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Here for the Duration Every month, managing editor Breana Roy gathers a collection of stunning wildlife images from regional photographers to select the photo for our Catchlight feature. She always has several wild birds and animals from which to choose. She keeps track of what critters have run in past issues to ensure that we don’t run the same species twice within the span of a year or two.

This month, her selection included owls, grouse, whitetail bucks and a gray fox.

Even though it is November and hence deer hunting season, the trophy whitetails drew a lukewarm response from our mostly nonhunting crew. Owls are ever-popular, but we decided against running an owl photo at this time. The gray fox was the runner-up, but we held off on choosing it. In the end, as you will see on our inside back cover, we chose a ruffed grouse. This common bird is especially visible at this time of year, when the leaves disappear and it takes to the trees in late afternoon to feed. The ruffed grouse is a year-round resident of the Northern Wilds. If you are reading this issue, it is likely that you are a year-rounder too.

November is the month when the last of our seasonal migrants, both feathered and human, depart for warmer climes. What remains are those of us who are here for the duration; i.e. the coming winter. This is arguably our longest season, because we can expect the snow to arrive any day now and likely not go away until sometime in April…or May. That’s ok, we have plenty of ways to make use of it.

If you are wondering what folks do in the winter around here, read on. In this issue we asked our writers to offer some tips for enjoying their favorite winter activities. They delivered. Ali Juten takes us along on a

snowmobiling excursion. Eric Chandler tells us how to get started in Nordic skiing. Mike Creger explains the popular, and somewhat mystifying, sport of curling.

Joe Friedrichs shares some ice-fishing pointers so you can have fun without spending a fortune on new gear.

Our writers also tackled a couple of outdoor topics with medieval origins. Gord Ellis gives us the run down on the crossbow, an ancient weapon which has found new life among Ontario big game hunters. Julia Prinselaar accompanies a Thunder Bay woman who is training a red-tailed hawk to hunt, carrying on the ancient heritage of falconry. Also hearkening to the past, Elle Andra-Warner features two of our Northern Wilds staffers who are direct descendants of people who traveled to America on the Mayflower.

On a thoroughly modern note, Maren Webb explains how to make the most of meal delivery services that send all of the ingredients you need to make a great dinner. Javier Serna tastes the offerings from the new Hoops Brewing in Duluth. Amy Schmidt tackles the topic of the flu…and you.

Since November is the month when we honor all of those who served in our armed forces, please read Eric Chandler’s essay, Veteran’s Day: Pay Attention. Eric writes from experience and eloquently so. We are proud to have this contribution to our publication.

Then again, we are proud of all Northern Wilds contributors and staff who work hard to put together every issue. And we’d like to thank our readers and advertisers, who are the reason we make it happen.

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AMSOIL: An entrepreneurial success story SUPERIOR— Entrepreneurship. Certainly a bizarre concept for those who work a traditional nine-tofive work week. However, the late Albert J. Amatuzio, founder of AMSOIL in Superior, WI, was exactly that, an innovative entrepreneur.

In the 1960s, when the rest of the country was using traditional oil in their automobiles, Amatuzio’s experience as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and squadron commander taught him that synthetic oil was the way of the future. After all, every jet engine known to man survived on synthetic oil, why not apply that same concept to automobiles? After about three years of intense research and development, he had formulated his first synthetic motor oil and, by 1972, AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil was the world’s first synthetic to meet American Petroleum Institute Service Requirements.

In the beginning, Amatuzio’s oil didn’t sell itself. In fact, he struggled to sell it in stores because, at the time, AMSOIL was five dollars per quart while traditional motor oil was 50 cents per quart. That is why today, AMSOIL is sold directly through dealers.

Ed Newman, advertising manager for AMSOIL, said that Amatuzio created the “Dealer Opportunity,” which allowed ordinary people with entrepreneurial ambition to have an AMSOIL business and the dream of being their own boss. Today there are thousands of dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada and more than 50 countries worldwide.

“Al has always been a supporter of ‘the little guy,’ the underdog, because he was once a little guy fighting against the big guys. Big Oil had the capability of making a synthetic oil for cars but they didn’t do it,” he said.

Newman added that people who were truly passionate about the products could authentically and successfully sell it.

“It was a grass roots phenomenon that helped a multitude of other ‘little guys.’”

AMSOIL not only helped the dealers, but it also changed the lives of those who used the products. The benefits of the products were notice-

able at the time, particularly in cooler climates like northern Minnesota.

“Older people would remember this. Before synthetic oil, you would have to keep your car plugged in. If you had to start in the winter time, it wouldn’t start. But if you had AMSOIL, some of the products flow at 70 below. It was the benefit of not being stuck somewhere because your car wouldn’t start,” Newman said.

Today, beyond automobiles, AMSOIL lubricants can also be found in wind turbines, industrial machinery, high-powered boats, dirt bikes and snowmobiles, to name a few. They are also the title sponsor of the AMSOIL National Snocross Championships held at Spirit Mountain each year in Duluth.

In its 26th year, the AMSOIL National Snocross Championships will run from Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26. Thousands of Snocross fans will gather to watch the best-ofthe-best compete on snowmobiles. A testament to Amatuzio’s handiwork; sponsors like AMSOIL cover the cost of the tracks that the racers use with their synthetically lubricated machines.

Among the crowd, you’d likely see Matt Judnick, a former Snocross racer. For more than 13 years, he raced for Judnick Motorsports, a Polaris team that his dad manages and also a team that is still sponsored by AMSOIL. He started competing when he was a just a teenager, around 12 or 13 years-old, but at 26 years-old, he retired.

“I was getting tired of getting hurt. I raced for Polaris for a very long time and it all comes to an end at a certain point,” Judnick said.

He suffered a couple broken bones and a torn ACL in a span of three years, cutting his seasons short each year towards the end of his career.

“When you’re a young kid in the sport, you never think you’ll be done. It goes by quick.”

Throughout his time racing though, Judnick shared that the benefits of Snocross were that he was able to travel the country, compete in something he was passionate about and, ultimately, get paid to do it.

Founder of AMSOIL, Albert “Al” J. Amatuzio. | SUBMITTED Like Al Amatuzio, Judnick is now an entrepreneur, thanks to his racing days. He says that Snocross helped him financially in buying his first house. From there, he was able to acquire rental properties as well as start another small business. It just goes to show that hard work, and a little elbow grease (ahem, AMSOIL) pays off every time.—Ali Juten

Tischer opens new gallery DULUTH—Tischer Photographic Gallery will open November 16 in downtown Duluth, featuring exclusively the photography of Ryan Tischer. Tischer is an award-winning Duluth-based landscape photographer known for his iconic large-scale images of the Lake Superior region and across North America.

A Grand Opening celebration will take place Thursday, November 16 from 5-8 p.m., where the Tischers will give tours of the new printing and framing studio and offer complimentary refreshments.

Photographer Ryan Tischer will open a new gallery in Duluth on November 16. | RYAN TISCHER

Tischer and his wife Aimee have been a husband and wife team since 2014, when Aimee left her job to work full-time at the growing business.

Tischer’s artwork is collected by many regional businesses and may be familiar to those that frequent art festivals across Minnesota.

After participating in the Greater Downtown Council’s Pop-up Storefront Program the past two holiday seasons, the Tischers are comfortable taking the jump and opening the permanent location on Superior Street.

In addition to featuring Tischer’s photographic artwork, the gallery will offer artwork reproduction and framing services to the region’s many artists.

The gallery is located at 5 West Superior Street and will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning November 17, or by appointment.

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The Wood Wide Web NORTH SHORE— After the leaves come down, I start to notice all sorts of new things: moss-covered boulders, varying topography, the sparkle of a creek. “Stick season,” say the Eeyores among us. “Seethrough season,” counter the optimists.

While the rough-barked trunks stand stoically separate, delicate twigs trace a burly lace onto gray skies. Although in silhouette they seem to intertwine, in reality they strive to lift their leaves (when they have them) away from the others to claim their own personal space. Occasionally, two trunks or two branches will miscalculate and intersect to squeak in the wind, or groan as scar tissue melds them together until in death do they part. The real connections, though, happen beneath the duff—almost beneath our notice.

Down there, hidden in the soil, lies the Wood Wide Web. No, that’s not a joke.

Dr. Suzanne Simard, a forest ecologist from the University of British Columbia, coined the term to describe the relationships she discovered.

Other scientists have backed up her findings. According to German forester Peter Wohlleben, in his book The Hidden Life of Trees, “most individual trees of the same species growing in the same stand are connected to each other through their root systems.” They accomplish this by grafting. Just like orchardists can coax a new twig to grow on the branch of another apple tree, when two roots of the same species meet underground, they can grow together. The resulting network allows sugars, water, minerals, and chemical signals to travel from tree to tree, and provides stability in windstorms.

What Dr. Simard found even more intriguing, though, was that trees of different species can share resources, too, even though their roots don’t fuse together.

If you follow the roots of almost any plant out to their very tips, you’ll find fun-

gal mycelia. Some fungi just sheath the roots; others actually tap into the root cells. Each plant has its preferred method of connection, and certain species of fungi that it consents to form relationships with. Fungal mycelia extend the plants’ reach into the surrounding soil. This mycorrhizal (myco=fungus; riza=root) network is robust and thickly woven. So thickly, in fact, that scientists say you could find seven miles of fungal hyphae in a pinch of dirt, and hundreds of miles under a single footstep.

Using this network, trees and mycorrhizal fungi live in an incredible symbiotic relationship. Trees feed the fungi with sugars produced during photosynthesis, and may share up to 80 percent of their total production. In return, fungal hyphae significantly increase the absorbing area of roots, which protects trees against drought. Fungi actively break down tightly bound soil nutrients like phosphorous and iron and make them available to plants. This intricate web captures and holds nutrients before they can be lost from the system.

What’s more, mycorrhizal fungi can facilitate nutrient sharing between trees and plants of different species, and take an active part in maintaining a healthy forest. Fungi depend on the presence of a mature, stable forest with its humid microclimate and flow of nutrients. Tree diversity is essential, since monocultures are vulnerable to disease and disturbance.

Fungi ensure their own survival when they cultivate the long-term stability of the environment they enjoy. Of course, it’s not a zero-sum game. Many creatures, including us, contribute to and benefit from this synergy. All flourishing is mutual.

Just this little bit of knowledge will help you this fall, to “see through” the superficially independent members of the Wood Wide Web.—Emily M. Stone

Trails don’t just happen LUTSEN—The Lutsen Trailbreakers have come a long way since the nonprofit organization was formed in 1983.

Old-timers remember the early days of North Shore snowmobiling in the 60s when 8-, 10-, and 12-horse Ski-Doos made their way across lakes and even to Ely past Dorothy Molter’s cabin, where she served soup and her famous root beer. Others will remember the first trails that went over lakes and into the brush with just enough room between trees, taking turns breaking trail, getting stuck—no reverse then, right?—and having picnics where ever you got to an opening and a view.

In the late 60s and early 70s, Lutsen residents and friends got together to plan for trail rides and needed trail work. Fred Schmidt Sr. created the club emblem with the current name. It features a snowmobile and a moose on a snowy trail through the woods. When Leo Tschieda became the president, trails were laid out. As an attorney, he saw the need to become a nonprofit as well and the bylaws were created. About 60 miles of trails were first built and maintained. Mike Rose has said that USFS or DNR personnel were often just ahead of his equipment putting in markers to guide the trail building.

Some trail portions are available to ATV’s and others to bikers; all trails are open to hikers. The vistas and the variety of trails are exceptional. The Trailbreakers have built bridges, two shelters, moved a “retired” fire truck garage to act as a

groomer building, and added signs to ensure safe travel on the now 51 plus miles of trails for visitors and residents. Who does this work? The club members. We are always open to have others join us in this effort. Writing and receiving grants and grant-in-aid provides funding, but there is always sweat equity in maintaining trails. The old-timers who put hours into opening these trails are to be commended because they often did not use heavy equipment. Chain saws and a tractor maybe; definitely muscle power. A recent MN USA quote said, “Snow happens.

Trails don’t.” We—the Trailbreakers—hope you join us in the work and the fun. Our plan this year is to ride each second and fourth Thursday together, starting from the groomer building on Caribou Trail.

One special event is our third annual Blast from the Past Vintage Ride, which will take place tentatively on February 24 at Cascade Lodge. Riders of all ages and machines of all ages enjoy either a short route or a longer 20-mile ride out and back to the Lodge. Even if you don’t ride or don’t have an “old” sled, you will enjoy seeing these vintage models and the folks who ride them.

Lutsen Trailbreakers are just one of the clubs in Cook County. Maps are available each year so riders can find their way between them and along the state trail. What isn’t seen is the work done each year so that all can enjoy.

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Christmas wonderland in downtown Thunder Bay THUNDER BAY— Right in the middle of Thunder Bay’s south downtown is the magical “Christmas on the Second Floor” at Victoria’s Cupboard, open to the public from mid-October to December 24. It’s an enchanted place filled with hundreds of delightful Christmas displays, 60 beautifully decorated trees and thousands of Christmas items for unique gifts and home décor.

cream and snowy white present a quiet, calming ambience amidst angels, cherubs, gold snowflakes, snowmen and musical instruments.

Victoria’s Cupboard, first established by Marjorie Knutson in 1990 as a small storefront, moved in 2001 to its present location, a 5,000-square-foot two-story heritage-designated building built in 1900 and originally home to the Fort William Daily Times-Journal newspaper (1899-1972).

In the Spiced Orange Room—with its spicy scents of ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice, combined with the essence of orange—Christmas trees are decorated in shades of copper, brass and bronze with gingerbread and cookie ornaments.

“A former employee’s mother had a wonderful suggestion to turn the second floor into a permanent Christmas floor,” said Knutson.

A stroll down Candy Cane Lane takes you to the Cherry Berry Room, a large room divided into two colour themes— soft pastel shades of pink on one side, purple on the other—based on the Nutcracker Suite theme.

She did, transforming the floor into eight colour-coordinated Christmas-themed rooms.

“The Christmas floor appeals to all five senses—smell, touch, taste, hearing and sight. It’s an overall feast for the eyes,” said Knutson.

Even the names of the rooms fire up the senses and each one has hundreds of distinctive Christmas items.

According to Knutson, most people tour the rooms clockwise, starting with the Soft Gold Room where shades of gold,

Next is the North Pole Express Room themed around Mrs. Claus, along with helpers, elves and reindeer. There’s also vintage train sets and Department 56 North Pole Village buildings and accessories.

Blue, white and silver colours are featured in the Icy Blue Room, giving it a Nordic winter look. Here you’ll find snowflake ornaments, icicles and white-fur treetop angels reminiscent of a by-gone romantic era.

The large Green Ivy Room has a formal Victorian theme (the Bearington Bears are adorable) in half the room, while the other half is Woodland Rustic with hundreds of items, ranging from feathered birds to angels, Santa, stars, snowflakes and wild-

The champagne dress of the angel compliments the peacock palette of greens, turquoise and blues in this vignette. | ELLE ANDRA-WARNER life. And the room is home to the legendary Christmas Pickle.

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I am happy to announce that I relaunched the little sailboat this year on July 22, as we left Isle Royale and started our two-week summer vacation on our boat. I had been preparing the little sailboat for a long time over the winter so it can take on anything that the Gitchigami challenges her with. This is the Ojibwe’s name for Lake Superior, translated as the Great Sea. There are times we cannot see land when we are in the middle of the lake, so it is like a big sea with huge waves.

My parents helped me to put this little sailboat on her next long and safe journey across Lake Superior. My Dad and I prepared the little sailboat by cutting out all new birchbark sails, fixing both masts and gluing them into place. We used Varathane, a wood sealer, over the entire boat to keep it from getting water-logged.

We also attached a brass plate on the bottom of the hull with our phone number engraved into it if someone else finds it.

At 6 a.m. (yes, 6 a.m.!) my Dad woke me up to launch the sailboat off the back of our big boat. I launched it at Rainbow Point, just before the lake got too rough.

Rainbow Point is such a beautiful spot for this exciting moment. It is named this for the big boulders on the shore that are all different colours; many shades of red, yellow, purple, grey, black and white.

My Dad took lots of photos and it was finally time to let the little sailboat go on her way once more. I got on the back of the boat on the swim platform. This is when tears came to my eyes. I let the little sailboat go into the water and as soon

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as the wind caught her sails, she was on the move like you wouldn’t believe! Everyone had tears of joy in their eyes and we couldn’t believe we finally did it. My Dad told me that he thought the little sailboat was going to head to the Apostle Islands.

I just couldn’t imagine it traveling so far! I wonder if it made it?

I hope it’s still doing ok. If someone finds the boat, I hope they call and tell me how far the boat traveled. I really love how the whole world is connected no matter where we live, or what we look like. The sailboat’s journey has reminded me of the story Paddle to the Sea. I’ve said this in my other articles but I just love how I’m able to experience such a wonderful book. That moment of setting the boat free is something I will always remember.

I hope somebody finds the sailboat and takes care of her like I did, then sets it free again for another journey.

I would also like to tell of another little message as it’s the one thing in the whole world I hope I can change. I am so lucky to go on our boat to so many islands that most people will never visit. With this opportunity, comes great responsibility to share my message. Most of us have let balloons go into the sky and watch them fly away. It’s exciting, isn’t it?

Well, most of us don’t know what happens to the balloons, or even think about where they go. Although some balloons decompose once they land on the beaches, sadly that is not true for most.

The balloons that don’t decompose stay on the beaches for years. The worst are those big silver balloons. I have found so many balloons on the beaches, you would be shocked. Almost every beach we have walked, there is a balloon or two, or even more! I pick them up and take them back with me to throw them out properly.

I hope with this little message, that together, we can make a huge difference.

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Veterans Day: Pay attention NORTH SHORE— I ran along the Bow River in Calgary, looking for an excuse to rest. I stopped under the Canadian flag waving over six marble columns that listed 3,000 names of Calgary area soldiers who died from WWI to Afghanistan. The rusted steel of the Calgary Soldiers’ Memorial held the words, “We Will Remember.” Canada memorializes members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty on Remembrance Day, November 11. Tired from running, I was momentarily confused about my own country’s traditions.

In America, on Memorial Day in May of each year, we remember those who died in military service. On November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. On that day, we honor all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. On Veterans Day, some of you will get on your Facebook page and ask us to remember those who have died in uniform. As an outraged veteran on the Internet, I’m supposed to scold you for not knowing the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. I’m not going to do that for two reasons. The first reason is because you just read this awesome paragraph that explains the difference. The second reason is I’ve learned to be grateful for any form of support for veterans, no matter what shape that takes.

I had a chance to be part of a roundtable discussion on the radio with Mike Waldron once. He’s a Marine combat veteran and the executive director of a group called 23rd Veteran, based in northern Minnesota. It’s a nonprofit organization with this mission: Empower veterans to lead successful lives. Waldron said veterans are sometimes reluctant to participate in veterans programs.

“If we take advantage of these programs, it makes them feel valuable, like they’re giving back to the military. If more of us knew, by accepting these services, we are actually providing a service for the people that are donating, more veterans would be willing to do so,” he said.

I never thought of it that way. I’m nicer now when someone thanks me.

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Being thanked is not a problem.

In a survey taken by the Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation in 2013, 70 percent of the veterans polled felt appreciated at home.

But there are other troubling results. Seventy percent of the veterans polled felt the average American didn’t understand their experience and 55 percent felt disconnected from civilian life. What about the thanks? Forty-two percent polled said civilians were “just saying what people wanted to hear.” This poll mirrors my feelings. I feel appreciated and, simultaneously, I don’t think my neighbors have any idea what my military life was like.

I was at a writing conference last winter and met a writer named Frances Richey. I brought up the “Thank you for your service” conundrum and she was the second person that helped me see it a different way. She asked me, “Well, what do you want me to say then?” I’m not sure I have an answer, but I should. I can only speak for myself and here it goes.

I want you to say what you would say to anybody. Start with introductions. Hello, my name is Eric. What’s your name?

Where do you live? What’s your job? Do you like it? Do you have family? Kids?

Do you have any hobbies? I’d call that a normal conversation. I stole this next idea from somebody else: “Thank you for your service” is a way to end a conversation, not start it. So, you could end a normal conversation with thanks. But don’t start with it like a left jab, just because you see someone in uniform. I think both people would feel more connected after a normal dialogue. The veteran would feel less like someone threw a yellow ribbon at them and walked away.

Nobody ever needs to thank me again, as long they just use their turn signals when they’re driving. What I mean is: Pay attention, like your mom used to tell you as a kid, but now you’re a responsible

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and continues now that he drives a car. I believe in a strong military. I also believe in the Constitution that puts civilians in charge of the military. I want my fellow civilian citizens to pay attention to when and where the military is being used instead of watching cat videos on their phones. Very few serve in uniform today.

I think Americans feel like they’re sending someone else to the war. They’re correct, in a sense. Instead, I wish they felt like they were sending a part of their own body to war, like their right hand. Instead of anesthetizing their right hand by saying the correct phrases, I think people should just place their hand on the hot stove.

Stings, doesn’t it? I wish we felt more connected, like one body. The Harvard Institute of Politics conducted a poll of 18-29 year olds in 2015. Sixty percent said we should send U.S. combat troops to fight ISIS, but 85 percent said they would not join the military to help. That’s what happens when you don’t pay attention.

Sebastian Junger (author of The Perfect Storm) wrote a book last year called Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging.

In the book he says, “If contemporary America doesn’t develop ways to publicly confront the emotional consequences of war, those consequences will continue to burn a hole through the vets themselves.”

He suggests a Veterans Day ritual where veterans and civilians would go to their town halls. Veterans would speak freely about their experience in war: “...a community ceremony like that would finally return the experience of war to our entire nation, rather than just leaving it to the people who fought. The bland phrase, ‘I support the troops,’ would then mean showing up at the town hall once a year to hear these people out.”

will be free and open to the public, just like Junger suggested. If you know a writer who wants to get better at military storytelling, point them to Bridging the Gap. And I hope you’ll show up and pay attention to our stories on that Saturday night.

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If you thank me, I’ll say, “You’re welcome,” without being a grouch. In the meantime, pay attention. And don’t forget to use your turn signals.—Eric Chandler Editor’s Note: A 1989 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Chandler retired after a 24-year military flying career with the U.S. Air Force and the Minnesota Air National Guard. He is a veteran with three deployments to Saudi Arabia for Operation Southern Watch, three deployments to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom, and one to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. He flew 145 combat sorties and over 3,000 hours in the F-16.

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Walking on Snow

By Shawn Perich In winter, the snow gets pretty deep around here. Sometimes it comes early.

Other years it arrives late. Most winters, the snow just keeps getting deeper and deeper until spring arrives. I don’t think much about the snow depth until it reaches my knees, because I can trudge through lesser amounts. But once it gets to my knees, it’s time to wear snowshoes.

Native people originated snowshoes to walk atop the snow. They are still used for that practical purpose today. The original style of snowshoe, with a wooden frame and hide webbing is still available. But new options exist with frames and webbings made of strong, lightweight materials.

Most new models are smaller than traditional snowshoes, which means they are easier to wear and less cumbersome. Some have built-in crampons to make it easier to climb slopes.

Choosing the right pair of snowshoes de-

pends upon how you intend to use them.

The snow in the Northern Wilds is usually soft and deep, so you need a snowshoe with good flotation to prevent sinking into it. That’s why I like the traditional Alaskan style, which is long and narrow with upturned tips like skis. Since I weigh 200 pounds, I need a substantial snowshoe to support my weight. Even with these shoes, I’ll still sink deeply into unbroken powder.

I generally use my snowshoes to get around in the forest or traverse lakes and trails to reach ice fishing destinations.

Some winters, I’ll make a snowshoe trail to walk my dogs. Since my use of snowshoes is primarily utilitarian, my choice of the Alaskan style may not be best for you.

If you are planning to use snowshoes for casual recreation or traveled trails, you may be better off with a modern design.

Just as important as the snowshoe is the binding, which attaches the shoe to your boot. The binding should fit your usual pair of warm, winter boots.

You can use snowshoes anywhere there is snow, but it seems silly to me to wear snowshoes when the snow is just a few inches deep. Learning to walk with snowshoes is relatively easy, but if you are just starting out, go to a park or similar place that has a trail for snowshoeing. Don’t use them on cross-country ski trails.

Many shops rent snowshoes during the winter. Trying them out can make for a great family outing. The shop will be able to help you select suitable snowshoes and direct you to a snowy place where you can use them.

Here’s a little pro tip: The best time to go snowshoeing is later in winter, when increasing sunshine thaws the surface of the snow during the day and it freezes at night, forming a crust. The snowshoeing is easy then, especially in the morning, and you can move quickly across the snowpack.

It’s a great time to get out and explore the Northern Wilds.

Drill, Sit, Jig: Ice Fishing

By Joe Friedrichs If you’re looking for something unique to try on a first date this winter, ice fishing probably isn’t the place to start.

After all, consider the scene: two people walking 500 yards through the blowing wind across a frozen lake near the Minnesota/Canadian border. They crunch through snow and eventually drop their gear and drill a hole in the ice. They set up a flimsy ice house that is essentially a wind breaker and sit inside. Then they sit.

For hours…and hours.

However, and perhaps oddly enough, this scene would be the image many men and women in the Northern Wilds would describe as a day well spent. I am among those ranks.

Ice fishing has always been more of a hobby for me than a “sport.” Some days I catch fish, others I don’t. But I always enjoy ice fishing, particularly in northern Minnesota and in Ontario. The diversity of fish an angler can target and remoteness of the region’s lakes only make ice fishing here all the more enjoyable.

And if you’re looking to pick up a new hobby this winter, ice fishing would be my top recommendation. After all, it’s affordable. It’s readily accessible. And, quite frankly, it’s ridiculously fun.

For gear, start with the basics. Warm clothing is, of course, a necessity when you’re spending the day on a frozen lake, so bundle up. Waterproof and insulated boots are essential. Long underwear is a must and coveralls or ski pants on top of that base layer. Needless to say, a winter jacket, hat and gloves should be worn as well.

So now you’re on the ice. Up next, you need to get through the ice. There are several methods to cut a hole in the ice for fishing. I prefer the manual ice drill, commonly known as an auger. A manual auger is great because it can be used in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Quetico Provincial Park where a gas or electric auger can’t. Many ice anglers in Minnesota and Ontario have both manual and motorized augers, but if you’re just starting out, stick with the manual. Besides, it’s a great workout cutting holes through the ice using just your strength to make it happen.

If the ice is still relatively thin, as it might be in early January, December or even late November, an ice chisel can also be an efficient tool. And taking it a step further, I know a guy in Montana who cuts through the ice using a chain saw, but that always seemed unnecessarily savage to me.

After you’ve cut a hole in the ice, use an ice scoop or skimmer to clear the loose slush and ice. And now comes time for your first serious investment as an ice angler. Will you buy an ice fishing portable shelter or not? There are many, many benefits to owning a shelter. They can hold heat, provide shelter from snow and wind and just make the experience more enjoyable on the ice. However, it is an investment. A decent pop-up portable shelter can be purchased for a couple hundred dollars or more. And if you don’t want to purchase one, it’s time to embrace winter, as you will be at the mercy of whatever the wind blows your way.

Regardless of if you’re going to fish inside an ice house or exposed to the elements, you’ll need a device to catch fish.

Joe Friedrichs (left) and Michael Determan pull ice fishing gear across a Cook County lake. | JONATHAN HAUN 14

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Cross-Country Skiing: How to

By Eric Chandler You’re up here in the Northern Wilds, pacing a circle into the carpet indoors in the wintertime. You finally decide you’re going to give cross-country skiing a try.

Good for you! It’s simply the greatest sport in the world. But skiing outdoors in the winter can be daunting for an absolute beginner. You’re in luck. This article will tackle the basics for a complete novice.

Eric, Leo, Grace, and Sam Chandler near the Gunflint Trail. | ERIC CHANDLER

There are two primary ways to catch fish through the ice: using a small ice rod or by using a tip-up. An ice rod is essentially a miniature fishing rod. Most are between 24-28 inches long and equipped with a spinning reel. Meanwhile, a tipup is a device that suspends live or frozen bait at a set depth through a hole in the ice. Rather than have to manually work the instrument as you do when jigging from a rod, the tip-up sends a flag in the air when there is a bite without the angler having to be in contact with this piece of gear.

Other than on designated A manual auger is a key instrument for ice fishing trout lakes, Minnesota an- in Minnesota and Ontario. | JOE FRIEDRICHS glers can have two lines in the water while ice fishing. hands on a regulations book, or do the reAs a result, many use both a tip-up and an search online. ice rod simultaneously.

There are also a number of ice fishing Of course, when it comes to ice fishing themed events or contests held each wingear the list could go on and on, but let’s ter in the region. Each March, the Trout avoid all that today. Don’t worry about Derby takes place on Gunflint Lake, drawusing electronics and sonar to find fish if ing both Canadian and Minnesota anglers you’re just getting started. That’s where to the border-lake competition. Check the serious investments come into play. the monthly calendar of this magazine Start with the basics. Drill a few holes. throughout the winter to find other similar Drop a few lines. See what happens. fishing events.

And though ice fishing can be done whenever there is enough safe ice to do so, it’s key to know what species can be caught at what time of the year. For example, there is no ice fishing for lake trout in Minnesota waters until Dec. 31. And even then, the season only opens for lakes entirely within the BWCAW. The key to following the ice fishing rules and seasons in Minnesota and Ontario is to get your

On the surface it might seem strange to encourage people to get outside and stand on a frozen lake when the temperature is below zero. But once you catch that first lake trout through the ice on a beautiful day in the depths of winter, you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say “ice fishing is a great way to spend a day in the Northern Wilds.”

I’m not a professional, but I’ve been cross-country skiing since I could walk.

I’ve finished the American Birkebeiner 50k ski race 13 times. I was a volunteer coach for the KidSki and ParentSki programs at Snowflake Nordic Center in Duluth. I’ve tried to boil what I know down to three topics.

1. Visit your local ski shop. The experts at your local shop have the answers to all your questions. They’ll help you figure out what kind of cross-country skiing interests you. Do you want to bash through the woods?

Are you mostly interested in getting exercise? Do you have your eye on a local groomed trail? Have a good talk about your goals with a sales representative and they will steer you in the right direction. That leads to the next item.

2. Get good gear. This means skis, bindings, boots, poles and clothing.

Once again, I recommend getting this stuff new at your local shop. Modern ski gear is good quality, even at the entry level. You can buy a package with all you need for a reasonable price. It does require a leap to make this investment. But, in my opinion, it’s worth it.

3. At this point, you may need to make a choice between classic style and freestyle cross-country skiing (also called “skating”). Your choice will determine some of your equipment choices. I recommend you start out classic style. That’s the type of skiing that takes place in two tracks and what you probably picture when you think of the sport. We taught kids classic style first at the KidSki program.

The balance and gliding you learn in classic will transfer to freestyle. This is a confusing topic for newbies and your shop can help you decide what’s right for you. This whole discussion of technique leads to the next point.

4. Get Lessons. Your local shop can point you to ski instructors. Your local ski club may offer free technique sessions. For example, the Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club has offered free technique sessions in the past.

You may ask, “Can’t I figure it out myself?” Maybe. But it could take many years and by the time you figure it out, you may have lost interest. A good instructor will give you enough information in one afternoon

Grace and Shelley Chandler at Boulder Lake Ski Trails north of Duluth. | ERIC CHANDLER to chew on for a whole winter. You can improve more in one week with an instructor than you could in several winters by yourself. Adults seem reluctant to take lessons. Try to be like a kid. They’re sponges and they get better quick with coaching.

But don’t take it from me. I asked Mick Dodds, buyer and Nordic department manager for The Ski Hut in Duluth what his three pieces of advice were. He makes a living helping people get into the sport. His answers focus primarily on the first two points I made above: “1. Think about where you want to ski and how you want to ski there.

Groomed trails, no trail at all, lakes? Even a combination of any of these. There are different skis, boots, poles, and bindings to suit different experiences.

“2. Be open-minded. In today’s age of online researching there is a lot of misinformation out there. Don’t get stuck on having to have a certain ski. There may be better options that you don’t know about.

Also, your racer friend may know what works for them, but they don’t necessarily know what works for you. A good shop wants to sell you what will make you happiest. Because happy customers come back!

“3. Don’t forget about what to wear cross-country skiing! It’s not just about the skis. If you get sweaty and cold you will likely not be having a lot of fun. Your skiing clothes make a HUGE difference in how enjoyable your time on skis will be.”

For a beginning cross-country skier, all of this can seem overwhelming. Don’t worry. Try to remember, this is supposed to be fun. If it’s fun, you’ll do it more. The friendly skiers at your shop, your good gear, and the instructor at your lesson are all on your side. We all want to see your big smile as you stride and glide over the snow in the Northern Wilds.

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Get Out and Ride: Snowmobiling

By Ali Juten The sun won’t rise for another few hours, but there is plenty to do before heading up the North Shore. The truck and trailer need to be loaded with snowmobiles, snacks need to be packed, and last but not least, gloves, boots, snow bibs, balaclavas, helmets and jackets that can withstand the cold and wind. It is the end of January and

the forecast for the day calls for sunshine and 28 degrees F., which will be perfect for riding on the North Shore State Trail.

In Minnesota, the DNR states that there are more than 22,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Although not everyone in northern Minnesota owns a snowmobile, most people in the area understand

that our winters are cold, snow-filled, and likely very long. To get through the long season, and with enough snow, local trails are groomed and perfected by local snowmobile groups in conjunction with the DNR. Trails like the one starting in Finland connect to the C.J. Ramstad trail, also known as the North Shore State Trail.

The North Shore State Trail runs 146 miles through the rugged north woods from Duluth to Grand Marais and connects many communities in the area, including local eateries.

After the machines are unloaded in Finland the perfectly groomed trail awaits. The woods are quiet, still, and the rumbling of the engines cut through the cold silence as the ride begins.

Winding through rugged hills and snow-dusted pines, these are sights unseen without this type of machine. The miles of leaning through the curves go by quickly, and hunger hits right as the trail meets the Trestle Inn. After all, snowmobiling is more about the journey than the destination.

Stopping for some lunch at the Trestle Inn. Snowmobiles out number cars in the parking lot. | ALI JUTEN

For those who do not own a snowmobile, local shops such as Beaver Bay Sports offer snowmobile rentals and snowmobile clothing rentals. They also offer guided tours to groups who want to be shown the trails. Other places to rent snowmobiles and gear along the North Shore include: Steve’s Sports in Grand Marais, Hungry Jack Lodge, Gunflint Lodge, and Gunflint Pines Resort. Most of the rental places require reservations at least 48

hours in advance, though, since machines are in high demand.

Before taking to the trails, all riders should have completed a snowmobile safety course. The state of Minnesota requires snowmobile certification by law for anyone born after December 31, 1976. The adult course can be completed online for less than $30 and the snowmobile certification can even be printed from home.

Some of what the course teaches new riders is that trails typically have a 50 MPH speed limit, to always check trail conditions prior to riding, never drink and ride, and to never ride alone. Even the most accustomed riders know that snowmobiling safely is important, not only for yourself, but for fellow riders. It makes the trails all the more enjoyable in the long run.

With rosy cheeks, we share a few laughs and a hot meal. There’s no real rush, but getting back out on the sleds feels overdue. A quick bathroom break and then it’s time to check the trail maps and choose where to ride next.

Thirty more miles down the timber-lined trail we go, stopping a few times to rest and a few more times because one of the machines is acting up. It is time to turn back. Days are short and we need to make sure that we can get all four machines back to our friend’s cabin in Finland.

When we finally arrive, a fire is crackling and beer is waiting out on the porch to cool in the snowbank. It sure was a glorious day on the trail.

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Chess on Ice

By Michael Creger For a woman who grew up in southern California, the peculiarities of curling provided enough intrigue for her to give it a shot. Margie Nelson of Duluth recalls seeing the sport featured in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games and saw the Duluth Curling Club as a way to embrace the new climate she found herself in as a college student in the Twin Ports.

“It’s a fun thing to do in the winter,” she said.

She isn’t alone. Activity in curling clubs along the North Shore has seen a definite uptick in recent years. Peter Harris, who helps run instructional leagues for the Two Harbors Curling Club, said participation is up across the state. It’s especially gained a profile through the exposure Nelson saw in the Olympics.

“There’s an awareness of it as a sport,” Harris said. “It’s athletic, adaptable for all ages and fun. It’s a hoot.”

Harris said there has been a definite metamorphosis from curling seen as an adult drinking sport. Children along the North Shore are being exposed to the sport in physical education classes in Two Harbors and Silver Bay. And more adults are taking instructional leagues as they find value in the aerobic nature of sweeping and gain friendships while exercising.

“It’s a thinking game,” Harris said. “It’s

called chess on ice. It’s skill in making the rocks curl and the multiple ways to reposition them. It can be complex.”

There are five curling clubs from Duluth to Thunder Bay. All of them offer instructional leagues for children and adults.

They also offer significantly reduced membership rates for first-time curlers. While many open houses and classes began in late October, there are opportunities throughout the winter to get introduced to curling.

The Duluth Curling Club has a new curlers league, a friends and family league and a robust juniors league for children. Its ice on Fridays is reserved for instructional time, generally twice a month through March. There are clinics throughout the season.

The Two Harbors Curling Club hosts a Sunday afternoon fun league with instruction for novices, along with its junior league.

The goal, Harris said, is to create lifelong curlers who eventually populate the experienced leagues.

In Grand Marais, the Cook County Curling Club also has an open beginner league and instructors on hand for classes that run $35 for individuals and $50 for couples, with $10 classes after the initial fee.

Thunder Bay boasts two facilities, the Fort William Curling Club and the Port Arthur Curling Club. Fort William has two

Junior curlers at the Duluth Curling Club learn the basics of the sport and how to care for the ice during a winter session. | LUCIE AMUNDSEN $100 eight-week beginning curling sessions on Sundays, one that began in late October and another that begins in January. Port Arthur has $15 novice classes throughout the winter.

Getting into curling requires little in the way of equipment at the start. Clubs provide most of what is needed. Beginners should bring a light jacket and clean shoes.

As curlers progress, the clubs have pro shops for more advanced equipment.

An attitude is also required when first entering a rink, Nelson said.

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“Remember it is a social sport,” she said.

“While play can be competitive, following the etiquette goes a long way.”

It’s all part of the camaraderie that draws people to the sport, she said.

“Games always start and end with handshakes and saying ‘Good Curling.’ After games, stay after for a little while and get a drink with the other team. Winners buy.”

And beginners can dream, Harris said.

“It doesn’t hurt that many Olympians come from right here.”

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No one has more fun Tedd Williams

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ERIC CHANDLER

His dad was a Red Sox fan around the time of the Splendid Splinter. His mom wouldn’t name him Theodore because of the cartoon chipmunk with the same name. So, they compromised and named him Tedd, with two d’s.

That’s how Tedd Williams was born 62 years ago. Double d Guitars is the name of his operation in Saginaw, Minn.

Two lowercase d’s are inlaid in the head of his guitars. A unique symbol for each unique instrument.

He and his wife Cassie have been married for 37 years and live in the place he built himself in 1980. They have four children. Two of his five grandchildren laughed and rode their bicycles around his shop while he sipped coffee and talked about his life in “medicine and music.”

Williams was a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy from 1973-79. He spent the 80s getting several degrees, including a Masters in Organizational Management. He also taught high school English. Then he joined the Minnesota Air National Guard in 1990. He worked in the Medical Group of the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth until he retired in 2010.

Lloyd LaPlant, 88, is a well-known luthier (maker of stringed instruments) in Grand Rapids, Minn. Williams wanted to commission LaPlant to make him a guitar to mark his retirement from the military. LaPlant told Williams to come to Grand Rapids and make one for himself.

“I asked him, ‘You think I can?’ But, I’d done stuff. I built this house. I wasn’t intimidated,” Williams recalled.

LaPlant gifted the wood to him for his first guitar. It took Williams six months to build and he finished in June 2011.

“I’d go up to Grand Rapids on Tuesdays. I’d show up and stoke up the woodstove out in Lloyd’s shop, like an apprentice. Then I went inside and drank coffee with the family. After that, the shop was warm and we’d go out to work,” said Williams.

When did he know that this was for him?

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[UPPER LEFT] Tedd Williams shows a piece of Macassar Ebony used to make guitar fretboards.

[ABOVE] Tedd Williams shows the back of a guitar he made with mirror images of wolves in the koa wood.

“The first day,” said Williams. “I said to myself, ‘This is really fun.’ I’d take a process that I finished over to Lloyd and he’d grunt and I knew I was on the right track. On the second Tuesday, I knew I wanted to keep doing this.

I thought: An introvert in a woodshop by myself? I was in heaven.”

Williams got into music at eight years old when his gym teacher Dad sang Caruso arias from operas around the house. His Dad bought him a ukulele and encouraged him.

Then Williams got a Danelectro guitar without an amp.

“I could play a lot and it was quiet,” he said. He never stopped playing. He never took lessons. “Give me an hour and I can play anything with strings and frets,” he said.

Then came the piano, the flute, and the saxophone. He

always sang. “I mostly learned piano and guitar so I could accompany my singing,” said Williams. He met his wife Cassie while playing the piano.

When Williams turned 50, he committed himself to playing the banjo. He must’ve figured it out since he plays the banjo in three bands: Sarah Mae and The Birkeland Boys (bluegrass), gospel music with Witness, and with a trio called Due North. The shop where the famous Nechville Banjos are made is in Bloomington, just miles from his mother-in-law’s house. Williams stopped by the shop in 2006 and met Tom Nechville. After helping out in the shop that day, Nechville took Williams out to lunch.

“We talked about everything but banjos,” Williams said.

“When Tom needs a driver and muscle, I help out.”

They travel to music festivals around the country. Steve Martin needed to modify a banjo that was owned by the late John Hartford (the songwriter of “Gentle On My Mind”). Williams went with Nechville to Manhattan and helped work on that priceless banjo. Not bad, rubbing elbows with a nationally known banjo picker/comedian/ actor after picking up the banjo at age 50.

Williams gave a tour of his shop and the office next to his shop. He clearly believes in creating guitars that people will play. He dismisses some of his more beautiful guitars as “art projects” despite the fact they sound great. One guitar he made with a Koa wood body and a maple neck was an example of beautiful form and function. On the back of the guitar, the grain of the dark wood looks like two wolves.

He quoted his mentor LaPlant as saying, “We aren’t reinventing the wheel here.” Williams uses traditional guitar body shapes pioneered and proven for decades by the manufacturers Gibson and Martin. Many of his guitars have spruce bodies, which is a typical wood choice. Williams has respect for traditional shapes and woods. Williams echoed LaPlant when he said, “You could make a guitar with a weird body shape for a few hundred bucks, but then you’d have to shell out a thousand bucks to get a custom case to put it in.”

Williams respects precedent and players, but he is still excited about the individual character of each guitar. He held out a piece of Macassar ebony that he would use to make a fretboard for a guitar. He talked about the beautiful “chocolate colored” striations in the grain that would give the guitar a unique look.

“Solid black ebony would make it look just like every other guitar in the world,” Williams said.

The joy he takes in making these instruments is infectious. Williams said he has two mottos. His first one is, “No one has more fun than I do.” His second one is, “I strive for mediocrity in all I do.” The latter is easily dismissed as self-deprecating humor. Maybe it’s even a way to take pressure off himself as a builder. “Music is playful and emotional,” said Williams. He repeatedly said that music is an “intimate act” and “cathartic.” The joy and humor of his mottos probably help power the 80 hours that it takes him to make each one of these important music-making tools. He’s about to start his 70th guitar since his first in 2011.

Several “Double d” guitars are in the hands of serious musicians, many in Nashville. Shad Cobb, Tim Carter of The Carter Brothers, and notable session man Smith Curry all have guitars that Williams made. He gifted a guitar to Curry after he had the bad luck of a house fire.

Tedd Williams bends wood around a guitar body form in his shop.

“The night before I string up a guitar, I get so excited, I can’t sleep. I get to the part of the process where I glue the bridge on and clamp it so it’ll dry overnight. This means the following day, I only have two hours of work left to string it up.” Williams said, “This is when I do something pseudo-spiritual. I let the person know that it’ll be done the next day. Some people write a song that they play for the first time on the new guitar. Some people that aren’t local will ask me to play a particular song the first time I string up their guitar. There’s a Latin inscription that some violin makers inscribed into the wood of the fiddles they made, from the point of view of the wood: In life I was silent / In death I sing.”

Not only is he creating the instruments, but he’s proud that he personally made most of the jigs, forms, and even the tools that he uses. He described how he forces the body together in a form, unlike some other makers who choose to bend the wood perfectly without a form. “Wood under pressure is livelier,” said Williams. The guitar braces inside the body give the guitar front and back a slight curve or radius. “The guitar body and the sound hole are essentially an air pump,” he said. After spending time in his shop, you start to see guitars as living creatures.

If you want to find out more about Double d Guitars, look for Tedd Williams on Facebook. Make sure you type two d’s. If you’re still not sure, see if the guy looks like he’s having more fun than you. That’s him.

Tedd Williams shows the giant rasp he uses to shape guitar necks.

Tedd Williams shows how he uses a form to shape the side of a guitar body.

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By Breana Roy

Artisan’s Northwest

Known as Thunder Bay’s largest and longest running Art and Fine Craft Show, Artisans Northwest was begun in 1975 by Sharon Seibert.

It originally took place in the old YMCA building located in Fort William. After a few location and name changes, Artisans Northwest grew from a once-a-month, four-hour market, to an annual two-day event that occurs the second weekend every November at Valhalla Inn. This year’s juried Art & Fine Craft Show will take place Nov. 1112, starting at 10 a.m. daily; admission is free. Art of all kinds will be for sale, from pottery, photography, jewelry and soft toys, to whimsical dolls, pet supplies, painted glassware and metalwork. There will also be door prizes and a silver collection.

Artisans Northwest is a not-for-profit organization. To learn more, visit: artisansnorthwest.ca.

Artist Marilyn Boyle painted this barn owl scene with acrylics on a beautiful strip of wood. Boyle is an acrylic and watercolor artist who paints on untraditional canvases, such as; stones, birch bark, feathers, leaves, shells and more. She also creates jewelry. To learn more, visit: originalsandmoreart.com. | MARILYN BOYLE

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Known as one of northwestern Ontario’s prominent watercolor artists, Evelyn Konrad has exhibited her paintings internationally. She also operates her own gallery, Mystique of the North. Shown here is “The Norwesters.” To view more, visit konradwatercolours.com. | EVELYN KONRAD

Vicki Nikkila and Kirstin Smith of Love Graffiti Studios work together to create statement furniture, such as this marble and driftwood table. They work primarily with found, salvaged and recycled materials. See more at: lovegraffitistudios.com. | LOVE GRAFFITI STUDIOS

Inspired by the patterns and light found in nature, Thunder Bay artist Barbara Kuschak creates intricate floral and wildlife designs on glassware, including candleholders, vases and ornaments. Ten years ago, she and her husband Clint started creating lamps, featuring new and refurbished lamp bases for these light “sculptures.” | GLASS GARDEN

Ceramic artists Debbie and Dave Dubeau operate Up at Dawn Studio in Thunder Bay. Debbie works on the wheel and Dave works with the slab roller, designing unique and interesting pieces for all pottery lovers. To see more of their work, visit: facebook.com/ upatdawnpottery. | UP AT DAWN POTTERY

Boreal Bluegrass on the Banjo

By Casey Fitchett Musicians from across Minnesota, the United States and Canada will converge November 3-5 to strum, pick and bow their instruments for the 27th time at the annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend.

“The ambiance of the resort is really one of the selling points,” said Russ.

“Along with the music, we want people to be able to relax and enjoy the scenery. At many festivals, you have to decide which way you want to run because there is so much going on, but in this scenario you can relax and take a nap, pick and sing, or go to all of the workshops if you want.”

While it is difficult to get a good estimate of the exact number of attendees joining the collective sound throughout the weekend, the Saturday evening feature concert typically averages between 100-130 listeners. This year Kristin Scott Benson will be accompanied by guitarist and singer Chris Jones of the Night Drivers and mandolinist Patrick Sauber at the 8 p.m. performance.

“It started as a meeting of five or seven guys that came up from the Twin Cities to play music,” said Russ. “I expanded on that idea and started inviting a whole lot of people. Throughout the years we’ve been able to meet and enjoy some of the best bluegrass musicians in the U.S. and Canada.”

Each year, the weekend focuses on a different bluegrass-oriented instrument with a recognized feature artist, with previous years rotating through tutorials on the guitar, mandolin, fiddle, resophonic guitar, bass and singing. This year, South Carolina native Kristin Scott Benson of The Grascals will be leading classes on the banjo. A four-time International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year, Benson will start with beginner workshops on posture and tuning and progress throughout the day to more advanced teaching on chord scales and the role of the banjo in a bluegrass band.

Permanent Exhibit the large number of gatherers, it’s also about reputation and feel.

An event that began as a simple rendezvous between a few lovers of bluegrass has grown into an organized weekend sponsored by the North Shore Music Association. Wayne Russ, a North Shore resident who has organized the popular weekend since its inception, is responsible for inviting internationally-recognized professional musicians to perform and provide workshops that foster impromptu connections.

Kristin Scott Benson. | MOUNTAIN HOME RECORDS “I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about the beautiful Lutsen Resort, itself, and the North Shore area,” said Benson. “I enjoy events like this that allow me the rare opportunity to spend time with other banjo players, so I’m really looking forward to the workshop portion.”

For long-time residents like Russ, holding the event annually at Lutsen Resort is about more than just available space for

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Russ is also very appreciative of the support that the organization gets from outside groups in making the event come together so smoothly.

“We’ve been supported by a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council almost every year since we started,” explained Russ. “We are able to bring together a great group of individuals that want to jam, converse and socialize, as well as many folks who just want to watch and listen to people having fun making music.”

More information about the North Shore Music Association and the Bluegrass Masters Weekend can be found at: northshoremusicassociation.com.

On the Line: A Military History of Cook County Cook County Historical Society, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org

April 2017-May 2018

Arctic Wolf Exhibition: Featuring the Photography of Heidi Pinkerton International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org

May 5-Dec. 21

1000 Words Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

Aug. 15-Nov. 2018

Pacific Northwest Native Art from the William J. Saul Collection Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

Sept. 7-Nov. 12

Window to the West: Nik Nerburn & Brad Tollefson Esmond Building, Duluth, duluthartinstitute.org

Sept. 8-Nov. 12

Reservation Pop: Wendy Red Star Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org

Sept. 19-Nov. 12

Plein Air Painters: America’s Industrial Landscape Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

Sept. 29-Nov. 26

On the Trail: Denise Smith Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca

Oct. 6-Nov. 19

Kohesion: Quentin Maki Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca

Oct. 10-March 2018

Modern(ism) Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

Nov.-Dec.

Faith King Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org

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Nov. 4-30

Nikki Johnson: Watercolors Lakeside Gallery, Duluth, lakesidegalleryduluth.com

Nov. 4-Dec. 1

The Art of Grief: Mary Plaster & Community Artists (reception Nov. 4 at 4 p.m.) Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org

Nov. 6-30

Out of Place Exhibit (reception Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.) Art & Soul Gallery, Ely, elyartandsoul.com

Nov. 7-Jan. 13 This abstract painting of Toronto, by Thunder Bay artist Biljana Baker, was chosen for the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour in their international juried show.

According to Baker, 250 artists applied and only 41 were selected. “It was such a privilege and an honor because there were artists from U.S, China, U.K., and Russia to name a few,” she said. The exhibit ended in October, but you can see “Toronto” at the Artisans Northwest show.

Manifestation: Juried Exhibition (reception Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.)

Definitely Superior, Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com

Nov. 16-Jan. 1

Laurentian: Paul LaJeunesse & Lake Superior Wood Turners (reception Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.) Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org

Nov. 17-Dec. 16

Begin Continue: NHFS Exhibit (reception Nov. 17 at 4 p.m.) Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, northhouse.org

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Birch Grove

BENEFIT Papa Charlie’s Friday, November 17

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Dinner 5:00-8:00 pm Silent Auction 5:00-8:00 pm Music 7:30-9:30 pm Adults $15 Children $5 Silent Auction Items Lodging Stays Gift Baskets Gift Certificates Unique Items & SO Much More!

Dinner Menu Lasagna Salad Garlic Bread Desert Beverage

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Mysterious Ways

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

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Dinner: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pat Campanaro at 651-336-2964 or pcampanaro@gmail.com. Proceeds from Empty Bowls battle hunger in Cook County by funding a variety of hunger programs. Give online at bit.ly/1hsDkEY

The Craft Revival 7, held downtown Thunder Bay, will feature over 100 artisans, musicians and performers. | SUBMITTED

CRAFT REVIVAL 7 Nov. 26, Sunday Now in its 4th year, the bi-annual Craft Revival will take over the Waterfront District of Thunder Bay, featuring 13 local venues and over 100 artisans, musicians and performers.

The Craft Revival first started as a small group of friends gathering in a living room around Christmas time, crafting and trading; but the concept caught on and the event organically grew.

“I have an incredible support network, including my family, close friends and volunteers. It would be impossible to run this event without them,” said Maelyn Hurley, creator and organizer for the event.

The 7th seasonal Craft Revival now encompasses 13 venues: The Foundry, Sovereign Room, Red River Trade Company, Prime Gelato, Prince Arthur Hotel, Red Lion Smokehouse, The Chanterelle, Pneumaticity, Déjà Vu Consignment, Madhouse, Sweet North Bakery, Mars Clothing and The Loop.

NORTH SHORE READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL

Nov. 2-5 Held in Grand Marais, the North Shore Readers and Writers Festival locates, celebrates and fosters the literary arts and engagement with the written word. Readers, writers and book professionals will all find a multitude of opportunities through which to learn and engage, including classes, readings, panel discussions, craft seminars and more. The Grand Marais Art Colony will host a full exhibit hall populated by presses, book professionals and booths, including: Minnesota Historical Society Press, University of Minnesota Press, North Shore Press, Drury Lane Bookstore, Beaver’s Pond Press, Graywolf Press and more. Festival authors and book professionals include: Mary Casanova, William Kent Krueger, Erik Anderson, Kari Vick, Lise Lunge-Larsen, Peter Geye, Tim Cochrane and Kathryn Savage.

Festival registration required. grandmaraisartcolony.org

FALL FOOD & WINE LOVERS WEEKEND

“I give huge props to The Foundry, which was the very first location for this event,” said Hurley. “They supported the vision I had and believed in a unique way to support the local art scene in Thunder Bay.”

All musicians, performers and sound technicians for the event are paid. | SUBMITTED

Held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., there will be handmade products and wares, art, live music, demonstrations, acro yoga, tribal dancing, aerial silk performances, fire spinning, and artisan donated door prizes at all 13 venues. And all musicians, performers and sound technicians for the event are paid.

You can also enter to win a two-night stay at Beyond the Giant Nature Retreat.

To enter the draw, you must participate in the Craft Revival Passport, where patrons must visit and receive a stamp from at least six of the 13 venue locations. thecraftrevivaltbay.com

Nov. 3-4 Bluefin Bay in Tofte has been hosting Food and Wine Lovers Weekend events twice per year—in the spring and fall—for more than 20 years. Each weekend includes a host of activities revolving around food and wine. This year, the guest chef will be Jeffrey Zervas from Lake Avenue Café in Duluth. Chef Zervas and team will partner with Johnson Brothers to create a culinary weekend highlighting food and wine from a variety of different countries in South America. A four course meal with wine pairings will be served Friday evening, and a five course meal with wine pairings will be served Saturday

evening. There will also be wine tasting Saturday afternoon. Registration required. bluefinbay.com

DULUTH JUNK HUNT

Nov. 3-4 Love antique shopping and searching for goodies? Take part in the semi-annual two-day Duluth Junk Hunt at the Duluth DECC, featuring vintage, antique and repurposed treasures from more than 100 of the area’s finest vendors. There will also be a special Farmer’s Market section showcasing local flowers and foods. Admission is $5 at the door (good for both days) or $10 for early admission on Friday, and part of the proceeds are donated to the Encounter Youth Center. The Junk Hunt will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday (8 a.m. for early admission) and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. duluthjunkhunt.com

BLUEGRASS MASTERS WEEKEND

Nov. 3-5 The 27th annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend at Lutsen Resort will feature instrumental workshops and a concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday. This year’s featured instrument is the banjo and the featured performer and instructor is Kristin Scott

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Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm AmericInn, Silver Bay

Do your Christmas shopping locally and conveniently this year!

Local businesses will be setting up mini-stores at the AmericInn of Silver Bay. Come to one location and get all of your shopping done with a variety of businesses, crafters and artists. Rooms available for $50.00 plus tax for shoppers who want to spend the night.

Clara Adamson: Scandanavian Counted Cross-Stitch Crystal Alhbeck: Kitchenware, Towels, Busy Bags Debbie Alhbeck: Paparazzi Jewelry Shelly Amos: Unique Inspiration Rich and Annie Andrus: Wood Projects, i.e. Cribbage Boards & Jewelry Hangers Paulette Anholm: Handmade Aprons, Self-Published Cook Book, Stuffed Animals Min Baker: Jams & Jellies, Baked Goods, Knitting, Scrubber & Dish Cloths Rebecca Brenner: LuLaRoe Clothing Buffy Butz: Tastfully Simple Dawn Byholm: Pampered Chef, Homemade Jewelry Amanda Carlson: LuLaRoe Clothing Jackie Dillenbeck: Switch Plate Covers, Glassware, Kids’ Stuff Lori Ericson: Pictures and Stone Jewelry Molly Gadsby: Usborne Books & More Darcy Gaffky: Scarves, Decorative Baskets, Cedar Wood Products Cathy Globe: Embroidered Clothes,Towels & Team Pillows Christy Harling: Hannah’s Handmade Creations, Bath & Body Products Nancy Hart: American Girl Outfits & Shoes Melanie King: Scentsy Sandy Knupp & Jody Kortus: Superior Finds, LED Photos, Nerbal Neck Racks, Scrabble Racks, Christmas Items Laurie Larson: Stone Pictures & Wreaths Lattin Family: Christmas Baking, Wreaths, Handicrafts & Baked Goods Diana Lax: Quilted Items, Hand Made Bags, 31 Bags Jan Lillis: Jewelry, Suncatchers, Dog Collars & Horse Packs Molly Lisor: Perfectly Posh - Naturally Based Carol Lundstrom: Jewelry, Repurposed Items Turned Into Decoration Donna McCurdy: Avon Terri McDonald: Norwex Clean Living Consultant Bev Mell: Sweater Mittens and Handmade Dolls Carol Napola: Paper Products, Christmas Cards, Earings, Painted Glassware, Painted T-Shirts Northern Wilds: Calendars, Subscriptions & Books Published by Northern Wilds Renette Pearse: Fleece Blankets & Rag Rugs Peggi Potter: Mission 2018 Bake Sale Chelsea Pusc: Fudge Matt Ramczyk: Spices Cheryl Richards: Real Time Pain Relief, Jewelry & Dream Catchers Diane Riihiluoma: Hand-Beaded & Wire Wrapped Jewelry, Scarves Phyllis Salmela: Christmas Things, Cedar Furniture & Nic Nacs Susan Schmidt: Repurpose & Non-Typical Christmas Items Sandra & Brian Schrupp: Massage Lacy Scoen: Lip Sense Denise Smith: Tupperware Maria Solarz: Tastefully Simple & 31 Bags Nicole Stamper: Mittens & Potholders Jackie Thomason: Paricord Crafts, Baked Goods & Homemade Signs Ely Thompson: Dot Dot Smile Children’s Clothes Cindy Vielieke: Jewelry & Gluten Free Baked Goods Jan Waller: Birch Bark Jewelry,Functional Pottery Barbara West: Potholders & Pottery Kathleen Wicklund: Jaffra Cosmetic & Skin Care

Due to the temporary nature of the stores, many businesses will be unable to accept credit cards. Please plan ahead and bring cash and/or checks. Thank you.

Questions or of you would like to set up a store, call 218-226-4300 Visit the AmericInn of Silver Bay on Facebook!

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The Duluth Winter Village, held Dec. 2-3, features holiday shopping, caroling, kid’s activities and more. | SUBMITTED Benson of The Grascals. Kristin’s banjo topics include: basic right and left-hand techniques; the chord scale, improvising and composing; and emphasizing vocal melody in solos. All skill levels and ages are welcome; registration is at the event only. northshoremusicassociation.com

GEM & MINERAL SHOW

Nov. 9-12 For four amazing days, Silver Cove Ltd will bring their renowned Gem and Mineral Show to Thunder Bay, featuring rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones, beads and more. Shop for home décor, loose facets, cabochons, gemstone jewelry, mineral specimens and crystals. This all ages event will take place at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge on Fort William Road.

Show hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. facebook.com/ thunderbaygemshow

try and Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, and the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame. His music style is rooted within traditional oldtime stringband, bluegrass, and folk music; genres where he excels as a performer, as well as a historian, mentor and teacher.

Pamela Longtine plays traditional music inspired by the fiddlers who carried dance tunes, such as schottisches, jigs, and polkas from Northern Europe to America. She specializes in rural American hoedowns and waltzes, as well as French-Canadian jigs and reels. Kimmel and Longtine will also host daytime jam sessions Nov. 1011. A concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; tickets are $20. gunflint.com/ bluegrasss-stringband-concert

EDMUND FITZGERALD MEMORIAL BEACON LIGHTING

Nov. 10, Friday Held at Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, this annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of her 29 crew members on November 10, 1975.

It’s also a time to reflect on the memory of all lives lost in Great Lakes shipwrecks.

This year, the lighthouse, fog signal building and visitor center will be open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Visitors can view a film about the Fitzgerald and costumed guides will provide historic site and shipwreck information. At 4:30 p.m., the lighthouse will close temporarily while the names of the crew members are read to the tolling of a ship’s bell. Following the ceremony, the beacon will be lit and the tower will reopen. This is the only time each year when visitors can climb the tower after dark and see the lit beacon. mnhs.org/splitrock

BLUEGRASS & STRINGBAND WEEKEND

Nov. 10-11 Gunflint Lodge will host Dick Kimmel and Pamela Longtine for a weekend of bluegrass and stringband music.

Kimmel has been entertaining audiences for more than a half-century throughout North America and Europe, and has been inducted into America’s Old-Time Coun-

LAKE SUPERIOR STORM FESTIVAL

Nov. 10-12 The annual Lake Superior Storm Festival, organized by Visit Cook County, honors the power and wild beauty of the Big Lake. Held at various locations throughout Cook County, this family-friendly event includes the Taking Fashion by Storm fashion show, the “Spirits of Lake Superior” shipwreck dinner, a call-in trivia show on WTIP radio, Painting up a Storm class, and various presentations by Jim Shinners, Lonnie Dupre, Mark Seeley and Hugh E. Bishop (author of The

Night the Fitz went Down). And don’t miss the annual Wave Dash at Lutsen Resort; similar to a Polar Plunge.

Dashers will receive a special festival gift and can warm up afterwards with a fire on the beach or in the hot tub.

A full list of activities, times, and locations can be found online. visitcookcounty.com/events

turing lots of various activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

There will be over 100 presentations and more than 65 exhibitors, as well as food, prizes, vendors, sales, a beer and gear social night and raffle, a kid’s area, and outdoor clubs and environmental organizations to explore.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will also be held at the expo, featuring different films each night. This year’s featured presenters include Amy Freeman, Rod and Sharon Johnson, Paul Schurke, Larry Mishkar and Mike Summers. The best part? Admission is free (except for the film festival). outdooradventureexpo.com

ARTISANS NORTHWEST ART & FINE CRAFT SHOW

Nov. 11-12 The not-for-profit Artisans Northwest group in Thunder Bay will celebrate their 42nd annual juried Art and Fine Craft Show at the Valhalla Inn, featuring all styles of artists. Admission is free and there will be door prizes and a silver collection. The show will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. artisansnorthwest.ca

EMPTY BOWLS LUNCH, DINNER & SILENT AUCTION

Nov. 13, Monday Twelve percent of Cook County residents go hungry every month. To address this need, each year the Grand Marais Art Colony co-organizes the Empty Bowls Lunch, Dinner and Silent Auction: a community art fundraiser to alleviate local hunger needs. This year’s event will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church on Monday, November 13. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and dinner will be from 5-7 p.m. The silent auction closes at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for a soup meal and $10 for a handcrafted bowl. grandmaraisartcolony.org

WINTERER’S GATHERING

Nov. 17-19 Held at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, the Winterer’s Gathering celebrates the crafts, customs, landscape, history and stories of winter travel and traditional ways of life in the North. The festival includes hands-on courses, a winter tent camp, a gear swap, dancing, a film festival, a chili feed, guest speakers and a poetry slam. This year’s featured speaker is Jon Turk. An avid wilderness traveler across the circumpolar North, Turk will teach two workshops and give a talk

Participants of all ages helped make bowls for the annual Empty Bowls event. | SUBMITTED on “Communicating with Animals.” And in honor of the North House’s 20th anniversary, an exhibit of instructor craft, titled Begin Continue, will open at the Johnson Heritage Post on Friday. The reception will be held from 4-6 p.m. and the exhibit will remain open through Dec. 16. northhouse.org

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPO

Nov. 17-19 Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis is holding the 65th bi-annual Outdoor Adventure Expo, fea-

BENTLEYVILLE

Nov. 18-Dec. 26 Located in Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” invites guests to stroll under the glow of over 4 million lights while enjoying complimentary hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn and roasted marshmallows. Get your photo taken with Rudolph and visit with Santa; available nightly from 5-8 p.m. (kids 10 and under will receive a new knit hat). Mrs. Claus will also be at Bentleyville to tell stories and hand out candy canes. Bentleyville is free (donations appreciated) and opens at 5 p.m. daily. bentleyvilleusa.org

Let’s GET Festive!

The holiday season is an enchanted time in Cook County. Catch the holiday spirit early this year by attending one of magical events and find artisan gifts for everyone on your shopping list. visitcookcounty.com/holiday

EVENTS: Friday, November 24

All Day • Free skiing at Lutsen Mountains (reservations required) 5:30 • Oh Ole Night Parade, Tree Lighting & Fireworks, Grand Marais 8:30 • New Standards Holiday Show, Papa Charlie’s-Lutsen Mountains

Saturday, November 25

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ELY HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

Nov. 23-25 Enjoy the magic of the holidays in Ely, starting with the Festival of Trees on Nov. 23. This annual fundraiser for Northwoods Partners features decorated trees and wreaths donated by local businesses and community members that are auctioned off from Nov. 23-Dec. 3.

It kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving at Grand Ely Lodge, featuring refreshments and entertainment. Then, enjoy a night of shopping downtown Ely, starting at 6 p.m. The Holiday Fantasy Arts and Craft event will take place Nov. 24-25 at the Miners Dry Building. And on Saturday, Nov. 25, the Dancing Snowflakes Holiday Parade will begin at 5 p.m. After the parade, the festivities will continue at Whiteside Park with a tree lighting ceremony, carolers, hot refreshments and cookies. ely.org/mn/events

OH OLE NIGHT & LIGHT UP LUTSEN

Nov. 24-25 On Friday, Nov. 24, Grand Marais will host the quirky small-town Oh Ole Night Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m. downtown. Following the parade will be a tree lighting ceremony and caroling in Harbor Park, and fireworks over the harbor.

On Saturday, Nov. 25 the party moves to the west end of the county for Light Up Lutsen. Enjoy photos with Santa and Murray the Moose, carolers and tree lighting ceremonies throughout downtown Lutsen. There will also be a bronze pour demonstration at 4 p.m. at Last Chance Gallery and a special tasting at Lutsen Liquor. Festivities will be held from 4-7 p.m. visitcookcounty.com/events

AMSOIL SNOCROSS NATIONAL

Nov. 24-26 The annual Amsoil Snocross National snowmobile races, presented by Kwik Trip, will be held at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Nov. 24-26. Rider categories include Sport, Sport Lite, 200 Stock, Pro AM Plus 30, Pro AM Women, Jr. 14-15, Jr. 16-17, Jr. Girls 9-13, and more. There will be vendors, food and beverages, and autograph opportunities. This year, enjoy Free Youth Day on Friday; receive a free youth ticket with the purchase of an adult

ticket. Parking will be at the Proctor fairgrounds and shuttle services will be provided. snocross.com

HOLIDAY PET PHOTO RESCUE FUNDRAISER

Nov. 25-26 Adopt-A-Mutt Rescue and Friends of FurBabies in Thunder Bay will host the third annual Holiday Pet Pictures, helping you create a great memory with your pet in a festive holiday scene. This is a Santa-free event, perfect for pets who may be nervous of strangers, and the photo area is surrounded by a visual barricade from other animals waiting in line. Each pose is $10 and includes a digital print; print photos are available for order. Scott Hobbs photography will take the professional photos. All animals are invited, but spots are limited so sign up early. Held at Thunder Pet Inc. pet store in Thunder Bay. facebook.com/muttstbay

SANTA SHUFFLE

Dec. 2, Saturday The Salvation Army Santa Shuffle will be held at 10 a.m. at the Current River Recreation Centre in Thunder Bay. This fun, family-friendly event includes a 1k Elf Walk and a 5k Santa Shuffle Run/Walk. Many participants come dressed in festive attire in everything from Santa hats to Santa and his sleigh. All participants receive a medal and prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers and the most festively dressed. A light lunch of soup and buns will follow the race. All funds raised by this event stay in Thunder Bay and support the services provided by The Salvation Army. Registration is available at The Running Room or online. santashuffle.ca

JULEBYEN

Dec. 2-3 At the annual Julebyen Christmas Village festival in Knife River, you will find an outdoor market with ethnic foods, unique, hand-made gifts by local artisans, an indoor bazaar full of hand-crafted decorations for your home, and the Troll Village with an assortment of exciting things to see and people to meet. This family-friendly festival will also include craft workshops and demonstrations, outdoor recreation, animals, live music, storytelling, the Tour of Homes event, a silent auction, train rides to Troll Canyon, and more. Santa will also be available for photo ops. Julebyen will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday; admission is free. julebyen.us

DULUTH WINTER VILLAGE

Dec. 2-3 Organized by Duluth Loves Local, the Duluth Winter Village brings more than 30 local businesses together to sell holiday gifts out of wooden cabins on the grounds of the historic Glensheen Mansion. Along with shopping, visitors will enjoy local food and beverages from Sir Ben’s, Canal Park Brewery, Bent Paddle and Vikre, plus choral singers, fire pits and s’mores, wreaths and holiday greenery, animals from 12-3 p.m. both days, face painting, gift wrapping, a custom photo wall, children’s activities and more. Held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, this event is free to attend and parking is available off-site with free shuttle service provided. Glensheen will also run their Christmas Tours; tickets available in the ticket house. duluthwintervillage.com

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Head to Finland on Saturday, Nov. 4 for the Finland Community Bazaar, presented by FFC Booya Committee and supported by the Silver Bay Tourism Association. Held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Clair Nelson Community Center, there will be multiple vendors and crafters selling their wares, as well as live music by Casey Aro from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be a bake sale, grab bag, handmade wreaths, useda-bit items, Zuppa Toscanna and soup or chili with bread.

The Agate Bay Crafters will hold a show on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Two Harbors Community Center.

Also at the Community Center is the Small Business Saturday Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. And don’t miss the Shop Local Saturday Craft and Vendor Sale at the American Legion in Two Harbors, held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 25.

The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce will host a magical afternoon of holiday shopping with their new ‘Tis the Season: Show and Shop event on Sunday, Nov. 5 at Valhalla Inn. Thunder Bay’s leading experts in fine foods, cocktails, fashion, home décor and guesting gifts will delight and inspire visitors with fashion shows, demonstrations, samples and items available for purchase. Held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., this year’s vendors include Loch Lomond, Peartree Bakery, Maurices, My Painted Door, Granite Town Cars, The Kitchen Nook and more. Admission is $5 at the door. tbchamber.ca/events

The Township of Schreiber presents the 29th annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair happening Sunday, Nov. 5 from noon-4 p.m. The fair will be held at the Schreiber Community Hall, also known as the Recreation Centre, and will feature something for everyone; Christmas gifts, home décor, jewelry and more. schreiber.ca/visiting/ annual-events The North Country Creations Bazaar will take place on Saturday, Nov. 18. Held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Schroeder Town Hall, there will be handmade crafts, food, and a quilt raffle, which will occur at 2 p.m. at the Cross River Heritage Center. crossriverheritage.org The Ely Arts and Heritage Center, along with Stone Soup Events, presents Holiday Fantasy, a two-day event that is a celebration of gifts, art and winter. Held Nov. 24-25 at the Miners Dry Building at the Pioneer Mine, there will be carolers, kid’s crafts and sleigh rides. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there too. Many artists and craftsman showcase and sell their art, handcrafted jewelry, wood, pottery and more—a perfect opportunity to find a great gift for that special someone. Holiday Fantasy will be held from noon-4 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.

A Holiday Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25 at the Grand Marais Community Center. Held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Girl Scouts will sell poinsettias and there will be a bake

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Also on November 25 is the Hovland Artisans Pre-Christmas Sale event, held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Hovland Town Hall.

On Saturday, Dec. 2, roughly 150 crafters, vendors and boutiques will attend the 2nd annual Holiday Shopping Expo at the Duluth DECC. Held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be food, entertainment, gift wrapping, prizes, 100 free gift bags of goodies to the first 100 shoppers, and more.

Santa Claus will also be in attendance from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door or free with a Toys for Tots donation; kids ages 12 and under are free. decc.org/event/holiday-shopping-expo-2

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The annual Northwoods Fiber Guild Holiday Sale will take place Dec. 2 at the Grand Marais Art Colony, featuring one-of-a-kind, handmade mittens, baskets, cards, jewelry, scarves, rugs and more. An evergreen tree decorated with handmade ornaments and a plentiful supply of treats will set the holiday spirit, and everyone is welcome to learn a fiber craft at the hands-on craft table. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Also held on Dec. 2 is a Craft Bazaar and Luncheon at the Cook County Senior Center in Grand Marais, held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

For more info, contact Kim Nelson at (218) 387-2660.

Saturday, November 4th 10 am to 3 pm Clair Nelson Community Center 6866 Cramer Rd., Finland Music by Casey Aro 11 am-3 pm

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Nov. 4, Saturday

Minnesota Firearms Deer Opener mndnr.gov

Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay, magnustheatre.com

Agate Bay Crafters Show 9 a.m.

Two Harbors Community Center

Nov. 1, Wednesday

Finland Community Bazaar 10 a.m. Clair Nelson Center, Finland, friendsoffinland.org

Name that Tune Bingo 6:30 p.m.

Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Top Chef Thunder Bay 4:30 p.m. Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay, keynoteevents.ca

Nov. 2, Thursday

Gordon Lightfoot 8 p.m. Thunder

Masquerade Gala & Fundraiser 5:30 p.m. Greysolon Moorish Room, Duluth, duluthartinstitute.org

Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Nov. 4-18

Nov. 2-5

North Shore Readers & Writers Festival Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.org

Nov. 3, Friday

Big Buck Contest: Last Day to Sign Up Buck’s Hardware Hank, Grand Marais, buckshardware.net SAS Harvest Dinner Fundraiser 4 p.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Two Harbors, facebook.com/sociallyactiveseniors

Nov. 5, Sunday Daylight Saving Time Ends ‘Tis the Season: Show & Shop 11 a.m.

Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, tbchamber.ca/tistheseason

Willie Kruger Dance Competition 2 p.m. Grandma’s Sports Garden, Duluth, facebook.com/ williekrugerdancecompetition

Top Bartender Thunder Bay 8 p.m. The Rockhouse, Thunder Bay, keynoteevents.ca

Jesse Cook: Beyond Borders Tour 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Nov. 3-4

Fall Food & Wine Lovers Weekend Bluefin Bay, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

Nov. 6, Monday

Gales of November Duluth DECC, lsmma.com Duluth Junk Hunt 10 a.m. (9 a.m. Sat.) Duluth DECC, duluthjunkhunt.com

Gin Strings 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Nov. 3-5

Bluegrass Masters Weekend Lutsen

Resort, northshoremusicassociation.com

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Big Buck Contest Buck’s Hardware Hank, Grand Marais, buckshardware.net/bigbuck.php

Holiday Arts & Craft Fair Noon, Schreiber Community Hall, Schreiber, schreiber.ca/visiting/annual-events

PAVSA’s Autumn Art 5:30 p.m.

Duluth DECC, pavsa.org

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Harvest Festival Noon, North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us

Open Mic: Words & Lyrics 5:30 p.m.

Lyric Center for the Arts, Virginia, facebook.com/lyriccenter4arts

Merle Haggard’s Strangers:

Featuring Ben & Noel Haggard 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Nov. 7, Tuesday

Author Lorna Landvik Presentation: “My Life as a Writer” 1 p.m. Silver Bay Public Library, alslib.info/calendar

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Boundary Waters Advisory Committee 15 Year Anniversary Meeting 5:30 p.m. MoZaic, Minneapolis, bwac.homestead.com Free: Winter Weather Seminar 6:30 p.m.

Wolf Ridge Learning Center, Finland (218) 729-6697

Matthew West 7 p.m. Duluth DECC, decc.org/event/matthew-west

Nov. 8, Wednesday

TBAG Creative engAGING Arts Fair 2 p.m. CLE Heritage, Thunder Bay, cle.on.ca Scrabble Night 6:30 p.m.

Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

Nov. 9-12

Fall Quilting Retreat Naniboujou Lodge, Grand Marais, naniboujou.com Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night 7 p.m.

(2 p.m. Sun.) Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com Thunder Bay Gem & Mineral Show 10 a.m. Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/thunderbaygemshow

Nov. 10, Friday

United Way Coffee Drive 8 a.m. Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, uwaytbay.ca/news-events Twin Ports Veteran’s Day March & Program 9 a.m. Duluth DECC, facebook.com/northland-veteransservices-committee Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting 4:30 p.m. Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors, mnhs.org/splitrock

Nov. 10-11

Floydian Slip 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Nov. 10-12

Lake Superior Storm Festival Cook County, visitcookcounty.com Girls Gone North Weekend Bluefin Bay, Tofte, bluefinbay.com/girls-gone-north

Nov. 11, Saturday

Veterans Day Remembrance Day Snowflake Ski Swap 9 a.m. Snowflake Nordic, Duluth, duluthxc.com

Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth, nicegirlsofthenorth.com Get Great Stuff Local Art & Gift Fair 10 a.m. Duluth Congregational Church, wendyupnorth.com Flea Market 10 a.m. CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay, cle.on.ca Christmas Dessert Tea & Bazaar 1:30 p.m. Lakeview Presbyterian Church, Thunder Bay (807) 345-8823 Storm Festival Craft 4 p.m.

Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

Bluegrass & String Band Concert:

Dick Kimmel & Pamela Longtine 7:30 p.m. Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail, gunflint.com

Nov. 11-12

Junior League Festival of Trees 9 a.m. (10 a.m. Sun.) Duluth DECC, juniorleagueduluth.org

Taking Fashion by Storm Fashion Show 5:30 p.m. Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply, Grand Marais, stoneharborws.com

Artisans Northwest Art & Fine Craft Show 10 a.m. Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, artisansnorthwest.ca

Author Lorna Landvik Presentation: “My Life as a Writer” 6 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, alslib.info/calendar

Craig Williamson Open Weightlifting Meet 10 a.m. Superior Crossfit, Thunder Bay, tbaygiants@gmail.com

Storm Festival Presentation with Lonnie Dupre 7 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

Nov. 12, Sunday

5k Trail Rivet Run/Walk Noon, Pattison State Park, Superior, zapevent.com/reg/event/12073

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

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

Nov. 13, Monday

Empty Bowls Lunch, Dinner & Silent Auction 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. St. John’s Catholic Church, Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.org Paint Night with Artful Palette 5:30 p.m.

Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors, createwithartfulpalette.com

Nov. 14, Tuesday

Ruby’s Pantry 5 p.m.

Cook County High School, Grand Marais, facebook.com/rubyspantrycc Author Lorna Landvik Presentation: “My Life as a Writer” 6 p.m. Two Harbors Public Library, alslib.info/calendar

Nov. 14-15

Elf: The Broadway Musical 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Nov. 14-Jan. 5

Baggage Building Arts Centre Members Exhibition Baggage Building Arts Centre, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/ baggagebuildingarts

Nov. 15, Wednesday

Blood Drive 9 a.m. Northshore Mining, Silver Bay, mbc.org Name that Tune Bingo 6:30 p.m.

Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Senator Art Eggleton Lecture 7 p.m.

Lakehead University: PACI Building, Thunder Bay, lakeheadu.ca/eggleton

Nov. 15-17

Northern Ontario Tourism Summit Conference Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, northernontariotourismsummit.ca

Nov. 16, Thursday

Give to the Max Day Minnesota, givemn.org

Free Workshop: Basic Genealogy: How to Create a Working Binder 9:30 a.m.

St. Louis County Historical Society, Duluth, thehistorypeople.org Tischer Photographic Gallery Grand Opening Celebration 5 p.m.

Tischer Photographic Gallery, Duluth, tischergallery.com

TBSO: Canada Remembers

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

Nov. 18-19

Thunder Bay Potters’ Guild Christmas Sale Baggage Building Arts Center, Thunder Bay, thunderbaypottersguild.com

Nov. 16-18

Rock and Mineral Show 10 a.m. CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay, cle.on.ca

Super Battle: The West and the Mirror World 7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre/ Maple Tops, Thunder Bay, facebook. com/mapletopsthunderbay

Nov. 18-Dec. 26

Bentleyville Tour of Lights 5 p.m.

Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, bentleyvilleusa.org

Nov. 16-19

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com

Nov. 19, Sunday

Timmy Haus 7:30 p.m. Gun Flint

Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Nov. 17, Friday

Nov. 20, Monday

Superior Ballroom Dance Studio Masquerade Ball Duluth DECC, superiorballroomdance.com

Blood Drive 3 p.m. Tofte, mbc.org

Nov. 21, Tuesday

Author Lorna Landvik Presentation: “My Life as a Writer” 4 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org

Blood Drive 9 a.m. Grand Marais, mbc.org

Birch Grove Benefit 5 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, birchgroveschool.com

Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos

Nov. 21-22

8 p.m. Greysolon Ballroom, Duluth, greysolonballroomevents.ticketleap.com

Christmas City of the North Parade 6:25 p.m. Duluth, facebook.com/ christmascityparade

Nov. 22, Wednesday

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Winterer’s Gathering North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Outdoor Adventure Expo Midwest Mountaineering, Minneapolis, outdooradventureexpo.com

Nov. 18, Saturday

Rotary Christmas Parade 10 a.m.

Memorial Ave., Thunder Bay, fwrotary.ca North Country Creations Bazaar 10 a.m. (2 p.m. Quilt Raffle) Schroeder Town Hall, crossriverheritage.org

Nov. 23, Thursday

DSSO: Reformation 7 p.m. Duluth DECC, dsso.com

Ignite the Fort Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, fwhp.ca Oh Ole Night: Parade & Fireworks 5:30 p.m. Harbor Park, Grand Marais, visitcookcounty.com/events

New Standards Holiday Show 8:30

p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com

Nov. 24-25

Holiday Fantasy Arts & Crafts Fair Noon (10 a.m. Sat.), Miners Dry House, Ely, elygreenstone.org

Gin Strings 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Nov. 24-26

Amsoil Snocross National Spirit Mountain, Duluth, snocross.com Holiday Market Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen, lastchancefab.com

Nov. 25, Saturday

Holiday Pet Photo Rescue Fundraiser Thunder Pet Inc., Thunder Bay, facebook. com/muttstbay Holiday Sale: Girl Scout’s Poinsettia Sale & Bake Sale Lunch by Alyce’s 10 a.m. Grand Marais Community Center DAI Ceramic Studio Holiday Sale & Small Business Saturday 10 a.m. Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Hovland Artisans Pre-Christmas Sale 10 a.m. Hovland Town Hall

Thanksgiving Day

Small Business Saturday Craft Show 10 a.m. Two Harbors Community Center

Thanksgiving Day Buffet 11 a.m. Duluth DECC, decc.org

Shop Local Saturday Craft & Vendor Sale 11 a.m. American Legion, Two Harbors

Festival of Trees & Night Shopping 5 p.m. Participating Businesses, Ely, ely.org/mn/events

Cirque Musica Holiday Presents:

Book Signing with Linda LeGarde Grover: Onigamiising: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year Noon, Barnes & Noble, Duluth, upress.umn.edu/events_listing

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

Ely Holiday Parade & City Tree Lighting 5 p.m. Whiteside Park, Ely, ely.org/mn/events

Nov. 23-26

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Nov. 28, Tuesday

Free Lecture with Tommy Horricks & Friends: Adventures in Music Through the Years 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Museum, thunderbaymuseum.com

Nov. 29, Wednesday

Blood Drive 9 a.m. Two Harbors High School, Two Harbors, mbc.org Name that Tune Bingo 6:30 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

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Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org

Live Music Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974

Northwoods Fiber Guild Holiday Open House & Sale 9 a.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org

Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing,

Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk 10 a.m. Current River Recreation Centre, Thunder Bay, santashuffle.ca

Harbors, superiorshores.com

Craft Bazaar & Luncheon 10 a.m.

Cook County Senior Center, Grand Marais (218) 387-2660 Holiday Shopping Expo 10 a.m.

Duluth DECC, decc.org Parade of Lights 7 p.m. Starts at Manitoulin Transport, Thunder Bay, paradeoflights.ca

Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

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Duluth Winter Village 10 a.m. Glensheen Mansion, Duluth, duluthwintervillage.com

Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur

Julebyen Knife River, julebyen.us

Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

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The North Shore Dish Meal Kit Delivery in the Northern Wilds By Maren Webb

Over the past few years, subscription boxes have taken off in North America. Thousands of companies now offer a monthly service where a catered box of goodies is shipped directly to your home.

One of the more popular options in this new industry is for meal kit delivery.

Think of it as this middle option between going out to dinner and cooking at home where you had to pick a recipe, shop for ingredients, and prepare it. Meal delivery services, like HelloFresh, Blue Apron, Home Chef, and others, take out some of the planning and shopping steps, to offer a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your home. The Northern Wilds are often within the service areas for these companies, opening up new opportunities for cooking at home.

When you come home to a meal kit box sitting on your front step, it feels a bit like Christmas. A week or two prior, you looked over the menu options, made your selections, and then maybe even counted down the days to delivery. When the box arrives, you open it up to find the bulk of what you’ll need to make your chosen meals. You may have picked a traditional meat and potatoes style meal or something a bit more exotic, like a vegetable curry.

Either way, you’ll know that you can skip the grocery store for dinner that night, as you’ll have what you need. Any extra needed items, such as cooking oil, and salt and pepper, are typically spelled out when you are making your online recipe selections, so you won’t get any last minute surprises.

I have found the best parts of this type of service is the convenience, trying new recipes, and learning new techniques. We all know that the worst place to have to go after a long day at work is the grocery store. Even if you know what you need, it seems like it always takes forever and then you need to go home and still cook. I think this is the number one benefit of meal kits— it makes home cooking easy. You don’t have to worry about whether you remembered all the ingredients or spend the time shopping. The day my first HelloFresh box arrived, it felt like a godsend, after an extra-long work day and no idea as to what to make for dinner. I sighed with relief when I saw the box and knew that I could follow the simple recipe card and we’d have a great dinner. Thank goodness I picked one of the HelloFresh 20-minute meals! Definitely pay attention to how long recipes are estimated to take.

I enjoyed this 30-minute recipe from HelloFresh, called spiced Dijon salmon with apple arugula salad and couscous. | MAREN WEBB These meal kits are also a great way to expand your skills and experience in the kitchen. Whether you choose to order something you typically wouldn’t make at home or even something you would, you’ll often learn a new technique or two.

One Blue Apron meal I tried was calzones made with mini sweet peppers, pepperoncini and kalamata olives. Where I would typically use a pre-made pizza sauce for homemade calzones, the recipe called for tomato paste to be added to the peppers, adding water to make a sauce. It’s been a tasty trick that I now use when I make my own calzones. I also had never paired kale with pasta before, but HelloFresh’s butternut squash agnolotti with kale in brown butter sauce convinced me that I’ll need to do that again in the future.

No matter which company you order from, you can expect the same in several aspects. After ordering on a website, a box is shipped to you, with ice packs and other materials to keep the items cold. There are reports that items will often stay cold for several days, but best to put items in the fridge when they arrive at your door or when you get home. Inside you’ll find recipe cards and pre-measured ingredients, often labeled for the corresponding recipe.

The company will assume that you have

cooking oil, salt, pepper, and some other basics around the house, which vary by company. You’ll also need to provide your own cookware and utensils.

As we enter into the season where local produce is harder to find, I think the meal kit option is more appealing than during times when the farmers markets and local food are plentiful. During the winter, fresh food purchased at the grocery store already came a long way to get to our table in the Northern Wilds, so it seems like a little less of a stretch to have the meal delivery coming from California or elsewhere. If you are committed to staying more local, Minnesotans have a new option called Local Crate, which sources ingredients around the Twin Cities and delivers only within Minnesota.

I also found the meal kit route a nice option for vacations and trips if you have a kitchen and plan to do some cooking.

If you embark on this adventure, I do offer a word of caution: pay attention to the nutrition facts on the recipe. Often, these recipes seem to be high in sodium and often high in calories and fat, similar to many restaurant meals. When making your meal selections, keep an eye out for recipes that meet the nutritional goals you have and don’t add salt every time it is in-

dicated in the recipe—they often tell you to at every step! The serving sizes also tend to be quite generous, so you may want to set aside some for leftovers. These easy tips will help you make sure that you aren’t sabotaging your health as you enjoy these meals. And for those worried about all the packaging waste—each company has its own advice on recycling and some, like Blue Apron, are even offering a recycling program. Customer service seems to be good overall with these companies, so if you have a question or an issue, like wilted produce, get in touch and, in my experience, they will remedy the issue.

While the service areas have greatly expanded in the Northern Wilds, there are some limits. HelloFresh Canada does delivery to Thunder Bay and the surrounding area, but best to always check on the company’s website to ensure that delivery is available to your area. For example, Home Chef currently only delivers to the continental U.S. Many of the companies offer a reduced price to try out a box and no long-term commitment, so give one a try and see what you like. While it may not end up being part of your weekly routine, it can be a nice way to mix things up or give yourself a break while still cooking at home.

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Hoops Balances the Hops Hoops Brewing in Duluth’s Canal Park became one of the better breweries in the region when it opened this summer. The well-designed brewery is brightened by large, wood support beams, and there’s a nice vibe in the room, but it’s the beer that matters. Head brewer Dave Hoops has a reputation as one of the deans of Minnesota’s craft brewing scene, now off on his own after many years at Fitger’s Brewhouse. I started out with No. 21 India Pale Ale. All of the beers are assigned numbers at Hoops, for fun I guess and to differentiate a growing body of work.

The bartender filled our plastic Fitger’s growler (and covered its original logo with Hoops’ stickers). It was savored after a long

showcased in the nearby Cedar Lounge (1715 N. 3rd St.), which also features other Wisconsin-brewed craft beer.

Nelson said the 20-barrel brewery will have an IPA and a pale ale as flagship beers, along with a handful of other yearround beers such as a stout and a light lager, and will stretch the possibilities with some smaller runs of beer.

Hoops Brewing offers No. 15 Pale Ale [LEFT] and No. 21 India Pale Ale [RIGHT]. day of portaging. At 6.2 percent ABV, it’s not considered a session beer, but it’s still a quencher. It’s an approachable ale for those that don’t like bitter beers, whereas No. 21 might be too much for some hop-averse taste buds. This beer does read orange and tropical fruit, as it’s billed.

A selection of Hoops beers are also available in 750ml “crowlers.” Select Hoops’ brews are available around Duluth on tap, and Hoops’ website says “there will be minimal distribution to Duluth and

Minneapolis retailers.”

CONGRATS: Duluth’s Bent Paddle Brewing Co. brought back a gold medal from the Great American Beer Festival in Denver in early October. The brewery’s 14° ESB took top honors this year in the extra special bitter category.

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Nelson has plans to distribute the beer in Duluth and up the Shore. The beer will be found on tap in the distribution area, and the Cedar Lounge will sell crowlers and fill growlers from other breweries.

The Cedar Lounge, also owned by Nelson, will celebrate a week-long grand opening that opens to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 21.

Founder Tim Nelson, also formerly of Fitger’s Brewhouse, said the beer will be

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I moved on to No. 15 Pale Ale, an American pale ale that was lighter and also nicely balanced. It probably would have made more sense for me to start with this beer, so my notes below are from the growler we poured the next day on a canoe trip. It pours a slightly lighter orange than No. 21 with some foam at the head and a pleasant floral and citric nose.

Send any notes and tips on the North Shore brewing scene to outsidej@gmail.com. Serna is a longtime beer nerd who prefers pales, stouts and sours.

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If you are into some bitter but balanced hoppiness, No. 21 (7.5 percent ABV) will likely please you. The menu listed the hop variety as a non-specific PNW, for Pacific Northwest. The bitterness of this dry-hopped IPA, which pours a clear but foamy orange and hits you with some nice floral aromas, is balanced nicely with citrus and grapefruit.

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The Flu and You

By Amy Schmidt When the leaves have turned gold and the mornings take on a chilly air, there is no mistaking what is just around the corner.

That’s right, flu season. Kleenex, cough drops and sick days go hand-in-hand with autumn. No stunning vista view of maples doused in the ruby hues of fall would be complete without at least one sneeze, a cough or an ambiance-disturbing honk of a stuffed up nose. Like pumpkin flavor and lattes, for better or worse, cold symptoms seem to be forever synonymous with this time of year.

Not related at all to the stomach variety of flu, characterized by vomiting, diarrhea or nausea, this kind of flu, or influenza, is a virus that results in respiratory symptoms far worse than the common cold. Flu symptoms come on suddenly, and can include high fever, muscle aches, chills and sweats, headache, fatigue and a persistent cough.

It is not uncommon for infected people to remark they feel as though they’ve been ‘hit by a truck’ or that ‘even their hair hurts.’ Symptoms of influenza can last for days, often necessitating multiple sick days from work or school. And while a few days off work, lounging on the couch watching reruns of your favorite show might sound kind of nice, this is no joking matter. Influenza, is very serious, especially for the very young and the very old, pregnant women and those with chronic health conditions.

In these populations, influenza can lead to hospitalization or even death.

Influenza is also highly contagious. The virus travels through the air in droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. You can inhale the droplets directly, or you can pick up the germs from an object—such as a shopping cart or computer keyboard—and then transfer them to your eyes, nose or mouth. In other words, if you get sick, chances are you will get someone else sick and vice versa.

It all seems rather dire when spoken of in these terms but fortunately, there’s something you can do: get a flu shot. An annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself, your family and your friends from the flu. Increasing the number of people who get vaccinated each year also helps to protect more people, including those who are most vulnerable.

Those who can get the vaccine should, as it acts as a form of immunity for those who can’t, such as children under 6 months of age, persons with severe allergies to eggs, or those with certain immune disorders.

The process is quick, relatively painless and results in few side effects. Redness and irritation at the site of injection are the most common side-effects from the flu shot. While annoying, these side effects are a small price to pay in the effort to keep you, your family and your neighbor healthy enough to enjoy all the pumpkin lattes that fall has to offer. This year, get the flu shot, not the flu.

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$8,604 / $103,249

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Erin Watson is available to assist individuals and families navigate the application and enrollment process. Her services are available to consumers free of charge.

For more information or to make an appointment, you can reach Erin at Sawtooth Mountain Clinic by calling (218) 387-2330 ext. 153.

*Slightly lower income limits apply to MinnesotaCare and tax credit eligibility for coverage starting before January 1, 2018. **Households with annual incomes above these amounts may be eligible to enroll in a private health plan but are not eligible for tax credits.

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Northern Trails Some Thoughts on Crossbows By Gord Ellis

The crossbow is both a deadly hunting tool and a contraption that has inspired controversy among people who prefer a traditional bow. The crossbow is a tool with its roots in ancient medieval history, yet modern forms are highly efficient. Regulations around crossbow use vary from state to state and province to province. In Ontario, a crossbow is not regulated any differently than a compound or traditional bow and can be used during the regular archery season. They have become very popular, and there are a wide variety of companies now competing for the crossbow hunters’ attention.

My first brush with a crossbow took place nearly 20 years ago, at an Outdoor Writers of Canada conference. A company called Excalibur had set up a shooting range during a breakout day. To that point, I’d only seen a crossbow, but had never held one. The owner of the company was there and walked me through the finer points of loading, aiming and shooting a crossbow.

The crossbow I was handed was large, somewhat heavy and fitted with a scope.

Loading it was interesting as you had to step on the front of the crossbow and pull the string back to a cocked position with a rope. I shouldered the thing, put my finger on the trigger, put the crosshairs on the centre of a target and squeezed. In my mind, pulling a trigger was always followed by a loud crack, so it was a pleasant surprise to only hear the hiss of the string releasing and the bolt flying.

My aim was true and the arrow hit the centre of the bullseye. A second shot was nearly as accurate. So, at 20 yards I was good. We stepped back to 30 yards and I was told to use a pin inside the scope to compensate for drop. That worked too.

I was shooting accurately for my first time, which is one of the selling points of a crossbow. If you have the scope dialed in, and know the weight of your bolt and broadhead, you can be a pretty good shooter reasonably fast. However, one of the common misconceptions about a crossbow is that you will have a huge distance advantage over a regular bow. Although a crossbow looks like a firearm, it is just a string and bow pushing a stick. You can’t make 100-yard shots with a crossbow. In my experience, a 40-yard shot is about as far as you should shoot one in a hunting situation.

Shortly after that experience I ended up buying a crossbow very similar to the one

[ABOVE] Gord Ellis lifts his crossbow to

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he stopped, I laid the red dot on his shoulder and squeezed. The bolt shot out and found its mark. He went about 25 yards and fell over dead. It was one of the quietest hunts I’d ever experienced. I’ve taken several other bears with a crossbow since then and hope to harvest a deer and maybe even a moose with it someday. I have full confidence in the crossbows ability to harvest cleanly.

I had shot. I did a couple moose hunts with it but never had a chance to use it in a hunting situation. That crossbow was heavy to lug around in swamps and I started to look for alternatives. Then a hunting friend told me he had a compound crossbow for sale.

The compound worked on the same basic principle as a compound bow, with pulleys that made it easier to load. This crossbow was also significantly more compact and lighter than what I was used to. It also had a red dot scope, which was great in low light and a built-in shooting stick that allowed for more steadiness on the stand. I

shot the crossbow a bunch of times and it was deadly accurate. It was time to test it in a hunting situation.

My first successful hunt with a crossbow was on a black bear. I was set up on the edge of a corn field where the bears were knocking down the farmer’s crops.

There was a well-worn trail in and out of the field and at dusk, bears would make their way to the corn. I was up on a stand when a 250-pound boar appeared and started ambling towards the field. He was sniffing around and had my scent. When

No, a crossbow isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and that’s just fine. However, as a hunting tool it is undeniably effective. They are also fun to shoot and practice with. You can’t ask for much more than that.

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The new, 6.6-foot nylon dog leash from Bondpaw includes a nonslip rubber material that creates a durable and useable product. The nickel-plated clip appears strong enough to hold even large dogs. The handle includes a nickel-plated D ring where you can carry bags for cleaning up after your pet. This is an excellent lead for dog-walking or training. Available through Amazon or bondpaw.com.—Shawn Perich

Bandolier bags, or gashkibidaaganag—the large, heavily beaded shoulder bags made and worn by several North American Indian tribes around the Great Lakes— are prized cultural icons around the world. Neighboring Dakota people use to trade a pony for a beautiful beaded bag. In A Bag Worth a Pony, Maria G. Anderson shares the results of 30 years of study, in which she learned from the talented bead artists who keep the form alive.

Filled with colorful photos, Anderson examines the history, forms, structure and motifs of the bags. She also offers a tour of Minnesota’s seven Ojibwe reservations, showing the beautiful beaded bags associated with each, along with the personal insights of seven master bead workers.—Breana Roy

The Clue in the Trees

An Enchantment Lake Mystery

By Margi Preus

University of Minnesota Press, $16.95

Francie’s brother Theo has secrets—secrets Francie thinks she wants to know. But what if one of those secrets is that Theo is a murderer? To avoid the possibility, Francie focuses on her senior year at a small-town high school near Enchantment Lake in northern Minnesota. But when her long-lost brother turns up, so does a dead body, and once again Francie is drawn into a mystery. A long list of suspects, with Theo at the top, keeps her head spinning. When Francie herself becomes a suspect, she feels like she’s walking on thin ice. And when the pieces start to come together, it might be too late. In this sequel to Enchantment Lake, award-winning author Margi Preus creates another funny, suspenseful and captivating mystery for young adult readers.—Breana Roy

SWAMP LAKE WHY GO: This off-the-beaten-path Boundary Waters lake is a decent option for walleye angling during the open-water season, and also with early ice.

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WALLEYE: Ted Young, whose Poplar Creek Guesthouse bed and breakfast business sits right along the portage, said the walleye fishing is solid at Swamp early and late in the open-water season.

“It’s natural production,” Young said. “I don’t know the last time the DNR has done anything with it.”

Steve Persons, DNR’s Grand Marais area fisheries supervisor acknowledged that the lake was originally stocked with walleyes by the DNR. He thought the lake was next scheduled to be surveyed in 2022. It was scheduled to be surveyed last year by fisheries crews, but DNR did not get around to it. It was last surveyed in 1993.

That survey did find a single walleye that was tallied in the 25- to 29-inch category.

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Some locals also like to fish the lake at early ice, when there is less than four inches of ice on the lake. Swamp is one of the few Cook County lakes where anglers have had some success fishing for walleyes early in the ice fishing season.

PIKE: There aren’t a lot of northern pike in the lake, but Young said an occasional northern is picked up by ice anglers in the winter.

At least one local angler has spoken of catching a nice pike, nearing trophy length, on the lake.

The 1993 fisheries survey didn’t turn up any pike over 24 inches.—Javier Serna

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MUSH LAKE RACING DOG BLOG: Raising the Next Generation

By Erin Altemus A dog’s average gestation is 63 days, and so on a Monday in June, we made our dog Nancy a cozy spot to deliver her pups.

Nancy appeared to be in the early stages of labor. Her temperature had dropped, which is a sign that puppies are imminent. Twenty-four hours later, her temperature came back up, and she still wasn’t having active contractions.

I became nervous. I called our emergency vet in Ely (it was 6 p.m. by then) and the vet didn’t like what she was hearing, so I loaded up Nancy in the Subaru and started the three-hour drive.

Two and a half hours into the drive, I felt sure that Nancy needed a C-section—something must have been horribly wrong. But 15 minutes after that, I heard some grunts and a large whoosh of liquid, then furious licking. I swung over to the side of the road, turned on the hatch light and voila’, a lively puppy.

By the time we arrived at the vet, there were two pups.

The vet felt everything was going perfectly, so I turned around and started the drive home, stopping every time I heard Nancy in a licking frenzy in the back. By the time I arrived home at 1 a.m., there were five puppies and later that night, one more.

Three days later, we prepared for our second pregnant mamma, Gabby, to have her pups. We were out of space in the garage by then, so we set up a place at the bottom of our stairwell in the entry way. Her temperature had dropped earlier that day and as Matt and I watched television, we suddenly heard a high pitched “yip-yip!” from the stairs. Gabby’s pups came easy. By morning there were seven.

With six rockstars (Ozzie, Axl, Tina, Stevie, Sting and Bruce), seven from the baby litter (Temper, Tantrum, Teddy, Twinkle, Itsy, Happy and Hush), and one musher-in-training—Sylvia, born April 24—we are looking ahead to the future of Mush Lake Racing. For now, puppy training consists of hiking Sylvia around in the backpack and 13 pups running helter-skelter through the woods. With past litters, I have been able to count each puppy every so often to make sure we haven’t lost anyone—counting to five, six or seven. With 13, I have to wait until an opportune moment when the entire herd runs by on the trail—there’s four, five—three more is eight—nine through 12 run by and we are missing one. Eventually number 13 goes sprinting past and then I start over. Sylvia squeals in delight from her perch on my shoulders.

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We have six two-year olds who are vying for spots on the race team. We have plans to take the dogs camping more often—especially the two-year olds that will need to learn how to rest on straw at checkpoints and eat voraciously in between race legs.

We find ourselves talking strategy all the time. What can we do to improve on last year’s performances? Should we tweak the training schedule, change their diet or nutritional supplements? For now, we are content to see where training leads and most of all to be running the dogs again. Fall is highly anticipated by mushers and dogs alike and stopping once in a while to just enjoy the colors, the weather, the lack of bugs—that’s northern life at its best.

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Wild Traditions Hunting with Hawks: The Heritage and Tradition By Julia Prinselaar

Flight has always captivated the human imagination. We marvel at birds, masters of the sky, who defy gravity and soar into a layer of the troposphere almost entirely foreign to us land-borne humans. We harness flight in our dreams, manifest it through extreme sports, and mimic it with modern technology. To survey from high above represents omniscience and power.

Our flightless human bodies can’t achieve that status alone. But while I was out with my friend Jenn Salo, an apprentice falconer, I realized that forming relationships with birds of prey can also offer the vicarious thrill of flying.

That’s the sensation I felt when I watched her bird, a one-year-old red-tailed hawk, soar above us on a clear afternoon. On this day, we took him out of his pen in the city and down a cut road into an open clearing to fly.

A little over a year ago, Jenn trapped Sitka from the wild on the outskirts of Thunder Bay, signaling the start of her 15 month journey into falconry apprenticeship.

The red-tailed hawk is a medium-sized bird of prey and the most widely-distributed bird of its kind in North America.

Valued by entry-level falconers for their forgiving attitudes and aptitude for human interaction, they have a lengthy history of working with people.

“There are so many wild red-tails out there that have come from lineages that have been tamed by humans and then let go again,” says Jenn.

Making use of predatory birds like falcons, hawks and eagles to obtain food is

a traditional form of hunting dating from as far back as 1300 B.C. in regions including Ancient Egypt and the Asian Steppes, eventually migrating into Indo-Pakistan, the Islamic world, and the British Isles, according to the International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey.

The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) lists falconry as an official example of intangible cultural heritage. Over time, its practice has evolved to become associated with nature conservation, cultural heritage and social engagement within and amongst ethnic communities.

Since Sitka has come under her care, Jenn has been guarding him from the threat of predators and starvation while cautiously straddling the worlds of wild and domestic. The intent is for him to remain an efficient hunter, for both his benefit and hers.

“I’ve kept him safe through the most critical period of his life. Seventy percent of all raptors don’t make it the first year,” says Jenn. “This bird knows he’s never going to starve to death in my care, so that’s where the security of being with a human comes in.”

For a small game hunter like Jenn, hunting with Sitka is about as natural as it gets, and satisfies her need to reconcile a moral dilemma that she’s faced since childhood.

“I was always excited to go hunting with my dad, but felt really bad for the animal because it had no chance whatsoever.”

As a lover of wildlife, she’s also keen to avoid the use of lead, which can accumulate in larger predators as they consume the abandoned carcasses of smaller creatures.

“We’re not leaving anything behind when I hunt with a hawk. When you’re hunting with a gun, you’re leaving gut piles, you’re leaving lead shards. Even when you don’t think you’re leaving lead, yes, you are.”

For now, Jenn’s focus is training Sitka to become her hunting companion before her apprenticeship period ends in December. “[By then] I have to prove that me and Sitka know what we’re doing... Because if

Jenn Salo with Koomba, Honey, Sitka and Sky. | KIRSTI HARRIS I can’t hunt this bird, then the chances of me being able to let him go are pretty slim because he doesn’t know how to take care of himself anymore,” Jenn told me during our interview at the end of September.

This is the pair’s first real season hunting small game. Last year, Jenn focused on working Sitka down to his ideal weight and socialized him with other humans and critters.

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“His ideal weight is around 800 grams to be hunting and focused on anything that moves,” she says, placing Sitka on a small kitchen scale in her back yard.

She compares it to boxing: “It’s a fighting fitness. That would be the hunting weight for a hawk—not too fat, and not too thin. You’ve got to find that fine line in between.”

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He clocked in at 840 grams: a little on the heavier side, but good enough to fly.

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On this September day, the air was crisp and the sun was out—a perfect fall afternoon for us two women, three dogs and a hawk to pile into my car and head down a cut road north of the highway toward Armstrong, Ontario.

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Sitka wears a leather hood to calm him while he’s in transit. He also wears anklets made from the same material, so if he ever decided to fly free, they would degrade and eventually fall off. He sat on Jenn’s hand, which was sheathed in a protective leather gauntlet, taking curious stares, smiles of approval, and the odd thumbs up from drivers who stopped beside us at traffic lights.

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We drove down a dirt road and came to a clearing dotted sparsely with poplar snags and spruce trees—perfect spots for Sitka to perch while he’s following our pack from a distance.

On that note, Jenn attached bells to her bird’s ankles as we approached our parking spot. After everyone piled out of my car, Jenn took off his hood, detached a leather cord from his ankles, and let Sitka free.

Within seconds, he was soaring with open wings and riding the thermal currents of the wind. As we watched him climb high into the air, I was, like Jenn, captivated by his sense of freedom.

We watched him fly from tree to tree every few hundred meters, staying behind us but following along. Like a hawk in turn, Jenn watched his every move. Eventually she pulled a small rodent from her bag, blew two highpitched peeps with her whistle, and waved the lifeless creature in her hand to call him back to her arm.

No response—Sitka stayed perched a few hundred meters away from us high on the tip of a spindly spruce tree.

Clearly, he was enjoying his freedom and in no hurry to return.

“Every time I let him fly, my stomach is in my throat,” Jenn tells me. “It’s his choice for him to stay here or not.

He could just tip his wing in the other direction and say, ‘see ya.’”

But this time, he doesn’t. Jenn is prepared. Unbeknownst to me she has another surprise in her bag. She pulls out a tiny quail and ties it to a string. Sitka sees it too, with his ability to spot small prey from 100 feet in the air.

As I hold back the dogs, Jenn places the bird in an open area and stands back. Sitka immediately swoops down from the spruce top, targeting the bait. Once he’s poised above the quail he dives straight down in split-second timing for the kill. In these predatory moments, red-tailed hawks can reach impressive speeds of 120 miles per hour.

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“He’s pretty much one of the dogs, but with wings,” says Jenn, who’s more relaxed in her demeanor now that Sitka has returned.

“I’m starting to enjoy when he starts soaring. Obviously he loves to soar, and I love seeing him soar—that’s what he’s made to do. Just getting that base of trust and knowing that okay, he kind of likes me, he knows I’ve got food in my pocket. He’s keeping me in sight.”

When it comes to falconry, Jenn finds the relationship with a wild animal the most fascinating. But her intentions only go so far. In good time, and when he’s ready, Jenn will let her beloved, copper-feathered raptor, go for good.

“And then I get to start all over again,” she tells me, as if she’s rubbing her hands together with scheming, childlike excitement. “I one hundred percent can’t wait to try a new bird—I love Sitka to pieces, but I can’t wait until he gets to go free.”

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Hibernation:

Time for a Long Winter Nap

Who Hibernates?

Circle the species from this list that hibernate or enter light hibernation.

Hint: There are eight.

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We often joke about putting on extra weight to get through the winter and staying in bed until spring arrives. While humans don’t actually hibernate, there are physiological reasons we put on a little extra body fat each fall.

But imagine if you were a species that hibernates. In October, you would look for a cozy place to stay safe and warm. You would try to pack on a lot of extra pounds to save up for a super long nap. And come November, you’d curl up and go to sleep—for months.

Why Hibernate?

Mammals and reptiles that hibernate do so to prolong their survival. We all know winters in the northwoods are harsh and cold. There are many animals who do not hibernate that die every winter simply because they get sick or can’t find enough food and then starve. Hibernation is an adaptation that some species have made to avoid this problem.

How do they do it?

There are two types of hibernators: true hibernators and light hibernators. True hibernators go into a deep sleep and do not wake up all winter.

Light hibernators take naps and get up now and then to forage for food.

Bats are a true hibernator that go into such a deep sleep they appear to be dead. Their heartbeat slows from 400 beats per minute to about 25 and they might only take a breath once an hour.

Frogs burrow themselves into mud to hibernate. In the mud they actually freeze up. They stop breathing. In the spring after thawing out, the frogs come back to life.

Skunks on the other hand are light hibernators.

During the winter, skunks spend most of their time in a den with their family but occasionally come out to scrounge around for food.

What happens in spring?

Many hibernators expend half of their body fat as energy to survive over the winter. When spring comes along, these animals have to expend large amounts of energy to wake up and get going again. They are likely out of shape and very hungry. And some, such as female bears, give birth during this time. Others will wake up and start mating to produce new offspring.

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On the 13th, Jupiter, charging up from the horizon, sweeps to the right of Venus, coming within a moon’s width. The king of planets is climbing as Earth catches up to it in the orbital race, while the queen is dropping en route to disappear behind the sun. On the 16th, a lovely sliver of moon appears above the planets.

Face north to see scraggly Perseus just to the right of M-shaped Cassiopeia. Below them the Little Dipper hangs from its anchor—Polaris, the North Star—and the Big Dipper hugs the horizon. Look high in the south to see the Great Square of Pegasus above the somewhat dim Circlet of Pisces. Immediately northeast of the Great Square is a faint oval smudge; this is the Andromeda Galaxy, the Milky Way’s nearest large neighbor. Binoculars—and a good star chart—will help you find it.

The full hunter’s moon shines the night of the 3rd-4th. Between midnight and dawn on the mornings of the 17th and 18th, no moon interferes with the peak of the Leonid meteor shower. Some 20 meteors per hour may fly from the head of Leo, the lion, which clears the eastern horizon by midnight. Bundle up, find an open space, lie back on a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show.

In the morning sky, Mars is a reddish dot in the east-southeast before dawn.

On the 14th it appears between a waning moon above and the bright star Spica, in Virgo, below. Low in the east, Venus smolders in the sun’s foreglow.

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In November, the Milky Way arches high across the mid-evening sky from east to west. At its eastern end, winter constellations Orion, the hunter; the Gemini twins; Taurus, the bull; and Auriga, the charioteer, enter the sky. At its western end, the Summer Triangle of bright stars wheels toward the horizon.

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Strange Tales The Mayflower’s Connection to Northern Wilds By Elle AndraWarner

So, what does the famous Mayflower ship that landed in America almost 400 years ago (November 1620) have to do with people today in our Northern Wilds?

Well, for starters, two people here at Northern Wilds (NW) Magazine are direct descendants of Mayflower passengers.

Managing editor Breana Roy is the 14th and 13th great-granddaughter respectively of Stephen Hopkins (a kind of a swashbuckling adventurer of the 1600s) and his daughter Constance Hopkins. Glenn Warner, NW’s distributor in Thunder Bay, is the 10th and 9th great-grandson respectively of James Chilton (at 64, the oldest person aboard the Mayflower) and his daughter Mary Chilton.

Breana said, “Knowing that my roots run back to the Mayflower is amazing, to say the least. The hardships Stephen, and everyone, must have endured are unfathomable. And knowing that I’m standing here today because of him—as well as all my ancestors down the line—is truly remarkable and humbling.”

On September 6, 1620, the 100-foot (30 m) Mayflower left Plymouth, England to sail across the Atlantic Ocean with 102 English men, women and children (settlers that became known as the Pilgrims), approximately 30 crew members, two dogs (mastiff and springer spaniel), and it is believed some goats, chickens and pigs.

During the second half of the voyage, the Mayflower hit rough weather. She was battered by strong winds which shook the ship’s timbers. Sea water seeped in through failed caulking. Passengers became ill from

Northern Wilds’ managing editor Breana Roy and the Ontario distributor Glenn Warner are both direct descendants of Mayflower passengers. | ELLE ANDRA-WARNER the wet surroundings, insufficient food rations, poor ventilation and unsanitary conditions. Finally, after 66 days at sea, they sighted land on November 9.

Their destination was near the mouth of the Hudson River (then Colony of Virginia), however, bad weather pushed the ship north to the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts (today’s Provincetown). They anchored in the harbor on November 11 and for the next six weeks, sent out exploratory parties, including Stephen, looking for a place to settle.

Ten days later, on board the ship on November 21, 41 men—including Hopkins and Chilton—drafted and signed the historic Mayflower Compact establishing what historians call the first declaration of self-government on North American continent.

The site chosen for the colony was across the bay on the site of an abandoned village of the Wampanoag People. However, the Pilgrims continued to live on the ship, rowing to shore each day to build houses, returning at night, until March 1621 when enough houses had been built for everyone

Image of the Mayflower II, taken in 2013, Water Street, Plymouth, Massachusetts. | ROBERT LINDSELL to live on the land. They named their colony Plymouth (Plimoth) Plantation. (Prince Charles had already named the area after it was mapped in 1614 by John Smith.)

The first winter was brutal with significant hardships; by spring, nearly half of the passengers and crew died. On April 5, 1621, the Mayflower with Captain Christopher Jones and what remained of his crew, left Plymouth to return to England.

So, how do today’s descendants learn about their Mayflower connection? Breana said, “It had been passed down through

my family that we had a relative on the Mayflower, but we didn’t know who. My Grandma later connected us to Stephen Hopkins while researching on Ancestry. I was probably in the fourth grade when I found out.”

Breana credits her Mom and Grandma with doing extensive research into their family history, and while there are some pretty amazing stories about other relatives, her favourite story is Stephen Hopkins, her 14th great-grandfather from her maternal grandmother.

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“From what I’ve gathered, he was quite the adventurer, but was also a troublemaker,” said Breana. “He survived a shipwreck in Bermuda aboard the Sea Venture and was sentenced to death for starting a mutiny, but was pardoned. Then, he made his way to Jamestown and then back to England, all before the Mayflower. Later in life, he was fined for serving alcohol in his tavern on a Sunday. It’s also said that William Shakespeare’s character Stephano in The Tempest was based off of Hopkins and his adventures in Bermuda.”

Glenn discovered his Mayflower connection about four years ago when researching his Roger Conant family line in Canada and U.S., which led him to his Mayflower family—the Chilton family (direct descendant) and Edward Winslow (10th great-uncle; later Governor of Plymouth). It was while the ship was anchored at Cape Cod that James Chilton died on board December 18, 1620; his wife (name uncertain) died six weeks later on January 21, leaving their 13-yearold daughter Mary an orphan.

According to legend, Mary Chilton is reported to have been the first European woman to step off the boat to land at Plymouth Rock. She later married John Winslow (brother of Edward), had 10 children and moved with family to Boston where she died in 1679.

As things gear up for the “2020 Commemoration Mayflower Voyage 400 Year Anniversary 1620-2020,” the Plymouth-based General Society of Mayflower Descendants report an increased interest by people wondering whether they are descendants of the Mayflower Pilgrims. In a recent online

The Myth of the First Thanksgiving by the Pilgrims It is a common myth that the first feast that the Mayflower Pilgrims held in fall 1621 was America’s “First Thanksgiving.” It was not.

The Pilgrim’s feast was a threeday harvest festival celebrating a successful growing season, a secular event—not a Thanksgiving—with dancing, singing songs, drinking and sports, and was attended by about 90 members of the Wampanoag people and their Chief Massasoit (with whom the Pilgrims had signed a peace treaty on March 22, 1621).

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In 1955-56, a full-size reproduction of the original Mayflower ship was built in Devon, England and in 1957, the Mayflower II recreated the 1620 voyage to America. Owned by the Plimoth Plantation, the Mayflower II—a main attraction on Plymouth waterfront—is currently being restored for the 400th anniversary in 2020.

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

MLS 6026201 $995,000

41 Naniboujou Trail

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

7044 W Hwy 61

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

MLS 6029901 $569,900

MLS 6031425 $399,900

9140 W Hwy 61

E Hwy 61

Spacious 3BR, 2BA home. Every bedroom has stunning views of Lake Superior. Large deck, timber frame bunkhouse; 300’ shore, 30x40 pole barn, 2 car garage and woodshed.

3BR, 2BA, great room with floor to ceiling windows and a cobblestone fireplace.

Multi-level lakeside deck, sunny 3 season porch, 157’ Lake Superior shore.

One-room cabin on 8.2A with shingle, pebble shore. Interior is unfinished, ready for your special plans. There’s enough space inside for a modest 2BR retreat.

MLS 6027781 $499,900

MLS 6030565 $539,900

MLS 6028592 $154,900

4794 Chicago Bay Rd

Lake Superior Lots 2884 W Hwy 61 - $279,900

1.30A, very attractive piece of vacant lakeshore located just past Terrace Point. 371’ of stunning ledgerock shoreline, with incredible views of the Grand Marais Harbor and the Sawtooth Mountain Ridge Line. MLS 6027340

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

2888 W Hwy 61 - $249,900

Fabulous views of both Artist Point and the Sawtooth Mountains!

Stunning Lake Superior lot with 1.24A, 200’ ledgerock shoreline embedded with Thomsonite Stones. MLS 6027323

Stonegate Rd $194,900 - $199,900

2 lots along scenic Chicago Bay. Nicely wooded and private! 1-2A with 200+’ shore. MLS 6030329

Terrace Point - $549,999

The classic and iconic Terrace Point itself. 2.5+A parcel with over 660’ of meandering shoreline. Wonderful building spots with 180 degree views including Artist’s Point and the city lights of Grand Marais. The lot is sub-dividable in order to create two magnificent parcels OR it can stay as one and become perhaps the most coveted home site on the North Shore OR it can accommodate a small condo development. MLS 6030964

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

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

MLS 6029971

Gunflint Trail - $97,500

Year round 6.46A on county maintained road with plenty of privacy. The cleared path up the property will help you visualize your future home on the North Shore!

Also in close proximity to hiking, biking & skiing trails! MLS 6026498

Com m e r c ia l

Co Rd 7 - $69,900

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

Raven Feather Rd - $119,900

6.65A of nicely wooded land just west of Grand Marais. End of road location with federal land to the west with incredible views of Lake Superior. MLS 6027354

Bally Creek Rd - $59,000

2 great 7+A parcels just minutes from town! Lake Superior views and mature trees!

Recreation trails close by. MLS 6030620

108-2 Gunflint Trail

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

MLS 6024280 $149,900

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Co Rd 48 - $85,000

108 Gunflint Trail

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

MLS 6031733 $199,900

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8 N. Broadway

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

MLS 6029037 $477,500

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

E Hwy 61 - $79,900

Private 10A, beautiful tree cover, magnificent rock out-croppings. Known locally as “Blueberry Hill” this parcel abounds with berries! MLS 6030851

Homes & Cabins

319 E 2nd Ave

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

MLS 6027869 $168,000

175 Whippoorwill Ln

24+A with a 1944 sq ft pole building.

What a spot for a hike-in writer’s cabin, artist’s retreat...or whatever your heart desires. Additional 12A and home is also available.

MLS 6030050 $89,900

176 Camp 15 Loop

210 Bloomquist Mtn Rd

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.

2BR, 2BA year-round home with all the modern amenities, in a private remote setting.

Open living space is perfect for entertaining. All on 6A!

MLS 2313220 $149,900

61 Mort Meadow Rd

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

MLS 6029486 $176,000

MLS 6032012 $498,500

1636 Camp 20 Rd

120 Brule Valley Tr

Remote and rustic 22.80A with custom built cedar timber frame cabin. Majestic white pines abut the cabin. Deeded access to Lost Lake and a private landing on the Brule River.

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

1BR timber frame home with 2 lofts, great for guests. 56 x 40 garage with rec room.

Sauna, another double garage and a well built storage shed all on 37A of beautiful forest.

MLS 6027964 $59,900 SOLD

MLS 6027942 $54,900

MLS 6031211 $259,000

133 Tower Rd

2515 E Hwy 61

160 Whippoorwill Ln

Well maintained 3BR home in the woods on 6.9A, overlooking Lake Superior.

Lots of windows, large deck, walk-out basement, detached garage, greenhouse, abuts USFS land.

MLS 6030049 $139,900

MLS 6030312 $268,000 SOLD

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

1911 Camp 20 Rd

332 South Shore Dr

Fully furnished, private, one room getaway on 40A. Wooded land with a wildlife pond and an abundance of recreational trails. Abuts federal land to the north.

2BR, one level home near Devil Track on 21+A with state land to the south.

Stainless steel appliances, in floor heat and garage with man cave and heated workshop. Bunkhouse overlooking pond.

MLS 6021725 $69,900

MLS 6026813 $249,900 SOLD

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4BR, 2BA impeccably maintained home with versatile media room. Extra-large private lot, huge sauna, beautifully landscaped with seasonal views of Lake Superior.

Located on a ridge above the highway this 3BR, 2BA property has lake views from every room. Quality and attention to detail throughout. Insulated and heated 3 stall garage.

MLS 6026765 $239,900 SOLD

MLS 6031432 $474,900

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Homes

Poplar Lake

Poplar Lake

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

MLS 6019286 $549,900

Spectacular Island, 1.6 A with 2BR vacation home, bath and spacious kitchen.

Lots of glass breathtaking view of the lake. Dock is in place and 353’ of private shoreline.

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

MLS 6028177 $249,900

MLS 6027387 $99,900

Tom Lake

Sag Lake

Pike Lake

Poplar Lake

6BR, 5BA screened in porch and multiple decks. 1.52A with 222’ shore; great swimming in a quieter bay on the main lake.

Devil Track Lake

2A property with 2 large BR, BA, spacious kitchen and living area with cathedral ceilings, log beams, lots of glass and a breathtaking view of Poplar Lake.

Dock in place.

Easy, year round access to this 1BR, 1BA cabin on 2.71A. 224’ shore with fishing channel right off the property! Woodstove, electricity and broadband.

2 BR, 1BA cabin with open floor plan on 1.3A with 150’of shore. Adorable guest cabin with bath and kitchenette for extra company. Very successful vacation rentals!

MLS 6029887 $569,900

MLS 6028176 $249,900

MLS 6029579 $169,900

MLS 6029952 $399,900

Devil Track Lake

Devil Track Lake

Road Lake

Greenwood Lake

Seagull Lake

Charming 2BR, 1BA cabin with beamed ceilings and huge windows overlooking Devil Track. Large dock, boat slide, storage shed, new mound septic system & drilled well.

Fully furnished 3BR, 2BA home that may be used as a primary residence or vacation rental. Open concept, In-floor heat, gas fireplace, main level laundry. Landscaped yard, paver tiled patios, heated 2 car garage!

2BR, 1BA on 1.5A with 155’ shore.

Year round, mid-trail location with electricity, and availability of broadband. Many new windows, new dock and new appliances.

Cabin on 4.59A, 366’ shore, private bay, very accessible shoreline, dock, sandy swimming area, and year round access.

Cabin has full bunk beds, indoor dining and propane stove/fridge.

3BR, loft, massive rock fireplace, kitchen with birch cabinets and island, walk out lower level with a family room and fireplace.

BWCA lake with 400’ shore on 6+A, abuts Federal land.

MLS 6031426 $199,900

MLS 6027457 $249,900

MLS 6029576 $149,900 SOLD

MLS 6027997 $219,900

MLS 6029355 $399,900 SOLD

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

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

MLS 2164180

43A County Road 7 - $299,900

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

Swamp River

Livable but unfinished timber frame 3BR, 2BA home with 600’ frontage on 40A and surrounded by Govt land. Large great room with wood stove, 4 season porch, huge kitchen, outdoor wood furnace, and underground propane tank.

MLS 2170711

180A Gauthier Rd - $219,900

MLS 6029007 $199,900

200A Camp 12 Rd - $159,900

Devil Track Lake

2BR, 2BA, large deck for entertaining. Natural setting in a quiet bay on the north side of the lake. 2 stall detached garage.

MLS 6028641 $239,900 SOLD

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

180A of quiet and remove land directly abutting Judge Magney State Park. Gauthier creek flows through the property.

MLS 6028637

MLS 6028671

170A+ Camp 20 Rd - $149,900

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

MLS 6022459

120A Reason Rd - $109,900

Wooded hideaway that is abundant with trails, wildlife and abuts State land on 2 sides.

Located about 1.5 miles from Tom Lake Boat Access. Property is gently rolling and has a nice mix of healthy trees.

MLS 6025476

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Condos

Land W Hwy 61

Bluefin Bay Tofte

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

North Rd 20A, very private, year round access.

Power, phone and broadband available at the road!!

Bluefin Bay has stunning Lake views and accessaward winning amenities and restaurants!

Excellent rental potential.

Coyote Ridge Three 5A, private, beautifully

Unit 27 - MLS 6022267 $275,000

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

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

1BR,1BA unit

MLS 6021224 $45,000 - $65,000

Unit 3 - MLS 6031810 $299,000 NEW

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

2BR, 2BA unit

MLS 6030910 $89,900

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

MLS 6030911 $49,900

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

MLS 6030899 $39,900

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

MLS 6020283 $59,900

Silver Fox Rd Two peaceful and quiet 5A pieces close to town with easements onto Federal land.

MLS 6025690 $25,900 - $45,900

Camp 20 Rd 28A located off of the Camp 20 Rd.

Surveyed, septic sites have been identified and there is even a wetlands delineation!

MLS 6027375 $27,900 PENDING

Caribou Trail. Motivated Seller. Year round 20A surrounded by Federal land on 3 sides, has year round access, electricity and phone.

MLS 6028663 $139,900

County Rd 48

Railroad Drive

1.7A in the heart of Lutsen.

Gently rolling topography, mature trees. Convenient location.

MLS 6023743 $39,900

Broadway Ave Wonderful location, oversize lot

Year round 11A of nicely wooded land, close to town, yet has a country, northwoods feeling.

Partial Lake Superior view!

MLS 6029188 $64,900

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

is open to many opportunities for development and use.

MLS 6030629 $45,000 - $47,500

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

Fantastic 5A parcel close to town but private. Driveway already stubbed in, potential Lake Superior views.

MLS 6031909 $48,000

State Land to the east. Fully surveyed and well-built private driveway.

MLS 6029973 $39,900

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

MLS 6029678 $18,400 PENDING

County Rd 7 Oversize lot on Co Rd 7 but inside

the city. The obvious benefits of broadband and other services.

MLS 6028579 $58,000

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

MLS 6031424 $59,900

East Bay Suites

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

UNIT 301 MLS 6030011 $309,900

Surfside

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

MLS 6023870 $204,000

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

MLS 6028840 $204,000

Quist Rd

MLS 6030846 $49,000

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

MLS 6031563 $20,000 - $35,000 NEW

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

MLS 6031787 $59,900 NEW

2965 E Hwy 61

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

MLS 6031864 $15,900 NEW

Grand Marais Condo

Located in the heart of Grand Marais. Includes heated underground parking, security system and much more.

UNIT #9 MLS 6030540 $177,900 SOLD 2BR, 1BA, 1 level living

16 Terrace Ridge

3BR, 4BA unit with private loft overlooking the lake. Sauna is located on the patio level.

UNIT #20 MLS 6031483 $209,900 2BR, 2BA with full loft

MLS 6027603 $399,900

Inland Lake Lots Tom Lake

McFarland Lake

Year round access with 171’ shore. Nicely wooded, driveway in place and a cleared building site. Lot is surveyed and septic sites have been identified.

Very private 2.5A with 150’ shore overlooking the lake. Directly abuts the BWCA on the north side. MLS 6027374 $109,900

MLS 6027392 $59,900

Squint Lake

Private 34+A and 600’ of shore. Property is surveyed and septic sites are identified.

Will consider owner financing to a qualified buyer.

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

MLS 6028673 $149,900

MLS 6028920 $79,900

Poplar Lake

Greenwood Lake

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

Lots of privacy with 4.2A and 300’ shore including a slight peninsula which will provide multiple views!

MLS 2158160 $52,500

MLS 6029093 $139,900

.94A with 291’ of shore. Healthy mix of huge white pines, cedars & balsams.

Cleared building site, electricity, phone & broadband available.

Onagon Lake

Two Island

MLS 6029826 $99,900

MLS 6023533 $74,900

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

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

MLS 6028705 $169,900

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

Chester Lake

Kemo Lake

One of only 4 lots on south shore. Private 2.34A with 200’ frontage on excellent trout lake! MLS 6031924 $139,900

NORTH SHORE

MLS 6029825 $39,000

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

MLS 6022402 $149,900

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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 LIVING, MAKE YOUR DR EAMS COME TRUE! OVER 600 FT OF LUTSEN’S LAKE SUPERIOR! 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

MULFINGER HOME ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Wilderness

WATERFALLS ON LAKE SUPERIOR, WALK TO GRAND MARAIS!

Stunning home in a Wilderness Setting with Incredible Lakeshore, a combination of Ledgerock and pebble beach! Awake in the morning to the sounds of the Waterfall cascading in to Lake Superior just outside your bedroom window! This striking home is move in ready, main level living with a sweet master bedroom and bath. Lower level walk out area for your friends and family to enjoy! Two plus car garage, with an awesome Man Cave with views of Lake Superior! Gorgeous Landscape, Gorgeous Lake Superior Home. A Must See, including the Little House! MLS#6026723 $799,900

OVER 300 FT OF COOL SHORELINE TO CRAWL OVER! Super Lake

Wonderland on Stonegate, Gorgeous home with incredible quality and design. Lake Superior is one with this Home!

Gourmet Kitchen, Warm and Welcoming great room with Basalt Stone fireplace and huge hearth. Really a Must See home! MLS#6028622

Superior Home with a huge Prow of Windows showing off Excellent Lake Superior views! The home has a fantastic layout for year round living or for your getaway home!

Main level master suite, gourmet kitchen and a Great Room to Wow your friends and family! MLS#

$745,000

6028087 $699,900 SUPER VALUE!

RUGGED ELEGANCE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! LUTSEN’S CASCADE BEACH RD LOCATION, 200 ft of level access shoreline and a helluva great home! Spectacular Fireplace, Remodeled KitchenIncredible! Master Suite with a bathroom to LOVE. Recently renovated and updated, this home is Move In Ready for your Family to Enjoy!

MLS#6029989 $799,000

LAKE SUPERIOR AT CUT FACE CREEK! This home is waiting for YOU to

personalize this home and make it your OWN! Mint condition, well maintained, it’s just waiting for you to mold the master bedroom of your dreams in to this lovely setting and home. Plenty of Lake Superior shoreline to afford you lots of privacy! And the location just can’t be beat! Walk to the Cut Face Creek wayside park to look for agates, and come home to Comfort!

Minutes to Grand Marais OR Lutsen! A Must See home! MLS#6023379 $549,000

E L A S ING DGETAWAY, N E LAKE SUPERIOR P MINUTES TO LUTSEN!

Sprawling Views, Lovely Mint Condition home with over 300 ft of Lake Superior Shoreline, accessible AWESOME cove all to yourself! Designed for main level living with lower level for guests! 2 car detached, Perfect Getaway!

MLS# 6023113 $550,000

WOWSER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY! Jonvick SIMPLE LIVING ON LAKE SUPERIOR! A Step up from Thoreau’s

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

MLS#6026595 $240,000

ROMANTIC LOG CABIN ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Enjoy your space while your guest

live it up in the Carriage house! Stunning Lake Superior Shoreline, you’ll LOVE the updated interior and warmth of this cabin!

MLS#6030729 $399,900 REDUCED!

Creek AND Lake Superior frontage! Lovely LUTSEN home, tons of potential for updating and making this home YOURS! Vaulted ceilings, welcoming warm feel to this Cabin, a Must See! MLS#6026038

$530,000

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NEW! LUTSEN’S CLARA LAKE, A WILDERNESS DREAM HOME! CUTE, FAMILY CABIN ON POPLAR LAKE.

200’ of level GORGEOUS frontage, secluded, cedars, swimming, walleyes, relaxation. Super Cabin if we didn’t already say it.

MLS#6025737 $226,500

NEW! HAND CRAFTED LOG CABIN ON DEERYARD LAKE IN LUTSEN! What a FAB

Log home! Just stunning interior, stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling with log beams and open Great room. Main level living with finished lower level for friends and family to stay!

MLS#6030976 $459,000

GREENWOOD LAKE CABIN, MAKE IT YOUR TINY HOME!

End of the bay bordering USFS lands and some Super Shoreline! Call today for details! MLS# 6027279 $219,000

REDUCED!

Prime shoreline overlooking Superior National Forest Lands! Welcoming home, INCREDIBLE lake views from a Great Room wall of windows.

Fantastic home, two gas fireplaces, wood stove and entertaining space! Sauna, Two car garage. Only 20 minutes to Lutsen Mountains Ski & Summer Resort!

A Must See home.

MLS#6031576 $499,900

NEW! SWEET CARIBOU LAKE HOME,

LOG CABIN ON CARIBOU LAKE! Located

DESIGN AND ELEGANCE ON DEERYARD LAKE, LUTSEN. Lindal

Cedar Home, dramatic stone fireplace set amongst posts & beams of Douglas Fir. Designer kitchen, sunroom, secluded master bedroom and bath with soaker tub. Wood fired oven, Timberframe Sauna, Woodshop and a large garage. End of the Road 4.48 acres, 175’ of frontage, adjacent public land buffers and beckons.

Leave Everything behind and just enjoy the Good Life on Deeryard Lake!

MLS#6028689 $599,000 REDUCED

on the quiet side of Caribou, this Gem of a home is just what the Doctor ordered for rest and relaxation!

Excellent location to launch your kayak on to Caribou!

MLS# 6028567 $425,000

LOVELY CABIN ON CLARA LAKE, gorgeous parcel of land

E SAL ING D PEN

tucked in to the Wilderness surrounding Clara Lake, just 20 minutes to downtown Lutsen! Cabin features nice rustic living, with the ability to bring the electric in to the cabin from the street, but otherwise the cabin was built for rustic off grid living. One main level bedrm, upper level loft, and Vaulted ceilings in the family and kitchen area spaces. 200 ft of PRIME shoreline! MLS# 6029380 $239,000

E SAL ING D PEN MLS#

Lovely Views and Shoreline.

Well maintained home.

6031515 $379,000

PIKE LAKE LUTSEN SIDE! Premium Shoreline, nice and rocky! South facing build site, boreal forest. Lot 6 Willard Lane, must see!

MLS#6031145 $199,900

DEERYARD LAKE EAST SIDE, bay shallow shoreline but great views to the west down the lake! Boardwalk in place for lake access.

MLS#6031104 $74,900

LUTSEN SKI MOUNTAIN RESORT AREA AND LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOMES! GET PREPARED TO SKI IN SKI OUT AT LUTSEN

LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOME AT LUTSEN RESORT! Enjoy all that the

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

$399,000 REDUCED!

A perk to Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort is staying at a Primo Resort like Caribou Highlands! Ski In Ski Out, Overlooking Moose Mountain and Poplar RIver! View pics of each unit by searching MLS# on TimberWolffRealty.com!

1O8 BRIDE RUN, HUGE DECK MLS#6027475 $89,900 114 BRIDGE RUN MLS#6028015 $89,900 128 BRIDGE RUN MLS#2120739 $121,900 526 MOOSE MOUNTAIN MLS#2217205 $128,500 518 MOOSE MOUNTAIN MLS#6023287 $159,900 SALE PENDING

NEW! SWEEPING LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS FROM THIS ASPENWOOD TOWNHOME ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Beach access via a nice

stairs, this townhome has a fantastic Master Suite w/ deck, and a gorgeous main level kitchen open to Great Room and BIG Lake Superior views! MLS#6031110 $309,900

FINE LIVING ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Welcoming main level

living space has awesome views from every room. Kitchen is large and functional, great for entertaining! Dining area features birch flooring, and overlooks the Great room and beautiful Lake Superior! Sweet master suite! One car attached! Nice low maintenance living on the Big Lake!

MLS#6027026 $374,900

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

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

MLS#6020031 $85,500 REDUCED!

LUTSEN-TOFTE AREA HOME! Come take a Look at this

Tofte home with acreage! Lots to offer, the home is solid and has a nice flow. The kitchen has been upgraded!

Large windows allow for lots of light, and accessory buildings are perfect for a workshop and garage!

Curious? Give us a call to see this gem!

NEW! HUGE LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS, GORGEOUS HOME IN TOFTE! Sprawling views,

Super home! Master bedrm with bath, Gourmet kitchen. Lower level walk out has views and excellent guest space! 2 car detached, all you could want! MLS#6031098 $335,000

GORGEOUS PIECE OF PROPERTY JUST EAST OF GRAND MARAIS, with wide open views of Lake Superior. Designed for the owner to enjoy a guest home with rental income while living in the main home on the property. Main home was built in 2003. Public Lake Superior beach just across the road!

MLS# 6029625 $225,000

MLS#6022904 $177,500

RIDGETOP MOUNTAIN VIEWS OVERLOOKING THE SKI RESORT!

Welcoming home with lots of elbow room, Enjoy a glass of wine while watching the Skiers downhill! This home has it all including Gourmet Kitchen, lower level guest rec space, and detached garage with tons of storage and a COOL outdoor sauna!

Must See Home! Home & 11 ac $425,000 or keep it simple with the home on nearly six gorgeous acres!

NEW! SUPER CTY RD 7 JUST WEST OF GRAND MARAIS LOCATION! Lake Superior views, Welcoming home w/ master bedroom, nice guest spaces and a to die for deck overlooking the Woods and the Lake!

MLS#6030389 $350,000

COMFORTABLE AND CUTE MINT LOG CABIN! 20 ACRES AND YOUR OWN POND! Screened porch extends the living

space in the warm months, overlooking the pond!

Rugged terrain, not for the faint of heart! A must see Log Cabin in the Woods, Year Round Living!

MLS#6028795 $194,900 REDUCED!

MLS# 6030252 $399,900

WELCOME TO “THE BASE CAMP”! 77 ac of wild forest for hunting or

just creating trails. Already set up with a main cabin w/ mud room, open kitchen to the living room and 2 bedrooms. 2 add’l guest cabins.

Detached garage with heated and insulated work shop, drilled well. There is a sauna/shower house on the premises. MLS# 6029226

$139,900 REDUCED!

E SAL ING END P NEW! THE SUNSHINE

CABIN IN SCHROEDER!

Sweet “Rustic Living” , two bedrms, roughed in bath on nearly 10 ac., yr round access and electric/broadband! Drilled well and a Super Outhouse. REALLY nice!

MLS#6030726 $129,900

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NEW! LUTSEN HOME AT MINK RANCH! Nice home for the money, three bed-

room, one bath AND a garage. Really a cute place, just a minute from Lutsen Mountains, Move in Ready!

MLS#6030897 $149,800

MAPLE LEAF LANE OFF HWY 1 NEAR FINLAND. It’s a quiet getaway cabin, rustic living. Super hunting spot, man cave cabin! MLS#

6030497 $59,900

BUNGALOW HOME OVERLOOKING LAKE SUPERIOR, WITH ATTACHED GARAGE AND ACREAGE! Perfect location between Grand Marais and Lutsen, the best of both worlds! Two bedrooms, open kitchen and family room, with a large deck overlooking the lake! Great for year round living or a perfect low maintenance getaway home! MLS#6025328 $195,000

NEW! MINT CONDITION, MOVE IN READY GRAND MARAIS HOME! Nicely updated Home, two car detached, Fab Location! MLS#6031750 $229,900

COMMERCIAL IN GRAND MARAIS! BUILD YOUR OWN ROOF TOP CONDO! GREAT Rental Revenues from well-established Happy renters below.

Build your Own Lake Superior View Condo just across the Harbor from Grand

Marais! MLS#6028366

$344,900

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

SCHROEDER AND TOFTE AREAS

LUTSEN AREA

LUTSEN AREA

Hwy 1 area Hunting Cabin on 10 ac

LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds!

Mature Spruce and BIG Lake Views! Walk to Blue Fin Bay, drilled well in place! MLS#2272174 $49,900

Ridgetop 5+ ac in Lutsen, Ski Hill and Lake Superior Views! Fab Location, Boreal Forest with Maples!

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!

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

Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr!

MLS#2309328+ FROM $39,000

MLS#2309318 $64,900

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

6024856 $110,000

30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 Rock Road in Silver Bay area!

Great build site with creek frontage!

MLS#2308638 $45,000 REDUCED! Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borderscommon land! MLS#2309096 $39,000 REDUCED!

MLS#2220050 $69,000

MLS#2070509 Prices from $24,900!!

MLS#2296509 $79,900

Maples with lots of Elbow Room, Year Round access and nice location between Cross River in Schroeder and Finland! MLS#6028422 $59,000 Holy Smokes! End of the Road bordering County land, Tofte. HUGE value with 2 lots sold for the price of one!

MLS#6028792 $49,900

NEW! Sweet Build Site in Silver Bay, Desirable Location on Marks Drive!

1046 Cramer Rd-Schroeder-40 ac with creek and tons of Maples! OMG it’s a beautiful parcel with high elevations and ravine like creek.

Driveway is in! MLS#6028837 $98,000

SCHROEDER AND TOFTE AREAS

BIG TIME VIEWS of Lake Superior-Tofte, Excellent value at Johannes Toftey

MLS#6031871 $22,000

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

MLS#2024250 $49,900 REDUCED!

DRAMATIC Mountain Top Views, Rolling Hills, Maple Forests fading in to Spruce and Pine and year round access. FROM $70,000 MLS#2090628 NEW! Lot 3 High Ridge Drive, Premier View Acreage New on the Market! Acreage and Awesome Views, driveway in place and build site ready!

MLS#6031037 $59,000

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

MLS#6030129 $99,900

MLS#6029322 $68,500

Overlook at LeVeaux Mountain-Tofte!

Serene Woodsy setting with Lake Views!

MLS#6029324 $49,000

Maples Galore, Acreage!

Schroeder Location with Yr Round Access and Electric!

MLS#6029593 $99,000

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

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

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

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

Heartland of Lutsen, 80 ac at the Foothills of Ski Hill ridge, near downtown Lutsen! MLS#2312987 $119,000 Over 8 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen!

MLS#2216560 $45,000

Prime Build Site(s) just off theCaribou at Jonvick Creek!

MLS#2240533 $49,000

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

MLS#2174799 From $54,900 - $77,500 Creek Build Site just off the Caribou Trail at Jonvick Creek!

Rare and Unique Build site! MLS#2289515 $57,500 30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land with year round access and electric at street with Views of Lutsen’s famed Clara Lake! MLS#2080599 $137,500 Maple Leaf Trail at Jonvick, Maples Galore!

Nice elevated build site. Yr Round access, electric.

Cty Rd 7 Murphy Mountain Lake View lands!

Bargain Buys in young Poplar Forest, easy clearing for Sweet Lake Superior Views for as little as $39,900!

Or Enjoy Hilltop Build Site with driveway in place.

MLS#1599157 $79,900 REDUCED!

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

Grand Marais Meadows on County Rd 7, Gorgeous Setting, Super location! MLS#6029849+ $65,000 NEW! 60 Ac East of Grand Marais with the Superior Hiking Trail thru leading to Lake Superior Beach!

MLS#6031588 $89,900 NEW! Two Awesome City Lots, Great East 5th Street location. MLS#6031883 $54,900, MLS

MLS#6024972 $49,000

#6031882 $59,900

Ridgetop Views Overlooking Caribou Lake!

Tuck your home in to the Maple hillside in Lutsen, year round access. Super Location!

HOVLAND AREA

MLS#6028429 $56,500

MLS#6031140 $44,400

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

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

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

MLS#6031876 $65,000

MLS#603266 $49,900

Meander in to the Sawtooth Ridges where folks enjoy the peace and seclusion of the Wilderness! 20 acres off Victory Lane-Off Grid Living!

MLS#6028471 $30,000

MLS#6028619 $67,500 MLS#6029115 $37,500

LAKE SUPERIOR AND INLAND LAKESHORE BUILD SITES! DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR. land and lakeshore! Several acres of privacy and way more than 200 ft of Level Access Lake Superior shoreline in Schroeder, near Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area!

MLS#2090420 $275,000

QUIET CONTEMPLATION ON LAKE SUPERIOR IN LUTSEN! Creek runs along East

SWEET CLARA LAKE SHORELINE! Level

Setting. MLS#6028455 $269,900 REDUCED!

use now and build later!

Border, with 200+ ft waterfront. Excellent Views, Wilderness

LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR CASCADE BEACH RD LAND! Very accessible, build site close to the water, listen to the waves of Lake Superior lapping the rocky shoreline! Gorgeous morning sunrises over the

Big Lake, a must see! MLS#2308906 $299,000

SWEET PARCEL ON SWALLOW LAKE in Isabella area! 220 ft of shoreline, 2.5 ac!

MLS#2300576 $64,900

OLD GROWTH WHITE PINES ON TAIT LAKE IN LUTSEN! Driveway, garage in place, Spectacular Build Site, good bang for the Buck in Lutsen!

MLS#6029117 $199,900 REDUCED!

NEW! OVER 400 FT OF ACCESSIBLE SHORELINE with beach on Lake Superior, Lutsen’s Rollins Creek Road! MLS#6031579 $499,900 NEW! KAYAKERS GETAWAY ON TOM LAKE! Sloping Wilderness Shoreline, Water Access Only!

MLS#TBD $124,900

Access from Build Site to Rocky Shores.Superior National Forest Lands! Electric, yr round access, Old Cabin in place to

MLS#1600179 $199,000

LAKESHORE 10+ ACRES BORDERING SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST! in Lutsen,

year round access with over 10 acres and 200 feet of shoreline! Hilltop building site with cleared path thru cedar forest to Christine Lake, a super wilderness lake great for paddling your days away! MLS#6023288 $99,900

END OF THE ROAD SPECTACULAR 280

ft of cliff shoreline with unobstructed Views across Lake Superior! Little Marais area, Build ready, driveway already in

PIKE LAKE SHORELINE, PRIME rocky s horeline, dropping off to nice depth! Awesome mixed boreal forest, high ground for build site. South facing, year round access, electric. Build your dream home, ask for Lot 6 Willard Lane!

MLS#6031145 $199,900 LOVELY DEERYARD LAKE PARCEL!

Lutsen’s Secret Treasure, Deeryard is a peaceful respite from the busy life outside the Northwoods.

Maple hillside cascades in to the clear waters!

MLS#6027527 $189,900

PLENTY OF ELBOW ROOM ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

400 FT OF STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE minute’s to the Cross River in Schroeder!

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#2313305 $440,000

MLS#2309271 $799,000

place! MLS#2313255 $235,000 REDUCED!

D L O S

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!!

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES

LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES EXPANSIVE LAKE SUPERIOR RETREAT. Lake Superior

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

6030553 $2,250,000

NEW! PANORAMIC LAKE SUPERIOR. Gorgeous 10 acres

with panoramic views on Lake Superior. 545 feet of beautiful sand/gravel beach with a stream running through the property.

Located only 1.5 miles from Gooseberry State Park. Septic hook up is at the road. MLS# 6031490 $399,000

LUTSEN LAKE SHORE.

STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS. Immaculate

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

and laundry on main level. MLS# 6028321 $595,000

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, STUNNING SHORELINE. Elegant and

bdrm home sits on 4.62 acres, just 40 ft from the dramatic shore on a point. Many custom features and built-ins, 3-car detached garage with a fantastic upper level apartment, lrg storage sheds, plus a very unique and rare sand beach! MLS# 6026327 $529,000

GORGEOUS GREENWOOD LAKE. Lovely 2

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

LAKE SUPERIOR CUSTOM HOME - GATEWAY TO SALE G OUTDOORS P ADENDIN VENTURE. Custom

built lake home set on 224 ft of magical Superior shore overlooking a wildflower fen with a small creek. Quality and detail are uncompromised. Massive windows allow the moods and light of Superior to pervade the entire living space. Features a large stone fireplace, exposed hammer-beam trusses, gourmet kitchen, and huge garage on 5.34 secluded acres. MLS# 6031199 $789,000

GUNFLINT LAKE HOME – SAND BEACH. This charming 2

bdrm, 3 bath home with open floor plan and amazing over-sized Marvin windows front and back. Designer kitchen, 48’ wrap-around deck, 2 garages. State-of-the-art off grid power system. 289 ft of water frontage! Agent/Owner.

MLS# 6024548 $299,500

LAKE SUPERIOR HOME SITE. Great Lake

Superior lot with an excellent site for walkout. Surveyed and level open location for your new home. This 1.07 acre parcel has a very neat, private cove and a 447' of meandering ledge rock shoreline. MLS# 6027506 $299,000

LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS. Dense spruce forest, moss covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200' shoreline with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband. Easy access from Hwy 61, yet private and secluded feeling. MLS# 6029039 $212,500

DEEP CEDAR FOREST – GUNFLINT LAKE. Large

cabin features 2 bdrms plus loft bdrm, 2 baths, native stone fireplace, and huge windows. Beautiful, easily accessible 200' lakeshore overlooking Canadian hills.

Great bunkhouse with bath and laundry. Feels like the primeval forest! MLS# 6028242 $379,900

SECLUSION AND SERENITY IN MAPLE FOREST. Immaculate, Mulfin-

PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY. Beautiful,

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

ger designed 2 bdrm, 2 bath home situated perfectly into the terrain with rock outcroppings and stunning views through the tree tops. Deep woods privacy, beautiful features and 220' lake shore.

A UNIQUE & SPECTACULAR BUILDING SITE.

E plus garage lot. Spectacular SALhome G I D views PEN Nand privacy. All hookups are

This site is build-ready for your dream

comfortable 3 bdrm, 2 bath contemporary home. Beautifully wooded & private, with dramatic rocks & panoramic lake views on 223’ of easily accessed Lake Superior shore.

The great room is shared with the gourmet kitchen, formal dining, & living area centered around the Finnish fireplace. The master suite is a lovely open space with a private office. The master bath suite is exceptional. Upgrades throughout, beautiful maple flooring.

MLS# 6028499 $519,000 PRICE REDUCED! FOUR SEASONS GUEST HOUSE.

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

MLS# 6030289 $515,000

ready – septic, water, electric, phone & propane. House plans are available.

Only 8 owners share this park-like

former resort property. MLS# 6031791 $60,000

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES WILDERNESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.

2000+ acres of Cook County land with 6 lakes. Over 10,000' of shoreline.

Various parcels spread across the Superior National Forest, most accessible via forest service roads. The Mark Lake parcel is 159 acres with 200’ shoreline for sale separately: $219,000. MLS# 6025545 $3,100,000

RARE WILDERNESS RETREAT. Just you, the lake and the wil-

derness - the only private land on Cascade Lake. Enjoy 87 acres and 3000' shoreline.

There is a neat, well-maintained cabin, sauna, dock and outhouse. Easy year-round access. Great fishing and wildlife sightings.

MLS# 6028765 $668,500

MLS# 6029549 $499,900

MLS# 6029530 $359,900

CHARMING CABIN ON SEAGULL LAKE. Lovely 2 bdrm, 1

bath cabin with 233’ of gentle shoreline with breathtaking views of the lake and islands.

Wrap around decking sets only 35 feet from the water’s edge. Sold furnished. Many crafted built-ins and storage space. MLS# 6023785 $319,000

CLASSIC CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE. Comfortable, well

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

to the BWCA. MLS# 6027760 $259,000

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES PARADISE ON TOM LAKE.

This 2 bedroom log sided cabin is the definition of superb craftsmanship! Large Pella bay windows, genuine hardwood flooring, Corian countertops & quartz island, and 2 fireplaces! Also features a 30 x 16 carriage house & 220’ shoreline.

MLS# 6030267 $239,900 MARK LAKE - 159 ACRES. The only private land on Mark

Lake! Good northern fishing. 200ft. Shoreline, forestry road or snowmoblie access. Motivated Seller! MLS# 6026299 $239,000

RARE GUNFLINT LAKE PARCEL. Exceptional lot with 344'

of waterfront features unreal views and privacy. Use the slope of this lot to your advantage when considering what style to build. Power and broadband available.

Borders public land!

MLS# 6027298 $225,000 WILDERNESS SETTING - TUCKER LAKE. A per-

fect place for your cabin or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. 3.68 acres and 554’ shoreline. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access.

MLS# 2309237 $222,900 CABIN WITH BWCAW VIEW ON MCFARLAND. This super 2 bdrm cabin has great views of the Palisades and the west end of McFarland Lake. Just a stone’s throw from the BWCAW! Comes furnished including pontoon boat, fishing boats, canoe, dock, and two Onan generators.

MLS# 6029644 $199,000 PRICE REDUCED! LEVEL LOTS, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE. These three

A-FRAME ON POPLAR LAKE. Classic 2

bdrm, 2 bath A-Frame cabin in a beautiful setting overlooking Poplar Lake. End of the road privacy with year-round access.

Very nice, gentle path to the 156’ of lake shore. Nice mix of trees. MLS# 6024438 $160,000

NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Only a lucky few get to own

cabins here. Remote water access from the US side, or drive in to the landing on Ontario side. Stunning views, easy access to the BWCA. The 2 bdrm cabin is one of the nicest remote cabins you'll find. Includes a great sauna. MLS# 6023214 $158,500 LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a remote wilderness lake with only a few privately-owned parcels on the water. No public access! This great lot features huge white pines, pristine views, 20 acres, and 650’ shoreline! Motivated seller.

MLS# 6029314 $158,000 POPLAR LAKE-BWCAW ACCESS. Nice 2.11 acre lot with beautiful west views of the lake and 244’ of shore tucked in a quiet bay. A small, updated 1 bdrm cabin sits right at the water’s edge. Plenty of room for a main home and garage.

MLS# 6021031 $154,900 PRICE REDUCED!

CHARMING LOG CABIN RETREAT. This cozy

Devil Track Lake lots have easy access from a county road, with power, phone, broadband and great building sites. South shore, 200 ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here. MLS# 6027317-6027319 $198,900 each

little log cabin sits in the woods on beautiful McFarland Lake. The sleeping loft and screen porch make it feel bigger than it is. The lot has 150 feet of frontage and there's plenty of room for a future main cabin.

LIKE NEW LAKE ESCAPE – TOM LAKE. Newer lake home, 2

bdrms, 1 bath, full kitchen, great screen porch.

Grid power and Broadband available. Newer septic and well. Furnishings included + boat, motor, dock and boat lift. Protected 233 feet of shore. MLS# 6027514 $197,500

LOON LAKE GETAWAY. Lovely

furnished cabin on pristine Loon Lake. Includes a newer 1 bdrm addition, cozy loft, open living/dining room, sturdy deck, and 24' dock on 142' shoreline. Cabin easily sleeps 6. Lakewater system, septic holding tank. Great lake views!

MLS# 6030355 $186,000

PRIME PIKE LAKE. Wilderness, woods and lakeshore. Pristine

views of Superior Nat'l across the lake, towering white pine overhead. Virgin pine and cedar are unique here! The 252' frontage and 3 acres have gentle shore, crystal clear water and great privacy. Driveway and drilled well. Power and Broadband available. Fishing, wildlife and easy access to Lutsen or Grand Marais. MLS# 6028197 $179,900 THREE PRIME PIKE LAKE LOTS. Three lake lots with wilderness, woods, and lakeshore are waiting for your dream lake home or cabin. Pristine views, towering white pine, +/- 200' accessible shoreline each with crystal clear water and great privacy. Good driveway in place, ideal location, power and broadband available. Four total lots can be purchased together at a discount. MLS# 6028199,

6028230-31 $174,900 ea.

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

cabin is situated on the shore of Tom Lake with loons and walleye just off the 24' dock. Solar power with quiet generator, though grid electric is available.

Features a spiral staircase to a spacious loft and energy efficient windows.

MLS# 6030876 $160,000

MLS# 6028241 $152,900 TOM LAKE GETAWAY. Well constructed

and maintained cabin with year round access, electric and broadband. Enjoy the solitude, wildlife, the new sauna, and great fishing from this perfect location. Level access to the lake shore. MLS# 6031552 $149,900

LARGE LOT PRIVACY – POPLAR LAKE. Dense mixed forest, great views, & classic wilderness shoreline make this lot perfect for a mid-trail lake home. Two acres with over 160' shoreline and nice west views. MLS# 6026287 $134,900 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

$120,000 and up PRICE REDUCED! CARIBOU LAKE - HOME SITE. New price is well below

tax assessed value. Magnificent old-growth cedar and maple trees.

Great, high build site on Sawmill Bay. 5.34 acres and 185’ lake frontage.

MLS# 2203572 $95,000

TOM LAKE CABIN – GREAT VIEWS. This 2 bdrm

cabin on Tom Lake has great potential.

The inside is in nice shape, the exterior needs some love. Great screen porch, unique and rare boat house, and gentle lot with 165' shoreline and dock. Furnishings included!

MLS# 6031289 $89,900

NEW! BEAUTIFUL NINEMILE LAKE LOT. End of the road, large lot adjoins Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area. Great trees, views and building site on 4.1 acres with 397 feet of shoreine.

Unique privacy, year round access and power. MLS# 6031840 $89,300 NEW! PRIVACY AND VIEWS AT SISTER LAKE.

Nice lake lot with great forest, and beautiful new building site. There's a high point of the surrounding area with awesome views. Excellent, accessible shoreline. New driveway to a great building site. This is a great area for fishing many lakes in the area. You're also close to Tofte/Lutsen on the North Shore. Priced to sell!! MLS# 6031704 $79,900 LOT ON NINEMILE LAKE. Beautiful, large lot on Ninemile Lake in Finland. Lot adjoins Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area with excellent shoreline and views. Power and year round access! MLS# 6028511 $69,000

TALK ABOUT WILDERNESS! Private, deep wilderness parcel. 17 acres includes almost 300’ frontage on Tucker Lake plus a section of Tucker River. Superior Nat’l Forest lands next door with BWCAW just across the lake. MLS# 6028852 $69,900 RARE ELBOW LAKE LOT. For the fisherman who has almost everything. This is a very private 1 acre parcel surrounded by federal land with 268’ shoreline. Your own shore lunch spot! MLS# 6031436 $50,000 GREAT PRICE LAKE LOTS. Deep woods, seclusion and nice views from these Tom Lake lots. This is the desired west side of the lake with access from the Camp 20 Rd. Enjoy a peaceful lake property with good access. Great back roads to explore. Adjacent land available.

MLS# 6030741, 6030742 $49,900 each

CONDOMINIUMS WELCOME TO LAKE SUPERIOR. Warm & beautiful light-filled end

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

MLS# 6022175 $290,000 NORTHWOODS VACATION GET-AWAY. This recently remodeled and updated skiin/ski-out condo has 1 bdrm, 2 baths, fireplace, and great views of the ski hills, plus distant views of the Poplar River. Walk to the pool, playground, restaurants – everything you need!

MLS# 6027382 $118,000

SUPERIOR LIVING ON THE LAKE. Gorgeous 2 bdrm,

2 bath condo with unobstructed Lake Superior views! This unit has had everything redone and replaced.

Convenient location with access to many recreational opportunities.

MLS# 6026577 $144,000

HOMES & CABINS A GEM IN THE WOODS.

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

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HOMES & CABINS NEW! GUNFLINT TRAIL ESCAPE. Tucked

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN THE WOODS. Fantastic 3

MOUNTAIN TOP VIEWS - LOG HOME. The ultimate wilder-

away overlooking Gunflint Lake are 9 acres of dense forest with a stream. Two small but functional cabins are remodeled and ready for you to move in. Great log sauna.

Adjoins federal land - walk to the BWCAW. Public landing nearby.

bdrm, 2 bath cabin with sauna and bunkhouse. The 3.78 acres is surrounded by forest with Ninemile Lake across the road. Large kitchen/dining space, incredible master suite, upper level sunroom. Lots of room for guests!

ness retreat - 160 acres surrounded by gov't lands. No one will find you here! The log home is masterfully built and lovingly cared for. Solar power, well and septic.

Super nice sauna building. Solitude awaits from this mountain-top retreat.

MLS# 6029835 $229,900

MLS# 6027934 $524,900

HOME WITH DRAMATIC VIEWS.

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

MLS# 6031033 $439,900 SECLUDED COUNTRY HOME - RURAL GRAND MARAIS. This single-level, well

maintained 2 bdrm, 2 bath home sits on 24 acres with a huge pond as part of Woods Creek. Great yard with beautiful views of the pond. High maple ridge, adjoins federal land. Huge insulated garage, large covered porch. Minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6029005 $317,500 PRICE REDUCED!

HOME IN PARADISE.

Great views and walk to the expansive Lake Superior beach. Large 2 bdrm, 3 bath home, quality updates, new large septic system, new kitchen appliances, new furnace and on-demand hot water heater. Lower level walk-out can be apartment with 3 rooms, tons of space and plumbing stubbed for 2nd kitchen.

A 28 X 64 garage with huge workshop.

Everything is ready for you...in Para-

dise. MLS# 6029522 $299,900 PRICE REDUCED!

REMOTE HIDE-A-WAY.

Charming custom built 2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space . Generator power and over 100 acres to explore. MLS# 6029349 $269,000

CLASSIC FARM HOUSE AND 20 ACRES. Simply charming

LE home SAcountry G with outbuildings and D some pasture for your horse! The 3 PE N I N

bdrm, 2 bath home has a country kitchen/dining room, huge living room, & 3 season porch. A cute log cabin sits near the home, and the land is special with a lrg wildlife pond & planted pines. More land is available.

MLS# 2309191 $259,900 PRICE REDUCED!

COUNTRY HOME NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice 3 bdrm

ranch style house only 4 miles from Grand Marais! Amazing lot with mixed trees and spacious yard. Deck, sauna, shed, basement, and detatched 2-car garage.

Seasonal Lake Superior views and beautiful sunsets.

SALIENG PE N D HOBBY FARM OR LOTS OF IDEAS. This

MLS# 6030908 $229,000

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 $210,000 PRICE REDUCED! COTTAGE HOME ACROSS FROM LAKE SUPERIOR. This cute home

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

TIMBER FRAMED LOG HOME OVERLOOKING TOM LAKE. Charming log cabin

MLS# 6030154 $169,900

MLS# 6031608 $129,900 PRICE REDUCED! NORTH SHORE RETREAT. A little one room cabin waiting

for you to make it into something. 3.8 acres on the Lake Superior side of Hwy 61 with decent lake views; you'll feel the lake effect. The cabin is kind of rough, but maybe this is the project you've been looking for.

MLS# 6027897 $36,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES RENTAL COTTAGES GREAT LAKE. Devil Track

Cabins is a long standing seasonal resort on the beautiful north shore of Devil Track Lake. The 5 charming, cozy cabins and owner's cabin each have a private setting and lake view. A wonderful family retreat!

MLS# 6030455 $387,900 MARKET, DELI, LIQUOR STORE – HOVLAND. A bustling

business in a beautiful rural community on the North Shore. Bakery, deli, pizza, convenience store, and liquor store under one roof. Large seating area & outdoor patio.

Expansion/home site possible!

MLS# 6023742 $329,900

BIG OPPORTUNITY, MANY POSSIBILITIES. Prime

commercial location in Hovland, 1000 feet of Highway 61 frontage. Large commercial space with a small 2 bedroom home and 1 functioning rental cottage.

Many new improvements and upgrades. Two more small cabins could be rented, and there's room for many more...or other possibilities. Large 2-car garage plus two sheds. MLS# 6026089 $284,900

on 78 acres with seasonal views of Tom Lake. Large loft bedroom and covered porch with swing.

Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and metal roof. Yearround access. Furnishings and generator included.

MLS# 6027412 $159,900 PRICE REDUCED! MOOSE VALLEY HOME.

Cute modified timber frame cabin with 10 acres on Moose Valley Rd. Natural woodwork, open floor plan, full bath & loft bedroom. Year-round access, forested setting, outbuildings & deck. Septic, well, electricity, broadband, propane heat, plus wood stove. Kids, Chickens & Berries – you can raise ‘em all here!

MLS# TBD $149,900

PRIME RETAIL DOWNTOWN GRAND MARAIS.

Main traffic location in the heart of down town. Located on Wisconsin St between Blue Water Cafe and Sivertson Gallery, with 25 ft street frontage and over 2300 sq ft each. Build up for a lake view – lots of possibilities! MLS# 6029930,

6029951 $150,000 each PRIME COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN.Two

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

MLS# 6027064 $99,900 • MLS# 6030056 $89,900

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL LOT IN GRAND MARAIS. Good opportunity for a commercial building with a nice second story view of the harbor. Level 40 x 50 lot. A two story vacation rental could be built with a harbor view. What is your dream? MLS# 6024992 $52,500

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

SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT. Remote 80 acres ,10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land.

700’ of Durfee Creek frontage. MLS# 6024638 $149,000 TWENTY ACRES – GREAT LOCATION. Great larger parcel near

Grand Marais with road in to the “top” of the property. Lake views, maple and mixed forest, small creek. County road access with power and broadband close by, borders public land on three sides. MLS# 6030517 $112,000 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. Stunning Little Devil Track River frontage and Pincushion Mtn. trail access make this 6.3 acre property perfect for skiers, hikers and mtn bikers. Zoned Resort/Commercial.

MLS# 6026067 $103,900 CASCADE RIVER RETREAT. Deep in the Superior National

Forest, good road access and a small s.f. G starter cabin with solar power.

L150EN SAwith I Frontage on the mighty Cascade rapids D N site. and trout pools everywhere.

Views of the valley fromP niceEbuilding

MLS# 6029531 $85,900 PRICE REDUCED! WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION.Three 40 acre lots with

600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded. MLS# 6021356 $59,900 or MLS#

6021357 $69,900 or MLS# 6021358 $74,900.

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

cels have the seclusion of 11-13 acres and about 330' frontage each on the trout stream Flute Reed River. Access is easy from frontage on a county road. Power and broadband are available. These lots are the perfect place for a retreat property or a year-round home. MLS# 6030884, 6030885 $49,900 each DEEP WOODS – PADDLE THE CREEK. Really neat property on Murmur Creek. Navigate all the way to Caribou Lake. Good building sites and remote privacy on this 20 acre property. MLS# 6031403 $45,500

PRICE REDUCED! 500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful rolling

land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. MLS# 6029353 $39,000

LAND/BUILDING SITES TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles across Lake Superior – incredible 180 degree views! Private drive and buried power in place.

Nice mature trees and public lands on 2 sides. More land is available.

This site will rock your world.

MLS# 6029487 $295,000 PRICE REDUCED! 100+ ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Great location for a home or recreational property just minutes from Grand Marais. Rolling land with creek, borders thousands of acres of federal and state lands.

Great investment and subdivision project. Power at road. Seller willing to subdivide. MLS# 6027269 $277,900 LOCATION, VIEWS, PRIVACY - 80 ACRES. This former homesteaders property has it all: rolling topography, ravines, grassy meadows, mature timber, flowing creek and expansive Lake Superior views! Minutes from Grand Marais, adjoins USFS land.

MLS# 6027073 $279,000 HOME SITE OR BUSINESS DREAM. This 13.4 acre property could

be a great home site or resort-type business location. Adjoins Pincushion Mtn. hiking/skiing/biking trails. Lake Superior view with more land available. Zoned Resort/Commercial.

MLS# 6026068 $214,900

LARGE WILDERNESS ACREAGE - LAKE ACCESS. This 80+ acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views.

Rugged property with high topography and old growth cedar and pine. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail.

MLS# 6024602 $179,000 MOUNTAIN TOP - WILDERNESS VIEWS. Fantastic vistas into the BWCA and surrounding rugged topography near McFarland Lake. Located at the end of the Arrowhead Trail with easy year-round access. The 122 acres has a high ridge and a “mountain top” for you to name.

MLS# 6024599 $154,900 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# 6029820 $150,000 LARGE ACREAGE WITH WATER FEATURES. The headwaters of Irish Creek! Quality 160+ acres, 5 parcels sold grouped or separately. Many great features incl. old growth white pine, ponds, camping and building areas.

MLS# 6030177 $149,500 BIG LAND NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. Four 80 acre parcels located south of Schroeder off Highway 61 with shared access and approved septic sites.

Mix of trees, gradual elevation, nice build sites and lake view.

MLS# 6027841, 6027843, 6027844, 6027845 $139,900 each FANTASTIC FIVE MILE ROCK. Great 7 acre property abuts Highway 61 at Five Mile Rock. Beautiful views of Lake Superior.

Excellent build site and a 30 x 40 Morton building. Ready for your dreams!

MLS# 6030238 $120,000 PROVEN GREAT HUNTING AREA - 80 ACRES. Prime

hunting land in Schroeder. Rolling land with great wildlife habitat incl. stream, beaver dam with large pond, and a good mixture of trees and low vegetation. Older 2 bdrm cabin in a beautiful park like setting overlooking large beaver pond.

MLS# 6029945 $115,000 LARGE ACREAGE NEAR TOM LAKE. 128 acres with good road

access and an easy walk to the Tom Lake boat landing. Year-round road, power is possible here. The 3 forties may be split - take your pick. MLS# 6027383 $111,000 HUGE POND-HUGE PRIVACY. Large 45+ acre wooded parcel located across from Tom Lake. Huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage.

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

acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake! USA-owned forest is your backyard. Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. MLS# 6028685 $80,000

GREAT LOCATION FOR YOUR HOME. Convenient 7.5 acres located just 5 miles from Grand Marais on a Co Rd 7 blacktop, with some lake views, good building sites, driveway and a tiny cabin set up for your camp outs until you build. MLS# 6027933 $79,900 LARGE LAND, MAPLES, LAKE ACCESS. This 67 acre parcel has

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

LARGE LAND, POND, LAKE RIGHTS. Densely wooded 60 acre parcel with beaver ponds and access to Lost Lake. Good seasonal road access, many great building sites and southerly exposure. Lots of elbow room, privacy, and miles of forest roads to explore. MLS# 6029025 $64,900 GREAT LOCATION, QUALITY FOREST, BUILD HERE. These 10-acre parcels have a mature and mixed forest, southerly exposure, easy county road frontage and just minutes from Grand Marais.

MLS# 6023274 $64,900, MLS# 6023275 $62,900, MLS# 6023276 $64,900 MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE. Heavily wooded 6.45 acre parcel with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. MLS# 6023465 $64,500 RIDGES, PINES & VIEWS - ARROWHEAD TRAIL. Nice 20 acre parcel with high building sites and huge pines. The surround ing federal land leads directly into the BWCAW. MLS# 6024600 $59,900 RUSTICATE, RECREATE, RELAX. Hovland hideaway – 43 acres with new driveway to “base camp” with a nice camper trailer and shed. Trails have been cut throughout the property which adjoins State land.

MLS# 2313223 $59,900 WOODED HOME SITE This 5+ acre parcel is only 1.5 miles from Grand Marais and ready for your country home. Mixed forest, with forest service land in the back for exploring or hunting. A driveway and culvert are already in place. MLS# 6026053 $55,000

STONE'S THROW LAKE SUPERIOR. This heavily wooded, private 2+ acre building site sits just across the highway from Lake Superior's shore with a view of the big lake. You can walk the beach or have a bonfire on the State shoreline.

MLS# 6029899 $52,900 HEAR THE WAVES, FEEL THE BREEZE. Great building site just

across the highway from Lake SuperiorLwith E greatGviews, dense spruce trees and easy SA access. The approximately 2 acres is located across from State owned shoreline with DIN miles of beach to comb. MLS# PEN6029866 $52,900 GRAND MARAIS CITY LOT. Great location for a home in the city of Grand Marais. Paved dead end street with water and sewer hookups. Lake view from a second story! More land available. MLS# 6029695 $52,900 RUSTIC WOODED WONDERLAND. Beautiful 40 acres of maple forest with small rustic cabin bordering Judge Magney State Park. Enjoy the peaceful solitude of Aide Lake, rimmed by an open cedar grove just a short hike from the cabin into the park. MLS# 6025235 $52,000

PERFECT 5 ACRE HOME SITE. This private and secluded build site is just waiting for your custom plans! Only five miles from town with five acres of great woods bordering public land on two sides. MLS# 6028922 $51,500 GRAND MARAIS LOT. Nicely wooded lot on quiet street. City street, curb and gutter. There is a property assessment for city water and sewer. Location to be identified. MLS# 6029185 $50,400 REMOTE WILDERNESS. Here is your remote wilderness parcel. 40 secluded acres with big trees, big pond, big hills, snowmobile trails and lots of Forest Service land to explore. East and West Twin lakes are close by for good fishing.

MLS# 6029821 $49,900 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. MLS# 6020274 $49,500 LAND FOR FUN OR HOMESTEADING. Heavily wooded 39 acres with a large variety of trees and easy road access on Camp 20 Rd. Southern exposure great for solar set up. The Superior Hiking Trail is steps away.

Close to county maintained road. MLS# 6027896 $48,900 GREAT PRIVACY CLOSE TO TOWN.This 5 acre property just outside Grand Marais sits at the end of a private drive. Potential Lake Superior views, small creek and nice elevation make for a great ready-to-build home site. MLS# 6029451 $47,500 BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND LAKE. This pine studded 7 acre property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. MLS# 6024601 $43,000 WOODED 10 ACRES IN HOVLAND. North woods seclusion plus electricity and broadband! Great forested parcel. The driveway is in leading to a secluded build site with nice trees. Cute shower house and outhouse. MLS# 6024396 $42,900 WOODED ACREAGE – GM. Private 20 acre lot with hiking and ski trails, and abundant wildlife. A high building site offers seasonal views of Lake Superior. MLS# 2313173 $35,000 POWERS LAKE ROAD PARCEL. This is the beautiful ‘40’ that you have been waiting for. Easy access off Powers Lake Road with electricity and broadband. This is a fine opportunity for the person seeking a remote retreat with some modern amenities. MLS# 6027426 $44,900 5 ACRES NEAR CARIBOU LAKE. Gorgeous corner lot with colorful maples and majestic cedars. Plenty of privacy. Close to hiking trails and the Caribou Lake boat landing. Year round access with power! MLS# 2279179 $35,000 LAND FOR ESCAPE AND RECREATION. Remote yet accessible 20 acres near Judge Magney State Park. Good mix of trees, high building site, some distant Lake Superior views. MLS# 6025397 $34,900 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITE. Wooded home or cabin site near Devil Track Lake. The 1.72 acre lot has nice trees and maybe a view of the lake from a second story. The boat landing is just down the road, as are many other lakes and trails.

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

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

MLS# 6031961 $29,900 PRICE REDUCED!

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Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 4449 E HWY 61 HOVLAND

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

7.7 acre Lake Superior view lot.

Five Mile Rock. Divisible.

MLS# 6031057 Price: $129,000

4 Bedroom 2 Bath Beautiful Lake Superior 2400+ sq. ft. Frank Lloyd Wright styled MLS# 6029733 Price: $454,900

Classic Cape Cod 3 bedroom 1 bath Amazing yard. Location, location, location.

MLS# 6031622 Price: $249,500

40X E COYOTE RIDGE GRAND MARAIS

10 ONGSTAD RD. HOVLAND

212 4TH AVE W GRAND MARAIS

E. PINE MTN. RD. GRAND MARAIS

338 ft. of Lake Superior on 14.53 acres.

1 Bedroom Cabin, Garage, Dock MLS# 6029532 Price: $329,000

2 Bedroom 3 Bath 2 Car Garage Epic Mid Century Modern MLS# 6030671 Price: $244,900

6.7 acre parcel. Close to Devil’s Track. Motivated MLS# 6029034 Price: $39,500

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Amazing 40 acre Lake Superior view lot. Power. Divisible MLS# 6029653 Price: $599,000

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2 to 3 acre parcels for sale.

Electric. Edge of town location.

MLS# 6029800 Price: $49,500 to $59,500

Beautiful 200 ft. of Lake Superior shoreline on 7 acres.

MLS# 6029661 Price: $249,000

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10.87 acres. Commercial-Light Industrial. Divisible.

MLS# 6029656 Price: $295,000

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Your own private island located in the south of Rossport Harbour.

Sheltered by the main land, Whiskey Island, and Nicol Island.

Approx. 1/2 mile from the town of Rossport. 764 ft of Lake Superior shoreline. Really neat 1 1/2 story cabin with water, shower, cooking facilities with woodstove. Gravity water feed from tank on roof. $199,000 CDN

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Beautiful property between Superior Shores and Pearl Harbour developments. Seclusion, privacy-water access. $189,000 CDN

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

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

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Incredible setting on shore of Lake Superior on Pays Plat Bay. Over 167 ft. of sandy beach with a panoramic view. Spacious 2,360 sq. Ft. 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm summerhome w. Huge liv/dining rm overlooking bay, lge kitch, mn flr laundry & storage room. Heated by woodstoves in kitch & liv. Rm. Paved road off hwy 17 to parking lot. $239,000 CDN 358 acres with 2 miles of beach front on Lake Superior facing south. Also a 1/2 mile of frontage on Perch Lake. Escarpments, hiking trails, great Lake Superior fishing and boating. Ideal for resort development or your very own private getaway. All amenities nearby. 10 miles south of the Thunder Bay Marina. $890,000 CDN

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Built in 1871 this magnificent structure features 6,675 sq. Ft. of retail and living space plus a full 14’ high concrete and stone bsmt: huge beams and rough sawn lumber and flooring. 15 separate bedrooms; 185 feet of lake frontage. A tremendous experience! $349,000 CDN

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7072 Two Moose Trail Wilson Lake - Finland

Check out this cute one level log sided 2 BD home, big kitchen, garage, low maintenance.

MLS 6029561 $269,900

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

Commercial hangar, heated, electric, insulated, rental income.

MLS 2116969 $275,000

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

MLS 6028329 $149,000

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Homes and Land

Lutsen In-land lakes Caribou Lake.

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

lutsenrealestategroup.com

3 bedroom cabin on private and quiet part of Caribou Lake. Newer septic, roof, windows and more. Part of CVR’s vacation rental program, licensed and compliant. Purchase for private use, year-round home or vacation rentals. Many options and ready to go.

MLS 2020244 $319,900

Grand Marais Area

Nicely appointed and extremely well maintained beautiful 3 bedroom home just west of Grand Marais. Home includes a two stall garage with adjacent office, workshop, wine room and more. Many wonderful upgrades made to home in 2010.

Nice clean yard and garden areas. Move in ready. All you need is the key. Call Bruce today for your private showing.

MLS 6029508 NEW PRICE $359,500

Outstanding Land Values in Lutsen Jonvick Creek Sites in Lutsen.

Beautiful build sites at Jonvick.Power and broadband curbside. Great Lutsen location just offCaribou Trail. Convenient to everything, yet private. Great Pricing.

Mike Larson 218-370-1536

Lot 6 Blk 10 Lot 1 Blk 2 Lot 2 Blk 10 Lot 7 Blk 14 Lot 5 Blk 10 Lot 1 Blk 14

Acres Price 1.50 29,500 1.95 35,000 1.70 45,000 4.82 45,000 2.15 49,000 2.67 49,000

Lot 2 Blk 14 Lot 4 Blk 10 Lot 2 Blk 11 Lot 5 Blk 11 Lot 1 Blk 12 Lot 6 Blk 14

Acres 2.78 1.15 1.62 1.75 2.65 3.96

Price 49,000 49,000 49,000 49,000 54,900 59,000

Pancore Lake, Tofte

Pancore Lake is a pretty special area. Only three private parcels adjoin this lake with the US Forest service occupying the majority of shoreline on the entire north shore side of the lake. This property is approximately 60 acres offering some towering views yet has a very nice gentle access to the lake with 250’ of shoreline and multiple build sites available.

MLS 6028959 $195,400

Lutsen Area Homes and Townhomes Heritage Townhome. Nicely appointed 3 bdrm townhome overlooking Superior National Golf Course with outstanding Lake Superior Views. Part of the Cascade Vacation Rentals program – fully furnished and turn-key.

MLS 2308961 NEW PRICE $299,500

Tait Lake, Lutsen Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294

Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7971

Cathy Hahn 218-370-0139

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

Lot 16. MLS 6024063 $49,000

Lot 17. MLS TBD $54,000

Superior National Golf Course Homesites Few Golf Courses have been built on land as spectacular as Superior National.

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

Lot 8 Block 5. Private lot tucked along River 6 Fairway. Water, sewer, power curbside. Great value. (Owner/Agent) MLS 602078 $64,500 Lot 6 Block 5. This was one of the very first lots purchased because of its outstanding location. Nestled adjacent to the River 6 Green - it offers so much. Great build site with outstanding orientation. Access to all HOA utilities. MLS 6028392 $92,500

Lutsen Resort – Log Cabin #403

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

MLS 6030300 $399,000

Lutsen Sea Villa Unit K-5 This one bedroom Villa with loft is splashing distance to the level shoreline of Lake Superior. Enjoy all amenities provided

by Lutsen Resort and the Lutsen Sea Villa Association - swimming pools, guest services, guest shuttle and so much more. This unit is managed by Lutsen Resort and their family of resort properties. All you need is the key. Unit is fully furnished ready for personal use and vacation rentals.

MLS 6030703 $179,000

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

EARN MONEY WHEN YOU ARE AWAY BY PLACING YOUR HOME IN OUR VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM. Give Andrew a call at 218-663-7971 58

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CATCHLIGHT

ruffed grouse Although biologists consider fruit as “junk food” for ruffed grouse, I question the accuracy of that characterization. In winter, I frequently find them feeding on small crab apples, mountain ash berries, and similar fruit, which would indicate some level of importance. I photographed this ruffed grouse just north of Duluth as it was taking advantage of fruit that had softened after several freeze/thaw cycles. For such large birds, they are very nimble at walking on tree limbs.

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