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Get Active Cook County! Register online to log your minutes and /or miles of physical activity and help our community MoveIt! back home from our February Virtual Destination: the Hot Springs of Chena, Alaska!

For more information about all the exciting events that are Moving in May, be sure to check out: www.SawtoothMountainClinic.org and click the MoveIt! icon.

May Events Ongoing in May: Mon. & Wed. Gentle Exercise, Senior Center, 10-11 am. All welcome!

May 14-15 Hike Fest, Superior Hiking Trail Association, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Ctr., Finland, MN

Tues. & Thurs. Open Gym for Preschoolers, YMCA, 8:30-10:30 am

May 17 Skin Care 101, Cook County Whole Foods Coop $5

Thurs. Chair Zumba, Senior Center 10-10:45 am with instructor Chris Angelo. All welcome.

May 21 Plant Sale & Pancake Breakfast, Great Expectations School, 8 am-1 pm

Events: May 1 Free Day, YMCA

May 23 First Congregational UCC Cooking Class – Cheap & Easy 3-5 pm 4th Monday Meal Prep 3–5 pm “Workers on Wheels” info 3–7 pm 4th Monday Meal 5-7 pm Peace Path Walk/Bike 6 pm

May 2, 4, 9 Caring for Our Whole Selves, May 2 Sawtooth Elementary, 2-3 pm May 4 GES, 2-3 pm May 9 Oshki Ogimaag, TBD May 7 Ham Run May 13-14 Dance Recital, ACA, 7 pm May 1-2 Self-Care Weekend, Art Colony May 12 Bike Rodeo, Cook County Community Center, 3–5 pm Grand Marais

May 24 & May 27 Lunch & Learn, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic May 24 Self-care for Care-givers May 27 Art Therapy for Self-care May 28 Le Grand Du Nord Gravel Bike Race, Grand Marais

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Bring your helmet to be fitted. Limited loaner helmets available if you don’t have one! Bike Inspections Bike Safety Teaching Ride the Course Dinner and Blender Bike Smoothies Parent permission slip is REQUIRED for all children. Adults are strongly encouraged to accompany young children.

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Ahh, summer races. Fresh North Shore breezes, Sawtooth Mountains singletrack, and endless backroads adventures await. Plus killer dining and live music. For an instant vacation, just add family.

Upcoming Bike Events: Le Grand du Nord May 28, 2016 50 & 100 mile bike race

Celebration includes BBQ and pints at Voyageur Brewing Company VisitCookCounty.com/LeGrand

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Weekend festivities include postrace party at Lutsen Mountains and Micro 9er kids race VisitCookCounty.com/Lutsen99er

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What’s New at Northern Wilds? When opportunity knocks at Northern Wilds, we usually answer the door. Recently, we were given an opportunity to add sign-making services to our Grand Marais print shop. After some discussion, we decided it was a good fit with our existing business. At this writing, we are in the process of purchasing a vinyl cutting machine. Our newest employee, Carin Gulstrand, has joined our staff and will be handling sign-making services and other duties. Northern Wilds can now offer our customers a full range of graphic design, printing and sign-making services. Stop in and see what we have to offer.

Our second title is Waterfalls of the North Shore and More: A Guide for Hikers, Sightseers and Romantics, by Eve and Gary Wallinga. This is a new, expanded edition of the Wallinga’s book we first published in 2006. Our favorite waterfall hunters have hiked many miles in search of every North Shore waterfall. In this edition, they expand their quest to the Lake Superior waterfalls in Wisconsin and

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This time of year is also when we produce our publications for the North Shore’s many visitors. Our popular 2016 Cook County Map will be distributed at many locations along the North Shore before Memorial Day Weekend. We are also completing work on our 2016 North Shore Restaurant Guide, which includes menus from many of the area’s favorite restaurants. Retail businesses and lodging establishments love the Restaurant Guide, because it gives them a ready answer to the often asked question: “Where’s a good place to eat?” The Restaurant Guide lists the winners of our annual Reader’s Choice Restaurant Awards, which will be published in the June issue as well. We’ve also published two new books that are available in bookstores and local shops all along the North Shore. We are excited to introduce Where the Fish Are! Cook County, Minnesota, which contains information about the fish species found in 366 lakes, as well as depth contour maps for 68 favorite fishing lakes.

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Ontario. Meticulous record keepers, the Wallingas provide explicit directions to all waterfalls great and small, as well as a unique rating system. On Memorial Weekend, they’re doing several book signings along the North Shore. The times and places are listed in this issue.

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BOOK SIGNINGS THURSDAY, MAY 26 Northeastern Minnesota Book Awards, Kirby Ballroom, UMD Campus, Duluth 5-6:30 p.m., 8-9 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 28 Lake Superior Trading Post, Grand Marais 11-1 p.m.

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Four women, one big adventure GUNFLINT TRAIL— On May 29, four women will push off from Wilderness Canoe Base (WCB) on Seagull Lake and set off on a wilderness journey. Their destination is York Factory, Manitoba, on the shores of Hudsons Bay, 1,239 miles and approximately 75 days away. The trip is called Journey 4 Renewal and is a fundraiser for WCB’s RENEWAL Campaign, a three-year effort to raise $1.2 million to complete the transfer of ownership of the camp to Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp from Plymouth Christian Youth Center. The women hope to raise $50,000, which will be matched dollar for dollar by a various generous friend of WCB. Tessa Larson, Chelsea Froemke, Steph Branchaud and Whitney Vogel all know one another and are former staff of WCB, yet they have never been together at the same time. All four are experienced paddlers. “We’re all former wilderness guides, but we’ve never done anything like this,” said Larson. Their route will follow the Minnesota border lakes westward, including Lac LaCroix and Rainy Lake, then along the Rainy River to Lake of the Woods. At that point, they’ll turn north, crossing Lake of the Woods to the Ontario community of Kenora. From there, they’ll follow the Winnipeg River system to Lake Winnipeg. Traversing the eastern shore of the Lake to Norway House, they will follow river systems to God’s Lake. Then they’ll paddle God’s River and Hayes River to York Factory. They plan to return to the Gunflint Trail in time for WCB’s 60th anniversary celebration in August. Larson said they’ve received “amazing support” for the adventure, both at home and from places they will visit along the way. Sawbill Canoe Outfitters is providing the canoes and a tent for the journey. Sanborne Canoe Company is providing custom-made lightweight paddles. While they will have limited access to the Internet, the group plans to post updates to a blog as they travel. Look for updates in upcoming issues of Northern Wilds. Larson says she is presently consumed with planning for the trip, but is looking forward to the daily rhythm of spending extended time in the wilderness. “We want to try to raise an awareness of Wilderness Canoe Base and how it has been a formative part of our lives,” she said. “We want to show other women that they can do this, too.” You can find more information about the trip at www.journey4renewal.org.—Shawn Perich

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Dancers prepare to take the stage GRAND MARAIS—The choreography has been learned and the pirouettes have been spun, and it's just about show time for the Cook County YMCA jazz, ballet, tap and hip hop dancers. The first YMCA dance performance took place three years ago under the direction of teacher Lenna Stever. Instructors Christine Curtis, Breana Roy and Lesli Higgins, all lifelong dancers and choreographers, have since taken over to continue the tradition and bring the recital to life. The name for this year's show is “Reprise,” a theme that came about organically through song choice. “After we choreographed the dances, we realized many of our song choices had connections and similarities. The Kindergarten class is dancing to the Disney song 'Once Upon a Dream' and the adult beginning ballet class is dancing to a remake of the same song,” said instructor Christine Curtis. “This is also our second year choreographing for the YMCA, so we decided Reprise is a perfect show title.” Roughly 70 dancers of all ages and skill levels have been preparing for the May recital since October, with weekly practices per age group class. The recital will include full costumes and lighting. The Kindergarten through sixth grade groups will perform a jazz and ballet dance. The Pre-Kindergarten group, an excitable bunch of 14 girls, will be performing solely ballet. The adult dances include performances by sections of beginning ballet, intermediate ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. Local dancers participate in the activity for a variety of reasons and sometimes gain unexpected benefits. For Payton Quaife, a 6-year-old dancer in her third year, the costumes are overshadowed by her love of dance and her connection with her instructors. “I am excited, but a little nervous about the recital. We got to try on our costumes today and I really like both of them,” said Quaife. “Dancing makes me feel very

Last year’s dance recital, titled “Breakthrough,” ended with a jazz routine by the 4-6 graders. | BRUCE JOHNSON happy. My teachers help me practice and we perform it by ourselves.” Martina Williams is a second year adult dancer with the group at the YMCA. Though she hasn’t participated in a formal dance class since she was very young, Williams has always been drawn to dance as a form of physical expression. Last year, she “got up the courage” to participate in the classes and the recital. “I was so nervous attending my first class. I knew some of the girls in the class from the community, and that helped me feel a bit more comfortable. It was also comforting that, even though there were dancers of various skill levels within our class, the more skilled dancers and our instructors, Christine Curtis and Breana

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Roy, were willing to gently and kindly assist those of us, such as myself, who needed more one-on-one guidance,” said Williams. Having this opportunity available in such a small town is a fact that is not lost on the dancers as well. For Williams, who has an intense position as a Social Worker for the county, the stress relief offered through dance is a welcome addition to her life. “I am so thankful to have this outlet. Our instructors are all beautiful human beings and amazing dancers. I feel very lucky that we are able to experience and benefit from their gifts in our small community,” she said.

The culmination of the hard work of both the instructors and the dancers over the past eight months has proven to be a popular community event in years past. All indicators point to this year being no different. “Tickets usually sell out quickly, so if people want to come I would recommend getting them in advance,” said hip hop instructor Lesli Higgins. The third annual YMCA Dance Recital takes place May 13-14 at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. Tickets can be purchased at the door. —Casey Fitchett

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Firewise helps communities reduce wildfire risks

Extra trees and shrubs around your property can add fuel to a fire. | SUBMITTED

COOK COUNTY— In Cook County, recurring wildfire is a fact of life. The wildest corner of Minnesota is a fire-driven ecosystem where periodic fires sweep across the boreal forest landscape, burning up the trees so the forest may grow anew. However, this natural process is an ever-present danger for home and cabin owners who face a real risk of seeing their property destroyed by a wildfire. But there are ways to reduce the risk through a program known as Firewise. “Our basic goal is to encourage local solutions for community wildfire safety,” said Firewise coordinator Tom Armbruster. “We show individual property owners steps they can take to reduce wildfire risks.” Reducing fire risks around homes and cabins often requires adjusting your perspective. Many people choose to have homes or cabins in the forest because they love being surrounded by trees. But fire-fighters have another word for trees and shrubs: fuel. And reducing fuels is a way to lower fire risks. This means clearing away trees (especially conifers) or brush around structures. It also means clearing the edges of driveways so that large emergency vehicles, including ambulances,

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have access and sufficient turn-around space. The Firewise program encourages community involvement, because the more neighbors who reduce fire risks, the lower the overall risk for everyone. Sometimes this is a matter of neighbors talking to one another, and other times it involves the collective effort of lake association members. A group working together also has better odds of getting a grant to help them reach their goals. The Cook County Firewise Committee is comprised of representatives from volunteer fire departments and government agencies, as well as property owners. The committee coordinates Firewise assessments of properties throughout the county. They also sponsor “chipper days,” where trucks pick up piles of cut brush that landowners place at the end of their driveways. The brush is hauled to disposal sites, also coordinated by the committee working with the Minnesota DNR and U.S. Forest Service. In the past, the committee coordinated grants for the installation of exterior sprinkler systems. This year, it has a grant for fuel reduction on private properties in the mid-Trail area. The DNR and USFS will do similar work on adjacent public

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Recurring wildfires is a fact of life when living in the north woods. | SUBMITTED lands. The primary objective is to remove small balsam fir, which form dense, highly flammable thickets. There is also a 50 percent cost-share available for fuel reduction work throughout the county. The committee hopes to complete 1,000 Firewise assessments this year in the Lutsen and Grand Marais fire districts. An assessment is the first step toward

making your property Firewise, because it provides an evaluation of your wildfire risks and suggests ways to reduce them. Armbruster says it is intended to help folks, such as the elderly, who cannot do the work themselves. Cook County also has three Firewise Communities: the Tait, West Bearskin and Clara lake associations. Armbruster hopes

to sign up three more this year as well. Firewise Communities raise wildfire awareness by holding annual events. They also get priority for fuel reduction funding. Need more information? Cook County Firewise has a Facebook page and is in the process of developing a new website at www.cookcountyfirewise.org. —Shawn Perich

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Black ash TWO HARBORS— I often wonder what my neighbors think when they see me out in the yard, pounding on a log all day long. It must seem strange to the uninitiated, but what I’m actually up to is the process of harvesting one of the most beautiful, durable, and versatile basketry materials available in the north woods. The finished material is called black ash splint, and it is nothing more or less than a growth ring (or half of a growth ring) from the black ash tree. Black ash trees are a common species in northern Minnesota, but they range from eastern Canada south as far as West Virginia. Black ash is most commonly a tree of swamps and lowlands, enjoying plenty of water around its roots. However, it will also grow in upland locations, especially intermixed with sugar maple and other hardwoods. This tree loses its leaves first in the fall and leafs out last in the spring, so it is often bare when all the other trees are green. As a basketry material, black ash has been used for centuries, and probably millennia, by northeastern Aboriginal peoples and also famously by the Shakers of New England. The baskets woven from it are light, very strong, and generally quite handsome. Like so many other miracles, the small miracle of ash basket making is achieved by the application of a lot of hard effort. After the tree is felled, hauled out of the woods and the bark removed, the real work begins. The basket maker works his or her way up and down the tree trunk, pounding every inch of surface, removing splint one growth ring at a time.

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In between the layers of hard summer wood are layers of soft, spongy spring wood. When the trunk is pounded, usually with a wooden mallet, a three pound sledge, or the poll of an axe, this spring wood is crushed, allowing the tree rings to de-laminate. This is a quality unique to ash species. Though white and green ash also work this way, black ash is preferred by basket makers and it is the only species of ash that grows along the North Shore.

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Ring by ring, the basket maker takes the tree apart from the outside in. When the core is reached, with its twisted grain and many knots, the log is called ‘done,’ and basket weaving begins. The rough splint must be shaped to consistent widths, and sometimes an individual ring, through careful splitting, can be separated into two equal pieces, doubling the weaving material and creating a satin surface on one side. The baskets thus created range from rough-andready field baskets, such as the potato baskets of New Brunswick and the Adirondack pack basket, to tiny, intricately woven works of art, with splint widths of 1/32 of an inch. Ash splint can also be used to weave chair seats. The versatility of the splint is truly unique and impressive.

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Folk School in Grand Marais and the Ely Folk School regularly teach ash basket making classes. | KERRY LAMBERTSON

The black ash tree is an important part of our local ecosystems and looms large in the traditional craft heritage of our region. Unfortunately, an invasive species may undermine health of local ash stands. The emerald ash borer is an insect native to central Asia. It was first found in southeastern Michigan in 2002, and since then has proven itself to be incredibly destructive. Since 2002, the borer has cropped up from Massachusetts as far west as Missouri. An isolated population of emerald ash borer was found in Superior in 2013, and in Duluth in 2015. This is a large part of what all the fuss around not

moving firewood is about. On its own, the advance of the ash borer happens very slowly, roughly two miles each year. However, with the assistance of humans and our cars and trucks, the ash borer can establish new populations hundreds or thousands of miles distant in a very short period. For now, our northern ash trees are flourishing, but it is imperative that we do all we can to protect them. For more information, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ terrestrialanimals/eab/index.html. —Kerry Lambertson

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THUNDER BAY— A gold strike is coming to Marina Park. On June 4, you can pan for gold as part of the fourth annual Mining Day. Over 30 exhibitors will have interactive displays and presentations in the park, demonstrating all aspects of mining and geology in northwestern Ontario.

Are you interested in owning a home? Register for our classes today! Grand Marais Saturday, May 21 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Silver Bay Saturday, June 11 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Heavy mining equipment, diamond drills and helicopter services will be on hand to explain their respective roles in the mining industry. There will be opportunities to learn about minerals and local geology as well. Mining Day is family-friendly and the event is free. For information, visit www.thunderbayminingday.ca.

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Runners in the Ham Run will follow the route of the 2007 Ham Lake fire. | SUBMITTED

s spring melts into summer, athletes on the North Shore awaken like the bears, as they get ready to demonstrate their prowess in their respective sports. Preparation has taken place throughout the entirety of the winter months and enthusiasm for the camaraderie is high. The outdoor events calendar is filled with opportunities for competitors of all specialties to gather, socialize and vie for a spot on the podium. Racers at the starting line of the Ham Run Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run will find themselves 43 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais. The Superior National Forest surrounds the course, providing rolling hills and scenic gravel roads. This is the third year the event has been managed by the Cook County Community YMCA in Grand Marais. The Ham Run is designated a green race, which means that strides are taken to conserve resources and leave no trace throughout the event. “There are very few places on the earth as beautiful as the Gunflint Trail and there is no other race course like it in the world. It is a special place that must be treated with respect and protected for future generations to enjoy. We tread lightly, and in doing so, we make as little impact as possible,” said race director Jenny Schuler. Racers participating in the 13.1-mile half marathon run a course that follows the route of the most destructive forest fire in Minnesota since 1918: the Ham Lake Fire of 2007. Holding the event on the first Saturday of May every year further serves to remember the fire that burned for more than a week. About 57 square miles of Superior National Forest were blackened in and near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, plus approximately 61 square miles across the Canadian border in Ontario. The course begins with an uphill climb for just over one mile on gravel. Once runners reach the pavement of the Gunflint Trail, they encounter numerous hills as they run northwest. The race finishs at Trail’s End Campground and Way of the Wilderness Canoe Outfitters. The race’s shorter option, the 5k Fun Run, will begin at the Seagull Creek Fishing Camp and also end at the Way of the Wilderness Canoe Outfitters.

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[TOP] The first inaugural

Le Grand du Nord bike race will be held in Grand Marais on May 28. | JEREMY KERSHAW [LEFT] Other upcoming

races include the Lutsen 99er on June 25. | JEREMY KERSHAW Supporters cheer on racers at the Ham Lake Run. | SUBMITTED Relaxation and disconnectedness are also encouraged as part of the event, as the scenery would dictate. Cell phone service is few and far between and the occasional traffic jams are typically caused by wild animals meandering across the unpaved road. “As the race director, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing everything and everyone come together the morning of the race. Whether you are there to run the Ham Run or volunteer, everyone is there to support a great cause,” said Schuler. “At the Cook County YMCA, we do not turn anyone away for the inability to pay and we can do this by putting on fundraisers such as the Ham Run. It is encouraging to know that we can support the community and have fun at the same time.” Hopeful participants can register until May 6 at 8 p.m., with the event itself taking place on the morning of May 7. There will be an option for free transportation to and from Grand Marais for racers and spectators. Heading north geographically and forward on the calendar brings runners to the starting line of a tradition that dates back over 100 years: the 10-mile Thunder Bay Road Race. In April of 1910, the Fort William Daily Times-Journal announced that it would sponsor an annual road race to promote “healthy and clean sport at the head of the lakes.” The race saw an evolution from that year to the present day that has mimicked the societal atmosphere. A shift in priorities surrounding World War I forced the cancellation of the race in 1915. By 1920, it was reinstated and was attracting the top runners from Northwestern Ontario to participate. Though the Great Depression challenged morale and bank accounts in the 1930s, extra time resulted in greater race participation. World War II further challenged the success of the race in 1939, resulting in the race being canceled indefinitely. Ten years later, it was revived only to have seven runners complete the 10 miles. The roller coaster ride continued when the television hit the market; race organizers assumed that interest had switched to more sedentary activities.

The 1960s saw the return of the race, a new course record, and the first female competitor. By the 1970s and 1980s the race was gaining prestige and became the National 10 Mile Championship. It continues to be one of the most significant sporting events in all of Northwestern Ontario. It also serves as a Victoria Day celebration, honoring the birthday of Queen Victoria. In recent years, just under 1,000 runners have signed up for the mostly flat course along Lake Superior. This year, the race is scheduled to be held on May 23 at 9 a.m. Five days later, athletes on two wheels will line up at the starting line of the Le Grand du Nord out of Grand Marais. The newest event under the Heck of the North Productions, LLC, the 100-mile and 50-mile gravel race/ ride course was finalized in about a day by race organizer Jeremy Kershaw, with significant help from Lutsen resident Mike Larson. “He had great ideas about a route and after touring some potential courses together, I finalized the 100-and 50-mile routes for 2016. I knew the North Shore had some spectacular gravel cycling so this was the encouragement that I needed to get rolling on a new event,” explained Kershaw. The races begin in downtown Grand Marais, and within a few miles, begin to climb away from the shore. After 40 miles, riders will have a view of Canada from the ridgeline overlooking the Pigeon River Valley. From there, the racers will find themselves conquering rolling hills and gradually making their way back to the lake shore, with the Cook County YMCA as the finishing site. “For this inaugural Le Grand du Nord, I want to promote the spectacular cycling potential of the Grand Marais area. Grand Marais has so much to offer; great site seeing in town, cool shops and excellent food. Whenever possible, I incorporate local businesses to be sponsors of my events. My events always include locally crafted beer (Voyaguer Brewing Company in Grand Marais for this event) and opportunities to share experience and stories before and after the actual rides” said Kershaw. The ride, which includes almost 6,000 feet of climbing, is scheduled to take place on May 28.

For endurance race volunteer organizer Travis Birr, zero is the magic number. He volunteers for a non-profit based in Minneapolis called Operation 23 to Zero. This group is fighting to raise awareness of a very unfortunate and largely unknown statistic: every day, on average, 22 veterans and one active duty military member take his or her own life. The organization’s mission is to do everything in their power to combat that reality and provide necessary supports to veterans in need. Though they host many community events each month, this is the first time the group has ever hosted a race. “We do a lot of ruck marches in the military. As part of our civilian outreach, we began doing ruck walks. We started thinking, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to do something with our veterans to push themselves?’ Once they get out of the military, they typically don’t get physically challenged like they used to. We want them to think, ‘Hey, I remember doing stuff like that,’” explained Birr. Birr’s background as an ultra-race runner himself helped prompt the group to get a different set of people involved in the cause. Though people are beginning to become alerted to veteran suicide numbers, much more work can be done to build the support network. “Twenty-three people a day is more than 8,000 people a year. If the population of Grand Marais disappeared in the next year, people would notice. Frequently, I run into people that had no idea the number was that high,” Birr said. The race itself is on the calendar for June 4 at 6 a.m. in Lutsen. The money from the race will help support veterans in their time of need, whatever that may mean to them. In the past, the organization has created college funds for children when a veteran parent has committed suicide and helped veterans pay the rent or mortgage on their house. “This is the first time we have ever charged for an event. Because of the growth we have seen, we needed some way to bring in more donations, and a race seemed like the way to do it. We want to make sure that if someone is in trouble, they are able to reach out to us without any repercussions and that we are able to help,” said Birr. NORTHERN WILDS

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The ivy-covered front of Hatley Castle has a terrace that holds over 1,000 people, with stairs that lead to 10 formal gardens. The Italian, Rose and Japanese Gardens are the best known.

CANADA’S VICTORIA, B.C.

A City with a Traditional Yet Funky Soul Story and photos by Elle Andra-Warner I’ve been asked over the years what is my favourite Canadian city. While there’s quite a few great places, one that tops the list is one that I go back to each year for a visit: Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, located on the southeastern part of Vancouver Island. Victoria feels more like a cozy small town rather than a cosmopolitan city of more than 330,000 people. It has a city ‘soul’ that is traditional yet funky, and one that is unabashedly proud of its connection to the ocean and nature. Its downtown core starts by the ocean waters of majestic Inner Harbour, which itself is one of the city’s main attractions. A beautiful working harbour, there’s plenty of places to stop, sit and enjoy the entertainment of buskers, watch the coming-and-goings of yachts (we just missed 16

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Bill Gates’ yacht by a few days last year), whale-watching Zodiacs, kayakers, canoe outriggers, seaplanes, seals and the little harbour tugs (water taxis). Just steps away from the Inner Harbour is the grand Empress Hotel, the Royal British Columbia Museum, the B.C. Legislature buildings (façade lit up with thousands of little lights at night), Canada’s oldest Chinatown and the iconic Government Street with quaint pubs, shops and cafes, including the famous Murchie’s Tea & Coffee House across from the Hudson’s Bay store. Besides great coffee and tea, Murchie’s serves lunches, delicious desserts and traditional British scones with real Devon cream. Next door to Murchie’s is Munro’s Books, tagged “Canada’s most magnificent bookstore.” Located in a historic 107-year-

old bank building with high ceilings and pillars, it has over 6,000 square feet of space. To get a feel for the ‘soul’ of Victoria, a 30-minute walk from the harbour on a beautiful waterfront trail takes you to the quirky Fisherman’s Wharf, with its floating boardwalks, colourful houseboats at Float Home Village, commercial fishing boats (you can buy fish right off their boats), playful seals, picnic-table wharf dining at the famous Barb’s Fish n’ Chips & Seafood, or food kiosks offering choices from sushi to tacos and smoked sausages on Winnipeg rye bread. Taking the Scenic Marine Drive on Victoria’s south side is one of the best ways to get the ‘west coast’ urban-nature experience. There are lots of parking places along the way to stop and enjoy the ocean

views. One interesting stop is at Harling Point, where an old Chinese cemetery with a twin-pillared ceremonial altar and stark white markers looks out over the waters to the homeland. Now a National Historic Site, the site was selected by the ancient concept of Feng Shui. Also on Victoria’s southern end is the Dallas Road waterfront walkway, one of Canada’s most scenic multi-use paths. For four kilometres, you can walk, jog, bike, run or leisurely stroll the mostly-paved trail that winds beside the Straits of Juan de Fuca and along cliffs above the ocean between Ogden Point and Ross Bay Cemetery. The route has plenty of sightseeing benches, stair access to the shore and beach trails. And the entire length is an off-leash area for dogs. You can ‘walk on water’ on the Ogden

Driving on the Scenic Marine Drive, we came across this interesting site. A plaque by Oak Bay Heritage read, “Small islet and adjacent shore were once an indigenous encampment connected with the village of McNeill Bay. The people living here ate over 20 species of fish and 15 species of birds as well as deer, sea mammals, raccoon and marten. Across the water lies Trial Island, Tlikwaynung, a place where there were lots of seals.”

There’s a sense of adventure as you ‘walk on water’ on the Ogden Point Breakwater Walkway, which juts out a half-mile on the Straits of Juan de Fuca to a lighthouse at the end. The Olympic Mountains in Washington State are across the waters. Built over a hundred years ago, it used one million tons of rock and 10,000 granite blocks. Point Breakwater Walkway, located at one end of the Dallas Road trail. Jutting out a half-mile on the Straits of Juan de Fuca, the barrier-free concrete walkway is popular with tourists and locals of all ages and abilities, and has aluminum and steel railings on each side. There’s a sense of adventure doing the walk, with the waves crashing beside you, especially when you go down gated stairs to the granite blocks by the water’s edge. At the end, there’s a lighthouse with benches where you can sit and soak in the nautical ambience. Just a half-hour drive east from downtown Victoria is one of my favourite places: the ivy-covered Hatley Castle, built in 1908 as a replica of a 15th century British medieval castle (yes, it reportedly does have a resident ghost or two). The 565-acre castle estate is part of Hatley Park, Canada’s largest and most diverse National Historic Site. It has miles of nature trails, old growth forest (home to Canada’s oldest

fir trees) and roaming wild peacocks. It is set beside the Pacific Ocean. The wealthy coal baron owner James Dunsmuir spared no expense in building, saying “Money doesn’t matter, just build what I want.” I was impressed with the castle’s outstanding themed gardens, especially the four-acre Japanese Gardens with its teahouse, lush surroundings, a bumped bridge and network of twisting stone-lined pathways (apparently evdding to the serenity is the tranquil sound of water moving throughout the garden as it flows from springs to small pools. Today, Hatley Park is home to Royal Roads University, which manages the estate on behalf of the people of Canada. With its mild weather, Victoria is a wonderful destination all year and a favourite destination for Canadians during winter.

[ABOVE] This beautiful

four-acre Japanese Garden exudes serenity and tranquility. My favourite spot was the teahouse on a mirror-like pond and the lush surroundings of Japanese maples, flowers and shrubs.

[LEFT] The houseboats

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By Breana Roy

April Showers Bring May…Fish? For many folks, May means fishing opener. The snow melts, ice disappears from the lakes, and the forest wakes from its winter’s sleep. And while the weather tends to be unpredictable, one thing is certain; the fish are biting. This month, we bring you all things fishy.

“Arvid and Walter,” by printmaker Kari Vick, can be found at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais. | KARI VICK

Many Cook County folks might recognize this local fisherman from Dockside Fish Market. “Harley Tofte and Cisco,” was recently painted by artist Jan Attridge. | JAN ATTRIDGE

Exhibits April 14-June 2 Hat Trick: A Celebration of Hockey & Art

Exhibit Duluth Art Institute www.duluthartinstitute.org

April 14-July 7 Team Spirit: Jen Dietrich & Robb Quisling Exhibit

Duluth Art Institute www.duluthartinstitute.org

Jessica Pearson at River Blend Studio in Two Harbors creates fly fishing earrings. | JESSICA PEARSON

Self-taught artisan Todd Ronning of Two Harbors creates hand-routed wooden models of lake basins. Visit www.lakecarvings.com for more info. | TODD RONNING

April 15-May 22

Forest of Reading: Inspired by Books Baggage Building

Arts Centre, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca/artscentre

Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.johnsonheritagepost.org

Nordic Folk Arts Series

Nordic Center, Duluth www.nordiccenterduluth.org

April 29-May 29 Persimmon Blackbridge: Acrobatics Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca

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5 p.m. Red Herring Lounge, Duluth www.duluthartinstitute.org

May 6-June 19

Art Gallery www.theag.ca

Gallery www.theag.ca

Homegrown Music Festival Photography Exhibit

Storytellers: The Art from the Northwest Thunder Bay

Frank Shebagaget: HOME | works Thunder Bay Art

Dave Gilsvik paintings, such as “Last Light Laker,” can be found at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais. | DAVE GILSVIK

May 2, Monday

A Collection of a Lifetime: Fine Art and a Bit of Whimsy

May 26-29

Tangled: Arts & Disability Festival Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca

May 27-July 16

Art Gallery Exhibit: Bruce Palmer, David Degree & Tom Spence Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org

Art Along the Lake Not a fisherman? Then spend your Memorial Weekend exploring the vibrant art galleries along the shore, from Schroeder to Grand Portage, many of which will provide art demos, classes, exhibits, food and beverages, and live music. For a gallery guide or more info, check out www.visitcookcounty.com.

Also on display at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery is, “Storytellers: The Art from the Northwest,” featuring artwork by Jim Johnny, Bill Reid, David Neel, Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, Marianne Nicolson, and others. Nicolson created this acrylic mixed media on wood, titled “A Prayer Before the House of Ghosts.” | MARIANNE NICOLSON

Thomsonite Beach Jewelry Shop features one-of-a-kind jewelry, each containing thomsonite found along Lake Superior beaches. | THOMSONITE BEACH JEWELRY

Breana’s Pick of the Month

Aviation has always been a big part of my life. Many childhood memories include riding my bike around the airport while my dad worked as the FBO and mechanic. And I’d spend evenings in the restoration shop “helping” my parents turn a pile of junk parts into a beautiful, flying piece of art: a restored historic plane. As I’ve become older, my helpful contributions and love of airplanes have grown. When searching for the May Pick of the Month, I was excited to find this wooden plane.

This month, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery is featuring sculptural and installation work from Anishinaabe artist Frank Shebageget. Born in Upsala, Ontario, a small unincorporated community north of Thunder Bay, Shebageget’s work details the past history of the region. His childhood

“The Music on the Lake,” painted by Aaron Kloss, can be found at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais. | AARON KLOSS

memories include bush planes bringing children to residential schools, such as this model Beaver. This wooden plane is part of a bigger installation that features 1,692 models. The exhibit is titled “HOME | works,” and is on display now until May 29. Visit www.theag.ca for more info on the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, or visit www.frankshebageget.com for more info on the artist.

Jane Dierberger of Stillwater, MN created this painting, “Minnehaha.” It can be found at Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery in Lutsen. | JANE DIERBERGER NORTHERN WILDS

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May 27 – 30, 2016 Experience the vibrant art scene nestled by the blue waters

along the Lake

Open Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8

of Lake Superior. Visit Galleries, meet artists, and engage your creative spirit.

• Beautifully designed floral

arrangements. • Great selection of green and blooming plants. • Fudge kabobs from Gunflint Mercantile • Locally handcrafted gifts. • Pre-orders appreciated. • Delivery Available! Painting by Dave Gilsvik

Find the full weekend schedule at visitcookcounty.com/arts

218-387-1919 • Mon-Fri 10-4 • Sat 10-2 New Location! 407 4th Ave. E, Grand Marais (Behind My Sister’s Place/kitty-corner from IGA) www.terrabellagrandmarais.com • tbellafloral@boreal.org

VISIT Save the dates! June 26, 2016 - BBQ & October 2, 2016 - Golf Scramble

SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE HWY 61 • NORTH OF TWO HARBORS

218-226-6372 mnhs.org

Please join us on June 26th, 2016 the NSHCF will host their Annual BBQ at the Gunflint Lodge. On October 2nd, 2016 the NSHCF will be hosting their 21st Annual Golf Scramble. Both of these events help raise money to support health care for the people who live, work and visit in Cook County.

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Split Rock Lighthouse Northern Wilds 4/C 4.84”x5.78” Minnesota Historical Society, Dan: 651-259-3147

Portage Band often plays at the American Legion in Grand Marais. | CASEY FITCHETT

a ‘mighty fine’ musical group

PORTAGE By Casey Fitchett After more than 11 years of “some of the finest guitar picking you ever heard,” the musical group Portage is still going strong with regular performances around Cook County and beyond. The group has an enthusiastic following at its regular events at the Cook County Care Center and the American Legion Post 413, both in Grand Marais. “We play one Friday a month at the Legion over the winter, and twice a month for five months over the summer. The last Saturday of the month is our show at the Care Center,” said drummer Joe Peterson. Peterson is the only member of the group that doesn’t reside in the border town of Grand Portage, hence the band’s name. Years

ago, they called themselves the ‘Portage Boys,’ dropping the gender association with the addition of women musicians a few years ago.

Services of Minnesota. The award is the highest honor recognizing the dedication and service of volunteers who support Minnesota seniors.

The group’s five members are again all currently male and include Jim Spry on acoustic and vocals, Arvid Dahl on lead guitar, Butch Deschampe on vocals and rhythm guitar, Jake McCormick on bass, and Joe Peterson on drums.

The group also has fond memories of playing three times at events put on by Wisdom Steps, a partnership among the 11 Minnesota Indian tribes, three urban areas (Minneapolis/St. Paul, Duluth and Bemidji) and the Minnesota Board on Aging. The organization encourages Tribal Elders to participate in activities that build their health.

Though the group can be found at Christmas parties, birthday parties, weddings and New Years’ parties as far away as Hinckley, they have received the most attention for the time they have given to the residents at the Cook County Care Center in Grand Marais. Three years ago, Portage was given the recognition of 2013 District B Volunteer of the Year by the Aging

Rocking covers of classic country western songs is their forte, though they have been known to offer an electrifying rendition of the song “Wipeout.” “We are not a show band. We hardly ever smile, but we do enjoy

it a lot,” said lead guitarist Arvid Dahl. “We usually end every song by saying, ‘Mighty fine, mighty fine.’” Without a website or social media presence, the easiest way to learn more about the band is to pop in to one of their shows. The CDs they have made aren’t for sale, rather given away to friends and family. “People find out about us through word of mouth and they contact either Joe or Butch,” said Peterson. “When places have us, they don’t typically want to let us go.” ‘Mighty fine’ audience members can plan to see the group live at the American Legion in May on the third and fourth Fridays of the month and on the second and fourth Fridays for the remainder of the summer.

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Wildwoods rehabilitates wild animals, such as this infant squirrel [ABOVE] and juvenile bald eagle [BELOW RIGHT]. | TRUDY VRIEZE

Wildwoods Fundraiser May 1, Sunday

Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation is holding its third annual fundraiser on Sunday, May 1 at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth from 3-7 p.m. The event will feature live music by local bands Black River Revue and Teague Alexy, local food, craft beers and wine, a silent auction and a raffle. Returning as emcee this year is Dan Hanger from Fox 21 News and artist Moira Villiard will be creating a painting live during the silent auction. Wildwoods is a 501(c)3 non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization in Duluth, serving as a resource for people who find orphaned, sick, or injured wild animals, with the goal of returning them to health and releasing them back into the wild. Their mission; to promote understanding, appreciation and the well-being of wildlife and the world we share through compassion, care and community involvement. They have taken in over 1,000 animals, caring for everything from brown bats, eagles and a trumpeter swan, to a bobcat, beaver and porcupine. Wildwoods also offers community programs that promote a peaceful coexistence with our wild neighbors, as well as non-violent solutions to human/wildlife conflict. Wildwoods receives no state or federal funding. It relies solely on donations and volunteers. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising goal is $50,000, all of which will go directly toward the cost of caring for their patients. Tickets to the fundraiser

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This quilt, donated by McTavish Quilting Studio, will be part of the silent auction at the fundraiser. | SUBMITTED are $30 and can be purchased at the door or online. Visit www.facebook.com/wildwoodsrehab, or www.wildwoodsrehab.org.

Tin Can Gin will be performing at the Duluth Homegrown Festival. | CHRIS OSTROM

Move It! May 1-31

This month is all about being active and eating healthy, thanks to the Grand Marais Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Move It program. Get outside and hike, bike, walk, or paddle, either by yourself or with a group. Then, register online to log your minutes and miles of physical activity. Let’s see how far we can move as a community. Activities throughout the month include a free day at the Cook County YMCA on May 1, the Ham Run on May 7, the Bike Rodeo at the Community Center on May 12, the Superior Hiking Trail Association Hike Fest May 14-15 and the Le Grand du Nord Bike Race on May 28. Visit www.sawtoothmountainclinic.org for more info.

Duluth Homegrown Festival May 1-8

The Duluth Homegrown Music Festival showcases 200 local bands at multiple venues throughout the week, such as Big Wave Dave and the Ripples, Holy Hootenanners, Gin Street, Rich Mattson and the Northstars, Black River Revue, Teague Alexy and more. Fans can download a compilation of the featured music online. For more info, visit www.duluthhomegrown.org.

First Fridays May 6, Friday

First Fridays is returning May 6 and lasting through October. The first Friday of each month, participating restau-

Dance Attic will also be performing at the Duluth Homegrown Festival. | SUBMITTED rants, art galleries and retailers will be open 4-8 p.m. and many will provide refreshments and live music. This month, Joy & Company will be holding a “Make Your Mark” event, creating a community mural on their back fence using Sugar Environmentally Friendly spray paints. Other retail-

ers include Joynes Ben Franklin, Beths Fudge and Gifts, Birchbark Books and Gifts, Last Chance Fabricating, Stone Harbor and Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery.

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The Lakehead Shrine Circus will perform three shows at Fort William Gardens. | SUBMITTED

Spring Food & Wine Lovers Weekend May 6-7

This year’s annual Spring Food & Wine Lovers Weekend at Bluefin Grille in Tofte will feature delectable food by executive chef Tony Beran from Lake Avenue Restaurant in Duluth. Enjoy a four-course dinner on Friday, wine tasting and a five-course dinner on Saturday, and a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday. Menu items include oil poached swordfish, goose, pheasant, bison and wild boar. Reservations are required. Visit www.bluefinbay.com for more details.

Ham Run Half Marathon May 7, Saturday

Enjoy the tranquility of the Superior National Forest with the Ham Run Half Marathon, the Ham Run 5k and the Little Runts Run, all of which take place on the scenic Gunflint Trail. Participants are treated to a pre-race pasta feed celebration from 4-8 p.m. on May 6 at the Gunflint Lodge. A post-race celebration will also be held at the lodge with food, beverages and an awards ceremony. The first run will begin at 9:30 a.m. Visit www.hamrunhalfmarathon. com for more info.

Reprise Dance Recital May 13-14

Over 70 students perform in “Reprise,” a recital presented by the dancers of the Cook County YMCA. The performance features ballet and jazz dancers, ranging from pre-kindergarten to adults. There is also an adult tap and hip-hop dance. Choreographers are instructors Christine Curtis, Breana Roy and Lesli Higgins. The show will begin at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.tix.com. Visit www.cookcountyymca. org for more info.

Architectural Art Glass, Metal, Wood, and Stone

public and residential

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Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery On the Harbor, Grand Marais, MN

May 6 - June 19

A Collection of a Lifetime:

Fine art and a bit of whimsy Hours: Wed-Mon 10 am-4 pm, Closed Tuesdays 115 W. Wisconsin St. · 218-387-2314 www.johnsonheritagepost.org

Farm Animals & Gemstone Panning!

Mini Donuts! Ice Cream Treats!

Award-winning fingerstyle guitarists Phil Heywood and Tim Sparks will perform at the Grand Marais ACA on May 21. | SUBMITTED

Lakehead Shrine Circus May 13-14

The Lakehead Shrine Circus will be performing three shows at the Fort William Gardens. The show will feature acrobats, clowns, animals, stunts, dancers, food, music and more. Friday’s show will begin at 7 p.m., and shows will be held at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets can be found at various Thunder Bay locations. For more info, visit www.tbaycircus.com.

HikeWithConfidenc.HikeWith eBarStick Dulcimer Day May 14, Saturday

Dulcimer enthusiasts will be meeting in Duluth for the 15th annual Dulcimer Day at the First United Methodist Church. The event will last all day, beginning with classes at 9 a.m. Learn to play pocket instruments, the mountain dulcimer or hammered dulcimer, make a

Hike With the Bear Stick

Anne Lough will be at Dulcimer Day. | SUBMITTED

limberjack, learn new tunes and advance your skills. Workshop instructors and performers include Mike Anderson, Anne Lough, Sam Edelston, Ross Sutter, and Claudia and Pat Hogan. Concerts will be held at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Visit www.dulcimersinduluth.com for more info.

Opening weather dependent, watch for climbing goats & open sign!

Come Play Lighted Golf 10am-8pm Mon.-Fri. ‘til 10 pm on Saturday! 10am-10pm Sat., 10am-6pm Sun.

2014 Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN · 218-387-3570

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Phil Heywood & Tim Sparks May 21, Saturday

Award-winning fingerstyle guitarists Phil Heywood and Tim Sparks will be performing in Grand Marais on Saturday, May 21. Phil encompasses an array of styles, from down-home rhythmic groove to contemporary. He won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1986 and has recorded six CDs. He has also played on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion with Chet Atkins. Tim also ranges in style, from blues and bluegrass to jazz. He has released nine albums and even toured with Dolly Parton. The performance will be held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for youth, and can be purchased at the door or online at www.tix.com. Visit www.arrowheadcenterforthearts.org for more info.

Memorial Day Weekend

Art Along the Lake Art Demonstrations at Cross River Heritage Center

FRI., MAY 27

2pm -4:30 pm

Al Sunde

Spinning Wheel

Marland Hansen

10:00 – 12:00 Noon

German-style woodcarving Knife construction Knives from leftover stuff 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

Lavona Czaplicki

Ukrainian egg painting

Polly Erickson

Lighting Design & Sales

Jim Miller, Senior Lighting Designer

On-site lighting design and delivery • 30+ years experience

Bringing the beauty, function and artistry of great lighting to your new home construction or remodel.

Lighting Done Right, the First Time. Helping your local builder/contractor make your new home dreams come true.

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NeedleworkApplique quilting

Bruce Palmer Acrylic painting

Paula Sundet-Wolf

SAT., MAY 28

Orlene Fisher Crazy Quilting

Jean Bushman

Hardanger Embroidery 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Lavona Czaplicki

Ukrainian egg painting

Mary Jane Huggins

Pine Needle Basketry

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Head to Duluth to celebrate the 75th birthday of Minnesota’s native son Bob Dylan. The festival kicks off with the launch of a 48 hour film fest at Carmody’s at 7 p.m., followed by Bob Dylan trivia at 9 p.m. Other events include live music and cover bands at various locations, the Duluth Does Dylan CD Release Party on Tuesday, May 24 at 8 p.m. at Carmody’s, and the Duluth Dylan Singer Songwriter Contest at Clyde Iron Works on May 27, from 8-11:30 p.m. Contestants sing one Dylan song and one original song. The festival concludes with a farewell brunch and music at Zeitgeist Café on Sunday, May 29. For more event info, visit www.facebook.com/ duluthdylanfest.

Promoting an active, healthy lifestyle, the annual Ten Mile Road Race has been a Thunder Bay celebration for runners of all levels since 1910. Now in its 106th year, roughly 1,000 runners are expected to attend. A pasta dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22 at the Columbus Centre. The race will begin at 9 a.m. on Simpson Street on Monday, May 23. Fruit, water, and massage and chiropractic services will be available at the finish line. Runners must register by Saturday, May 14. Visit www.10mileroadrace.org for more info.

Hundreds of cyclists will gather in Grand Marais for the Heck of the North Productions inaugural Le Grand du Nord 50 and 100 mile bike races. Participants will experience a variety of terrain. The races will begin at the Grand Marais Coast Guard Station, then head east on Hwy. 61, up the Croftville Road and end at the YMCA in Grand Marais. Celebration includes BBQ and pints at Voyageur Brewing Company. Registration is required. Visit www.heckofthenorth.com for more info.

May 22-29

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Spend Memorial Weekend exploring art galleries along the Lake, from Schroeder to Grand Portage, many of which will host music, food, classes and exhibits. Last Chance Fabricating in Lutsen will be providing a live bronze pour demo with Tom Christiansen. Watch as he creates petite raven sculptures, beginning at 4 p.m. In Grand Marais, Melissa Wickwire will be holding a tile making demo at 11 p.m. at her studio in the Old Playhouse. The Cross River Heritage will be also be holding live demos from 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 27 and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. Demos include Acrylic Painting with Bruce Palmer, Crazy Quilting with Orlene Fisher, Pine Needle Basketry with May Jane Huggins, Knife Construction with Marland Hansen and more. Other events include a reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Betsy Bowen’s studio in Grand Marais on May 27, featuring Spanish-style tapas and flamenco guitar music by Briand Morrison. Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery in Lutsen will be holding jewelry making demos with artist Judy Christensen from Minneapolis throughout the weekend, too. For gallery locations or more info, see www.visitcookcounty.com.

Waterfall Book Signing

May 26, 28, 29 & 30 Join authors Eve and Gary Wallinga as they showcase their new book, Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore and More. Book signings will take place Thursday, May 26 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Kirby Ballroom at the University of Minnesota

Duluth. They will also be appearing on Saturday, May 28 at the Lake Superior Trading Post in Grand Marais at 11 a.m. On Sunday, May 29, they will be at the Voyageur Brewing Taproom in Grand Marais from 12:302:30 p.m. Lastly, head to Gooseberry State Park near Two Harbors on Monday, May 30 at 11 a.m. To find more info or order a book copy, visit www.northernwilds.com.

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This ain’t your daddy’s Thunder Bay! www.thewaterfrontdistrict.ca Start the month by joining tens of thousands of people from around the world laughing for world peace. Bring your yoga mat, water bottle and a sense of humor to World Laughter Day on May 1, taught by Sherry Anne. Laughter Yoga is a series of breathing and easy movement exercises, designed to teach the body to laugh without jokes or humor. Event is from 1-2 p.m. at the Baggage Arts Centre in Marina Park, and is free and suitable for all ages and abilities. No previous yoga experience required. 2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway www.laughteryogatbay.ca If you fancy the nightlife, then head to The Foundry Pub which provides live music every Friday and Saturday, as well as Karaoke Night on Tuesdays, Open Mic on Wednesdays, and Jazz and DJ Late Night on Thursdays. Don’t miss Royal Canoe playing at The Foundry Pub on Thursday, May 12 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10. Located at 242 Red River Rd.

www.thefoundrypub.com The Red Lion Smokehouse also provides free entertainment with Beers & Queers, featuring craft beer, good food, friends and live music, May 7. And while you’re there, test your knowledge on Pub Quiz Night, Wednesday, May 25, from 8-10:30 p.m. for $2. Call to reserve a spot. Located at 28 Cumberland Street South. www.redlionsmokehouse.ca Have game night with the family, as the Magnus Theatre will be holding their annual Bingo Fundraiser in the evening on May 17 at the Superior Shores Gaming Association. Located at 439 Memorial Ave. www.magnus.on.ca Victoria Day is May 23, to honor Queen Victoria’s birthday. Also on May 23 is a tradition that dates back over 100 years; the 10mile Thunder Bay Road Race. Since 1910, runners of all levels have been a part of the community celebration that promotes a healthy

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Nov. 15-May 15

April 30-May 2

Marais 218-387-2334 or 218-387-3631

Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Free Fluoride Well Water Testing Grand

April-May 29

WinZone Fond-du-Luth Casino, Duluth

Creative Self-Care Workshop Weekend

May 1, Sunday

www.fondduluthcasino.com

Hike for Hospice 12:30 p.m. Boulevard

April 25-Oct. 9

Wildwoods Silent Auction Fundraiser

Mentor Residency Workshops

Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

April 27, Wednesday

Collective Soul 8 p.m. Thunder Bay

Community Auditorium www.tbca.com

April 27-28

Small Business Conference

Grand Ely Lodge, Ely www.incredibleely.org/conference

April 29, Friday Arbor Day April 29-30

Annual Tent Sale Weekend Sports

Dome & Gear Up Store, Thunder Bay Cook County Emergency Services Conference Grand Marais

Lake, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca 3 p.m. Clyde Iron Works, Duluth www.wildwoodsrehab.org

Out of the Darkness Memorial Walk: Suicide & Depression Awareness 6 p.m.

Confederation College, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca Timmy Haus 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

May 1-8

Duluth Homegrown Festival

Duluth www.duluthhomegrown.org

May 1-31

Move It! Cook County

www.sawtoothmountainclinic.org

May 2, Monday

Free Aging Mastery Program: Age 50 and Better! 2 p.m. Two Harbors,

jim.wiinanen@co.cook.mn.us

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April 29-May 1

May 3, Tuesday

Writer’s Retreat with Loft instructor Peter Blau: “The Lost Art of Personal Writing” peterjblau@yahoo.com

April 30, Saturday

Finland Community Rummage Sale

9 a.m. Clair Nelson Center, Finland 218-353-0300 6-Course Gourmet Wine Dinner 5:30 p.m. Kamloops Restaurant & Lounge, Two Harbors www.superiorshores.com

Northwoods Band

7 p.m. Clearview, Lutsen

April 30-May 1 Folklore Festival Noon,

Upper Lakes Foods Spring Food Show

9 a.m. The DECC, Duluth www.decc.org DSSO: Car-“Mini” Burana 5 p.m. Black Water Lounge, Duluth www.dsso.com Update from the Midwest Wolf Stewards Conference 6:30 p.m.

International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org

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May 6, Friday

First Fridays 4 p.m. Grand Marais

www.visitcookcounty.com Timmy Haus 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com

Artist Talk with Elizabeth Erickson: Influences & Directions 4:30 p.m.

Open for the Season Drury Lane, Grand

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May 8, Sunday Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Brunch Naniboujou,

Grand Marais www.naniboujou.com Jim & Michelle 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

May 9-13

Minnesota Master Naturalist Program

Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Duluth www.minnesotamasternaturalist.org

May 10, Tuesday

May 6-7

Spelling Bee 8 p.m. Red Lion

Spring Food & Wine Lovers Weekend

Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com Paul Mayasich 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

May 11, Wednesday

Minnesota Ballet Student Performances

7 p.m. The DECC, Duluth www.decc.org Chris Holm 8 p.m. Insula, Ely www.insularestaurant.com Brother John 10 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay www.redlionsmokehouse.ca

May 13-14

Duluth Junk Hunt

Heritage Sports Center, Duluth www.duluthjunkhunt.com Lakehead Shrine Circus

Fort William Gardens, Thunder Bay www.tbaycircus.com YMCA “Reprise” Dance Recital 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.cookcountyymca.org Freudian Slip 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

May 11-12

Environmental Learning Center, Finland www.shta.org

AARM Annual Conference

The DECC, Duluth www.decc.org

www.wildfireprepday.org Outdoor Youth Expo 9 a.m. Hartley Nature Center, Duluth www.hartleynature.org

Institute www.duluthartinstitute.org

Ham Run Half Marathon, 5k & Little Runts Run 9:30 a.m. Gunflint Trail,

Library www.grandmaraislibrary.org Andrew Noyce 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Two Harbors Moose Lodge www.lodge1463.moosepages.org Food Frenzy 2 p.m. Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca DSSO: Heaven & Earth 7 p.m. Symphony Hall, Duluth www.decc.org

United Church of Two Harbors

May 13-15

May 11-14

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Grown by Our Own with Author & Farmer Lucie B. Amundsen 5:30 p.m.

Smokehouse, Thunder Bay www.redlionsmokehouse.ca

May 7, Saturday

The DECC, Duluth www.decc.org

May 5, Thursday

Smokehouse, Thunder Bay www.redlionsmokehouse.ca

Ruby’s Pantry 5 p.m. Cook County High School, Grand Marais www.facebook.com/rubyspantrycc

Moose Spring Fling: Vendors, Bingo, Food & Drinks 10 a.m.

MASBO Annual Conference & Trade Show The DECC, Duluth www.decc.org

Beers & Queers 9:30 p.m. Red Lion

Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Gibson, Martin & I 10 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay www.redlionsmokehouse.ca

May 4-8

May 3-5

Marais www.drurylanebooks.com Duluth Lions Club Pancake Day 6 a.m. The DECC, Duluth www.decc.org

11:30 a.m. Cook County Higher Education Campus, Grand Marais www.northshorecampus.org Writer Read 4:30 p.m. US Forest Service Classroom, Ely www.ely.org Grizzer’s Birthday 6 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org

www.cookcountyymca.org Ferns of the North Shore 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org Mother’s Day Crafting 10 a.m. Ely Folk School www.elyfolkschool.org

Institute on Lake Superior Geology

Fort William Gardens, Thunder Bay www.folklorefestival.ca

Networking Luncheon: It’s Just Good Business with Eric Block

Design DLH Exhibition Duluth Art

May 12, Thursday

“Graphic Memoir: A Day in the Life” by Pat Owen 3:30 p.m. Grand Marais Public

Hike Fest 2016 Wolf Ridge

May 14, Saturday

Opening of the Dancing Bear Café Big Bear Lodge & Cabins on Poplar Lake,

Gunflint Trail www.bigbearlodgemn.com Boulder Birding Big Day 6:30 a.m. Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Duluth www.boulderlake.org Dulcimer Day 9 a.m. First United Methodist Church (Coppertop), Duluth www.dulcimersinduluth.com

High School Band & Choir Concert

The Nice Girls of the North Second Saturday Martketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside

May 13, Friday

Bent Paddle Brewing Festiversary

7 p.m. Washington Auditorium, Ely

Question, Persuade & Refer: Three steps to help prevent suicide

Cook County Higher Education Campus, Grand Marais www.northshorecampus.org Pick up Tree Seedlings 9 a.m. Hedstrom Lumber, Grand Marais www.hedstromlumber.com

Lester Park Community Center, Duluth www.nicegirlsofthenorth.com

2 p.m. Bent Paddle Brewing, Duluth www.bentpaddlebrewing.com Parent’s Night Out 5 p.m. YMCA, Grand Marais www.cookcountyymca.org

May 15, Sunday

Run Smelt Run Parade 2 p.m.

Duluth www.magicsmelt.com

Andrew Noyce 6:30 p.m.

Annual Birdathon 9 a.m.

Youth Dragon Boat Festival

May 16, Monday

Hike Rossini Road to Lake County Demonstration Forest: 6.9 Miles

Glass Demo with Mary Bebie

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Free Day at the Dentist for Youth

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Duluth www.hawkridge.org

Grand Marais Family Dentistry www. northshorehealthcarefoundation.org Spring Art Show 6 p.m. Washington Elementary, Ely www.ely.org

10 a.m. www.shta.org Monarch Festival Noon, First United Methodist Coppertop Church, Duluth www.facebook.com/ duluthmonarchbuddies

May 17, Tuesday

Phil Heywood & Tim Sparks

Forestry Webinar EAB & Woodland Ash: Learning from the Michigan Experience

Noon, Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Duluth www.z.umn.edu/16web Blood Drive 10:30 a.m. Silver Bay High School www.mbc.org

Middle School Band & Choir Concert 7 p.m. Washington Auditorium, Ely www.ely.org

7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.arrowheadcenterforthearts.org

May 22, Sunday Timmy Haus 6:30 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

May 22-29

www.bobdylanway.com or www.facebook.com/duluthdylanfest

School, Grand Marais www.mbc.org

May 23, Monday Victoria Day

Looking Back, Looking Up: Celebrate 20 years of CCHE 6 p.m. Voyageur Brewing

Company, Grand Marais www.northshorecampus.org

May 19, Thursday

Blood Drive 8:30 a.m. Cook County

North Shore Hospital, Grand Marais www.mbc.org Gordon Thorne 6:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Horticultural Society Meeting

7:30 p.m. Oliver Road Community Centre, Thunder Bay www.gardenontario.org

May 19-21

Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival Northern Great Lakes Visitor

Center, Ashland, Wisc. www.birdandnaturefest.com

May 20, Friday

Glensheen Gala: The Asian-Pacific Tour

Glensheen Historic Estate, Duluth www.glensheen.org

Movie Nights on the Waterfront Marina Park, Thunder Bay Theatrical Character Design with Dylan Kaercher 4 p.m. Grand Marais Public

Library www.grandmaraislibrary.org Author Anton Treuer

6 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library www.grandmaraislibrary.org Café Paris 10 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay www.redlionsmokehouse.ca

May 20-21

Gypsy Lumberjacks 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

May 21, Saturday

City-wide Rummage & Crazy Day Sale

Ely www.ely.org

Beaver House Grand Re-opening

Beaver House, Grand Marais 218-387-2092

Superior 50k & 25k Trail Races

7 a.m. Caribou Highlands, Lutsen www.superiorspringtrailrace.com Two Harbors Farmers Market 8 a.m. Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors Northern Wisconsin’s Largest Houseto-House Garage Sale 8 a.m. Ashland,

Wisc. www.visitashland.com

May 28-30

Book Signing with Authors Eve & Gary Wallinga: Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore & More 12:30 p.m. Voyageur

Art Along the Lake Cook County

www.visitcookcounty.com

Brewing Taproom, Grand Marais

1 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

May 29, Sunday

Live Bronze Pour Demo

9 a.m. Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org MS Walk 9 a.m. Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, Thunder Bay www.mswalks.ca

4 p.m. Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen www.lastchancefab.com Writer’s Salon with Kathy Rice

5 p.m. Drury Lane, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com

Free Masterpiece Puzzle-a-thon

May 30, Monday Memorial Day

Book Signing with Authors Eve & Gary Wallinga: Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore & More 11 a.m. Gooseberry

State Park, Two Harbors

Michael Monroe Concert

7 p.m. Log Cabin, Grand Marais www.michaelmonroemusic.com

May 28-29

Dorion’s Canyon Country Birding Festival Dorion, Ontario

www.dorionbirdfest.ca

Duluth Dylan Fest

May 18, Wednesday

Blood Drive 11 a.m. Cook County High

Noon, Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca

Ten Mile Road Race 9 a.m. Thunder Bay

www.10mileroadrace.org

May 26, Thursday

Tangled Festival Launch & “Acrobatics” Exhibit Reception 6:30 p.m.

Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca Book Signing with Authors Eve & Gary Wallinga: Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore & More 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Kirby Ballroom at UMD Campus, Duluth

May 27, Friday

Opening Day 10 a.m. Cross River

Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org The Knackers 9:30 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay www.redlionsmokehouse.ca Movie Nights on the Waterfront

Marina Park, Thunder Bay

May 27-28

Thirsty River 8:30 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Art Demos 10 a.m. Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org

May 28, Saturday

Le Grand du Nord Gravel Bike Races

Grand Marais www.heckofthenorth.com

Two Harbors Farmers Market 8 a.m.

Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors

Arbor Day Community Tree Planting & Education 10 a.m. North End

Recreation Centre, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca/arborday

Amazing Raising Cash for Kids Race

10:30 a.m. Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Thunder Bay www.facebook.com/hysrace2016

Book Signing with Authors Eve & Gary Wallinga: Waterfalls of Minnesota’s North Shore & More 11 a.m. Lake

Superior Trading Post, Grand Marais The Muffin Man: Stories for Young Children 11 a.m. Drury Lane, Grand

Marais www.drurylanebooks.com Tile Making Demo 11 a.m. Wickwire Clayworks Studio, Grand Marais www.wickwireclayworks.com Horticultural Society Plant Auction

Noon, Oliver Road Community Centre, Thunder Bay www.gardenontario.org

Weekly Events Mondays

Dance Party with DJ Beavstar 9 p.m.

Live Music 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s,

Center, Duluth www.hartleynature.org Briand Morrison 4 p.m. Moguls Grille & Tap Room, Lutsen www.briandmorrison.com Songwriter Series 8 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com Live Music 8 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com

Fridays

Star Walk: Tours of the Universe 10 p.m.

Nature Nook 10 a.m. Hartley Nature

Tuesdays

Live Music 6 p.m. Poplar River Pub, Lutsen www.lutsenresort.com

Open Mic with Boyd Blomberg 7 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com

Dancing with Donna & Donny Buck 7 p.m. Clearwater Grille, Two Harbors www.clearwatereventcenter.com

Wednesdays

Open Mic 5 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern,

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The North Shore Dish Bringing Together History and Dining By Maren Webb

This time of year brings fish and fishing to mind. Between the mid-May fishing opener and the re-opening of local restaurants serving fish, we’re either looking to catch fish or eat them (or both!). This isn’t surprising with our fishing heritage. From being an important food source for the indigenous people native to the region, to the commercial fishing industry that supported many that emigrated here, fish have been part of our culture, history and connection to this land and water. Today, there are fewer commercial fisherman, but they continue to provide our local restaurants and stores with fresh, local fish. While we are fortunate to have restaurants that have been around for many years on the North Shore, it is also always great news when a new restaurant enters the scene, especially one with local roots. This year, Northern Waters Restaurant opened in Duluth on Woodland Avenue in the Mount Royal complex. It’s a new spot to check out, but this restaurant grew from the well-known Northern Waters Smokehaus located in Canal Park, Duluth, owned by Eric and Lynn Goerdt. Building on the great local and regional ingredients used at the Smokehaus and items they cure and smoke themselves, Northern Waters Restaurant is working to use the best of land, lake and sea from our region and beyond to create an excellent dining experience. Northern Waters’ smoked Pork Shoulder Tacos and The Iowa, a pork tenderloin sandwich, may already be some of the customer favorites, but you will definitely find fish making its place on their menu. Well-established relationships with local fishermen help ensure that Northern Waters Restaurant, like the Smokehaus, will have the best of the best when it’s available from local waters. And think beyond the north woods fish classics: from Hokey Pokey, a Hawaiian dish re-imagined with Sockeye salmon, to Lake Trout Vera Cruz, a bright, spicy, and flavorful dish drawing on Mexican and European roots using Lake Superior lake trout. They are even offering Salmon Ceviche Tacos with house-made corn tortillas for another taste from down south. If you are looking for something with ties to our regional Scandinavian roots, try the NorthShoreBrod, a take on Snorrebrod with their house-made gravlax (cured raw salmon). They will also be highlighting fresh seasonal fish through their daily specials, including less common

The NorthShoreBrod features house-made gravlax, or cured raw salmon. | NORTHERN WATERS features like smelt and whitefish livers. If whitefish livers are a little out of your comfort zone, be assured that their Lake Superior fish chowder and their Old Bay Burger (their take on a fish burger), with Lake Superior whitefish, are more familiar but still delicious fare. They also have a nice drink menu with some local beer options, including Bent Paddle and Blacklist, as well as specific wine pairings that compliment certain dishes. Happy hour is 4 to 6 p.m., with $1 off tap beers and glasses of wine. General manager Greg Conley says they strive to be “a stylish yet inviting and comfortable place where everyone feels welcome.” With an exciting menu that draws on the best ingredients from our region, I expect they will achieve this goal. Another novel feature of Northern Waters is their no-tipping model, where the prices on the menu include tax and tip. In addition to making it easier to figure out your bill, this model helps ensure that employees are paid a good wage that they can live on and count upon. Although this model is catching on elsewhere in state, I’m happy to hear about this gaining traction in Duluth. In Grand Marais, one restaurant has made commercial fishing and the serving of fresh fish its business. Dockside Fish Market, owned by Harley and Shele Toftey, has been catching and cooking up tasty meals for nearly two decades. Known

The Hokey Pokey is a re-imagined Hawaiian sandwich made with sockeye salmon. | NORTHERN WATERS for its fish chowders, smoked fish, and fish and chips, Dockside has become a regular stop for locals and visitors alike. It even made an appearance on the Food Network for the show, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmerman in 2008. Each spring, Dockside reopens for the season, bringing back its menu of fresh and smoked fish and other goodies. In addition to some of the better known fish options of herring (cisco), lake trout and

whitefish, this year they will also be offering menominee, or round whitefish, a lesser known but delicious Lake Superior fish. But don’t wait too long to try menominee, as it is an early season fish only available for May and likely June. It also happens to be one of owner Shele’s favorite menu items, when it’s available. Shele and Harley both have histories with commercial fishing, his being from the North Shore and hers growing up on NORTHERN WILDS

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Dockside Market in Grand Marais offers fresh and frozen fish for take-out, as well as a dine-in menu. | DOCKSIDE the West Coast. As Shele said, “I spent my whole life on the ocean.” They met in Alaska through commercial fishing and have continued the family history through Dockside Fish Market on the inland ocean of Lake Superior. One of their daughters works at the shop during the summers, keeping with the family tradition. One of my favorite items at Dockside is their Lingonberry Pickled Herring. In addition to being a festive pink, it is a unique treat for any pickled herring lover. Dockside recognizes that its customers love their usual menu items, from their specialty chowders to the fish cake batter for take-out. But, that doesn’t mean that you won’t find anything new this season. Some new soups may make an appearance, as well as their version of fish tacos. Inspired by a restaurant in her native Oregon, Shele is on a mission to recreate a

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garlic aioli sauce for fish tacos. I, for one, can’t wait to try them and hope they will become a mainstay on the menu. Dockside Fish Market offers a wide variety of fresh and frozen fish for sale, made to order party platters, and clothing and gifts. Whether you are looking for a quick bite or to purchase fish to bring home to prepare, be sure to stop in this season (open daily at 9 a.m., May through December). These are two restaurants to check out this season, but don’t forget that we’ve got a wealth of wonderful dining establishments featuring local fish along the North Shore.

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The Peach By Kim Falter

There’s nothing like biting into a juicy, ripe peach on a hot summer day. Hard to believe it began as a small, fuzzy, sour fruit in China. Although the botanical name, Prunus persica, finds its origins in Persia (present day Iran), peaches originate in China, where wild peach trees are still found today. Wild peaches are mentioned in Chinese culture as far back as 10th century B.C. Cultivation into the varieties we see today began around 1000 B.C. Trade routes sent the peach on its way throughout China, Turkey and Persia, reaching Greece by 300 B.C. Once the Romans were able to cultivate and produce peaches, they moved throughout the countries of Europe, where they were considered an expensive treat. The peach arrived in America around the 16th century. Historians believe the Spanish brought it here via South America. Other accounts have it arriving through Alabama or Louisiana by the French. It has also been noted that a horticulturist from England established the peach tree in the early colony of Virginia. Nevertheless, the Native Americans and early settlers spread the peach tree throughout the southern regions of early America. It became so vigorous and well established that new arrivals to the Americas assumed the peach was native to these lands. We all know that peaches are highly perishable. Sometimes it is difficult to get them home without some damage. Imagine getting a ripe peach from California to northern Minnesota. In order to achieve commercial production, only a couple of varieties are grown: the clingstone and freestone. The clingstone peach has a pit that 'clings' to the flesh. The freestone does not. Commercial

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Or de Belgique By Eric Chandler I was at the Zeitgeist Arts Café in Duluth for my kid’s piano gig. Or de Belgique (Gold of Belgium) by Blacklist Brewing was on tap. The name was fancy, matching my mood. I wasn’t disappointed. producers favor less fuzzy peaches with deep red coloring of the clingstone variety because they can be picked firm and shipped easily. However, flavor develops as the peach ripens on the tree. So when the fruit is picked while it’s still firm, we lose out in the flavor department. Light and sweet, peaches are full of nutritious minerals, especially potassium. A great source of antioxidants, Vitamins B and C, this perfect summer treat also gives a healthy dose of fiber. When choosing the perfect peach, the color is no indicator of ripeness, but any greenish coloring indicates the fruit was picked too soon. Pick a fruit that yields slightly to your touch. If a ripe peach is not available, simply place your firm peach in a paper bag for a few days to ripen.

Later, I bought a 750 ml bottle. It had a lightcolored head, a deep honey color, and a bright, almost peppery flavor. The carbonation was crisp and there was no mistaking the Belgian character. A strong beer at 9.5% ABV but without the overt heat. “The yeast strain and the process make Or de Belgique unique. Yeast is a live organism and can be influenced by many things; temperature, pressure, what they are eating, and many other variables within their environment,” said Brian Schanzenbach, head brewer at Blacklist Brewing. This year, they’re moving into a building on Superior Street in Duluth. “We’re doing everything we can to be open by late summer. Some days I’m excited and some days I’m overwhelmed. There’s so much work to be done.” said Schanzenbach.

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The reason behind the big bottle? Schanzenbach said, “The styles of beer that we currently make are beers that can be aged for a long time. We feel the packaging is a perfect vessel for long storage, and there is beauty and timelessness in a corked 750 ml. When we are in our new facility, we plan to release certain varieties in cans for those outdoorsy types.” Schanzenbach also said that Or de Belgique makes a great base beer for additions. They also have Or Verte (hoppy) and Or Cran (fermented with cranberries). NORTHERN WILDS

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Campfire Smoked Fish Kathy Toivonen

here was a time when pike was the preferred eating fish over pickerel (known as walleye for those of you south of the border). At least that was the case for the Finnish community living in the Thunder Bay area. Filleting was unknown to the Finns. They only knew how to scale fish and pike were much easier to scale than pickerel. Then, I’m told, around the 1940s, a woman who worked for a fishery in Port Arthur showed someone how to fillet a pickerel and word spread quickly. However, I still like to use a traditional technique for cooking up a fresh pike in the campfire. It’s called Pökkökala (firewood fish) or Savukala (smoke fish). This simple recipe requires no filleting or scaling and uses minimal ingredients to produce a delicious, flaky smoked fish. First, remove the head, gut the fish, and rinse. Then fill the cavity with: 1/2 cup chopped onion 4 tablespoon butter

Filling the fish. | KATHY TOIVONEN 3 tablespoon coarse salt

The recipe is based on a 2-to 3-pound fish, so add more ingredients and a longer cooking time for larger fish. Next, soak six sheets of newspaper in water. Layer the wet newspapers and wrap the fish into a tight package. (Do not use aluminum foil as the moisture cannot escape). Place the package in a bed of coals. It is best to cover the package with coals as well.

Smoked campfire fish. | KATHY TOIVONEN Cook the fish anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the amount of coals there are, how hot the coals are and how you like your fish. You’ll know when it’s done because you will be able to smell the cooked fish. The longer you cook it, the dryer it will become.

Remove the package from the coals and peel it open. The skin will peel off with the paper and the tender meat inside will easily slide off the bones.

Peach Bellini Kim Falter The Bellini was named for the 15th century painter Giovanni Bellini around 1940 by Giuseppi Cipriani in Venice, Italy. The peachy color brought to mind the color of the garments of St. Francis in one of Bellini’s famous paintings. 1 part peach puree 2 parts sparkling wine Pour peach puree into a champagne flute, then top with sparkling wine. Enjoy!

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Coursely chop peaches, or run briefly through a food processor. Transfer 1 cup of peaches to a medium bowl. Add lemon juice, orange juice and sugar into a food processor and puree until smooth. Add to the bowl with the chunky peaches and stir in vanilla. Divide mixture among 12 freezer-pop molds, or into 2-3-ounce paper cups. Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Insert frozen-treat sticks and freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour.

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Peach Melba Kim Falter Created by French Chef Auguste Escoffier, in London, for the opera singer Dame Nellie Melba in 1892. 2 cups fresh raspberries fresh lemon juice powdered sugar 2 large ripe peaches 8 scoops vanilla ice cream Puree raspberries and run press through a sieve. Add a little squeeze of lemon juice and a dusting of powdered sugar to sweeten. Cover peaches with boiling water for 4-5 seconds. Remove, then slip off the skins. Halve peaches, then slice. Place two scoops of ice cream in four individual bowls. Top with peaches and pour raspberry puree over the top. Serve immediately.

Move It In May By Amy Schmidt Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is gearing up to host the 9th annual Move It In May celebration. For those unfamiliar with this yearly event, Move It is a month-long celebration of active living, aimed at encouraging our community to move more. Move It invites individuals or teams to rally around the importance of regular exercise, and features a website where participants can register and log their miles and/or minutes of daily activity. The month is packed with activities and reasons to get out and get moving. To kick off the event, the Cook County YMCA will be hosting a free day on May 1. Both members and non-members are welcome to use the facilities, which include a work-out room, swimming pool, sauna and gym. Open Gym for preschoolers will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday. Trikes, balls, mats and other fun toys are available for children to use during these times, perfect for a rainy May morning. If you’re a runner, the Ham Lake Marathon will be happening May 7. Following the last 13.1 miles of the Gunflint Trail, this is always a well-attended event. And if you’re a biker, Heck of the North will be hosting their inaugural Le Grand du Nord Gravel Bike Race. According to their website, Le Grand represents one of the most amazing gravel courses in the U.S. Starting out of the Grand Marais harbor, the route climbs almost 600 feet to a spectacular view of the U.S./Canadian border. The 100-mile and 50-mile courses are open for registration at www.heckofthenorth. com/le-grand-du-nord. The Bike Rodeo, an afternoon of fun and bike-safety for kids, will be happening on May 12. Helmet fittings, break

Biking is a great way to get outdoors and stay active. | SUBMITTED checks and basic bike safety rules come together with silly races and obstacle courses for a great day. While working hard to promote active living, Move It In May will also keep its focus on holistic self-care. Physical activity will always be an important part of a person’s health, but it isn’t the whole story. Taking care of one’s self also includes things like eating well, nurturing our minds and our spirits, and building meaningful relationships. The month of May will have a number of activities exploring these wider aspects of health. The Grand Marais Art Colony will be hosting a Creative Self-Care Workshop Weekend May 1-2. The weekend will be filled with various

workshops and presentations, all themed around building restorative habits through creative expression. More information can be found at www.grandmaraisartcolony.org. The Cook County Whole Foods Co-op will be offering a Skin Care 101 Workshop. Gearing for summer and gardening, Great Expectation’s annual plant sale will be happening May 21. Lastly, the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic will be hosting two Lunch-n-Learn sessions during the month, one about self-care for care-givers and one on art therapy as a form of self-care. For a full list of events, registration and more, visit www.sawtoothmountainclinic.org/moveit.

FREE DAY AT THE DENTIST Healthy Smiles for Cook County Youth Monday, May 16, 2016 Call Grand Marais Family Dentistry at 387-2774 to schedule an appointment for your child ages 18 months to 26 years of age. Free services includes: an exam, cleaning, x-rays, fluoride, and/or sealants. Can’t make it on May 16, 2016? Rain checks will be available. Need more extensive work for your child? Call the Oral Health Task Force at 387-2334 to find out about our generous sliding fee scale program. It’s available year round to help cover the costs of dental work for Cook County youth. Sponsored by the Oral Health Task Force and Grand Marais Family Dentistry.

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Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, First and Second Street Thrift Store, Grand Marais Lioness Club, Grand Marais Lions Club, Lloyd K Johnson Foundation, Mardag Foundation, Medica Foundation, Minnesota Dental Foundation, Minnesota Power Foundation, North Shore Health Care Foundation, Northland Foundation, Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board, Atkins Memorial Fund, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation.

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How to get unhooked By Shawn Perich A few years ago, I was fishing on the Nipigon River with friends and caught a 3-pound brook trout. The fish was lively in the landing net as I carefully reached down to pick it up and unhook the Rapala in its jaw. Rapalas have two sets of treble hooks and only one was hooked to the trout. Just as I had the thought, ‘I have to be careful not to get hooked,’ it happened. The thrashing 3-pounder was attached to my hand between the thumb and forefinger. I unhooked the trout and was left with the Rapala attached to my hand. “Just jerk it out with your pliers,” said one of my companions. From past experience, I knew attempting to jerk a barbed hook from human flesh is a really bad idea. Instead, I had my friends take me to shore. Then I drove to the hospital in town. The two young doctors there had no experience removing a fish hook, so they called in an older doc who hailed from coastal British Columbia. “I’ve removed hooks,” he said.

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diagram), chicken me favored the pushing through and cutting off the barb method. He called in the two young docs to watch the process. Since they didn’t have a cutting tool, we used the multi tool on my belt. I didn’t get a discount for that. Canadian health care, by the way, isn’t free for visiting Americans, but was covered by my insurance.

Line Method

Push Through Method

Place a loop of fishing line or strong string around the bend of the hook.

Push the hook through the skin until the barb is visible.

Push down on the eye of the hook.

Use a wire cutter to snip the hook beneath the barb.

Pull the line with a smooth motion. The hook should slide out

Back the hook out.

The diagram shown here illustrates the two common ways to remove a fish hook. Using a length of line works surprisingly well and is painless. You can do it yourself with a length of fishing line. However, if the hook is imbedded near the eye or sensitive location, you should seek medical assistance. Of course, prevention is worth a pound of cure. Always be careful to avoid hooking yourself or your companions. Don’t leave treble-hooked lures lying about in the boat. Instead, store them in a closed tackle box. Use a pair of pliers to pinch down the barbs on your hooks. Barbless hooks make it easier to unhook fish (or people) and won’t negatively affect your fishing success.

While he want to slide the hook out with a piece of line (see the

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WEED FREE RIDE. Interested in teaching your kid how to fish and enjoy the many lakes in Cook County?

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June 11th at the Kimball Lake Campground, Cook County 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Lunch and water will be provided. There will also be natural resource professionals demonstrating fly fishing casting and tying, presenting aquatic invasive species information and more!

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Travel 12 miles north on the Gunflint Trail (CC 12), turn right on the Trout Lake Road (FR 140) and travel 2 miles to the Kimball Lake Campground entrance. Entrance on right. Parking is limited so either carpool or park along the side of the main road into the campground.

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Northern Trails Understanding Crank Baits By Gord Ellis

There was a time when crankbaits were a little exotic, a little clunky and not that usable. Some of the old time wooden cranks, like the River Runt, were neither all that pretty or very effective. They couldn’t be trolled quickly and didn’t cast well. But in 1962, Life magazine published an article on the Rapala minnow, from Finland. The issue it appeared in also included a retrospective on the then recently departed Marilyn Monroe. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, Rapala is still the standard bearer of the crankbait world, but there are many other companies making these lures, including Rebel, Smithwick and Lucky Craft. The crankbait has become not only an extremely popular type of lure to fish with, but one that can literally catch every species of game fish. The term crankbait covers a lot of real estate in the fishing world. Basically, these lures are made to represent minnows and baitfish. To do this, they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Cranks are very diverse in shape and action, but there are a few basic types that can cover almost any fishing situation. Here is a basic guide to understanding cranks.

MINNOW BAITS The minnow crankbait is long and slender, with a shallow lip and a floating body. The classic, original Rapala floating minnow is still the best example of this lure. The action of this lure is tight, and it is great for trolling with a rubber core weight or bottom bouncer. The floating body means the lure will stay out of snags well. The old time minnow lure was balsa, but the vast majority of the newer minnow baits are made of plastic. The floating crankbait can also double as a top-water lure.

SHAD/FAT BODY These crankbaits have a squatter body, medium to shallow lip and lack the long profile of the minnow bait. The shad body baits—the most famous example being the Shad Rap—looks like a small perch or herring. The action is tight with a fast wiggle. The fat body baits are on the round side and have a wider wobble. These lures are often used to catch bass, as they look like a crawfish or tadpole scuttling along the bottom. Both these squat lures can be cast or trolled, although shad baits are especially deadly trolled. Shad and fat bodied lures

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JERKBAITS Very similar in shape to the minnow baits, the jerkbaits normally have one big difference; jerkbaits are neutrally buoyant, so they neither float nor sink. When you cast a jerkbait, you retrieve the lure with downward sweeps of the rod tip. This makes the jerkbait dart erratically and that will trigger the strike. When you stop the retrieve, the lure hangs in the water column like a wounded minnow. It’s amazing how often that suspended, unmoving bait gets blasted by fish. The most popular lure in this style may be the Husky Jerk, although there are countless other jerkbaits on the market. It’s certainly a type Big brook trout caught on a Rapala Tail Dancer. | GORD ELLIS of bait that has become wildly popular. The jerkbait can also be trolled, although they tend not to have as much built in action. A little snap of the rod tip will help a trolled jerkbait come alive. The number of hybrid-style cranks is too numerous to mention them all. A large number of cranks can be jointed, and some have multi-jointed body segments. Increasingly, jerkbaits that are neutrally buoyant are sporting larger lips, so they can be reeled down and suspended deep. Some Any crankbait that features a deep diving lip fits this crankbaits veer extremely close to another whole family family. And nearly every crankbait style, from the min- of lures, the banana baits. All these types of lures have now to the shad body, can come in a deep diving model. possibilities. Some of these diving cranks can go as deep as 20 feet or These lures are truly worth your time, no matter what more. The average is closer to 10 feet. However, when fish are living below 10 feet, these models often clean house. the species you prefer. If it’s big fish you prefer, look no These lures can be cast or trolled, but they are most effec- further. Crankbaits catch the giants time and time again. tive trolled as the steady speed keeps them at the maximum depth.

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With lyrical language and elegant woodcut photos by Nick Wroblewski of Grand Marais, “Wake Up, Island” celebrates the waking natural world on a North Woods island. While a sleepy child is gently roused awake, life outside is already buzzing with activity. A squirrel chatters, mallards swim, pine trees stretch their limbs, a doe and fawn rise from their grass bed and a black bear lazily scratches her back against a tree. This book reminds all readers to greet every day with a smile and sense of wonder.—Breana Roy

VITALS: The Jackpine River is 67 kilometers long (about 41 miles). This Ontario river starts southeast of Lake Nipigon, draining a watershed area of about 176 square miles. The Jackpine has a high gradient, with a mean slope of nine percent, and thus flows fast and clear. It empties into Lake Superior’s Nipigon Bay, just east of Kama Point on Hwy. 17.

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in 1996 reduced one of the best spots, the Slide Pool, to a riffle, and much of the best water below the bridge has been degraded. There are still pockets of holding water for fish. Anglers might be best off heading upstream to find spawning fish. Generally, because of thicker ice on Nipigon Bay, the runs east of Nipigon are a little later than the streams emptying into Thunder Bay. The best Jackpine steelhead runs are often in the middle of May.

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The Jackpine is small and swift, compared to another nearby steelhead destination, the Cypress River, and its steep gradient provides extra challenge for those hooked into a steelhead. The Jackpine also has a run of rainbow smelt in the spring, Rogers noted. COASTERS: Rogers said the Jackpine receives a spawning run of Lake Superior “coaster” brook trout between late September and October. The brook trout season, however, closes on Labor Day to protect spawning fish. FALL SALMON RUNS: There’s a pink salmon run on the Jackpine that typically goes from late August into September, Rogers said. Coho salmon also run the river from late September into October, he added.—Javier Serna

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APRIL AND MAY: As mentioned by Rogers, the stream is a good place for steelhead fishing in the spring. It is known for supporting a significant run of wild steelhead, and from a steelheader’s standpoint, is mainly a spring river. High water

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Fishin’ Fools By Joe Friedrichs

Julie Collman grew up fishing with her grandfather at 5 a.m. on Saturday mornings. | JULIE COLLMAN Eating mushy peanut butter sandwiches with her grandfather on Saturday mornings ranks among Julie Collman’s most treasured memories from her youth. Rain or shine, the duo would often head out before 5 a.m. to go fishing among the many scattered lakes in central Minnesota. And while this might not sound pleasant to some cartoon-watching youngsters as a means to spend their Saturday mornings, Collman said one thing sticks out above the rain-soaked sandwiches and the constant early mornings. “We always caught fish,” Collman said. The Cook County woman shares the love of fishing with her own daughter. Collman says she’s more active than ever when it comes to angling and the pursuit of fish. “I get out on all my days off,” she said. “Part of it is just to get out of cellphone range where I can’t be interrupted. And

Much like the dedicated staff of the United States Postal Service, neither rain nor sleet nor snow will keep this breed of fishermen and women away from their selected honey holes once the mood strikes. Often times, this desire to fish and experience all of nature’s elements seems to be something ingrained in them from an early age.

yes, it’s about fishing, but I also have the best experiences with wildlife while I’m out there. Watching eagles, learning more about the outdoors, weather patterns, all of it. Every time I go fishing, I learn something about nature.” Collman is among many North Shore anglers who go fishing simply because it’s what they enjoy doing. It’s how they get away from work and other responsibilities of everyday life. Though they fish often, anglers of this caliber are not necessarily fishing guides or so called “professionals.” Nor do they want to be. Some people like to go fishing simply because it’s what they want to do with their time. It’s not about money. It’s not about fame. For these men and women, it’s about embracing the many joys of fishing, not just the catching. Another angler of this stock is Grand Marais resident James Peterson. “As far back as I can remember I’ve en-

“I remember begging my dad to take me fishing even if it was storming outside,” Peterson said.

James Peterson is an avid fisherman. | JAMES PETERSON joyed fishing,” he said. “I remember my dad taking me as a little kid and I guess I just got hooked.”

And while there are a good number of anglers ranging from Two Harbors to Thunder Bay who have a deep passion for fishing, others come to the region who possess the same fishing drive but must travel to get here. And often times it’s worth the trip. Take Lukas Leaf, for example. Leaf, a resident of Minneapolis, makes several trips to the Boundary Waters Ca-

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Lukas Leaf frequently travels from Minneapolis to the BWCAW to fish. | LUKAS LEAF noe Area Wilderness each year with fishing rods always in tow. During the past year, Leaf has spent more than 30 days fishing in northeastern Minnesota. “For me, fishing is such a release from everyday life. It helps to shed stress and clear your mind,” he said. “My father calls venturing into the outdoors ‘going to church’ and I couldn’t agree more. Everyone, regardless if they know it or not, needs that opportunity to tighten their connection to nature.” And while the potential to land a trophy or stock a freezer with fish seems to be the lure pulling many anglers to the water, it can also simply be a catalyst to get people away from the grind and into the woods. Echoing the sentiments of the late Montana-based novelist Norman Maclean, author of A River Runs Through It, Collman described fishing as the ultimate escape. “When you have a fish on, the whole world is a fish,” she said. “You don’t think about anything else.” In addition to the physical side of actually getting to a body of water to fish, there is also the preparation aspect of angling. And despite decades of experience fishing for a variety of species, the preparing for and thinking about fishing never seems to grow old in the hearts of many anglers. “In some form or another I think about fishing on a daily basis,” Leaf said. “I’m always looking to increase my knowledge and discover new techniques and gear. I feel like I learn something every time I fish.”

Peterson said fishing is both relaxing and exciting, a seemingly rare combination for a hobby in these modern times and one that does not often involve the use of gadgets and technology. In fact, the unexpected remains part of the biggest attraction for most anglers. “One time I was jigging for walleyes near a river mouth and hooked into a 22-inch smallmouth bass,” Peterson said. “At first the fish stayed down deep and I wasn’t sure if it was a big walleye or not, but man what a fight!”

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It seems what distinguishes the weekend-warriors, including those who only go fishing when the sun is shining and the winds are calm, from those who feel something stronger pulling them out to enjoy the sport, is the ability to enjoy fishing even when the fish aren’t biting. “Getting away from all the craziness of life and enjoying nature is probably what does it for me the most,” Peterson said. If more people had the mindset that fishing, or any outdoor activity for that matter, isn’t about conquering, but rather a means to get outdoors and simply have fun, then perhaps the planet would be in a different condition than it is. “Fishing is such a great way to spend time with friends and family, as well as to meet new people,” Leaf said. “There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the world would be a better place if everyone could slow down, relax and get a line in the water.”

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Wild Traditions Foraging for Fiddleheads By Julia Prinselaar

Before planting the garden, or even working the soil, there are certain foods growing abundantly in wild spaces. As the snow melts, the rivers swell and overnight temperatures remain consistently above freezing, crowns of emerald-green ferns begin to peek through the forest floor. Fiddleheads are among the first flush of wild foods to become available in the spring. For anyone who forages for wild food, this is a really exciting time. Hunting for fiddleheads is an easy and accessible activity that can be done by people of all ages. You don’t need many tools, either. A simple utility knife and a plastic bag or container is really all that’s required.

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Many riparian zones (areas near water) are host to various species of wood ferns. While many of them are technically edible, ostrich ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris) are the ideal food, and are a traditional dish across Canada, especially in Quebec and New Brunswick. The young, coiled fronds look like the scroll of a violin as they are growing out of the ground, hence the name fiddlehead.

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garden harvest. But my frozen fiddlehead supply is dwindling. I can’t wait for warm, sunny afternoons so I can replenish my stock.

I was walking my dog on a new trail last spring and came across a massive patch of them, which made for a big reward. It was a little late in the season—the coils were starting to unfurl and look a little hairy—but I was able to pick a couple of bags and take them home for dinner, being careful to sustainably harvest only three fiddleheads (about half) per cluster.

I love growing food, but what I love most about foraging is that a lot of the work is already done. Unlike a garden that has to be tilled, fertilized, weeded, sown and worked every year through an incredible amount of planning and labour, wild foods abandon all of the rules. They thrive among other plants, coexist with competitors and haphazardly grow in a symphony of chaotic harmony.

When it comes to eating these vitamin-rich greens, which are considered a delicacy in some parts of the world, I like to boil them in a pot of water for 7 minutes or so, then drain and sautée in butter, sea salt and a hint of lemon at the end. Less is really more in this case, and it doesn’t take much to create a delicious side dish that goes really well with roasted deer or wild game. If you enjoy asparagus, chances are you’ll like the earthy taste of fiddleheads. Right now, my freezer has three types of wild game, a few backyard chickens, locally-pastured pork, some rhubarb, and whatever vegetables are left from last year’s

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After learning where fiddleheads grew and how to identify them, I was on the lookout for them everywhere. It’s one of the effects of learning a new wild food: once you get to know its habitat and what to look for, you get a sense for it and incidentally spot it everywhere.

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Last spring, I brought my two-year-old niece fiddlehead picking—she was happy just playing in the woods with dead leaves and sticks most of the time, but she picked the odd handful of young ferns and proudly dropped them into the bag. This year will be a lot more rewarding, now that she’s a little older and can really get into the hunt. Serious foragers tend to keep the location of their fiddlehead patches a secret, but I was lucky enough to be shown where they grow by my grandparents. They’ve been picking fiddleheads for years at a spot that’s a 30 minute drive from their home. There’s also a small patch of ferns growing along a creek a few blocks from where they live, so they use that area as an indicator of when they are ready. Once the creek side fiddleheads start coming up, they make a trip across town to go for the jackpot.

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With any wild food, harvesting sustainably is a critical part of foraging. Just because it grows wild does not mean it’s an infinite resource. It’s easy to get excited when fiddleheads poke through the ground in what seems to be an endless supply. But take caution and consider what might happen if everyone foraged for sustenance in our shared wild spaces and habitats. That may not seem like the ideal environment if you want specific yields, straight rows and identical looking crops, but that isn’t what wild is. Wildness takes you on adventures that are often humbling, unpredictable and really, just a whole lot of fun.

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On May 9, we’re treated to the spectacle of a small black dot crawling across the sun’s face. This is a rare transit of Mercury, when the little planet zips between Earth and the sun. The show runs from 6:13 a.m. to 1:42 p.m. A small telescope will reveal its journey, but viewers must take the same precautions as with an eclipse to protect both telescopes and eyes. Mercury’s transit comes on the heels of its April visit to the evening sky, when it emerged from behind the sun. Not to be outdone, Mars reaches the climax of its 2016 appearance in the early morning of the 22nd, when Earth laps the red planet in the orbital race and it shines opposite the sun in the sky. At opposition, as it is called, Mars will be a mere 47.4 million miles away, blazing like a fiery ruby just beyond the claws of Scorpius. It rises at sunset and stays up all night, moving from southeast to southwest.

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If you’re outside after Mars is well up in the east, but before 1:30 a.m., you’ll see Jupiter outshining everything else in the west and you can compare the bright red planet to the perennially brilliant golden one. One cautionary note: May’s full moon shines the night of the 21st-22nd, right above Mars and Saturn. You may want to view the planets 90 minutes before dawn a few days prior, or in the evening a few days afterward. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth campus. For more information and viewing schedules, see the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at www.d.umn.edu/planet.

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Strange Tales The Ancient Dugout Canoe By Elle AndraWarner

A rare artifact was pulled out of Lake Minnetonka’s North Arm Bay in August 1934 by Helmer and Arthur Gunnarson, sons of Gustave A. Gunnarson. It was an extremely dry summer, with the lake’s water level seven feet below its ordinary high water mark, resulting in a receded shoreline. The Gunnarsons were building an extension to their dock and couldn’t pound in one of the posts. Thinking they had hit a rock or log about 12-16 inches down, they started digging through the silt and mud, and they pulled out a well-preserved Native American dugout canoe. More than 80 years later, radiocarbon testing dated the ancient watercraft to be about 1,000 years old—the oldest dugout canoe ever found in Minnesota. The Gunnarsons donated the canoe to the Minnesota Archaeological Society (MAS). After being on display at various venues, it was sold in 1961 to its current owner, the Western Hennepin Country Pioneer Association (WHCPA), and added to their collection in Long Lake, Minnesota. The ancient dugout, which is 11 feet by nearly 1.5 feet, was on display in the museum’s hallway, when Maritime Heritage Minnesota archaeologists Ann Merriman and Chris Olson received a $9,000 state grant to radiocarbon date and study the Lake Minnetonka dugout canoe as well as seven other dugouts they located in Minnesota. The radiocarbon analysis dated the Lake Minnetonka wood to 1025-1165 A.D., which would put it into the Late Woodland Period of the Woodlands Culture. The results of the study by Merriman and Olson are outlined in their “Minnesota Dugout Canoe Project Report” (2014) for Maritime Heritage Minnesota. In addition to the Lake Minnetonka canoe, the report includes seven other dugout canoes: Big Swan Lake (AD 1039-1210), Chippewa River (AD 1436-1522), Minnesota River (AD 1626-1679); Dutch Lake/C. Maki (AD 1770-1830); Minnesota River Valley (AD 1790-1850); Rice Lake (AD 1790-1850), and Lake Auburn (AD 1920-1933). Dugout canoes are the oldest boats found by archaeologists. They were used by people around the world dating back to the Stone Age. In prehistoric times, people made dugout canoes by carving or hollowing out a large tree trunk, alternatively burning (to make it easier to chip out) and gouging with tools until it was hollowed. The exterior was also shaped using fire and stone tools.

The First Canoe “The dugout canoe was probably the first type of canoe made by indigenous groups across North America. It was constructed by selecting a tree of suitable size, which was then chopped or burned down at the base. The top of the tree would then be cut off, and the outside roughly shaped, while the inside was carefully burned and removed. Once the canoe was the desired size, many holes were drilled through it so as to gauge the thickness of the hull. Once the desired thickness had been reached, the holes were plugged in with wooden pegs. The canoe was then filled with hot water to soften the wood and make it more pliable. The sides of the canoe were stretched apart at the top and held apart by shaped rods called thwarts.”

In August 1934, the Gunnarson family discovered a dugout canoe as they were extending their dock on North Arm Bay. The canoe has been dated to 1025-1165 A.D., making it the oldest dugout canoe found in Minnesota. Pictured here is G. A. and Helmer Gunnarson moving a canoe. | WESTERN HENNEPIN COUNTY PIONEER ASSOCIATION The world’s oldest dugout canoe is considered to be the Pesse canoe in the Netherlands, carbon dated to be about 10,000 years old. Other noteworthy ancient dugouts include the 8,000-year-old Dufuna canoe from Nigeria (Africa’s oldest boat and the world’s third-oldest); and three dugouts from Germany near the old Hansaetic town of Stralsun, two of which were around 7,000 years old and a third, 6,000 years old. Many dugout canoes have been found in northern Europe, with the oldest being made of linden wood and found in Denmark in 2001. It was carbon dated to around 7,000 years old. While dugout canoes have been found across North America, the earliest dugout in the Great Lakes region was discovered in 1996 by a 12-year-old girl and her grandmother in Lake Mary, Kenosha County, Wisconsin and carbon dated to be 2,000 years old. They were boating when they saw a piece of wood sticking out of the mud. They left it in place for underwater archaeologists from Wisconsin Historical Society to investigate. In the 21st century, the traditional dugout canoe culture still survives in places, including Estonia in Northern Europe. Each year, when seasonal flooding covers 175-square-kilometres of Soomaa National Park, some local villagers use dugout canoes (“haabjas”) made of aspen to get around, just like their ancestors did in ancient times. Nowadays, international visitors came to take canoe-building workshops and explore the flooded wilderness area of bogs, forests, rivers and meadows, an ecotourism experience being promoted

as “preserving Estonian dugout canoe history through tourism.” During World War II, a traditional dugout canoe probably saved the life of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Two men from Solomon Island in their dugout canoe found Kennedy and his surviving crew shipwrecked after their PT-109 was rammed and wrecked by a Japanese destroyer in the Pacific Ocean in August 1943. Kennedy and his men swam 3.5 miles (6 km) to nearby Plum Pudding Island. They survived on coconuts and fresh water for six days before being found by the two islanders. Kennedy sent a carved message on a coconut husk with the islanders who rowed 40 miles (65 km) through hostile waters patrolled by the Japanese, to

Monk, Kimberley E. (1999). “The Development of Aboriginal Watercraft in the Great Lakes Region,” The University of Western Ontario Journal of Anthropology: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 9.

an Australian military unit which arranged for a rescue. The island was later renamed Kennedy Island. Dugout canoes were also thought to have brought the original inhabitants of Hawaii from British Columbia (B.C.). To test this theory, three B.C. adventurers successfully sailed in 1978 from Vancouver to Hawaii in their 40-foot (12-metre) Haidastyle dugout canoe made of Douglas fir. They arrived in Waikiki after 54 days at sea, having travelled 4,500 miles. Back at Long Lake, the dugout canoe from Lake Minnetonka is now the WHCPA museum’s centerpiece, a fitting permanent home about six miles from where it was first discovered by the Gunnarson brothers.

LAKE SUPERIOR - ONTARIO BLACK BAY

FOR SALE

US residents pay 30% to 40% LESS dependent on currency exchange rate. Beautiful location 20 miles east of Thunder Bay (Pass Lake-Sibley area) 2200 square foot home - guest house - large garage. 1.4 acres 544’ of contoured shoreline, private bay, new 80 foot deep water dock. Excellent fishing; boating and hunting. $649,000 CANADIAN FUNDS

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

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2 BR 2 BA upper unit. Incredible lake views & refined interior. Great rental income history.

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Temperance Landing On the shores of Lake Superior in Tofte, Minnesota

Deb Niemisto 218-370-8434

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1 Norwood Shores - Lutsen Lake Superior Townhome

120 White Sky - Lutsen Beautiful Caribou Lake

Enjoy your days on Lake Superior in Lutsen with this 2 BR, 1 BA four season low maintenance Townhome. MLS 2184109 $235,000

Immaculate 3 BD, 2 BA Lake Home, furnished and ready for YOU! Bunkhouse, fireplace, garage on premiere Lutsen lake. It’s all here!! MLS 2313210 $549,000

Main 3 BD Guest house,and a proven 3 unit rental to offset expenses with Lake Superior several feet away. MLS 2288861 $449,000

Lake Superior- Tofte 6512 Aspenwood Dr

Superior Lake Home 23 Norwood East - Lutsen

7072 Two Moose Trail Wilson Lake - Finland

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3 BDRM, 3 BA townhome with all the comforts, open concept, fireplaces, attached garage, master suite, deck, patio, access to lake, low HOA fees, stellar shape. MLS 6020760 $394,500

Furnished 3 BD, 4 BA with attached garage, new W/D and owners suite on main floor. 600’ shared shoreline, small established association with low dues. MLS 6021331 $695,000

Clara Lake Lot - Lutsen 15 Island Circle Drive

Commercial - 126 Airport Rd Grand Marais Airport

SW facing Clara Lk lot minutes away from Lutsen and Grand Marais. Year round access, electric at road, many trails & lakes nearby. MLS 6019732. $149,000

Commercial hanger, heated, electric, insulated, rental income. MLS 2116969 $249,900

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Caribou Highlands Resort Lutsen - Condo for Sale

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Rental revenue to offset expenses, 1 bedroom, sleeps four, fireplace and many amenities. Interior currently undergoing total remodel. Buy Now MLS 2307765 $77,000

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Experience Solitude on one of the most beautiful lakes around. Acreage with many amenities ready for use & enjoyment. MLS 2294912 $249,000

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Near Paradise Beach 5 acre parcel to enjoy life near the shore with Lake Superior views. MLS 2308738 $39,900 20 Acres - Lutsen Caribou Trail. MLS 6001675 $125,000

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Lutsen, MN 1044 Caribou Trail

MLS #2251198 $595,000

Year round home on bay of Caribou Lake. Access from Caribou Tr. This 150’ lakeshore parcel is located on the private outlet cove of Caribou Lake. Immaculate grounds with towering White Pines. * 150’ Lakeshore * 3 bedrooms – 1 bath * Open area kitchen and dining.

48 County Road 34

to find over 5 acres and nearly 400’ of Lake Superior Shoreline in the Lutsen area. Well, here it is. This property is accompanied by a three bedroom lake home that was built for the ages. The lake home is timeless with respect to design and architecture. Three bedrooms, one bath with a Great Room and wood fireplace. Recent updates to kitchen and bathroom. Sincerely, likely some of the best views on the entire north shore with moderate stair access to ledge rock shoreline.Property is currently in the process of an Administration Sub-Division and what is shown on the attached map is two additional parcels with Lake Superior Shoreline with building sites above the gravel road. Parcels 2 and 3 are separate from this transactions and are available for $50,000 each. If desired to be purchased with the main property the overall property will consist of over 12 acres 855’ of total shoreline.

Lutsen, MN

Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course Homesite.

Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7971

MLS# 2313086 $635,000

This Mountain home is tastefully designed including architectural detail throughout. Likely one of the most remarkable views (and sunsets) on the entire North Coast of Lake Superior and one of only four private homes adjacent to Lutsen Mountains providing ski-in, ski-out access and private drive. This 3,400 sq ft home is complimented with nearly 2,000 sq ft of view decks, gazebo and hot tub. Luxurious master suite with ensuite master bath with two other larger bedrooms each including their own ensuite bath. Beautiful Timber Frame Great Room addition completed in 2004. Original home built in 1993. Open kitchen (stainless and granite), dining and living area. Two wood burning fireplaces. Large private study/home office and detached heated building for additional office. Beautiful landscaping, perennial gardens, walkways and unique tees and shrubs. Sincerely, this is an opportunity that seldom if ever presents itself in all of Cook County

MLS# 2020244 $319,900

It’s simply unusual

Mike Larson 218-370-1536

Lutsen, MN

31 Eagle Mountain Ln

MLS 602078 $59,000

This development is fast becoming recognized as the “Beaver Creek” of the North Shore and this is a very nice opportunity to purchase a lot for under $60,000 and build your home…..and this is the only lot available for sale as the original development is now sold-out. This lot fronts River 6 fairway at Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course and the River 9 was recently renovated as part of a nearly $5 million overall course improvement project. This lot is a part of a common water common septic system as part of the association. Therefore, water and septic is available curbside and that in and of itself is a significant benefit. Driveway stub already in. This is a very nice opportunity. Tax value is $84,200. Owner Agent.

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Lutsen, MN 261 CapsTrail, Tait Lake

MLS# 6020959 $299,750

Tait Lake in Lutsen. Wonderfully appointed and extremely well maintained 2 bedroom, loft and 2 bath south facing home on a 2.9 acre parcel and 190’ of shoreline with dock. Abundance of natural light throughout the home. New addition in 2006 includes second bedroom, bathroom hallway and laundry. Office added in 2011 (could be converted to third bedroom). Excellent value. Call Katterine or Mike today for your private showing.

Lutsen, MN 21 Tall Timber Trail

Unit A MLS#2308962 $389,000 Unit B MLS#2308961 $329,000

Beautiful Heritage Townhome overlooking Lake Superior, adjacent to Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course and near the base operations at Lutsen Mountains - simply a great location. This three bedroom three bath townhome is tastefully appointed with granite and stainless throughout the kitchen, windows providing outstanding views of Lake Superior while overlooking Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course.

When you visit our website www.lutsenrealestategroup.com you will find additional information on all properties in the area accompanied by multiple photographs for a more comprehensive overview of properties you may be interested in.

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Lynne Luban

Call: 218-591-0985 Email: stphn.carlson@gmail.com or Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

OVER 4,000 FT FRONTAGE ALONG THE BAPTISIM RIVER One of a kind property on the sought after Baptism River. This 140 acres has over 4,000 feet of frontage on the Baptism just off Mattson Rd near Finland Mn. Privacy is what this is all about. For more information call 218-591-0985, email to stphn.carlson@gmail.com or Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

MLS# 6007921 $282,500 OTHER PROPERTIES AVAILIBLE

Realtor Specializing in Urban Cabins/Condos and Up North Living for 10 years. Cell: 612-599-6986 Email: lynneluban@mac.com

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6541 HWY 61, FINLAND Steve Carlson 218-591-0985 stphn.carlson@gmail.com Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

This 2 bedroom 1 ba with attached garage on 1.09 acres in Finland is perfect and ready to move into. Close to snowmobile and ATV trails. Lots of outdoor activity available and yet close to amenities.

Great home or vacation home with rental availability. This beautiful sunny 3 BR, 2 BA home has in floor heat on main level with floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace. Pine ceilings throughout adds to the charm of up north living. With 2 secluded patios great for enjoying warm summers. Walk across street to deeded access of 900 ft lakeshore on Devil Track Lake. Only 8 miles to Grand Marais. Sold furnished.

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REALTORS®: Mike Raymond, Broker • Gail J. Englund, GRI • Doug Anderson, Realtor Sandra McHugh, Realtor • Jack McHugh, Realtor • Linda Garrity, Realtor • Larry Dean, Realtor

Red Pine Realty • (800) 387-9599 (218) 387-9599 • Fax (218) 387-9598 • info@RedPineRealty.com PO Box 938, 14 S. Broadway, Grand Marais, MN 55604

LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES SCENIC SETTING - TIMBER FRAME COTTAGES. Two charming

timber-framed cottages perched on dramatic Lake Superior shoreline in Grand Marais. Spectacular views of Sawtooth Mountains - west, and Grand Marais lighthouse - east. Easy walking distance to downtown. The deep woods on 5+ acres boasts 475 feet of accessible coves, beaches and sloping ledgerock shore. The main cottage features a pass-through stone fireplace, maple and ceramic floors, custom cabinets and built-ins created from the same recycled douglas fir timbers (from an 1890's Chicago warehouse) that frame the ceiling structure. There are even custom made doors from Montana. Dramatic views and joyous sunlight flood into every room from many windows. Walk the winding path to the guest cottage with many matching features. It provides great privacy for guests. Decks and patios joined by paths to the expansive shoreline features make a private park. Comes furnished with mission oak Stickley furniture and is ready to move in. MLS# 6020599 $1,199,000

TIMBER FRAMED DREAM. Remarkable

opportunity at a price that's lower than what it cost to build this beautiful Mulfinger designed Lake Superior home! The layout is ideal and suitable for a couple or a sizable crew. Tasteful, well thought out & comfortable details. Top notch appliances incl. Jenn air cooktop, custom cherry cabinetry, black iron custom forged hardware, central air, Hardie Board siding, 40 yr. archit. shingles, custom front door w/ stained glass, and lovely screen porch. The open main level floor plan offers views of the 2-story Montana stone wood-burning fireplace from the kitchen, liv. room & din. room. Over-sized heated 2 car garage has a 3 bed guest room above with a 1/4 bath. MLS# 6020882 $925,000

CUSTOM LAKE SUPERIOR HOME. Custom

designed and built Lake Superior home. Great attention to detail and quality with custom kitchen cabinets, full stone fireplace, hammer beam trusses, hardwood floors, custom ash-bentwood stair, and huge windows bringing in the light and moods of the big lake. Other features include a gourmet kitchen, pantry, laundry/mudroom, attached & heated 2-car garage, stone foundation and cedar shingle siding giving the home and architecture a Prairie School look and feel. There is a fantastic three-season porch to enjoy morning coffee or while away the summer evenings. The master bedroom looks out at the lake, with walk-in closet, built-ins and a master bath with private cedar sauna. The 5.34-acre property is secluded and private with 224 feet of accessible shoreline. There are gardens, wildflowers and a flowing water feature. There is a huge outbuilding designed to match the house and hold your big-water boat and RV, plus room for more storage or finished space above. MLS# 6020825 $824,900

SUPERIOR AFRAME. This 3,300 sq ft

Lake Superior home with original A-Frame was expanded in 2006, adding 2,000 sq ft w/quality finishes. Stunning kitchen with large island, hickory cabinets, granite & lake views. 3 bdr, 3 bath, large gathering spaces and deck. Master bdrm with attached whirlpool/glass shower. Sleeps 12+. 418’ frontage and extra large lot size for privacy and expansive views. Enjoy working from home with broadband Internet! Tettegouche State Park, Palisades and Silver Bay Marina are all within 3 miles! MLS# 2313080 $649,900

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, STUNNING SHORELINE. Elegant and

comfortable 3 bdrm, 2 bath contemporary home, architecturally designed and built to fit into the ledge rock hillside of Chimney Rock. Beautifully wooded, and private, with lichen-covered dramatic rocks and panoramic lake views on 223 feet of easily accessed Lake Superior shore. The great room is shared with the gourmet kitchen, formal dining, and living area centered around the Finnish fireplace. The master suite is a lovely open space with a private office, plus quiet reading corner. The master bath suite is exceptional. Upgrades throughout, beautiful maple flooring, fabulous storage on all three levels. MLS# 2308811 $750,000

2 SPECTACULAR LAKE SUPERIOR LOTS AT TERRACE POINT. Outstanding shoreline views all the way to Artist Point & Grand Marais. Each has dramatic shoreline. Great location west of town. Priced at MLS# 2013836, $600,000 & MLS# 2051958 $300,000 CHARMING, ORIGINAL LOG COTTAGE. Beautiful 1-bdrm

cabin. New addition includes sunroom, bathroom, and a wrap around deck. The focal point is the great stone fireplace. New sauna. Gorgeous, easily accessed shoreline with spectacular ledge rock and 5+ acres. New Anderson windows. Truly a darling hideaway! MLS# 2309184 $449,900 SPECTACULAR LAKE SUPERIOR LOT. Framed by palisades, the nicely wooded property has two or more perfect sites on which to build your special lake home. Views are classic old North Shore looking over Chicago Bay. Shared septic system is in place.

MLS# 2308784 $365,000 LAKE SUPERIOR COTTAGE. Exceptional Lake Superior

property in highly regarded Lutsen area. 150 feet of accessible ledge rock and gravel beach shoreline with long magnificent views up and down the shore. The 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin could be refurbished or this could be the build site for your north shore getaway. MLS# 2309109 $349,000

LOVELY LAKE SUPERIOR LOT – LUTSEN.

Great lot with excellent site for walkout. Surveyed and level open location for your new home. Parcel has a very neat, private cove and meandering 447' of shoreline. MLS # 2313294 $329,000

PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY. Beautiful, very private 1.84 acre residential lot with 240 ft of Lake Superior shoreline in the Chimney Rock Platted Development. Premier quality with stunning elevated and panoramic views of the lake. MLS# 2313197 $249,900

A UNIQUE AND SPECTACULAR BUILDING SITE ON LAKE SUPERIOR. This site is build-ready for your

dream home or cottage, with spectacular views and privacy. All hookups are ready - septic, water, electric, phone and propane - with Association shared expenses. This lot was blasted, prepped and is waiting for construction. House plans are available. There is a garage lot included. Only 8 owners share this park-like former resort property with 315 feet of gentle lake shore and 1000' of dramatic river frontage on 8 acres. You won't find a more affordable lot on the big lake! MLS 6019661 $99,900

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES TOTAL PEACE, PRIVACY AND SOLITUDE ARE FOUND RIGHT HERE! Spectacular cus-

tom executive log home and retreat located on 2 lots, 750' of shoreline and almost 10 acres on pristine Greenwood Lake. The main home consists of 3000+/- sq ft of living space. 3 bedrooms including a lovely master suite. Kitchen, dining room, living room, sitting room, utility room, and large upstairs loft with 2 bedrooms, entertainment area. The lake view is spectacular through lots of glass from all the rooms. MLS# 2183279 $895,000

CASCADE LAKE RETREAT. Just you the lake and the

wilderness. This is the only private land on the lake. Enjoy the utmost privacy and unspoiled wilderness views with 87 acres and 3000 feet of shoreline on Cascade Lake. There is a neat, well-maintained cabin, sauna, dock and outhouse. Easy year-round access. Great fishing and wildlife sightings. This is one of the last of its kind in Cook County. MLS# 2309037 $669,000

SOLITUDE ON TAIT LAKE. Spacious

3 bdrm, 2 bath home on 2.5 acres features a GREAT great room, gourmet kitchen with all stainless steel appliances. Charming master suite has sliding glass and lake view. Stunning open beamed ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, cozy loft and a huge screened porch. Comfortably sleeps 10-12. Detached garage. MLS# 2312977 $559,500

GUNFLINT LAKE FORLEThisG SAHOME-CEDAR quality built and EST.IN

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classic mature cedar forest on 200 feet of accessible shoreline. Interior features include cedar paneling, huge windows, oak hardwood floors and beautiful stone fireplace with built-in bookshelves. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, large detached garage. MLS# 2305777 $468,900

PRIVACY ON PIKE LAKE! End-of-road loca-

tion, bordered by USFS land & meandering 584’ shoreline jutting into lake for max views. Highly sought after vacation rental - use when you want & recoup expenses when not. Charming 1 bdrm (plus sleeping loft), 1 bath cabin w/ cedar siding & knotty pine. Lg kitch w/brkfst bar, open concept dining/living. Woodburning stove, wraparound deck. MLS# 2308988 $395,000

PRIME PIKE LAKE CABINS.

Private Lake Home or successful vacation rental w/ solid customer base already established. Cabins are set on over ½ an acre of quiet, peaceful grounds & include 200’ of gorgeous shoreline. Modern dock, artfully crafted slate fire pit, screen porch/boathouse.

Many improvements and upgrades. MLS # 2313304 $379,000

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES CHARMING CABIN ON SEAGULL LAKE.

Lovely 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin with 233’ of gentle shoreline with breathtaking views of the lake and islands. Wrap around decking sets only 35 feet from the water's edge. Beautifully appointed, open living space will be sold furnished with a few exceptions of personal property. Crafted built-ins and storage space. Too much to mention! MLS# 2309233 $355,500

NEW! LOG CABIN GETAWAY. Once "Aspen

Annie's" north woods road house, now your log cabin getaway on beautiful and serene Aspen Lake. Easy year round access. Newer insulated roof and new septic system. In the heart of the most pristine lake country and old white pine forest in the north shore area. 5+ acres border on County and US Forest public land to the north. Includes 12 X 8 storage shed and very nice new 8 x 8 wood shed. Level, easily accessible shoreline. MLS#: 6021562 $279,000

CLASSIC CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE. Well

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

MLS# 2309283 $259,000 WILDERNESS SETTING - TUCKER LAKE. A per-

fect place for your cabin or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. 3.68 acres and 554’ shoreline. There are only a few parcels on this peninsula. Property boasts two lots – one on each side. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access. MLS# 2309237 $229,900

BEAUTIFUL, LARGE LOT ON GULL LAKE.

Over 342 feet of shoreline and 4 acres. A great location and many excellent building sites. There is a magnificent panoramic view of the lake with easy access to the water’s edge. The property is perfect for a trophy walleye fisherman! MLS# 2308946 $220,000

SECLUDED AND PEACEFUL - MCFARLAND LAKE.

Quality built cabin tucked in a mature cedar forest with great views of the palisade. Features custom built cabinets and bookshelves, large deck, and it's set up as a simple lake retreat. There is 1 bedroom plus a loft, nice kitchen and dining area with a cozy living area with wood stove. There’s a large work/storage shed, plus a beautiful cedar sauna and deck. Comes furnished and includes the dock, boat, canoe and kayak. It's just waiting for your wilderness adventures, only a short paddle to the BWCAW. McFarland Lake has two BWCAW entry points into Pine Lake or John Lake, and is surrounded by the wilderness at the end of the Arrowhead Trail. Great fishing, canoeing, and hiking on the Border Route Trail. MLS# 6020639 $219,000

NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Remote water only

access from the US side of the border, or drive in from the Ontario side. Stunning views and easy access to the border lakes and the Royal River on the east end of the BWCA. Lovely 2 bdrm cabin with sauna. The private 200’ of lake-front lot has gentle shoreline and great views. MLS# 2309250 $189,000

POPLAR LAKE-BWCAW ACCESS. Nice 2.11 acre lot with beau-

tiful west views of the lake and 244 feet of shore tucked in a quiet bay, perfect for swimming. A small, updated cabin sits right at the water's edge and includes 1 bdr, new kitchen, stone fireplace, and huge windows. Newer composting outhouse and a shower house. Plenty of room for a main home and garage. Septic sites are located. MLS# 6021031 $185,000

CONDOMINIUMS

LEVEL LOT, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE.

This Devil Track Lake lot has easy access from county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200 ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here. MLS# 6020625 $198,900

GREAT PIKE LAKE CABIN. This 2 bedroom cabin

is in great condition - it's ready for you to move in and start enjoying the lake. It sits privately within a common interest community shared with 4 other cottages. Large deck, storage shed, and 300 ft of shoreline. The lake views are great. Live here, rent it, or enjoy your weekend escapes. MLS# 6020563 $184,900

LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a remote wilderness lake with only a few privately owned parcels on the water. The lots are all 20 acres in size with 600 feet of shoreline. This great lot has huge white pines, a cabin site on a knoll looking south over the whole lake and great accessible shoreline for your dock. MLS# 6019597 $179,000 BEAUTIFUL LOON LAKE LOTS. Solitude on the south side of Loon Lake. Two lots with over 200’ of wonderful shoreline each. Private road, electric available. MLS# 2309227 & 2309228 $179,000 each SOLITUDE ON LOON LAKE. These 1-2 acre lots are located on the south side of Loon Lake and offer great lake views, 152-218’ beautiful shoreline and many nice trees. The main road is in place and power is on the lot line. MLS# 2093855, 2159458, 2309227, 2309228 $175,000 and up ASTOUNDING VIEWS ON GREENWOOD. 2.10 acre lot on

Greenwood Lake with 230’ lakeshore. Southwest location with incredible views down the lake. Surveyed and ready to build your dream home or cabin. Easy year round access and only 20 minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 2308929 $159,500 QUALITY DEVIL TRACK LAKE LOT. Wooded south shore lot with easy shoreline and great views from excellent building sites. 150 ft frontage. Power/phone. More lakeshore land available. MLS# 6020623 $149,900 CARIBOU LAKE - HOME SITE. New price is well below tax assessed value, and seller is open to offers. Magnificent old-growth cedar and maple trees frame a corner lot with a great, high build site on Sawmill Bay. 5.34 acres and 185’ lake frontage. MLS# 2203572 $95,000 LOTS ON NINEMILE LAKE. Two beautiful, large lots on Ninemile Lake in Finland. Lots adjoin Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area with excellent shoreline and views. Power and year round access! MLS #6019489 $89,300, MLS #6019492 $97,900 SNOWSHOE RUN LOTS. Set along a high ridge overlooking Hare Lake in a mature northern hardwood forest. Year-round plowed and maintained county roads, power at each property and a clear water trout lake. These beautiful home sites were planned for generations of enjoyment and are protected by covenants. MLS#

6019490 - 6019496, 6019498 Lake lot prices start at $48,800

CONDOMINIUMS THREE-LEVEL LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO.

Beautiful views and quality finishes. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, accommodates 10. Outdoor access from each level with two decks and a patio right on the shore. Main floor has open floor plan with great room, kitchen and dining room - perfect for entertaining. Attached garage is a rarity on the shore. MLS# 2312996 $374,900

LOG CABIN CHARM.

This gorgeous lower level unit walks out to Lake Superior and has been updated with top-notch finishes. Open concept floor plan, bamboo flooring, stainless steel appliances, and stunning log cabin walls in the bedroom. Consistently one of the highest income-generating rental units as it has the only in-unit whirlpool at CL! Beautifully decorated--for the right price this unit could come fully-furnished, allowing new owners to begin earning rental revenues immediately. Chateau LeVeaux recently upgraded their common deck and the views are simply phenomenal! MLS# 6020672 $81,900

NEW! LOVELY LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO. Tastefully updated features

throughout with main level location, this condo sits close to the pool area, the outdoor firepit and grill area in addition to the stairway that leads to the stunning shoreline. Private and quiet. Attractive rental revenues. MLS# 6021045 $82,500

LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO/ TOFTE. Great lake views from this 2

bedroom + loft unit with 2 baths, fireplace, balcony looking up the shore. Chateau LeVeaux offers many updated amenities, indoor pool, sauna, game room, and on-site manager. MLS# 2276189 $80,000

HOMES & CABINS NEW! MAPLE HILL HOME IN ENCHANTED FOREST.

This 3 bdrm, 2 bath split entry sits in a mature pine forest with tons of seclusion and northwoods appeal on 28 acres. Lrg stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, open plan living-dining-kitchen with patio door to the deck. 1.5-car garage with finished space above plus 30 x 40 shop building. Great location near town, but tucked away in the majestic pines for peaceful privacy. MLS# 6020988 $389,900

BEAUTIFUL GRAND MARAIS HOME. Nice family

home in Grand Marais with large rental income unit. Total of 5-bdrs, 3-baths, AandL2E G Scorner two-car garages on an extra-largeN DlotIN E Pis beautiful with city services. Upper level and spacious, and includes 3 beds, 2 baths, lovely finishes and tons of storage. Lower level unit has 2 beds, 1 bath, separate entrance and laundry, and attached garage. Large landscaped yard with potting shed and detached, insulated garage. MLS# 2285659 $324,900

CLASSIC FARM HOUSE AND 20 ACRES. Simply charming country home

with outbuildings and some pasture for your horse! The 3 bdr, 2 bath home has a country kitchen/dining room, huge living room, comfortable den with built-in bookshelves, 3 season porch and full basement with workshop. The land is special with a large wildlife pond, planted pines, open meadow and potential for a lake view. More land is available. MLS# 2309191 $309,000

REMOTE HIDE-A-WAY.

Charming custom built 2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space . Generator power and over 100 acres to explore. MLS# 2308912 $299,500

HOVLAND OPPORTUNITY.

Large home or commercial opportunity on Hwy 61 between Hovland and Grand Portage. This 7 bdrm, 3 bath home has resort/commercial zoning allowing for many options. Located on the scenic Reservation River at the gateway to the most picturesque corner of Minnesota's North Shore. Large deck, stone fireplace, Lake Superior views, +/- 500' of rushing river frontage. A great home for a large family, or your business dream. MLS# 2313085, 2313088 $289,900

HOBBY FARM OR LOTS OF IDEAS. This large property features open

meadows, gardens, orchards, and a beautiful river. The living quarters with 4 bdrms, 2 baths and open living space is located above a 6-stall horse barn. A large pole barn, huge gathering hall, garage and various storage sheds provide lots of sheltered space. Two wells and septic systems. Easy county road access. What's your idea? MLS# 6018972 $279,900

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HOMES & CABINS NEW! FAMILY HOME ON 5 WOODED ACRES. Newer

3 bed, 3 bath home 10 minutes from town, yet in the county! Enough living space for a large family, OR rent out the basement and save on your mortgage! Wrap around deck & cheerful open design with lots of sunlight. IN FLOOR HEAT! Large yard surrounded by mixed forest. Oak floor in the dining room and kitchen, walk in pantry, and a great kitchen island. Fireplace and private office/ den. The laundry is upstairs! The basement has a separate entrance and a large storage room. One bdrm downstairs, but there is room for another. Downstairs kitchen is completely finished. MLS#: 6021541 $269,900

MANY OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN CASCADE STATE PARK. Enjoy being

surrounded by and within the boundaries of Cascade State Park while taking in the amazing views of Lake Superior. This 3 bdrm, 2 bath home has been used as a successful vacation rental, a long-term rental and a primary residence in the past. Hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and nice sized rooms with a lot of windows to catch those lake breezes! MLS# 2309172 $234,900

THE PRICE RANGE PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR! This

single level, 3 bdrm 2 bath home on 3 acres has been well maintained. The large great/ family room has many windows facing the lake with a wrap around deck on the outside. The windows have been updated. Master bdrm has a full bath and plenty of closet space. The efficient, wood burning stove helps keep the heating bills down and can warm up the whole house. The tree lined property has a paved circular driveway, and lrg 2 car garage plus storage shed. MLS# 6019555 $219,900

SUNNY DISPOSITION.

Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath country home on 10 acres in Hovland area. Bright and sunny living room, with beamed cathedral ceilings, open floor plan, new flooring, updated kitchen with new appliances. Master bdr with bath, 2 lower level bedrooms with family room. Large open and private yard. Large 2-car garage with workshop. MLS# 6020667 $198,000

LOG CABIN NEAR TOM LAKE. Charming log cabin perfectly

sited for seasonal views of Tom Lake. Solidly built with timber frame & logs, paned windows, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, & metal roof. Large loft bedroom. Covered front porch complete with swing. Ready for your finishing touches! 78 acres of forested land, with year-round access on plowed roads. Furnishings & generator included. MLS# 2313187 $192,900

CABINS IN THE WOOD. Only a stone’s throw

to Gunflint Lake with nice views of the lake and Canadian shore, these 9 acres are nicely wooded and feel secluded. There is a super charming log sauna and two small cabins, ready for you to move in. A storage shed and outhouse are included. It adjoins federal land and you could walk to the BWCAW, or drive to the public landing just down the road. MLS# 2305426 $124,900

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

ESCAPIST’S CABIN – HOVLAND. Cozy cabinSonALE

43 acres with all the comforts NDING Eyou need. Trails lead to StateP land on two sides. Year round access and close to Tom Lake, yet with deep seclusion.

MLS# 2313225 $79,900 RECREATIONAL BASE CAMP. Great Tofte lot has 2 garage buildings. They could easily become living space, one has a second story. Property has room for a home with views of a dramatic creek gorge with waterfall and Lake Superior view. 4.54 acres, year-round road, power, phone. MLS# 6019481 $179,900 NORTH SHORE RETREAT. Here is one of those little cabins waiting

for you to turn it into a place to call home, or a weekend retreat. Located on the Lake Superior side of Highway 61, these 3.8 acres have decent lake views and the property is accessed from a private road off of the highway. The one-room cabin is kind of rough, but maybe this is the project you've been looking for. MLS# 6020252 $40,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES OUTPOST MOTEL. Imagine yourself living the dream of owning a business and having your home overlooking Lake Superior! Customers love drinking their coffee as they look out at the big lake each morning. This motel has had a steady income stream for over 25 years that helped them raise their family. LOCATION! Only 9 miles from town with trails that connect the Outpost to the Kadunce River Park and Lake Superior Hiking trails. The motel has 9 smaller queen units, and 5 kitchen units with 2 queen beds (some with extra living room space). OWNER/MANAGER HOME: This 3 bedroom home overlooks the Lake and has a bath and a half. Currently the owners use the connected garage as their laundry room for the motel. SEPTIC and WELL: The property has a large trench system and it has been maintained with no compliance problems noted by the county. Three wells service the motel. ROOM FOR GROWTH! This motel sits on 17 acres of land to build new units! MLS# 6020562 $620,000 RENTAL COTTAGES - GOOD HISTORY - GREAT LAKE.

Devil Track Cabins have been a long standing seasonal resort on the beautiful north shore of Devil Track Lake. 5 cabins plus an owner's cabin needing renovation - a manageable operation for a retired couple, or as a family retreat. Great potential as vacation rental business. Classic charm, nice lake views. private setting. MLS# 6019988 $389,000 UNIQUE COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY! Housing options include condos, apartments, twin homes - quadplexes, or trailer parks. City approvals may be necessary. A preliminary plat exists for 22 twin homes, but alter as you wish. Other commercial ventures possible. Great location in town with lake views and access to public utilities. The property includes a 3 bdrm owner's home, small storage garage, 7 cabins and 11 trailer home sites (rented monthly), a small campground/RV park with hook-ups, shower/laundry house, and 5 additional wooded acres. This could be the commercial project you've been looking for! Help solve the local housing shortage. MLS# 6020750 $299,000

BIG OPPORTUNITY, MANY POSSIBILITIES. Prime commercial

location in Hovland, 1000 feet of Highway 61 frontage. Large commercial space with a small 2 bedroom home and 1 functioning rental cottage. Many new improvements and upgrades. Two more small cabins could be rented, and there's room for many more...or other possibilities. Large 2-car garage plus two sheds. MLS# 2308736 $297,500 PRICE REDUCED!

GRAND MARAIS PROFESSIONAL BUILDING. The options here are endless

and the opportunity is great. Ample parking, grassy, yard-like grounds and a nice sized storage building. Several offices walk out to the back yard. Own/occupy the entire building, rent out one side & offset your ownership costs, create "condo offices" & offer space to a variety of entities... many avenues one could take! The building is in wonderful condition and is ready for business. MLS# 6020220 $269,900

GRAND MARAIS CABINS. Good income property

with long-term tenants. All 5 cabins have had ongoing upgrades - roofs, baths, plumbing, heating. Cabin 1 has fireplace. Charming touches.

MLS# 2312978 $210,000 COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN. Two commercial-zoned

lots fronting Hwy. 61 in Lutsen across from Lockport Store. Great visibility, nice forest, lake view. Third lot to north is zoned residential. Bring your business idea! MLS# 6020464 $179,000 CEDAR GROVE BUSINESS PARK LOTS. Cedar Grove Business Park is the ideal location for your existing business or new start-up! Conveniently located in Grand Marais, near the start of the iconic Gunflint Trail. Full infrastructure in place including paved streets, municipal sewer and water, electric and telephone. Call us today for a guided tour of this unique and affordable business park opportunity.

RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE STUNNING LITTLE DEVIL TRACK RIVER FRONTAGE. Nice 6 acre property with 350 ft river frontage. Pincush-

ion Trail access provides a unique opportunity for skiers, hikers and mt bikers. Trail easement runs thru property with covenants to protect the trails. Zoned Resort/Commercial. MLS# 6019560 $103,900

DRAMATIC CASCADE RIVER PROPERTY. River splits the

20 acre property - never look at a neighbor across the river.The dozen large private parcels in this "island" of private land are surrounded by federal and state forest lands. New road access. Good building site, septic sites located. Association owned common property at spectacular Twin Falls waterfalls with association trail. Great boulder-strewn North Shore stream just north of Cascade State Park. Remote, yet only 15 minutes to Grand Marais. MLS# 6020527 $74,900 WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION.Three 40 acre lots with 600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded. MLS# 6021356 $64,900 or MLS#

6021357 $74,900 or MLS# 6021358 $74,900. GRAND MARAIS - CITY LOT ON CREEK. Wooded

lot with City services: water, sewer and electric at site. Nice south exposure and frontage on scenic Cedar Creek. Quiet street. MLS# 2125228 $59,900 LAND ON THE FLUTE REED RIVER. Enjoy privacy and seclusion in a deep 13 acre parcel with over 300 feet of trout stream in Hovland. Easy access with power, phone and broadband. Nice build sites. MLS# 2313215 $49,900

500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful rolling land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Mons Creek meanders through the property border where it abuts state land. Great hunting land with fishing lakes nearby.

MLS# 6021088 $39,900

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MALCOLM CLARK, Broker COBINOSH ISLAND, ROSSPORT

Wholly owned island in Lake Superior. 6 miles south of Rossport, Ontario. Over 2 miles of shoreline and over 130 acres. Cobble and rock beaches significant elevation changes, gentle slope along the perimeter. Different species of plant life on the island. Sheltered north shore by the significantly larger Wilson Island.

$479,000.00 CDN

6 LAKE SUPERIOR ISLANDS

2 to 95 acres. Starting at $90,000 USD

NICOL ISLAND ROSSPORT

Tremendous Lake Superior building sites. Lakefront and interior lots for sale with docking facilities. Causeway opened year round. Power and phone. Starting at

$55,000 CDN

LAKE SUPERIOR LOTS

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

640 Beverly Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 0B5 Canada Phone (807) 344-3232 FAX: (807) 344-5400 Toll Free 1-888-837-6926 Cell: 807-473-7105 mclark@avistarealty.ca www.avistarealty.ca

REAL ESTATE SALES

6522 Aspenwood Drive, Tofte MN

UPPER SCOTCH LAKE

2 well built log homes. Each with log sauna buildings, sand beaches, sheltered mooring area, more building sites and southern views of Scotch Lake. Surrounded by crown land and largest of only a few private parcels on this huge lake. 1800 feet of lake frontage. Over 13 acres, Road accessable. Very secluded and private. Great fishing/hunting retreat. $625,000 CDN

OLIVER LAKE

North shore. 215.5 acre parcel with 3900 feet of lake frontage. Rugged property-water access. Southern exposure, ultimate privacy. $169,000

• 3 bedrm–3 bath Condo – built 2004 • 2400 sq ft of luxury living on Lake Superior • Owner/broker • Price: $339,900

Opportunity knocks - custom builder/developer •Stylish small footprint cottage to be built late 2016 •Efficient design -- quality craftsmanship--energy efficient •Lutsen Woodland Foothills location--lakeview-20 acres open space

CDN

BLACK BAY

Lake Superior. 98 acre piece with 4700 feet of shoreline facing south. Beautiful property between Superior shores and Pearl Harbour developments. Seclusion, privacy-water access. $189,000 CDN

• Affordable pricing--call today for details and reserve your ability to customize. Downsizing or starting out, this is an opportunity to explore. Owner agent

Judy Motschenbacher, Broker | 218-370-8940 | motsch@boreal.org

LAND/BUILDING SITES BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE WITH LAKE VIEWS. This 320 acre parcel has good views of Lake Superior. Four 80 acre parcels have been surveyed if you want to purchase all or just part. Located just south of Schroeder off Highway 61 and a stone's throw from beautiful Lake Superior! Each parcel features shared access off State Highway 61, and each 80 acre parcel has been approved for septic. There is a great mix of tree cover including Birch, Aspen, Maple and Balsam. The land features a gradual elevation, tiered building sites, beautiful lake views, and the Caribou River is within walking distance. MLS # 6020335 $599,600 LOCATION, VIEWS, PRIVACY, 80 ACRES. Sweeping views of Lake

Superior and Pincushion Mt from expansive open meadows. This former homesteaders property has it all: rolling topography, ravines, grassy meadows, mature timber, flowing creek and expansive views. Great property for horses or crop production. Minutes from Grand Marais on a county maintained road. Adjoining USFS land for even more privacy. You could build a dream home here on a site like none other. MLS# 6021017 $289,000

GREAT HOME SITE OR RESORT-TYPE BUSINESS LOCATION. Over 13 acres adjoining Pincushion Mnt. Hike, ski and bike trails. Trail easement through property. Lake Superior view - unique opportunity! More land available. Zoned Resort/Commercial. MLS# 6019559 $214,900 OUTSTANDING VIEWS OF LAKE SUPERIOR. Almost 15 acres within the boundaries of Cascade State Park. Rolling hills, a variety of tree species, and just 10-15 minutes from both Grand Marais and Lutsen. Potential for subdivision. MLS# 2309282 $175,000 MOUNTAIN TOP - WILDERNESS VIEWS. Preserve this large acreage for your exclusive annex to the adjoining wilderness. Fantastic vistas into the BWCA and of the surrounding rugged topography near McFarland Lake. Located at the end of the Arrowhead Trail with easy year-round access. The 122 acres has a high ridge and a "mountain top" for you to name. MLS# 2313109 $167,000 BIG LAND, BIG CREEK, BIG TREES. This nearly 100 acre Hovland area parcel is on the "front range" of the Farquhar Hills with a dramatic backdrop of rock cliffs and escarpments. There is a large creek running through the entire property with many fantastic building sites. MLS# 2308857 $159,900 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# 2309103 $150,000

LARGE PARCEL. Large private parcel with possible subdivision potential. Great Lake Superior views on the higher elevations. A small creek runs through part of the 25 acre property. MLS# 2308822 $124,900 INTRIGUING PROSPECT. High-quality items already in place include an insulated/heated slab for house/porch, insulated garage slab, electricity, driveway, the well, a time-dosed/heated septic system. Over 18 acres of privacy. MLS# 6021384 $119,900 READY TO BUILD – 20 ACRES IN SCHRODER. Driveway and building pad already in place. A red pine forest climbs up to the highest point with stunning views of high ridges and valleys. MLS# 2308723 $99,900 MAPLES, VIEWS, PRIVACY. 85+ acres near Hovland. Good end of road access, adjoining tons of federal land, great view of pond. MLS# 2313198 $98,900 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# 2308921 $99,000 RUSTICATE, RECREATE, RELAX. Reclusive Hovland hideaway – 43 acres with new driveway to “base camp” with a nice camper trailer and shed. Trails have been cut throughout the property which adjoins State land. Road maintained in winter with power possible in the future. MLS# 2313223 $69,900 GREAT LOCATION, QUALITY FOREST, BUILD HERE. These 10-acre parcels have a mature and mixed forest, southerly exposure, easy county road frontage and just minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 2309143 $62,900, MLS# 2309123 $64,900, MLS# 2309147 $64,900 MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE. Heavily wooded 6.45 acre parcel with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. MLS# 2192740 $64,500 PINES & LAKE SUPERIOR VIEW. Large 13+ acre pine filled lot on the hillside above Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center in Schroeder. Great lake views! Power, phone and broadband at the lot. MLS# 2313242 $64,900 30 ACRES - PANORAMIC VIEWS. Rare mountain top property with a 180 degree view of distant Lake Superior and the ridge to the north. Many trails in place with food plots for wildlife, plus an elevated viewing blind. MLS# 6020274 $63,900

RIDGES, PINES AND VIEWS - ARROWHEAD TRAIL. Nice 28 acre parcel with first rate, high building sites with huge pines looking south and west over the wilderness. The surrounding federal land leads directly into the BWCAW. Excellent year-round road access on the Arrowhead Trail. McFarland Lake is just a halfmile away. MLS# 2313108 $63,000 GREAT LOCATION NEAR DEVIL TRACK. Lovely wooded 5 acre parcel. Survey, septic site evaluations, and access road in place. MLS# 2308847 $59,900 READY TO BUILD - NEAR DEVIL TRACK. Nice wooded 5 acre parcel. Survey, septic, & access road in place. MLS# 2308925 $49,900 WOODED 2.4 ACRE. Tait Lake back-lot with driveway in and cleared building site ready for your cabin. Electric is on site. Owner/Agent. MLS# 2297619 $49,000 5 ACRES NEAR CARIBOU LAKE. Gorgeous corner lot with colorful maples and majestic cedars. Plenty of privacy. Close to hiking trails and the Caribou Lake boat landing. Year round access with power! MLS# 2279179 $40,000 QUIET AND PRIVATE.Choice 2.31 acre lot at the end of the road in Lutsen, ready to build. Priced to sell! MLS# 2309202 $54,900 NICE HOVLAND ACREAGE. Easy year-round access, almost 40 acres. Build your cabin retreat overlooking the wildlife pond! MLS# 2313144 $38,000 WOODED ACREAGE – GRAND MARAIS. Two private, 20 acre lots with hiking and ski trails, and abundant wildlife. A high building site offers seasonal views of Lake Superior. Good winter access via ski trails. MLS# 2313172 $46,000 & MLS# 2313173 $35,000 FIVE SECLUDED ACRES. One of eight secluded wooded 5-acre parcels bordering Govt. land. MLS# 2308827 $28,000 WILDWOOD ACRES - TOFTE. Great building potential. MLS# 2313009, 2313010, 2313011 & 2313012 $17,500 - $20,000

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Sunshine Day Dreams, Walking Through the Tall Trees…Spring Means Happy Fishing Opener!

Call TimberWolff for Your Personal Tour of Homes & Land!!!

Local 663 - 8777 • I n f o @ T i m b e r W o l f f R e a l t y . c o m To l l f r e e ( 8 7 7 ) 6 6 4 - 8 7 7 7 LAKE SUPERIOR DR EAMS, MAKE YOURS COME TRUE! SIMPLE LIVING ON THE BIG LAKE! Great vibes resonate

from this home, comfortable in its design, it’s about the nice views from the entire main level, including main level bedroom! Nearby Taconite Harbor, watch the big boats pull in to the harbor!!

MLS#2300030 $349,000

NEW! COTTAGE LIVING ON LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR! Cascade Beach Rd with a Grand Fish house at the water’s edge! Well maintained Cottage, borders Park land with 150 ft plus accessible shoreline!

MLS#6021140 $399,500

NEW! LUTSEN’S NORWOOD SHORES ON LAKE SUPERIOR TOWNHOME!

Wow, what a treasure this townhome is! Vaulted Ceilings, END TOWNHOME for extra windows and views! 3 bedrm 3 bath lots of elbow room! Accessible shoreline shared among few owners, perfect for year round living without the busy resort feel!

MLS#TBD $389,000

TEMPERANCE LANDING ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Spectacular log

home on level accessible shoreline, Vaulted ceilings, tons of windows to Soak in the views! Nice main level owner’s suite, plenty of elbow room for friends and family!

SUPERIOR SENSE OF PLACE! Meander the tree

lined driveway along Lutsen’s Rollins Creek Road, stumble upon the connecting ponds with Fountain and Sculpture celebrating the Sounds of Springtime! Over 8 acres of rolling terrain, experience the manicured path to the ponds, or stroll down the rock steps to the Tumultuous Shoreline, the Waves Pounding the over 600 ft of Rock with plenty of Splash! Inside the Fabulous home your guests will enjoy the Cascade of the Creek to the Big Lake just outside their bedroom window. The master bedroom Welcomes the Sunrises via huge windows overlooking the drooling shoreline… 0r Says Goodnight to the Sun while watching the flickering of the fireplace from bed. All the other parts of the home are Magnificent, from the gazebo with hot tub, to the large library, to the gourmet kitchen with function and charm. See it to Believe it is the Best! MLS# 6019683 $1,197,000

SALE G N I D N PE PERCHED ON THE EDGE OF LAKE SUPERIOR! MLS# 2285326 $339,000

MLS#2313000 $689,000

OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! Enjoy expansive views

LOTS OF LAND AND LAKESHORE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Well maintained

and a lot of elbow room with over 300 ft of Lake Superior Shoreline! Well constructed home is ready to be updated! Gorgeous Stone fireplace, two car detached, Lovely Lutsen setting! MLS#2038020

REDUCED! $625,000

Family Compound with yr round newer home on 8+ ac and 340+ ft accessible shoreline! But’s it really about “The Shining Rocks” The “Rock 1” log cabin was built early 30’s, and it’s been lovingly maintained by only a handful of families since. Cabins Rock 1, 2 & 3 create this incredible family compound! MLS#2187245 REDUCED!

$659,000

LOVELY CASCADE BEACH ROAD HOME ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

SALE G N I D PEN MLS#2290413

Quality Home, Guest Cottage and 200 ft of shoreline on Lake Superior!

$699,000

LUTSEN’S LAKE SUPERIOR HAVEN! Mint

SALE NG I D N PE

DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR CABIN, ACCESSIBLE SHORELINE! Accessible ledgerock

Condition and Move In Ready, you’ll love the location, minutes to Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort and a short drive to the Harbor at Grand Marais! Quality, energy efficient home designed for one level living and low maintenance…more time for you to soak in the views from the Prow Windows in the Great Room!

shoreline in the heart of Tofte! Walk to BlueFin for dinner, Enjoy seclusion amongst the Mature Spruce, Year Round living at it’s best. Perfect home to update and make it your own!

MLS#2270954 $429,000

MLS#2308717 $579,900

THE SECLUDED SIDE OF GRAND MARAIS ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Just

east of the East Bay, you’ll love running your toes through the sandy shoreline on Lake Superior! Lovely Year Round 2+ bedrm home within walking distance to Grand Marais features main level living and room for expansion in the nice but unfinished basement. 2 car garage.

MLS#2313342 $369,900

NEW! GORGEOUS HOME ON SPECTACULAR LAKE SHORELINE!

Very Secluded on a large acreage Lake Superior parcel while being only 15 minutes to Grand Marais! 300 plus ft of the most spectacular shoreline for toe dipping and ledge rock relaxing! MLS#6021338

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, LUTSEN AND GRAND MARAIS! GRAND MARAIS 4-PLEX IN THE HEART OF TOWN.

Remodeled and well maintained. Big time shortage of rentals in Grand Maraismakes this property a must-see. Great views over the village to the harbor, Big Lake and Artist’s Point. Currently rented as yr round rental, but could be nice vacation rentals! MLS#2308951

$299,000 REDUCED!

SUPER OPPORTUNITY TO OWN MOST OF DOWNTOWN LUTSEN! Approx. 9 ac bordered by Lutsen creek,

this hotspot hosts 5 commercial businesses and a lot of apartments with good long term renters! 13 lot trailer park has been established since the 70’s, w/ each trailer owner paying lot rent. GORGEOUS LAND, mature pines, nice setting for future expansion with zero lot line setbacks. New compliant commercial septic system. Rental housing is in high demand in the Lutsen area, all rentals are full with long term history. Potential add’l income from retail space and garage/warehouse space currently used by seller. Seller Financing optional. MLS#2279185 $1,575,000

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BUILD SITE ON LAKE SUPERIOR means LEEnjoy Rugged ASAVINGS! SCHALLENGING BIG terrain, this is your Lake Superior dream in excellent location between Tofte and Lutsen on the Bike Trail! Must WALK with the list agent G N I D PEN to truly understand the accessibility! MLS#2313306 $238,000

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LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR CASCADE BEACH RD LAND! Very accessible, build site close to the water, listen to the waves of

Lake Superior lapping the rocky shoreline! Gorgeous morning sunrises over the Big Lake, a must see! MLS#2308906 $299,000

END OF THE ROAD SPECTACULAR 280 ft of cliff shoreline with unobstructed Views across Lake Superior! Little Marais area, Build ready, driveway already in place! MLS#2313255 $265,000

400 FT OF STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE

PLENTY OF ELBOW ROOM ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

MLS#2313305 $529,000

Nearly 800 ft of shoreline and 11 ac. of rolling terrain, with signs of the past logging roads and Spruce planted forests providing a sweet buffer from all of those pesky worries of the Real World! Driveway installed in to the mid-section of the land to allow you to explore which building site best fits your desires!

MLS#2309271 $799,000

minute’s to the Cross River in Schroeder! Rolling terrain, nice Evergreen stand giving nice buffer from ANY highway noise. Worth the walk through the wilderness to see the AMAZING 400 ft of sprawling ledge rock shoreline!!

ISLAND VIEW, HARBOR VIEW, SPECTACULAR VIEW!Accessible and Incredible shoreline, One of a KIND Lake Superior Parcel, Must Meander to See how much you will LOVE this Shoreline!

MLS#2308826 $429,000 REDUCED!

WILDER NESS LAKESHOR E, FOUR SEASONS OF R EST & R ELA X ATION! DEERYARD LAKE WEST GRAND MARAIS 2000 sq ft Log

Home on 100 ft Deeryard Lake, 2.5 ac, south facing, built in 2004. Large insulated, heated garage. 4 person sauna, 2 bedrm, 2 bath, 4-season porch. Power/broadband, water/septic. Maple and White Pine. Quiet, Northwood’s setting, not far from Grand Marais. MLS#2308905 $279,000

PIKE LAKE SUNSHINE ON WILLARD LANE! Charming

property is on the west end of Pike: the quiet side. Step inside the spacious A-frame: paneled floors and walls are warm and inviting, earnest wood stove. A bank of lakeside windows tells of every mood of light. Birch branch cabinet fronts, 240’ of lakeshore. MLS#2313066

$239,700

NEW! SECLUSION ON GREENWOOD LAKE’S EAST BAY! Charming newer

construction log sided cabin with great Lake Views tucked in to the shoreline of a quiet bay…imagine fishing your days away on Greenwood! MLS#6019922

$249,000

CARIBOU LAKE IN LUTSEN, FAMILY STYLE LIVING!

Create memories with family and friends while spending Summers on the Lake at Lutsen! Convenient to most everything along the North Shore, this newer construction home was designed for family entertaining and lots of space for your guests to enjoy! Main Level Owner’s Suite will make you want to keep it all to yourselves! A Must See! MLS#2313246 $547,500

CRAZY CUTE RUSTIC LOG CABIN ON CHRISTINE LAKE!

ON DEERYARD LAKE, with garage/workshop/cabin with 100 ft of Nice Shoreline and nearly 3 acres of south sloping land. Electric, well, septic tank, AND dock! Can’t beat this value for Lutsen Lakeshore Living! MLS#2051927 $139,000

Located just off a designated Mountain Bike Trail system, enjoy year round access, electric at street and a TOTAL SENSE OF SECLUSION! Canoe on Christine, Fly Fish in the Poplar or just go for a hike in the Superior National Forest! MLS#2308836

$160,000 REDUCED!

NEW! GUST LAKE CABIN IN LUTSEN! Tons of value on a spectacular piece of shoreline! Super fishing cabin on a peninsula point overlooking peaceful Gust Lake and the Boundary Waters a hop skip and jump away.

MLS#6020330 $239,000

POPLAR LAKE CABIN ON 440’ OF SHORELINE AT THE TIP OF A PENINSULA! Ensconced in quiet

Boreal environment, Cabin sits proudly above the lake for long views over Poplar’s numerous islands! Home needs a little TLC, priced to sell!

MLS#2308952 $269,000

LUTSEN MOUNTAIN RESORT AREA AND LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOMES! ELEGANT AND INCOME GENERATING QUARTER SHARE AT SURFSIDE! at

Tofte’s upscale Surfside Resort. #7 is a stone’s throw from accessible shoreline you’ll LOVE, this townhome, and it’s affordable with the Quarter Share option! No other end unit compares on price, views or locale to the Big Lake. The interior is right out of the pages of Architectural Digest, total Luxury!

MLS#2272709 $199,000

NEW! LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOME AT LUTSEN RESORT! Enjoy all

that the historic Lutsen Lodge offers…a sandy beach, a cool River, Swimming pool, spa, FABULOUS dining…but enjoy it in STYLE at the Cliffhouse overlooking the historic lodge. Newer construction, Big views, Contemporary Design. Total Comfort. Nice rental income to offset expenses. MLS#6021422 $429,000

SUMMER FUN ON LUTSEN MOUNTAINS!

Ski In Ski Out, Super Nice Condos and townhomes at Caribou Highlands, a wide variety available from the small getaway studios to the Top Notch 4 Bedrm Townhomes. 4-5 bedrm mint townhome!

MLS#2189021 #605 MOOSE MTN! $292,000 MLS#2217205 #526 MOOSE MTN $131,000 REDUCED! MLS#2120739 #128 BRIDGE RUN $121,900

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NORTHWOODS HOMES AND CABINS, IN TOWN OR IN THE WOODS!

FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME IN TOFTE in between Lutsen and Tofte, just a minute to the Ski Hill or Sugarbush X Country trails! Garage, tons of space! MLS#2165564

$189,000

GORGEOUS GRAND MARAIS HOME, WALK TO THE HARBOR! You

NORTHWOODS FAMILY HOME, TONS OF ELBOW ROOM! Functional living space with tons of light flowing through

home, and spectacular views of the wilderness! Great recreational spot nearby to tons of trails and minutes to Grand Marais for shopping! Newer construction, Detached garage and Move In Ready! MLS#2309294

$280,000 BIG BANG FOR THE BUCK!

NEW! WOWSER OF A LUTSEN HOME! Your

move in ready perfect Ski Retreat and Summer Dream home! Fab location just up the Caribou Trail, enjoy a five minute commute to skiing! Sprawling one level home designed for main level living, with the BEST master suite we have seen! This is an impressive home, a must see with attached garage and wood fired sauna!

MLS#6020082 $359,900

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KNOW you want to be in the Coolest Small Town in America! You’ll quickly realize you can have the best of both worlds! Easy main level livin’ w/ Owner’s suite, steam shower, walk in closet! Great Rm w/ new hardwood flring, Huge deck overlooking creek…walk to the Angry Trout for dinner! MLS#6003970

$325,000

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

E L A S ING D N E P MY OH MY SWEET CTY RD 7 GRAND MARAIS HOME! Southern exposure, Vaulted ceilings in the Open Great Room

and kitchen, gas fireplace, huge deck for grilling out! Loft space allows for Big Lake Superior views. Lower walk out level with rec room, perfect for billiards or for your kids to have a space to romp! 2 car detached, paved driveway all on 8 acres! MLS#2313057 $330,000

LOVELY LUTSEN HOME, SIMPLE LIVING Original Maple &

Douglas fir floors, gorgeous wide panel woodwork and original doors! Home sits on a lovely 2+ ac lot, good depth from the Hwy. Walk to Clearview in Lutsen! Detached garage! MLS#2308845

REDUCED! $152,000

NEW! RUSTIC LIVING A HOP SKIP & A JUMP FROM GRAND MARIAS! Charming rustic cabin on 10 acres of south facing forest with distant views of Lake Superior. Bordering public lands, great for hunting or hiking!

MLS#6020031 $95,000

Near Carlton Peak! Good bang for your buck for square footage, this multi-level home is very Cool. Updated gourmet kitchen, new flooring and carpet and two garages!

MLS#2097402 REDUCED! $205,000

SMALL FOOTPRINT LIVING IN THE FOOTHILLS OF LUTSEN MOUNTAINS!

Surrounded by Winter Recreational Opportunities, this Whimsical New Construction home Defines Lutsen Living in Style! Modern Design, Low Maintenance Living…this is a MUST See Home minutes to Lutsen Mountains!

MLS#2308985 $268,500

SUPER OPPORTUNITY,

Rent the Lower Level and love living on the main level with wrap around deck and LOVELY Lake Superior views! Really worth a look, great living spaces!

MLS#2222916 BARGAIN PRICE! $189,900 NEW! STYLISH NORTHWOODS HOME, SUPER LOCATION! Minutes

to BlueFin Bay on Lake Superior, this home has it all! Gorgeous interior, featuring dream kitchen with tons of cabinetry and spectacular granite counters with built in breakfast bar. A great home for hosting family gatherings, let the kids play on the lower level and enjoy main level living with wrap around deck and upstairs loft bedroom/office space. MLS#6020313 $329,000

SWEEPING HOME ON MAPLE HILLSIDE, DISTANT LAKE VIEWS AND RAVINE! All you can ask for, acreage, Maples!, and a huge garage with plenty of firewood storage for winter warmth! Newer construction, huge walk around deck and wide open living, Awesome Owner’s Suite, Tons of potential in walk out level! Must See!

MLS#2313265 $299,900 REDUCED!

NEW! MOVE IN READY, WELL MAINTAINED HOME!

Wonderful views of Lake Superior and surrounding woods from this 3 bdrm main level open concept home with sunny 3 season porch. Easy year round access and super location, only 10 miles to Silver Bay, 20ish min. to Tofte! Two story Morton Building, includes unique custom 22 x 17 insulated and heated guest sleeping quarters! Separate detached garage with automatic door. MLS# TBD $219,500

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

TOFTE AREA NEAR BLUEFIN BAY RESORT!

Hwy 1 area Hunting Cabin on 10 ac

LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds! FROM $49,900

MLS#2309318 $64,900

30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327

$129,000

Rocky Wall Overlooking Lake Superior just outside Silver Bay. MLS#2244646 $99,000 80 acres for $79,000 Blesner Lake Rd!

MLS#2234328

Rock Road in Silver Bay area! Great build site with creek frontage! MLS#2308638

$45,000

Sonju Lake Road in Finland!Several large parcels from MLS#2313331 $44,900

MLS#2216091, MLS#2220050 $69,000 & MLS#2309131 $59,000 Just Up the Sawbill Trail Grab your little piece of the Northwoods, rolling terrain and small community feel with year round access, great build sites! MLS#2070510 Prices

from $24,900!!

Tofte vaag on the Sawbill, Nice Lake Views! Walk to the Coho, great location!

FROM $49,900 MLS#1615956

Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr! MLS#2296509 $79,900 Mature Spruce and BIG Lake Views! Walk to Blue Fin Bay, drilled well in place!

MLS#2272174 $49,900

Little Marais Road Acreage! Build Ready Site, RV Neg. Old Garage, MLS#2313191

Gorgeous 19 acres with creek running through the middle, high ground!

160 acre parcel of upland maples and boreal forest. Total seclusion. Owned by the same family since 1904! MLS#2194145 $129,000 Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borders common land!

LUTSEN LAKE VIEWS & WILDERNESS LANDS!

$99,000 SOLD!

MLS#2309096 $45,000

MLS#2309247 $65,000

10 acres with driveway, gorgeous views from cleared building site and a building concrete pad, ready for your cabin or garage! A Hop and a Skip to Pike Lake Landing! MLS#2309168

$57,500 SOLD!

Commercial Lot for Bar/Restaurant at the Village at Ninemile Lake, in between Finland and the Trestle Inn! MLS#2309264

Lutsen land with lake views. Lake views, driveway, rustic cabin on one parcel! Great value at $80,000 each! MLS#2313098, ask about MLS#2313099 for addional land!

SCHROEDER AREA NEAR THE CROSS RIVER!

Onion River Rd land, Hiker’s Heaven!

$47,500

Caribou River Frontage, Simply Gorgeous 38 ac! MLS#2313027 $65,000 Maple forest with meandering creek, nice sized pond. Electric/broadband Yr Round access. 15 min from Hwy 61 in Schroeder. 20 ac $49,900 MLS#2308954; 40+ ac

MLS#2309316 $45,000 SALE PENDING! Woodland Foothills Build Ready lots, Shared Water & Community Septic from

$19,000 MLS#2309328+

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

LAKESHORE BUILD SITES!

80 Ac with Poplar River Frontage on the Honeymoon Tr! MLS#2307399 $95,000

SWEET PARCEL ON SWALLOW LAKE IN ISABELLA AREA! 220 ft of shoreline, 2.5 ac! MLS#2300576 $64,900

MLS#2080599 $137,500

Hunters and Fisherman take note! Desirable 20 acre parcel located on the outskirts of Lutsen, minutes to Bigsby, Ward, 150 FT ON CARIBOU LAKE, driveway roughed in, Deeryard and Caribou Lakes! Nice mixed forest electric at street, dock in place with outhouse, Log bunkhouse! with high ground. Murmur Cr. frontage. Great Great Summer Camp! MLS#2301994 $179,500 price for your Northwoods getaway!

MLS#1914043 $24,900

Gorgeous Views of Williams & Wills Lake in Lutsen! Year Round Access, electric, Mountain Top site bordering USFS land. A Wonderful place to build your home!

MLS#2107927 $70,000

GRAND MARAIS LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! A Hop, Skip & Jump West of Grand Marais this lot is the perfect location to build. With an apron and culvert installed off County Rd 7, and the survey done you are ready to build!

MLS#2313311 $68,900

high ground. MLS#2308855 $49,000

FOR $71,000 SOLD!

MLS#1940786 $99,500 REDUCED,

TONS OF VALUE!

Corner Build Site in Town Walk to

Harbor!

MLS#2309203 $39,000

Over 15 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen! MLS#2216560 $69,500

18 Ac With Lake Superior Views! Awesome locale Cty Rd 56, minutes to Grand Marais, yr round access & Elec at Rd!

DRAMATIC Mountain Top Views, Rolling Hills, Maple Forests fading in to Spruce and Pine and year round access. Tons of acreage available, or just pick up a 40 for $70,000! MUST SEE, call Emily today! MLS#6001560, multiple#’s call for full map and prices! FROM $70,000

Gorgeous 5 acre parcels in the Heart of Lutsen paved Caribou Trail locale bordering USFS lands! MLS#2174799 From

Sugarloaf Retreats on High Ridge Drive, located up the Surgaloaf Road from Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area, Enjoy large acreage parcels at rock bottom prices! Each

What an opportunity! 30 plus acres on Lutsen’s Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen Mountains. Great views of Lake Superior and toward Moose Mountain. MLS# 2217142

MLS#2090628

$39,000 MLS#1598640 REDUCED!

Prime Build Site(s) just off theCaribou at Jonvick Creek! MLS#2240533 $49,000

MLS# 2208961 $119,000

LARGE LAKESHORE LOT ON CHRISTINE LAKE in Lutsen, year round

DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR MLS#2090420 $275,000

Northwoods. The fall color is dreamy, try collecting maple sap in the spring! Shallow lake access, but it’s there, along with yr round access! MLS#2313068 $167,700

HEY HEY TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SUPER NICE CARIBOU LAKE BUILD SITE! The original cabin was recently removed,

allowing for a nice “established feel” to this lot. Driveway in place, clearing done and electricity available!

MLS#2309132 $179,900

MLS# 2306551 $69,000

Peaceful 40 ac with Flute Reed River Frontage. borders Judge Magney State Park, great hunting parcel!

$54,900-$77,500

MLS# 2309163 $44,900 SOLD!

Creek Build Site just off the Caribou Trail at Jonvick Creek! Rare and Unique Build site!

Cty Rd 7 Murphy Mountain Lake View lands! Bargain Buys in young Poplar Forest, easy clearing for Sweet Lake Superior Views for as little as $39,900! Or Enjoy Hilltop Build Site with driveway in place.

MLS#2289515 $57,500

New boat dock allows you to get out over the water and look down the bay. Nice path from dock to boat house and to elevated home site. MLS#2184576 $159,000

A River Runs Through It! 160 Acres of Upland and River Frontage on the Cascade River near PIKE LAKE SHORELINE, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE! Nice big lake lot: 5+ acres, 225’ of Eagle Mountain. Whether Hunting land or Wilderness Retreat, this is a Great Opportunity! frontage! Maples, cedars, fir, ash: a diverse mix of thriving

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

MLS#2024250 $56,900

VOYAGEUR POINT ON POPLAR LAKE!

land and lakeshore! Several acres of privacy and way Birch Drive, West of Grand Marais! than 200 ft of Level Access Lake Superior shoreline or HUGE Lake Superior views. MLS#2303398 more in Schroeder, near Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area!

60 Ac with Lake Views E of Grand Marais! Keep this gem all to yourself and enjoy plenty of elbow room!

MLS#2312987 $119,000

Access from Build Site to Rocky Shores.Superior National Forest Lands! Electric, yr round access, Old Cabin in place to use now and build later! MLS#1600179 $199,000

access with over 10 acres and 200 feet of shoreline! Hilltop building site with cleared path thru cedar forest to Christine 7.26 ac south facing land west of Grand Marais. White Pine, Maple forest in the Deeryard Lake Lake, a super wilderness lake great for paddling your days away! MLS#1599861 $119,900 area- East Deeryard Rd. Power/broadband. All

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

$109,900 MLS#2308953

SWEET CLARA LAKE SHORELINE! Level

MLS#1599157 $89,900

$250,000 SOLD!

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7036 W Hwy 61

606 Old Shore Rd

3BR, 3BA efficiently designed home with magnificent open great room. Wood burning fireplace, main level master BR that opens to huge wrap around deck. 218’ shore

3BR, 4 BA home close to town with 120’ shore. Gorgeous kitchen, cherry floors, granite counters, and passive solar heat. Lovely, extensive gardens.

MLS 6020708 $525,000

MLS 2313278 $499,900 SOLD

4556 Cascade Beach Rd

63 Chessie Trl

Luxurious 3BR, 2BA Lake Superior home on 1.4A and 200’ shore. Many amenities and expansive face Superior and the dramatic ledgerock shoreline. Excellent rental history.

1.27A with 200+’ shore close to the Superior Hiking Trail, Judge Magney and Naniboujou Lodge. Use the cabin while you build your dream home or just keep this place for its charm and privacy.

MLS 2308757 $595,000

MLS 6019245 $249,000

Condos

La ke S u p e r io r L o t s

Inn at Terrace Point

57XX East Hwy 61 - $99,900

4.1A, 280’ shore. Driveway, septic mound and electric in place. MLS 2297434

318X E Hwy 61 - $79,900

EXTREMELY private Lake Superior lot with 7+A south of 61, 4+A north of 61. 318’ Lake Superior Shoreline! MLS 2308863

2888 W Hwy 61 - $327.500

views of Artist Point and the Sawtooth Mtns on 1.24A with 200’ of ledgerock shore. MLS 6020121

2884 W Hwy 61 - $327,500

1.30A just past Terrace Point, only a few minutes from town. 371’ of stunning ledgerock shore. MLS 6020179

14 Stonegate Rd $199,900

A superb lot on Chicago Bay. Fully prepared site for your 3BR home. 1.17A, 200’ shore. MLS 6020138

Bluefin Bay - Tofte

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

Grand Marais Condo 2BR, 2BA with Lake Superior views. Large loft, heated garage and storage space.

Unit 17 MLS 2308753 $289,000 Pending

Quality, quality, and more quality. 1BR, 1BA unit with walkout comfort to enjoy your lake patio. Outstanding architecture by John Howe (a Frank Lloyd Wright student).

MLS 2073057 $189,900

1BR,1BA units with stunning views

Temperance Lodge

Unit 30 MLS 6021233 $255,000 NEW 2BR, 2BA units with stunning views

Unit 2 MLS 2298984 $297,000 Unit 41 MLS 2308843 $299,000 Unit 16 MLS 1988310 $289,000

Unfinished true log home in stunning Temperance Landing development. Buyer may purchase unfinished and bring in their own contractor or home is available to be finished by builder for $495,000.

3BR, 3BA units with great Lake Superior views.

MLS 2308732 $195,000

Unit 45 MLS 2203745 $455,000

Com m e r c ia l L a ke S u p e r i o r V i e w 1501 W Hwy 61 - $169,900

Almost 3A of commercially zoned property with Lake Superior! view! Very level building area; city sewer and water available. MLS 6019246

Bloomquist Mtn. Rd 5.8A - $44,900 10 miles east of Grand Marais with power at theproperty, driveway, and several building sites partiall cleared! MLS 2303330

Silver Fox Rd - $69,900

Year round 5+A east of town. Utilities are all available. Mature trees, rolling topography, a babbling creek MLS 2313029

The Attic

Established year round business in downtown Grand Marais right in the center of the action for the numerous festivals and events that take place in summer. Great opportunity!

MLS 6020856 $239,900 Pending

Harbor Light Restaurant

Restaurant in prime location, on top of the hill with frontage on Hwy 61 in Grand Marais 2 A with, maximum exposure as tourists flock to town. Incredible amountof commercial equipment!

MLS 2308815 $259,900

County Rd 67 - $69,900

4.16 A with the lake so close you can see the waves rolling in to the state-owned shoreline, right across the street. MLS 2212837

E Hwy 61 - $58,900 Pending

6.84A of beautiful Lake Superior vistas, driveway already in, great building sites. MLS 6020737

Murphy Mtn Rd - $59,900

5A, close to town. Surveyed, pins are all clearly marked, utilities in place and septic sites identified. MLS 2309311

Raven Feather Rd - $124,900

6.65A with views of Alligator Rock just west of Grand Marais. Federal land to the west. MLS 6020315

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Nelson Trail

Motivated sellers. All 3 homes are rented. Part of this property is zoned SCI and part is zoned Permanent Residence. Do the math, it works!!!!

MLS 2309003 $100,000

Tire and Auto Lodge

This business is a known and respected source for repair and tires. Proven business opportunity with a convenient place to live. Truly turnkey with employees.

MLS 2313262 $189,900

108 Gunflint Trail

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

MLS 2161688 $219,900

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Homes & Cabins

319 E 2nd Ave

Older home in the city has been redone into a triplex with an excellent rental history. Here’s your chance to own a house to live in that also has regular income potential.

MLS 2313091 $165,000

481 Co Rd 60

176 Camp 15 Loop

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

MLS 2312330 $149,900

120 Brule Valley Tr

61 Mort Meadow Rd

415 E 4th Ave

723 County Rd 6

4BR, 2BA home on 40A with private pond. Gourmet kitchen, LR with plush carpets and double-sided gas fireplace.. Master BR suite has fireplace, whirlpool tub, quartz vanity and large walk-in closet.

Lovely 3BR, 2BA home, centrally located in Grand Marais. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances. Large deck overlooking the landscaped yard, big trees and gardens, and BIG detached garage.

Quality built 2BR home on 11A close to town. 1320’ frontage on the Munker Creek, Open floor plan and plenty of sunlight. Walk-out basement with work bench & tons of storage.

MLS 2313206 $498,500

MLS 2309319 $265,000 Pending

MLS 6020800 $285,000

45 Casper Hill Rd

328 Ball Club Rd

3BR, 4BA on 20A with amazing views of Lake Superior. Only minutes from town, abuts state land on the north. Energy efficient, in floor heat, gourmet kitchen. and huge detached garage!

Remote and rustic 22.80A with custom built cedar timber frame cabin. Set on a ridge overlooking beaver pond. Deeded access to Lost Lake and private landing on the Brule River.

2BR open concept, year round home tucked away in the woods on 5A. Detached 2 car garage with workshop; 2BR guest cabin, lovely perennial gardens, mature trees and lots of wildlife.

Charming cabin on 20A, about 15 minutes from GM. Close to great fishing lakes, the cabin overlooks a delightful pond that is a magnet for deer, moose and other wildlife.

MLS 2313295 $489,000

MLS 6020979 $74,900

MLS 2234351 $229,900

MLS 6002565 $129,900 Pending

1650 W 5th St

Privacy AND convenience! Lovely 4BR, 3BA home, open floor plan, stone fireplace, family room & more. Lake Superior views! Beautiful landscaped yard & att’d garage!

MLS 6021379 $317,500

Inland Lake Lots Tom Lake Year round, 1.10A, 171’ shore, nicely wooded, driveway and cleared building site.

260 County Rd 48

22 Lima Grade Rd

3-4BR home on 7.66A. Lake Superior views, landscaped yard, raised garden beds, huge deck. Full basement with plenty of space for a workshop and family room just 5 minutes from town.

Year round 3BR, 2BA home on 1.6A. Feels remote, has wonderful privacy yet has power, well and septic. Well kept meandering path through public land to your own personal canoe launch spot.

MLS 2276062 $259,900

MLS 2308901 $164,900

MLS 6020381 $54,900

Poplar Lake Convenient mid-trail location with deeded lakeshore access. Building site cleared, driveway in, utilities available. MLS 2158160 $52,500

Heavily wooded with year-round access. 112’ shore on county maintained road.

Two Island 5+ A of wooded land with 500+’ of shorelineand

MLS 2313184 $114,900

Private 34+A, 600’ of shore, surveyed and septic sites are id’d. Will consider owner financing to a qualified buyer.

MLS 6020848 $149,900

state land on two sides! Year round access; great recreational area.

MLS 6019671 $89,900

Pike Lake 3.7A, 200’ of accessible shoreline. Healthy tree coverage; abuts federal land to the south for added privacy MLS 2309173 $179,900

Devil Track Lake Beautiful lake lot on 2A and over

150’ of shore. Nicely wooded, close to town. Tons of recreational activities nearby. MLS 2306066 $199,900

Heavily wooded with 112’ shore. Property is on a county maintained road for use all year long. MLS 2313184 $114,900

Birch Lake

Heavily wooded 1.54A, 150’ of frontage on great trout lake. Direct, year round access off the Gunflint Trail.

MLS 2183859 $99,900

1183 Gunflint Tr

7249 Hwy 61 - Tofte

Octagon 3+ BR, 2BA home with open floor plan on 8A. Screened in porch, main floor office, fireplace, full basement, loft and a large deck. Being successfully rented in VRBO.

Well-built 4BR home with Lake Superior views, on 2A of level, commercially zoned land. 32’ x 40’ garage makes this the perfect site for small business expansion, studio and workshop space.

MLS 6021462 $279,000 NEW

MLS 2313058 $144,900

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Kemo Lake

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

MLS 6021433 $139,900

Squint Lake Nicely wooded 2.13A with some lovely

old White Pine trees! Excellent Mid-Gunflint Trail location, 221’shore, gentle topography AND directly abutting USFS for added privacy MLS 2308814 $79,900

Chester Lake The only private parcel on Chester Lake. One of a kind opportunity! 40A, 300’ frontage! Rough cabin sold “as is”. MLS 2308852 $149,900 Wilson Lake 4+A, over 335’ shore on premier Lake County lake. Driveway into building site, site prep work partially done, a septic system and a well! MLS 6021150 $220,000 NEW

Leo Lake 169’ shore, on 3.70A, mid trail location, with public access to other lakes nearby. MLS 2309112 $134,500

Lar ge Acr eage 110A W Highway 61 - $649,900

110A wooded, year round land with multiple zoning.

263 Devil Track Rd

Fine home in great location near Grand Marais plus a super size garage. Comfortable all wood 3BR home of 2000 sq ft. This home is a winner in value and practicality.

MLS 6021544 $248,500 NEW

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120A Reason Rd - $109,900

MLS 2164180

wooded with trails, wildlife and State land on 2 sides. 1.5 miles from public Tom Lake boat landing

200A Camp 12 Rd - $159,900

MLS 2308497

Surrounded by state and federal land. Mature trees, gently rolling topography.

43A County Road 7 - $299,900

80A Forest Rd 304 - $159,900

Murmur Creek - $99,900

MLS 2220186

MLS 6020470

MLS 2308960

of maples, spruce and balsam, Durfee Creek and beaver ponds. Bordered on two sides by public lands

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

Seasonal Lake Superior views, multiple zoning, electric at road.

MLS 2170711

120A of excellent hunting land located south and east of Deer Yard Lake! Abuts Govt land on three sides.

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Land Silver Fox Rd

5A of northwoods privacy with all modern conveniences about 8 minutes from town. Gently rolling with some very attractive building sites. Abuts government land.

Roman’s Rd Close to Devil Track Lake and lots of recre-

MLS 2313028 $39,900

Pike Lake Rd Wooded 4+A near Pike Lake! Nicely elevated

W Hwy 61

MLS 6019339 $33,900

Great location and development opportunities right off Hwy 61! 7.1A Commercial lot (Zoned Commercial and R-1). Additional acreage of R-1 behind. Agent Owned. MLS 2170380 $149,900

ational activities. 1.72A MLS 2173907 $29,900

build sites, survey in place and septic sites identified

Solberg Lane

20A close to town but is definitely offthe-grid for a real North Woods getaway. Nicely elevated with the possibility of solar and wind power. Rustic outhouse and bunkhouse cabin on the site. MLS 2239163 $72,500

78 Squint Lake Rd 5A surrounded on 2 sides by government land. Convenient mid-trail location.

4018 County Rd 14 10-20A nicely wooded year round

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

200+ A of land, abutting State and Federal land. Mature trees, gently rolling topography. MLS 6020847 $159,900

Gunflint Trail

Cross country skiers, hikers; this property is connected to the Pincushion Cross Country Ski Trail system with the Little Devil Track River flowing through it

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511

McFarland Lake

Year-round, custom built, 4BR home on 4+A. 275’ of shore with dock in a secluded bay. Vaulted ceilings, log beams, lots of woodwork. Screen porch on full, walk-out lower level.

2BR full cedar log cabin with over 300 feet of shore! Cathedral ceilings, wood floors, LOTS of windows overlooking the lake, ¾ bath and gas appliances. Complete yearround generator/solar panel system.

MLS 6019286 $649,900

MLS 2308749 $349,900

Tom Lake

Rosebush Hill Lane Nicely wooded 5.40A with shared driveway only minutes from town. Identified septic sites and fully surveyed! Approx. 430’ of creek frontage. OWNER will consider a Contract for Deed! MLS 2232494 $49,900

40A off of the Irish Creek Road. Land is surrounded by State Land for added privacy. MLS 6020846 $42,900

MLS 2313364 $69,000

MLS 6021224 $45,000 - $65,000

Poplar Lake

20A, not-so-remote remote parcel. Year round access to within a few yards. Septic sites identified. Great mixture of tree cover as well as highlands and wetlands. MLS 6021005 $27,500

Camp 20 Rd

lots. Electricity and phone, abuts Federal land providing access to incredible amount of land. MLS 2308865 $44,900 - $74,900

Coyote Ridge Three 5A, private, beautifully wooded parcels

Diagonal Rd

Wooded 5A, with seasonal Lake Superior Views! Nice mix of trees and quality build sites. MLS 2309120 $74,900 Beautifully wooded 7.7A, wonderful views of Lake Superior. Septic and building site id’d. MLS 6019917 $69,900 Oversize lot on Co Rd 7 but inside the city. The obvious benefits of broadband and other services. MLS 2313107 $65,000 Pick your own floorings, colors, materials! Borman Construction will build 2BR,1BA home on 5A. MLS 2309117 $315,000

Schoolhouse Road 10A close to town. This parcel will be surveyed and have septic sites confirmed MLS 6019135 $49,900

20A, very private, year round access. Power, phone and broadband available at the road!! MLS 2313046 $39,900

Superior, Kadunce Wayside, Kadunce River, Superior Hiking Trail and more. MLS 2299762 $18,000

County Rd 7

MLS 6020283 $62,900

North Rd

E Hwy 61 Conveniently located near public access to Lake

McFarland Lake

2BR fully furnished cabin, off grid with propane lights, heat and fridge. 220’ of shore with boat house. Nicely wooded lot, easy access to the lake and excellent water clarity.

2BR cabin with large loft on 3.21A and 151’ of shore. Beautiful kitchen; large center island and granite countertops. LR has high, vaulted ceilings, free standing fireplace, and doors to deck and covered porch.

MLS 2313186 $129,900

MLS 6020818 $249,900

Lake

Homes

Poplar Lake

Two Island

Poplar Lake

Spectacular Island Property! 2 vacation homes, each has 2BR, spacious kitchen, cathedral ceilings, lots of glass and a breathtaking view of the lake.

Turn-key northwoods cabin with 375’ shore. Situated on a peninsula meaning your shoreline is doubled! The dock is a perfect spot to catch some fish while taking in the sunsets.

Charming 2BR cabin tucked away in the trees with cozy northwoods feel. 1.5A, 156' of shore, nice-sized deck and great views of the lake, with BWCAW access. Solid rental history.

MLS 6021511 $589,500

MLS 6019670 $237,500

Iron Lake

Poplar Lake

Year round 2BR cabin is nestled in a beautiful pine forest on 1.43A with 150’ shore. Knotty-pine woodwork, large screened-in porch and woodstove. Carry-down access to lake = lake privacy!.

MLS 2309102 $149,900

MLS 6019270 $239,900

Devil Track Lake

Quintessential inland lake 2BR cabin on 200’shore with BWCAW access. Cabin is being sold completely furnished so all you have to do is bring food and linens.

Double wide 3BR, 2BA home on 3.24A, overlooking 150’ of shore. Whirlpool, walk-in shower, large sunroom with southern exposure. Fully furnished summer cabin also.

MLS 6019066 $250,000

MLS 6021400 $219,900 NEW

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322’ of Lake Superior Shoreline

Lake Superior- Grand Marais

40 acres yet Miles of Views

3+ ac, Cleared, Power, Electric

Build on Lake Superior

Power, Driveway, Clearing, Stairs

Driveway & Power in.

Hovland - 8 ac - 460’ Shoreline

Silver Bay $339,700 MLS# 6021564

$349,999 MLS# 6017106

$149,999 MLS# 6017677

Isabella- Mitawan Lake w/dock 600+ of Lake Superior Shoreline 1.46 Ac, Shared Septic/Well Windows Galore - Hovland $49,9999 MLS# 6019242 $699,999 MLS# 6016038

$378,900

MLS# 6015948

Two Harbors- Marble Lake

Stunning views of Superior

1 Bed, 1Ba Cabin, plus Camper

3 Bed, 4Ba Townhouse - Tofte

$189,000 Non MLS- Call for info

$395,000

MLS# 6016921

Custom Built Home 11+ Acres, Workshop, Writers Studio, 90’ x 60’ Indoor Horse Arena, 4 car garage, Run in Shelter, Grand Marais $749,999 MLS# 6017587 Minutes from Downtown

Timber Frame Classic 201’ Lake Superior w/ stair access, 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3000+ sq ft home, Full living/work space above heated garage Silver Bay $720,000 Non MLS Sweeping views from the deck NEW G IN LIST

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Lori A. Backlund Real Estate Agent

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 310XXX SODERBERG LANE BIRCH LAKE GUNFLINT TRAIL

79 CTY RD 44 GRAND MARAIS

200 Ft Lake Shore on 5 Acres MLS# 2291631 Price: $99,950

10 Acres 24 x 24 Garage w/ Well 500+ sq. ft. loft apt. MLS# 6020736 Price: $119,990

621 W 1ST ST GRAND MARAIS

408 1ST AVE E. GRAND MARAIS

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10X SOUTH SHORE DR. DEVIL’S TRACK

435 S. SHORE DR. DEVIL’S TRACK LAKE GRAND MARAIS

1859 E HWY 61 GRAND MARAIS

10 Acre Parcel Priced Right MLS# 6020888 Price: $59,000

3400+ sq. ft., Fireplace,, 3 Car Garage, Horse Barn, 4+ Acres 200 ft. lakeshore MLS# 6020291 Price: $329,000

1200+ sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 baths MLS# 6020345 Price: $134,900

130 CTY RD 44 GRAND MARAIS

44 CHIPPEWA CEMETERY TRAIL GRAND MARAIS

X11 CTY RD 48 GRAND MARAIS

11 acre Lake Superior View MLS#6019898 Price: $69,900

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1088 sq. ft. w/ Front Porch 2 Bedroom 1 Bath on Corner Lot MLS# TBD Price: $179,900

Location, Location, Location 4+ Bedroom 2 Bath MLS# 2313355 Price: $184,900

3 Bedroom 1 Bath 5 Acres Like new interior MLS# 6019508 Price: $172,500

10.87 Acres Commercial Light Industrial - Investment Property MLS# 6019561 Price: $395,000

8 N. BROADWAY GRAND MARAIS

261 TOWER RD. HOVLAND

OLD SKI HILL RD. GRAND MARAIS

15 LITTLE JOHN XING MCFARLAND gain LAKE HOVLAND

Commercial Opportunity 2000+ sq. ft. main level and 2 apartments on 2nd level. Large lot. MLS# 2309298 Price: $479,500

Amazing cottage tucked in the maples. Wrap around deck and sauna on 20 acres MLS# 2313260 Price: $137,500

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3.34 Acre lot. Priced right and ready for your dream home. MLS# 6020307 Price: $39,000

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Rustic 596 sq. ft. cabin w/loft 173’ ft. lakeshore. Sauna and Shed Included MLS# 2313251 Price: $99,900

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