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Time to work up an appetite One of the benefits of living in the Northern Wilds is the food scene. No matter where you go, a restaurant serving good food is not far away. With a wealth of choices, sometimes it can be difficult to decide just where you want to go for a meal. The good news is that whatever your choice, you are unlikely to be disappointed. The foodie culture seeks out locally inspired entrees, ranging from meals prepared with fresh fish to organic produce. This has created markets for a small, but vigorous farming community to produce a surprising array of agricultural products. In addition, many folks seek out the foods Nature provides from lakes and forests. You might say, “So much food, so little time.”

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In this issue, we tip our hat to the local food scene by covering it from many angles. Joe Friedrichs writes about how entrepreneurs are using the commercial kitchen space in community centers to cook up small batches of much-desired food for local customers. Casey Fitchett explains how what was once a small-batch cheese-making operation has grown into larger business justly famed for its gouda cheese. We also take a broad look at farming across the Northern Wilds, featuring producers who make gourmet vinegars, grow CSA produce, and raise hogs and cattle for the local meat market. Gord Ellis has advice for using local butchers to process wild game. On the flip side, Ali Juten describes how she and her husband make wild game

jerky at home. Two well-known restauranteurs, Sarah and Anna Hamilton, show how they’ve used their business as a base to launch projects to benefit those less fortunate. For good fortune, look no further than the story by Emily Stone about how she caught and cooked a chinook salmon this summer on an Alaskan road trip. Julia Prinselaar sits down with an elderly couple with a long history of harvesting wild mushrooms. And dining columnist Maren Webb turns her attention to some of the best steak dinners across the Northern Wilds. This issue isn’t all about food, but even Eric Chandler mentions that he had a truly excellent hamburger at the Grand Marais Dairy Queen after a grueling five-day hike on the Kekekabic Trail. For homegrown history, Elle Andra-Warner recounts the story of whaleback freighters which originated in Duluth. Amy Schmidt invites us to take a walk and feel good about it. One possible destination is Tofte’s Carlton Peak described in detail by Kim Alan Chapman and John Craddock. We suggest you take a walk, too. Get outside and soak up the sights and smells of autumn. They won’t last long, because October marks the end of something. Last year, we had lasting snow on the ground before month’s end. That doesn’t happen every year, but we all know what is coming. That’s ok. We’re ready for it. Are you?—Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt

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Commercial kitchen space Catching on at regional community centers GRAND MARAIS— Fresh pad Thai. Vegan sausages and burgers. Breads made with organic ingredients. What trendy café has this on the menu, you might ask? Well, in this case, the café is actually a collection of community centers throughout the Northern Wilds that are opening their doors to independent entrepreneurs with a flair for the culinary arts. Both the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais and the Clair Nelson Community Center in Finland are utilizing their commercial kitchen spaces for people to make, serve and sell their products. These shared-use kitchens, also known as ‘kitchen incubators,’ are a licensed commercial space certified for food production. Renters can use the kitchen by the hour or day to produce food while still meeting Minnesota and federal regulatory compliance. Basically, the commercial kitchens are serving as a rented restaurant space of sorts. And the results have been fantastic. “People across the area have been responding well to the products coming out of our kitchen here,” said Honor Schauland, the director of the community center in Finland. “It seems to be working really well for both the people using the cooking space and the people interested in their products.” Schauland said the biggest takeaway on renting the commercial kitchen to local residents is the fact it allows people a means to get their business started, or at least test the waters of the supply and demand stream. “If you’re a small business trying to get on your feet, it’s a lot easier trying to start in our kitchen than it would be right away purchasing your own equipment,” Schauland said. One example of this is Shane Dickey and his business Superior Small Batch. Dickey, along with spouse and business partner Gail Francis, make vegan-friendly sausages and burgers at the community center in Finland. They sell their products at regional co-ops, markets and grocery chains. Their sausages and burger products can be found from Two Harbors to the Twin Cities. “Part of the Clair Nelson leadership’s intent when building their kitchen was to incubate small business, so they were glad to see us come along,” Dickey said. “Not only was the kitchen facility perfect for our needs, but we really appreciated the Clair Nelson staff’s commitment to environmental sustainability and green operation of the building.” Schauland said Dickey’s Superior Small Batch is a prime example of someone utilizing a community resource to share their products with a larger market.

Shane Dickey of Superior Small Batch prepares vegan food at the community center in Finland. | SUBMITTED “What this model does is allow people like Shane the chance to test the market before making any big investments,” she added. Diane Booth is the director of the Cook County Community Center. She said there are currently five different businesses utilizing the kitchen to make their products for either retail or wholesale markets. “The kitchen is not large enough to hold the equipment really needed for a business incubator kitchen but they make it work,” she said. Nonetheless, whatever the community center in Grand Marais has available, some are finding success through utilizing the space. For example, Kaw Khang Authentic Thai Food is serving lunch and dinner multiple times per week from the Cook County Community Center. The business operates as a pre-order style restaurant, where a customer contacts the owner to have a meal prepared for them and they pick it up fully cooked. The meal is freshly made and picked up at the community center when it is convenient for the customer, though typically during the lunch or dinner hours. The owner of Kaw Khang Authentic Thai Food is Parinda Suk-

up. She is a new resident of Cook County who was born and raised in Thailand. “Most of the time I am selling out, and that is about 70 orders,” Sukup said. “Though sometimes I have sold more than 100 orders in a single day. People seem to really be enjoying this authentic cooking.” Both the community centers in Finland and Grand Marais rent their commercial spaces by the hour, at $15 and $10 per hour, respectively. In addition to being in compliance with state and federal health codes, the kitchens offer flattop grills, refrigerator space, industrial dishwashers and other amenities one might find in a North Shore restaurant. “The benefits of using a community center commercial kitchen to start their business in is the ability to try out their business on a small scale without a lot of upfront investment costs,” Booth said. “Several of them have also connected and learned from each other the rules, regulations and even have shared kitchen space occasionally to save money.”

force is the forthcoming North Shore Culinary in Grand Marais. The concept is a partnership between Cook County Higher Education, Hibbing Community College, Cook County Independent School District #166 and a collection of regional business leaders, including the Cook County Chamber of Commerce. The idea behind the culinary school is to teach people to transform their passion for food into a professional career. North Shore Culinary will offer students hands-on learning and certification, with the program set to launch in early 2019. (For more info, visit: facebook.com/northshoreculinaryhcc) Meanwhile, commercial-kitchen spaces in community centers across the region are allowing people with creative ideas and a drive to share their product the perfect recipe for success. “We really want to support businesses like this coming to our area,” Schauland said. “Plus, the food is really good and it’s been great to hear all the feedback from the community.”—Joe Friedrichs

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From lake to overlook A walk up Carlton Peak TOFTE— It’s amazing how many people trek up Carlton Peak, Mount Oberg, or any of the stunning overlooks on the ancient rock uplifts above Lake Superior. Sometimes the parking lots are full and you have to park on the road. If you start at Lake Superior and hike up Carlton Peak, you will ascend almost 1,000 feet, to an elevation of 1,526 feet. While that isn’t enough to encounter a dramatically different environment, you’ll see changes along the way if you pay attention, including four wave-cut terraces that formed when Lake Superior had different water volumes as the Pleistocene ice age waned. The big lake’s shoreline basalts take a pounding from storm driven waves and severe winds, and are often coated with ice in winter. This violence strips the rocks of soil and plant life. Only those that can root in rock crevices and indentations, or can tolerate flood, drought, wind, and thin soil, live here. Among them are some dainty bloomers like the blue-flowered harebell. A group of small plants of alpine and arctic regions, including the insect-trapping butterwort, eyebright, and birds-eye primrose, have persisted here for 10,000 years thanks to air-conditioning from Lake Superior. Two common garden shrubs, the yellow-flowered shrubby cinquefoil and ninebark, with white flower clusters and

A view from Mount Oberg, located in Cook County. | KIM ALAN CHAPMAN Stiff clubmoss found on the Gunflint Trail. | KIM ALAN CHAPMAN red-tinged leaves, grow in dense patches here and there. You may have wondered about the bright orange stains on rocks, some as big as a couch. Those are patches of the sunburst lichen. It grows all around the big lake and is said to be encouraged by nutrients supplied in bird droppings. Walking uphill away from the shore, the forest takes over. The familiar white trunks of paper birch and the rustling leaves of quaking aspen have replaced the original forest with its many conifers—white pine, white cedar, spruce, fir—though the last two have made a comeback after the cut-

ting and fires. In many places, maples are as common as aspen and birch, igniting to orange and red in the fall. The forest on the long bedrock slopes is often wet. The bedrock holds the groundwater close to the soil surface where it trickles down to Highway 61 and emerges in winter as small ice cascades. Bluejoint, a grass of wetlands, covers a lot of the ground, especially where trees are not thick. Wildflowers stud the forest floor in spring, together with dozens of types of ferns, mosses and club mosses—all tiny versions of plants that were dozens of feet tall when dinosaurs walked the Earth 100 million years ago.

lake side of the billion year old gabbro that is Carlton Peak, the forest does not grow as thickly as below. Bare rock and plants of open country are here, like pussy toes, poverty grass, and the gaudy pale corydalis. Red oak, a tree at its northern limit in Minnesota, is found on the North Shore mostly on south-facing slopes of peaks. It needs the extra warmth of these sunny locations to grow well. The next time you walk up Carlton or another North Shore peak, try starting at the lake and notice the changes along the way. It will keep your mind off how tired you are.—Kim Alan Chapman & John Craddock

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Thunder Oak Cheese Farm THUNDER BAY—The refrigerated case is packed with the all-natural, preservative-free Gouda cheese that was produced earlier that day in the back of the same building. A smattering of samples beckons the tourists and local Thunder Bay residents who have come to see both how the cheese is made and experience for themselves the characteristic squeak of biting into a fresh cheese curd. “We are very tourist-based. Our busiest season is between June and September. It’s nuts for Christmas and the next five months is very quiet,” explains part owner Walter Schep. “The stores and restaurants in Thunder Bay stay fairly even, so that helps us out.” On a humid Monday in August, a few of the three full-time and four part-time staff at the Thunder Oak Cheese Farm are in the midst of turning the fresh milk into the creamy cheese that fills the storefront. Walter’s brother and co-owner of the farm, Martin, has been busy that morning milking the cows and has brought the milk from the farm, which is just down the road, to the production facility. By the end of the week the workers will have made just about 2,200 pounds of cheese. As the saying goes, variety is the curd of life. The Scheps are able to capture a wide audience of dairy lovers with 17 va-

rieties of Gouda: 13 different flavors and four ages. Though smoked is quite popular, one flavor outranks all the others two to one: jalapeno. “It’s kind of funny, because jalapeno is a cheese-taste killer,” laughs Walter. “It’s not exactly for the connoisseur, but I like it, too.” The Schep family’s roots are in Holland. Walter and Martin’s parents, Jacob and Margaret, originally bought the dairy farm in 1981 just before emigrating to Canada. Though the cheese operation is 100 years in the making on the home farm in Holland, the Schep’s production origins in Canada hit a little snag at the beginning. “My dad had bought a little cheese making set in the early 1990s and we were making a little bit of cheese on the farm. I guess it was illegal so he got a note from the milk marketing board and they said, ‘If you keep making cheese we are going to take your milk code away’,” said Walter. “So we quit making cheese. It was just a little 100 litre cheese making set, so very small. Just for our personal use and some of the neighbors got some.” Three years later in December 1995, the sons had done the research and the work to legally open the cheese operation on the dairy farm. Because it was an onfarm endeavor, they were able to develop

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Just steps down the road, the relocated storefront has been servicing Gouda grazers since 2013, and production has been there full-time since 2015. Unfortunately for American consumers, shipments of the award-winning cheese are currently only possible within Ontario (though the company may pursue a federal license in the future, which would allow them to ship to the United States). Although approximately half of the cheese sold makes its way to customers’ plates via restaurants and grocery stores in Thunder Bay, a close up view of the cheese-making process, samples of the varieties, and a smattering of additional cheese-accompanying Dutch snacks are perks to visiting the farm itself in the Slate River Valley. For more info visit: cheesefarm.ca.—Casey Fitchett

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Fundraising for auditorium exceeds expectations SILVER BAY—When Katie Fritz began her role as chair of the Auditorium Renovation Project at the William M. Kelley school in Silver Bay, she never expected the community to display so much interest in the initiative. “It’s really validating to know that people value the arts,” said Fritz, who is an English teacher at the high school.

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In July of 2017, a group formed to replace the auditorium’s aging seats. Many were bent and ripped, with duct tape used as a temporary solution. The seats were original to the school, which was built in 1959, and the committee was tasked with raising $100,000 for 500 new seats. Generous grants, individual donations and private sponsorships came flooding in. By early 2018, it was clear that the group would surpass its original request—and it ended up receiving about $170,000. “It makes it really clear that William Kelley does build community, and it does build a space that people feel is home,” she said. The group put extra funds toward updating the auditorium’s original sound system. They hired a Duluth consultant, designed a new sound system, purchased a new sound board and built a modern sound booth. Additional funds were used to update the auditorium’s lighting, which had been replaced once since the building was built. A $30,000 grant was given for the seats by the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, based in Duluth, and another $30,000 came in for the sound system from the Cliff’s Foundation, which is a philanthropic endeavor of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the company that runs local mining operations. An anonymous donor gifted $50,000, in addition to numerous donations from school alumni, local businesses and private donors. Fritz credits the William M. Kelley Alumni Association for getting the word out.

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A meal fit for a queen ALASKA—Tiny wisps of blue sky teased us through the clouds as we launched into the wild brown waves of the Klutina River near Copper Center, Alaska. Brandon Thompson of Copper River Guides manned the oars of his inflatable raft, assisted by Otter, his fluffy black and white boat-dog-in-training. We sped by thick forests of twisted black spruce. I sat on the raft’s front bench, sandwiched between Philip and Luke. These guys have been friends since they met in a neighborhood park in Manhattan when they were two. They didn’t have much fishing experience either, which made me feel better about my rusty casting skills. I wasn’t sure if I really had the motivation for a full day of fishing, but the allure of catching and eating my own Alaskan salmon was too great not to give it a try. Brandon set us up in a line along the gravel bank; all casting into the break between faster and slower currents. Within minutes, Phil had landed the first fish in a frenzy of excitement: a female king salmon. Brandon gave him a jubilant high-five. I had been both thrilled and hesitant when Brandon told me over the phone that he was fishing for kings this week. Ever since I landed in Ketchikan back in early June, the local news has been all about the late, small, disappointing salmon runs. The kings in particular were so scarce that their season was closed completely in many watersheds, even to subsistence fishing. Local radio stations ran numerous stories about the possible causes and implications of this nine-year pattern of decline. Theories abound, but fish biologists cite complex changes to the salmon’s marine habitat as the most likely culprit.

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While king salmon—also known as chinooks—are native to the Northern Pacific Ocean and the rivers that flow into it, they have been introduced to New Zealand, Patagonia, and the Great Lakes. Natural reproduction in Lake Superior’s North Shore streams is currently low, but naturally re-

producing populations are found in some large, Ontario rivers. This year, in the watershed of Alaska’s mighty Copper River, the season was closed to commercial fishing, but not to sport and subsistence users. The run was late, but it came. And without the pressure from commercial fisherman, Brandon’s been seeing more kings in the Klutina than ever before. As if to illustrate his point, both Phil and Luke got fish on at the same time. For bait we were using salmon eggs Brandon had harvested, cured, and tucked into little mesh sacks. We’d cast upstream and let them bounce downstream along the gravel bottom of the river. These salmon won’t bite out of hunger—they stop eating as they swim toward spawning and death—but they will instinctively defend their rocky nests against errant eggs washing in from upstream. When they grab the eggs to toss them away, that’s when we set the hook. With my bait bouncing along the bottom and translating every rock into a jiggle, I started to create a tactile map of the riverbed. Then, my line halted; tugged. I whipped my rod tip toward shore to set the hook. Fish on! The pattern began: pull upstream, reel in line as you point your rod down again. Pull upstream against its fight. Reel in when the fish takes a breather. A huge red and silver torpedo leapt and splashed in the shallow water. My arms were aching and my shoulders tight by the time I gave one last pull to raise its nose, and Brandon got under it with a net. Pink, silver, red, big. Her soft, thick body was as long as my arm. I knelt in the shallows and held her by head and tail for a photo, then pointed her into the current and watched her swim away. I’m sure I was still grinning as I washed fish slime off my shirt cuffs. It was a little disappointing not to keep my first big fish, but we let all the hens (as female salmon are called) go. Not only are they important for the continuation of the species, the energy they

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A meal fit for a queen, consisting of freshly caught king salmon, carrots, and cheese and crackers. | EMILY STONE put into their eggs is hard on their bodies so they aren’t very good eating. We fished a couple other places along the river, but that first hole proved to be the best. Luke landed the first buck, and I got the second. Those were our only two keepers. All told, we probably caught and released a dozen hens, each estimated at around 25 pounds. There were a few that got away and—of course—they were much bigger. The blue sky teaser turned to drizzle. Brandon filleted the fish at the river landing and threw the scraps to a flock of waiting gulls. After handshakes all around, I lugged my plastic bag full of raw fish over to a little log building called Copper Central. Soon my 13.3 pounds of salmon meat were scheduled for a flight home in a freezer box. Intent on eating some of my own fresh salmon, I asked the guy behind the counter to hack off one serving for me. Foil was in my kitchen tub in the car; firewood was everywhere; but I needed

a couple of tablespoons of butter. The brightly colored sign and eclectic look of Klutina Kate’s B&B caught my eye. After conferring with the owner, the young staffer with an Eastern European accent let me take a lump of butter out of the dish and carry it away on a paper plate. No charge, just a smile and joke. North of town I pulled into a rest area, and was thrilled to find picnic tables and low fire grates next to another rushing river. As my small fire burned to coals, I wrapped the salmon fillet and butter in tinfoil. Twenty minutes later I pulled the steaming packet from the coals and took it down to the riverbank for my feast. The meat was pink, tender, and flaky. I had no seasonings, but hunger is the best spice. After spending a drizzly day on the river, making new friends, and receiving Alaskan neighborliness, my meal of king salmon felt fit for a queen.—Emily M. Stone EDITOR’S NOTE: Emily Stone spent the last few months roaming across Alaska.

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FREE DAY AT THE DENTIST

Healthy Smiles for Cook County Youth

October 15th, 2018 The Oral Health Task Force will be sponsoring another “Free Day” at Grand Marais Family Dentistry on October 15th, 2018 for Cook County children and young adults up to 26 years of age. The Free Day also applies to children who attend Birch Grove Charter School living in Silver call today to make an appointment at 387-2774. The “Free Day” includes an

GRAND MARAIS— North Shore Culinary – Hibbing Community College (NSC-HCC), will offer Culinary Arts Certification and a Culinary Arts Diploma designed to empower students to achieve their full potential in the culinary arts field. North Shore Culinary focuses on small class sizes and individualized instruction that allows students to acquire the skills, confidence and professional cooking credentials they will need to launch or advance their career path. Graduates enter the workforce with a balance of practical skills, respect for local resources, sustainable practices, operational awareness, work experience, personal mindfulness, focus and dependability that they will need to work with competence and succeed in a vast range of food service venues including five star restaurants, food trucks, resorts, private catering, cruise liners and bakeries. “Formal culinary training was identified as a need to address the employment challenges throughout Cook County’s tourism industry,” said Cook County Higher Education (CCHE) program coordinator Kelsey Kennedy. “The creation of the school will not only allow interested Cook County residents the opportunity to remain in the area while pursuing culinary education, but will attract new residents to the North Shore and address employers’ need for skilled staff.” The opportunities afforded to the students in the North Shore Culinary program will include an Earn While You Learn aspect that makes this program unique. CCHE will be able to connect each student to a paid, part-time culinary job during the school year and full-time work during the summer months. Students will work and learn side by side with chefs in Cook County kitchens, helping to cover tuition costs for each participant while attending

NSC-HCC. Classes will be held 7.5 hours a day, Monday through Thursday, in the brand new, state-of-the-art culinary classroom at Cook County High School. In addition, Cook County Higher Education has developed optional programming for North Shore Culinary students that will enrich a student’s time while in culinary school. The bonus programming will help students build resumes, provide guidance on future employment options and develop business knowledge, leadership abilities and healthy living skills. For more information, contact Kelsey Kennedy at: highered@northshorecampus.org.

of the Oral Health Task Force to any includes pre-natal moms, children and young adults again up to age 26, day cares, and grandparent’s homes. For further well testing information and instructions, please call either Joe Routh at Cook County Planning and Zoning, 387-3631 or Georgene Daubanton at Oral Health Task 387-2334.

Our first members endured gale force winds, Alberta Clippers and ill-behaved moose.

For more information www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org Sponsored by the Oral Health Task Force and Grand Marais Family Dentistry. This program is made possible by grants from Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, Aitkins Memorial Foundation, First and Second Street Thrift Store, Grand Marais Lions and Lioness Club, Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, Mardag Foundation, Medica Foundation, Minnesota Dental Foundation, Minnesota Power Foundation, North Shore Health Care Foundation, Northland Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, St. Lukes Foundation, and Walmart Foundation.

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Different by Design.

Points North Minnesota moose habitat has declined By Shawn Perich

Over the past 15 years, wildlife biologists have tried to solve a northern Minnesota mystery: What has happened to the Arrowhead’s once abundant moose? They’ve chased the big animals with helicopters to shoot them with tranquilizing darts. Then they’ve poked and prodded the moose and hung radio collars around their necks to spy on their daily routines. Biologists have learned moose can be infested with thousands of ticks and that they die of natural causes ranging from disease to predation by wolves and bears. The research has allowed biologists to better understand the causes and rates of moose mortality, but has not wholly explained why there are far fewer moose today than there were 20 years ago. Mike Schrage, wildlife biologist for the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, believes scientists haven’t given enough consideration to another aspect of the Minnesota moose situation. “We haven’t paid nearly enough attention to changes in moose habitat over time,” he says. “I’m not discounting the importance of moose health issues and predation, but habitat decline has probably played a role in the moose decline as well.” Schrage has a power point presentation that includes an aerial photo of a loggedover boreal forest. The picture could be from anywhere in the north country during the 20th Century, but actually is an image taken in the Boundary Waters before it became a designated wilderness where logging is not allowed. During the 1970s, the Boundary Waters contained one of the world’s largest clear-cuts. What does this have to do with moose? Forest disturbances such as harvest sites and burned-over areas are excellent moose habitat. Moose are creatures of the northern forest, but they browse on the lush, young growth of deciduous trees and brush found in disturbed areas. Ideally, the browsing area will be near heavy conifer cover that provides winter and summer shelter, as well as a wetland or water source. Such a habitat mix was once more common across the northeastern Minnesota landscape than it is today. The changes in the forest structure are largely related to forest management. Schrage notes that less timber is being harvested on the Superior National Forest, which is the dominant landowner within the northeast moose range. Today’s timber harvests are smaller in size, no longer cre-

Mike Schrage, wildlife biologist for the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, believes scientists haven’t paid enough attention to changes in moose habitat over time. | PAUL WASIK ating the expansive open areas favored by moose. In addition, reforestation practices over past decades have resulted in large red pine and white spruce plantations that provide poor habitat for moose and other northern game species. Past logged areas, once excellent habitat, have regrown, as they always do, and are no longer as conducive to moose. Currently, annual aerial surveys are finding that moose are doing best in the portions of the Boundary Waters that were burned in the huge Ham Lake and Pagami Creek fires about a decade ago. While wildfires create moose habitat, allowing them to burn unchecked isn’t appropriate in places where they may threaten human lives and property, which is nearly everywhere outside of the wilderness. However, controlled fires may be used to improve habitat, possibly in conjunction with timber harvest. Schrage suggests fires may serve a second purpose for benefitting moose by eliminating the ticks that plague and weaken the animals in winter and the snails that serve as a vector for the deadly brain worm disease that moose contract from white-tailed deer. The brain worm is not fatal to deer. “I think fire has health benefits for moose in addition to improving habitat,” says Schrage. “Fire is a tool we ought to be using more aggressively.” Considering the devastation wrought by the Ham Lake and Pagami Creek fires

is still fresh in local memory, forest managers may be reluctant to ramp up their controlled burning efforts. If so, perhaps more timber harvests can be planned with moose habitat in mind. Field foresters have indicated they are interested in doing this work, but they need guidance from wildlife biologists. There is also a question of having the money to execute habitat work. The state’s sales-tax-supported Outdoor Heritage Fund is intended for habitat work and money was allocated to the Minnesota Deer Hunter’s Association during three funding cycles for moose. But overall, DNR wildlife officials have directed a lion’s share of that money to Minnesota’s agricultural region. This is arguably because industrial farming has eliminated most of the habitat there. Be that as it may, present declines in Arrowhead moose, ruffed grouse and deer populations, all of which thrive in young forest habitat, suggest DNR leaders should pay more attention to this corner of the state. Now, after a decade of research regarding moose health and predation, Schrage is concerned the agency may lose interest in recovering the species.

writing a statewide deer management plan and is now faced with an outbreak of deadly Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the Southeast, which requires a sustained and expensive response from the agency. And, when it comes to dollars and cents, since the state moose season was closed in 2013, the big animals haven’t provided revenue for the DNR Wildlife Section, which is reliant on hunting license fees for much of its funding. Aside from the relatively few folks who enjoy observing or photographing moose, the animal lacks a vocal, organized and politically effective constituency. But a strong argument can be made that moose habitat improvements can be incorporated into existing forest management for little expense. Schrage thinks that doing so is necessary if Minnesota is to have any hope of increasing moose numbers or, over time, maintaining a viable population on the landscape. “If we don’t pay attention to habitat, none of those other things (health and predation issues) will matter,” he says.

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For sisters Sarah [LEFT] and Anna Hamilton [RIGHT], their shared activities include not only running a business, but pouring their energy into several impressive endeavors, helping individuals both locally and across the country. | SUBMITTED

Sarah & Anna Hamilton

Making a difference doing what they can By Rae Poynter 14

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ost sisters grow up sharing activities together. Few go on to be business partners together. For sisters Anna and Sarah Hamilton of Cook County, their shared activities include not only running a business, but pouring their energy into several impressive endeavors. This dynamic pair is determined to do what they can to help those who need it. They’ve seen some amazing outcomes from their projects.

Many who know Anna and Sarah Hamilton know them from Trail Center Lodge. They’ve owned and operated the popular lodge and restaurant on the Gunflint Trail for over 25 years. In many ways, Trail Center has been the foundation that has allowed the Hamiltons to launch their other endeavors. As a main meeting place on the Gunflint Trail, Trail Center has fostered a sense of connectedness and a community that has made some of the Hamiltons’ projects possible. Perhaps the project most firmly associated with Trail Center is Camp Chow, a line of dry meals that require only water to prepare, and are perfect for outdoor adventures. A step inside Trail Center reveals a huge range of Camp Chow options, from soups and desserts to hearty breakfasts and dinners. Every meal is handmade and packed right on the property. While Camp Chow is a small company—with an official team of two—it has a wide reach, with meals sold across the country, and the brand continues to grow.

Trail Center Lodge has been the foundation for much of the Hamiltons’ projects. | RAE POYNTER

“This year, Minnesota Bound took Camp Chow to the State Fair,” said Anna, “and now we’re working on it a lot.” Though Camp Chow is a small business, it has filled some big needs. Last year, when Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Sarah felt she had to do something to help those going hungry after the hurricane. Camp Chow was the perfect solution. Sarah and her team ended up sending 2,000 packs of Camp Chow to those affected by Maria. The money needed to ship the food was raised by community members and others with connections to Trail Center, a community that makes efforts like this possible. “Trail Center is a wonderful avenue, and is really the reason I can do these things,” explained Sarah. “People come and get connected to Trail Center, and then they want to get involved. Everyone wants to help.” In addition to providing food to Puerto Rico, Sarah discussed another project she’s been working on: providing heat to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation through a sustainable wood program. The Lakota reservation, which sits in southwest South Dakota, experiences harsh winters on plains where trees are scarce. The local wood distributor, One Spirit, has a team of 10 that works with only two chainsaws and two wood splitters. The struggle to acquire wood every winter, coupled with high poverty rates, means people on the reservation freeze, and deaths due to cold are not unheard of. Long-term, Sarah wants to end the heating crisis at Pine Ridge. At present, they’re partnering with the local lumber company to stock wood during the summer so that the people of Pine Ridge have enough wood for the coming winter, and don’t have to face an imminent storm with the

[LEFT] The building where Camp Chow is made. It’s a very small business with a very big reach. | RAE POYNTER [CENTER] Anna’s book, Boy, opens the conversation about families and dementia. | RAE POYNTER [RIGHT] Though Camp Chow started as food for campers, many people make it at home. | RAE POYNTER

uncertainty of whether they can make it through. Sarah said she’s been writing up a new fundraiser, and hopes that people will continue to support the desperate need for firewood on the Pine Ridge Reservation. “Amazing things have happened with this, and we hope to do more,” she said.

ed Hamilton Housing Company, a nonprofit, won’t solve all the county’s housing issues, but will provide safe and cost-effective homes for some families who need it. Anna and Sarah have also purchased a cabin in Creechville that they hope to integrate into their housing plan.

Along with providing food and heat to those in crisis, the Hamilton sisters have begun work on another issue closer to home, that of affordable workforce housing. Anna has recently been busy working on a few properties that can be turned into affordable homesteads for Grand Marais families.

“We want to have our first affordable home by winter,” said Anna, “and our plan is to build a handful of cluster homes that we can sell for way under $100,000. They’re going to be in town because we want them to be connected to water and sewer. It won’t be our full-time focus, but we want to do our part.” Like the Pine Ridge project, the affordable housing mission has seen a lot of people willing to donate, and is yet another example of what’s possible when a community comes together for a good cause.

“We bought a house in town with a little cabin on the property. We had the cabin in mind when we bought the house, and we’re working on renovations to turn it into an affordable rental,” said Anna. While they aren’t looking to be landlords full-time, Anna and Sarah recognize Cook County’s need for homes that working families can afford. The newly found-

In addition to their projects providing food, heating, and shelter to people, Anna has also been diving into a creative project: storytelling. This year, she published her

first book, Boy, a novel about friendship, love, and loss. Boy deals with the issue of dementia, a topic many readers can relate to. “The goal of the book was to get the message out about dementia, but it morphed into something much more than that,” Anna said. “It’s a sweet little story about life that’s centered around Thanksgiving. I get a lot of questions about if I’m going to write a sequel, since Boy leaves the reader wondering. I have started a sequel, and finishing the renovations will give me more time to write.” Though Anna and Sarah Hamilton are leading some amazing endeavors, they don’t claim to be superheroes. They each say they’re “just doing what they can.” From feeding hurricane victims to crafting life-affirming stories, the results of the Hamilton sisters’ efforts show just how much can happen when people do what they can, and how life-changing it can be when people come together and give what they have, however much.

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First-year farmers Aly Wood and Jon Hollway of Thunder Bay. | SUBMITTED

Northern Farmers

Face Challenges, Find Satisfaction By Shawn Perich

Corbett Creek Farms and Creative Centre raises hogs and grass-fed cattle. | SUBMITTED When you think about the Northern Wilds, farming is not the first thing to come to mind. After all, this is the land of tall pines and sky-blue waters, moose and muskeg, brook trout and below zero. Who in their right mind would try farming here? Actually, there are farmers scattered across the Northern Wilds. The ones interviewed for this story appear to be of sound mind. They are making a go of farming, producing much loved local products. “Northern Minnesota is a good place for small scale, diversified farms and sustainable agriculture,” says Cindy Hale of Clover Valley Farms near Duluth. Across the agricultural breadbasket of the Upper Midwest, traditional farming has largely morphed into industrial scale operations growing primarily corn and soybeans. Livestock and poultry operations are large scale as well. But that is not the kind of farms you will find in the Northern Wilds. The producers we talked with are all pursuing different business models, but their customers are almost exclusively local families, co-ops, grocery stores and restaurants. 16

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“There was a lack of fresh produce and people wanted it,” says Nick Wharton about his decision to begin farming vegetables near Grand Marais. Wharton has a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) operation where families buy shares and receive fresh produce weekly during the growing season. In addition, he sells produce weekly at a local farmers market and supplies some local restaurants. He raises chickens, too. While hardscrabble farms have been a part of the North Shore since the pioneer era, the broad, fertile valleys outside of Thunder Bay have a long farming tradition. The countryside actually looks like farm country. Some families have been working the land for generations. “I was born on this farm,” says Bruce Forrest. “Originally, my father had a mixture of potatoes, chickens and dairy cows.” Forrest grew up on the farm, but moved away as a young man to study aspects of animal husbandry and pursue a career. He later moved back to Thunder Bay and began a business as an AI technician, servicing local dairy operations. AI is the acronym for artificial insemination. He and a part-

The barn at Corbett Creek is used to stage concerts. | SUBMITTED

ner began training local farmers to breed their own cows, which, combined with transition to larger and fewer dairy operations, ultimately led to less work for them. He began renting his father’s farm and subsequently purchased it in 1980. He raises beef cattle. On the other end of the spectrum are Jon Hollway and Aly Wood, a young couple who purchased a farm a year ago. Their operation, named Corbett Creek Farms and Creative Centre, combines raising hogs and cattle with hosting events on their property and in their barn. “We just had our first wedding at the farm last weekend,” Hollway said. “They used one of our pigs for a hog roast.” What the couple lacks in farming knowledge they make up with enthusiasm. They’ve found local farmers are so willing to help them out that they plan to devote a day out of their work week to helping neighboring farms when a few extra hands are needed. While their farming effort is focused on livestock, they see hosting events as a way to engage with the community and market their meat. Wedding planners have visited the farm and will add them to a list of available venues in the coming year. They’ve hosted concerts in the barn and have had the site used for traditional hide-tanning classes.

FINDING THEIR NICHE If farmers in the Northern Wilds have something in common, it is a willingness to try new things. Since they are small scale, they need to appeal to a local customer base. At Clover Valley Farms, Hale says she and husband Jeff Hall started out with seasonally pastured chickens. Because their heavy, clay soil wasn’t conducive to vegetables, they began planting orchards and experimenting with native small fruits and herbs. The seasons were short, and fruits and herbs are highly perishable, so they explored developing value-added products. They now produce a popular line of gourmet vinegars. They also raise hogs and turkeys and have started working with sheep.

Eli and Mary June Wharton man the vegetable stand at a local farmer’s market. | SUBMITTED

In Thunder Bay, Forrest has watched farming operations change over time. For instance, there are fewer dairy farms, but those in business invest in modern technology. As for beef, Forrest was one of the first in the area to begin breeding calves from “conception to consumer.” He raises them for a year to sell in the spring, when they weigh about 650 pounds. In the past, customers wanted to purchase a side or quarter of beef. Now they want to buy smaller amounts. “They also want something quick and convenient,” Forrest says. “Lots of families don’t have time to cook meals.” He gets hamburger patties made by the local abattoir that slaughters his cattle. Some of the beef goes to a local meat shop that makes sausage to Forrest’s recipes. In this way, he continues to deliver a farm-to-table product. Wharton, who says he learns something new every day, has slowly expanded his operation. Since Cook County is lightly populated, he and other local producers wonder if they will eventually reach a ceiling where their market is saturated. That said, he plans to add more CSA customers next year and expects there will be more restaurants seeking local produce. Part of the challenge for restaurants is that due to the short growing season, various locally fresh vegetables are only available for a short period of time. That makes them hard to incorporate into a menu.

WHY DO IT? Clearly, the farmers of the Northern Wilds march to the beat of a different drummer. Given the challenges of a cold climate, heavy soils and small markets that they face, what motivates them to pursue farming? “Aside from basic insanity, why do we choose this lifestyle?” asks Hale, then answers her question. “It’s about a lifestyle choice and how we raise our daughter. Also farming allows us to be part of Duluth’s vibrant arts/foodie community.” Wharton notes that even though he is the primary tender of his crops, he enjoys the involvement of the entire family. His wife, Kristen, handles emails and the CSA

Nick Wharton and his wife, Kristen, find satisfaction in farming near Grand Marais. | SUBMITTED from school who are now teachers. Whether through farming or old college friends, they value their web of connections to the community. Jeff Hall and Cindy Hale are raising their daughter on Clover Valley Farms. | SUBMITTED member newsletter. His children, Henry (15), Mary June (11) and Eli (7), assist with chores. Even his mother and her husband visit during the summer to help out on the farm. But he also notes that part of his success is attributable to a personality trait. “I’m kinda’ stubborn, which helps with farming up here,” he says. “If you are not up to the challenge, you won’t be successful.” Hollway and Wood both completed the outdoor program at Lakehead University and are avid wilderness trippers. They are finding farming to be a satisfying substitute, because it gives them a reason to be outside every day. They’ve hosted youth groups at the farm, which they find satisfying as well, arranging the visits through friends

“We want our farm to be open so people have a space to do things,” Wood says. “We want it to benefit the community.” With decades of experience in agriculture, Forrest offers perspective. He notes that during the 1960s, a dairy farmer could get started for about $50,000 and make a go of it. Doing so today may require a $500,000 investment. He advises young farmers to minimize their debt, such as acquiring “slightly used or really used” machinery rather than new. He is confident farmers will continue to find local, niche market for their products, because “people are still going to eat.” But his real key to success runs a little deeper than that. “You need a partner who is understanding and works with you as a team,” he says. That partner is his wife, Valve. When you get right down to it, farming in the Northern Wilds is a family affair.

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By Breana Roy

October Occurrences

We start off the month of October with the Art Along the Lake Fall Studio Tour, held Sept. 28-Oct. 7 at various locations throughout Cook County. Next up is Makersfest on Oct. 13 at Silver Creek Co in Two Harbors, featuring artwork by over 40 local and regional artists from four different shops. And last but not least, be sure to attend the annual Inuit Premiere, held Oct. 26-27 at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais. See the events section for more info.

Stop by The Big Lake in Grand Marais during Art Along the Lake and see artwork of all kinds, such as “Tea with Tina in a Teepee” by Shawna Gilmore. | SHAWNA GILMORE Lakeside Gallery will attend Makersfest in Two Harbors, featuring pottery by Don Delvin. | DON DELVIN

“Mighty Bear,” stonecut by Quvianatak Pudlat, will be on display at Sivertson during the Inuit Premiere. | QUVIANAQTUK PUDLAT

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Lee Ross will debut new glass work, including this glass sculpture, at her studio near Hovland during Art Along the Lake. | LEE ROSS

“Midnight Memory,” watercolor by Sue Brown Chapin, will be featured at Makersfest. | SUE BROWN CHAPIN

EXHIBITS

Jon Kallberg By Will Moore

Permanent Exhibits

New Acquisitions Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Selections of Traditional & Contemporary Native Art Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

If you enter a Cook County establishment looking for live music, there’s a chance you may come across a man furiously tapping and strumming a jumbo-sized, two-headed, mutated guitar. That man is Jon Kallberg of Lutsen, and he’s used to the attention his unusual harp guitar brings.

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“Most people have never heard of it or never seen it,” says Kallberg. “People get their cameras and phones out. They’re just blown away or mesmerized by it, wondering where the sound is coming from.”

Plein Air Exhibit Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org Blue Horses Golden Goat Yellow Bird Fine Art, Grand Marais, yellowbirdfineart.com

A harp guitar is like a standard six or 12 string guitar, but with a long, hollow arm on its body that snakes upwards and features an additional set of long, low strings with no fret board behind them. They create a much wider range of tones for the instrument, and lets its player perform several tasks simultaneously.

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“I like to sound like one, two, sometimes three people playing at once,” says Kallberg. He calls his sound a “high-energy, percussive style” and says he’s heard people describe his instrument as “an anteater with puckered lips” or “a carnival ride.”

Children of the Finnish Homestead Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org Local Artists Featured Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org

Kallberg got started playing harp guitar around 2012, but his musical background is far deeper than that. Born in Albert Lea, he started learning songs out of his sister-in-law’s John Denver songbook as a young teen, and soon was playing all sorts of instruments in bars in a locally popular country cover band, while still underage. “I taught myself,” says Kallberg. “I ended up becoming a teacher at the local music store as a banjo instructor and a guitar teacher. I was still a beginner myself, so if I was able to stay, like, five lessons ahead of my students, I was able to survive.” Kallberg had a taste of the touring life in the 1980s. He joined a group called Quarter Moon on the road for a few years, playing bass and covering country and rock hits seven nights a week. When he and his wife, Jane, moved to Cook County, he broke a long musical hiatus by joining local group Trails End Band, featuring the late Jeff Sylvester. “They were rockers!...That’s what’s got me going again, and Jeff building guitars. I got back into that acoustic world, and that’s what led to the harp guitar.” Kallberg says that along with his original tunes, he’ll throw in some other songs, such as Black Sabbath covers.

Thru Oct. 28 Jon Kallberg and his unusual harp guitar. | SUBMITTED “My friend wanted to massage it in his studio, make it sound totally awesome. I said no. I want it just pure, raw…It was like a dog on a leash, I just kept saying no!...I wanted the voice of each instrument and the soul of that instrument to come out.” Many of the songs on Tributaries, like “Moose Country” and “Tone Devil’s Kettle”, are inspired by the northern landscape that surrounds him. Kallberg says when he writes songs, he just starts recording something and lets it evolve, playing it again and again. He equates his creative process to going on a long hike. Kallberg says he’s excited about young local talent and wants to share his philosophies of playing guitar.

“I don’t want to be like a circus sideshow where they think they’ll hear the calliope. I want to throw some curveballs,” he says

“My goal, if I had a goal, is to pass the torch. It’s to play guitar differently, not just looking at G-C D-chords with a pick. Lets do something a little percussive, lets change our tunings up a bit.”

Kallberg released an album called Tributaries at the very tail end of last year. It features 17 original instrumental tracks on a variety of guitars. Kallberg says it was very important to him that the record had a fully natural sound, with little to no production involved.

After taking the summer off from playing, Kallberg expects to start playing gigs up and down the North Shore again in November, though he says he may be playing alongside or filling in for other Cook County musicians throughout the fall.

Amanda Breitbach: Land/People Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Chance: Kathy McTavish Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Aaron Squadroni: Mesabi Land Portraits Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org

Thru Oct. 31

Greg Preslicka: Recollections Tettegouche State Park Visitor’s Center, Silver Bay, gregpreslicka.blogspot.com

Thru Nov. 2

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

Thru Nov. 25

Christi Belcourt: Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth: A Retrospective with Isaac Murdoch Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca

Thru Jan. 6, 2019

122 Conversations: Person to Person, Art Beyond Borders (Reception Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.) Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

Thru April 2019

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

Thru Spring 2019

Breana’s

PICK OF THE MONTH

Quiet Simplicity: Life in 19th and 20th Century America Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

Oct. 5-31

Duluth artist Carrie Schaefer creates illustrated prints, apparel, and more, such as this digital art print titled “Lake Superior Geo 2.” All inks used in her works are water-based and 100 percent solvent free. She also uses ethically manufactured sweatshop-free clothing obtained from companies with socially responsible practices. Her artwork is inspired by the beauty of northern Minnesota and Lake Superior. To learn more, visit: schaeferdesign.org.

Notti Pine and the Dreamtime: Cherie Andrea Hamilton (Reception Oct. 5 at 5 p.m.) Zeitgeist Atrium Art Gallery, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Oct. 6-31

Ryan Tischer: Photography Lakeside Gallery, Duluth, lakesidegalleryduluth.com

Oct. 12-Nov. 4

George Morrison: Surrealist Forms & Other Drawings (Reception Oct. 12 at 5 p.m.) Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org

Oct. 26-27

Inuit Premiere (Reception Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.) Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, sivertson.com

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PUMPKINFEST

5 weekends, Sept 29 - Oct. 28 + Mon., Oct. 8 (holiday) Over 20 attractions for families! Pumpkin Train rides + much more! Lots of local food.

Common Chords Robert Jones & Matt Watroba

Founding members of the National Folk Alliance & American Roots Music in Education

October 12, 7 pm Arrowhead Center for the Arts

Open 11am to 5pm E.S.T. (rain or shine) $10 (+HST)/person ages 2 to 92. Cash Only Babies under 2 years are FREE.

51 W. 5th St., Grand Marais

Gammondale Farm can be reserved for groups of 40 + weekdays and weekday evenings. Call Sue Gammond or email: farmfun@tbaytel.net

www.gammondalefarm.com

Information: 807-475-5615; Group Reservations: 807-475-9609 426 McCluskey Dr., Slate River (near Thunder Bay)

Take a Trip Up the Gunﬂint Trail for a Spooktacular Day (and Night) of Fun!

$15 adults/$5 youth Tickets available at: aca.tix.com or at the door

northshoremusicassociation.com

28th Annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend November 2–4 3 days of Jamming! Lutsen Resort, 5700 W. Highway 61, Lutsen

Saturday Bluegrass Singing Workshops with featured instructor Valerie Smith $8/hour, $40/full day. Register at event only. No participant limit. All levels welcome, beginner through advanced.

Saturday Evening Concert by award-winning bluegrass band

Liberty Pike – 8 PM

Open to the Public. $20 adults, $10 youth (18 & under) Tickets for sale at event only, in Lutsen Resort lobby all day Fri. & Sat., and at ballroom door starting 7 PM Sat. For full event information: northshoremusicassociation.com/bluegrass • 218-387-1272 • music@boreal.org

Fall Studio Tour & Sale Hovland, MN Artists

Sept 28 - Oct 7

Open 10 days, 10 am - 5 pm

Oktoberfest Game Feed & Night Zips

Trail Rides

Neil Sherman Plein Air Painter

Lou Pignolet Wood Turning

Hwy 61, Milepost 124, left after Naniboujou

Hwy 61, Milepost 132, Lakeside

4194 Cty Rd 69, Hovland

20 Tamarack Trl, Hovland

neilshermanart.com

loupignoletbowls2.com

Murder Mystery Weekend Haunted Forest

GUNFLINT LODGE & OUTFITTERS (800) 328-3325 gunﬂint.com 43 miles from Grand Marais on the historic Gunﬂint Trail

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Dan & Lee Ross Sculpture & Prints Hwy 61, Milepost 127, Lakeside

4678 E. Hwy 61, Hovland

danross-leeross.com

visitcookcounty.com/art

The Jake Forsman Memorial Car Show and Burnout Competition, held Saturday, Oct. 20 in Ely, will feature a mix of classic and modified cars. | SUBMITTED

ART ALONG THE LAKE: FALL STUDIO TOUR

Sept. 28-Oct. 7 Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour will feature a variety of unique, handcrafted artwork by more than 50 artists at 21 locations throughout Cook County. There will be various art demonstrations, special exhibitions, book signings, artist talks, studio tours, handson activities for all ages, Q&A sessions and more. Locations include home studios, as well as galleries with guest artists, such as Sivertson Gallery, Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais Art Gallery, The Big Lake, Upstate MN, Frykman Art Studio, Yellow Bird Fine Art, Mueller Studio and KahNee-Tah Gallery. All locations will be open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. visitcookcounty. com/arts

PUMPKINFEST

Sept. 29-Oct. 28 Enjoy over 20 attractions at the 24th Annual Pumpkinfest at Gammondale Farm. Located in the Slate River Valley (near Thunder Bay), Pumpkinfest will feature contests, such as the Needle in a Haystack Photo Contest, local food and delicious treats, games, a tractor-pulled wagon ride, races, prizes and more. Find your way through the threeacre boreal forest maze and the two-acre kids’ monster corn maze. Other activities include the kid’s corral, duck races, harvest displays, pumpkin sling shots, Canada’s largest pumpkin catapult, peddle carts, a scavenger hunt and farm animals to interact with. Pumpkinfest is open rain or shine, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10. gammondalefarm.com

HAUNTED FORT NIGHT

Oct. 4-28 Sinister forces are stretching the forlorn barrier between the living and the departed in the forsaken community

of William’s Town. Corrupted lost souls sense the weakness. These nightmarish creatures now call out, twisting and tormenting the innocent as they hunt for an escape from the purgatory of emptiness and endless misery. Will you be able to escape untouched? For over a decade, Haunted Fort Night at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay has been offering up thrills and chills for those who dare to test their nerve. If you think you can handle this hair-raising experience, tours are offered rain or shine, every Thursday through Sunday in October, starting at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up; adult only tours are also available. Reservations required. fwhp.ca/haunted-fortnight

HARVEST MOON GALA

Oct. 6, Saturday Enjoy an evening of good food, dancing and a silent auction with the Two Harbors Community Radio’s Harvest Moon Gala, held at Moose Lodge at 7 p.m. There will be live entertainment provided by The Northwoods Band, music provided by DJ Bill Rabold, and dance demos by Superior Ballroom Dance Studio. Be sure to come dressed in your favorite dance era attire. Cost to attend is $20 per person. ktwh.org

DO YOU RAKU? WE DO!

Oct. 6, Saturday Head to Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais for this fan-favorite activity with artists Richard Gruchalla and Carrin Rosetti. Buy a piece of art to glaze yourself, then watch the dramatic raku firing process in the gallery parking lot. You’ll be able to take home your own work of art. Raku is a dramatic process of firing clay: the piece is put through rapid extremes of temperature and has a distinctive look when done. The clay is blackened, the glazes are crackled, and the

Watch the dramatic raku firing process in the parking lot of Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais on Saturday, Oct. 6. | SIVERTSON atmosphere affects the colorants in the glazes. Watch your own clay piece emerge from the fire into a beautiful work of art, held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. sivertson.com

NORTHERN DELIGHTS HARVEST

Oct. 9-21 Northern Delights Harvest is returning to Thunder Bay’s downtown restaurants Oct. 9-21. This culinary celebration is the perfect opportunity to discover delicious cuisine and celebrate

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The Annual

Birch Grove Halloween Carnival

Celebrating our

43rd Annual

Art & Fine y Craft Show i

“as unique as each snowflake”

Saturday Nov. 10

Sunday, October 28 2-4 p.m.

Birch Grove Community School Tofte, MN

Fun for all ages!

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

+ Bingo V Kids Games a Win Prizes i Cake Walk n Cookie Decorating u Fabulous Foods

Sunday Nov. 11

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10 a.m - 4 p.m. at the

Valhalla Inn Thunder Bay

Free Admission Silver Collection Door Prizes

y A Community of Artisans since 1975

www.artisansnorthwest.ca

Wear a costume (or not) and

Bring the whole family!

Visit Nopeming this October! We have something for everyone. Historical?

or Haunted?

Detroit musical duo Robert Jones and Matt Watroba will perform at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais on Oct. 12. | SUBMITTED the local food scene. Now in its third year, Northern Delights has expanded to include more food producers and even more restaurants. Participating restaurants will offer prix fixe meals for $25 and $35. Restaurants include Red Lion Smokehouse, Bight, Tomlin, Nook, El Tres, Portside, In Common, Silver Birch, The Foundry, and Sovereign Room. facebook.com/ northerndelightstbay

ROBERT JONES & MATT WATROBA

Oct. 12, Friday Detroit musical duo Robert Jones and Matt Watroba will perform an all-ages concert with the theme Common Chords in Grand Marais on Friday, Oct. 12. The pair’s impressive musical talents are showcased as they take the audience on a historic journey through American traditional music drawn from many cultures, illustrating how they’re woven together to create the fabric of the great American musical tapestry. Musician and music educator Matt Watroba is a founding member of two nonprofits that promote and preserve folk music: the National Folk Alliance, and The Ark (Ann Arbor, MI). Robert Jones has a deep love for traditional African American and American traditional folk music. In his 20 years of performing and teaching, he has shared his skill and passion for regional and historical guitar styles, as well as voice, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, quills, and bones. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. northshoremusicassociation.com

SALVATION ARMY 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

You decide! nopeming.com

Historical, Night & Haunted tours.

Tickets available online ONLY from

eventbrite.com

Nopeming Sanatorium, 2650 Nopeming Rd, Duluth, MN 22

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Oct. 13, Saturday The Salvation Army Church in Thunder Bay will be celebrating their 125th anniversary in style with The Salvation Army Canadian Staff Band from Toronto. This internationally renowned band will have you sitting on the edge of your seats as they thrill you with their high energy, toe tapping and soul-searching music. Held at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick’s High School Auditorium, the concert will also include performances by local groups Sounds of Superior Chorus and the St. Patrick’s Choir. Tickets can be found on-

line. Also occurring Saturday morning from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Church is a breakfast and silent auction. Tickets are available in advance from the church. salvationarmytb.ca

MAKERSFEST

Oct. 13, Saturday Celebrate fall on Scenic 61, with over 40 local artists from four different shops. Held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Silver Creek Co in Two Harbors, there will be live music, roasting marshmallows and apple cider, food vendors, and a kid’s craft table. Artists from Duluth shops Wonderfully Made Mn, Lakeside Gallery, Makers Mercantile, and Hucklebeary will also be in attendance. Find artwork of all types, including handmade pottery, jewelry, photography, paintings, and woodworking. facebook.com/silvercreekco

THUNDER BAY EMPTY BOWLS

Oct. 14, Sunday The 19th Annual Thunder Bay Empty Bowls Caring Hearts dinner will feature delicious soups, breads, desserts, and coffee donated by local restaurants and businesses, as well as live music and raffles. For the ticket price of $30 and a canned good donation, you will take home a handmade pottery bowl or a set of quilted placemats, donated by the Thunder Bay Potters’ Guild, Waterfront Potters, and the Empty Bowls Quilters. Held at Moose Hall on Fort William Road, doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Thunder Bay Food Bank and Shelter House. Tickets are available online or at Fireweed Crafts, Upshot Coffee House, George’s Market, and Baggage Arts Building. emptybowlsthunderbay.com

DULUTH SENIOR EXPO

Oct. 18, Thursday Seniors and Boomers will find fun and information at the 16th Annual Duluth Senior Expo, held at the Duluth DECC. There will be live entertainment, over 100 exhibitors, health screenings, seminars and speakers, free samples, and every attendee will receive a copy of the latest Northland Senior Resource Guide. Exhibitors include Duluth News Tribune, Essentia Health, Woman Today, Grand Casino Hinckley, Heritage Window and Door, Lighthouse of Superior, and Minnesota Power. The expo will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free tickets (first come first served) are available at Walgreens locations in Duluth, Superior, Virginia, Hibbing and Cloquet. seniorexpoduluth.com

MOOSE MADNESS

OLE RUNS FOR OFFICE

Oct. 19-20 The Grand Marais Playhouse presents: Ole Runs for Office, held at 7 p.m. Oct. 19-20. It’s time again when Muskrat Lodge 3412 elects officers and Ole has decided to throw his hat in the ring and run against longtime nemesis, Knut Knutson, lodge president for the past 20 years. Ole and Sven have already decided that they need to put together a sneaky, tough, and no holds barred campaign if Ole is going to win. Lena says Ole spends too much time at that smelly old lodge already. Will she talk Ole out of the political limelight? Can Ole and Sven make it through the election without causing an international Muskrat Lodge investigation? Be a part of the craziness yourself when you, the audience, determines the outcome. Held at the Arrowhead Center

Liberty Pike will perform at Lutsen Resort on Saturday, Nov. 3, as part of Bluegrass Masters Weekend. | SUBMITTED for the Arts, tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth. grandmaraisplayhouse.com

RITE OF SPRING

Oct. 19-20 Performed by the Minnesota Ballet, don’t miss Robert Gardner’s vision of Rite of Spring, set to Igor Stravinsky’s monumental score, compelling in its primal force, with volatile and convulsive rhythms and themes of ritual and renewal. Contrasting the visceral Rite of Spring, Salvatore Aiello’s Senza Fretta (“without

worry”) mirrors life’s joys and simplicities in moves athletic, manic and comedic—all to music by the Kronos Quartet’s Pieces of Africa and Mai Nizipo and set by Jerri Kumery, curator of The Salvatore Aiello Trust. New, exciting works by talented, emerging choreographers round out this dynamic evening of dance. Both performances will be held at 7 p.m. at the DECC Symphony Hall in Duluth. Tickets can be purchased online. minnesotaballet.org

Oct. 19-21 The annual Moose Madness Festival in Grand Marais, hosted by Visit Cook County, offers lots of fun, family-friendly activities, with the chance to earn Moose Bucks in exchange for prizes. Attend Moose-a-Rama with the Muffin Man at Drury Lane Books, make a mask at the Grand Marais Art Colony for the Raccoon Masquerade Ball, and decorate your own caramel apple or moose cookie at Gunflint Mercantile. See Lake Superior Zoo’s reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates with the Zoomobile at East Bay Suites. Try your luck with the Moose Medallion Hunt, enter the Northern Wilds Moose Poetry Contest, and join in the Moose Mosey run/walk in Harbor Park. See the Moose Madness insert in this issue for more information. visitcookcounty. com/moose

Inuit Premiere Friday & Saturday

Oct 26 & 27, 2018 With Inuit sculptor Bill Nasogaluak and throat singers Nina Segalowitz and Taqralik Partridge, all of Canada F r ID ay, O C T OBe r 26 2 to 4pm – Carving demo and throat singing performance (3pm) at North House Folk School. 6 to 8pm – 2018 Dorset Fine Arts print release reception at Sivertson Gallery, with all guests. S aT u r D ay, O C T OBe r 27 1 and 3pm – Throat singing performances. 6pm – Fireside Panel Chat with all guests. all day – Artist Bill Nasogaluak, throat singers Nina and Taqralik, and other guests join us to chat about living in the Arctic, the art of throat singing, and art-making traditions of Canada. all Saturday events held at Sivertson Gallery.

Deep in Thought, Stonecut and Stencil, Ningiukulu Teevee

Polar Bear, Stone carving, Bill Nasogaluak

14 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais :: 218-387-2491 www.sivertson.com Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis

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a.m.-4 p.m. and burnouts will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, face painting, prizes, awards, and more. It is $10 per car show entry; free for spectators. All proceeds will benefit the Jake Forsman Memorial Scholarship for area youth pursuing a career in the trades. elycarshow.org

INUIT PREMIERE

FAMILY WEEKEND

VIGIL FOR HOPE THURSDAY, OCT. 11 | 6:30PM

IN HARBOR PARK, GRAND MARAIS. During the Vigil, we take time to remember all who have been hurt by domestic and sexual violence. All are welcome to join us.

violencepreventioncenter.org

Oct. 19-21 Bring the whole family to the North House Folk School in Grand Marais during MEA break and celebrate the joy of learning together. Family Weekend includes course offerings specifically for kids, as well as for kids and adults together (and coursework just for adults). Take a class during the day and join in one of the many family-oriented activities in the evening. Courses include beginner knitting, preparing fibers to spin, bobbin lace making, rosemaling, knitting socks, making hand puppets and oven mitts, and making homemade ice cream—class registration required. There will also be a contra dance hosted by Over the Waterfall, craft demonstrations, and a student pizza potluck and s’mores. This year’s instructor in residence is felt-maker Mary Reichert. northhouse.org

JAKE FORSMAN MEMORIAL CAR SHOW & BURNOUT COMPETITION

Oct. 20, Saturday In honor of his son Jake Forsman, Al Forsman will hold the 2nd Annual Jake Forsman Memorial Car Show in Ely, featuring a unique mix of classic and modified cars. This is the last big event of the year for all area car enthusiasts, and it’s fun for all ages. Held on Chapman Street, the car show will be held from 10

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Oct. 26-27 The annual Inuit Premiere at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais will feature exquisite sculptures and carvings by Canadian Inuit and Alaskan Siberian Yupik artists. Kicking off the event is a carving demo and throat singing performance at the North House Folk School, held from 2-4 p.m. on Friday. Then, head to Sivertson Gallery for the 2018 Dorset Fine Arts print release reception, from 6-8 p.m. Saturday activities at Sivertson’s include throat singing performances at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and a fireside panel chat with all guests at 6 p.m. Guests also have the opportunity to chat with artist Bill Nasogaluak and throat singers Nina and Taqralik all day about living in the Arctic, the art of throat singing, and the art-making traditions of Canada. All events are free and open to the public. sivertson.com

HALLOWEEN OPEN BONSPIEL

Oct. 26-28 Join the Cook County Curling Club for the 8th Annual Halloween Open Bonspiel, featuring cash prizes and a costume contest with a prize awarded to the best dressed individual and team. All skill levels are welcome to join. The entry fee is $200 per team and includes appetizers on Friday, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and rolls on Sunday. Registration can be mailed or made online. cookcountycurlingclub.com

NORTH SHORE ILLUSTRATORS’ GATHERING

Nov. 1-4 Everyone has memories of well-loved children’s books. Resurrect your love by learning from those illustrators and authors who bring stories to life. Held at the Grand Marais Art Colony, published illustrators, authors, and book professionals will share their knowledge and expertise about the illustrative process. There will be over 15 event presenters, including Betsy Bowen, Mary Casanova, Erik Anderson, Kari Vick, Nick Wroblewski, Greg Hunter, Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, Alicia Schwab, and Nancy Carlson. This is a great opportunity for current illustrators, artists and writers new to the field, classroom educators who regularly utilize illustrated resources, and avid readers and book lovers. Registration required. grandmaraisartcolony.org

DRURY LANE BOOKS

Muffin Man Story Hour

Saturday, Oct. 20 11 AM

Full Moon Reading Wednesday, Oct. 24 6 PM

Kate Fitzgerald October Hours:

OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 10, 2018 Tickets: magnustheatre.com | 807-345-5552 Season Sponsors

Funding Support

Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM Sun 10 AM-4 PM

Order books online!

Shipping or store pickup available.

Drurylanebooks.com

12 E. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

218-387-3370

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BLUEGRASS MASTERS WEEKEND

Nov. 2-4 The 28th Annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend at Lutsen Resort will feature vocal workshops and a concert by Liberty Pike at 8 p.m. on Saturday. This year’s instrument of focus is voice, and the featured instructor is Valerie Smith of the award-winning band Liberty Pike. Valerie’s workshop topics include: vocal range, tone and technique; bluegrass and harmony singing; song phrasing and selection; songwriting and arranging. Workshops are $8 per hour or $30 for the full day. All skill levels are welcome; registration is at event only. Tickets for the concert are $20 adults and $10 youth (ages 18 and under); sold at the door. northshoremusicassociation.com

Enjoy Halloween-themed events throughout October and see the Northern Wilds calendar for more activities.

Happy Halloween! a costume contest, and prizes. The party will begin at 8 p.m. and Cruisier will play until 11 p.m. facebook.com/grandmarays The annual Halloween Carnival at Birch Grove Community School in Tofte will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. There will be bingo, kids games, cookie decorating, tasty foods, a cake walk, and prizes. Wear a costume and bring the whole family.

he Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth presents Boo at the Zoo, held Saturday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. There will be endless trick-or-treating, hourly costume contests, food trucks, face painting, Halloween-themed activities, games, inflatables, magic shows, henna tattoos, and more. New this year is a Jurassic World themed play area with a fun Jurassic Park Jeep photo opportunity and games. All activities are designed to be fun for kids, not scary. Tickets are $9 in advance or $10 at the gate. lszooduluth.org Zeitgeist Arts in Duluth will show a different horror film over the course of four

nights, held Oct. 15-18. Cost to attend is $10 per ticket and movies start at 7 p.m. Then, register to participate in a Halloween-themed trivia night on Wednesday, Oct. 31, held at 8 p.m. zeitgeistarts.com Grand Portage Lodge and Casino will hold a Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 26, featuring prizes for the best costumes and live music by the Circuit Breakers. The concert will be held from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the hotel front desk. grandportage.com Journey up the Gunflint Trail on Oct. 27 for Haunted Forest Halloweekend activities, held at Gunflint Lodge. Take a haunted hayride through the forest and you’ll come face-to-face with some of the scariest characters of the Northwoods. Rumor

has it that spirits of Gunflint Trail settlers haunt the woods, and some of the sled dogs have turned to werewolf by light of the moon. Starting with pumpkin carving at 4 p.m., there will also be a costume contest, Murder Mystery dinner, and ghost stories by firelight, culminating in a moonlit hike through the Haunted Forest at 9 p.m. gunflint.com Also located up the Gunflint Trail, Poplar Haus will hold a Halloween Party at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. There will be spooky food and drink specials, a costume contest, and a live DJ. poplarhaus.com Grandma Ray’s, located in Grand Marais, will hold a Halloween Party with live music by Cruiser, shot and drink specials,

The Fairlawn Mansion in Superior will hold Superstition Tours Oct. 29-30. Tour the darkened house with flashlights and learn about the superstitious life of the Victorians. Tours will leave every half hour, starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own flashlight. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students; not recommended for children under the age of five. superiorpublic museums.org AmericInn in Silver Bay will be holding a Halloween Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 31, featuring trick-or-treating from 4-6 p.m. There will also be prizes for best costume and best decorated doors. Find more info on Facebook under AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Silver Bay.

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

Plein Air Exhibit

Thru Oct. 7

George Morrison

Surrealist Forms & Other Drawings

Oct. 12 - Nov. 4 Opening Reception Oct. 12, 5-7:30 pm

Briand Morrison–Musical Impressions Oct. 13, 2 pm

Wednesday, October, 31

AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Silver Bay i AmericInn of Silver Bay Halloween Celebration i Trick or Treat 4 pm to 6 pm i Prizes for Best Costumes and Best Decorated Doors i Business who would like to sponsor a door and

hand out treats, please contact the hotel. No fee for sponsoring a door.

Open: Mon., Wed. - Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. 1-4 pm Closed Tues. 115 W. Wisconsin St. | 218-387-2314 | www.johnsonheritagepost.org

150 Mensing Drive, Silver Bay, MN 800-634-3444 • 218 226-4300 • www.americinn.com

View the Migration September 1 - October 31, 2018

Pour @

Four Take Flight with the Hawk Ridge Gala October 12

find out more: hawkridge.org

Saturdays September 29 & October 6 @ 4 pm Watch the process of pouring molten hot metal sculpture at our studio. Enjoy light fare, beer & wine.

MUELLER STUDIO 17 Railroad Drive, Lutsen, MN (just off Hwy 61 across from Lockport, next to Arrowhead Electric)

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WHERE OFF THE BEATEN PATH MEANS YOU'RE ON THE RIGHT TRACK

There’s plenty to do at this year’s ThunderCon, including a cosplay contest, panel discussions, vendors and workshops. | THUNDERCON

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Oct. 27-28 Come and “get your geek on” with the rest of Thunder Bay’s geeks, nerds and fans of all stripes. There will be plenty of things to do, including vendors in Diagon Alley, board and card game demos, a cosplay contest, video game demos, VR and tourneys, and scavenger hunts. Meet a celebrity, get an autograph, throw a friend in jail, or sit on the Iron Throne. Go on a LARP adventure, watch staged

performances and participate in panel discussions and workshops. There will also be special activities for the kids. This year’s special guests are award-winning actor Paul McGillion; film industry sculptor and artist Brian Ian Muir; actor and artist Rob Thibodeau; and Jamie Young and his Fantastic Foamtastic Creations. ThunderCon will be held at Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. thundercon.org

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Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth exhibit continues at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery until Nov. 25. The exhibit features artist Christi Belcourt with artist Isaac Murdoch. Together, they produce powerful images championing the restoration of balance between all living beings and the natural world. theag.ca Warning, it’s poetry construction season. Held Oct. 1-7, Definitely Superior Art Gallery presents 25 of Thunder Bay’s finest professional spoken word poets and singer-songwriters performing Random Acts of Poetry for the public throughout the City of Thunder Bay. Now in its 14th year, Random Acts of Poetry will provide 120 individual performances. See and hear the DefSup Poetry Construction Crew as they perform at various venues such as coffee shops, schools, markets, street corners, on buses, and even on radio and television. A schedule will be available at the gallery and on the group’s Facebook page. definitelysuperior.com Enjoy an evening of fine dining when Finlandia Goes Foodie on Friday, Oct. 5. Held at the Finlandia, local chef Derek

Lankinen and his team will prepare a special five-course menu, with wine and beer pairings, designed by Finnish chef Kim Palhus in celebration of the Hoito’s 100th anniversary. The doors will open at 6 p.m., with appetizers starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased online through Eventbrite, from the Hoito Restaurant, or from Kitchen Nook. Spaces are limited and all proceeds go towards the Finlandia Association of Thunder Bay. thefinlandia.com The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium will host various concerts throughout the month, starting with Hotel California at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 6. For almost three decades now, Hotel California has been recreating the legendary sound of The Eagles, thrilling audiences all over the world. Then, John Mellencamp will perform his Sad Clowns & Hillbillies Tour on Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. And Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band will perform on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra will also hold performances at the auditorium: Oct. 18, Oct. 25 and Oct. 28. tbca.com

Northern Delights will be held Oct. 9-21. This culinary celebration features many of Thunder Bay’s downtown restaurants, such as El Tres, Silver Birch, Bight, and Red Lion Smokehouse. Participating restaurants will offer prix fixe meals for $25 and $35. This is a great opportunity to try something new and celebrate the local culinary scene. The Magnus Theatre will perform The Rocky Horror Show by Richard O’Brien, held Oct. 18-Nov. 10. While on the way to visit an old college professor, two clean cut kids run into tire trouble and seek help at the Frankenstein place, where Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments. Come along for the ride as Brad and Janet meet Riff-Raff, Magenta, Columbia, Rocky and more, embarking on a night they will never forget. Tickets for the show can be purchased online. magnustheatre.com If it’s Halloween, it must be The Hunger: Lucky 13. Held Oct. 27 as a fundraiser for Definitely Superior Art Gallery, the 13th Annual Hunger festival features 54 performance acts—including 42 bands and DJs—

Remember, Thunder Bay is on Eastern Time— 1 hour ahead of MN time. taking place at seven bar venues downtown Thunder Bay: El Tres, Crock’s The Foundry, Red Lion Smokehouse, Black Pirates Pub, ATMOS and The Sovereign Room. There will be prizes for best costume at each location and you can even win prizes in the street. The party goes from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. and a cover charge of $20 gets you into all venues. Must be 19 years or older to attend. definitelysuperior.com Get your geek on with ThunderCon, held Oct. 27-28 at Valhalla Inn. This family-friendly event will include a cosplay contest, vendors in Diagon Alley, an Iron Throne, scavenger hunts, panel discussions, workshops, live entertainment, celebrity meet-and-greets, video game demos and more. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. thundercon.org Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 43rd Annual Artisans Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show, held Nov. 1011 at the Valhalla Inn. There will be door prizes and a silver collection. Admission is free. artisansnorthwest.ca

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Northern Wilds Calendar of Events Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sept. 26-30

Kutdown 9 p.m. Grandma Ray’s,

Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays

Sept. 29-Oct. 28

Oktoberfest Voyageur Brewing,

Pumpkinfest 11 a.m. Gammondale Farm,

Sept. 27-29

Oct. 1, Monday

Slate River, gammondalefarm.com

Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

Thunder Bay, francofestival.com

Free Demo: How to Throw a Berry Bowl with Kathy Reeves 10 a.m. Grand Marais Art

Sept. 28-30

Irish Sessions with Tom, Eric &

Franco-Festival Francophone Center,

Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org

Fabulous Fall Nature Geek-Out

Wolf Ridge ELC, Finland, wolf-ridge.org Culture Days Throughout Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/culturedays NCCA Color Rides Washburn, WI, northcoastcycling.com Craft Show 9 a.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Larsmont, larsmont.org

Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour

10 a.m. Two Harbors, lakesuperior2020.com

Cooter, Tonder & Friends Studio Art Sale 10 a.m. Two Harbors,

Michelle 7 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

Songwriter Series: Sofia Talvik

8:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com

Oct. 1-4

Minnesota Ballet Residency & Public Performance William Kelley Elementary, Silver Bay, northernlakecountyartsboard.com

Oct. 1-7

Random Acts of Poetry Throughout Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com

blueskiesglassworks.com

Pottery Demos Featuring Hannah Palma Ceramics 11 a.m. The Big Lake, Grand

Oct. 2, Tuesday

Sept. 28-Oct. 7

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

Marais, thebiglakelife.com

Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour 10 a.m. Throughout Cook County, visitcookcounty.com/arts

Sept. 29, Saturday

Fall Home Tour & Renewable Energy Event Grand Marais,

cookcountylocalenergy.org Grand Traverse 6 a.m. Fitger’s Brewery Complex, Duluth, grandtraverseduluth.com Heck of the North 8 a.m. Alger Grade Parking Lots, Two Harbors, heckofthenorth.com Hike for Health 8:30 a.m. Nipigon River Recreation Trail, Nipigon, hikeforhealth.net Wasaya–United Way Plane Pull 10 a.m. Wasaya Airways, Thunder Bay, uwaytbay.ca

Photographer Tim Ostroot: Clear Capture 11 a.m. Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org

Harbormasters Barbershop Chorus 3 p.m. B’nai Abraham Museum & Cultural Center, Virginia, ironrangejewishheritage.org Pour at Four 4 p.m. Mueller Studio, Lutsen, greglmueller.com LunaFest 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, violencepreventioncenter.org

Consortium Aurora Borealis: The Glorious Gryphon 8 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, Thunder Bay, consortiumauroraborealis.org

OCTOBER 2018

Free Film Screening: “Warren McKenzie: A Potter’s Hands” Strong Neighbours Night Out 6 p.m. Finlandia Club, Thunder Bay, calendar.thunderbay.ca

Oct. 4, Thursday

Chmielewski Funtime & the Polka

Pirates Noon, Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, grandportage.com

Finland Farmers Market 5 p.m. Clair

Nelson Center, Finland, friendsoffinland.org Billy Johnson 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Plucked Up String Band 7 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 8 p.m. NorShor Theatre, Duluth, norshortheatre.com/tickets

Oct. 4-7

Pottery Demos Featuring Hannah Palma Ceramics 11 a.m. The Big Lake, Grand Marais, thebiglakelife.com

Oct. 4-13

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery 7:30 p.m. The Underground Theatre, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org

Oct. 4-28

Haunted Fort Night (Thurs.-Sun.) Fort

William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, fwhp.ca

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Oct. 5, Friday

Jim McGowan 5 p.m. Cedar Coffee

Company, Two Harbors, mcgowan.rocks

Friday Night Movie at the Shelter

5 p.m. Animal Allies Humane Society, Duluth, animalallies.net Finlandia Goes Foodie 6:30 p.m. Finlandia, Thunder Bay, thefinlandia.com Flux City: Reveal 7 p.m. Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay

Guest Artist Concert: Nathan

Herfindahl on Baritone 7:30 p.m. Weber

Music Hall, Duluth, matineemusicale.org Pushing Chain 8 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Don Juan 8 p.m. Grandma Rays, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays

October 6, Saturday Cook County Market 9 a.m.

Oct. 8, Monday

Saints of Circumstance 8 p.m.

Columbus Day Indigenous People’s Day Canada Thanksgiving Day Songwriter Series: John Mark

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Brother in Arms 8 p.m. Grandma Rays, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays

Oct. 12-27

Lutsen, lutsen.com

7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Zeitgeist Arts, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Nelslon 8:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s,

Oct. 9, Tuesday

Blood Drive 9 a.m. Vermilion Community

Oct. 13, Saturday

Oct. 9-21

Senior Center Parking Lot, Grand Marais, facebook.com/ccfarmandcraft Two Harbors Farmers Market 9 a.m. Cedar Coffee Company & Spokengear, Two Harbors, facebook.com/twoharborsfarmersmarket

College, Ely, mbc.org Ruby’s Pantry 5 p.m. Grand Marais High School, facebook.com/rubyspantrycc Fresh Air Trail Run 5 p.m. Kamview Nordic Centre, Thunder Bay, tbnordictrails.com

Northern Delights Harvest Downtown Thunder Bay, visitthunderbay.com

Senior Center Parking Lot, Grand Marais, facebook.com/ccfarmandcraft

Oct. 11, Thursday

Two Harbors Farmers Market

Grand Marais, violencepreventioncenter.org Gene Lafond & Amy Grillo 7 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Beer Choir Fall Tour 7 p.m. Bent Paddle Brewing Company, Duluth, bentpaddlebrewing.com Plucked Up String Band 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

9 a.m. Cedar Coffee Company & Spokengear, Two Harbors, facebook.com/twoharborsfarmersmarket Oktoberfest Celebration 9 a.m. The Boat Club, Duluth, boatclubrestaurant.com Do You Raku? We Do! 10 a.m. Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, sivertson.com The Fall Migration 1 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Pour at Four 4 p.m. Mueller Studio, Lutsen, greglmueller.com DSSO: Sailing North 7 p.m. Duluth DECC, dsso.com KTWH Harvest Moon Gala 7 p.m. Moose Lodge, Two Harbors, ktwh.org

Michael Monroe

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

Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community

Auditorium, tbca.com Splintertones 8 p.m. Grandma Rays, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays Thunder Bay Legends 8 p.m. Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, grandportage.com

Oct. 6-8

Oktoberfest Game Feed & Craft Beer Weekend Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail, gunflint.com

Oct. 7-13

Fire Week Prevention Cook County, getasmokealarm.org

Renegade Theater: Oklahoma

VPC Vigil For Hope 6:30 p.m. Harbor Park,

Oct. 11-20

Cook County Market 9 a.m.

125th Breakfast & Silent Auction

9 a.m. Salvation Army Church, Thunder Bay, salvationarmytb.ca Boo at the Zoo 10 a.m. Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, lszooduluth.org Makersfest 10 a.m. Silver Creek Co, Two Harbors, facebook.com/silvercreekco

Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth, nicegirlsofthenorth.com Fantastic Fall Migration 1:30 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org

Briand Morrison: Musical

Impressions 2 p.m. Johnson Heritage Post,

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

Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org AAHS Fur Ball Gala 5 p.m. Northland Country Club, Duluth, animalallies.net

Oct. 12, Friday

Salvation Army Canadian Staff Band

Dear Finder 2018 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.)

Take Flight Gala Hawk Ridge,

Celebrating 125 Years with The

Duluth, hawkridge.org

6 p.m. St. Patrick’s High School Auditorium, Thunder Bay, salvationarmytb.ca

Movie Matinee: Apollo 13 3 p.m.

Michael Monroe Log

Robert Jones & Matt Watroba:

michaelmonroemusic.com The Avett Brothers 7:30 p.m. Duluth DECC, decc.org Flashlight Tours 7:30 p.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org

Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org

Common Chords 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, northshoremusicassociation.com

Alberta’s Favourite Medium 7 p.m.

Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay, keynoteevents.ca Dandiya Night 8 p.m. Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, calendar.thunderbay.ca Don Juan Trio 8 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

Oct. 12-13

Whistle Stop Marathon & Half-Marathon Ashland, WI,

whistlestopmarathon.com Agate Bay Crafters 9 a.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Larsmont, larsmont.org

Cabin Concert 7 p.m. Grand Marais,

John Mellencamp: Sad Clowns &

Hillbillies 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Oct. 14, Sunday

Empty Bowls 5 p.m. Moose Hall,

Thunder Bay, emptybowlsthunderbay.com

Metre Eaters Chippewa Challenge

4k & 8k Chippewa Park, Thunder Bay, metreeaters.ca Gag Me With A Spoon 7 p.m. Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Oct. 15, Monday

Moose-o-Rama Story Hour with the Free Day at the Dentist Grand Marais Family Muffin Man 11 a.m. Drury Lane Books,

Kat Danser & the Tall Tales 8 p.m.

Graduate Student Recital: Jody

Oct. 27-28

Dentistry, northshorehealthcarefoundation.org

Morgan on Percussion 7:30 p.m. Weber Music Hall, Duluth, matineemusicale.org

Oct. 15-18

Horror Film Series 7 p.m.

Zeitgeist Zinema, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Oct. 16, Tuesday

This Woman Means Business! 6 p.m.

Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay, keynoteevents.ca

Oct. 17, Wednesday

Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks The Bazillions 11:30 a.m. Grandma Rays, Grand Marais, visitcookcounty.com/moose Annual Orchestra Story Hour 7:30 p.m. Weber Music Hall, Duluth, matineemusicale.org Mysterious Ways 8 p.m. Grandma Rays, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays

Oct. 21, Sunday

Kamview Fresh Air Off-Road Half Marathon 10 a.m. Kamview Nordic Centre,

Two Harbors Area Chamber Fall Membership Luncheon 11 a.m.

Thunder Bay, tbnordictrails.com Choir Concert 3 p.m. Weber Music Hall, Duluth, matineemusicale.org

Oct. 18, Thursday

Social Security Program: The Cornerstone of Retirement Income

Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors, rachel@twoharborschamber.com

Northland Senior Expo 9 a.m.

Oct. 22, Monday

Duluth DECC, seniorexpoduluth.com

5 p.m. Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors (218) 834-8624

Ivanka: Pasta, Salami & a Guy Named Pasquale 6 p.m. Slovak Legion,

Curtis and Loretta 10:30 a.m.

Thunder Bay, keynoteevents.ca

Grand Marais Writers’ Guild

Oct. 23, Tuesday

Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org

Diana Krall: Turn Up the Quiet Tour

6 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, 8 p.m. Duluth DECC, decc.org rosearrowsmithdecoux@gmail.com Gordon Thorne 7:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Oct. 24, Wednesday Full Moon Reading with Kate Fitzgerald Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com 6 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, Oct. 18-Nov. 10 facebook.com/drurylanebooks The Rocky Horror Show Magnus Theatre, Oct. 25, Thursday Thunder Bay, magnustheatre.com Joe Paulik Band 6 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Oct. 19, Friday Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Dining in the Dark The Chanterelle, Guest Lecture Series: Intro to Curling Thunder Bay, dininginthedarktbay.ca 7 p.m. Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, northshorecampus.org Cook County’s Most Wanted 9 p.m. Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais, Oct. 26, Friday facebook.com/grandmarays Pinterest Projects: Moon 3:30 p.m. Oct. 19-20 Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Fall Into Art: Family Weekend Grand Marais Downtown Duluth Arts Walk Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org 5 p.m. Downtown Duluth, facebook.com/downtownduluthartswalk Diane Isackson Craft Show & Sale 9 a.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Portage Band 6 p.m. Grandma Rays, Larsmont, larsmont.org Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays Jon Miller 6 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Halloween Party with Circuit Breakers Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com 8 p.m. Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, grandportage.com Minnesota Ballet: The Rite of Spring 7 p.m. Duluth DECC, minnesotaballet.org Oct. 26-27 Ole Runs for Office 7 p.m. Inuit Premiere Sivertson Gallery, Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, Grand Marais, sivertson.com grandmaraisplayhouse.com The Throwbacks 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Oct. 19-21 Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Moose Madness Family Festival

Grand Marais, visitcookcounty.com/moose Family Weekend North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Oktoberfest Bonspiel Port Arthur Curling Club, Thunder Bay, pacurling.com

Oct. 26-28

Cook County Curling Club Halloween Open Bonspiel Grand Marais Community Center, cookcountycurlingclub.com

Port Arthur Polish Hall, Thunder Bay, sleepinggiant.ca

Grand Marais, sivertson.com

ThunderCon: Bring the Thunder

Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, thundercon.org

Oct. 28, Sunday

Scarium at the Aquarium 10 a.m. Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth, glaquarium.org Trick-or-Treat the Maze 10 a.m. Engwalls Corn Maze, Hermantown, engwallscornmaze.com

Birch Grove Halloween Carnival

2 p.m. Birch Grove Community School, Tofte Community Potluck 5 p.m. Clair Nelson Center, Finland, lakecountycalendars.org

Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Oct. 28-30

River Restoration: Protecting & Restoring Rivers in the Face of Uncertainty Superior Shores, Two Harbors, riverrestoration2018.com

Superstition Tours 7:30 p.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org

Oct. 30, Tuesday

Upper Lakes Foods Fall Food Show

9 a.m. Duluth DECC, upperlakesfoods.com Superior Shorts 7:30 p.m. Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, facebook.com/superiorshorts

Halloween Celebration with Trick-or-Treating

4 p.m. AmericInn, Silver Bay, Facebook: AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Silver Bay Malloween 4:30 p.m. Miller Hill Mall, Duluth

Halloween Themed Trivia Night 8 p.m. Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Oct. 26-Nov. 4

Night For Singing 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.)

duluthplayhouse.org

Nov. 1-4

Oct. 20, Saturday

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre

Duluth Playhouse, duluthplayhouse.org

Wild Duluth Races Duluth,

wildduluthraces.blogspot.com

Sawtooth Mountain Bike Challenge 8 a.m. Pincushion Mountains, Gunflint Trail, superiorcycling.org

Jake Forsman Memorial Car Show & Burnout Competition 10 a.m.

Chapman Street, Ely, elycarshow.org Skunk Creek Clean-Up 10 a.m. Skunk Creek, Two Harbors, castledangerbrewery.com Sugarloaf Open House 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Boo at the Zoo 10 a.m. Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, lszooduluth.org Corn Maze Festival 10 a.m. Engwalls Corn Maze, Hermantown, engwallscornmaze.com

Oct. 27, Saturday

Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com Haunted Forest Halloweekend 4 p.m. Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail, gunflint.com Top Chef Thunder Bay & NWO 4:30 p.m. Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay, keynoteevents.ca Haunted Corn Maze Dusk Engwalls Corn Maze, Hermantown, engwallscornmaze.com DSSO: New Horizons 7 p.m. Duluth DECC, dsso.com Halloween Party 7 p.m. Poplar Haus, Gunflint Trail, poplarhaus.com The Hunger: Lucky 13 8 p.m. Downtown Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com

Halloween Party with Cruiser 8 p.m. Grandma Rays, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays

Saturday

Tuesday

Community Yoga 11 a.m. 1st Congregational UCC: Lower Level, Grand Marais, facebook.com/yogagrandmarais

Wednesday

Superior Downtown Farmers Market

11 a.m. 1200 Block of Banks Avenue, Superior, superiorchamber.org Country Market 3:30 p.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, tbcm.ca Open Mic 5 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

Thursday

Learn to Knit 10:30 a.m. Sisu Designs, Ely, sisudesigns.org

Local Food Market (Thru Oct. 18) 5 p.m.

Friday

Preschool Storytime 11 a.m.

Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Bird Banding Demos 7 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Country Market 8 a.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, tbcm.ca

Ashland Area Farmer’s Market (Thru Oct. 20) 8 a.m. Ashland, WI, ashlandareafarmersmarket.com

Voyageur Brewing Tours

11 a.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Open Knitting 1 p.m. Sisu Designs Yarn Shop, Ely, sisudesigns.org

Free: Tour the North House Campus

2 p.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Live Music 6 p.m. Cascade Lodge & Restaurant, Lutsen, cascadelodgemn.com What’s For Dinner? 7 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org Live Music 7 p.m. Lutsen Resort, lutsenresort.com Live Music 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com Renegade Improv 10:30 p.m. Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Sunday

Briand Morrison 10 a.m.

Moguls Grille at Caribou Highlands, Lutsen, caribouhighlands.com

Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

Open Stage with Joe Paulik 6 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Underground Theatre, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org

Rodgers & Hammerstein: It’s a Grand Dr. Dolittle Jr Duluth Playhouse,

Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais Live Music 6 p.m. Cascade Lodge & Restaurant, Lutsen, cascadelodgemn.com Date Night with Live Music 6 p.m. North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us

Oct. 29-30

H alloween

Renegade Improv 10:30 p.m. Zeitgeist

Open Mic Night 8 p.m. Grandma Rays,

Inuit Premiere Sivertson Gallery,

Oct. 31, Wednesday

Monday

North Shore Illustrators’ Gathering Grand

Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org

Nov. 2-4

Annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend Lutsen Resort, Lutsen, northshoremusic association.com

Nov. 3, Saturday

3rd Annual Harvest Festival

North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us

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The North Shore Dish Steak: It’s What’s for Dinner By Maren Webb

On both sides of the border, steaks and steakhouses hold a special spot in our countries’ hearts and cultures, serving Canadian and American beef. Often to celebrate an event, from a work promotion to the completion of a Boundary Waters trip, a steak dinner is a familiar and enjoyable way to mark the occasion. In the Northern Wilds, we are fortunate to have family businesses that are committed to bringing us the best, whether for a momentous occasion or a fun night out to dinner. Overlooking the Grand Marais Harbor, diners will find a chef owned and operated restaurant bringing high quality and handcrafted meals at Harbor House Grille. It is also the 2018 winner of the Northern Wilds Readers Choice Restaurant Award for Best Steak. Chef Ed Straub and wife Cindy run this family business that has operated since 2012, with a broad American menu that always includes New York strip steak entrees amid other classic options. The Straubs are serious about quality and it shows in their approach to steak. Most of their meat is sourced from Reinhart Foods, with a butchery shop in La Crosse, WI. All steaks are cut in house. Harbor House’s menu includes a NY Strip, a 12 oz prime cut, which is grilled to order and served with the potato du jour (of the day) and a seasonal vegetable medley. The regular menu also includes a NY strip au Poivre, which is pan seared with mustard and peppercorns, finished with a cabernet demi glace. Steak options are available for dinner, but occasionally the chef will do a steak for lunch time. Another popular option is the 8 oz flat iron steak special, often available on the specials menu, served with a horseradish aioli. For those dining with a mixed diet group, Harbor House Grille also offers many vegetarian options, including several fresh salads, pizzas, pastas, and a walnut burger. Harbor House Grille (411 West Highway 61, Grand Marais) is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. until October 20. This year they will be closing for the winter and reopening in May 2019 with some exciting new changes—stay tuned. North of the border, in downtown Thunder Bay, the Prospector Steak House has always been a family run restaurant. It was founded by brothers, Leo and Mike Hockenhull, in 1985, focused on offering the best Canadian beef with a fresh, from scratch menu including many steak options

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and an all you can eat salad bar featuring fresh soups and famous buns. Today, many of the same favorite recipes continue, as does the focus on quality steaks, with Parker Smith at the wheel. While the Prospector menu includes a nice variety, beef takes center stage. The Canadian beef is sourced out of Alberta, dry aged in house for 30 days, and butchered in house. The most popular is the AAA prime rib, aged and then slow-roasted for 20 hours. It is available in 5 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, 15 oz, and 20 oz “Uncle Mikey’s Monster Cut” sizes, to match your appetite. Other cuts available include AAA rib-eye, AAA striploin, AAA sirloins, and AAA tenderloin. Trying to decide what to order? The advice is to think about the texture and flavor profile you enjoy. Tender cuts with milder flavor and little chew would lead you towards a tenderloin or prime rib dinner. On the other end of the spectrum, with a stronger flavor and more texture, try a striploin or sirloin. Most foodies would recommend you go as rare as you are comfortable, but go with what you enjoy. Sides are part of the fun of a classic steakhouse and include potato options like baked potato, roasted garlic mashed, and twice-baked potato. The buns are another fan favorite, which has remained unchanged for 35 years. “We are constantly baking these golden little wonders throughout the night so that every visitor can have a delicious warm bun to start every meal,” said Smith, chief operating officer of the Prospector. If you are a baker, you can find the recipe to try yourself on their website.

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New to the Prospector is their Brew House. After 20 years of brewing beer, they are now offering three in-house brewed craft beers: Founders Amber, The Wild (a blueberry wheat), and Gold Rush (a lighter, easy drinking beer). The Prospector Steak House (27 South Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay) is open seven days a week, 4-9 p.m. Reservations are available by phone: (807) 345-5833.

On the other side of the Quetico and Boundary Waters, Ely Steak House is serving up steaks to paddlers and landlubbers alike. Another family operation, owners Duke Bambas and Scott Buckmaster opened the restaurant in 1997 after moving their families from Chicago, and today, the family business continues with Duke’s daughter, Linnea Bambas, as the general manager. As a steak house, this restaurant hits all the main points: great sides, many steak options, and fun drinks. One thing you’ll find on this menu but not on all the others: a kids’ menu steak option (6 oz sirloin for ages 12 and under, in addition to the more traditional kids offerings). What better way to celebrate the completion of your kiddo’s first Boundary Waters trip? For the adults, choose from prime rib on Friday and Saturday nights, or the popular Top Sirloin Butt Steak, which you can order “spanked,” prepared with Cajun blackening seasoning and topped with blue cheese. Other options include filet mignon, a bone-in NY strip, an 8 oz. sirloin, and a hand cut ribeye, all seasoned and chargrilled to your liking. If you decide to deviate from steak, the Bucky Burger is a customer favorite, too, being a half-pound patty chargrilled and stacked with grilled onions, bacon, cheddar cheese, and the very special Bucky Sauce (a sweet and tangy mayonnaise-based sauce). All menu items are available all day long. Don’t forget about a bloody Mary (try one Shrimp Wrecked with two jumbo cocktail shrimp or surf ‘n’ turf with shrimp and a beef stick) or the Toe Sucker drink (one step up from a Long Island iced tea—deliciously dangerous so there is a limit of two per person). Reservations are available by calling (218) 365-7412. The Ely Steak House (216 East Sheridan Street, Ely) is open year round, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., with the lounge open until 1 a.m. and serving tavern pizzas.

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WHERE IS MOOSE HEADQUARTERS? Friday and Saturday 9am-4pm Grandma Ray’s, 19 1st Ave. W. It’s where you’ll find activity packets, downtown Grand Marais maps, Moose Medallion Hunt clues, Moose Bucks, prizes and more!

Hi Friends, It’s me, Murray the Moose! I’m here to give you the inside scoop on Moose Madness! I spend all year with the help of some friends and local businesses putting together this big party and I can’t wait to share it with you! I’ll be around all weekend for pictures, and if you take a picture with me and post it to any of Visit Cook County’s social media pages, I’ll give you a Moose Buck! Moose Madness has been an annual Moose Party for almost 15 years and has been changing and growing into what it is today. You people are just mad for moose!!! This year our Moose HQ has moved to a new location at Grandma Ray’s! You’ll catch me there from time to time, especially on Saturday when The Bazillions are playing from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.! I’ll be there shaking my tail and checking out all of the fun and prizes.

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There’s so much going on! The Lake Superior Zoomobile is back, the Medallion Hunt is on, there’s even a Raccoon Masquerade Ball and a family Contra Dance! This Moose News Tribune has a whole schedule of events for you to check out with times and locations for all of the excitement. I can’t wait to see all of my old Moose Madness friends and make some new ones. If you have any questions about the festival or want to give us some feedback for next year, head over to my helpful buddies at the Cook County Visitor’s Center. Cheers! Murray

Sunday 10am-3pm Cook County Visitors Information Center, 116 W. Hwy 61. You can redeem the last of your moose bucks for all remaining prizes here. VisitCookCounty.com/Moose

MOOSE MEDALLION HUNT It’s hiding within the city limits of America’s Coolest Small Town, The medallion is a circle and the color is golden-brown. It’s back to being located south of Highway 61. The hunt will be challenging but remember, it’s made for fun! See page 4 for more information on the Medallion Hunt.

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Searching for the Elusive Minnesota Moose? Look no Further than Cook County.

Moose are Minnesota’s largest animal, weighing 800-900 pounds, or about as much as four or five full-grown deer. The word “moose” is an Algonquin word meaning “twig-eater,” and indeed this mammal eats a massive amount of twigs and other brush. They have long legs and spreading hooves, which help them in marshes and deep snow. Moose have poor eyesight but great senses of smell and hearing. They are also excellent swimmers, known to cross lakes more than a mile wide.

Moose Habitat and Diet

In the summertime, moose like to hang out on hot days in wetland areas to stay cool. For the best chance of seeing one of these massive creatures, we suggest driving the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway. The Gunflint Trail is a 57-mile long paved road that traverses the heart of moose country. Moose thrive in boggy lowlands where they can stay cool and have plenty of food available. Their choice edibles are a variety of plants including willow, red-osier dogwood, balsam fir and a variety of aquatic plants. In the wintertime, they’ve been known to be on the roadways licking the salt off left by the plow trucks. Regardless of the time of year you are out searching for moose, make sure to drive with caution. These four legged wonders have a tendency to hang out near the road so be sure to stay alert.

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Mating season for moose begins in October and continues through November. With any luck, calves will be born in May or June. Each calf stays with the mother for the first year until the following spring. While Cook County is one of the most pristine habitats for moose, the population is struggling. The Minnesota DNR and U.S. Forest Service are working to understand the moose and ways to help them thrive.

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Exploring the boreal forest by boat or on foot is the best way to find moose. Try to scout one by hiking on the designated Moose Viewing Trail on the Gunflint or by exploring any number of hiking trails in the region. Head up to Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center for a chance to not only view a moose on one of the nature center’s trails but also learn about moose and other wild creatures from a master naturalist.

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WEEKEND LONG ACTIVITIES Voyageur Brewing Coloring Contest Head to Voyageur Brewing and your kiddos will earn Moose Bucks for coloring! Visit Sherman at Bucks Hardware Hank Sherman is the BIG Moose right over the door at Bucks. Guess the width of his antler rack, from tip to tip, and Bucks will give you a prize! Friday and Saturday from 6 am - 8 pm. Door Prize Drawing at the Grand Marais Public Library Sign up for the drawing all day Friday and until 11:45am on Saturday, winner will receive This is a Moose by Richard Morris! Drawing for the prize will happen Saturday, October 20th, at noon at the Grand Marais Public Library. Fall Membership Drive at WTIP Community Radio Travel up the hill from downtown to see live radio in action. Families and kiddos alike will have fun playing yard games, and kids can color in exchange for Moose Bucks. Join the party celebrating 20 years of North Shore Community Radio! WTIP.org If you Give a Moose a (Root) Beer Madlibs at Voyageur Brewing Earn some Moose Bucks and have a laugh at Voyageur Brewing! Moose Dropping Guessing Game at LSTP Can you guess the right number of Moose Droppings in the Jar at the Lake Superior Trading Post? You might win a gift certificate! Moose Antler Hunt at Cook County Whole Foods Coop Participate in a scavenger hunt for moose antlers at the COOP and win a treat! Java Moose Coffee Bean Contest Guess how many coffee beans are in the jar and win a prize at Java Moose Coffee Shop! Moose Coloring Contest at Joynes Ben Franklin Stop by Joynes Ben Franklin to pick up your Moose Coloring sheet, return it to Joynes for a prize! Family Weekend at North House Folk School The North House Folk School’s Family Weekend includes course offerings specifically for kids, courses for youth and adults together, and course work for just adults. There will also be live craft demonstrations all day Friday and Saturday. Kiddos who participate in drop-in activities might earn Moose Bucks to cash in at Moose HQ. Visit www.northhouse.org to sign up. Community Felting Project at North House Folk School Mary Reichert will be leading a community feltmaking project this October during an extended instructor residency. Over the course of several weeks, community members young and old will be invited to join in the process of making a large felted rug to adorn the Fibers Classroom at North House. Mary will share her extensive knowledge of history and cultural connections to felt while working with participants to wash, card, dye, design, and layout the wool, all leading up to a weekend-long felting party to felt the rug over Moose Madness Weekend! Moose Poetry Contest Try your hand at Haiku and Limerick poetry writing, sponsored by Northern Wilds. Worksheets are available at Moose Headquarters. Winning submissions from this year’s entries will be published in the 2019 Moose News Tribune! MM-4

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Grand Marais Scavenger Hunt Pick up forms at Moose Headquarters for a Grand Marais Scavenger Hunt that will lead you from word to word until you create a sentence. Full sentences can be redeemed at Moose HQ for Moose Bucks! Dairy Queen Coloring Contest Stop into DQ to color in exchange for a Moose Buck! Use all of your Moose Bucks to purchase cool treats all weekend long! Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply Coloring and Matching Game Head over to Stone Harbor for a coloring opportunity and a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wildlife Matching Game.

FRIDAY 9am-1pm—North House Folk School Craft Demonstration Sweet Grass basketry with Kirsten. 6am-8pm—Cook County YMCA Half Price Passes All Day Located at 105 West 5th Street, Grand Marais. Head up the YMCA to swim, workout, or play in the gym! 9am-4pm—Moose Headquarters Hours Moose HQ is now at Grandma Ray’s! Come get your packets, scavenger hunts, redeem prizes and more! Enter on 1st Ave. 9am—The Moose Medallion Hunt Begins Find Clue #1 on page 2 of the Moose News Tribune. More clues will be released at 12pm and 3pm and then again on Saturday at 9am, 12pm and 3pm. Clues will be posted at Moose Headquarters and can also be found at VisitCookCounty.com/moose. 10am-4pm—“Weaving Water” Demonstration with Sarah Nassif Located at North House Folk School. Drop in for weaving and dyeing demonstrations and hands-on activities. 1pm—Moose Story and Activity Time at the Grand Marais Public Library! 1-3pm—Mask Making Class at the Grand Marais Art Colony Feeling feisty, furry, or just a bit racconish? Enjoy making some masks at the Art Colony! Parental supervision required. While you channel your inner wild side, earn a Moose Buck! When your mask is done, wear it down to The Big Lake for their Raccoon Masquerade Ball! 1-4pm—Zoomobile in the East Bay Suites Lobby Slithery, scaley, and slimy: Come on over and check out Lake Superior Zoo’s reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates! 1-5pm—North House Folk School Craft Demonstration Birch bark weaving with Lauren. 3pm-5pm—Raccoon Masquerade Ball The Big Lake invites kids to come over for temporary tattoos, fun music and more! Don’t forget your mask! 6-7pm—YMCA Family Fun Activities Earn Moose Bucks for riding down the waterslide, making a free throw, finishing an obstacle course, drum for a song in the youth “Drums Alive” class, participate in a fitness challenge, or play Pin the Tail on the Moose! 7pm—Family Contra Dance Bring the whole family down to North House Folk School for a fun evening of contra dancing!

Moose Madness Poetry Contest 2017 Winners Please Note: Activities and events are subject to change. For the most current information, see visitcookcounty.com/calendar

Local band Over the Waterfall will provide the tunes and dance instruction, you can dance the night away or sit back and enjoy the tunes with Lake Superior as the backdrop. Suggested donation of $5-$15 at the door.

SATURDAY 7:30am—Sawtooth Mountain Bike Challenge Superior Cycling Association hosts a mountain bike race for kids and adults. Distances include 22 miles, 15 miles, 8 miles and kid’s races. Participants can register before the race at Voyageur Brewing, where adult registrants will receive beer tokens to be redeemed at the after-party. www.superiorcycling.org 9am-1pm—North House Folk School Craft Demonstration Weaving wild botanical wreaths with Sam. 9am-4pm—Moose Headquarters Hours Moose HQ is now at Grandma Ray’s! Come get your packets, scavenger hunts, redeem prizes and more! Enter on 1st Ave. 10am-4pm—“Weaving Water” Demonstration with Sarah Nassif Located at North House Folk School. Drop in for weaving and dyeing demonstrations and hands-on activities. 11am—Moose-a-Rama with the Muffin Man Drury Lane Books invites you to come listen as the Muffin Man reads a moose themed story. 11:30am-3:30pm—The Bazillions Minneapolis-based kid band The Bazillions at Grandma Ray’s and Moose Headquarters! Come to dance and play! 1pm—Marci McIntire Beading Demonstration at The Market Marci McIntire is a local beadworker from Grand Portage. She will be at The Market giving a demonstration on her work. Marci is an instructor at North House Folk School, and teaches the craft around the country. She owns and operates her own art gallery, Ningii-Ozhitoomin Ojibwe Art Gallery in Grand Portage. 1-5pm—North House Folk School Craft Demonstration Woodcarving with Anne. 2-5pm—Decorate Your Own Caramel Apple and Moose Cookie! For $5 you can decorate your own caramel apple or moose cookie at Gunflint Mercantile. 4pm—7th Annual Moose Mosey This event takes place in Harbor Park and is open to all. You can run, you can walk, or you can mosey. Bonus points for wearing moose-themed gear or buffalo plaid. The race begins in Bear Tree Park, goes down to the sidewalk and turns around ending on the beach in Harbor Park. Medals will be given out to the top three winners!

Limericks There is a Grand town called Marais We enjoy visiting its bay We see geese and ducks And if we have luck Feed Murray a muffin today. Michelle Lanz

I saw a furry moose today She was teaching her calves to play But all they would do Was sit down and moo “You aren’t cows,” she said in dismay. Sonja Milkovich, age 13

There once was a moose named Murray He was always in a hurry Rushing to and fro Always on the go Needed a new book from Drury. Phil Boyd

There once was a moose named Gayle She used her antlers as a sail She loved the water Swam like an otter She lives on the Gunflint Trail. Mike Cunat, age 12

Two families came on vacation Feels like we drove ‘cross the nation Our kids have been bad They’ve really gone mad Why didn’t we bring our Dalmatian? Jen Kral

On a beach you can swim or play Would you jump in this lake? No way! You can fish or nap To sleep use a cap Will the ice be gone in late May? Zoe Devine, age 12

There once was a moose from the zoo He ran out of things he could do So he came to play In grand Grand Marais I think I will join him, won’t you? Cassandra Olson

There once was a boy very sad Medallion hunt was going quite bad He looked left and right No gold was in sight And then he got help from his dad. Walter Lamont, age 9

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Perfectly flat stones Skipping across the surface Never-ending fun. Adrienne O’Connor

The water so blue The sun is shining so bright It’s Superior. Nicolai Mark, age 13

Majestic symbol Silent, shy, hides in plain sight Unseen by most eyes. Erin Karlgaard

Fall is about here Can’t wait to see the colors Crisp and full of life. Emily Casiday, age 8

The leaves are golden Falling to the ground in waves Say goodbye ‘til spring. Kristen O’Brien

Running in the sun Laughing, playing, look for clues Moose Madness is here. Elise Dieter, age 11

Lake water shining Wind, waves, crashing over rocks Soul restored again. Amy Stine

I sit in silence With the sun hitting my face Atop a mountain. Sofia Vanderlan, age 13

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Moose are frequently seen along Cook County’s extensive network of forest roads. The best time to look for them is early and late in the day, when they are most active. Generally, moose are more abundant a few miles inland from Lake Superior, which is why they are infrequently seen along Highway 61. While you may encounter a moose just about anywhere, the best places to look for them are in clearings, where they browse on young saplings, and near swamps or wetlands, where they find both food and cover. Here are three driving routes which pass through moose habitat. While each route includes gravel roads, all can be easily traversed with an automobile. ROUTE 1: Pick up Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12) on Highway 61, 6 blocks east of the traffic light in Grand Marais. Turn right on Greenwood Lake Road (309). Turn left on Shoe Lake Road (313), which connects with the Arrowhead Trail (Co. Rd. 16). Follow the Arrowhead Trail to Highway 61, turn right to return to Grand Marais (approximately 2 hours). ROUTE 2: Pick up Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12) on Highway 61 and travel to So. Brule Road (325), turn left. At Lima Grade Road (315), turn right. At Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12), turn right to return to Grand Marais (approximately 1 ¼ hours). ROUTE 3: Pick up Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12) on Highway 61 and travel to Devils Track Road (Co. Rd. 8), turn left. Pick up Ball Club Road (bear right onto 27). Turn left at The Grade (170). Turn left on Caribou Trail (Co. Rd. 4) to Highway 61. Turn left onto Highway 61 to return to Grand Marais (approximately 1 ¼ hours).

Spend a little time getting to know Grand Marais, while you are here for Moose Madness Weekend. The activities and events begin on Friday, Oct. 19, so before they start, we’ve got ideas for you that will make Grand Marais your home on the North Shore. Redeem your Moose Bucks at DQ!

Artist's Point: It’s a great walk through a small forest! Easy climbing, crawling, rock stacking and throwing, wave watching, dog walking— and it takes you to a beautiful vista of East Bay and Lake Superior. The path starts at the Coast Guard Station, the building at the parking lot where Broadway Ave. ends. (Adult supervision needed). Lighthouse: At the Coast Guard Station, you also have the option to walk out to the lighthouse, and have a great view of the Grand Marais Harbor, downtown Grand Marais, and of course, the Big Lake. (Adult supervision needed). Playgrounds: 1) Sawtooth Elementary School, located at Co. Rd. 7 (W. 5th St.) and E. 1st Ave., behind the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. 2) Cook County Community Center, Co. Rd. 7 (W. 5th St.) and W. 3rd Ave. 3) Grand Marais RV and Rec Park—on Highway 61. Easy Hikes (need adult supervision): 1) Pincushion Mt. and Overlook – Gunflint Trail 2 miles to Pincushion Dr., Co. Rd. 53, turn right. 2) Kadunce Creek – 9 miles east on Hwy. 61, and walk up the creek. 3) Cascade River State Park – 10 miles west on Highway 61, for lots of waterfalls. 4) Grand Portage State Park – 40 miles east in Hwy. 61 at the Canadian Border, Minnesota’s tallest waterfall, and the walk in is handicapped accessible. Shops: Many of our shops are kid-friendly, and have merchandise meant for children. Have fun exploring all the different shops we have to offer! Cafés: All are kid-friendly and have choices they’ll love, with smaller portions and menus. So many choices—this is the one weekend that Murray isn’t a vegetarian!

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Wild Game Jerky By Ali Juten Creating delicious food using meat that was harvested by a hunter, is about as “organic” and free-range as it gets. Personally, my husband and I are hunters and have a freezer full of meat nearly every year. Between the two of us, we harvest enough meat that we no longer need to buy much from a store. One of our favorite ways to use some of our meat, especially our goose and venison, is to make jerky.

There are a few different methods to make jerky: using an oven, a smoker, or a food dehydrator. We own a smoker, so that is what we prefer, however, I’ll also explain the oven method. MATERIALS NEEDED:

At least one pound of lean, boneless meat Smoker or oven Large knife and cutting board Paper towel Non-stick cooking spray Plastic bags Jerky racks Tin foil Jerky cure and seasoning kit or homemade marinade. Basic marinade recipe includes: 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

3/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper STEP 1: Slice your whole meat, with the grain of the meat, about 1/4” thick.

If meat is frozen, it is recommended to use the refrigerator method to thaw. Typically, it is easier to cut meat into strips when it is still firm, or a tiny bit frozen in the center. STEP 2: Weigh your sliced meat.

Weighing meat after it is cut will give you a more accurate measurement for mixing up your cure and spices.

STEP 3: Lay down a paper towel and then lay out your strips of meat on top. Use another paper towel to lay over the top and pat dry to remove excess moisture. STEP 4: Remove paper towel. Mix together your cure and spices based on the weight of meat your are working with. Some folks make their own inades using Worcestershire base. My preference is to use jerky cure and seasoning kit. Mountain brand.

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You’ll know the jerky is done when it cracks slightly when bent. | ALI JUTEN STEP 5: Sprinkle the cure and spices mixture onto both sides of the meat. If using a liquid marinade, dip each piece of meat individually so that it is thoroughly coated.

STEP 6: Pile the meat tightly together and either wrap in plastic wrap or seal in a plastic bag. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Whether using a marinade or a jerky kit, the meat needs to sit in the flavoring, covered, in order to achieve the best results. STEP 7: Coat your jerky racks with a nonstick cooking spray. Lay meat on the trays, making sure the meat doesn’t overlap.

If using the oven, be sure to place foil in the bottom of the oven to catch any drippings.

STEP 8: Using a smoker, keep the temperature between 180-200 degrees F. Place your racks in the smoker and keep the smoke on for two hours. After two

hours, turn the smoke off and cook for another two to three hours.

It’s important to note that the jerky does not need to be completely leather-dry. You’ll know it is done when it cracks slightly when bent. In an oven: Preheat to 200 degrees F and bake around one hour, or one hour and 15 minutes. Leave the oven door open just a crack so that moisture can escape.

STEP 9: Remove from smoker or oven and, while it is still semi-warm, place in a plastic bag or vacuum seal and then place in the fridge.

Placing your meat in a plastic bag will cause a little bit of condensation within the bag, but will maximize the flavor. Personally, we keep our jerky refrigerated or frozen so that it remains fresh longer.

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By Javier Serna The lower front of the Bent Paddle’s Pordij Imperial Pale Ale reads, “When meeting someone coming the other way on the portage, the person carrying the canoe should always be given the right of way.” Finally, a brewer willing to use their packaging to herald canoe country etiquette.

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Unfortunately, unless you can get a growler fill of this tasty, hoppy beer, there’s no legal way to portage it into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Pordij reads like an IPA at 8.2 percent alcohol by volume, but the “I” is for imperial, not India. Either way, it’s no session beer. It’s a heavy, juicy offering that pours a hazy orange and would be welcome after a long day of carrying canoes, heavier than Bent Paddle’s Kanu that was reviewed in this column in the September edition. Pordij, however, keeps the bitterness in check with 70 international bitterness units.

Bent Paddle’s Pordij Imperial Pale Ale is 8.2 percent alcohol by volume. | JAVIER SERNA

Pordij is the third of many beers reviewed in this space to feature a canoe tie in. When you are a beer maker based in canoe country, it’s got to be hard to not firmly support the yoke.

So, how about another canoe—heck, portage-inspired— brew? Sleeping Giant Brewing Company’s Mr. Canoehead brings us to our next lake. Mr. Canoehead, distributed in 16-ounce cans that are also not BWCAW-legal, is a slightly hoppy, but not bitter, red ale delivered in a can that features a canoe on the shoulders of a boot-laced voyaguer.

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The beer pours a dark crimson with a foamy head. The beer’s malts don’t completely cover up the Citra hops used in this beer. For that matter, it’s the first red ale I’ve had that utilized that popular, citric hop. The Citra is definitely there in this style that has largely fallen out of favor as of late as brewers pursue styles such as juicy pale ales and sours, to name a few. But I like this take on the classic style that was popular at the beginning of the craft beer era. It’s fairly balanced and isn’t overly malty, which has been a common theme among many red ales over the last two decades. This beer has a 5.1 percent ABV and 45 IBUs.

LOCAL HOPS: In early September, Grand Marais brewery Voyageur noted that it was sourcing hops for an upcoming fresh hop beer from North Road Hops in Hovland. The hops harvested were Cascade and Centennial, and the brewery noted that they would be used shortly in a release that wasn’t expected to last very long.

to Castle Danger’s Facebook page and sign up. There’s a link under the page’s event listings. This time, the Two Harbors brewery is holding a volunteer event to clean up Skunk Creek in Two Harbors on Oct. 20. Another recent volunteer event included brush cutting on the Superior Hiking Trail in September.

MORE CONSERVATION WORK: Castle Danger Brewery, which tied one of their best offerings ever (at least in my opinion) to an effort to plant white pines on the North Shore, is at it again.

URSA MINOR BREWING UPDATE: The new small-batch brewery in Duluth’s Lincoln Park announced that it was opening its doors for business on Sept. 26. The new business will feature a large, pet-friendly patio and a wood-fired pizza oven.

This event will team up the brewery with the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District. The effort is to clear the creek of trash and debris so it isn’t all flushed into Lake Superior next spring. Go

NOT FAR FROM THE TREE: Lincoln Park will soon be home to two new cideries. Duluth Cider and Wild State Cider will both open a short distance from each other on West Superior Street.

Let’s Take a Walk By Amy Schmidt In 1969, nearly 50 percent of all children in the United States walked or bicycled to school. Today, it is a meager 15 percent. Among other things, this means that only 15 percent of school-aged kids are benefitting from physical activity before school starts each day. A short walk or bike ride to school may seem insignificant, but studies have shown that a brief session of physical activity before (and ideally during and after) school boosts academic ability. In fact, a single session of moderately energetic physical activity has immediate positive effects on brain function, intellect, and therefore, academic performance. Walking or biking to and from school each day ensures a builtin, highly beneficial, exercise sessions for kids age 6-18. Recess and gym class are also excellent ways to make exercise a regular part of a kid’s day. Time taken from lessons in favor of physical activity does not come at a cost to academic performance, but actually stands to improve it. Exercise is critical for children’s health, both mental and physical. Regular physical activity in childhood helps reduce the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes later in life. It reduces the chances of childhood obesity, a tragic epidemic that is sweeping the nation. A habit of childhood exercise also increases the chances that healthy habits of physical activity will be the norm in adulthood. But that’s just half the story. Physical activity wards off depression and anxiety, which is especially important for kids who struggle during the long winter months of decreased light and outside time. Exercise can help develop important life skills, and boost self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Exercise done in a community or in

a team atmosphere can forge friendships and foster important relationships with peers, parents, coaches and other community members. And just, or maybe more, importantly, activities that take account of culture and context can promote social inclusion for those from different backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientation, skill levels and physical capacity. Community centers, schools, parks and after-school programs can provide safe ways for kids to get the exercise they need. But the community itself needs to have an eye towards creating spaces and routes that are safe for kids to utilize. In Cook County, SHIP (the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership) and Safe Routes to School, as its name implies, are dedicated to providing safe, easily accessible routes for kids to walk and bike to and from school. Hosted activities such as Walk to School Day (October 10) and the annual May Bike Rodeo promote fun, safe ways for kids to get the exercise they need. As not all students live within walking or biking distance to school, the local Safe Routes to School program has helped local schools implement in-school bike education and other programs that are available whether students live close or far from school.

When reasonable and weather appropriate, encourage your kids to walk or bike to school. | SUBMITTED community. Together, we can help our kids get the beneficial exercise they need. For more information on Safe Routes to School and the upcoming Walk to School

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Northern Trails Wild Meat Handling and Processing By Gord Ellis

The reason most hunters hunt is for meat. Wild game, whether it be moose, deer or bear, is a high-quality source of protein. In our household, wild game meat has made up most of the red meat my family has consumed over the past 25 years or so. Raising a family on wild game is both healthy and satisfying. Best of all, you can enjoy a wide variety of products that are made from the game you harvest. There are, however, some things you need to do to make your final product as good as possible. When it comes to wild meat, a little care, preparation and research goes a long way.

Field Handling The single most important thing you can do to ensure good quality wild meat is to be mindful and careful in the field. Animals need to be field dressed quickly after harvest, with careful attention to keeping the carcass cool and clean. There is nothing a butcher—or anyone else—can do if meat is tainted, dirty or spoiled. If it’s warm outside, the animal needs to be skinned, cooled and refridgerated. The reality is that autumn in northern Ontario is getting warmer. There was a time when you could hang a moose outdoors at camp in early October and it would be fine. Those days are largely over. Last year, we had temperatures in the mid-20s Celsius (70s F) in mid-October. Meat will spoil in hours at those temperatures. If it’s warm, you need to get the meat to a refrigerator, cold room, freezer or butcher as quickly as possible.

Pre-Butchering Preparation If you have been successful, and the meat is hanging, you will need to decide early on what you will be doing with it. Many people butcher their own moose, deer and bear. It is easy to do if you have an adequate work area and proper tools. Moose and deer are generally hung and handled as quarters. Bear often have the rear quarters removed, but the front is kept as one section. Length of hanging time is often a matter of opinion. Some folks believe aging improves the flavor of the meat. That’s if the air temperature is very cool, but above freezing. Frozen quarters are no fun to handle. Bears are butchered as soon as possible.

James Smedley sits down with some venison tenderloin. | GORD ELLIS You first need to remove the hide from the animal, avoiding getting hair on the meat. Few people enjoy picking deer hair off a roast or out of a burger. For many years, I’ve used a small torch to singe hair off the quarters. Other people prefer to pick them off by hand. To each their own. Just make sure it is done. Also, make sure you strip off as much fat, blood shot meat and sinew as you can off all game animals, but especially bear. Fall bear are rolling in greasy fat. The fat or tallow from wild game like deer adds a strong flavor to the meat. The cleaner the meat is butchered, the better it will taste.

The Butcher Picking a butcher to handle your game is important. Fees and products available can vary widely and some butchers require more time than others. Be sure to ask if you will receive your own animal when you pick up the butchered meat. Some shops combine animals and give you meat based on weight. Certain butchers will also specialize in things like sausage, smokies, jerky pepperettes (pepperoni), etc. Other are just happy to cut and package your roast, chops and steaks, while grinding up

the scraps for burger. Ask questions and get a quote regarding costs for each product. If you are able, try out any sausages and pepperettes from a butcher or shop you are considering before you hand over the meat. You need to make sure you like what they do. A few shops are justifiably famous for delivering good wild game products.

Other Stuff Butchers will usually ask you specifics about what you want when you bring in meat, including whether you want to mix game with other domestic cuts. Pork and beef are sometimes mixed in with wild game that is being made into burger or sausage. Some people prefer no pork or beef to be mixed in, but wild game is inherently leaner and drier, so 100 percent wild game burger is super lean. If you don’t mind a dry, lean burger or sausage, you can try 100 percent game. My personal preference for burger is moose, or bear, mixed with some pork or beef. Bear is generally a bit fatter and more tender than moose and venison, so it also makes great breakfast sausage and smokies. Moose and venison can be used for every type of meat product, although moose is inherently more like beef. Leav-

ing the bone in venison and moose steaks can create a stronger flavor to the meat. My preference is boneless game. Many people choose to grind their own burger and make sausage. The North House Folk School in Grand Marais even offers sausage-making classes. Although Chronic Wasting Disease hasn’t been discovered in the Northern Wilds, you should avoid handling brains or spinal fluid. Also, be sure you understand the rules for transporting game carcasses, especially if you will be crossing state, provincial, or international boundaries. New regulations are in place to minimize the chance of spreading this deadly disease. Wild game is a privilege and blessing to have. I never tire of eating it or preparing it. Good luck this fall and take good care of the harvest.

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Written for outdoor enthusiasts, as well as those who’d rather stay indoors, Compass Season invites personal reflection and creative problem-solving, using nature as its subject, most particularly the Boundary Waters. Eloquently written by Grand Marais resident John Bragstad, we are reminded to slow down and appreciate the world around us; to view nature using all five senses. Bragstad is a Boundary Waters and Quetico canoe guide and has over 25 years as a licensed marriage and family counselor. His experiences provide depth, insight, motivation, beauty and comfort to readers. Compass Season is available on Amazon and as an ebook download. Learn more at: birchriverbooks.com.—Breana Roy

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Many Indigenous children from remote northern Ontario communities come to Thunder Bay to attend high school. They find themselves alone in an unfamiliar and often unfriendly environment. Some, tragically, never return home. Between 2000 and 2011, seven Indigenous students died in Thunder Bay, five of whom were found floating in the city’s rivers. Investigative journalist Tanya Talaga chronicles their stories and those of the families they left behind, as well as the indifference the families have found in the response of the police and government to these tragedies. A best-selling book in Canada, Seven Fallen Feathers offers a penetrating look at the country’s flawed relationship with Indigenous people.—Shawn Perich

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In 2013, author David Marler in his early 70s, and his wife Jeanne in her late 60s—along with their cat—set out to fulfill their lifelong dream of giving up the modern world and living in the woods for a year. However, one year turned into two years, then three. Set in Quebec, Canada, this memoir reads as both an adventure story and a spiritual guide. Follow the Marler’s as they build their cabin and handle ordinary, yet sometimes difficult, tasks necessary to survive. Alongside their memories, the pages are filled with color photos, as well as Jeanne’s artwork, recipes, an essential oil “pharmacy” guide, and instructions on how to make a pearly everlasting wreath. This memoir can be found on Amazon and at various book stores. Or find it online at: davidmarlerauthor.com.—Breana Roy

WAWANG LAKE WHY GO: Wawang Lake is known for trophy walleye and northern pike fishing. It’s a large, remote lake that provides a wilderness experience, well off the beaten path. ACCESS: Wawang Lake is a good 4.5hour drive from Grand Marais, and 3.5 hours from Thunder Bay. Visitors will turn north from Ontario 17, about six miles west of Upsala, and follow the road for about 60 kilometers, or about 37 miles, to the resort. Wawang Lake Resort is the only resort and the only way to access the lake. VITALS: This 5,000-acre lake in northwest Ontario is surrounded by wilderness. According to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the lake has a maximum depth of about 87 feet, but the average depth is 21 feet. GAME SPECIES PRESENT: Cisco, lake whitefish, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch. WALLEYES: Wawang definitely has some solid walleye fishing going for it, including trophy potential. The resort, which has been around since 1969, lists a 37-inch, 15-pound walleye as the largest that’s ever come out of the lake. The resort boasts that a quarter of all of the walleye that are 25 inches or longer reported to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, which issue the Ontario Angler Awards (see below), came from Wawang.

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NORTHERN PIKE: The lake has been known to pump out some trophy northern pike, and this summer, several fish in the mid 30-inch, up over into the lower 40s, have been reported by the resort. The month of August was a particularly good month for lots of big northern pike catches on Wawang. The resort reports that the biggest pike ever caught on the lake was in excess of 50 inches and weighed 38.5 pounds. It was released. RESORTS/RENTALS: Wawang Lake Resort offers cabins, various packages, camping, boat rentals and a fishing guide service to its guests. Among the boat rental options are portage boats, for accessing nearby lakes. The resort also caters to both grouse and bear hunters. Call the resort at (888) 534-9217 or visit its website (wawangresort.com). ONTARIO ANGLER AWARDS: Wawang Resort has the second most entries on the Ontario Angler Awards website, where,

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even this summer, loads of fish have been entered. There are quite a few walleyes this summer on the site, which issues certificates for walleyes 25 inches and older. Interestingly, Wawang Resort is credited with most of the top entries from 2017 in

the whitefish category, the largest of those Wawang whitefish being 26 inches long from last June. Wawang Resort has the second most entries of any resort on the website with 585, as of press time.—Javier Serna

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October’s dark and often clear skies are perfect for enjoying the fall constellations. Some of them are fairly dim, but if you like a challenge, grab a star chart and go outside soon after nightfall. One good target is Pegasus, the winged horse, easily recognizable by its sizable Great Square high in the southeast. Close by is Andromeda, a double string of stars extending from the Great Square’s northeast corner. Its most famous feature is a fuzzy patch of light: the Andromeda Galaxy. At 2.5 million light-years away, Andromeda is our Milky Way’s nearest large neighbor and the most distant object visible to the naked eye. Close above the southern horizon shines Fomalhaut, the only remarkable feature of Piscis Austrinus, the southern fish. Fomalhaut’s name derives from the Arabic for “mouth of the fish.” A fixture of science fiction, Fomalhaut is about 25 light-years away, twice as massive as the sun, and 16 times brighter. It also has a wide disk of dust and debris. It’s known as “the loneliest star” due to the expanse of nearly empty sky around it. But now Fomalhaut has a companion in Mars, the

bright light just off to the northwest. Mars spends October in chevron -shaped Capricornus, the sea goat. Watch the stars of Capricornus stream past Mars from night to night as Earth’s orbital motion sweeps them westward. We’re actually sweeping Mars westward too, but much more slowly because the red planet’s own orbital motion helps it resist being left behind. Meanwhile, above and east of Mars, scraggly Aquarius, the water bearer, pours down its water from the Y-shaped Water Jar. Next to the Water Jar and right below the Great Square, look for the ring-shaped Circlet of Pisces. October’s full hunter’s moon arrives on the 24th. Get out by about 6:45 a.m. that morning to catch it before it sets in the west, or watch it rise that evening. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. For more information and viewing schedules in Duluth, see the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium: d.umn.edu/planet.

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Story and photos by Eric Chandler LEO AND I WERE LOST. I perked up when I remembered my Dad’s quote: “You’re only lost if you don’t know where to go next.” I asked Leo for some ideas, but he’s my dog. He just panted while we stood on an open ledge in the hot sun. From the south side of that major ridge, I looked back to the Agamok River gorge where we ate lunch. We stood in an endless sea of young poplars growing up in the aftermath of the 2006 Cavity Lake Fire. The guidebook warned it would be difficult to keep the track in that area. I came up with a plan using the topography and executed it by bashing through the undergrowth. We found a cairn marking the trail about 30 minutes after losing our way. Over the next three miles, I lost the track six more times. I asked for that kind of adventure and we got it. BIG TIME. 40

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[TOP RIGHT] Leo watches our last sunset over Gabimichigami Lake on day four. [ABOVE] Chilly at suppertime at Harness Lake at the end of day three, a long 12-mile day.

Leo naps in the sun next to the Agamok River along the Kekekabic Trail. The Kekekabic Trail is a remote, minimally maintained hiking trail. It stretches 41 miles from the Snowbank Lake Road trailhead near Ely all the way to the Gunflint Trail in the east. Most of the path is inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in the Superior National Forest. I heard stories about the difficulty and isolated nature of this trail. The question rattled around in the back of my head for years: How tough could it be? I wanted to avoid people and bugs, so I picked September. My generous wife Shelley let Leo and me off the leash for a five-day stretch right after Labor Day. The Kekekabic Trail Guide is essential (April 2017 edition: northcountrytrail.org). The logistics of “the Kek” were challenging. We had to get a permit since the trail is in the BWCAW. I wanted some means of communication, so I rented a SPOT GPS tracking device. This transmitter displayed our position to my wife on our home computer. It allowed me to send tailored e-mail messages to her and it had an SOS button. I gave a detailed itinerary to my wife. The device was only a supplement to that plan, but it made us both feel a little bit safer. Over two days, Shelley drove 500 miles to help me plant a car at the takeout and shuttle us to the start. (These were the first two days our kids were back in school. Did I mention she’s a saint?) The key would be to remain healthy and hydrated. Out of caution and preparedness, I built a 60-pound pack. During those two days of driving, I agonized over what I could cut and eliminated 7 pounds of gear. Shelley launched us at the west trailhead. I promised not to do anything dumb, different or dangerous. Leo promised to roll in anything smelly. On day three, we met an older couple from Switzerland as they scouted the Thomas Lake portage. They were grandparents marking the 40th year since their first BWCAW trip. Other than that, it was just me, my dog and a lot of careful hiking. Most of the time, the walking was okay. Day two was difficult with dozens of fallen trees blocking the trail. Under-

Leo cools off in Strup Lake on day three of the Kek. I start day four with some ibuprofen. None for you, Leo. back to check on his slow companion. One night in the tent, I woke up to hear growling. Well, it was Leo chasing squirrels in his dreams. I may have soiled my sleeping bag. When Leo and I made it to Grand Marais, I bought him some Milk Bones. Then, I bought the best burger I’ve ever had at Dairy Queen. Later, I did the math. I lost 8 pounds. I used up 11 pounds of food and fuel from my pack. The Kek was one of the hardest trips I’ve ever done. Brutal numbers are not the point. My lasting memory will be sitting in the sun with Leo while he naps by the roaring cascades of the Agamok River. Alive and alone in the remote north. Filled with delicious fatigue and not yet lost.

The impressive Agamok River gorge; view from the big bridge. growth filled the trail on days four and five, but that was better than crawling under and around blowdowns. On the last day, I could’ve done without seeing those fresh piles of wolf scat when I couldn’t see 20 feet in the brush. But the challenging parts have already started to fade from my mind. I can’t speak for Leo. The good memories remain. Walking for days in mixed growth forests past beaver ponds and camping on four different isolated lakes. Seeing an old rusted bandsaw blade, a remnant of logging operations. Watching the impressive regeneration of the forest in the aftermath of fires and man. Listening to loons. One late night, a beaver amused me as it slapped its tail a dozen times as it crossed Medas Lake beside our ledge rock campsite. The tail slap sounded like a full-grown man doing a cannonball. That’s

freaky in the wee hours. We saw several ruffed grouse, so tame that they wouldn’t flush. Up and down ridges, past views of an ocean of trees stretching to the horizon. No bugs worth complaining about. Swimming in Gabimichigami Lake. Watching the sun light up the mist over Parent Lake at sunrise. Seeing my buddy Leo with his pink tongue flapping in the breeze coming NORTHERN WILDS

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Wild Traditions Honey Mushroom: A Fall Time Fungus By Julia Prinselaar

Thunder Bay looked a lot different 80 years ago. It would still be several decades before the two towns, Port Arthur and Fort William, merged into one, larger city. By more than just its name, the place was known by its landscape. To a young Polish-Ukrainian boy living in the East End of town, he knew its forests by their mushrooms. “I started picking mushrooms when I was a kid, a preschooler. My brother and my sister would go to school, and my mother would take me and we would go into the fields around here. Because this was all forest and all bush—this area and all over here,” Stan Dromisky, now 87, explained to me from across his dining room table. He extended his arm into the air, so as to capture the infinite acreage that was once swamp and forests and fields, now converted into street corners and rows of houses. “All the way to the Neebing River and the McIntyre River. We would go to the bush there, looking for mushrooms.” Honey mushrooms, specifically. Each fall, it’s common to see people walking out of hiking trails and forested areas on the outskirts of town with baskets full of pidpenky, or popinki, as they are known in Poland and Ukraine. A mild-tasting, choice edible, Armillariella mellea (also known as Armillaria mellea) grows throughout North America and Europe. In our region, these yellow-brown fungi fruit grow from September to November in clusters near stumps or at the base of trees. Sometimes they’re found in open areas and can be traced along string-like runners,

Each fall, it’s common to see people in forested areas with baskets full of honey mushrooms. | STOCK or rhizomorphs, which can extend more than 100 yards, and from which additional fruiting bodies grow. According to the National Audubon Society, one specimen is estimated to be more than 450 years old. I interviewed Stan, a former Member of Parliament, and his wife, Peggy, 82, over a cup of coffee at their home in Thunder Bay. The pair are retired educators and have been married for more than 60 years. They live in a house on the corner of a quiet, residential neighborhood near the International Friendship Garden on the city’s south side. Constructed in the 1960s, the 15-acre gardens are studded with replicas of statues and monuments representing ethnic groups

in the Thunder Bay area. Like Stan’s Polish and Ukrainian relatives, those who settled here as immigrants brought their customs and culinary traditions with them.

As an adult, Stan would come home with pails full of mushrooms, taking care to clean each one before placing portions into freezer bags.

“We lived in the East End and it was composed of Ukrainian people, Slovak people, Croatian people, Italian people, Polish people. There were churches all over the place,” said Stan, who was raised Ukrainian Greek Orthodox.

“You can’t leave them overnight,” cautioned his wife, Peggy. “You should go through and clean them right away, because the worms will move in so fast that the next morning where there was nothing, there might be worms already working in.”

Each season, his mother would take him out to harvest honey mushrooms. Then, she and his aunties would preserve them in jars, saving some for special holidays like Christmas and Easter. They can also be cleaned and frozen fresh.

The secret, she says? “Be quick.” When they’re ready for cooking, Stan places the sliced mushrooms in a large pot and covers them with water. “Then I follow this recipe,” he said, and slid a type-written piece of paper over the

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Preserve your Bounty Peggy and Stan Dromisky at their home in Thunder Bay. | JULIA PRINSELAAR table. The recipe, titled Wild Mushrooms, is for a sauce that was given to him by his aunt—though he’s made a few additions to it over the years. “You can put it on meat, you can have it as a side dish. I used to like it on toast in the morning. Delicious.”

granddaughter Myra and her husband, make the trip out each season to pick their own. Their kids have gone, too.

Stan hasn’t been out foraging for mushrooms yet this year. At 87, he says he doesn’t have the energy. But a few younger members of the family, including their

Myra and her children may go further from town than Stan did when he picked mushrooms as a boy, but the family tradition carries on.

“Even our great grandchildren have come to pick with us,” he said. “We’re teaching them.”

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Birds of the Night

Owls have incredible eyesight and especially so at night. Not all owls are nocturnal, but many are and do most of their hunting in darkness. If hungry however, owls will hunt during the day and some species, such as the northern hawk owl, actually prefer the daylight. Snowy owls are active at day and night. The barred owl frequently breaks the night’s silence with its call, often recognized as saying “Who cooks for you?”

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The owl—one of nature’s more elusive winged species, known for its large eyes, unique shape, and ability to rotate its head—appears to most of us only occasionally, but the rare sightings are often memorable. Here are some owl facts for your next encounter with these feathered carnivores.

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Owls are birds of prey. In fact, some owls hunt other owls. But what makes them successful hunters is their stealth mode. They are able to track and capture their prey quietly, usually under the cover of night. Many large winged birds, such as eagles or hawks, make a loud whooshing sound when they fly. The hawk is able to move its wings slower, and without a sound, because the feathers have a fine layer of velvet and this allows the feathers to make less noise during flight. The owl sneaks up on its prey.

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Owls have large eyes compared to other birds, but did you know that they can’t move their eyes? In fact, the eyes are not balls at all but rather tubes that act like a pair of binoculars. If we stare straight ahead, we can look from side to side by moving our eyes but not our head. An owl can only look to the side by moving its head to see. This is why when an owl senses you, it rotates its head to see you. The owl can rotate its neck in almost a full circle.

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Strange Tales The Whalebacks (Pig Boats) of Lake Superior In the 10 years of whaleback production, seven were built in Duluth, 33 in Superior, two in New York, one in Everett, Washington and one in Sunderland, England (not by McDougall, but inspired by his design). Of these, 25 were tow cargo barges to be pulled by a powered vessel, and the other 19 were self-powered vessels.

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The first whaleback, simply named Barge 101, was side-launched in June 1888 at Rice’s Point in front of 3,000 people. It was the first all-steel one built on Lake Superior and was 178 feet long. Ten years later on July 25, 1898, the last and longest whaleback ever built, and the only one with a traditionally-shaped bow, the 418-foot Alexander McDougall, was christened by McDougall’s daughter Emmeline.

So, what were the radically-designed cargo vessels tagged with two quirky animal names that were built on Lake Superior and sailing the Great Lakes? Commonly called “whaleback” or “pig boat”, they were invented and designed by Duluth’s Captain Alexander McDougall. In the 10 years between 1888 and 1898, 44 of these ships were built and of those, only one still exists—the S.S. Meteor, now a museum ship docked on Barker’s Island in Superior. The whaleback was originally built as a cargo vessel for shipping iron ore from Mesabi Range in Minnesota, but it also carried grain and other items. Its name came from its unusual whale-like appearance—a long, narrow cylindrical hull with tapered ends that when fully-loaded with cargo, was low in the water with only the rounded hull above the waterline, giving it the look of a whale’s back. The vessel has been likened to a floating cigar with bent-up ends, which at the bow’s blunt end resembled a pig’s snout, leading to the development of the whaleback’s other common name at the time, “pig boat”. In his article “McDougall’s Dream” by Ric Mixter in Michigan History (May-June 2013), Mixter wrote, “The whaleback’s profile was considered ‘grotesque’ by some lakemen, but its designer declared that such a ship ‘can’t be drowned. They’ll ride out any storm because the seas will simply wash over them.’ Despite his confident promise, a number of whalebacks met their demise in the Great Lakes long before they outlived their usefulness.”

The first whaleback to sail the Atlantic Ocean was the self-powered 265-foot Charles W. Wetmore, launched in 1891. She was delivering 95,000 bushels of grain from Duluth to Liverpool, England, as well as promoting the whaleback design. Another whaleback, the 346-foot City of Everett, launched in 1894, was the first U.S. steamship to transit the Suez Canal and circumnavigate the globe.

City of Everett whaleback under construction in 1893, the only one ever built in Everett, Washington and the first U.S. steamship to navigate the Suez Canal and circumnavigate the globe. | WIKIMEDIA Scottish-born Captain Alexander McDougall (1845-1923) was a well-known seaman and businessman in Duluth. Born in a small fishing village on the island of Islay, off of the west coast of Scotland, McDougall came to Canada with his parents around age nine to the village of Nottawa, Ontario. In 1861, at age 16, he became a deckhand on the steamer Edith and at age 25, he became captain of the steamer Thomas A. Scott, the first of many ships he commanded. After 20 years sailing on the Great Lakes, McDougall retired from active service in 1881 and focused on his radical ‘whaleback’ vessel to sail the Great Lakes. The first one was built/launched in Duluth in 1888 by his American Steel Barge Company. A year later, he moved his operations from Duluth to nearby Superior.

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A whaleback at a Lakehead (now Thunder Bay) elevator. Port Arthur was home port for about eight years to the whaleback Atikokan when she was owned by Canaidan Northwest Steamship Company and then by Canadian Steamship Lines. | DAVE CANO COLLECTION decks. In 1893, more than 15,000 people watched her launch in West Superior. At the time, she was the longest vessel on the Great Lakes, earning her the unofficial title, “Queen of the Lakes”. Built to ferry passengers during the 1893 Chicago’s World Fair, she could accommodate 5,000 passengers and during her first year of operation, she shuttled more than 2 million people. She later sailed the Chicago-Milwaukee excursion run until scrapped for metal in 1936. The last and only surviving whaleback is the 380-foot-long S.S. Meteor, launched in 1896 as the Frank Rockfeller. The Meteor had a varied career with different owners, from moving iron ore, grain and automobiles to being a sand suction dredger and hauling gasoline/liquids as a tanker. In 1969 after she ran aground off Marquette causing severe damage to the hull, the owners Cleveland Tanker Company donated the 73-year-old Meteor to the City of Superior for use as a museum ship. It has been open to the public since 1972. Were there any Canadian-built whalebacks? Well, almost. A group in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay) led by businessman Thomas Marks were planning to build a 180-foot-long Canadian whaleback at the Doty shipyard in Toronto. A model had already been designed and made by

The whaleback Charles W. Wetmore in the Weitzel Lock (now removed) of the Soo Locks, carrying 95,000 bushes of grain, headed downbound in 1891 on the first part of her journey to England. | WIKIMEDIA Toronto’s W. E. Redway. However, there was a problem—Captain McDougall was going to sue Marks, claiming infringement on his whaleback design. Apparently the threat of legal action was enough to stop construction of any Canadian versions of the whalebacks. However, Port Arthur was home port from 1912 until about 1920 to the whaleback Atikokan (formerly the John B. Trevor, launched in 1895). She was owned first by Marks’ company Canadian Northwest Steamship Company and then by Canadian Steamship Lines.

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Very nice and well-kept 2 bedroom 2 bath home on nearly five acres just east of Grand Marais. Private trails cut on land with the Superior Hiking trail nearby. Yard and large garden areas surrounded by mature forest and some wonderful large White Pine trees. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets with Lake Superior views from the second level master bedroom and deck. MLS 6077096 $219,900

104 C Bridge Run Ln. MLS 6077413 $69,000 Nicely remodeled Nordic whirlpool studio condo at Caribou Highlands ski-in ski-out resort in Lutsen. With many amenities at the resort as well as hiking and biking trails on the ski hill, you won’t have a lack of options during the day. Enjoy relaxing on the new deck overlooking Moose Mountain, with distant views of Lake Superior. With new siding, roof and deck all part of the updates in the past few years this Nordic studio is not one to overlook! 562 Poplar River Road

562 Poplar River Road – MLS 6075178 $379,000 582 Poplar River Road – MLS 6078045 $339,000 Experience North Shore resort living at its finest. This luxurious 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 fireplace Poplar River condominium is part of the historic Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior. Excellent track record of rental income due to high demand for units like this with amazing views. Enjoy all of the comforts and amenities of the resort including fine dining, swimming pool, and daily resort activities. Walk the trails to enjoy an evening bonfire on the beach, or just enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Poplar River. Just minutes from Superior National Golf course and Lutsen Mountains ski hill.

11 Jonvick Creek Ridge, Lutsen. First time on market, custom-designed, cedar-sided 2+ bedroom home in a wooded setting with Jonvick Creek and Lake Superior views! Quality throughout: rich Eastern Pine tongue and groove walls and ceilings, birch kitchen cabinets; open concept between kitchen, dining and living rooms. Wood burning fireplace lends a cozy feel to this home, and you’ll love the convenience of a main floor master bedroom, office, laundry and attached garage. Huge loft area features a second bedroom and ample room for another sleeping area. Downstairs there’s a full unfinished basement with in-floor heat waiting for your design plans - with egress windows, you can choose to add 2 bedrooms and there’s still plenty of room for a large family room! Wander through the lush lupine meadows to your expansive garden area, surrounded by native raspberry bushes. This home is located minutes away from cross-country ski trails, Superior National golf course and Lutsen Mountains! MLS 6077908 $369,900

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Lake Superior Vacant Parcels and Homes

New Lakeshore lot on Magnetic Lake

(connected to Gunflint Lake) overlooking Canada and the BWCA, 297’ of lake frontage, 5.7 acres, hilly and nicely wooded, about 1,000’ deep, seasonal private road, electricity, MLS 6077344 $99,000

SOLD

Lakeshore lot on Poplar Lake with a new 2 stall garage, electric, driveway, nicely wooded, great views to the north and west, 200’ lake frontage, 1.8 acres, on a private road with year around access. MLS 6074074 $158,000 1 Bedroom log cabin on Gunflint Lake,

306’ of lake frontage, 5.3 acres, approved septic permit, electricity, 3 Season, $229,000

SOLD New 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, lake home on Gull

Lake with direct access to Saganaga and the BWCA. 165’ of lake frontage, 1.7 acres, rock fireplace, comes furnished, plus a canoe, 14’ boat and 10 h.p. motor. Seasonal- $299,900

Other Vacant Land Parcels Lund Road off Honeymoon Trail. Looking for a peaceful

spot close to some lakes? This 5+ acres is tucked 15 min from downtown Lutsen, close to Christine Lake, White Pine Lake and Tait River, a great location for exploring the lakes and woods while still being close to the ski hill. A great quality on this land is gravel! Since the gravel is already on the property it can be used for the driveway, site prep and other. No hauling required! MLS 6075805 $45,900

xxx 342 Rd Finland.

Large parcel covered in Maples, Birch, and other mixed forest. Can be sold as parcels. No gravel mining for 10 years from date of purchase. 160 acres MLS 1968744 Price $299,000

Murmur Creek Near Pike Lake.

Have you ever wanted your very own 20 acres in a remote, peaceful place with a diverse forest and absolute privacy? Look no further than this sweet spot. Beautiful parcel with building and septic sites located. Call for specific directions for finding this pristine and secluded forested property. MLS 6076404 $35,000

Looking to build on beautiful Lake Superior? Check out this lot and all it has to offer. With septic already installed, electric to build site, driveway and cleared build-site, and an accessible cobblestone shoreline, this lot is ready for a home! The build-site is complemented with additional and nicely forested property and a very cool creek to hang out by. A great spot to build a guest home or studio. With both Lake Superior and a creek, this lot is simply waiting for the perfect home and homeowner. And a great bonus – the property is 5.4 acres with 200’ of shoreline. In addition, the property is located on the quiet road of Stonegate – distanced from Hwy 61.

MLS 6076045 $249,000

Lot 16. MLS 2143246 $49,499 Lot 17. MLS 6032087 $54,499

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 in 2018 announcing the grand-re-opening – with that, lot prices will likely increase next year. Lot 7 Block 3. This parcel sits adjeacent to the 5th fairway on Tall Timber Trail and has awesome Lake Superior views with the Lutsen Mountains serving as your backdrop. MLS 6075642 $89,900 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

MLS 6074324 $325,000

Unique 4 bedroom, 2 bath Dome home on Lake Superior near Schroeder. Outstanding lake views with useable and accessible shoreline allowing for kayak and other access on calm days. Bonus two-car garage near main home entry and an additional detached deck near the lake for any kind of occasion.

hillside overlooking Lake Superior in Lutsen. Roads and survey completed for small subdivision. Perfect opportunity to own large acreage in Lutsen overlooking Lake Superior or develop a small subdivision. Final plat not recorded. 30.89 acres. MLS 1600605 Price $649,000

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 association’s private dock. Lot 17 provides the same with 3.3 acres. Beautiful, wild and unspoiled and simply outstanding values.

Rosebush Lane near Grand Marais.

Thinking of building your Lake Superior dream home and want to be close to all that Grand Marais has to offer? Look no further! West Rosebush Lane extends onto a point giving you seclusion and buffer from highway noise that you want and is so close to Grand Marais you might want to walk to town! Add to the convenient location the amazing panoramic views of the big lake with sunrise and sunset viewing. Watch 4th of July fireworks lighting the sky over Artist’s Point from your sprawling ledgerock beach! Not many lots left like this one. Electric and broadband available at the edge of the property.

9480 Hwy 61

Mountain Ash Lane. Cedar covered

Tait Lake, Lutsen.

SOLD

Stonegate in Hovland.

MLS 6076429

$474,999

Pancore Lake/Tofte Trout fishing paradise found!

60 acres and 250’ pristine lakeshore on a clean, deep, DNR managed trout lake. Rare find, one of only 3 privately owned parcels on the lake.

MLS 6028959 $195,400

Jonvick Creek Sites in Lutsen Winding through the Sawtooth Mountain highlands, the private

road takes you through a mature maple forest: you have found your new homesite nestled in the hills, overlooking a trout stream with views of Lake Superior. Build the home of your dreams in the woodland paradise, only minutes from everything Lutsen has to offer; connect with a network of groomed cross-country ski trails, or set off on a snowmobile adventure on the adjacent trail system. Deer, fox, lynx and maybe the occasional moose will be your neighbors visiting your backyard. Several lots to choose from, ready for you to plan your Lutsen getaway home. Our featured Jonvick Creek lot is Lot 41–beautiful red maples on a rolling and wooded 2.65 acre lot. This parcel includes pond frontage and possible seasonal Lake Superior views. MLS 1599050 $54,900

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It’s about the Wilderness, the Water, and the way they come together around this wonderful Family Style Authentic North Shore home! More bedrooms than you need, this home has a ton of value for the square footage! Gorgeous waterfall into a creek that meanders to the mouth of Lake Superior, cascading over a ledgerock beach to the Big Lake. Serenity can be found at the Little House located within a stone’s throw to the Big Lake. If you enjoy the journey, you’ll love everything this accommodating home has to offer! Mint Condition home, two plus car garage with heated workshop. EASY Walk to Grand Marais Harbor!

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HOVLAND MASTERPIECE MAIN HOME AND GUEST HOME ON VAST LAKE SUPERIOR LEDGEROCK Two homes on vast ledgerock with NO road noise! Welcome to architect Dale Mulfinger’s Lake Superior! The architecturally designed main home is truly a work of art. Captivating views through walls of windows, focus on the

nearly 300 ft of amazing ledgerock shoreline. Gourmet kitchen designed for entertaining and has large island for informal gatherings. Main home dining area enjoys the phenomenal views of Lake Superior, enhanced by the floor to ceiling windows. The second home, a lovely guest home space with private bedroom, 4 season porch, bath, a full galley kitchen, and nice Lake Superior Views! All this on Hovland’s spectacular Lake Superior shoreline!

MLS#6026723 $749,900 REDUCED!

NEW! MODERN LAKE SUPERIOR HOME WITH GUEST COTTAGES! Over 650 ft of shoreline, Spectacular views. Tons of quality features, the main home has a fab master suite, gorgeous vistas from most rooms. Gorgeous kitchen, top quality throughout! Guest cottages are incredible. 2 car detached garage. Gorgeous landscaping. Scramble down to some spectacular ledgerock shoreline and dip your toes in the big lake! Great location just North of Betty’s Pies, a Must See! MLS#6077644

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$499,900 SELLER SAYS GET ME AN OFFER!

E L A S ING D N E P RUGGED ELEGANCE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! LUTSEN’S CASCADE BEACH RD. MLS#6029989 $799,000

! D L SO WOWSER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY! MLS# 6026038 REDUCED! $450,000

HOVLAND IS HOT! MULTIPLE RECENT SALES $650K ++! DREAMING ON THE NORTH SHORE!

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

MLS#6076479 REDUCED! $549,000

LAKE SUPERIOR AT THOMSONITE BEACH!

Lake Superior home as timeless and rock solid as its geologic neighborhood. Just near the 1.1 billion year old Cutface Creek sandstone, nestled among thomsonite gemstone producing basalt flows and sporting it’s very own sea arch, this home is all about the pleasures of the North Shore.

MLS#6023379 $524,000 REDUCED!

! D L SO NEW! PERCHED ON THE SHORES OF OL’ GITCHE GUMEE IN LUTSEN! MLS#6077104 $485,000

MLS#6075189 $899,900

E L A S ING D N E P ROMANTIC LOG CABIN ON LAKE SUPERIOR! MLS#6030729 $399,900

NEW! WONDER ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

! D L SO

This home is all about the Lake Side, perched just high enough to allow for Spectacular views down the Coast of Lake Superior. Meander the boardwalks along the ledge rock lined creek to the Big Lake, ready for your toe dipping! The home is designed for entertainment and family fun! Main level living, nice master suite, and open kitchen to dining/living room. Lower level walks out to the lakeshore, with family rec room space, bedroom, and bath. Over 230 ft of shoreline bordered by a creek! Really great value at

$549,900 MLS#6076559

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SERENITY NOW AT TAIT LAKE!

Comfortable family lake cabin in Lutsen, on some Sweet Swimming shoreline! 3 bedrooms, full bath, and two half baths! Awesome screened porch, nice family room open to kitchen, great entertaining space! Oversized for boat storage 2 car detached garage! Move in Ready with a Civilized sense of seclusion!

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 $579,000 REDUCED! NEW! DREAMY LOG CABIN LUTSEN’S TAIT LAKE. Nicely

maintained, this cabin has new triple pane insulated windows in the main home, a newer roof and newer energy efficient wood burning fireplace insert. And SO much happiness in this space you will fall in love with its charm and character! The family room has vaulted ceilings, and the open concept allows the kitchen to flow in to the dining area and family room, and the sunroom is all about the Lake Views and the lovely wilderness surround. And a FABULOUS kitchen of course! Over 300 ft of shoreline, no weeds here!

MLS#6077517 $385,000

MLS#6073605 $345,000 REDUCED!

NEW! ADVENTUROUS FOLK WELCOME!

950+ FEET on West Twin Lake, easy summer access and FUN winter access! Stylish Log Home with beautiful views of peaceful West Twin Lake, located 12ish miles off the Gunflint Trail at the South Brule River. Great sense of Serenity, this home was well built in 2002 and functionally designed. Vaulted ceilings, wood fireplace, skylights, natural wood throughout, all finely crafted. Big lakeside deck, year round dock. Located nearby to snowmobile trail for easy winter access. Electric and fiber optic is at the cabin.

MLS#6078598 $299,900

NEW! LUTSEN’S CARIBOU LAKE GETAWAY!

Spectacular piece of land, level walking path leads to the dock! The Log Cabin is sweet, built with a large deck overlooking the lakeshore. Main level bedroom and bath, upstairs loft. Lower level bath, and tons of space for you to create a second family/rec room or addl bedroom. Your guests would LOVE a walk out suite! Must see cabin in the woods, AND on Caribou Lake! MLS#6078093 $399,900

MOUNTAIN RESORT HOMES AND LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION RETREATS UNIT 1 AT BLUEFIN BAY RESORT!

SIMPLICITY OVERLOOKING MOOSE MOUNTAIN! Lutsen Mountain Ski and Summer

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!

Resort, if you love Lutsen Vacations, then these Condos and Townhomes are for you! Use as often as you like and make money when you aren’t here! “Hands off or on Ownership” means flexibility for keeping all to yourself for family and friends, or choose a management company that will fit your needs. Some are newly renovated exterior and out, some are not. From Studios (with huge decks) to 3+ bedrms, See them all to find YOUR right fit!

108 BRIDGE RUN $89,900 MLS#6027475 124B BRIDGE RUN $99,900 MLS#6032522 114 BRIDGE RUN $109,999 MLS#6028015 128 BRIDGE RUN $111,900 MLS#2120739 120A BRIDGE RUN $109,000 BIG VALUE! MLS#6074478 670 MOOSE MOUNTAIN TOWNHOME! $360,000 TONS OF VALUE! MLS#6077716

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

MLS#6077000 $349,900

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11D AT SURFSIDE ON LAKE SUPERIOR-CORNER UNIT! Modern design,

Stone’s throw to accessible ledgerock shoreline. Imagine family campfires at the Lake’s Edge! You CAN afford your own piece of Lake Superior with this ¼ share. Create family memories! Excellent revenues help offset ownership expenses. Check out the 3D Virtual Tour at www.TimberWolffRealty.com

MLS#6075589 $170,000 REDUCED!

BEST OF THE HIGHLANDS! This Lutsen

Mountains Ski In/Out Condo was renovated from top to bottom, Inside & Out! New Exterior- windows, slider doors in bedrm and family room, stylish dry-stacked stone fireplace. INCREDIBLE Cottage Style Kitchen w/ Quartz Countertops! Moose Mtn Views from the HUGE double sized deck! MLS#6032522 $99,900

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MARVELOUS LAKE SUPERIOR COTTAGE ON CROFTVILLE ROAD IN GRAND MARAIS! MLS#6074214 $275,000

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

NEW! HAND CRAFTED ON THE HONEYMOON TRAIL! Shake off your worries as

you pull up to this beauty of a home! Unload and Enjoy the Peaceful Oasis this wilderness home offers. Bordering Superior National Forest AND State Forest to Christine Lake in Lutsen. Hike the “Portage” to Christine, or trailer the boat to a MULTITUDE of excellent fishing lakes within 10 minutes. Sounds like it’s in the middle of NO WHERE, correct? NOT SO! This gem is only 12 miles to downtown Lutsen; with year round access and fiber optic/electric. And when you see the Hand Crafted Log home with updated kitchen, remodeled bathrooms and really great design, you’ll fall in love. This home WILL NOT DISAPPOINT. Year Round recreation from your front door, Gotta love it. 2 PLUS car garage. MLS#TBD $399,900

SIMPLY MODERN RUSTIC STYLE!

Lutsen cabin is a MUST SEE if you enjoy the simple things in Life! Two bedrooms, open kitchen/dining spaces, covered porch area and a sauna house! No well nor septic, but there’s an Outhouse! Must see to appreciate.

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NEW! LUTSEN MODERN LIVING, LOVING IT! MLS#6076730 $299,900

NEW! COME ON! AREN’T YOU A LITTLE TIRED OF SLEEPING IN A TENT? Very near the public access to Gunflint

Lake, these Rustic cabins are CUTE, with Log sauna (needs a wood stove). Don’t worry, we aren’t talking 4 Star Accomodations, it’s STILL a Camp near Gunflint Lake Up the Trail! A Must See for the Adventurous!!

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!

Superior National Forest, 10 min. to Grand Marais Harbor! Awesome Kitchen opens to great room with vaulted ceilings, log beams. Cozy wood stove warms the space and makes this a fantastic main level for all kinds of entertaining! Walk out to the large deck where the views across the lake on a clear day will amaze you; the surrounding Wilderness is just as breathtaking. Upper level is all about YOU! Master has sweet views, bathroom, and a loft space perfect for your office and den. Main level bedrm and bath, Lower Level guest space with bath. MLS#6078495 $359,900

NEW! SMALL FOOTPRINT LIVING ON SUNRISE DRIVE!

Schroeder’s best cabin spot, an easy walk to Sugarloaf Cove Interpretive Center on Lake Superior. Efficient in design, loft bedroom, main level kitchen/bath/family rm with awesome covered porch with nice Lake Superior views! Newer well and septic, year round living. Or the perfect weekend getaway! MLS#6078422 $168,000 Move in Ready, Great Condition!

MLS#6076115 $132,000 REDUCED!

MLS#6076146 $129,900

NEW! LOG STYLE LIVING OVERLOOKING LAKE SUPERIOR! Wrap Around Porch, and BIG LAKE VIEWS! 10 ac bordering

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM LOG CABIN NEAR TRAIL CENTER!

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!

MLS#6022904 $177,500

Solid and newer home, just needs some interior finishing. Nice entry area, featuring wood burning stove. Flawless transition to spacious living area, with amazing Stone fireplace, with super-efficient fireplace insert for heating! Gorgeous setting with beautiful pond, border USFS land. Poplar lake is a stone’s throw away!

MLS#6032396 $208,000 REDUCED!

COMMERCIAL IN GRAND MARAIS!

SWEET TOFTE LOCATION, ESTABLISHED BUILD SITE! MLS#6074783 $59,500 REDUCED! 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# 6076146 $139,900 REDUCED!

FAMILY FUN IN SILVER BAY!

Large family kitchen will WOW you, three main level bedrooms and bath, and lower level rec room/bath/bunk space allows for plenty of elbow room! 2 car detached on a spectacular Hays Circle lot! You’ll LOVE the backyard patio! MLS#6075984 $155,900

REDUCED, BIG VALUE!

LOW MAINTENANCE RENTAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Enjoy solid long term rentals, self-sustaining solid local businesses. Highway frontage and Room to Expand Up! Support the Local Economy and Enjoy some passive income, Buy Now and bring your ideas for expansion! MLS#6028366 $329,900 SUPER VALUE!

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

$99,900 MLS#6074084

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

MLS# 6024856 $95,000 REDUCED!

30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borderscommon land!

MLS#6076558 $36,000 REDUCED AGAIN! Marks Drive Build Ready parcel in Silver Bay. City Utilities, Super location for a nice family home! Great neighborhood.

MLS#6031871 $22,000

MLS#2070509 Prices from $24,900!!

Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr!

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 $53,000

REDUCED!

BIG TIME VIEWS of Lake Superior-Tofte, Excellent value at Johannes Toftey MLS#6029322 $59,900 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! Crosswinds in Tofte, Walk to Coho! Large pkg lots, Great Value. FROM $45,000 UP TO $75,000 MLS#6077966 10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples to a Sweet Building site Percahed 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. $70,000 MLS#2090659 39 ACRES! Sawbill Trail Tofte Lake Superior Views, Mature Spruce forest with driveway and well in place!

MLS#6030129 $99,900

LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds!

MLS#2220050 $69,000

Just Up the Sawbill Trail Grab your little piece of the Northwoods, rolling terrain and small community feel with year round access, great build sites!

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

MLS#6031876 $65,000

NEW! Build site ready to go! Affordable! $10,000 MLS#6077643 SALE PENDING New! Wilderness land with canoe access to Tait Lake! 3+ ac a stone’s throw to Tait Lake! MLS#TBD

$42,000

New! 5 ac in the heart of Lutsen, just above TimberWolff! Great location for family home or Vaca Cabin! MLS#6077951 $39,000 New! Caribou Hillside in Lutsen! Maple hillside above Ward Lake and Caribou Lake, FABULOUS location for summer and winter fun! Must see land!

MLS#TBD 5 AC $40,000

LAKE SUPERIOR LANDS SCHROEDER, JUST OVER AN HOUR FROM DULUTH! Home site just 40 ft from the Big Lake, level easy access, well buffered from Hwy!

MLS#6032752 $250,000

LARGE LAKE SUPERIOR PARCEL, JUST AN HOUR FROM DULUTH! Rolling terrain, level shoreline,

and nearly 600 ft of it! Enjoy your own paradise on Lake Superior!

JUST NORTH OF SILVER BAY, PALISADE VIEWS OF LAKE SUPERIOR! Gorgeous Lakeshore, Priced

Way Below Tax Assessed Value! Gorgeous Views down the Coastline and Well buffered from Hwy. MLS#2313255 $198,000

REDUCED!

New! 2 ac at the Foothills of Eagle Mountain at Turnagain Trail! $29,900 MLS#6077521 New! 10 ac on Turnagain Trail, Fabulous Wilderness Build site, minutes to Lutsen Mtn’s.

$62,500 MLS#6077523

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

MLS#2309328+ FROM $39,000

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#2308906 $299,000

ALL TO YOURSELF! 400+ FT, WITH ACCESSIBLE LEDGEROCK, OCCASIONAL BEACH! Rollins Creek

Rd Lutsen Locale, Historical Nature.

MLS#6031579 $449,900 REDUCED!

MLS#6029115 $33,000

Ridgetop 5+ ac in Lutsen, Fantastic location, minutes to the Ski Hill, Yr Round Living with some Lake Superior Views, perfect for 2 story walk out home.

MLS# 603266 $49,900 REDUCED!

Boreal Lane at the Foothills of Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort 5 ac lot, year round and FAB location!

MLS#6029557 $65,000

New! High Ridge Maples in Lutsen bordering public land. 44 ac of wild country, short distance to carry in access to Deeryard & Ward Lakes. Year round, power & fiber close. MLS#6078431

$99,000

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 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 Foothill Blvd Location in the Heart of Lutsen! Established build site with Boulder lined driveway in place leading to cleared building site. Camp now and plan for the future, bring your RV, electric is at the build site! Minute’s to Sky access to Caribou Lake in Lutsen! $56,500 MLS#6028429 Jonvick Creek Runs Through It! Enjoy the Sounds of the Creek running by your future build site, Fabulous Lutsen Location just off the Caribou Trail!

MLS#6074179 $55,000

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

MLS#6028619 $67,500

NEW! Cty 44 and Pike Lk Road! 10 acres of high level ground, easy build site at a great price! $55,000 MLS#6076094 20 Acres near Pike Lake, minutes to the new Boat Landing! Driveway is in place, nice shed. Panoramic Wilderness!

MLS#6028569 $69,000 REDUCED! Grand Marais Meadows on County Rd 7, Gorgeous Setting, Super location! MLS#6029849+ $65,000 Quiet Side of Town, a Creek meanders Through, Cleansing. Large lots, surveyed and build ready. Just Imagine, New Construction in the heart of Grand Marais!

MLS#6031883 $54,900 NEW! Gorgeous 42 acres near Pike Lake, Yr Round access, electric at street and INCREDIBLE ridgetop views!

MLS#6073655 $109,900

11 acres yr round access, electric, Nice build site near Pike Lake!

MLS#6073657 $44,900

INLAND LAKE LANDS RUSTIC GETAWAY LAKESHORE, ISABELLA AREA. Mature pines, end of the road location on Swallow Lake! MLS#2300576 $64,900

LUTSEN LAKESHORE ON DEERYARD!

Year Round access, elec/broadband. Maple hillside, Rocky prime shoreline! MLS#6074179 $185,000 REDUCED! Owner is licensed REALTOR

LUTSEN’S ROLLINS CREEK ROAD LAKE SUPERIOR! Build Ready, good buffer from Hwy, Spectacular

CLARA LAKE IN LUTSEN! Wilderness Lakeshore Site with

Views! MLS#6028455 $199,000 MLS#6032772 $499,900 REDUCED! JUST IMAGINE, A MODERN NEW CONSTRUCTION BUNGALOW ON SIMPLE LIVING ON LAKE LUTSEN’S CASCADE BEACH RD! SUPERIOR! A Step up from Thoreau’s

Build it on this Dreamy Parcel, Have Vision!

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

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 $214,000

REDUCED!

cleared build site, driveway in place. Electric at road, 200 ft PRIME shoreline. $189,900 MLS#6033095

CHRISTINE LAKE 10 AC bordering Superior National Forest, Yr Round Access, electric/broadband avail. Hill top build site overlooking mature white pine, cedar lined shoreline on Christine. Serenity Now! MLS#6023288 $99,900 PIKE LAKE LUTSEN SIDE! Premium Shoreline, nice and FISHERMAN’S DREAM GETAWAY, WALTER IS WAITING! End of the bay bordering USFS lands and some Super Shoreline! Call today for details!

MLS# 6027279 $219,000

rocky! South facing build site, boreal forest. Lot 6 Willard Lane, must see! MLS#6031145 $190,000 REDUCED!

NEW! WILLARD LANE PIKE LAKE VIEW LAND WITH LAKE ACCESS! Rugged elevation, great build site. Shared 20 ft access to Pike Lake for $75,000 MLS#TBD

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On Lake Superior

2942 W Hwy 61

68 Trailsyde

Extremely rare opportunity to purchase over 1000’ of beautifully rugged and secluded Lake Superior shoreline with over 30 acres of land. Property is amazing and includes the concrete mansion structure and a guest cabin. Whether you subdivide or keep it as an exclusive retreat, you won’t find another property like this one!

This lovely 3 BR, 2 BA home blends the charm of the cabin with all of the updated modern conveniences. Cast Iron propane stove in the living room, nice for the cold winters. Gorgeous Master Bedroom En Suite, complete with a patio, Jacuzzi hot tub, fireplace & sitting area. The lot consists of 1.5A of mature trees and 254’ of shoreline. Search for beautiful thompsonite stones & enjoy the sunsets from the front deck.

MLS 6026201 $995,000

MLS 6076285 $459,900

4794 Chicago Bay Road, Hovland

Quality built, well designed 3 BR, 2 BA home beautiful with many lovely attributes. The main level features a floor to ceiling cobblestone fireplace that is not only attractive but can heat the house. Fantastic kitchen with plenty of storage, vaulted ceilings, fully updated bathrooms, sunny 4 season porch & multilevel decks.

16 Beargrease Crossing

Spectacular 4BR, 3BA Lake Superior home on a private 5.26 lot that includes a waterfall, along with 276 ft. of ledgerock & gravel beach shoreline. Gourmet kitchen with huge island, stainless steel appliances & a lovely farm kitchen sink; floor to ceiling fireplace; walk out guest suite; many south facing windows for views & sunlight. Includes a large heated garage with a studio.

MLS 6077977

MLS 6074208 $499,900

$770,000

22 E Rosebush Lane Marvel at the views of Artist Point from this stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bath premier home located west of Grand Marais. Must see to appreciate the custom tile work, built-ins, floor to ceiling windows, cobblestone fireplace, decks and expansive gourmet kitchen & much more. Home is complete with AC, back-up generator & oversized garage. Private 2.96 acre lot with 243’ of gravel shoreline.

MLS 6075855 $890,000 REduCEd

Lake Superior Lots PREMIER Lake Superior Shoreline!

1900 E Hwy 61, Grand Marais

Listen to the waves crashing from this 1BR, 2BA year round cabin that is situated at the water’s edge. Relax by the fireplace, or just gaze out the many windows and watch the waves. Sunny with lots of windows and an open floor plan.

MLS 6075220 $289,900 PEndInG 54

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This massively expansive ledge rock shoreline makes this lot one of the most amazing you will ever see on the North Shore. Shared driveway, very deep for added privacy, healthy mix of trees – what more do you want? Each lot consists of approx. 2.3 acres & is 200 ft. wide with significantly more meandering shoreline. Check out the creek that meanders along the western boundary of Lot 2!

MLS TBd LOT 1 - $299,900 MLS TBd LOT 2 - $339,900

2888 W Hwy 61 $239,900

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

4224 E Highway 61 $995,000

Lake Superior mansion ready to be completed. 1000’ of shoreline and more than 30 A of land, price includes 6 lots.

MLS 6076523

Stonegate Rd

Premium lots sited along scenic Chicago Bay on Lake Superior includes a portion of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Trail. Nicely wooded, private, and well insulated from Highway 61, this lot offers an escape with no inconvenience.

MLS 6030329 $189,900 MLS 6030330 $194,900

Homes

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.

176 Camp 15 Loop

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

MLS 6027869 $168,000

MLS 2313220 $149,900 PEndInG

Cabins

23XX County Road 7

Cabin or future home site? Beautiful lot with 6.83 acres, abundant with trails, flowing creek and abutting State land! Include is camper with a nice deck & outhouse.

MLS 6075310 $59,900

1911 Camp 20 Rd

Fully furnished one room north woods getaway with lots of privacy on 40A of wooded land with a wildlife pond and an abundance of recreational trails.

MLS 6073896 $64,900 PEndInG

1473 Gunflint Trail

Adorable one room year round cabin close to the water’s edge of Devil Track River! Convenient location close o town. The land is stunning and complete with trails, bridges, perennial flowers!

MLS 6033277 $159,900

2291 County Road 7

210 Bloomquist Mtn Rd

Spacious custom built country estate with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms all located on 10 acres complete with ponds. This magnificent home was designed and built for horse riding with the large horse arena and fenced in yard allowing the horses to roam around. Added features include an artist’s cabin & Lake Superior Views!

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 6032433 $176,000

MLS 6075061 $699,900

16 CLIFF COVE ROAd

Spacious 4BR, 2BA home with lots of woodwork and old world charm, on a landscaped 4.64 acre lot in Schroeder. Enjoy the open floor plan, with a wood burning fireplace, and the 3 season sunporch, perfect for sunsets.

42 LOdGE LAnE

Whether this is your year-round home or your vacation rental, this 3BR, 2BA home is your beautiful getaway. This fully furnished beauty offers the comforts of the great outdoors and the conveniences of all that Lutsen has to offer.

MLS 6077646 $239,900 PEndInG

1230 W 5th St

Extremely well maintained country home within City limits. The spacious 4 BR, 2 BA house boasts an impressively manicured and private backyard with a lower level walk out to the patio. Two-stall detached garage and asphalt driveway. Move-in ready!

MLS 6077691 $229,900

MLS 6076994 $279,900

418 4th Ave W

E Hwy 61

Solid one room cabin on slab foundation, fully wired & 2 x 6 construction. Cabin is not finished but is ready for immediate usage. Impressive views, 8 acres and a stunning Lake Superior gravel beach, perfect for bon fires.

MLS 6074658 $154,900

Large corner lot, 4BR home. The main floor has an impressive entry to the great room. Vaulted living and dining rooms surrounding the gas fireplace along with huge windows to let the outdoors in. Tastefully landscaped, private backyard, large deck and concrete patio. 5-stall garage and 24x24 workshop for your projects.

MLS 6075590 $375,000

54 Morgan Rd

44 Wild Plum drive

Affordably priced 3BR, 2BA country home with spacious kitchen including a nice dining area, master bedroom En Suite, as well as the office space. This DBL Wide home was built in 2007 & features 1568 sq ft.

Special one room getaway in the woods on 40A of mature trees, abuts Cascade State Park and Federal land! Garage and bonus space is quite functional as it is, or remodel as you desire.

MLS 6073759 $239,900

MLS 6078179 $114,900

61 Mort Meadow Rd

502 2nd Avenue East

Stunning one level 4BR, 2BA home surrounded by 40 acres. Gorgeous kitchen with custom cherry cabinets & granite counters. Features include the spacious dining room, family room, formal living room with fireplace & MBR En Suite with fireplace. Beautiful land w/fields, ponds & abuts to state land. MLS 6075309 $449,900 PEndInG

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Updated & stylish 3 bedroom, 2 bath home conveniently located on a beautifully landscaped yard. Lovely kitchen with many updates and a large island, perfect for cooking & entertaining. Large walkout lower level complete with family room, including a kitchenette – could be used as a rental! Come and check it out!

MLS 6078096 $299,900 nEW

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Inland

Lake

Homes

Pike Lake

Poplar Lake

Greenwood Lake

Imagine your family gatherings in this custom built 4 BR, 3 bath lake home with vaulted ceilings, log beams, wood fireplace & abundance of natural woodwork. Home is quality built complete with a walk out lover level & screen porch. Truly a beautiful lot with 4 acres & 250 ft of shoreline.

VERY private cabin on the coveted Greenwood Lake! 4.59A, 366’ shore, private bay, very accessible shoreline, dock, sandy swimming area, walking trails, mature trees and year round access. Cabin has full bunk beds, indoor dining and propane stove/fridge.

MLS 6019286 $549,900

MLS 6073515 $179,900

d L SO

“Bella Largo.” This carefully maintained, year round 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on a great lot at the west end of Pike Lake. The lot features 155’ of easily accessible shoreline and nearly 2 acres of private land. Whether you use it for your personal retreat or a VRBO, check it out!

McFarland Lake

Looking for a Boundary Waters Canoe Area cabin? This 2 BR cedar log cabin is designed for playing at the lake & features vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, propane fireplace & a large deck. Add’l buildings include a large guest cabin, storage shed AND a sauna! Great shoreline with a nice dock.

MLS 6075052 $370,000 REduCEd

MLS 6075428 $239,900

Birch Lake

d L SO

164 The Grade

Cute, cozy & comfortable 2 BR, 1 BA cabin features a propane stove, propane refrigerator and a cool generator for all the comforts of home from beautiful Two Island Lake. Just 20 mns from Grand Marais

MLS 6076302 $165,000

Wilson Lake

113 Winter Wren Road

This one room cabin is situated on 1.5A with 263’ of shoreline on West Twin Lake. It features all the comforts of home but at a remarkably affordable price. The cabin site offers wonderful views of the surrounding hills and bluffs and the user-friendly lake-shore makes it easy to launch your canoe or kayak.

MLS 6075942 $125,000

Inland

Open lake views on a quiet Poplar Lake lot with a Southeastern exposure provides the opportunity for the perfect building. Septic sites identified and backyard variance already in place.

MLS 6077828 $139,900

d L SO

Quintessential Gunflint Trail log cabin lovingly restored through the years to maintain the charm of days gone by. This ultra charming 2BR, 1BA cabin is perfect for enjoying the lake in the summer and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.

MLS 6077585 $399,900

Wilson Lake is unique with all oversized lots, similar to this one with 4 plus acres & over 335 feet of shoreline, providing lots of privacy. Many improvements in place - a driveway; site prep work - partially completed; a septic system and a well!!! All it needs are your plans.

MLS 6075594 $178,000 REduCEd

Lake

XXX Fireplace Road

41 n Hungry Jack Road

SERIOUSLY! Check out one of the only grandfathered-in Boat Houses in Cook County. This lot features 412 ft of shoreline with 3+ acres plus there is add’l acreage available. Property includes an older rustic cabin, is fully surveyed, year round access & utilities are available.

Lot 8 Wilderness Trail

300 ft of Tom Lake shoreline with spectacular views of the Palisades. Year round access!

MLS 6076298 $97,900

Birch Lake

Lovely lakeshore lot on the north shore of Birch Lake with 209’ of shoreline & 5 acres. Convenient mid-Gunflint Trail location.

MLS 6074808 $99,900

Tom Lake

Enjoy stunning sunsets while overlooking Tom Lake! Year round access, 171’ shoreline, driveway and a cleared building site.

Lots

Onagon Lake nEW

Nice lots just minutes from Sea Gull and Sag Lake with BWCA access. Consists of 1.1 A with 222 ft of shore, electricity and broadband close by.

MLS 6078276 $39,900

MLS 6075434 $249,900

100 Sag Lake Trail

Looking for your own BWCA vacation paradise or a successful, existing rental on the coveted Saganaga Lake? Primary cabin features 2 BRs, 1BA and a spacious open floor plan, perfect for gatherings. Adorable guest cabin with knotty pine woodwork, bath & kitchenette. Large garage, perfect for storing the toys! All of this on 1.3A with 150’of shoreline & dock.

MLS 6075388 $379,900

Onagon Lake nEW

This property has some pretty amazing building spots that take advantage of the views overlooking both Onagon and Cupid Lake. Very private building site with an end of the road location and Federal Land to the west. Property consists of 5 acres and over 1000 ft of shoreline between both lakes.

Condos East Bay Suites Check out these condos located in the heart of Grand Marais on the shores of Lake Superior. Great property if you are wanting a 2nd home or an investment property.

MLS 60782788 $99,900 MLS 6076516 $49,900

Squint Lake

Mid-Gunflint Trail lot with 2.13A & 221’ shoreline. Gently rolling topography, old white pine trees & abuts USFS! YR access, elec & broadband.

unIT 210 MLS 6033341 $329,900 3 BR, 2BA

MLS 6028920 $75,000

unIT 202 MLS 6074935 $319,900

10 Bucks Trail

VERY Private cabin on the coveted Greenwood Lake! 4.59 A, 366’ shore, private bay, very accessible shoreline, dock, sandy swimming area, walking trails, mature trees and year round access. Cabin has full bunk beds, indoor dining and propane stove/fridge.

MLS 6073515 $179,900

3823 Arrowhead Trail

Watch breathtaking sunsets from the large deck on this impressive cedar log cabin nestled in the trees, overlooking McFarland Lake with 311’ of desirable shoreline on McFarland Lake, a direct BWCA lake. Features 2BRs, 3/4 bath, cathedral beamed ceilings, wood floors and lots of windows. Complete generator and solar panel system, drilled well, septic, all designed for year round usage.

MLS 6075429 $374,900

Kemo Lake

AWESOME fishing on this premier Trout Lake. Private lot with 2.34A & 200’ of accessible shoreline. Power & Broadband available.

MLS 6031924 $139,900

Tom Lake

Rare opportunity to find 34+A w/ 600’ of shoreline on a quality Walleye lake. Lot is surveyed & septic sites identified. Potential CD.

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2 BR, 2 BA

Imagine being the owner private owner on this lake? Property consists of 40A surrounded by USFS & 300’ frontage! Rough cabin sold “as is”.

Bluefin Bay Tofte

MLS 6075870 $149,900

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

Poplar Lake

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

unit 32 $275,000 MLS 6044681

MLS 2158160 $52,500

1 BR, 1 BA

Greenwood Lake

unit 38 $319,900 MLS 6074683

Attractively priced lakeshore lot with 4.2A and 300’ rocky shoreline. Coveted trout lake, year round access – perfect for cabin or home site.

2 BR, 2BA

MLS 6073512 $139,900

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unit 61 $564,000 MLS 6032687 3BR, 3Ba unit

nEW unIT 18

$340,000 MLS 6078275 2BR, 2BA

unit 55 $569,500 MLS #6075832 3 BR 3 BA Unit

MLS 6074852 $119,900

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Chester Lake

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Commercial

Acreage

160 Acres – Old Gunflint Trail

Remote, yet not far away from many mid-Gunflint Trail resorts. Incredibly unique chunk of land surrounded by USFS & abutting the BWCA for the ultimate northwoods getaway. Extremely close to Iron Lake. Access is a little rough! MLS 6074802 - $139,900

200 Acres - Camp 12 Rd

Rare opportunity to find 200A of land, primarily surrounded by State and Federal land giving you access to thousands of acres! Close to YR access off of the Arrowhead Trail. Many trails in the area and close to many lakes. MLS 6074853 $159,900

170 Acres - Camp 20 Rd

Heavily forested land that has been replanted with pine trees. Rolling topography, many building sites and hiking trails. Features a gravel pit on the northwest corner and a small wildlife pond to the south. State land to the south & east. MLS 6074422 $149,900

1st Ave West

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

110 Acres - West Highway 61

8 n.Broadway

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

MLS 6029037 $437,900

MLS 6075583 $224,900

Land Whispering Pine – Lot 3

Great mid-Trail location to build your home or cabin! Private lot at the end of Wes Hedstrom Trail, just high enough for a view of Leo Lake. Convenient location near snowmobile trails!

MLS 6077021 $45,000 nEW

Beautiful and affordable lot, with electricity, phone and broadband on site, abuts to State land for added privacy! Build your home and take in the surroundings while staying in close proximity to many recreation options! MLS 6077826 $29,900 nEW

8XA Irish Creek Road

700 feet of Irish Creek frontage. Septic sites have been identified. Irish Creek Road is now plowed in the winter. Year round access!!

MLS 6076853 $26,000

43 Acres - County Road 7

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. Electricity & Broadband at road. MLS 2170711 $299,900

180X W Gauthier Rd

110 acres of privately owned acreage directly abutting Judge Magney State Park, with distant Lake Superior views. Direct access to the Superior Hiking Trail, with plenty of wildlife to observe! MLS 6076073 $110,000

West Hwy 61 – Grand Marais

Attractive & affordable building site with 3+ acres & easy access right off of Hwy 61. Minutes from town and connects to the Superior Hiking Trail. MLS TBd $44,000

Rosebush Hill – Grand Marais

Lot 7 LeVeaux Ridge

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL with mixed zoning (Far-3, R-1 and commercial). Excellent location on the Highway 61 corridor west of town. Property extends north with access of off County Road 7. Owner will split. MLS 2164180 $649,900

COOL lot with 25+A close to Grand Marais, healthy mix of trees, creeks & gently rolling topography. Approx. 800’ frontage on the Fall River with building sites overlooking the river. Whether you keep it all as one lot or subdivide, the options are endless.

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

MLS 6076117 $69,900 PEndInG

Rosebush Hill – Grand Marais

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

MLS 6030911 $33,900 PEndInG

1XX Quist Road

Five acre parcel all set up for your vacation or permanent home with potentially spectacular views of Lake Superior.

MLS 6076218 $57,000

19XX Camp 20 Road

Affordably priced 20 acre parcel with privacy, situated near Federal land to the north. Seasonal access is off of the Camp 15 Loop Road, which is a great area to go exploring on your ATV, Mountain Bike or Snowmobile.

MLS 6076349 $24,900

XX Rosebush Hill – Grand Marais

5.72A of nicely wooded land with gently rolling topography AND approx. 500’ frontage on the Rosebush Tributaries. Year round access, Electricity & Broadband.

MLS 6076178 $33,900 PEndInG

Railroad drive - Lutsen

Sweet 1.7 acre building site located in the heart of Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees – easy building site and near many recreational opportunities.

MLS 6023743 $39,900

80XX Gunflint Trail

Lakeshore access without lakeshore prices! This lot has access to Poplar Lake. Building site already cleared and driveway is in. Build your cabin or park your camper and put your boat in the water.

MLS 2158160 $52,500

XX Wildwood Acres Trail

One mile from Highway 61 in Tofte. Build your year-round home or your getaway. Close to everything the area has to offer. The driveway with culvert is already started--all you need to do is decide on a floor plan and make your dreams come true.

MLS 6031563 $35,000 MLS 6031565 $22,000 MLS 6031566 $32,000

Broadway Ave – Grand Marais

Want to live in the country and yet want access to City Sewer & City Water? Check out this over-sized lot that is located on the Gunflint Trail in city limits.

MLS 6031909 $48,000

County Rd 67 – Grand Marais

Raven Feather Road

MLS 6029973 $39,900

MLS 6075126 $119,900

Enjoy the views of Lake Superior from this 2.24 acre lot. Features year round access, directly abuts State Land to the east, is fully surveyed and has a well-built private driveway.

Seriously amazing Lake Superior views, including Alligator Island from the rock outcroppings on this stunning lot. Property consists of 6.65 acres, end of the road location AND abuts Federal land to the west. Close to town & all amenities

Victory Lane - Hovland

X Snowshoe Trail

Residential lot off the Sawbill Trail in Wildwood Acres. Nicely wooded and waiting for your year-round home or seasonal getaway.

MLS 6031568 $20,000 MLS 6031570 $30,000

MLS 6075749 $55,000

5xx South Shore dr

Excellent location and plenty of development opportunities right off Hwy 61. Consists of 7.1A, zoned R1 and Commercial. Additional R-1 acreage available.

MLS 2170380 $149,900

north Rd – Hovland

Affordably price 20 acre lot that is perfect for a private, year round retreat. Power, phone and broadband available at the road. What more do you need? MLS 6024552 $39,900

NORTH SHORE

MLS 6029971 $69,900 MLS 6029972 $82,000

10 Murphy Mtn Rd - Grand Marais

County Road 7, Grand Marais

W Hwy 61 – Grand Marais

Check out the Lake Superior views from these properties! 2 .7 - 3.48 acres 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 6032536 $25,000 PEndInG

SLEEPER LOT! Dream about your future home while relaxing in the screened in porch. Enjoy the Lake Superior views, 5+ acres of rolling topography, driveway & utilities in place.

Check out this property with 2.27 acres within city limits. Build your home or consider doing a subdivision.

County Road 67

Explore this 20 acre parcel & check out the great building sites overlooking a beautiful beaver pond. Very private and plenty of wildlife in the neighborhood.

Gunflint Trail

Year round 6.46A on county maintained road with amazing views of the lake. The cleared path up the property will help you visualize your future home on the North Shore! Also in close proximity to down town, hiking, biking & skiing trails!

MLS 6073521 $49,900

This non-lakeshore lot on the South Shore Drive of Devil Track Lake is ready for your plans! Build a home, use it for recreation--the choice is yours. Mature trees, gentle slope and a partial driveway.

MLS 6075744 $54,900 SOLd

14x Bloomquist Mountain Rd

Ten acres of mature trees including huge White Pines! Sloping lot with lots of southern exposure for sunshine all year long. Easy drive to town, yet secluded on a private road in a country setting.

MLS 6075850 $59,900

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MLS 6033168 $87,500

County Road 60

Secluded 20 acres located on a County Road with all amenities to include electricity & broadband and is a short drive to town. Lot has excellent views of Lake Superior, abuts State land to the north, close to hiking trails, cross-country ski areas.

MLS 6073592 $99,900

Birch drive

Dream big or dream small--most likely it will involve huge windows facing South! Bordering Cascade State Park, this lot is ready for outdoor activities. Features a partial driveway, 4.9 acres & year round access. MLS 6075803 $79,900

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES

LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES 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 $498,000 PANORAMIC LAKE SUPERIOR.

Impeccably maintained 2 story, 2+ bdrm lake home with 3 season porch. Windows all around, vaulted ceilings, numerous upgrades, loads of finished living space. Workshop, landscaped yard and gardens. MLS#: 6074542 $399,900

PRIVATE LAKESHORE – WILDERNESS LAKE. Eggers Lake is surrounded by t he Superior National Forest

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

CLEARWATER CABIN – PALLISADE VIEWS. This long-

LARGE DEVIL TRACK LAKE HOME.

and has only one private land owner on its shore. This 160 acre island of private property sits within the scenic and rugged Misquah Hills with remote privacy plus a large wildlife pond. MLS#

6076498 $349,900 SEA GULL LAKE LOT – BWCAW VIEWS.

LAKE SUPERIOR CABIN. Nestled into a

hill just around the curve from Cut Face Creek sits this cute 1BR, 1BA cedar cabin. Kitchen, living room, bath & laundry on 1st flr, plus open loft with space for multiple beds. 1.3 acres with 365’ Lake Superior frontage. Close proximity to Grand Marais, but far enough away from the crowds. Septic mound, well & garage complete the picture with spacious big lake views! MLS# 6075543 $365,000 PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY. Beautiful, very private 1.84 acre residential lot with 240 ft of Lake Superior shoreline in the Chimney Rock Platted Development. Premier quality with stunning elevated and panoramic views of the lake.

MLS# 2313197 $199,900 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# 6075213 $189,900

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES HERMITAGE OR HERITAGE – LARGE INLAND LAKE RETREAT. Charming 4-season, 2 bdrm home on 46+ acres with over 1600' beautiful frontage on Two Island Lake. Privacy assured with US Forest lands surrounding you. Lots of wildlife. Walk to the BWCAW! Located just 20 minutes from Grand Marais.

MLS#: 6075756 $749,900

owned and loved 2 bdrm cabin is in nice condition and is the perfect simple BWCAW retreat. Warm, cozy wood interior and stunning lake views, just a short hop to the 200 ft of shoreline. Huge dock and 2.30 acres – room to build! MLS# 6077533

$212,500 WILSON LAKE WILDERNESS - FINLAND. True Solitude! Over 5 acres and 355' shoreline with great build sites near the lake or tucked around the bluff for gorgeous views. Appreciate the stunning sunrises and paddle the bays in a canoe or kayak. Wilson Lake is also a great fishery!

MLS#: 6074552 $199,500

This 10-acre lot has great views and 489 ft of accessible shoreline with a sand swimming beach. Rock outcroppings, blueberries, & pines. Driveway and power are in place with a fantastic building site for your dream lake cabin. Seller willing to divide.

MLS# 6074842 $339,900

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.

LOG CABIN ON POPLAR LAKE.

Beautiful, well maintained Morris-built home with 334' lake shore, diamond willow furniture, stained glass windows, and artistic details. Warm up with the cobblestone fireplace or pot belly stove. Comes complete with a 14' boat and 3 motors. Close to BWCA entry points and more! MLS# 6077851 $334,900

NEW! QUALITY GARAGE ON WILSON LAKE.

The perfect place for your north woods dream. The Timberland garage is well built and provides an excellent cabin while you build your dream home on a great walleye lake. Knotty pine, wood burning stove, outhouse, and dock with 313' shoreline. Year round access. MLS#

6078042 $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

$197,000 PRICE REDUCED! WILDERNESS SETTING - TUCKER LAKE.

A perfect place for your cabin or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. 3.68 acres and 554’ shoreline. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access. MLS# 2309237 $222,900

CABIN WITH BWCAW VIEW ON MCFARLAND.

MLS# 6029644 $199,000 LEVEL LOTS, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE.

These Devil Track Lake lots have easy access from a county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200+ ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here!

MLS# 6033181, 6078259 - $198,900 Each 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 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# 6073686

$175,000 PARK-LIKE FOREST – PIKE LAKE.

Mature woods with maple trees makes a beautiful home site on 225' frontage. Driveway, dock and open camp area are in place. Gentle shoreline with nice south facing views across the lake to USFS forest land. Power and year round access. MLS# 6077393 $179,900

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES

SALIENG PE N D

QUINTESSENTIAL WATERFRONT CABIN. Literally sitting

at the water's edge is this unique, private off grid cabin on a Tom Lake peninsula. Generator power, composting and chemical toilets, gray water kitchen sink and laundry. The 2nd bdrm is in a sleeping cabin steps away from the main.

MLS# 6076725 $170,000 END OF THE ROAD PRIVACY – DEVIL TRACK LAKE. Lrg 10 acre private lot on the remote end of

the lake, with good forest road access. The 255 feet of shoreline is on a level lot with a beautiful point. Driveway and clearing with gentle access to the dock. MLS# 6076947 $160,000

A-FRAME ON POPLAR LAKE.

Classic 2 bdrm, 2 bath A-Frame cabin in a beautiful setting overlooking Poplar Lake. Located at the end of the road with year-round access. Very nice, gentle path to the 156’ of lake shore. Nice mix of trees.

LOG SIDED CABIN ON TOM LAKE. This 2 bdrm, 1

MLS# 6024438 $160,000

MLS# 6074216 $69,900 ESCAPE TO NINEMILE LAKE. Nice, quiet lake

between Tofte and Finland known for its recreational opportunities. Very near the BWCAW. Good snowmobile access to the Tomahawk Trail and miles of trail riding. 2.90 acres, 184' frontage. MLS# 6077701 $59,900

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# 6073911 $51,900 PRICE REDUCED! 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 PRIVATE COVE ON TOM LAKE. Nice private lot with vibrant, wooded 255' lake shore. Desirable old growth cedar grove supports a great build site. Driveway and cedar walk corridor complete. Great recreational opportunities.

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#

LARGE HOME / DUPLEX GRAND MARAIS.

NICE TOM LAKE LOT. Gently sloped 4.34 acre lakeshore lot that would offer some incredible views. Situated in a quiet and peaceful private bay. MLS# 6076728 $110,000 LEGENDARY SAWMILL BAY. Magnificent old-growth cedars and maples frame a corner lot with a high and dry build site. Yearround road access and a terrific wildlife habitat awaits your cabin in the woods. 185' of Caribou Lake frontage. MLS# 6032953 $89,000 TALK ABOUT WILDERNESS! Immerse yourself in a large tract of deep wilderness. 17 acres on Tucker Lake just off the Gunflint Trail. This parcel is tucked up to Superior Nat'l Forest lands with the BWCAW just across the lake. Frontage on the Tucker River, privacy and wilderness all around.

handicap accessible, Lake Superior views.

MLS# 6074189, 6077735 $599,900

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# 6074633 $499,000

LOG HOME MOUNTAIN TOP VIEWS.

MLS# 6077180 $46,000

6030876 $160,000 VIRGIN PINE, GREAT SHORELINE, PIKE LAKE. Two 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.

MLS# 6074687, 6074688 $159,900 each 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 $149,900 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# 6075215 $129,900

GREAT GREENWOOD LAKE LOT.

Tremendous views of the bay and lake. 2.10 acres surveyed and ready to build. A true northwoods setting, nicely wooded, privacy, easy lake access. There is a stubbed in driveway and a building pad. Greenwood lake road is plowed in the winter. MLS# 6076787 $120,000 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# 6032216-18, 6032220 $120,000+

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 $280,000

CARIBOU HIGHLANDS CONDO 113A.

This is the epitome of a northwoods vacation get-away. Ski-in/ski-out from this condo overlooking Bridge Run, offering unreal views of the ski hills. Remodeled exterior and remodeled and updated interior. Walk to Lutsen Mountains activities. Comes furnished!

This 4400 square foot two level duplex is well built and exceptionally cared for. Each level incl 4 bdrms, 2 baths, large kitchens, dining and living areas, utility/ laundry, storage, and a lock out bdrm with bath. Efficient,

The ultimate wilderness retreat - 160 acres surrounded by gov't lands. No one will find you here! The log home is masterfully built and lovingly cared for. Solar power, well and septic. Super nice sauna building. Solitude awaits from this mountain-top retreat.

MLS# 6073745 $499,000 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#6033328 $429,900

BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME.

Nearly 3000 square feet of living space with stunning views of Lake Superior, yet only 2 miles from town. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with an additional loft area. Open design, huge deck, abuts federal land!

MLS# 6075065 $410,000

MLS# 6074164 $85,700

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MARKET, DELI, LIQUOR STORE – HOVLAND. A bustling

TIMBER FRAMED LOG HOME OVERLOOKING TOM LAKE. Charming log

NEW! CHARMING HOME NEAR TAIT LAKE.

This 2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin is cozied up to a giant beaver pond that is part of the Tait River. Updated through the years but still has the lake cabin charm that is often sought after in the North Shore area. Close to the boat landing and borders public land. MLS# 6078290 $304,900

HOME IN PARADISE.

MLS# 6074449 $275,900 LARGE HOME ON THE HILL. Privacy and comfort are yours

This 2 bdrm, 3 bath home enjoys the view and proximity to Lake Superior's beauty without the lakefront taxes. Home could be converted to a duplex for extra income. Huge garage/ workshop with lake-view windows.

in this quality home with huge garage on 40 acres of high land with distant lake views. Remote off-grid living without being too far off the beaten path. Self reliance is all set up for you with a 4 bdrm, 1 bath home that has beautiful living spaces and room to do more as you see fit. A home or retreat, situated close to Magney State Park and Lake Superior. MLS# 6078646

$269,900

REMOTE HIDE-A-WAY.

HOBBY FARM OR LOTS OF IDEAS. Large property with open meadows, gardens, orchards, and a beautiful river waiting for your ideas. The living quarters are located above a 6-stall horse barn. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, lots of open living space. Pole barn, gathering hall and more! MLS#: 6075375

cabin on 78 acres with seasonal views of Tom Lake. Large loft bedroom and covered porch with swing. Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and metal roof. Year-round access. Furnishings and generator included. MLS# 6027412

$159,900 WARM AND COMFORTABLE SMALL HOME – HOVLAND. This charming cottage

has warm pine paneling, oak floors and a very pleasing personality. Lots of light, 4-season porch, nice garage with finished guest space, large decks, yard and gardens. Solar array offsets the monthly bills. Simple living with a small creek and thousands of acres of adjoining public land. MLS#

6075176 $124,900 COMFORTABLE LOG HOME IN BEAUTIFUL WOODS. This 2 bdrm cabin

was set up for a simple lifestyle with solar electric, hand pumped well and composting toilet. Charming living room with stone fireplace, large kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. 12 private acres with mature white pine and cedar.

MLS# 6076755 $139,900 CABIN RETREAT NEAR TWO ISLAND LAKE. This sweet off-grid, log

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.

$199,900

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

MLS# 6029349 $244,000

sided cabin is in excellent condition with plenty of room and a comfortable feel. Located about 12 miles from Grand Marais. Public land adjoins the 20 acre property with many fishing opportunities nearby. MLS# 6073794 $129,900

BEAUTIFUL SMALL HOME. This incredible home has all

you need in just about 120 sq ft of space. Kitchen, full size bed plus sleeper sofa, storage loft, electric and broadband, fabulous deck, fire pit, shed, and a really cool outhouse. Year round living, close to hiking trails. MLS# 6077550

$67,000 PRICE REDUCED! NORTH SHORE RETREAT. A little one room cabin waiting

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# 6030800 $329,900 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 $144,900 each

PRIME COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN.

Two acre-sized lots with Highway 61 frontage-road access and great visibility in downtown Lutsen. Nice creek borders the east property line, nice mature forest. Great location for a small gallery, retail or restaurant. A residential lot is available adjoining to the north.

MLS# 6032971 $97,900 PRICE REDUCED! • MLS# 6032972 $89,900

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 END OF THE ROAD – PANORAMIC WILDERNESS RIVER VIEWS.

You won't find a more remote and spectacular location – incredible Brule River views. The charming and comfortable cabin sits on almost 80 acres with an unspoiled view from the deck unlike any other in Cook County. Over 1100 feet of river frontage. Canoe or kayak in the wide and wild stretch of river just north or Magney State Park. Make this your own secluded wilderness get-away. MLS# 6076100 $249,900

SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT.

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.

Remote 80 acres ,10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land. 700’ of Durfee Creek frontage.

MLS# 6074739 $36,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES COTTAGE HOME ACROSS FROM LAKE SUPERIOR. This cute home

sits just across the highway from the big lake shoreline. The 2 bdrm, 1 bath cottage has wood floors, beamed ceilings, and a warm, comfortable feel. Septic and well, a small shed and 11 acres of privacy.

MLS# 6030154 $167,900 PRICE REDUCED!

GREAT HISTORY, GREAT LAKE. Devil Track

Cabins is a long standing seasonal resort on the beautiful north shore of Devil Track Lake. The 5 charming cabins + owner’s cabin each have a private setting and lake view. Great beach with docking for guests. A wonderful family retreat! MLS# 6033556,

6033557 $374,900 PRICE REDUCED!

LOG HOME ON FLUTE REED RIVER.

MLS# 6024638 $149,000

Charming homesteader log cabin with pasture. The river flows beautifully through the property. Private and secluded setting with some high views and heavy timber. The cabin is large and comfortable with a drilled well for carry-in water. MLS# 6077654

$132,900

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RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE BRULE RIVER RETREAT. Remote 40 acre parcel with small bunk house, covered camp shelter and outhouse. Walk the path to the river with 660' shoreline where you can launch your canoe and fish this placid stretch. Surrounded by wildlife and thousands of US and State Forest land. MLS# 6076495 $99,900 CROWN CREEK – FINLAND. Incredible 40 acre parcel with 700' of gorgeous river frontage. It's a unique property with a healthy mix of varied trees, forest floor growth, native plants and endless amounts of privacy! Just a short distance from downtown Finland, lakes, and trailheads. MLS#: 6075954 $90,000 PRICE REDUCED! 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.

WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION.

MLS# 6030517 $89,900

Three 40 acre lots with 600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded. MLS#

6073876 $59,900 or MLS# 6073877 $69,900 or MLS# 6073878 $74,900. HIGH PROPERTY, DRIVEWAY, CREEK FRONTAGE. This 25 acre parcel has great southern exposure

and views from a nice building site at the end of a long driveway. Very private setting and frontage on Irish Creek. This property is ready for your cabin in the woods, with good solar potential and lots of seclusion. Easy year-round access.

MLS# 6077020 $69,900 NICE HOME SITE NEAR GRAND MARAIS.

Nice elevation and views from this 6.75 acre lot off of County Rd 6 just minutes from town. Frontage on Little Devil Track River, with lowland and highlands. Nice forest and privacy for your home or cabin in the woods.

MLS# 6031740 $51,000 FLUTE REED RIVER HOME SITES. These two heavily

wooded parcels have the seclusion of 11-13 acres and about 330' frontage each on the trout stream Flute Reed River. Access is easy from frontage on a county road. Power and broadband are available. These lots are the perfect place for a retreat property or a year-round home.

MLS# 6030884, 6030885 $49,900 each 500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful

rolling land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. MLS# 6029353 $37,000

LAND/BUILDING SITES 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. Power at road. Seller willing to subdivide.

MLS# 6032474 $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# 6076511 $279,000

TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles

across Lake Superior – incredible 180 degree views! Private drive and buried power in place. 15+ acres with nice mature trees and public lands on 2 sides. More land is available. This site will rock your world. MLS#

6033563 $249,900

LAND/BUILDING SITES BEAUTIFUL LAND, TUCKED AWAY PRIVACY, LOG CABIN AND POLE BARN. This 36 acre parcel is tucked up against the

"Hovland mountain range" with mature forest, easy road access and a moderated Lake Superior climate. Charming log cabin/home plus lrg 34' X 56 pole building. Build a future home amongst the pines and with a lake view. Property can be split, utilities are nearby.

MLS# 6076757 $229,800

ACREAGE ADJOINS WILDERNESS - LAKE ACCESS. This 42 acre parcel includes

400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail.

MLS# 6024602 $179,000 INCREASINGLY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL. 190 arces fully surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich

variety of trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands. MLS# 6029820 $139,000

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# 6032712 $112,500 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.

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# 6033463 $64,900 NEW! GREAT LOCATION FOR YOUR HOME.

7.5 acres located just 5 miles from Grand Marais on County Rd 7 blacktop. Some lake views, good building sites, driveway and a tiny cabin set up for your camp outs until you build. MLS# 6078360 $64,900 ROLLING LAND, PINES, HOME SITES. Two 10 acre parcels of heavily wooded land within 10 minutes of Grand Marais. Great location with remote feel near trails and thousands of acres of Federal land, yet close to town and the big lake. County road with utilities.

MLS# 6076524, 6076539 $62,900 - $64,900 MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE. Heavily wooded 6.45 acre parcel

with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. MLS# 6023465 $54,900 SUNNY 5 ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Beautiful sunny hillside with distant Lake Superior views. This is country living only 2 miles from Grand Marais. Large lot, great home sites with abundant wildlife. Driveway partially in place. MLS# 6077083 $54,900 DEEP WOODS NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Two 5+ acre lots adjoining USFS land with power/phone/broadband. Great location near Grand Marais with good road access and very secluded location with mature trees. Ready for you to build your country home. First time on the market. MLS# 6076518/6076517 $49,900

– $52,900 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#: 6075981 $48,900 NEW! NICE 20 WITH BEAVER POND.

MLS# 6027383 $111,000 TWO INCREDIBLE LUTSEN PARCELS. Driveway, electric/

The driveway and trails are in place on this nice 20 acre parcel with maples, cedar and variety of forest types. Large beaver pond adds a water feature for wildlife! MLS# 6077902 $45,900

LARGE LAND, PINES, PRIVACY AND PIKE LAKE VIEW. Outstanding property with adjoining USFS lands,

This mature maple forest is enchanted and full of neat places to build a home or cabin. Rough driveway was put in years back. Trails lead to public lands. Good road access. MLS# 6077903 $45,900 BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND. This pine studded 7 acre property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. MLS# 6024601 $43,000 BEAUTIFUL WOODED LUTSEN LOT. Beautiful level lot with an open build site for your cabin or new home in a quiet and peaceful area of Lutsen. You'll be minutes away from every type of north-woods activity, including Lutsen Mountains and Superior National Golf Course. MLS# 6033068 $34,900 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 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Nice 6 acre parcel of mixed forest land only 6 miles from town! Great site for nature lovers, birders and wildlife watchers. The shared driveway is already in and there is a transformer on the property for easy electric access.

broadband, survey and a cozy camper/RV are all set on Lot 3, while Lot 4 offers unending privacy as it abuts federal land. Christine Lake public boat landing is within walking distance with Poplar and Tait rivers nearby as well. MLS# 6032903 $109,500 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 $90,000 LARGE UNDEVELOPED CITY TRACT.This large Central Addition property is perfect for a lot development plan, or as a private home site. City utilities are close, street access on two sides. Many possibilities. MLS# 6076673 $89,900 good access on Murmur Creek Rd, and even nice views of Pike Lake. Launch your boat just a half-mile away. Nice planted red pine, power/ broadband close by. MLS# 6074689 $84,900 LAND NEAR WILSON LAKE. A special piece of the Northwoods – 16 acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake! USAowned forest is your backyard. Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. MLS# 6028685 $80,000 HIDDEN GEM IN HOVLAND. Explore the 40 acres of seclusion with dramatic views from the south facing bluff. Enjoy the beautiful mixed forest and abundant wildlife. It even has a small gravel pit for your future building needs. The neighbors have electricity and the road has been kept open all winter through a road association.

MLS# 6076192 $75,000 RESIDENTIAL OR RESORT COMMERCIAL LAND.

5.9 acres between Tofte and Lutsen on the Onion River Rd. Resort Commercial allows rental cabins and businesses - a wonderful opportunity. Beautiful mature cedar forest, seasonal view of Lake Superior. MLS# 6032988 $74,900

FORTY WITH PONDS – COUNTY RD FRONTAGE.

This 40 acre parcel has beaver ponds, adjoining federal land and easy access with frontage on County Rd 14. Just 15 minutes from Grand Marais, this would be a great large home parcel, or rec land with 1000s of acres of USFS lands on the west border.

MLS# 6076727 $69,900 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITES. Just minutes from Grand

Marais on black top County Rd 7 are two 5+ acre lots with easy access to power and Broadband. Good building sites. MLS# 6033035 -

$42,900 • MLS# 6076972 - $64,900 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

NEW! MAPLES ON SECLUDED 20 ACRES.

MLS# 6074736 $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 $33,000 REMOTE SECLUSION/HUNTING LAND. Forty acres of

remote seclusion with Flute Reed River frontage. Good hunting area. Rough access, but walk or ATV. Adjoins State land to the north, with thousands of acres of USFS lands north of that. Want privacy? Here it is!

MLS#: 6075271 $29,900

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www.RedPineRealty.com • (800) 387-9599 Fax (218) 387-9598 • info@RedPineRealty.com NORTHERN WILDS

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Talk to Terry! Terry R. Backlund Broker/Owner

Lori A. Backlund Real Estate Agent

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 117 W 6TH AVE W. GRAND MARAIS, MN

1620 E HWY 61 GRAND MARAIS, MN

New Listing

207 E DEERYARD RD GRAND MARAIS, MN

EAST PINE MTN. RD. GRAND MARAIS

6.7 acre parcel. Close to GM MLS# 6074988 Price: $39,500

New Listing

3 Bedroom 3 Bath 3800 Immaculate sq. ft. MLS# 6078106 Price: $337,500

4 Bedroom 5 Bath 2 Car Garage Huge home at 3900 sq. ft. MLS# 6077992 Price: $334,750

864 sq. ft. home 2 Car Garage 7.26 Acres MLS# 6078073 Price: $174,900

4449 E HWY 61 HOVLAND

200X ONGSTAD RD. HOVLAND

10 ONGSTAD RD. HOVLAND

5712 E HWY 61 HOVLAND, MN

2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1500 Sq. ft. 2 Car Garage 420 ft. Lake Superior shoreline MLS# TBD Price: $499,900

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2350 Sq. Ft. Timber Frame, Superior view 2 Car Garage w/ Studio and Workshop MLS# 6030848 Price: $329,900

Beautiful 200 ft. of Lake Superior shoreline on 7 acres. MLS# 6029661 Price: $249,000

338 ft. of Lake Superior on 14.53 acres. 1 Bedroom Cabin, Garage, Dock MLS# 6029532 Price: $319,000

4800 E HWY 61 HOVLAND, MN

COUNTY RD 7 GRAND MARAIS

8550 W HWY 61 SCHROEDER

3 Bedroom 2 Bath 2800 Sq. ft. 3 Car Garage 455 ft. Lake Superior shoreline 4.40 acres MLS# TBD Price: $649,900

7.70 acre parcels with Lake Superior view. MLS# 6074596 and 6074598 Price: $64,900

15 MEMORY LANE LAKE SUPERIOR GRAND MARAIS

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4 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Superior home MLS# 6033571 Price: $454,900

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home + 1 Bedroom Cabin. 200 ft lakeshore 3.1 acres MLS# 6074467 Price: $499,900

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CATCHLIGHT

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