live and pursue her craft.

“I have always been impressed by the incredible art culture of this place,” says Morgen, “and also by the people. I don’t know if diversity is the right word, but the acceptance of people of any background is part of what makes this community special.

Whoever you are, you are accepted here.”

Morgen first became interested in quilting 25 years ago after being inspired by the work of her son’s first grade teacher who was an avid quilter. Morgen started as most quilters do by sewing together fabric into patterns, creating the quilt top before sending that top off to be finished by someone with a longarm quilting machine.

Longarm quilting—the skill that Mor-

gen specializes in today—is the final step in creating a quilt where a longarm sewing machine is used to connect the quilt top, batting, and backing into a finished quilt. This is accomplished by sewing the different sections together in a series of intricate patterns that serves to complement the beauty of the underlying design of the quilt top.

Over the years Morgen continued to develop as a quilter by sewing together quilt tops. Then, about 10 years ago, she had her first experience in longarm quilting when a woman near her home in Roberts, Wisc., opened a business that rented time on a longarm quilting machine.

“Renting time on the machine in Roberts is how I first got into longarm quilting,” says Morgen. “But when we moved to Grand Marais I didn’t know anyone with a machine, so I either had to ship my quilts elsewhere to have them finished or make the trip to Roberts to finish them myself.

This felt ridiculous, so I looked into buying my own machine and ultimately that’s what I ended up doing.”

Since having been first introduced to the craft of longarm quilting in Roberts, Morgen has since further developed her talents by taking classes from the renowned longarm quilter Karen McTavish of McTavish Quilting Studio in Duluth.

Though skilled in all facets of quilting, Morgen specializes in the longarm portion of the quilting process using a variety of techniques in her work that range from custom “free-form” quilting to pantograph or “edge-to-edge” methods of finishing a quilt.

Morgen uses her longarm quilting machine, the Lucey Model from American Professional Quilting Systems (APQS), to sew intricate patterns onto quilt tops of both her own creations and those of clients that bring in their colorful tops for her to finish.

“A lot of longarm quilting machines these days are computerized,” says Morgen, “but mine is definitely not. With computerized machines you set the pattern, press go, then step back and watch the machine sew, and while this can lead to some incredibly precise patterns, for me it lacks a creative element because it is not the person who is physically doing the work.”

Morgen believes that she does her best work when starting with a pattern, a concrete idea to guide her sewing, then letting the creativity emerge from the physical act of guiding the machine. However, as she looks towards the future, Morgen plans to continue challenging herself to break free from the use of patterns, instead relying on “the beauty of nature” to inspire her work.

Examples of Morgen’s work can be found on her Facebook page, Pincushion Quiltery.

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One Less Guest consists of [L TO R]: Lauren Cooper, Nick Muska, Nick Glass and Sten Duginski. | SUBMITTED Music is rarely a stagnant thing; it’s something that can grow, shift, and evolve as time goes on. A young group from the Twin Ports encapsulates that ever-changing nature of music. One Less Guest is a four-piece band that in just the last two years has transformed from an acoustic pair into a full-fledged rock group.

Guitarist Nick Muska and violinist Lauren Cooper first met in the jazz ensemble at University of Wisconsin-Superior. Cooper recalls that back then she was stuck playing bass guitar.

“I’m surprised he still wanted to talk to me after hearing me play the bass,” Cooper laughs. “I was at ground zero for bass guitar.”

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The two formed an Americana-inspired duo as Cooper and Muska, mainly as a supplement to other musical projects they had going on. At the time they were also playing in groups ranging from folk to funk, but as the side project became their main one, they started to recruit players and change their sound.

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On bass now is Nick Glass, playing both electric and upright, with Sten Duginski on drums. Muska says he first met Glass when he moved to the Northland as a teenager, and saw him playing bass for the comedy show Twin Ports Tonight, now a local television show.

six or seven years...and we’ve been playing together ever since that day we met each other. We’ve been in a bunch of bands and now in this band.”

Cooper says she first ran into Duginski at a local jazz open jam.

“I didn’t really talk to him. He was super good I was like...OK I’m gonna leave that guy alone,” she jokes.

The group recruited him after seeing him play during Twin Ports Tonight as well.

Muska emphasizes that all the turns that band has taken has been an organic process. Cooper says for her, it wasn’t really a surprise how far they have come in just two years.

“Every decision that we made, like add people or play new places or add new songs, it just made me more excited to play,” she says. “Cooper and Muska was a really good start, but I wasn’t a bluegrass violinist at all.

And Nick did a really good job like the whole singer-songwriter folksy one man show for a while, but I think once we talked about adding more members and branching out genrewise, it just made sense.”

Muska says that with an expanded group the band has been totally reinvented, which has created exciting new avenues for interesting songwriting.

“I’m just always about writing a song and utilizing every member of the crew,” says Muska. “I didn’t want

them to come in and have to kind of play boring drum parts behind what we were doing before.”

“We’re all kind of jazz people,” adds Cooper. “So, it made sense to kind of utilize more of those ideas from jazz, collaborating and playing in harmony and unison with each other on our instruments.”

Lately the band has been taking those ideas and turning them into their first record. Titled Monochrome, it was recently recorded with Rich Mattson at Sparta Sound on the Iron Range. Interestingly, their current sound has turned into a perfect amalgamation of the path their music as taken. Listeners can enjoy an intricately grooving rhythm section, strong and soulful vocals from Cooper, along with scorching guitar and fiddle solos alike.

“We’re jazz musicians playing in a rock band,” says Muska. “Those singer-songwriter concepts like lyrics that matter and vocal harmonies and those really beautiful kind of elegant moments, they have never gotten lost. Like even in our most high energy tunes they’re still there.”

Monochrome will be released on April 18. Before then, you can see One Less Guest in Duluth at Bent Paddle Brewing on March 7, at The Rex on March 17, and at Ursa Minor Brewing in Superior on March 27.

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Art Pick of the Month Goldsmith Steve Hahn is co-owner of Jeweler of the North Shore, alongside his wife Cathy Hahn. Located in Lutsen, they opened Jeweler of the North Shore in April 2018, where Steve designs, repairs, re-designs and creates custom pieces of jewelry, including this sterling and mokume gane Minnesota necklace.

He also creates rings, bracelets and earrings. To see more of his work, visit: jewelerofthenorthshore.com.

Calls for Artists Two opportunities for visual artists:

EXHIBITS Thru Feb. 29

Thru Jan. 10, 2021 Asymmetry: Three-Dimensional Works from the Tweed Museum Collection Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth

Kathy McTavish Exhibition Joseph Nease Gallery, Duluth Spaces: Time and Place Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth

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March 6-29

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Rita Corrigan (Reception March 6 at 5 p.m.) Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org

Duluth Art Institute Annual Member Show SLC Depot Great Hall, Duluth

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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Photo Exhibit Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth, beargrease.com

WTF! What the Feminist! Community Art Exhibition (Reception March 6 at 7 p.m.) Prøve Gallery, Duluth

Thru March 15 5th Annual Fibre Arts Exhibition Baggage Building Arts Centre, Thunder Bay Acquisitions Through the Years Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth

Thru March 31 Laura Andrews & Paula Gudmundson: Integrated Vision Duluth Art Institute Sharon Dawson Mayor’s Reception Room, Duluth City Hall

Thru April Moose of the Bold North: Root River Photography International Wolf Center, Ely, rootriverphotography.com

March 6-May 29 “Weird and wonkiful” by MEG. | MEG 10th Annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show North Shore Health, Grand Marais, facebook.com/ spiritofthewilderness

Thru April 12 Andy Messerschmidt Duluth Art Institute War Paint: Shaun Chosa Duluth Art Institute

Betsy Bowen Studio & Gallery 301 First Avenue West, Grand Marais, MN 218-387-1992

Thru Spring Ceramics by Glenn Nelson Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth Gashkibidaaganag: A Selection of Bandolier Bags Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth

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Vern Northrup Photography Exhibition: Akinomaage: Teaching from the Earth (Reception March 6 at 5:30 p.m.) Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, Duluth

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March 9-29 Emerging Photographers SLC Depot Great Hall, Duluth

March 27-May 23 Tara Austin (Reception March 27 at 5 p.m.) Joseph Nease Gallery, Duluth

Art in Conflict: An Exhibition by the Museum of Russian Art Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth

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WOOD WEEK

towards next year’s Ice Fest. Event registration required. outdoorskillsandthrills.com/ nipigonicefest

March 3-9 Chips, shavings and sawdust will be in abundance during this annual favorite at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais. Choose from a dozen courses, including returning favorites in bowl carving, spoon carving, figure carving and krympburkar: Scandinavian-style shrink boxes. Or try something new, such as carving facial detail, kolrosing, or dragon head carving.

This year’s featured instructor is Peter Follansbee, who will teach two courses in 17th century decorative carving. Friday, March 6 will be the Carver’s Conference, a day full of demonstrations, workshops, skill shares, a mini film fest, and community gatherings, including the mid-winter pizza bake. Those not enrolled for a class may purchase a $25 pass to attend the conference. Registration for courses is required. northhouse.org

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March 7, Saturday March is Women’s History and Celebration Month, so celebrate self-love with a piece of beautiful jewelry as graceful and as outstanding as you are, because you deserve it. Head to Jeweler of the North Shore/JNS Gallery in Lutsen to visit with the jeweler and design a piece of jewelry. There will also be wine, cheese and crackers, and door prizes. Be sure to register to win gift certificates from local businesses and several JNS artists. Held from 3-5 p.m. jewelerofthenorthshore.com

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March 5, Thursday The Cook County School District #166 Education Foundation (CCSDEF) presents Eats: Enriching Academics Through Sustenance. Held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Cook County Middle/High School in Grand Marais, there will be a wide variety of tasty food to sample from local restaurants and food vendors. There will also be music and a silent auction with items donated by local businesses and individuals. Tickets are $25 to attend and only 150 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available at Java Moose, Blue Water Café, the PK-12 office at school, or from any CCSDEF board member. Contact a board member for more information.

NORTHWESTERN FUR TRAPPERS CONVENTION

March 6-7 The annual Northwestern Fur Trappers Association Convention will take place at the CLE Coliseum Building in Thun-

Dog Days of Winter, held on the Gunflint Trail, features sled dog derbies and freestyle skijoring races. | SUBMITTED der Bay. There will be vendors, fur handling demonstrations and competitions, live and silent auctions, a wild fur fashion show, raffles and exhibits. The convention will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free.

There will also be a smorgasbord, dance and silent auction, with live music by Plan B, on Saturday from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Slovak Legion. Tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for kids under age 10; children under age four are free. nwfta.ca

NIPIGON ICE FEST

March 6-8 Canada’s longest running, premiere ice climbing festival, held in Nipigon, will feature ice climbing clinics for beginners and intermediates, as well as a mixed climbing clinic. There will also be a game night and a gear swap and raffle. After a day of climbing, warm up at the Legion Hall and enjoy presentations by legendary outdoor adventurers and enthusiasts, starting at 7 p.m. A $15 chili dinner fundraiser will be available from 6-7 p.m. on Saturday, which will include a large bowl of chili (vegetarian option available), salad, garlic bread, dessert and tea, coffee and pop. All proceeds go

March 7, Saturday Held in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park in Thunder Bay, the 43rd Annual Sleeping Giant Loppet is a mass participation ski festival that offers fun for the whole family and challenges competitive athletes. It features multiple events with distances for skiers of all levels and abilities. The 8km mini-loppet is perfect for families, children and rookies. If you’re ready to increase your distance or work on your speed, then try the 20km Marie Louise Lake loop. The popular 35km takes place on the scenic and challenging Pickerel Lake and Burma Trails.

For the ultimate challenge, register for the 50km classic, free or skiathlon distance. Following the races will be a party and awards ceremony at Sleeping Giant Brewery. Race registration required. sleepinggiantloppet.ca

DOG DAYS OF WINTER

March 7, Saturday Head to Trail Center Lodge on the Gunflint Trail for the annual Dog Days of Winter, featuring sled dog derbies, freestyle skijoring races, and a bonfire with s’mores, hot dogs, hot chocolate and

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Enjoy face painting, a parade, and more at the St. Urho’s Day Celebration in Finland. | SUBMITTED

Free Family Fun

Cinderella Tales, held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. As with most fairy tales, there will be heroines and villains, a quest, a helper, and a little magic, too. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 adults, $5 youth, and $3 for children under 12. grandmaraisplayhouse.com

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Please leave your pets at home!

Sled Dog Derbies 8 DOG 20-23 mi., entry fee $40 6 DOG 10-12 mi., entry fee $30 4 DOG 3-3.5 mi, entry fee $20 Registration 8 am-10 am Musher Meeting 10 am Race start 11 am The Race: 8 dog teams first, then 6 dog teams followed by 4 dog teams. Approx 2 minutes between teams and 5 minutes between starts of races

Skijoring 2 MILE RACE, entry fee $10 5 MILE RACE, entry fee $15 Registration 10 am-1 pm Participant Meeting 1:15, Race Start 2 pm The Race: 2 dog max per skier, freestyle races (open to skate skiing or classic skiing). Open to all experience levels The Race Course will take place entirely on Poplar Lake. Skate skiing should be quite favorable for those seeking speed! Kick Sleds welcome.

Enjoy a free show from Branded: Hot Country at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino on Saturday, March 28. | SUBMITTED maple snowcones. Sled dog derbies include an eight-dog, 20-23-mile race; six-dog, 1012-mile race; and a four-dog, 3-3.5 mile race. Registration for the sled dog derbies will begin at 8 a.m. and races start at 11 a.m. Registration for the skijoring races begins at 10 a.m. and is open to all experience levels with a two-dog max per skier. Skijoring races start at 2 p.m. on Poplar Lake.

Spectators are welcome to join the fun, but remember to leave your own pets at home. dogdaysofwinter.net

LAKE WOBEGON BRASS BAND

March 7, Saturday Lake Wobegon Brass Band, a traditional British band ensemble whose mission is “To promote British band music throughout the Midwest of the United States,” will perform at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Marais. Over the past quarter century, the 30-member brass ensemble has toured the U.S. and England, performing concerts and at educators’ conferences. The groups current conductor, Michael Halstenson, is also a prolific composer whose works have been performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, and by groups at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. Lake Wobegon Brass Band will perform works including “March Bravura” by William

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Himes, “Pilgrim’s Progress” by Philip Wilby, and “Purpose” by Paul Sharman. Tickets will be on sale at the venue starting at 6:30 p.m. and the show will be at 7 p.m. northshoremusicassociation.com

CABIN FEVER RELIEVER

March 8, Sunday Two Harbors Community Radio will host its 6th Annual Cabin Fever Reliever music and entertainment extravaganza at the Two Harbors High School Auditorium. Doors open at 2 p.m. for family fun and refreshments. There will be face painting, recording for music, a music circle, cookies and cider. The Two Harbors Ukulele Group will hold a special performance at 2:30 p.m. and the show will start at 3 p.m. This year’s show features local talent of all ages, including the High School Jazz Ensemble, Rox ‘n Soul, Hannah Rey, Colleen Myrhe, poetry, storytelling and more. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Kids under the age of 5 are free. facebook.com/ktwh.org

CINDERELLA TALES

March 13-15 Did you know that many cultures share a story very similar to the fairy tale known as Cinderella? Did you know that the story goes back to ancient Egypt and China? Come enjoy the Grand Marais Playhouse community youth production of

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March 13-15 Join the town of Finland for a weekend filled with family-friendly fun. This year marks the 45th Annual St. Urho’s Celebration and the theme is St. Urho Makes the ‘20s Roar. Festivities will include the Miss Helmi Talent and Beauty Contest Friday evening and the Finland MN Historical Society’s pancake breakfast and craft fair Saturday morning, followed by a tug-of-war competition across the Baptism River and the St. Urho parade from noon to 1 p.m. Door prizes, followed by a raffle ticket drawing, will be held at Wildhurst at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Other weekend activities include live music at various locations, food and refreshments, kids games and crafts. facebook.com/sturho

CROSS QUETICO LAKES TOUR

March 21, Saturday Hosted by the Beaten Path Nordic Trails, in collaboration with Ontario Parks, the Cross Quetico Lakes Tour is an all-day cross-country ski tour on the frozen lakes and portages of pristine Quetico Provincial Park, on the Trans-Canada Trail, and the Path of the Paddle. As always, there are three routes to choose from: roughly 35km, 45km and 60km. This year, an additional route will be added within the Dawson Trail Campgrounds for those that would like a shorter distance (distance has yet to be determined). Registration costs include a light breakfast, a shuttle bus to and from the

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Trail Center Lodge 1/2 way up the Gunflint Trail 7611 Gunflint Trail, Near Grand Marais For more info.: 218-388-2214

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Saturday, March 7, 7:00 PM Bethleham Lutheran Church, 417 1st Ave. W., Grand Marais General Admission $20 adults, $10 youth | Tickets at the door, cash or check. northshoremusicassociation.com • 218-387-1272 • music@boreal.org

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Phone 218-722-2884 www.ohdnorthernmn.com 4214 Airpark Blvd.

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trailhead, dinner and tickets to the Reel Paddling Film Festival. Folks unable to ski that day can still attend dinner ($20) and the films ($15) for evening entertainment; held at Little Falls Community Centre in Atikokan. traveltheheart.org

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March 28, Saturday Hosted by 23rd Veteran, the Nearly Naked Ruck March in Duluth is a hike that raises money to help veterans transition back into society. However, this isn’t an ordinary hike; you must carry a pack full of weight (20 lbs is recommended for those who are new to rucking) to represent the weight many service members carry in the battle against combat stress. If you load your rucksack with canned goods and clothing, you can drop it off at the finish line for local veterans in need. The ruck begins at 11 a.m. Ruck a 1-mile loop around Enger Tower on Skyline Parkway for a max of 10 miles to earn the “All the Way” patch. There will be warming stations on route with water, snacks, beverages and music. There will also be a food truck and beer garden.

Dogs are welcome and will be well hydrated with their own watering station. Registration required. 23rdveteran.org

pioneer in improving the handling and welfare of farm animals. At 2 p.m., Dr. Grandin will open with a presentation on “Livestock Handling Systems and Animal Psychology,” hosted by the Thunder Bay Federation of Agriculture. She will discuss on-farm care and handling of livestock and how humane and practical systems can improve the quality and efficiency of on-farm practices. Following the presentation is a Q&A, book signing and a hospitality room with refreshments and networking. A banquet dinner will take place at 7 p.m. Admission required; tickets can be purchased online. bit.ly/grandintbay

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society presents

The Upper Midwest Scuba and Adventure Travel Show Jimmy’s Event Center, Vadnais Heights MN April 3, 2020 7-10 pm

Friday Night at the Movies April 4, 2020 9 am-6 pm

One of Several Featured Speakers:

Frederick Stonehouse

The Most Baffling Shipwrecks in the Great Lakes!

Email: info@umsatshow.org or info@glsps.org

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April 2, Thursday World-renowned author and speaker Dr. Temple Grandin will be in Thunder Bay on April 2 for a full day symposium at the Airlane Hotel and Conference Centre. The morning portion of the day is hosted by Autism Ontario and Dr. Grandin, who is autistic, will speak from 8:30-11 a.m. on “Youth and Adults with ASD: Adult Life and the Work Force.” Dr. Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and she has been a

HOME & GARDEN SHOW

April 3-5 See the latest in home and garden products at the 22nd annual CLE Spring Home and Garden Show in Thunder Bay. There will be multiple craft and merchandise tables, lots of exhibitor booths, outdoor displays, attendance prizes and a special drawing. The show will utilize five buildings on the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition grounds, plus there will be expanded outdoor display areas. The Country Market will also be on-site. The show will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is $5 daily for ages 13 and over, and parking is free. cle.on.ca

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March 28, Saturday Head to the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino for an evening of live music by Branded: Hot Country, held Saturday, March 28. Branded brings high-energy fun to all of the hottest current country hits, while mixing in a few of your favorite classics. This is a free show, held from 8-11 p.m. Must be 21 years or older to attend. grandportage.com

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Saturday, March 7 is World Telemark Day at Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield. The lifts will run from 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and there will be free tele rentals, free lessons at 10:30 a.m., human slalom, and more. There will also be candlelit night skiing or snowshoeing for free from 6-9 p.m. and a fundraising party from 7-11 p.m. facebook.com/mtashwabay Contestants can fish anywhere in the Chequamegon Bay during the 33rd North Wisconsin Rod and Gun Club Ice-O-Rama, held March 7-8. The entry fee is $10 and the contest begins Saturday at 5 a.m. All fish must be registered by noon on Sunday at Second Landing in Ashland. There will be cash prizes in five categories, as well as raffle tickets: grand prize raffle is $2,500. Raffle tickets are $5 each or $20 for five. Prize drawings begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday. facebook.com/nwrgc Also held March 7-8 is a Vintage Snowmobile Show, hosted by Legendary Waters Resort and Casino, located 3 miles north of Bayfield in Red Cliff. Snowmobile categories include restored, original, custom/clone, and survivor, as well as best in show. Open to the public: vote for your favorites! There will be cash prizes and trophies. Registration required. legendarywaters.com The Groundlings will present Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice March 12-22 at the StageNorth Theater in Washburn. There will be a preview night on Thursday, March 12 and opening night will be on March 13. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased online. thegroundlings.org

Try your luck ice fishing during the North Wisconsin Rod and Gun Club Ice-O-Rama, held March 7-8. | SUBMITTED The annual Mt. Ashwabay Spring Carnival will take place March 14, located three miles south of Bayfield on Ski Hill Road. Enjoy fun and crazy events all weekend with the whole family. mtashwabay.org Gabrielle’s German Cookies and Chocolates in Ashland is having a Cookie Tasting from 5-8 p.m. on March 19.

Taste the new cookies and see which you like best. The “winners” will be in this year’s Christmas cookie selection. visitashland.com Get rid of those winter-blahs with Ashland’s Parks and Rec Community Play Day, held March 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Brettings Community Center. This free, family-friendly event will feature indoor snowball fights, forts, art stations, healthy food and snacks, games, sport demos, and more. visitashland.com

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March 3-4

March 6, Friday

The Arsonists 7:30 p.m. Duluth Playhouse, duluthplayhouse.org

St. Louis River Summit Duluth DECC, lakesuperiorreserve.org

Feb. 25-29

March 3-9

Artist Talk & Book Signing with Vern Northrup 5:30 p.m. Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center Gallery, Duluth, facebook.com/aichogalleries

Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay, specialolympics2020.com

Wood Week North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org

March 4, Wednesday

Feb. 28-March 1 Upper Midwest Sports & Collectors Show Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, facebook.com/millerhillmall

Feb. 29, Saturday KCPRO-East Ice Racing Pike Lake, Duluth, kcproeast.com

Blood Drive 9 a.m.

Northshore Mining, Silver Bay, mbc.org Compassion & Unconscious Bias Workshop 9 a.m. Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, mycche.org International Fly Fishing Film Festival 6 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Tastes of the North Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay, magnustheatre.com/dinner

Guest Artist Recital: Alex Ferkey

Duluth Women’s Expo 9 a.m.

Duluth DECC, duluthwomensexpo.com

March 4-7

Cook County Ridge Riders Poplar Drag Races 11 a.m. Poplar Lake, Gunflint Trail, cookcountysnowmobileclub.com

FIRST Robotics Regional Competitions Duluth DECC, firstuppermidwest.org

Skate on the Lake Noon, Red Rock Marina, Red Rock Township, facebook.com/lakesuperiornmca

DSSO: Happy Birthday, Ludwig!

7:30 p.m. UMD Weber Music Hall, Duluth, sfa.d.umn.edu

March 5, Thursday Winter Farmer’s Market 4 p.m. Duluth Folk School, Duluth, duluthfolkschool.com

7 p.m. Symphony Hall at DECC, Duluth, dsso.com

EATS 6 p.m. Cook County Middle/High School, Grand Marais

TBSO: Live at the Waterfront

Garden Talks: Native Shrubs & Plants in an Urban Setting 6 p.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org

7 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriott, Thunder Bay, tbso.ca

March 1, Sunday Winter FunDays 2 p.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/winterfundays

Midwinter Choir Concert

3 p.m. UMD Weber Music Hall, Duluth, sfa.d.umn.edu

March 3, Tuesday Free Public Presentation by Dr. Nancy Langston: Climate Change, Policy Choices & the Future of Woodland Caribou 7:30 p.m. ATAC 1003 Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, lakeheadu.ca

Free Open Carving Night 7 p.m.

North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org/programs

Graduate Percussion Concert

7:30 p.m. UMD Weber Music Hall, Duluth, sfa.d.umn.edu

March 5-7 Machinal 7:30 p.m. Marshall Performing Arts Center: Dudley Experimental Theatre, Duluth, z.umn.edu/sfatheatre

March 5-22 Matilda: The Musical Duluth Playhouse, duluthplayhouse.org

Free Friday Night Reels: Stay Human 6 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, grandmaraislibrary.org

March 6-7 Northwestern Fur Trappers Annual Convention CLE Coliseum Building, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/northwestfurtrappers

Josh Cleveland

8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

March 6-8 Nipigon Ice Fest Nipigon, outdoorskillsandthrills.com/ nipigonicefest For the Love of It! Conference Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Charles J. Futterer Memorial Open Bonspiel Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais, cookcountycurlingclub.com 5 & Under Waffle Spiel Two Harbors Curling Club, twoharborscurling.com Masquerade Dance Competition Duluth DECC, decc.org

March 6-29 Rita Corrigan (Reception March 6 at 5 p.m.) Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org

March 7, Saturday Sleeping Giant Loppet Thunder Bay, sleepinggiantloppet.ca Trout Derby 9 a.m.

West Bearskin Lake, Gunflint Trail, facebook.com/cookcountyridgeriders Dog Days of Winter 11 a.m.

Trail Center Lodge, Gunflint Trail, dogdaysofwinter.net March is Me Month Celebration 3 p.m.

Jeweler of the North Shore, Lutsen, facebook.com/jewelerofthenorthshore

Briand Morrison & Rox ‘n Soul

6 p.m. Sir Benedicts Tavern, Duluth, briandmorrison.com

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Lake Wobegon Brass Band

7 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Grand Marais, northshoremusicassociation.com

TBSO: Bohemian Queen

7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbso.ca

March 7-8 Spirit Mountain Spring Fling Spirit Mountain, Duluth, facebook.com/spiritmtduluth

March 8, Sunday

March 11-18 Duluth Public Schools’ Art Show Miller Hill Mall: Barnes & Noble Court, Duluth, facebook.com/millerhillmall

March 12, Thursday NARVRE Meeting: Protecting Railroad Retirement 1 p.m. West Duluth American Legion, Duluth The Great Fairlawn Puzzle Derby 6 p.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org

Daylight Saving Time Begins

Contra Dance 6:30 p.m.

North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org/programs

Free: Try Lacrosse 10 a.m.

St. Patrick High School, Thunder Bay, thunderbaylacrosse.ca/try-lax

Rock & Roll Heaven Masquerade Ball 7 p.m. Greysolon Plaza Ballroom, Duluth, choiceunlimited.org

Winter FunDays 2 p.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/winterfundays

TBSO: Sh-Shostakovich 5 and Strings 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbso.ca

Cabin Fever Reliever Variety Show

March 12-28

2 p.m. Two Harbors High School, facebook.com/ktwh.org

Classic Film Series: Sunset Boulevard 6 p.m. NorShor Theatre, Duluth, norshortheatre.com

John Gruber 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Vancouver International Mountain Film Fest 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

March 9, Monday Blood Drive 2 p.m. Zoar Lutheran Church, Tofte, mbc.org

March 10, Tuesday Blood Drive 9:30 a.m.

Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais, mbc.org

Wilco Ode to Joy Tour 7:30 p.m.

Symphony Hall, Duluth DECC, decc.org

March 11, Wednesday Blood Drive 8 a.m. Cook County High School, Grand Marais, mbc.org

Becky Schlegel Duo 1 p.m.

Ely Public Library, alslib.info

Cottagers and Indians Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay, magnustheatre.com

March 13, Friday Becky Schlegel Duo 1 p.m.

Silver Bay Public Library, alslib.info Stuffie Boot Camp 3 p.m. Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, Superior, bongcenter.org Superstition Tours: Ghosts of Fairlawn 6:30 p.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Briand Morrison 8 p.m. Bluefin Bay, Tofte, briandmorrison.com

March 13-14 Rich Mattson and the Northstars 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

March 13-15 St. Urho’s Day Celebration Finland, facebook.com/sturho Vendor & Craft Shows 10 a.m.

Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, facebook.com/millerhillmall

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Monty Python’s Spamalot 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Duluth Playhouse, duluthplayhouse.org

Tommy Emmanuel with Joe

March 20, Friday

March 26, Thursday

Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival:

Becky Schlegel Duo 1 p.m.

Guest Artist Concert: Atlantis Quartet 7:30 p.m. UMD Weber Music Hall, Duluth, tickets.umn.edu

Free Open Studio Night 6:30 p.m. Betsy Bowen Gallery and Studios, Grand Marais, northhouse.org/programs

Healing All Nations Gospel

March 20-21

March 26-28

Floydian Slip 8:30 p.m.

Live Music 3:30 p.m. Loch Lomond,

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

What She Said Festival 7:30 p.m. Duluth Playhouse, duluthplayhouse.org

Briand Morrison 7 p.m. Lutsen

March 21, Saturday

March 26-April 4

March 15, Sunday

Cross Quetico Lakes Tour 7 a.m.

Quetico Provincial Park, Atikokan, traveltheheart.org

Fiddler on the Roof Vermilion College Theater, Ely, northernlakesarts.org

March 14, Saturday Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth, nicegirlsofthenorth.com Two Harbors Public Library, alslib.info Concert 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com Thunder Bay, lochlomond.ca

Resort, Lutsen, briandmorrison.com

Spanish Film Sunday 2 p.m.

Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, mycche.org Celtic Illusion 7 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Nordic Cross World Championship 9 a.m. Spirit Mountain, Duluth, facebook.com/spiritmtduluth

Billy Johnson 7 p.m.

St. Urho’s Day Celebration & Parade Noon, Hoito & Finlandia Hall, Thunder Bay, thefinlandia.com

March 17, Tuesday

Artist Talk: Galilee Peaches on Experimental Mold-Making 1 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org

St. Patrick’s Day

Mustache March Run 5 p.m. Rex Bar, Duluth, mustachemarchrun.com

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Artist Talk: Chosa, Messerschmidt, Emerging Photographers 5 p.m. Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Masters of Illusion 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

March 17-22 Machinal 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Marshall Performing Arts Center: Dudley Experimental Theatre, Duluth, z.umn.edu/sfatheatre

March 19, Thursday United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Annual Celebration Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay, diversitythunderbay.ca Winter Farmer’s Market 4 p.m.

Duluth Folk School, Duluth, duluthfolkschool.com Free Skill Share Night: Shaving Horses 6:30 p.m.

North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org/programs Thunder Bay Horticultural Society General Meeting 7 p.m. Oliver Road Community Centre, Thunder Bay, tbayhortsociety.weebly.com

Guest Artist Recital: Heather Miller 7:30 p.m. UMD Weber Music Hall, Duluth, sfa.d.umn.edu

March 19-29 Junie B. Jones The Musical

7 p.m. (2:30 p.m. Sun.) Lake Superior Community Theatre, Silver Bay, facebook.com/ lakesuperiorcommunitytheatre

Head of the Lakes Jazz Festival with Yosvany Terry 5:30 p.m.

Marshall Performing Arts Center, Duluth, tickets.umn.edu

Family Fun Night 6 p.m. Summit Chalet, Lutsen Mountains, lutsen.com

Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert 7 p.m. Grand Marais, michaelmonroemusic.com

DSSO: Beethoven’s Fifth

7 p.m. Symphony Hall, Duluth DECC, dsso.com Snowed In Comedy Tour 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

March 21-22 NOSA Spring Gun Show 9 a.m. Slovak Legion, Thunder Bay, nosa-newontarioshooters.org Arrowhead Auto Body Motorhead Madness 10 a.m. Duluth DECC, motorheadmadnessmn.com

March 22, Sunday

Robinson 8 p.m. NorShor Theatre, Duluth, norshortheatre.com

March 27, Friday Downtown Duluth Arts Walk 5 p.m. Downtown Duluth, downtowndulutharts.org

Piano Day Guest Artist Concert: Dr.

Christine Tithecott 6 p.m. UMD Weber Music Hall, Duluth, sfa.d.umn.edu

March 27-28 TBSO: Noondaagotoon

3:30 p.m. Grassroots Church, Thunder Bay, tbso.ca

Guest Artist Recital: Martha

Councell-Vargas 7:30 p.m. UMD Weber Music Hall, Duluth, sfa.d.umn.edu

March 30, Monday Blood Drive Noon, 629 7th Ave, Two Harbors, mbc.org

April 1-5 Arrowhead Home & Builder Show Duluth DECC, homeshowmn.com

April 2, Thursday Dr. Temple Grandin: Youth and Adults with ASD 8:30 a.m. World Famous Expert on Humane Animal Handling 2 p.m. Airlane Hotel & Conference Centre, Thunder Bay, bit.ly/grandintbay

April 3-4 Upper Midwest Scuba & Adventure Travel Show Jimmy’s Event Center, Vadnais Heights, MN, umsatshow.org

April 3-5 Spring Home & Garden Show CLE, Thunder Bay, cle.on.ca

7:30 p.m. Italian Cultural Centre, Thunder Bay, tbso.ca

Chris Silver Band 7:30 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

March 27-29 Two Harbors Mixed Bonspiel Two Harbors Curling Club, twoharborscurling.com

Minnesota Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7 p.m. (3 p.m. Sun.) Symphony Hall, Duluth DECC, minnesotaballet.org

Monday Live Music 5 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

Live Music 8 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

March 28, Saturday

Wednesday

Frosted Fatty Spirit Mountain, Duluth, spiritmt.com

Country Market 3:30 p.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, tbcm.ca

Treasures of the Earth: Green Goods, Craft & Art Fair 10 a.m. Peace Church, Duluth, wendyupnorth.com

Open Mic 6:30 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Nearly Naked Ruck March 11 a.m. Skyline Parkway, Duluth, 23rdveteran.org

Thursday

Polar Bear Plunge 2 p.m. Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay, thunderbaypolarbearplunge.ca

Date Night with Live Music

6 p.m. North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us

Friday

Mrs. Urho’s Tori Finlandia Market 10 a.m. Finlandia Association, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/finlandiatbay

Monster Piano Day Concert 3 p.m. UMD Weber Music Hall, Duluth, sfa.d.umn.edu

Live Music 8 p.m. Bluefin Grille,

Free: Try Lacrosse 10 a.m. St. Patrick High School, Thunder Bay, thunderbaylacrosse.ca/try-lax

Live Music 3:30 p.m. Loch Lomond,

Saturday

John Gruber 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern,

Branded: Hot Country

Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

8 p.m. Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, grandportage.com

Country Market 8 a.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, tbcm.ca

March 23, Monday

March 29, Sunday

The Glorious Sons 7:30 p.m.

Disney Jr. Event Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, facebook.com/millerhillmall

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Thunder Bay, lochlomond.ca

UMD Clarinet Studio Recital

March 24, Tuesday

3 p.m. UMD Weber Music Hall, Duluth, sfa.d.umn.edu

Briand Morrison 6 p.m. Lutsen

Harlem Globetrotters 3 p.m.

Amsoil Arena, Duluth, decc.org

Resort, Lutsen, briandmorrison

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Free: Tour the North House Campus 2 p.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org

Apres l’ Adventure: Live Music

3 p.m. North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us

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Cinderella Tales 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com

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The North Shore Dish A Tale of Two Tea Houses By Chuck Viren

They are separated by an international boundary and about 200 miles. Their biographies differ significantly. However, both Terri Lynn Fucile and Elizabeth Spehar share a passion for tea, environmentally responsible and healthy products, and a desire to create spaces where others can experience the benefits of the products that evolved from those values. Both were at points in their lives where they were ready to take on the risk of starting their own business.

It was the birth of twins that nudged Terri Lynn Fucile in that direction. While on maternity leave from her job as a nutritionist, she visited a tea house in a large city. She loved it, and it occurred to her she could do something similar in Thunder Bay. She enrolled at the Las Vegas Tea Institute to learn the craft. She started Humanitea, fundraising efforts for the Red Cross and the Faye Peterson Transition House.

Through these efforts, demand for her teas grew, and she opened International House of Tea in a shared space with an aromatherapist. She began with 12 canisters of tea.

The business grew and in 2012 she moved her shop to its current location on Algoma Street. She has expanded her tea selection to more than 100 varieties and blends. She also has brought in high quality scones. Additionally, her shop provides tea leaf reading consultations and locally-made pottery for sale.

As a mother of three, Fucile has run her shop on the premise that she will not sell anything that she would not feed to her own children. She was able to find a good tea vendor that follows the European standards for tea. That means that her teas are never irradiated and contain no GMO products, sugar, soy or gluten.

Her best-selling teas are special blends.

She offers a Thunder Bay blend that can be purchased with either black or green tea.

In homage to the many berries that can be foraged in the area, it is a fruity blend with hints of chocolate. Another favorite is their Earl Gray Cream blend. Their Chai Butter is another popular item. The spices and sugar are added to the melted butter, then it is sold in re-solidified form and can be added to other teas.

Fucile is still selling tea with charitable intent. Her Wake the Giant is a blueberry bergamot blend where two dollars from each sale goes to the Wake the Giant project and the Dennis Franklin Cromarty Stu-

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dent Living Centre. The Wake The Giant Project is an effort to co-create and identify safe and welcoming spaces for Indigenous people. Many Indigenous youths move from rural areas to Thunder Bay to attend high school.

Boreal Blend, a mixture of items that can be found locally in the forests—cedar, burdock, juniper and rose hips.

Spehar says that tea is at the heart of her kombuchas as well. From batch to batch she uses combinations of five to seven different teas in addition to her well cared-for culture. While the recipes in her batches are constantly changing, some of her most popular kombuchas have been their Blueberry Sage, Peach Tarragon, Tropical Hopical and Boreal Forest.

In addition to selling healthful, environmentally responsible products, Fucile strives to create an atmosphere that is consistent with the experience of consuming tea. She is thankful that she gets lots of feedback that her staff is very friendly and helpful.

In addition to tea and kombucha, her shop served bubble teas. These are made from tea, cream, tapioca pearls, and natural fruit flavor. Because of the tapioca, they are served with jumbo straws.

“I needed a relaxing atmosphere, so that’s what I created,” she states. “People leave more tranquil than when they came in.”

For more information on International House of Tea, visit: international​house​oftea.com.

Elizabeth Spehar never thought she would own and operate a tea shop. But after she graduated from college, she had trouble finding work. She had thought she might want to become an English professor. But after assessing her situation, and with help from her mother, she decided to take a risk and share her passion for tea, plants and kombucha by opening the Snooty Fox Tea Shop in Duluth.

Six years later, she finds herself at another crossroad. Her mother is ready for retirement, so their tea shop in the Chester Park area has closed its doors. By no means is she done selling tea and kombucha, though. Rather, she is taking time to expand her kombucha business and reflect upon the type of business she wants to create. They are moving to a larger location

“What I love about tea is learning about its culture, geography, and history,” says Spehar.

International House of Tea in Thunder Bay offers more than 100 tea varieties and blends. Owner Terri Lynn Fucile follows the European standards for tea, which means that her teas are never irradiated and contain no GMO products, sugar, soy or gluten. | SUBMITTED in the Endion Neighborhood. She hopes to open a retail space at that location in the spring. Meanwhile, she will be selling her teas online and working to create new kombucha varieties by partnering with local sustainable growers.

Spehar wants to create a business that is more in line with her values which center around environmentally sustainable agriculture and fair labor practices. She wants to take the best of what she had at her old

Finland’s 45th Annual St Urho’s Celebration Schedule of Events St. Urho Makes the ‘20s Roar Friday night, March 13th

6-8pm – Miss Helmi Talent and Beauty Contest – various stops around town 8:30pm-Midnight – Music at the Four Seasons by Tara Nelson and Friends

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8-10:30am – Finland MN Historical Society’s Pancake Breakfast, and Craft Fair at the Clair Nelson Center Noon – Tug of War across the Baptism River Before and during the parade – Finland Fire and Rescue will be selling refreshments outside the Finland Fire Hall Before and during the parade – AfterProm will be selling St. Urho T-shirts

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location and figure out ways to become more intentional with how she communicates her values. She feels the Snooty Fox had become a meeting place for curious, passionate, environmental-minded people.

She currently offers close to 120 varieties of tea. Some of her best sellers are blends.

There is Sleeping Potion, a hoppy blend, Minnesota Nice, a blend of black tea, Jasmine green tea, lemongrass, rose petals and cornflower, and their locally-themed

As she looks to explore the nature of how her business will evolve, she wants to be more intentional about how she communicates her values. Certainly, the shop will communicate her passion for environmentalism, for responsibly sourced products, and for creating nutritious products in partnership with local growers. She also would like to explore the pairing of teas with food.

To learn more about The Snooty Fox Tea Shop, visit: thesnootyfoxteashop.com.

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By Amy Schmidt Whether you’re traveling for vacation or work, staying healthy on the road can seem as impossible as affordable gas prices.

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But there’s good news; you can do something about it (the healthy part, not the gas prices). Being informed and dedicated to mindful, creative food choices will lead you on a path to health, no matter how many sedentary miles you have to endure.

First and foremost, drink water.

Staying hydrated during travel is crucial. This is especially true when traveling by air. Low humidity levels in airplanes put you at risk for dehydration. This can lead to headache, lightheadedness or dizziness, constipation and dry skin. If you feel thirsty, you’re probably already on the verge of mild dehydration. Keep a water bottle with you and try to drink water even when you don’t feel thirsty.

Of course, staying hydrated has a side effect of its own: urination! Yes, if you’re drinking plenty of water, you’ll be making plenty of trips to the bathroom. Consider these frequent trips as an advantage. Remaining sedentary for long periods of time, in a car or a plane, is bad news. Walking, often, is important to combat, among other things, the risk of blood clots.

Getting up to use the bathroom, or pulling over at a rest stop and walking the short jaunt across the parking lot, is a common sense, effective way to keep your circulation moving, reducing the chance of a clot. Walking can also ward off road-fatigue and wake up an otherwise sleepy driver.

Now let’s talk about food. Never has there been a time or a culture that presented its travelers with more food options. Between gas stations with

It’s important to stay hydrated while traveling. It’s also important to stop and walk often to combat, among other things, the risk of blood clots. | STOCK grocery aisles, restaurants of every ethnicity and price range, and coffee shop pastry cases, you could eat your way through any road trip and not come up lacking for anything. But variety doesn’t always equal healthy.

In fact, it would be quite easy to eat a variety of very unhealthy foods while traveling. Consider making travel food choices in balance. For example, please do have the Nutella-filled croissant from the bakery you happen upon. But when you next feel peckish, have a hard-boiled egg and an orange from the gas station.

Another clever “fast-food” idea comes from Hartley Newell-Acero, outreach coordinator at the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic.

mix in a couple of mayonnaise and relish packets from the condiments section. Grab a box of crackers and presto, you’ve got yourself a meal that’s filling, delicious and healthy.”

Eating well and staying hydrated will go a long way to keeping you healthy, as in not sick, while traveling. But it bears remembering that where there are people, there are germs. Washing your hands with soap and water, especially before eating, is always the best way to prevent the spread of germs. When a sink and soap aren’t available, use wet wipes or hand sanitizer instead.

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Northern Trails The New Ontario Shooters Association and shoot. We lease four days a week all summer, right until October. And you can bring your kid out there to shoot. We have a 50-yard, 100-, 200- and 300-yard range.

By Gord Ellis

The shooting sports have a long history in Northwestern Ontario and that includes teaching young people safe practices and marksmanship. There was a time when many high schools in the region had shooting ranges. Those days are gone, but there are still groups in the north of Ontario that are carrying the tradition on with young people. The New Ontario Shooters Association in Thunder Bay is one of those groups. The “New” in the name relates to the once popular term of New Ontario for the northern portion of the province.

The shooting club started in 1909 as a rifle long range target shooting club, and incorporated several other local clubs over the years as the club expanded its interests to other types of rifle and pistol target shooting. The club was reintroduced in 1994 and named the New Ontario Shooters Association or NOSA. The NOSA title is not to be confused with Team NOSA, the hunting and fishing lobby group based in Thunder Bay. Although NOSA is now affiliated with TeamNOSA. To find out more about NOSA, and its activities with youth shooters, I recently spoke to Bob McCallum, the Secretary Treasurer of the New Ontario Shooters Association.

Q: What is the goal of the group?

For our young kids, we teach them proper safety and the handling of firearms. We use high end air rifles and .22 rifles. The season runs from September until the middle of May. It’s all volunteers of course and

Q: I imagine there are some pretty good shooters?

They put us guys to shame. They use open sights and I can barely even see the sights now (laughs). And some of the best shooters are young ladies, because they seem to listen more to instructions. I think some of the young fellas, when they first start, they just want to hear the noise... but the young ladies, they learn pretty quick.

But by the time they are done (with the program), they are all good shooters.

Q: Do you have tournaments?

We did have a tournament in Dryden, with that club there, but they had to shut down unfortunately. It’s hard to get people to travel to tournaments. Previously, this club has gone down to southern Ontario to tournaments and did quite well actually. The last time they went, in the early 2000s, they came out second overall, for the provincials in Ontario. But like most organizations, it is tough to get volunteers to do things like that. So, we are just mostly shooting in town here.

A young shooter takes aim. | NOSA we do a show each year to raise money to help support the junior shooters, which is buying the ammo and rental of the range.

We have safety officers on the range at all times with kids. They seem to enjoy it and it is safe, and an excellent sport. We like to see the young people coming out to shoot.

And there seems to be a lot more younger ones taking the course then there was before in previous years.

Q: What age do the kids have to be to get involved?

It is aged seven and up until you turn 18.

At 18 you are considered an adult and get your own PAL (the Federal firearm owners license in Canada). We will take them earlier, but we require the parents be there if they are a little bit younger. Along with the range officer.

Q: Where do you do the shooting?

We shoot at Arnone’s shooting range in the winter time. Down by GMK armories.

They have an indoor range in the basement. And if you have a family membership, you can go out to the range at Nolalu

Q: If people want to get involved, how would they do that?

We have a website (nosa-newontarioshooters.org). You can also come any Wednesday night to Arnones. What we like to do with the kids is have them come out and try it a couple times. We don’t sign them up right away. We want to see if the kids enjoy it, and that the parents think it’s a good thing for them. For a junior shooter the cost is $60 for the year. A family membership is $190, this includes the spouses and the children living at home.

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The Sleeping Giant Loppet attracts about 800 participants and is one of the best-loved nordic events in the Northern Wilds. | JOHN SIMS Time flies when you are having fun. For 43 years, Nordic skiers have gathered near Thunder Bay for a skiing event known as the Sleeping Giant Loppet. Race coordinator Peter Gallagher has been involved with the event for 40 years.

groomers told him a picnic table along the route was covered with 100 centimeters of snow. The deep snow won’t wreak havoc for racers in the same way it has for other winter recreationists who have contended with slush conditions on frozen lakes.

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“I hope to make it to the 50th loppet as the coordinator,” he said.

The race events take place in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park on March 7. The main event is the 50k race which incorporates a 20k figure eight course around Mary Louise Lake and an additional 30k on the Pickerel Lake and Burma trails. The route is laid out so that skiers only repeat 3k of trail. The 50K race has three events: free technique, classic and a “skiathalon” where racers do the first 22k as classic and then switch gear at a checkpoint and skate the final 28k. There is also a 35k event that follows the Pickerel Lake and Burma route, as well as an 8k mini loppet. This year, vision-impaired skiers with guides will take on the mini loppet.

Online registration is open to Tuesday, March 3. On March 5-6, late entrants can register in person at the packet pick-up at Kam-View Nordic Centre. There is no race-day registration. When registering, participants can pay a $10 fee for a highway coach shuttle to the race leaving from a couple of locations in Thunder Bay. Most years, the loppet attracts about 800 skiers. At this writing, Gallagher said early registrations were about 100 ahead of last year, which he hoped leads to a significant number of new skiers entering the race. He believes the mild, snowy winter may be encouraging more folks to go skiing. Trail

The loppet attracts skiers from a broad area, including Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Last year, there were three or four skiers from Utah. One of the more unusual entrants came from Yuma, Arizona, where he had roller-skied through the winter to train for the race.

Running the race requires about 280 volunteers, who work hard and have fun while doing it. Gallagher said some volunteers are starting to “age out,” but he is encouraged loppet is attracting new blood with students from the outdoor program at Lakehead University. The tie with Lakehead goes back to the loppet’s beginnings, when members of the school’s Outdoor Recreation Club borrowed a van from the shop Fresh Air Experience to participate in a ski marathon in Ottawa. They were inspired by that event to start the loppet in 1978.

While the vast majority of skiers enter the race for fun, cash prizes are available for those who want to compete. The 50k free technique has men’s and women’s divisions with prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300 for first, second and third place. The 50k classic has prizes of $500, $300 and $100.

The race attracts some quick skiers. Two years ago, a skier broke the two-hour mark for the finish.

There are no qualifiers for the race, which begins in self-determined waves beginning at 9:45 a.m. and going every 15 minutes. The final wave includes parents pulling children on chariots.

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Northern Connections Lake Superior—Halfway ‘Round By Emily M. Stone

Last August, a group of four friends set out to circumnavigate Lake Superior. The basic ingredients of this story are familiar to anyone who lives near the lake—adventurous souls who want to test their mettle, a deep love of the lake, and vessels to carry them (feet, car, bike, motorcycle, kayak, sailboat, stand-up paddleboard, etc.). But, no two trips will ever be quite the same.

Blue sky, brisk winds, and excited friends gave Brontë Goodspeed Gross, Sarah Szymaniak, Alec Malenfant and Clair Emmons a brilliant send-off from Bayfield on August 17, 2019, only two days later than their original targeted departure date.

But what are two days when you’ve been dreaming of a trip for three years, and planning it for 12 months?

Brontë—who grew up sailing in the Apostle Islands—hatched the plan as an easier alternative to opening up a kayaking business with Alec.

“It was kind of a joke at first,” Brontë told me, “but then it became a heavy weight in my life, and soon it began pulling all sorts of ideas and decisions around itself into a whirlpool at the bottom.”

Brontë’s girlfriend, Sarah, continued, “Eventually we started buying boats and making plans and creating menus and all of a sudden we were out there. Many things changed about the trip during the planning process, but the dream to connect with the lake in a very close and personal way always stayed the same.”

So, as the noon bell clanged in Bayfield harbor, the crew of four friends set sail in two 18-foot Sol Cat catamarans. The boats—Lunacy and Sundog—were both built in the mid-to-late 1970s, and were therefore older than their crew of recent Northland College graduates. The day was warm and beautiful, the Apostle Islands gorgeous, and they watched an amazing sunset before pulling into a beach near Cornucopia at 8:45 p.m.

“It was the latest we ever pulled into port,” emphasized Brontë, “and we were very tired.” “VERY” tired reiterated Sarah.

“Don’t you think we should tie the boats up?” she’d asked Brontë. “Oh no, we’ll just be hyper aware,” had been Brontë’s response. Their banter—now several months later—was dripping with the humor and sarcasm that comes from having learned from your mistakes.

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Lunacy’s waterlogged hull dipping beneath the water, an hour before the capsize. | ALEC MALENFANT After that late night, the crew woke up to find that Sundog, the younger of the two catamarans and the one they’d dubbed a troublemaker, was missing. It had been blown offshore by an early morning thunderstorm. Donning drysuits as raingear, the sailors scoured the coastline for over an hour as the storm raged and then passed.

You can imagine their devastation. To have put all of that money, time, and excitement into the planning, to have a support crew cheering for you at home, and then to have the trip fall apart on the morning of the second day was unthinkable.

Reluctantly, Brontë called the Coast Guard to report the missing vessel. They typically send help only if life is on the line, but somehow, compassion, good humor, and schedules aligned. The Coast Guard decided to incorporate finding the lost vessel into a training exercise. “It’s like the National Guard helping to find your lost dog,” Brontë explained. The Coast Guard discovered Sundog floating 7 miles to the east, with all the loose gear Brontë and Alec had left strewn about the deck still intact.

Elated that their momentary lapse in judgement had turned out OK, the friends continued on their journey—perhaps a little wiser and more meticulous. “We are relaxed, easygoing people,” admitted Brontë, “but we took this responsibility very seriously. Our ultimate goal was never to get around the lake, it was to come back home.

We made all kinds of mistakes (“all kinds!” piped in Sarah), had accidents (“lots!”) and had some foolishness on our part, but by and large we never lost sight of the goal to come back home.”

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The departure of the last and most remote leg of the journey, through the Pukaskwa National Park. | JERRY SZYMANIAK The wind and weather were perfect as they sailed briskly north. Sarah, who is relatively new to sailing, was finally feeling confident as she leaned out over the side of the boat attached to the mast by a harness and wire. “Trapezing” as they called it, is a way to manage yourself as a counterweight and help stabilize the catamaran. Alec steered her boat. Brontë and Clair sailed Sundog. As the fleet sped along at 13.6 knots (over 15 mph), the bow of

one pontoon dipped deeper and deeper into the waves. “We were having so much fun!” exclaimed Sarah.

And then Sarah and Alec were in the 35ºF water, capsized and scared. With Brontë’s help, Sarah and Alec righted Lunacy and sailed into the harbor at Tofte—many miles short of their goal. “It took me the rest of the trip to get my confidence back,” admitted Sarah, with less humor and sarcasm in her voice than before.

Sarah and Alec had discovered the hard way that the connection between the deck and the hull on their four-decade-old craft would loosen and flex in big waves, and allow water to slowly fill the hull. Once aware of this problem, the crew began to regularly check and empty water from the pontoons.

ready for the most remote stretch of the trip—100 miles from Hattie’s Cove in Pukaskwa National Park to their end point near Wawa, with no roads or access points between.

Off the coast of Michipicoten Island—the most inaccessible point on their journey so far—the mast on Lunacy came crashing down in the strong headwind. No one was hurt, but plans had to change. They lashed the boats together and sailed back downwind to Hattie’s Cove. Sarah’s dad, who had been driving their support van, met them at the landing with boat trailers.

The vacation time they’d requested from various jobs had run out, and it was time to return home.

Boat maintenance in general was a significant part of the daily flow. For instance, they started allowing for an extra hour each morning to ensure that their 3.6 horsepower Mercury motor, aptly named Mercy, was working properly. She helped them make headway when the winds were down.

Winds on Lake Superior are rarely calm, though. Rough weather kept the crew in Grand Marais for a week longer than their scheduled duff day.

Those extra days of creature comforts loosened some of the crew’s commitment to the expedition and threatened to derail the trip and the expedition mindset. “That was one of our blackest moments,” remembered Brontë.

“Most of us were wondering why we were even on the trip.”

The sailors pushed on, though, and a brisk wind soon blew them toward Canada. As the shoreline rose steeply, so did their spirits. “The wind was perfect, the sun warm, and we were having a great time,” remembers Brontë. “I can’t imagine a more gorgeous place than the Susie Islands.”

Clair holds the remains of the shroud which supported Lunacy’s mast, with Michipicoten Island in the background. | CLAIR EMMONS Then Sundog’s rudder fell off. They did mention doing lots of repairs…

Labor Day weekend found them on Thompson Island near Thunder Bay, listening to saxophone music and being gifted with salad and pie. For the next five days, they sauna-hopped on remote islands and even visited a bathtub on a beach. With just a few days left in the adventure, Sarah was finally getting her confidence back after the earlier capsize. They were

“Why do people enjoy expeditions?” philosophized Clair. “You’re uncomfortable constantly. But time spent in beautiful natural places allows us to gain new perspectives. And also, as we push ourselves to try something new, whether the experience is good or bad, it teaches us something. We change and grow.”

Of course, the crew is already trying to figure out how to complete their circle. The basic storyline will still be familiar—adventurous souls who want to test their mettle, a deep love of the lake, and vessels to carry them—but after so much growth and change, not even the characters themselves will be the same.

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WHAT SWIMS THERE: Lake trout, walleye, northern pike, rock bass, yellow perch and burbot comprise the catchable species.

DETAILS: Burchell covers 2,536 acres and has 17.5 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 245 feet, with a mean depth of 80 feet.

pounds of copper. By the time the mine closed in 1967, almost 102,000,000 pounds of minerals were removed. The Burchell Lake townsite grew to almost 400 residents during the 1960s. It was abandoned after the mine closed and became known as one of Ontario’s best-preserved ghost towns. In 2012 the buildings were razed as part of a remediation project that sealed the mine openings and covered the mine waste with biosolids to encourage the growth of vegetation.

CRYSTAL CLEAR: With a Secchi disk reading to 17 feet, don’t expect walleye fishing to be easy. The best action for walleyes will be in low light periods and after dark. Lake trout fishing is reportedly good, but trophies are few. Expect eaters, not lunkers.

MINES AND GHOSTS: Burchell Lake was once best known for a copper mine dating to the early 20th century. During the 1950s, improving technology made it possible to re-open the mine to take advantage of large copper and gold deposits. During the first full year of operation, about 1960, the mining company removed 11,500,000

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We are a week away from running the UP 200, a 250-mile race in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan that runs from downtown Marquette through a screaming mob of yoopers ringing cow bells, along the shores of Superior and into a twisty-turny network of trails that eventually shoots out in Grand Marais, Michigan. The course then returns over the same path, bringing teams back to Marquette two days after the race began.

In the past few weeks between the Gunflint Mail Run and now, we have attempted to keep the dogs “trained up” by running 25-50 miles at a time, almost every other day. After any training run, Matt and I check in on how the run went. What we really want to know is who did well and who didn’t, and by this we really mean, whose tugline was tight?

The reality of training a team for long-distance racing is that we spend a lot of time, and I mean hours upon hours, watching dogs run from behind. We watch their feet—I can tell you what gait each dog in the kennel prefers (Itsy lopes 75 percent of the time and when she isn’t loping, she is trotting. Dells only trots. Maybe, in the very beginning of a run, she’ll lope as we break from the kennel and go cruising down the first mile of plowed road, but after that, it’s a trot.

Tom has a pace gait where the paws on the right move together and the paws on the left move together—it’s a bit of an awkward gait and makes his butt wag back and forth). If a dog changes their gait, something’s up, usually a sore muscle or injury.

More than anything else, we watch tuglines. A tugline connects the dog’s harness to the gangline. It is two to three feet long. A tugline should be taut, and by taut, I mean no slack.

If a dog is truly pulling, their harness and tug right back to the gangline is straight and even. A tug that is even a little slack bounces around.

When Matt and I checked in after a recent training run, I reported that Pinto was off. His tugline was slack for most of the run. This is not his norm. Something must be wrong.

We look him over, stretch him out.

Nothing obvious arises. The next run we booty his four paws and he’s back to 90 percent. Sometimes it’s a matter of moving a dog around in the team—maybe he is intimidated by his neighbor, maybe the harness we are using isn’t the right size, maybe she is bored of our trails or doesn’t like run-

A recent training run involved running two teams of dogs from our kennel to Mineral Center near Grand Portage, a distance of 37 miles.

After a three-hour rest, we turned back and ran home. | ERIN ALTEMUS ning during the day. It can be any of 100 things and it is our job as team coach to figure out the problem. Any dog on the race team should be pulling more than 80 percent of the time.

the dog trailer, sew up the sled bag that some dog chewed up last year.

Replace the missing bolts on the sled brake. Write instructions for the kennel sitter.

The UP200 is a 12-dog race and we have 14 dogs trained for these 12 spots. We are constantly trying to determine which 12 should be on the team, and I think we have it narrowed down, but we will see if a recent wrist injury heals up in time for the race. If not, Hush or Stevie, the alternates will step up to the plate. We will leave for the UP with 14 dogs, because after the race, I will drive the dogs east to New Hampshire, spend a week training at my friend Sally Manikian’s kennel, pick up Matt and our daughter Sylvia at the airport in Portland and then continue on to the Can-Am race in the mountains of northern Maine, a 250mile unassisted race.

Despite the long to-do list, we find ourselves excited for the upcoming trip to Marquette. Returning to the races we have been running for years now feels comforting—the nerves I used to experience have dissipated somewhat as the many unknowns of racing have become more predictable. We have our Marquette routine now and I know the ins and outs of the race checkpoints, including the much-anticipated pie table in Grand Marais. Sylvia and Grandma Vicki will come along to cheer on the team.

Preparations for three weeks of road trip with 14 dogs looks like this: chop 350 pounds of frozen meat into 10-pound chunks. Sort, count and pack all the booties we own, six bags of kibble, dog coats and blankets, car snacks, and dog bowls. Fix the heater in the dog trailer, put new tires on

And thus the 2019/2020 mushing season feels like it is nearing the end, even though the two big races that we have trained for are still ahead.

After that it’s fun runs and puppy training until the snow recedes…but then, there is a lot of snow out there, so perhaps there is plenty of mushing season ahead.

Wild Traditions The many uses of tree saps and resins treat skin infections, insect bites, chapped hands, cuts, scrapes, eczema, burns and rashes. There are records of the gum being chewed or boiled and taken like cough syrup to relieve coughs and sore throats, and to aid in digestion.

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In Ontario and Minnesota’s back country, where coniferous trees are the dominant species and thousands of rivers snake through the landscape, tree resin is an invaluable natural adhesive. When craftspeople at the Ely Folk School constructed a traditional birch bark canoe, they sealed the seams with a mixture of spruce pitch, bear grease and charcoal, which adds strength and pliability to the glue. Tree resin can also be used to preserve and waterproof strips of rawhide, or babiche, in ropes, snares and snowshoes.

As winter wanes and the sun grows stronger with the approaching vernal equinox, sap begins its seasonal flow in the trees of the North Woods.

Sugar maples, revered for their sweet, carbohydrate-rich liquid, are the tree of choice for commercial sugaring due to their high ratio of sugar to water in their sap. But as it turns out, many other trees can be tapped for a fresh, springtime tonic. And some trees—particularly conifers— produce other useful, sticky substances all year round.

Birch Sap

Spruces, Pines and Firs Conifers play a critical role for wildlife in North American forests. Spruce and pines provide food and shelter for red squirrels, porcupines, snowshoe hares, grouse, red crossbills, pine grosbeaks, pine siskins and other seed-eating birds. Humans have developed countless uses for these trees as well. The long, straight board feet of the white pine in particular was instrumental in shipbuilding. And throughout Canada, spruce remains a culturally significant utility plant for Indigenous peoples, with white and black spruce common throughout the Boreal Forest and the Hudson Bay lowlands of northern Ontario.

Hardened tree resin on a Balsam fir. | JULIA PRINSELAAR In traditional herbalism and wilderness first aid, conifers have an abundance of uses. The moist inner bark can be used externally as a poultice or compress to treat slivers, sores and inflammations, according to Lone Pine’s field guide, Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada. The gooey, amber-colored resin of pine and spruce trees—also known as pitch, which is different from the thin, watery sap—has been used to

For centuries, Eastern Europeans and Russians have been celebrating the first signs of spring with the tapping of birch trees. This slightly sweet water, with sugar content of only one to two percent, can be consumed straight (simply called ‘birch water,’) fermented into an alcoholic drink, or boiled and reduced to make a dark syrup with a complex flavour profile, bringing forward notes of molasses and minerals.

While birch water is making gains in global markets, its syrup hasn’t achieved the same culinary status as maple syrup—only about 5,000 gallons are produced around the world annually. It could be because it takes so much energy to produce. It takes an average of 110 gallons of birch water to make 1 gallon of syrup. By comparison, maple syrup averages about 40 to 1.

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In March, the action in the predawn sky really picks up. The month opens with Mars, Jupiter and Saturn forming a straight line, in that order from right to left, above the southeastern horizon. On the 4th, the three planets are spaced almost perfectly evenly.

Earth’s orbit is carrying us closer to all these planets, making them move higher and westward. But Mars’s own orbit carries it most rapidly eastward against the background of stars. As a result, Mars resists the westward movement imposed by Earth’s orbit and appears to sail eastward toward—and past—the two giant planets.

However, Mars is mostly holding its own as Jupiter and Saturn sail past it on their westward journey.

Have a look on the 18th, when Jupiter and Mars make a close pair while a crescent moon hangs right below them. The next morning, Jupiter and Mars will be closer yet and the moon will now appear below Saturn. On the 20th, Jupiter passes a mere 0.7 degrees—slightly more than a moon width—above Mars. On the 31st, the ringed planet passes about a degree above the red planet.

In the evening sky, a young moon comes out below Venus on the 26th and 27th. And don’t miss the show as the brilliant planet and the Pleiades star cluster approach each other in the last week of March. Mark your calendars for April 2nd and 3rd, when Venus glides, spectacularly, in front of the Pleiades. Be sure to have binoculars handy.

March’s full moon shines the night of the 9th. It will be big and bright, though more than six hours past full when it rises that evening.

Spring arrives with the vernal equinox at 10:50 p.m. on the 19th. At that moment the sun crosses the equator into the northern sky and Earth will be lighted from pole to pole.

The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. For more information and viewing schedules in Duluth, see the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium: d.umn.edu/planet.

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A retired detective goes fishing on a famous northern Wisconsin trout stream and hooks a hand; not his own, but one attached to a naked, waterlogged corpse. So begins the newest mystery by local author Michael Savage. Teaming up and trading corny one-liners with his former partner, a local deputy, and a mysterious lady angler he meets on the riverbank, Dave Davecki seeks to learn the identity of the corpse and how it came to be submerged beneath a white pine log in the river. The setting near the town of Brule will be familiar to many area readers, who will enjoy this quick and lively read.

Despite the trout on the cover, don’t expect to learn much about fishing along the way.—Shawn Perich

Strange Tales Red Snow, Ice Discs and Ice Worms Last year, a 40-metre (131-foot) diameter ice disc swirled on a bend in the South Thompson River in British Columbia and an ice disc 91 metres (298 feet) wide slowly spun on the Maine’s Presumpscot River.

Back in November 2013, a 50-foot (15 metres) ice disc was found slowly rotating on North Dakota’s Sheyenne River.

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Did you know there really are such things as ice worms? You may have heard of them in poetry and song—like poet Robert Service’s whimsical “Ballad of the Ice Worm Cocktail” or the humourous Canadian folk song “When the Ice Worms Nest Again” (a theme song at annual gatherings of silver miners in Cobalt, Ontario and fur trappers in The Pas, Manitoba)—and thought them imaginary literary props.

White snow that turns red, really?

A few months ago, while reading the non-fiction book Barrow’s Boys: The Original Extreme Adventurers by Fergus Fleming, I came across a description of “crimson snow” by Sir John Ross, a British naval officer during his 1818 Arctic expedition. The bright red coloured snow was on 600-foot cliffs on the northern coast of Greenland stretching for about eight miles between Cape York and Cape Dudley Digges. Naming them the “Crimson Cliffs,” Ross wrote, “This snow was penetrated even down to the rock, in many places to a depth of ten or twelve feet by the colouring matter.”

In January 2016, a giant spinning ice disc, about 24 meters (78 feet) appeared on the Vagala River in Estonia, in Vana-Vigala. | LUC SAFFRE and polar regions on all the continents.

Scientists of the day struggled to explain the red snow phenomena, some saying the colour was from moss seeds, other saying fungi or plants. Historically, red snow was first mentioned more than two thousand years ago by Aristotle and Pliny the Elder.

Believing the snow changed colour as it aged, Pliny wrote, “Indeed, the snow itself becomes red after it has lain some time on the ground.” Apparently, the famous Charles Darwin while visiting the Andes Mountains witnessed white snow turn bright red as it thawed.

So, how does white snow turn colours?

According to scientists, it is generally caused by cold-loving single-celled green algae (kin of seaweed) that also contains a bright red pigment. The algae (Chlamydomonas nivalis) survives winters in deep high-altitude snow fields but once there is warm weather, produces a red pigment as protection against solar radiation (kind of like putting on sunscreen). As the snow with algae thaws, it changes colours though colours can vary depending on conditions. For example, green snow appears when sunlight reflects the green from the green algae.

Digging into research, it seems that red snow—also observed in colours of green, pink, orange and watermelon—is common during summer in the alpine, mountainous

Journalist Alan Burdick’s article, “Why the Last Snow on Earth May be Red” in the New Yorker magazine (September 21, 2017) explains the algae’s life cycle:

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These poems are spare and precise, quiet and essential, as essential as the things they praise and ponder.

Each one: “a sparrow / just to the ground / from the branch above / to gather a seed.”

The poems in this collection want to be read aloud. There is a subtle rhythm in Dahl’s language here, a rhythm reminiscent of water lapping gently on a rowboat.

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Bob met his love, Patricia Ann Donahoe, and together they raised their two sons on Melvina Avenue. Each son took from their parents a love of reading and grew up in a warm and nurturing home. Lively discourse was expected. Bob and Pat knew that their boys were living a city life but each summer they would hit the road for Wisconsin, then Minnesota, then the farthest reaches of Ontario in an attempt to teach the sons an appreciation of the outdoors. Bob was also free to pursue his favorite activity, fishing.

Some of his poetry evolved from his time in the forest and on the water. Other verse came from his experiences in the War and I don’t know if it was a true catharsis, but the emotion of his experience is profound.

Still other rhymes resulted from his good humor and he was quick to make light of our species, himself included. Bob loved Pat and the poems he sent to her leave no doubt that he treasured her so much. From war to family to love and humor, this collection of poems will delight those who read them and provide a glimpse into a gentle man who we have great reason to miss every day.

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Perseverance On July 14, 1914, North Shore pioneer lumber on the Andrew Hedstrom banks nesota. A century of the Devil Track River began sawing north of Grand owned business later, the Hedstrom Lumber Marais, MinCompany remains from its humble operating at the same location. a familystart in a pioneer This is the company’s through several story transformations settlement during the tall-pine of today. into the modern logging era no-waste sawmill operation Throughout the years, the Hedstrom sity with problem-so family has met lving challenges and ingenuity and able to remain tenacity. By their adverin pluck, Shore institution. business when other mills failed and became they were a North In the remote settlement of Scandinav first began sawing ian immigrants lumber to meet , Andrew Hedstrom ing a sawmill the needs he purchased and rebuilt after of his carpentry business usdemand for lumber it was ruined in grew, so did the the company a fire. As the company. During hauled the 1930s and within the wilderness, a portable sawmill to 40s, winter logging where teams camps to the mill. Later, when the advent of horses were used to haul deep a forest road massive of mechaniza network made tion and the developme logs it possible family returned nt of to a new, permanent to deliver logs greater distances, the mill on the Devil This is a story Track River. of in a location as perseverance. Even today, it isn’t easy to remote challenges, including as Grand Marais. Andrew run a business and his sons faced several devastating from adversity many fires. by before. Today, making the mill better and Yet they always recovered more Hedstrom Lumber remaining in northern Company is one efficient than it was of the few lumber Minnesota. Sawdust the Hedstrom mills in Their Blood family’s is try. It also celebrates achievements during 100 years in the a celebration of the North Shore a prominent part, timber indusand which played community of which they success. are such a powerful, continuing role in their

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“In spring they wake up and swim up through the trickle of snowmelt to the surface, dividing and photosynthesizing as they go. Then, at the top, they turn red.

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22 E Rosebush Lane

24 County Rd 14

34 Grace Drive

Stunning 4BR/4BA open beam Lake Superior home!

Features floor to ceiling windows for gorgeous views, updated kitchen and a HUGE living & family room. Lot has 1.65 acres & 214’ of shoreline, 2 garages, greenhouse plus a cute sauna by the lake.

MLS 6088081 $749,900

8580 W Highway 61

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

Beautiful one level home situated on 6.5 acres overlooking Lake Superior with 175 ft of stunning gravel Lake Superior shoreline. Truly a gourmet designed kitchen with top quality cabinets, appliances, granite & tons of storage. Spacious great room, beamed ceilings, fireplace & lovely tiled floors. Att’d garage with upper level storage.

MLS 6086744 $399,900

122 Stonegate Rd

MLS 6086682 $749,000

45 Mossy Hollow Point

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

MLS 6087722 $429,900 REDUCED

Lake Superior Lots

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

MLS 6079702 - $104,900

MLS 6080232 - $850,000

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

MLS 6083953 $525,000

Marvel at the views of Artist Point from this stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bath premier home located west of Grand Marais.

Must see to appreciate the custom tile work, built-ins, floor to ceiling windows, cobblestone fireplace, decks and expansive gourmet kitchen & much more. Home is complete with AC, back-up generator & oversized garage.

Private 2.96 acre lot with 243’ of gravel shoreline.

Camp 20 Rd Heavily forested 170 acres that has been replanted with pine trees. Rolling topography, 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 & east.

MLS 6074422 - $149,900

Schroeder Lot

MLS 6086787 - $314,900

Land NEW XX OLD SKI HILL ROAD 3+ acres just minutes from town on a quiet county maintained road with a nice mix of trees. Easy access to snowmobile trails and fun at Pincushion Mountain.

MLS 6088343 $49,900

Whispering Pine Private lot at the end of Wes Hedstrom Trail, just high enough for a view of Leo Lake. Convenient location mid-Gunflint Trail.

MLS 6088183 - $45,000 PENDING

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COYOTE RIDGE LOTS Magnificent views are yours to be had from these 5 acre parcels! Only minutes to downtown Grand Marais or Cascade State Park.

LOT 6 MLS 6087781 $79,900 LOT 2 MLS 6087783 $99,900 PENDING

14x Bloomquist Mtn Rd Ten acres of mature trees including huge White Pines! Sloping lot with lots of southern exposure for sunshine all year long.

MLS 6075850 - $49,900

County Road 67 Lots Looking for Lake Superior Views AND close to town? Lovely lots with a solid, private road & all utilities are readily available. State owned Superior shoreline, perfect for morning walks.

Lot D 3.48A, with Lake Superior views MLS 6086070 - $69,900 Railroad Drive Lutsen 1xx High Ridge Drive Schroeder Lot E 2.7A, all utilities readily available Sweet 1.7 A building site located in the heart of 15 acre lot high on the ridge is ready for your dream MLS 6086072 - $82,000 Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees and home or weekend getaway! Views of Lake Superior Lot F 2.24A, year round access easy building site. to the south and valley to the north.

MLS 6086085 - $39,900 MLS 6084050 - $39,900 MLS 6082812 - $99,900 West Hwy 61 310X East Highway 61 XX Boulder Point Rd Attractive & affordable building site with 3+ acres & Nice lot east of town with 5.56 Acres; excellent Attractive YR building site with 3.22 A; private easy access right off of Hwy 61. Minutes from town topography lines. Lake Superior Access across the driveway; seasonal creek and gentle southern slope and Close to Cascade River State Park road. Owner will Carry a CD. with some partial views of Lake Superior.

MLS 6086779 - $39,000 MLS 6086836 - $59,900 MLS 6086785 - $59,900 19XX Camp 20 Road 1XX COUNTY ROAD 56 313X East Highway 61 Affordably priced 20 acre parcel with privacy, Rare opportunity to find a gently rolling 20 acre Fantastic lot with 20.89 acres, that could be situated near Federal land to the north. Seasonal parcel in the heart of farm country. Lake Superior subdivided. Features a pond, great views & healthy access off of the Camp 15 Loop Rd in Hovland. view and driveway already in place. trees. Owner will carry a CD. MLS 6076349 - $24,900 MLS 6083495 $67,900 MLS 6086834 - $159,900 XXX BROADWAY AVE Want to live in the country and yet want access to City Sewer & City Water? Check out this over-sized lot that is located on the Gunflint Trail in city limits.

MLS 6085408 $39,900

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Massively expansive ledge rock shoreline make this lot one of the most amazing shoreline you will see on the North Shore. Lot is 2+ acre and 200 ft wide with significantly more meandering shoreline.

County Rd 14 Terrific and extremely affordable pieces of land with good high building sites and interesting game attracting low areas as well.

8XA COUNTY RD 14 MLS 6086957 $38,900 XX LEVEAUX RIDGE Looking for an affordable lot to build your future home? This south facing, year round property has electricity, phone and broadband on site plus it abuts state land.

MLS 6086067 $29,900 STROBUS LAKE RD - LUTSEN 10 beautiful acres less than 10 miles from Lutsen and only a short drive to the Grade and multiple access points to the BWCA. Close to trails, fishing and more.

MLS MLS 6086562 $49,900 Jonvick Creek Sites 12 lots available from 1.5 - 4.8 acres In the heart of Lutsen, just off the Caribou Trail.

Maples, Pines, and cedars in varied arrangements will make a great back-drop for your home or cabin. Each property adjoins public land making your space seem even more private. $29,900 - $49,900

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G N I D N PE 54 Morgan Rd Special one room getaway in the woods on 40A of mature trees, abuts Cascade State Park and Federal land! Beautiful Lake Superior Views.

Garage and bonus space is quite functional as it is, or remodel as you desire.

MLS 6073759 - $199,900

841 Irish Creek Rd, Hovland 75 acre parcel with a little one bedroom cabin with a loft, perfect for a weekend getaway, is located off of the Irish Creek Road, in the heart of the Arrowhead Trail. Lot is gently rolling with beautiful trees and a wildlife pond.

MLS 6083960 - $79,900 11 Wildflower Lane, Lutsen Beautiful 4 BR, 4 BA home with lots of special touches - gourmet kitchen, hickory floors, fireplace, eagle nest style loft, custom tilework and a separate w/o apartment, Lake Superior views, large deck all on 6+ acres.

MLS 6088188 $489,900

904 County Rd 14 Beautifully situated on over 5 acres of forest land this gem in the rough is just waiting for you to polish it into your personal space, whether it be vacation or fulltime home. Quality windows, doors, and in-floor heat fueled by geothermal.

MLS 6087368 $139,900

415 3rd Ave E 2+BR, 2BA remodeled home nestled in a beautifully wooded private lot. Great possibilities with the 23x36 in-floor heated garage, 1 BR apartment, bonus space currently used as a salon, and additional 24x24 garage.

MLS 6086500 $379,900

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

MLS 6084603 $104,900

1001 Pike Lake Rd Check out the charming farmhouse character of this 2 BR, 1 BA fixer-upper on a great 10 + Acre property only 15-20 minutes from Grand Marais.

Motivated Seller!

MLS 6087721 - $89,900

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- ONE ROOF HOUSING • Many financing options available to qualified buyers.

• 0% on Loan for Closing Fees.

• Potential of Reduced Interest Rates through Rural Housing & Home Development.

• Quality Construction & Energy Efficient.

• Must be Owner Occupied as Primary Residence.

• See One Roof or Call Coldwell Banker for Income & Other Requirements and Guidelines • Affordable Monthly Payments – Income Based Programs • Minimum down $1,000 – LESS than Renting!

Contact your agent at Coldwell Banker North Shore for more information!

D L O S 18 Nordic Star Dr Brand new 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a quiet neighborhood of Grand Marais. One level and low maintenance living with beautiful oak kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island for extra seating.

2 stall garage completes the package.

Prospective buyers must have a gross annual income under $101,900 MLS 6088033 $193,000

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11 Nordic Star Dr Cute porch upon entering this brand new 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a quiet neighborhood of Grand Marais. Kitchen features ample oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island open to the living room. The laundry/utility room accesses the attached garage. Prospective buyers must have a gross annual income under $101,900 MLS 6088034 $193,000

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25 Nordic Star Drive Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with an open upper level floor plan plus a full lower level, ready to be completed with more living space. This home features a southern exposure, solid raised doors, maple cabinets, all new appliances and a nice yard. Prospective buyers must be under the 80% AMI income limits, making these affordable homes.

MLS 6086712 $179,500

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G N I D N PE 27 Nordic Star Drive Very sunny home with two large bedrooms, plenty of storage and an attractive kitchen complete with oak cabinets and natural earth tones. Full lower level with stubbing in plumbing so you could complete it and add a 2nd bathroom and additional living space.

Prospective buyers must be under the 80% AMI income limits, making these affordable homes.

MLS 6086714 $173,500

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Inland

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

MLS 6088040 $169,900

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

MLS 6088180 - $232,000

Lots

3823 Arrowhead Trail Cedar log cabin nestled in the trees, overlooking McFarland Lake with 311’ frontage. 2BR, 3/4 bath, cathedral ceilings, wood floors and lots of windows. Complete generator/solar panel system, well, septic, all designed for year round usage.

MLS 6082108 - $339,900

G N I D N PE 44 Carbine Rd Imagine the ultimate northwoods experience-this rustic, twobedroom cabin is 15 feet from the shore of McFarland Lake at the end of the Arrowhead Trail. Outbuildings include a sauna, generator shed, wood shed lean-to, shed and outhouse with 500 gallon tank.

MLS 6083715 - $199,900

187 Little Ollie Road Incredible opportunity! This lovely B & B with Yurts, is located mid-Gunflint Trail, directly off of some of the best cross country ski trails in the area. The property was designed for those that love the outdoors, hiking, biking & skiing and is located on Little Ollie Lake.

OR use it as the family cabin with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Time to let your imagination go wild!

35 W Point Rd Over 400’ of accessible shoreline on the end of South Point with a private boatslip and dock. This 2 BR, 2BA seasonal retreat may be the most perfect spot on Devil Track Lake to catch the sunset.

MLS 6085678 $299,900

Tom Lake Lovely private super sweet spot on Tom Lake. South facing inland lake lot with 200 ft of shoreline and 2.66A with private driveway and cleared trail, camping area and fire pit.

MLS 6081429 - $89,900

Devil Track Lake 5.9 acres to make your dreams come true on the popular north side of Devil Track Lake! 340 feet of shoreline to enjoy all the fun things to do on the water!

MLS 6085879 $164,900

Squint Lake Mid-Gunflint Trail lot with 2.13A & 221’ shoreline. Gently rolling topography, old white pine trees, YR access & abuts USFS! MLS 6028920 - $75,000

Poplar Lake Convenient mid-Gunflint Trail 2.75 acre building site featuring deeded lakeshore access. Building site cleared, driveway in, utilities available.

MLS 2158160 - $52,500 PENDING

Poplar Lake Private lot with over 2 acres & 250’ of rocky shoreline on Fireplace Road. Great open lake views and a Southeastern exposure provides a perfect building site.

MLS 6077828 - $139,900

Pike Lake Pristine Pike Lake lot with 190’ of rocky shoreline on the north west side of the lake. Easy year round access off of the Caribou Trail, electricity & broadband available.

MLS 6084251 - $178,900

Clara Lake With 200 feet of south facing lake shore surrounded by Forest lands this lot is a wonderful escape from the outside world, yet only 12 miles from the Lake Superior shore.

MLS 6085959 $109,900

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

MLS 6083377 - $69,900

NEW Onagon Lake Amazing building spots with views overlooking both Onagon and Cupid Lake. 5 A and over 1000’ of shoreline between both lakes.

MLS 6088064 $89,900

Condos

Commercial

Bluefin Bay Tofte MLS 6078520 Unit 26, 1BR, 1BA

1st Ave West

8 N. Broadway

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

MLS 6029037 - $437,900

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

MLS 6084360 - $224,900

610 E 5th Street

Commercial lot in Grand Marais with a great location. Just over 100 feet off the Gunflint Trail on East 5th Street with over 10,000 square feet to develop. The area has excellent exposure.

MLS 6083349 - $52,500

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East Bay Suites

Check out these condos located in the

heart of Grand Marais on the shores of Lake Superior. Great property if you are wanting a 2nd home or an investment property.

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

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MLS 6087341

22 Temperance Landing

UNIT 202 MLS 6074935 $295,000

$759,900 SOLD

2 BR, 2 BA

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Log Home 30 x 40 Garage on 75 private acres MLS# 6085649 Price: $359,900

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2 Bedroom 1 Bath Great Location, Neat as a pin.

MLS#6088118 Price: $172,000

5 Bedroom 2 Bath 2 Car Garage Barn/Workshop and Sauna on 10 private acres MLS# 6086606 Price: $229,000

2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2 Car Garage12+ Acres MLS# 6086960 Price: 154,900

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Rare. Commercial lot on Broadway.

50 front ft. Over 6600 sq. ft.

MLS# 6087575 Price: $195,000

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

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2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1 Car Attached Large yard with lakeview MLS# 6087346 Price: $209,000

338 ft. of Lake Superior on 14.53 acres. 1 Bedroom Cabin, Garage, Dock MLS# 6029532 Price: $289,000

BLACKWOODS DR. LOT 5 BLOCK 3 SCHROEDER,

BLACKWOODS DR. LOT 3 BLK 2 SCHROEDER, MN

32 acres of maple forest Peaceful rolling parcel MLS# 6083843 Price: $76,500

16 acres of unbeatable privacy Electric and broadband nearby MLS# 6083844 Price: $38,750

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LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES SUPERIOR LOCATION, WATERFRONT IN GRAND MARAIS. Situated on 160 ft of stunning shoreline with awesome views of the east bay and Artist Point, this early homestead has great commercial potential, or use as a residential home. The large 2 bdrm, 3 bath home would have many options for an Inn or B&B. Two garages, one with living space above, plus a charming shed. The half acre parcel is adjacent to downtown commercial businesses for visibility, but also feels tucked away and private. MLS# 6083621, 6083758 $789,000 PANORAMIC LAKE SUPERIOR. Gorgeous 10 acres with panoramic views on Lake Superior. 545 feet of beautiful sand/gravel beach with a stream running through the property.

Located only 1.5 miles from Gooseberry State Park. Septic hook up is at the road. MLS# 6031490 $399,000 CROFTVILLE ROAD PARADISE. A rare find! Enjoy a view of Lake Superior from this well built, spacious 1+ bdrm home. Solid front deck, hard oak floors, accessible private beach, and room for a new garage. Add your own finishing touches and enjoy your piece of this iconic area. MLS# 6086969 $294,000 BIG VIEWS ON FIVE ACRES. This cabin sits on almost 5 acres of land and includes 543 feet of Lake Superior shoreline in the Big Bay area of Hovland. It has a nice grouping of old pine trees along the shore and a few cedar. The views are spectacular and whether or not you are looking to build your dream home or use this as is for a getaway you will have some amazing views on the Big Lake. MLS# 6086940 $282,900 SUPERIOR OPPORTUNITY. Bargain on the shore! 575 ft of Lake Superior shoreline on 5+ acres.

Property is located 4 miles east of Hovland and includes 2 garages, septic system, paved driveway, and water system. Beautiful, accessible shoreline. Offers encouraged! MLS# 6087505 $267,000 LAKE SUPERIOR – ENCHANTING BIG BAY. Tucked in the corner of beautiful Big Bay, this lot has great lake views, and looks east to the ridges running up the coast.

An old cabin could be renovated and is situated right along the shore. There are nice home sites with access to power and Broadband. The woods is deep and enchanting with large spruce and moss covered boulders. End of the road privacy. This is a unique spot for your home or cabin. MLS# 6088024 $253,000

LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS. Dense spruce forest, moss covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200' shoreline with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband. Easy access from Hwy 61, yet private and secluded feeling. MLS# 6082864 $179,900

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES LARGE TWO ISLAND LAKE RETREAT - GRAND MARAIS. This 46+ acre property includes a beautiful peninsula with outstanding lake views. Wide creek and tons of wildlife.

Privacy assured with over 1600 ft of lake front, plus over 2000 ft of creek. Mostly US Forest lands surrounding you - literally walk to the BWCAW. Charming 4-season, 2 bdrm cabin with large dock and easy lakeshore access. Large stone fireplace and screen porch. Property can be sub-divided. A rare gem located just 20 minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6087574 $749,900 CUSTOM LAKE HOME – GREENWOOD LAKE. This custom built wilderness lake home features 2 stone fireplaces, quality fixtures, finishes and details throughout. The large and private 2.5 ac lot has expansive 391 feet of shoreline, and adjoining U.S. Forest shore on Greenwood Lake, making for a truly private setting.

Pristine views, large floating dock system, complete off-grid solar and generator system, satellite internet and cell service. The large 2-car garage has shop space and power room. The lot is landscaped with a gazebo, fountain and fire pit. There's even a private boat slip to save time and effort launching the boat. MLS# 6087884 $529,000 BELLA LAGO ON PIKE LAKE. If you are looking for the ideal lake home, you have found it!

This 3 bdrm, 2 bath home features whole log construction for that cabin feel. Light a fire in the wood stove and gather friends and family. Year-round adventure awaits!

Privacy, water, outdoor firepit, wilderness, recreation, modern conveniences including high speed broadband... they are all here.

The overall layout allows everybody to be together with spaces to duck away if you need a little quiet time. Wonderful 12 x 28 screen porch! This property is used as a successful vacation rental. MLS# 6087664 $359,900

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES PRIVATE LAKESHORE WILDERNESS LAKE. Eggers Lake is surrounded by the Superior National Forest and has only one private land owner on its shore. This 160 acre island of private property sits within the scenic and rugged Misquah Hills with remote privacy plus a large wildlife pond. MLS# 6085583 $349,900 BWCA AT YOUR DOORSTEP. The cabin you have dreamed of! Perfectly cared for 3 bdrm home with many inviting windows and a huge composite deck.

Half a mile paddle to the BWCA with great fishing.

Solar panels and propane generator. Dream kitchen with propane oven and antique wood stove. Custom cabinets, solid wood flooring, and even a fireplace in the master suite! The large garage could hold an RV and more! MLS# 6086867 $349,000 CABIN WITH BWCAW VIEW ON MCFARLAND. This super 2 bdrm cabin has great views of the Palisades and the west end of McFarland Lake. Just a stone’s throw from the BWCAW! Comes furnished including fishing boats, canoe, dock, and two Onan generators. MLS# 6029644 $184,900 LEVEL LOTS, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE. These Devil Track Lake lots have easy access from a county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200+ ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here!

MLS# 6033181, 6078259 - $198,900 Each MARK LAKE - 159 ACRES. The only private land on the lake! Mark Lake is about a mile long, 8 ft deep with good northern fishing and lots of wild rice. Approximately 200 ft of shoreline with ultimate privacy and wildlife viewing. Seasonal forestry road access, or snowmobile in the winter. Priced well below assessed value.

OWNER IS MOTIVATED AND LOOKING FOR OFFERS! MLS# 6026299 $179,000 TOM LAKE LOT WITH DOCK. Imagine owning over 650 feet of shoreline on a fantastic walleye lake! The driveway is in and the dock is at the shoreline. Gentle slope with nice building sites. Electric and broadband are nearby, year round access. MLS# 6083761 $169,900 LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a private, remote wilderness lake with only a few parcels on the water. This outstanding lot has towering white pines, pristine views from a cabin site on a knoll looking south over the whole lake, and great accessible shoreline for your dock.

The lake has no public access and is quiet and peaceful with a motor restriction, and nearly half the shoreline is protected by a conservation easement. Seller is motivated! MLS# 6083646 $129,000 NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Only a lucky few get to own cabins here. Remote water access from the US side, or drive in to the landing on Ontario side. Stunning views, easy access to the BWCA. The 2 bdrm cabin is one of the nicest remote cabins you'll find. Includes a great sauna. MLS# 6023214 $139,900

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES GREAT GREENWOOD LAKE LOT. Tremendous views of the bay and lake. 2.10 acres surveyed and ready to build. A true northwoods setting, nicely wooded, privacy, easy lake access. There is a stubbed in driveway and a building pad. Greenwood lake road is plowed in the winter. MLS# 6084314 $120,000 PRIVATE TOM LAKE LOT. 25 acres and 671 ft of shoreline on a great walleye lake! Nice white pines, fantastic rock outcropping for your dock. Remote access - no road easements are in place. You can visit this spot by boat or snowmobile. Look for the flagging and sign. MLS# 6083597 $105,000 NICE TOM LAKE LOT. Gently sloped 4.34 acre lakeshore lot that would offer some incredible views. Situated in a quiet and peaceful private bay. MLS# 6076728 $99,000 LEGENDARY SAWMILL BAY. Magnificent old-growth cedars and maples frame a corner lot with a high and dry build site. Year-round road access and a terrific wildlife habitat awaits your cabin in the woods. 185' of Caribou Lake frontage. MLS# 6032953 $89,000 TALK ABOUT WILDERNESS! Private, deep wilderness parcel. 17 acres includes almost 300’ frontage on Tucker Lake plus a section of Tucker River. Superior National Forest lands next door with the BWCAW just across the lake. MLS# 6081605 $59,900 ESCAPE TO NINEMILE LAKE. Nice, quiet lake between Tofte and Finland known for its recreational opportunities. 2.9 acres very near the BWCAW. Good snowmobile access to the Tomahawk Trail and miles of trail riding. MLS# 6085601 $59,900 GREAT PRICE LAKE LOT. Deep woods, seclusion and nice views from this Tom Lake lot. This is the desired west side of the lake with access from the Camp 20 Rd. Enjoy a peaceful lake property with good access. Great back roads to explore. Adjacent land available.

MLS# 6085287 $43,900

HOMES & CABINS THE BALLY HOUSE B&B. Seeped in deep history and an abundance of charm and class, The Bally House Bed & Breakfast is now available. Not only does it have 4 guests rooms (each w/ their own bathroom), but the owner's home/quarters is spectacular itself.

Absolutely turn-key. Updated throughout and lovingly maintained.

Massive garage, lovely little stone garage, garden shed, unbelievable grounds. All within walking distance to downtown Grand Marais.

MLS# 6084663, 6084813 $669,000 PRIVACY AND QUALITY HOVLAND HOME. Magnificent, elegant 2 bdr, 2 ba home hidden on 30 acres. Marble tile floors, soaring cathedral ceilings, master bath with hot tub and sauna, marble stairs, artist etched glass, 2000 sq ft garage, and more! A rare gem. MLS# 6086559 $465,000 CLASSIC LOG HOME – SCENIC MOOSE VALLEY. Beautifully crafted, 4 bdrm log home on 81 acres with a mountain-like setting.

Large kitchen, large walk out basement, huge heated garage with work shop, two historic cabins used for storage, small creek and thousands of acres of adjoining state forest to explore MLS# 6086788 $446,000

HOMES & CABINS LARGE CONTEMPORARY GRAND MARAIS HOME. This home/studio is ready for your vision! Over 4200 sq ft of living space (including studio) on 2+ floors with many large dbl thermopane windows! Plus a cozy 1 bdrm apt on main floor with its own full size kitchen and fireplace.

SOLIDLY built with dry basement, covered deck, garages and more!

MLS# 6085626 $384,900 PRICE REDUCED! GREAT LOCATION GRAND MARAIS HOME. This solidly built 3 bdrm, 4 bath home in the middle of Grand Marais has lots to offer. Plenty of storage with two garages, basement with great room and recreation room, large laundry, plus a craft/workshop space for your hobbies. This mid-century home is ready for your vision. MLS# 6087562 $287,000 CHARMING TOFTE HOME – BIG LAKE VIEWS. All the charm of the 1930's with all of the modern conveniences one could want. The current owner put so much TLC into this 3 bdrm home since purchased: Brand new bathroom, newer appliances, a new set of steps to the upper part of the lot (which overlooks its own waterfall!), fireplace improvements, improved/repaired chimney, an absolutely adorable finished shed that was used as a small art gallery, a new fenced-in area, and incredible gardens. The hardwood floors are gorgeous, the layout is ideal and the overall feel is nothing short of cozy and calm. The Lake Superior views are astounding, there is access to the public shoreline just across the road and access to dining, shopping and hiking/biking is right outside the door. MLS# 6087734 $235,900 REMOTE HIDE-AWAY. Charming custom built 2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space. Generator power and over 100 acres to explore. MLS# 6029349 $244,000 COTTAGE HOME ACROSS FROM LAKE SUPERIOR. This cute home sits just across the highway from the big lake shoreline. The 2 bdrm, 1 bath cottage has wood floors, beamed ceilings, and a warm, comfortable feel. Septic and well, a small shed and 11 acres of privacy. MLS# 6030154 $159,900 AFFORDABLE HOME IN COOK COUNTY. Great starter home for year round use or as a seasonal cabin.

This home sits on 7.26 acres surrounded by maple trees and only 12 miles from Grand Marais. New construction in 2016. Nice big garage. Close to cross country ski trails, state snowmobile trails and hiking trails. MLS# 6085730 $154,900

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QUIET, RUSTIC RETREAT. Located less than 10 miles from Grand Marais, this rustic cabin sits nestled on 40 acres of land covered in Boreal Forest.

There are numerous trails crossing the property, only a 10 min hike to the Superior Hiking Trail. This would make a great hunting cabin or just a quiet place to retreat to the North Shore. MLS# 6086823 $109,000

RUSTIC RECREATIONAL CABIN ON 40+ ACRES. Very private recreational 42 acres with rustic cabin and a beautiful, large pond for wildlife. Great grouse hunting and deer hunting.

The timber cabin can easily sleep 6 in the loft. Offering to sell furnished! MLS# 6087367 $99,000 GETAWAY COTTAGE NEAR DEVIL TRACK RIVER. This little cottage needs some good TLC, but it's a start for someone who wants a seasonal getaway at an affordable price. Spacious yard, surrounded by towering pines and poplars. Property boundary is steps away from Devil Track River. MLS# 6085486 $94,000 NEW! FOREST COTTAGE IN HOVLAND. This cozy cabin in the woods comes fully furnished and includes a knotty-pine interior, a sleeping loft, and wood stove. The 1.6 acre parcel is located under a mile away from Lake Superior, with tall pines & deer trials crossing the property. This is a sweet little getaway to the Northwoods.

MLS# 6088116 $75,000

CONDOS & TOWNHOMES BEAUTIFUL SEA VILLA ON LAKE SUPERIOR. Updated successful vacation rental sitting just a few steps away from our beloved Lake Superior. 2 bedrooms, a sleeping loft within the 2nd bedroom, 2 bathrooms and views that will blow you away!!

The Sea Villa has modern appliances, a woodburning stove, wi-fi, TV, indoor swimming pools/hot tubs, sauna and sits right next to the state bike trail. This gorgeous waterfront townhome is only a short drive away from the ski hills and the Superior Hiking Trail. MLS# 6087735 $326,500 NEW! QUIET LAKE SUPERIOR SEA VILLA. Entirely cozy, comfortable and close to the edge of our beloved Lake Superior in Lutsen. Fully furnished, this Sea Villa has one bedroom plus loft with two twins. Located in a quieter part of the grounds, but still near the pool/sauna building and the playground. Pet friendly! MLS# 6088117 $204,900

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES PRIME RETAIL DOWNTOWN GRAND MARAIS. Main traffic location in the heart of down town. Located on Wisconsin St between Blue Water Cafe and Sivertson Gallery, with 25 ft street frontage and over 2300 sq ft each. Build up for a lake view – lots of possibilities! MLS# 6084743, 44 $144,900 each PRIME COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN.Two acre-sized lots with Highway 61 frontage-road access and great visibility in downtown Lutsen. Nice creek borders the east property line, nice mature forest. Great location for a small gallery, retail or restaurant. A residential lot is available adjoining to the north. MLS# 6080639 $97,900 • MLS# 6080640 $89,900

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RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE LARGE TRACT WITH CREEK. This 319 acre parcel has ponds & creek frontage on the Flute Reed River. Has been in DNR management program. Great for hunting or homesteading. Access is by unimproved easement from the Camp 20 Road, near county maintenance. The land may be split - take your pick of "40's"! MLS# 6081432 $258,000 SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT. Remote 80 acres ,10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land.

700’ of Durfee Creek frontage. MLS# 6024638 $149,000 BRULE RIVER RETREAT. Remote 40 acre parcel with small bunk house, covered camp shelter and outhouse. Walk the path to the river with 660' shoreline where you can launch your canoe and fish this placid stretch. Surrounded by wildlife and thousands of US and State Forest land. MLS# 6076495 $99,900 CROWN CREEK – FINLAND. Incredible 40 acre parcel with 700' of gorgeous river frontage. It's a unique property with a healthy mix of varied trees, forest floor growth, native plants and endless amounts of privacy! Just a short distance from downtown Finland, lakes, and trailheads. MLS# 6080793 $90,000 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# 6081718 $69,900 or MLS# 6081719 $59,900 or MLS# 6081720 $69,900 HIGH PROPERTY, DRIVEWAY, CREEK FRONTAGE. This 25 acre parcel has great south exposure and views from a nice building site at the end of a long driveway. Very private setting and frontage on Irish Creek. Ready for your cabin in the woods! Good solar potential and easy year-round access. MLS# 6082872 $69,900 NICE HOME SITE NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice elevation and views from this 6.75 acre lot off of County Rd 6 just minutes from town. Frontage on Little Devil Track River, with lowland and highlands. Nice forest and privacy for your home or cabin in the woods. MLS# 6031740 $51,000 10 ACRES ON THE FLUTE REED RIVER. Very nice property for your homestead. The Flute Reed River meanders through with a perfect build site about 200 ft from the river. Heavily wooded with mature trees. Great recreational parcel! Electric at the road. MLS# 6087451 $49,500 FLUTE REED RIVER HOME SITES. These two heavily wooded parcels have the seclusion of 11-13 acres and about 330' frontage each on the trout stream Flute Reed River. Access is easy from frontage on a county road. Power and broadband are available. These lots are the perfect place for a retreat property or a year-round home. MLS# 6030884, 6030885 $47,500 each 500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful rolling land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. MLS# 6029353 $37,000

LAND/BUILDING SITES ACREAGE ADJOINS WILDERNESS - LAKE ACCESS. This 42 acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. MLS# 6085112 $169,000 INCREASINGLY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL. 190 arces fully surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich variety of trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands. MLS# 6029820 $129,000 NEW! LARGE PARCEL NEAR LUTSEN. Over 65 acres of astounding beauty and opportunity to create your own wooded oasis.

These two parcels are ready for someone to execute their vision of a Northwoods experience. Surrounded by public lands for privacy with power and broadband at the road. Partial driveway in place, with proximity to lakes, the BWCA, trail systems and Lutsen. MLS# 6088177 $114,900 LARGE ACREAGE NEAR TOM LAKE. 128 acres with good road access and an easy walk to the Tom Lake boat landing. Year-round road, power is possible here. The 3 forties may be split - take your pick.

MLS# 6081431 $111,000

LAND/BUILDING SITES HUGE POND-HUGE PRIVACY. Large 45+ acre wooded parcel located across from Tom Lake. Huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage. MLS# 6083920 $90,000 MATURE WOODS, LAKE VIEW, CLOSE TO GRAND MARAIS. Great 20 acre parcel on County Road 14 with mature forest and Lake Superior views. Good area for a home or recreational property.

Could be subdivided. MLS# 6086641 $89,900 LAND NEAR WILSON LAKE. A special piece of the Northwoods – 16 acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake!

USA-owned forest is your backyard. Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. MLS# 6028685 $80,000 ELEVATED VIEWS IN HOVLAND. Nice elevated property to build a house or cabin, with distant views of Lake Superior. Close to hiking at Judge Magney State Park and Superior Hiking Trail, or trout fishing in the Flute Reed River. The outdoor adventure opportunities are endless! MLS# 6086321 $79,900 TWO INCREDIBLE LUTSEN PARCELS. Driveway, electric/broadband, survey and a cozy camper/RV are all set on Lot 3, while Lot 4 offers unending privacy as it abuts federal land. Christine Lake public boat landing is within walking distance with Poplar and Tait rivers nearby as well. MLS# 6080792 $75,000 FORTY WITH PONDS – COUNTY RD FRONTAGE. This 40 acre parcel has beaver ponds, adjoining federal land and easy access with frontage on County Rd 14. Just 15 minutes from Grand Marais, this would be a great large home parcel, or rec land with 1000s of acres of USFS lands on the west border.

MLS# 6076727 $65,000 HIDDEN GEM IN HOVLAND. Explore the 40 acres of seclusion with dramatic views from the south facing bluff. Enjoy the beautiful mixed forest and abundant wildlife. It even has a small gravel pit for your future building needs. The neighbors have electricity and the road has been kept open all winter through a road association. MLS# 6076192 $68,000 GREAT LOCATION FOR YOUR HOME. 7.5 acres located just 5 miles from Grand Marais on County Rd 7 blacktop. Some lake views, good building sites, driveway and a tiny cabin set up for your camp outs until you build. MLS# 6087262 $64,900 LARGE LAND, POND, LAKE RIGHTS. Densely wooded 60 acre parcel with beaver ponds and access to Lost Lake.

Good seasonal road access, many great building sites and southerly exposure. Lots of elbow room, privacy, and miles of forest roads to explore. MLS# 6086104 $63,900 LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS – GREAT LOCATION. Five heavily wooded acres with driveway to a beautiful building site. Great lake view! Only minutes to Grand Marais. Nice mix of trees, quiet dead-end road, south exposure, power and Broadband nearby. Perfect for your home in the woods. MLS# 6086767 $63,000 LARGE LAND, MAPLES, LAKE ACCESS. This 67 acre parcel has high maple ridges, a pond, and an easement to walk to Tom Lake. Good seasonal road access, many nice building sites. A perfect escape property in an area with many trails to ride and forest to explore. MLS# 6085291 $59,900 DEEP WOODS AND PRIVACY 20 ACRES. Remote with access to modern amenities, this acreage has a nice elevation with some views, some maples, other nice trees and a small creek. Road frontage on an old DNR road in good shape. Power and Broadband are nearby. MLS# 6085875 $59,900 LOT NEAR NINEMILE LAKE. Very private and quiet beauty of a lot with power and year round access. This large 6.8 acre lot sits high on a maple ridge with a seasonal view of the lake and deeded access to the cleared corridor to the shore. MLS# 6083977 $56,300 DENSELY WOODED, HIGH GROUND – 20 ACRES IN HOVLAND. Great location not too far off the beaten path, potential lake views, nice forest and feels remote and private. Just off Jackson Lake DNR Forestry Road. Great area for hiking the nearby SHT, biking or four wheeling the many trails and old logging roads. Potential off-grid home site or cabin site. MLS# 6085963 $54,900

PERFECT 5 ACRE HOME SITE. This is a great residential home site Only 5 miles to town and on a school bus route. Nicely wooded and bordering public land on two sides. A new driveway has been curved into the meadow and perfect home site. 5+ acres for private living. MLS# 6084313 $51,900 RECREATION ON POWERS LAKE ROAD. Over 60 acres of wooded land with minimal wetlands, waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Nearly 1,500 feet of road frontage on Powers Lake Road present a range of options for access. Good spot for a rustic northwoods retreat or hunting camp. Close to Esther Lake for great trout fishing. MLS# 6087571 $51,000 REMOTE BEAUTY. This not-so-remote twenty acres is without road access, but just a short distance from Highway 61 with State land in between. It’s located on the hillside overlooking Lake Superior, and adjoins Tribal lands on 2 sides. Mature trees and nice topography would make it a great secluded cabin site. MLS# 6081823 $51,000 20+ ACRES IN HOVLAND. Heavily wooded property with a rustic, wood-heated cabin, in the midst of a sled-dog neighborhood.

Driveway minimally maintained; a 4 wheel drive vehicle is a good idea.

Lots of recreational opportunities nearby. MLS# 6086501 $50,000 WILDLIFE HAVEN. Fairly flat 5.92 acre prosperty despite being located on a hill. Some wet soils, and a mixture of poplar, pines and birch trees. There is quite a bit of wildlife activity here, including deer, grouse and wolves. Potential for a distant Lake Superior view. Adjacent property available (MLS #6082089). MLS#6082090 $49,900 WOODED SECLUSION IN GRAND MARAIS. Six great wooded lots on the west side of Grand Marais. Build your home within a short distance of the bike trail and just a mile to downtown. Septic systems and wells are allowed here with power and broadband. Privacy on a dead end road.

MLS# 6087223-26, 28, 30 $48,500 – 59,500 ROLLING LAND, PINES, HOME SITES. Two 10 acre parcels of heavily wooded land within 10 minutes of Grand Marais. Great location with remote feel near trails and thousands of acres of Federal land, yet close to town and the big lake. County road with utilities. MLS# 6076524, 6076539 $47,900 - $49,900 WOODED PROPERTY NEAR GRAND MARAIS. 10+ acres with pines, birch and poplars, rolling hills and a small creek. Could be a great place to build a home or set up a deer camp. There is also another lot directly adjacent that is also for sale (MLS#6082090).

MLS# 6082089 $46,900 NICE 20 WITH BEAVER POND. The driveway and trails are in place on this nice 20 acre parcel with maples, cedar and variety of forest types. Large beaver pond adds a water feature for wildlife! MLS# 6084563 $45,900 BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND. This pine studded 7 acre property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. MLS# 6085111 $43,000 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITES. Just minutes from Grand Marais on black top County Rd 7 are two 5+ acre lots with easy access to power and Broadband. Good building sites.

MLS# 6079612 - $42,900 • MLS# 6079615 - $64,900 TWO ACRES IN TOFTE. A MUST SEE double lot (approx. 2 acres), less than a mile from Tofte. Lake Superior views and mixed forest of birch, poplar, and spruce. Road association for summer upkeep and winter plowing. Build large or small to fit your vision. MLS# 6083220 $39,900 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITE. Wooded home or cabin site near Devil Track Lake. The 1.72 acre lot has nice trees and maybe a view of the lake from a second story. The boat landing is just down the road, as are many other lakes and trails.

MLS# 6084370 $34,900

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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 $174K-$215K, includes furnishings.

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

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

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MAJESTIC LAKE SUPERIOR HOME- CASCADE BEACH RD IN LUTSEN. Take a step back in time, when family gatherings were all about the gathering itself. The classic GREAT room: a Carlton Peak Stone fireplace; high Vaulted ceilings; A prow of windows allowing Lake Superior in all its Glory to flow in to the space. 4 bedrm, 2 baths. All need your vision to transform…make this home YOUR family gathering spot. Mesmerizing Lake Superior shoreline, level access you will LOVE.

MLS#6084614 $625,000

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MAGNEY LANE CHARMER ON GITCHEE GUMEE!

Unwind along the 200+ft of private shoreline along Lake Superior, or watch the storms roll in from the comforts of your home. Pockets of beach rock come and go, rearranging just so after each day’s series of waves do their artwork. Every room looks to the big lake for inspiration and relaxation. Lots of room for everyone in this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home.

MLS#6086609 $499,000

DREAMING ON THE NORTH SHORE!

BAY BREEZE, A LAKE SUPERIOR HOME-500+ FEET OF SHORELINE!

Overlooking BlueFin Bay on Lake Superior, this Tofte home has Amazing Lake Superior views! Top Notch Construction, with thoughtful design centered around family gatherings and individual spaces. Gourmet kitchen which will satisfy the fussiest chef, with kitchen island and breakfast bar. Wall of windows face Lake Superior, really fantastic interior spaces focused on the Big Lake. Master loft bedroom with nice views. Lower level bedrooms with rec space, your guests will love their own space, with Lake Views too! Large garage with guest space above. Gorgeous land, Gorgeous home. MLS#6076479

Between the Border and Hovland, find Elegance combined with single-floor living. Views to the big lake soothe the eye in all the main rooms. Family-reunion size deck. En Suite Master bedroom. This home is all comfort and ease. Wild setting, with a civilized domicile.

MLS#6084180 $479,000

$499,000 BIG VALUE!

LUTSEN LAKESIDE OASIS ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Built before

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THE AWAY-FROM-IT-ALL VIBE IS INTOXICATING. 4.4 acres and 455’ of frontage

renovated and much loved home, you’ve all seen the outside, the cool looking Cobblestone house on the Lake Superior side of the Devil Track River, just a few minutes east of Grand Marais. While the exterior is interesting, the interior is FANTASTIC! From the warm wood floors to the hand hewn interior beams and trim, this home welcomes you in to the history of the North Shore. Updated everything and move in ready, walk to the beach and up the river for a day of Fly fishing, just incredible home and location. MLS#6086342 $399,000

on Lake Superior, the sheer number of windows is thrilling. The ambiance is all its own, as unique as that Big Beauty Gitche Gumee right outside the door! TWO dramatic stone fireplaces. Come together in the spacious kitchen. Plenty of bedrooms. Large three stall garage.

MLS#6084250 $599,000

the days of lakeshore setbacks, this home is perched just at the edge of the ledgerock leading to Lake Superior. Well designed home allows the Big Lake to be the Big Focus!

Kitchen, Dining, Great room and two of the three bedrooms all have excellent views of Lake Superior. One plus car attached garage, Two driveways from the west end of the Cascade Beach Rd, perfect Lutsen location! MLS#6083301 $535,000

OLD WORLD CHARM AND CRAFTSMANSHIP MEET 300’ OF LAKE SUPERIOR BEACH!

Just over an hour from Duluth, you’ll LOVE this secluded getaway with a timeless Vibe! The main home is just the right size, with a guest cabin, each bedecked in all the little matters that count.

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

MLS# 6081939 $599,900 REDUCED!

AMAZING LAKE SUPERIOR HOME WITH A BEACH HOUSE! BIG VIEWS FROM ALMOST EVERY ROOM! Beautifully updated kitchen w/ center island. Living room wood burning fireplace is perfect for Lake Superior living! All the hard work on updating bathrooms has been done, this home is ready for your enjoyment! Wait until you see the Beach House! Fabulous for a great sense of the Lake! Many fun features! MLS#6083651 $589,000

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close to the lake: a commanding view. Many details are taken care of by the Homeowner’s Association.

The lack of any work encourages the mind to wander, relax, ponder life’s mysteries with the inspiring back drop of Superior generating ideas and dreams. Cathedral ceilings, Plenty of elbow room over 3 levels.

MLS#6083643 $329,500

LAKE SUPERIOR TOFTE CONDO AT CHATEAU!

Super Cute 1 bedroom 1 bath Getaway with all the Amenities at Chateau!

MLS#6086139 $69,900

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A THOREAUVIAN DREAM ON CHRISTINE LAKE IN LUTSEN! MLS#6083457 $155,000

WOW WHAT A GREAT LUTSEN LAKE CABIN! Over

SURFSIDE #16A ON LAKE SUPERIOR, MINUTES TO LUTSEN MOUNTAINS!

Clean and Crisp Modern Design, this Quarter Share is waiting for those looking to vacation A LOT along the North Shore! Sensible and cost efficient, this Townhome is a Stone’s Throw to Lake Superior! Check out the 3D Virtual Tour at www.TimberWolffRealty.com and walk through the townhome! You’ll see top quality and inviting spaces for you to create family memories! MLS#6080869 $184,900

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UNIT 1 AT BLUEFIN BAY RESORT!

Excellent Vacation getaway on the North Shore, this 2 bedroom Condo has modern design with vaulted ceilings and TONS of Lake Superior views, just a stone’s throw to Lake Superior! Super rental revenues, excellent amenities!

240 ft of Prime shoreline on Tait Lake. Park like setting, this home is nestled in to the Wilderness. Two huge main level bedrm, large bath and separate laundry. Upstairs big loft, sleep the masses or remodel in to a master en suite! Terrific screened three season porch, updated kitchen with quartz counters. LOVE the Great Room and fireplace. 1 plus car garage/workshop. MUST SEE SOON! MLS#6082618

$374,900

MLS#6077000 REDUCED! $339,900

2 PLUS LOFT BEDROOM LUTSEN SEA VILLA! We

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aren’t sure what’s better about this Villa, the cool rock island and easy access to beach shoreline a few yards from the Villa OR the master bedroom en suite, a rare find for the Villas! A Total of 3 bathrooms, plenty of space for family gatherings that will no doubt flow out on to the Big Lake Shoreline!

MLS#6084391$319,000 REDUCED!

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144C Bridge Run, End Unit two levels, two full baths!

MLS#6080922 $139,900

NEEDS TLC, A CHARMING CABIN ON CARIBOU LAKE WITH ALMOST 200 FT OF SHORELINE! Great Peninsula

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

MLS#6085653 $349,900

LODGE STYLE LIVING ON CARIBOU LAKE! MLS# 6083867 $649,900 NEW! FAMILY RETREAT ON PIKE LAKE!

515 Moose Mtn, Holy Smokes Awesome Unit BIG Value!

MLS#6082462 $187,000

Great family cabin with super accessible shared shoreline. Enjoy views of the lake from the living room while cozied up by the fire, or walk out to the Large deck and relax with your coffee and a view!

Bargain Buy! 120A Bridge Run at Caribou Highlands! Two levels of fun, upstairs bedroom/bunk space.

Must See at this price!

MLS#6084056 $79,900!

124B The Best at Caribou because it is completely updated and has a double deck, gorgeous 1 bedrm condo! MLS#6032522,

REDUCED $92,900 WOWSER!

MLS#6087771 $269,000

#670 MOOSE MOUNTAIN! 5 Bedrm 4 bath MINT townhome with AMAZING VIEWS OF MOOSE MOUNTAIN! MLS#6087455 $319,000

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LAKE VIEWS! IN TOWN! WINTER WONDERLANDS FOR SALE!

E SAL ING D N E P LUTSEN LIVING, FANTASTIC GETAWAY CABIN OR YEAR ROUND HOME! Recreational mecca on the Honeymoon Trail,

this cabin is designed for main level living while you stick the family and guests downstairs! Vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and living room spaces, with propane fireplace, and tons of windows to enjoy the wilderness setting. 7 miles up the Caribou Trail, where there’s a ton of lakes, biking and hiking opportunities.

MLS#6086021 $189,900

MOUNTAIN TOP LIVING ON MINNESOTA’S NORTH SHORE!

Breathtaking views of Lake Superior are the focus of this home, built by David Salmela. Lofty Red Pines are scattered amongst the boreal forest surrounding this 4 bedroom home while overlooking the wild country of Tettegouche State Park. MLS#6086880 $650,000

NEW! MOOSE DEN ON LUTSEN SKI HILL ROAD!

COMFY AND COZY YEAR ROUND CABIN IN TOFTE!

Enjoy this cozy cabin on the highly desirable Lutsen Ski Hill Road, plenty of space for all your gear no matter how many activities you enjoy! Enjoy the large porch and plan your day! 3 bedrooms gives you plenty of space for everyone to visit!

Great location just across from the Bike Trail, minutes to Lutsen Resort and BlueFin Bay. Cute cabin on a beautiful parcel of land. Big garage.

MLS#6085892 $179,000

MLS#6087881 $239,000

LOVE THIS HOME IN THE COOLEST SMALL TOWN! New Kitchen Remodel,

New Shingles, New Septic System!

TONS OF VALUE in this Grand Marais home! Two Car garage with new garage door, Outdoor SAUNA HOUSE! Made for Winter Fun with discounted price! $287,500

MLS# 6083092

HONEYMOON TRAIL HOME IN LUTSEN! Nearly

new, really nice home in woodsy setting, great recreational area for hiking, biking, and just enjoying some peace and quiet in Lutsen. Two bedrooms, Open kitchen/family room, nice Southern exposure! Big garage, shed. Walk to Christine Lake!

2 CABINS OUTSIDE GRAND MARAIS, RENTAL OPPORTUNITY. Yes, they need

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

MLS#6082440 $229,000

MLS#6085107 $69,000

LOVELY TEMPERANCE RIVER AREA HOME-6 AC SURROUNDED

BY MILES OF PUBLIC LAND. Adjoining bike trail, a ¼ mile from the Temperance River biking and hiking bridge, a minute more to Lake Superior! Head up the Temperance Rd to the tranquil setting of the #8 swimming hole on the Temperance River! Lovingly maintained home. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, plus sun room bunk room! Large garage w/ art studio space? MLS#6084142 $355,000

COMMERCIAL UP NORTH! LOW MAINTENANCE RENTAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

GUNFLINT TRAIL WILDERNESS HOME WITH VIEWS OF GUNFLINT LAKE! Newer construction log sided home. 10 acres

bordering the Superior National Forest on 2 sides- seclusion!

Throw the boat in at the nearby Gunflint Lake landing when you want to hit the water. Newer home has Fabulous lake views, spacious deck. Fabulous stone fireplace, open dining/kitchen area. Gourmet kitchen, granite. Master en suite bedrm, screened porch. Lots of elbow room with the additional bedrms.

MLS#6083975 $279,000

WINTER WONDERLAND MINUTES TO LUTSEN MOUNTAINS! Gorgeous home made for

winter recreating! Snowmobile from your front door to the Local Trail system a few minutes away, cross country ski trails even closer! Lutsen Caribou Trail location, incredible master suite, fireplace, fantastic kitchen. Attached and detached garages for toy storage! MLS#6083720

$315,000 SELLER SAYS SELL!

Enjoy solid long term rentals, self-sustaining solid local businesses. Highway frontage and Room to Expand Up! Support the Local Economy and Enjoy some passive income, Buy Now and bring your ideas for expansion!

MLS#6028366 $324,900

FORMER SITE OF THE CROSS RIVER CAFÉ! Lots of Opportunities, River Frontage and Established site. MLS#6078629 $65,000 NEW! COMMERCIAL VACANT LOT WITH LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS! 4.89 acres with direct access from Highway 61 and leveled building site!

MLS#6087649 $220,000

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

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CAMPN’, HUNTN’, FUN GETAWAY LAND, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! ROCKY WALL outskirts of Silver Bay! Huge Lake Superior Views, Driveway and Campsite in Place! Maple Forest, Electric, Developed Build Site!

$99,900 MLS#6074084

Whitetail Ridge Overlooking Lake Superior!

Just off Highway 1, Enjoy Sprawling Lake and Ridgeline views and Rugged Terrain! Yr Round Access, Electric. MLS# 6024856 $99,000 SALE

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30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 NEW! 2+ car Garage in Place sitting on 3.4 acre lot with 200ft of shoreline on Ninemile Lake!

MLS#6087805 $139,000

Crosswinds in Tofte, Walk to Coho!

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

MLS#6077966

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

D MLS#2024250 SOL$42,000

40 ac Sugar Loaf Rd-Hunter’s Paradise, upland and level land. Yr Round Access, minutes to Lake Superior.

MLS#6086473 $48,000

RUSTIC CABINS AND GETAWAYS!

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

Heartland of Lutsen, 80 ac at the Foothill on Turnagain Trail, Fabulous Wilderness Build s of Ski Hill ridge, near downtown Lutsen!

15+ acres with Spectacular Views of Lake Superior!

MLS#2312987 $119,000

MLS#6086610 $229,000 Wildwood acres lots- ranging from $19-33,000 Great location! MLS#6087233

30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land with year round access and electric at street with Views of Lutsen’s famed Clara Lake!

some Super Shoreline! Call today for details!

MLS# 6027279 $199,000

NEW! High Ground above Lake Superior, Bloomquist Mountain area!

MLS#6085097 $39,000

Quiet Side of Town Building Site, just off the East 5th Street in the heart of Grand Marais. Walk to East Bay!

Jonvick Creek Runs Through It! Enjoy the Sounds of the Creek running by your future build site, Fabulous Lutsen Location just off the Caribou Trail!

Top of the Ridge Overlooking Tait Lake! 2+ Garage in place sitting on 2.95 acres. MLS#6086718

$59,900

Well-Manicured Lot in Lutsen! Driveway and building site in place, 1.75 acres.

MLS#6029849 $65,000

MLS#6028619 $67,500

Wilderness land with canoe access to Tait Lake!

3+ ac a stone’s throw to Tait Lake!

MLS#6078839 $42,000

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

Great location for family home or Vaca Cabin!

MLS#6077951 $39,000

Mature Trees In Town!

Excellent location for your main level living home, tucked in to the trees while being a minute to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and the YMCA!

Hilltop build site in the Maples, Isak Ridge Rd. Nice Lake Superior Views with Superior National Forest lands across the Road. Perfect for a Walk Out Home Design!

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

MLS#6084133 $49,000

Wilderness Lutsen location at Tait Lake- backlot with Driveway in place!

Yr Round and Electric

MLS#6029115 $33,000

Coveted County Road 7 Location! Two 5 acre parcels remain, with creek meandering along the border. Nice boreal forest, high elevations! MLS#6086990 $63,000

MLS#6086993 $65,000

INLAND LAKE LANDS

NEW! LAKE DEERYARD LAKE GETAWAY! 2.30 acres and 175ft of

shoreline! MLS#6086435 $174,900

RUSTIC GETAWAY LAKESHORE, ISABELLA AREA. Mature pines, end of the road location on Swallow Lake!

$169,000 MLS#6033095 CHRISTINE LAKE 10 AC bordering Superior National Forest, Yr Round Access,

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

MLS#6023288 $99,900

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NEARLY 8 ACRES AND 473 FT OF COBBLE BEACH SHORELINE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Nice Build Sites, Rugged Terrain! Grand Portage area. MLS#6078704 $266,00 JUST NORTH OF SILVER BAY, PALISADE VIEWS OF LAKE SUPERIOR! Gorgeous Lakeshore, Priced Way

Below Tax Assessed Value! Gorgeous Views down the Coastline and Well buffered from Hwy.

MLS#2313255 $185,000 SCHROEDER, JUST OVER AN HOUR FROM DULUTH! Home site just 40

LAKE SUPERIOR views, Rolling terrain with creek meandering through the land. Beautiful setting less than five minutes to Grand Marais!

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

MLS#6086735 $29,000

Caribou Hillside in Lutsen! Maple hillside above Ward Lake and Caribou Lake, FABULOUS location for summer and winter fun! Must see land!

MLS#6082222 $54,900

MLS#6074981 $57,500

REDUCED BIG TIME!

FISHERMAN’S DREAM GETAWAY ON GREENWOOD LAKE, WALTER IS WAITING! End of the bay bordering USFS lands and

$36,000 MLS#6084131-2

MLS#2080599 $99,000 SALE PENDING!

on Ninemile Lake, great location and sense of privacy! MLS# 6087908 $37,000 CLARA LAKE IN LUTSEN! Wilderness Lakeshore Site with cleared build site, driveway in place. Electric at road, 200 ft PRIME shoreline.

MLS#6076146 $129,900

Tucked in the maples with cedar forest surround, 2 parcels at

MLS#2309328+ FROM $39,000

Maples with lots of Elbow Room, Year Round access and nice location between Cross River in Schroeder and Finland! MLS#6028422 $49,000

NEW! BEST OF THE VILLAGE AT NINEMILE! 1800ft of shared shoreline

the public access to Gunflint Lake, these Rustic cabins are CUTE, with Log sauna (needs a wood stove). Don’t worry, we aren’t talking 4 Star Accomodations, it’s STILL a Camp near Gunflint Lake Up the Trail! A Must See for the Adventurous!!

MLS#6084134 $39,900

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

MLS#6030129 $89,900

MLS#2300576 $64,900

COME ON! AREN’T YOU A LITTLE TIRED OF SLEEPING IN A TENT? Very near

Hansen Hjemstead Rd, level build site with nearby pond!

MLS#6078781 5 AC $40,000

ft from the Big Lake, level easy access, well buffered from Hwy! MLS#6032752 $250,000

WILLARD LANE PIKE LAKE VIEW LAND WITH LAKE ACCESS! Rugged elevation, great build site. Shared 20 ft access to Pike Lake for $75,000 MLS#6078799 WHITE PINE LAKE IN LUTSEN

Build ready with drilled well, new septic system, garage and Fabulous Lakeshore bordering Federal land, stroll to the Tait River for Moose Viewing! MLS#6079880

REDUCED! $199,000 BIG TIME VALUE! TWO BEAUTIFUL LAKE LOTS, 200’ of frontage each,

Pike Lake on Loon Echo Lane off Murmer Cr Rd, Solitude, big white pines, crystal waters, power and fiber within site. $139,000

EACH MLS#6082259 SALE PENDING!

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

Rolling terrain, level shoreline, and nearly 600 ft of it! Enjoy your own paradise on Lake Superior!

MLS#6032772 $499,900 NEW! TOFTE PARK ROAD ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Well buffered

deep lot, Spruce forest and level sprawling ledgerock shoreline!

MLS#6086299 $399,500 SALE PENDING!

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Lutsen Real Estate Group

Lutsen/Tofte Area Gorgeous Lutsen Home.

Gorgeous log home tucked into the perfect spot in the Superior National at Lutsen golf community. Open concept w/cobblestone FP & four-season porch in a woodsy setting. Perfect layout for entertaining, with peninsula bar & stainless appliances. 3 bed, 3 bath, incl main flr owner suite with separate tub/shower.

Main floor laundry. 2 add’l bedrooms on upper level w/full bath & loft. In-flr heat w/elec boiler & propane FP for dual fuel savings. Wraparound deck facing Lk Superior with outdoor gear closet. Oversized, detached dbl garage & cool firepit. Well-maintained home with great curb appeal. Well-managed HOA with shared state-certified water/waste systems. Perfect location to enjoy all of the activities the North Shore has to offer. Close to restaurants, shops and within walking distance of North Shore Winery! MLS 6088120 $489,900.

Office 218-663-7971

lutsenrealestategroup.com

Meet Our Awesome Agents!

SOLD Grand Marais Country Home.

Sandy McHugh 218-370-7841

Kelsi Williams 218-428-0992

Inger Andress 218-216-7141

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-0876

This comfortably larger home of 5 BD 4BA, has such a warm, welcoming feel with recent wood floor put in the main floor and vaulted ceilings in the Living Room that you’ll love. The Kitchen is complete with a breakfast bar that opens to the dining area. Large south facing windows allow light to flow through the home! Grill out on accommodating Deck overlooking the wilderness setting with a huge back yard to have for a great space of entertaining for all occasions! Big garage space that has the upstairs that could be turned into a rental space. The expansive area continues beyond the home being bordered by federal land and a few miles from both Paradise Beach, Trout Lake and snowmobile trails you will be active and outdoors on the nice days. For the not so nice days this home has an amazing Home Theater Room with a projection screen and in floor heating to bring movie watching and family nights up a notch. This is a must see home with an amazing variety of options it has to offer! MLS 6087250 $299,900

Large Lutsen Home.

Fabulous 4 BD, 3BA home in Lutsen, just off the Caribou Trail. Spacious family home with two additional flex rooms that could be used as bedrooms. Multiple living/family rooms for kicking back & relaxing. Three large decks for outdoor living, overlooking a landscaped yard with seasonal Lake Superior views. Wirsbo in-floor heating system. Solid family home in a peaceful & private country setting. Just turn the key and call it home! MLS 6082375 $375,000.

Aspenwood on Lake Superior. Gorgeous lake views from every level of

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

Mike Larson Broker 218-370-1536

Steve Surbaugh Broker 218-663-7971

SALE G IN PEND

Devil Track Lake Cabin.

Don’t miss this cozy cabin located on 6.52 acres of land on the west end of Devil Track Lake! The cabin features wood beams, a main floor open-concept layout, and large loft space with amazing lake views. Idyllic, level yard space - plenty of room for yard games, outdoor dining, and bonfires! Enjoy reading, writing, or playing games in the peaceful screen porch. Unique shoreline with permanent dock access you’ll love this cove of Devil Track and its possibilities for paddle boarding, boating, swimming and more! On the other side of the private road, you’ll love the clearing that has already been done - level land at the mouth of privately created trails. Perfect for ATV access, hiking, snowshoeing, and more!

MLS 6085747 $284,900

Drom Hytte on Cascade Beach Rd Extremely well maintained home

on Cascade Beach Road in Lutsen located near Cascade Lodge. “Drom Hytte” is Norwegian for “dream cabin” which delightfully describes the overall property. The home features two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fireplace, timber frame wood fired outdoor sauna and playhouse. Meticulously maintained grounds spreading over nearly one and half acres and 250+’ of Lake Superior Shoreline. Outstanding Lake Superior Views including a glimpse of the Grand Marais Harbor lighthouse to the east. This home is part of the Cascade Vacation Rental Program with a long history of repeat guests many of whom call this their second home. Call today for a private showing. MLS TBD $599,500

- EARN MONEY WHEN YOU ARE AWAY Place your home in our Vacation Rental Program.

Give Andrew a call at 218-264-0497

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Lutsen Real Estate Group

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

lutsenrealestategroup.com

Real Estate is serious business, and we understand that.

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

Give us a call today!

Lake Superior Parcels PRICEED C REDU

Coveted Stonegate Rd

Buildready Lake Superior parcel. Driveway, power & septic already in place.

Private setting with no hwy noise.

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

MLS 6082793 $229,900

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Enjoy beautiful Tait Lake Another Price Reduction! Priced nearly 25% below current assessed value,

and down $60,000 from original list. Someone could ask, “what’s wrong”? Absolutely nothing, just a very motivated seller! This is a large parcel on beautiful Tait Lake, consisting of 6.1 acres with deeded access to a nearby private Association boat landing (a couple blocks) on Tait Lake, and no pricey lakeshore taxes. Towering white pines, multiple build sites and a corner lot ideally-situated for convenient ingress and egress from two sides of Caps Trail so that you can trailer your boat in and out with ease! Located just 13 miles from Lutsen, adjacent to the Caribou Trail. Power & broadband at the road. HOA handles road maintenance and plowing giving you year-round access! Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the State of MN unrelated to listing agent. Please let listing agent know if you intend to walk the property, but you’re welcome to do so! Make an offer today – one of the best values in all of Cook County. MLS 6085581 $69,000

Gunflint Trail Area Lakeshore lot on Poplar Lake with a new 2 stall garage, electric, driveway, nicely wooded, great views to the north and west, 200’ lake frontage, 1.8 acres, on a private road with year around access.

MLS 6074074 $158,000

Inland Lake Lots Tait Lake, Lutsen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is an excellent value. MLS 6079877 $59,900

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

MLS 6085833 $144,900

Lot 9 Block 5. Very nice golf course lot adjacent to the 6th green at the newly renovated Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course. A very nice building area has been sited. Broadband, water and sewer curbside meaning no need to drill a well or build an egregious mounds septic system. The property is within an HOA which provides water and sewer to homeowners within the association. MLS 6081231 $84,500

Hwy 61 Frontage Perfect Lutsen Home Site.

Check out this Lutsen parcel, with the potential for outstanding views of Lake Superior. Private setting, yet convenient to many local spots. Priced below tax value, so call today!

MLS 6082966 $45,000

Convenient Build Site. Great parcel of land

conveniently located just 2.7 miles east of Grand Marais. Well already in place. Located on Hwy 61; perfect place to build a new home.

2.29 acres. MLS 6081081 $55,600

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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.

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

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

2 NEW CONSTRUCTION CONDO BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS with quick close and occupancy • Portland Tower ONLY 14 units left!

$57,600

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

www.Realliving.com/Messina

A New Luxury Condo Development 740 Portland Avenue • Downtown Minneapolis

• 17 story New Contsruction • Pet-friendly building • High end standard features • Community and Fully equipped exercise room, and outdoor roof top green space • Climate controlled parking • Just a few blocks from US Bank Stadium • Additional garage stalls available for purchase • Walk the Skyway for all your needs

• Within a few blocks of Lightrail • Close to the Nicollet Mall • Choose from many restaurants close by! • Walk two blocks to the new 9 arce Commons Park that extends from the US Bank Stadium to Portland Avenue. • Choose from many available options to customize your unit.

112 units with 79 SOLD! • 7 units available for immediate occupancy • 40 still available to customize.

Lutsen resort company

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

Alyssa Sushoreba • Office: 218-663-6650 • alyssa@lutsenresort.com

Investment opportunity with Lake Superior views!

Enjoy resort living while you’re here!

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

& more!

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Versatile rental on Lake Superior!

These Poplar River Condos have 3 bedrooms, a sleeping loft, 3 bathrooms, each with a whirlpool tub, three gas fireplaces and amazing rental versatility.

The ingenious floor plan allows rental as one, two, or all three bedroom units by guests making it a popular option for couples AND families visiting the resort.

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

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

These 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Cliff House Townhomes at Lutsen Resort are the perfect Lake Superior getaway. An open concept kitchen, living, and dining area with a gas fireplace and a patio overlooking the lake, affords owners lake living at its best. This is a family favorite for guests of the Resort.

Don’t forget the many activities and amenities a resort property offers to you as a unit owner.

Unit 675 $429,000 Unit 673 $399,000

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

The Sea Villas are as close as you can be to the edge of the water which means amazing lake views and access to Lake Superior. This unit has 1 bedroom, plus a sleeping loft, a beautiful bathroom with a full kitchen, living and dining room, wood burning stove and deck facing the big lake. Don’t miss your chance and inquire further today!

Unit K3 $205,000 price reduced Unit G5 $209,000

CATCHLIGHT

coyote On a gray winter day in northern Minnesota I was attempting to photograph deer when I spotted this coyote sneaking along in heavy brush. Then it turned in my direction, and stepped in a meadow.

Beautiful hoar frost clung to every stem of grass. The wary coyote was alerted by the sound of my camera’s shutter and, for a moment, stared in my direction, allowing me to get the shot.—Bill Marchel NORTHERN WILDS

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e t i r o v Fa s t n a r u a t s e R chance to win for a $ 50!

Do you have a favorite place to get a coffee, to eat breakfast or take the kids for dinner?

The restaurants you vote for must be located in the Northern Wilds coverage area, which includes the North Shore communities from Duluth to Terrace Bay and over to Ely.

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Only one ballot per person. Do not choose the same restaurant in more than three categories or your entire ballot will be disqualified (Best server is exempt from this rule).

You can mail in your ballot, drop it off at our office or vote online at northernwilds.com. Voting starts February 1 and ends March 31, 2020. Look for the results in the 2020 Menu Guide and the June issue of Northern Wilds.

Official Ballot Which restaurant has the best: Limit 3 entries per restaurant (except for best server) Appetizers ____________________________________________________________ Steak ________________________________________________________________ Burger _______________________________________________________________ Fish _________________________________________________________________ Pizza ________________________________________________________________ Soup ________________________________________________________________ Salad ________________________________________________________________ Breakfast _____________________________________________________________ Baked goods __________________________________________________________ Sweets _______________________________________________________________

Ethnic fare ____________________________________________________________ Northwoods character __________________________________________________ View ________________________________________________________________ “Worth the drive” _____________________________________________________ Kid-friendly menu ______________________________________________________ Vegetarian-friendly menu ________________________________________________ Server or bartender (include full name and restaurant) _______________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Speedy service ________________________________________________________ Take-out ________________________________________________________

Coffee _______________________________________________________________

Mail this ballot to:

Wine ________________________________________________________________ Cocktails _____________________________________________________________

Northern Wilds Media, Inc., P.O. Box 26, Grand Marais, MN 55604 or Vote online at northernwilds.com/restaurant-awards

Beer selection _________________________________________________________

Only one ballot per person.

Regional craft beer _____________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________________________

Happy hour ___________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________________________________

Music venue __________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________________________________

Fine dining ___________________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________________________

Artistic flair from the chef ______________________________________________

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Use of regional ingredients ______________________________________________

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