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Explore, Relax, Have Fun! If the folks along the North Shore seem a little frazzled, please forgive them. It’s been a long summer. The tourist season roared to life in May and hasn’t slowed down since then. Due to unexpected difficulties and delays in the arrival of the foreign youth that comprise much of the service industry’s work force, many businesses have been short staffed. When fall arrives, their student workers return to school. But the visitors keep coming. You can’t blame them. Fall is the finest time to explore the North Shore. The forests are ablaze with color, the temperatures are comfortably cool and the world moves at a somewhat slower pace than it does during the height of summer. You may not be alone on the hiking trails and along the shore, but you’ll have some elbow room. You can relax and take in the beauty of this place. If you are willing to talk with strangers, you never know who you may meet out there. It may be someone like Holly Watson of Thunder Bay, who shares a story in this issue about her first motorcycle trip around Lake Superior. We heard about Holly’s adventure a while back and asked her to write about it for Northern Wilds. She writes with a distinctive style we think you’ll enjoy. October is the month when the days become noticeably shorter as we make a steady march toward the Winter Solstice. That’s why we chose it as the month to feature lighthouses, the iconic beacons that guided Superior mariners for over a century. In this issue, Kelsey Roseth catches up with Lee Radzak, the long-serving director of the Split Rock Lighthouse historic site. Mike Creger reports how Two Harbors has restored its lighthouse with the establishment of an on-site bed and breakfast. We also travel all the way to the top of the lake, where a replica of the Slate Islands’ Patterson Island lighthouse rises over
the cozy community of Terrace Bay. Elle Andra-Warner caps off the issue with some historical lighthouse tales. Spoiler alert: Not all of them have happy endings. You’ll find a number of stories about traditional fall activities, too. Maren Webb gives her suggestions for where to have a picnic. Ali Juten (congratulations newlywed!) explains the mystique of bow-hunting. Gord Ellis tells us why he is still crazy about deer hunting after all these years. Chuck Viren brings us along on a late-season paddle into the Boundary Waters. Anyone who has driven the highway between the international border and Thunder Bay has likely marveled at the surprising amount of farmland. Julia Prinselaar gives us an insider’s look at changes taking place in local farming and how it may grow in the future. Kathy Toivonen features another local agricultural product: Bay City Cider. On the spooky side of things, we take a look at a couple of unusual tours offered in Duluth. Jimmy Lovrien takes us inside the Nopeming Sanatorium. Duluth’s dark history is a subject of tours offered by a Duluth company, reports Kelsey Roseth. We are proud to sponsor the kick-off of the Caravan du Nord music tour at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 14. Also, we congratulate Nancy Haarmeyer of Grand Marais, who was the winner of our Fall in Love with Thunder Bay Sweepstakes. She will enjoy a stay at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott, experience the Northern Delights Harvest food event at one of the city’s restaurants, and will have tickets for We Will Rock You at the Magnus Theatre and for a Lakehead University Thunderwolves hockey game. Have fun Nancy! Follow us on Facebook to learn about our sweepstakes and contests.—Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt
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TLC brought this lighthouse out of the dark ages TWO HARBORS—Those who stay at the Two Harbors Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast write many comments about their experiences there. One thing is common among them: Staying a few nights in a working lighthouse is a unique bucket list item. But it’s the extras around the lighthouse that guests also write about in this Lake Superior harbor city. Aside from a beacon that has flashed over Agate Bay since the lighthouse station opened in 1892, nearby are working iron ore docks with the incoming and outgoing of ships that first necessitated the navigational aid. A long pier jutting into the bay provides closeups of the ore operation. Trails along the lake front, between Agate and Burlington bays, keep adventuring guests close to the big water.
Certain areas of the B&B are shared, like this dining room. | LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Guests also say Two Harbors is a respite from the congested Canal Park in Duluth and even the busyness of Grand Marais in high season. You can lope around the city, shopping and eating and just sightseeing without waiting in lines. History also makes it into guest comments. The B&B is run by the Lake County Historical Society, which has its home in the nearby train station. The society has historical maritime and pioneer displays across the lighthouse grounds and in its museum at the train station. It also runs the 3M Birthplace Museum nearby. Part of the latest history here is the restoration of the lighthouse station and creation of the B&B. Twenty years ago, the state of the Two Harbors Light Station hit rock bottom. In the summer of 1997, the one man who knew the intricacies of the aging boiler died. For years, the lighthouse heating system had been limping through winters, threatening even more damage to the deteriorating state of the 50-foot tall main structure that houses the beacon and lightkeepers quarters. The handful of buildings around it needed help as well. Paint was peeling. Roofs leaked. Walls were streaked and crumbling. The grounds were choked with weeds. And, in the fall of 1997, the light went dark. For the first time in 105 years, there was no working beacon sweeping over Agate Bay. The U.S. Coast Guard hadn’t paid much attention. Because of technological advances in seagoing navigation, lighthouses had become relics of the early 20th century. The Coast Guard still owned the station in the 1990s but had been leasing it to the historical society, which in turn provided tours with entrance fees that didn’t come close to providing enough profit to cover lighthouse upkeep. At the time, the much more visible Split Rock Lighthouse farther up the North Shore was bringing in 10 times more visitors. By the late 1990s, people noticed how shabby the Two Harbors Light Station had become. One person wanted to do something about it. Liz Donley was a frequent visitor to Agate Bay, where the Duluth
The Sonju Trail is located near the B&B. | MICHAEL CREGER
The Two Harbors lighthouse is distinctive for its red brick, and is the only Lake Superior structure that continually shines its beacon. | MICHAEL CREGER woman let her Labrador dogs swim. In 1996, she ran into a friend who had been living in a rental space at the lighthouse. That’s when Donley got a closeup view of the woes surrounding the place. “It was pretty derelict,” Donley said. She has a soft spot for old buildings, she said, and had experience in restoration, a passion that allows buildings to tell “what their original glory may have been.” Donley said she approached the historical society about volunteering to fix the place up. Members didn’t get why a person would do that, she said, but eventually she was allowed to dress up the grounds as a test to her commitment. She worked on flower beds, used the old fishing boats for displays, and planted 1,000 daffodil bulbs. It was family and friends who helped her that summer of 1996. “I guess they realized I seemed to be true to what I was saying,” she said.
What had been a novel business model 20 years ago has mushroomed into the norm as communities around the Great Lakes try to save their lighthouses, he said.
So Donley was there the next year when things seemed so dire. A plan was hatched with a friend who had “business sense” to fix up the lightkeepers residence for use as a bed and breakfast. Revenue from that enterprise could go toward keeping the station from falling into disrepair.
A 20 percent discount for rental of all the rooms at the station has proven popular, Sando said, allowing groups of eight to 10 people. The former skiff house outside of the lighthouse is the most popular option as it has private quarters. The three rooms in the lighthouse have shared common areas.
Donley and the historical society looked for volunteers to help, and money. The society estimated it would take $200,000 to get the station back in shape.
The iconic red-brick lighthouse tower, with its shining beacon, is always open for public tours through the museum at the railroad station.
In 1998, the Coast Guard happily transferred ownership of the station to the society. By the summer of 1999, the B&B was open. Donley said everything wasn’t exactly how she envisioned but at least the place looked loved again.
Gone are the days of crisis, Sando said. “We’re not just putting out fires.”
Mel Sando, the current executive director of the historical society, said the bed and breakfast has never been busier. It brings in enough to be self-sustaining with a regular maintenance schedule.
Donley had a bemused laugh when told it’s been 20 years since those dark days for the lighthouse. She hasn’t been to the station in some time but still holds a vow she made all those years ago. “I would promise to be the godmother of the lighthouse.”—Michael Creger
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Leaf miners NORTH SHORE— October is a fantastic month to look at leaves. Red maples may be past their peak, but other species hold their fall colors longer, and variations in microclimates allow beauty to ripple across the landscape in eccentric patterns. If you’re lucky, you can find a rainbow of hues on just one hillside. While the long view is scenic and gorgeous, the short view can be fun, too. Leaves that once were high in the windswept canopy now crinkle under your feet in drifts. Often the patterns found there— in the fallen leaves—are just as fascinating. Squiggly lines are probably my favorite pattern to admire in a leaf and I’ve been happy to find some good ones. These wildly meandering, partially transparent squiggles are typical of the trails left by leaf miners, a group of insects (including moths, sawflies, flies and beetles) whose larvae feed on the insides of a leaf between its “skins.”
The squiggly, widening tracks of a leaf miner present a record of the tiny larva growing up. | EMILY STONE
Channels cut into a water shield leaf by a midge larva. | EMILY STONE
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On a sugar maple leaf I found recently, the trail seemed to tell a story. The drama began near the base of the leaf, where the path of the leaf miner started out slim, about the width of a felt-tipped pen. The line itself was composed of a dark center stripe and paler, translucent edges. It recorded the growth—essentially the childhood—of a moth larva of the species Glaucolepis saccharella. The larva excavated the mine by eating a juicy substance called “mesophyll” out from between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaf. As I traced the widening trail with my finger, I imagined the larva growing bigger as it fed. Eating means pooping, and this caterpillar both deposited pellets of frass and wiggled its tail back and forth at a near-constant rate. The result was a dark, zig-zag line down the mine that looks just like a fancy stitch on a sewing machine. Near the end of the mine, a wide, clear section represented the caterpillar’s final day before its metamorphosis, when it joined the “clean plate club.” After that, the larva popped out of the leaf, dropped to the ground, and formed a cocoon to overwinter before completing its metamorphosis to a moth next spring. Even with the larva long-gone, examining the widening trail in the leaf felt like watching my Facebook friend’s kid grow up before my eyes.
Tiny moth larvae live inside the stems of aspen leaves. | EMILY STONE The squiggles of leaf miners aren’t the only fun pattern to look for in the sweet-smelling drifts of autumn leaves. I love walking through an aspen stand when about half the leaves are down. Sunbeams glitter through the golden canopy. Sunlight sparkles from raindrops perched on the waxy confetti scattered thickly across the path. All is not yellow, though. Sometimes I see just one leaf bearing a bright green trapezoid like a little flag near the base of one side of its midrib. Occasionally, almost every leaf in the pile sports that same patch of green. These little blemishes on the golden leaves are actually a testament to how
Each splash of green was caused by a single moth larva. Back in July, a small, brown moth laid an egg on the leaf petiole (stem). By September, a translucent larva hatched and bored into the petiole, causing the stem to swell a bit into a small gall. Munching its way up inside the leaf under the cover of darkness, the larva interrupted the mechanisms the tree normally uses to draw chlorophyll out of the leaf during the waning days of autumn. The result was a little green island in the yellow aspen leaf. All of that happened while the leaf was still high in the canopy. By floating with its home down to the ground, the larva is able to steal a few more bites of food from its emerald pantry, and then take advantage of the cool, damp, microclimate on the forest floor to safely pupate. Fall beauty doesn’t stop at the forest edge. Have you paddled through a patch of water shield lately? Their palm-sized, oval leaves often form great mats in the same habitat as water lilies. In autumn, their brilliant bursts of red and yellow paint the lakes with a spectacular mosaic of color. And just like the other leaves, wa-
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Like the leaf miner in the maple, a midge larva carves curving trails on the water shield leaf—but with two big differences. First, the trails are not interior mines. The larva actually cuts the upper epidermis of the leaf away, scrapes off the good stuff, and sews the leaf shards back together with silk to make a roof over the channel. This setup attracts moisture, and you’ll always notice a film of water along the raised length of the squiggle. The larva needs that air to breathe. What else does the larva need? We’re not sure. For the first half of its life, the tiny midge larva is MIA. Between egg and leaf, scientists have yet to discover how the larvae survive. Only when half-grown do the larvae find themselves a water shield leaf and start channeling. This results in another difference from the maple mine—the trails in water shield are the same width from start to finish, since the larva does less growing during their construction. Most of us are content to admire autumn leaves as they turn hillsides to rainbows, but you never know what drama and what mysteries you might find if you take a closer look.—Emily M. Stone
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Bowhunting: It’s more than the hunt DULUTH—Whether you’re a hunter or not, harvesting meat in general is a massive amount of work. With a bow though, it is not just about the moment in which the arrow is released; it is the time put in before the hunt that matters. In Minnesota, to legally harvest big game during archery season, you must pull no less than 30 pounds at or before full draw. Even then, a true sportsmen’s goal is to humanely take big game, meaning that they should have full confidence that their shot will be deadly. That means that a hunter pulling back 30 pounds of draw weight needs to be in close enough range to the animal to make a clean shot. This is why practice and physical fitness are critical to be a successful bow hunter.
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Before archery season, a hunter typically shoots countless practice shots from varying distances and vantage points to ensure that they can shoot consistently. Repetition is key. If the shooter changes how they hold the bow, grip it differently, are fatigued, etc., the shot will likely be off. Some bow hunters even use archery training aids, like an Accubow, to improve their draw strength on the off-season. It is not all about the hunting, though. In fact, an estimated 12.4 million people 6 years old and older used archery equipment recreationally in 2015, according to the 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. Matt and Kirbie Haas of Duluth also fit into that demographic. Though they are avid bow hunters, archery is also a year round past-time for them. In the winter and spring, they shoot target archery in local indoor leagues. In the summer, it’s outdoor, 3D targets and hours upon hours preparing for hunting season. And, of course, once archery season starts in September, their time is spent in the woods hunting as much as they can until December 31, when the season ends. “To me there is so much more that goes into hunting with a bow, there is so much skill and preparation that goes into it,” said Kirbie. “Being at full draw with a bow is a crazy feeling. It’s almost like you black out.” Kirbie, a nurse, grew up in southern Minnesota in a family that rifle hunts, but didn’t get into bow hunting until 2014 while she and Matt were dating. She was a natural and, with enough practice, she was confident enough to shoot a deer in her first year of bow hunting in the Duluth city hunt. Matt rifle hunts about one weekend a year with Kirbie’s family but didn’t grow up in a hunting family himself. He discovered his passion for bow hunting in 2008 when he was an intern at an archery accessory manufacturer, then called Field Logic. To learn, he read books, watched videos, and joined archery leagues to teach himself the sport; it has been all about bows ever since. Today, he is
Kirbie’s first deer with a bow in 2014. In the Duluth city hunt, an archer must first take an anterless deer before they can shoot a deer with antlers. | ALI JUTEN an engineer at the same archery accessory manufacturer, now called FeraDyne Outdoors in Superior. His work day is spent improving and creating the latest and greatest archery accessories and technology. “You just don’t get the same feeling hunting with a gun. You put in months and months of practicing, and there is a sense of pride you get when you actually seal the deal,” Matt said. The newlyweds are even spending their honeymoon hunting elk in Oregon. It will be Kirbie’s first time elk hunting, but one of Matt’s favorite animals to hunt. The work doesn’t stop at the hunt. The couple also processes their own meat. Spending hours meticulously separating the meat into different cuts to fill the freezer full of months worth of meals. Though the grocery store is the more convenient option to buy meat, the Haas’ find bow hunting much more rewarding. “Just knowing you did something that not a lot of people can say that they have done. Filling your freezer and not having to go to the grocery store for meat, it is a great feeling.”—Ali Juten
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Extra apples become cider THUNDER BAY— If you want to experience a taste of the big apple on Park Avenue, you don’t need to go to New York City. Roots to Harvest is serving up apple cider from its location on Park Avenue in Thunder Bay. Roots to Harvest is an organization that pairs agriculture with youth through programs in employment, education and community. So when a local resident with apple trees and an overabundance of apples called to ask if the organization would like to have the fruit, the idea to market a potential product seemed as easy as falling from a tree. This year marks the third year that Roots to Harvest has been collecting and processing apples from urban trees to produce Bay City Cider, an unsweetened, non-pasteurized, soft (non-alcoholic) cider. “Thanks to the generosity of our neighbours, we have a list of people who have apples to donate,” said Kim McGibbon, program co-ordinator at Roots to Harvest. “And this year, we’ve added to the list.” To collect the fruit, a SHOW (Seasonal Horticultural Outdoor Workers) team and volunteers show up with gear and equipment. Apples cannot touch the ground, so a tarp is placed on the ground and the crew uses ladders and picking poles to collect the apples. Only apples that have been picked or fall on the tarp during picking are used in the cider. The SHOW crew consists of two senior staff and up to seven youth workers who could be participating in one of Roots to Harvest programs or volunteering for school hours. After the apples are collected, they are refrigerated until there is enough fruit to power up a cider press, which mashes the whole apples to pulp very quickly, McGibbon said. The cider is made at one of two Roots to Harvest community garden loca-
tions, Volunteer Pool or Victoria Park; and all that is required is electricity and water. Since a variety of apples—even crab apples—are used, each batch of cider has its own flavor. Sediment and pulp are not filtered out, and no sweeteners are added, which is the difference between cider and juice. The cider is then frozen in two litre jugs, ready for sale at $8 each. As the cider is not pasteurized, the drink must be used within five to seven days after thawing, according to the Roots to Harvest website. But it can also be re-frozen. Everyone who donates apples receives a jug of cider. A fair exchange, since, before the enterprise, the apples might have ended up as bear food or in the compost, as many owners don’t have the equipment to get the apples. “People are just glad that (the apples) are getting used and not wasted,” said McGibbon. The production of cider offers the opportunity for youth to be engaged in local agriculture, employment, and volunteerism in the community. It also offers a nice transition from school to employment for youth, said McGibbon. Last year, an estimated 250 litres of cider was produced, and this year’s bumper crop will ensure another successful season. Apple cider is traditionally used for mulled drinks served at Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. Mulling spices include cloves, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, and orange peel; and can be sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Bay City Cider can be purchased at Roots to Harvest, 297 Park Avenue, Thunder Bay. Visit rootstoharvest.org to learn more. —Kathy Toivonen
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Former staff members of the nursing home and unauthorized adventurer seekers have reported seeing the ghost of a young girl exploring the upper floors. Graysmark, who leads many of the tours, doesn’t buy it. Though she said she was less sure now than when she first began leading the tours.
According to Graysmark, Orison’s longterm vision for the property might include a community for adults with autism, an orphanage, or a women’s shelter. At one point, they were hoping to open a charter school. Graysmark said their goal right now is “to save the building. We just want to save it.” The proceeds from tour ticket sales are going to first fix the leaky roof and then to renovate the auditorium to its original state.
The potential for the paranormal even led the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures” to film an episode released in 2015.
“If we can continue to do the tours in the dilapidated part of the building, then we can at least be using the building for a higher purpose,” Graysmark said.
The evening tours, which focus on the paranormal, are almost always full while the day tours, which focus on the history of Nopeming, are about half full. Graysmark said it is common for former employees of the facility to join the tours. From May through October, tours begin at the gate on Nopeming Road, just off Thompson Hill Road, and walk along the roads weaving in and out of the property. Upon entering the chapel—located in back of the main building—visitors are then free to explore 47 rooms on the third floor of the west wing before being led around to the auditorium and kitchen.
The main reason the property has remained in disrepair—and one of the reasons it became too expensive to remain open—has been the lack of water. Graysmark said Orison is working to gain access to city water from surrounding communities. Nopeming is open for tours in October. | JIMMY LOVRIEN
In the meantime, Orison will continue to lead tours and rent the old sanatorium out to groups hoping to investigate the paranormal, or film TV shows and movies requiring an abandoned hospital on set.
multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme. Vennes Nopeming, roughly translated to “in donated much of the property to the Fithe forest” in Ojibway, opened in 1912 to delis Foundation, which eventually passed To purchase tour tickets, visit nopemhouse tuberculosis patients. As demand it on to Orison in 2009. ing.com.—Jimmy Lovrien grew, Nopeming added more buildings. The location was chosen for its breeze, which medical professionals believed could help fight TB. In 1971, the facility officially became a nursing home, 5 weekends, Sept 30 - Oct. 29 + Mon., Oct. 9 (holiday) which was then closed for good in 2002. Over 20 attractions for families!
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Have you heard about Duluth’s dark history? DULUTH—You may think you know all about Duluth’s not-so-pleasant past. The Glensheen murders? Check. The lynchings in 1920? Check. The sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald? Check. It turns out, there’s much more we don’t know. That’s where The Duluth Experience’s Dark History Tours come in. “Basically, [we cover] murders, gun fights, tragedies, disappearances, and some of the local hauntings,” said Dave Grandmaison, The Duluth Experience’s co-founder and CEO. In 2012, he and Kris McNeal formed the small business after noticing a lot was happening in Duluth—between the growing craft beer scene, outdoor recreation opportunities, and development of the Duluth Traverse—but something was missing. “There was no tour company in Duluth,” he said. “It was really strange that
there wasn’t anyone doing what we are doing,” said Grandmaison. “Eventually we were like, ‘Maybe that somebody should be us!’” Today, the company does exactly what its name suggests—gives an experience to more than 2,100 locals and tourists each year. Trips span from behind-the-scenes brewery tours to photography workshops to outdoor adventures like ice floe kayaking, with multiple options in between. As far as the Dark History Tours go, it’s the third year The Duluth Experience has hosted these trips and its team has plans to introduce guests to new, scary storiesthis year, amid the popular classics. “Things like Rat Avenue and the RedLight District in Canal Park, and the Pirates of Park Point,” said Grandmaison, going on to list new topics including the hauntings in West Duluth and a deep-
The Duluth Experience hosts various types of tours, including the Dark History Tour. | THE DULUTH EXPERIENCE delve into the history of Blacklist Artisan Ales’ building. The Duluth Experience has a core, dedicated team who conducts extensive research to find sordid stories we haven’t heard of, like the Duluth Dukes bus crash. Team member Kyle Chisolm leads the self-proclaimed “history geeks” among the staff including Nick Schutz, Tim Shorter, and Harrison French. “They spend time in the library going through old newspaper articles looking
for interesting things to add. Sometimes its serendipitous and you stumble across a cool story, other times you hear a story from someone in the community you’re talking with,” said Grandmaison. The team weaves comedy into an energetic experience which engages guests, rather than lecturing them about local history. “People are looking for something different to do in Duluth. And they want to do something where they can combine
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Prepare to have a great time learning about Duluth’s dark history and getting a little spooked in the process. | THE DULUTH EXPERIENCE learning and fun, in a way that they can also have a memory of doing something really fun with their friends or their family,” said Grandmaison. If you scare easily, the growing company has lots of other options on their website and are regularly adding new experiences. “Essentially, our mission is really simple—our job is to connect our guests to the City of Duluth in more meaningful ways.” Head over to their Facebook page or website (theduluthexperience.com) for the latest tour dates and details on present and upcoming experiences. —Kelsey Roseth
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The lovely lighthouse in the center of town TERRACE BAY— Lake Superior has two North Shores. One, best known to Minnesotans, is their own 150mile stretch of shoreline between Duluth and the Canadian border. The other, call it the geographical North Shore, is best known to Ontarians and extends across the top of the lake. While both North Shores are wonderfully scenic, the Ontario portion has sweeping grandeur that must be seen to be appreciated. Hills high enough to be called mountains are buttressed by sheer palisades; all overlooking an azure Lake Superior bejeweled with islands, many capped with mountains of their own. This is a wild and lonely landscape. The human population lives in a handful of small communities: native reserves and former mill towns. The only surviving pulp mill is in Terrace Bay, but you wouldn’t know that if you stopped for a meal or a casual stroll through the business district, because the mill property is located in the forests outside of town.
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The replica lighthouse in Terrace Bay offers a view of the distant Slate Islands. | SHAWN PERICH
What you would see instead is a tall replica of a lighthouse that is the town’s icon and observation post. Climb the metal stairs to the observation deck and you can look across Lake Superior to the Slate Islands. Formed by an ancient meteor strike, the archipelago is a provincial park and home to population of woodland caribou, the original inhabitants of the North Shore’s forests. On the far side of Patterson Island, facing Superior’s open expanse, the actual lighthouse is perched atop a rocky bluff. Turn the other direction and you can look down upon the town’s business district, forming an interconnected crescent of stores and shops. This is a working town, not a tourist village, so most of the stores provide small town necessities. Then again, those necessities include a newly opened art gallery and soon-toopen microbrewery, appropriately named Lighthouse. Local restaurants feature tasty menus, too. The wild side of Terrace Bay is unique. On the west side of town, you’ll find Aguasabon Falls and Gorge, with a breathtaking view of the river pitching over a precipice and then roaring through a rocky gorge. When the water is high, the sight is simply amazing. The site is also the eastern trailhead for the Casque Isles Hiking Trail, which follows the rugged Superior shoreline from Terrace Bay to Rossport, a
total distance of 53 km. There are several access points along the way. What truly sets Terrace Bay apart from other North Shore communities are its sand beaches. Beaches? Yes, beaches. Interspersed among rocky points and outcrops are sand beaches that may run a mile or more. Even on a hot summer day, you’ll find ample elbow room. In fact, you may hardly see anyone at all. The most accessible beach is at the mouth of the Aguasabon River, just past the tidy, ninehole municipal golf course. The river also contains a sheltered boat access to Lake Superior complete with docks and a special, accessible kayak launch designed so that people with physical limitations can get into a kayak. The boat access is also the jumping off point for adventure. The Slate Islands are less than 10 miles away. You can head out in your own watercraft or explore the islands with a local charter service. Either way, you can expect to find stunning scenery, possibly see a caribou and, if it strikes your fancy, find great fishing for native lake trout. All in all, in Terrace Bay you can find the best of what the North Shore has to offer.—Shawn Perich
Good Times Await
North of the Border
Enjoy two weeks of special prix fixe meals with the Northern Delights Harvest, held Sept. 26-Oct. 7. Participating restaurants in the Waterfront District will offer meals for $25 to $35. This year’s restaurants are: Nook Thunder Bay, Tomlin, The Foundry, Bight, The Sovereign Room, Red Lion Smokehouse, El Tres, Portside, The Silver Birch, and In Common. This is a great opportunity to try something new and celebrate the local culinary scene. facebook.com/ northerndelightstbay Visit the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for new exhibits, starting with “On the Trail” by Denise Smith; on display from Sept. 29-Nov. 26. Another exhibit, “Kohesion” by Quentin Maki, will be on display from Oct. 6-Nov. 19. An opening reception for both artists will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. theag.ca Join the Red Lion Smokehouse for Celtic Night, held every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. There will also be live music on Oct. 7 by Southern Comfort and Oct. 14 by Jen Metcalfe. Other events include a game night on Oct. 11, music bingo on Oct. 21 and quiz night on Oct. 25. redlionsmokehouse.ca The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium will host three big performances this month, starting with Chris de Burgh & Band on Oct. 9. Held at 7:30 p.m., enjoy a night of his greatest hits and live cuts from his brand new album, A Better World. On
Oct. 15, Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon will perform a tribute concert to John Denver, held at 8 p.m. Lastly, The Mavericks will celebrate the release of their new independent studio album, titled Brand New Day, with a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. Tickets can be purchased online. tbca.com The Magnus Theatre will perform Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth, held Oct. 26-Nov. 11. Written by Drew Hayden Taylor, the play follows Grace, an Indigenous woman who was adopted by a white family. Grace is asked by her birth sister to return to the reserve for their mother’s funeral. Afraid of opening old wounds, Grace must find a place where the culture of her past can feed the truth of her present. Don’t miss this funny, heartwarming story about coming home. magnustheatre.com Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will play at Marina Park on Friday, Oct. 27 as part of the free Movie Nights on the Waterfront series. This special Halloween screening will start after sunset (roughly 6:30 p.m.) and concessions will be available. Remember to bring warm clothing, a blanket and a lawn chair. thunderbay.ca/movienights
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Lee Radzak dressed up as a historic lightkeeper. | BRUCE ROBERTS
A Lifetime Commitment to LIGHTHOUSE HISTORY By Kelsey Roseth
The historic Split Rock Lighthouse was built in the 1920s, serving more than 40 years before it was decommissioned. | MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Think back to the last time you visited Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site, soaking in its deep-rooted history and gazing upon its spectacular views of Lake Superior. The experience is moving, no doubt about it. Now, imagine if you lived there...
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ee Radzak and his family have called the historic site home for the past 35 years. That’s how long he’s served as the site’s manager, living in one of the lightkeeper’s houses—which is quite the commitment.
When you take a moment to consider that employees today spend, on average, about 4.2 years in one position before moving on to another job (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2016 data), his 35-year tenure at Split Rock, and his total of 41 years with the Minnesota Historical Society, becomes even more impressive. He let us in on his secret: “Keep [work] fun. Not just for you, but for the people you work with too.” Radzak grew up in the Twin Cities and developed a fascination for Minnesota history early on. In 1982, after a six-year stint working as an archaeologist, Radzak accepted a position as a modern-day keeper of the remote 1920s lighthouse, fog-signal building, and 25-acre site that’s surrounded by Minnesota’s 2,260-acre Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. Radzak is responsible for research, preservation, maintenance and interpretive planning of the 11-building site and its historic collections, and managing a team of five year-round and 35 seasonal staff members. “It’s surprising how much the position today mirrors what the lightkeepers did in the early days,” said Radzak. Split Rock’s first lightkeepers acted as North Shore tour guides for the flood of tourists that came to the area once Highway 61 was built. The difference is that early keepers kept the beacon going all night, which is no longer necessary as modern technology made the famous beacon obsolete. Today, the 107-year-old lighthouse, which sits on top of a picturesque 130-foot cliff, receives about 160,000 visitors each year—adding up to millions of people since Radzak started his role. In the past 35 years, he’s managed three major projects: one building, and then doubling the visitor’s center square footage to accommodate crowds, another major preservation and stabilization project on the historic buildings and grounds, and importantly, one in 2011 that successfully designated the light station as a National Historic Landmark. Other regional treasures on this list include Historic Fort Snelling, Glensheen Historic Estate, and Grand
Split Rock Lighthouse sits atop a picturesque 130-foot cliff. | MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Mound, a prehistoric burial site in northern Minnesota. “The biggest thing is all the attention it receives. People love it,” said Radzak, mentioning how the high visitation promotes further improvement. “There is so much interest on a statewide level, that the state legislature is willing to support it when it comes to bonding requests and preservation projects.” Part of what makes the lighthouse worthy of national designation is its intricate Fresnel lens that’s still intact. “It’s one of the only lighthouses in the country I know where they left the intact lens assembly in place when the lighthouse was taken out of service,” said Radzak. The U.S. Coast Guard took over responsibility for all lighthouses from the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1939. When the Coast Guard’s mission changed, along with navigation technology during the 1940s and 50s, lighthouses became a low priority. The Coast Guard removed the valuable lens assemblies from most lighthouses, placing them in storage to protect them from vandalism. Split Rock’s lens was one of the few that were spared when the lighthouse was decommissioned in 1969. Today, Radzak is focused on finishing a cultural and landscape report he’s spent years on, which outlines the lighthouse’s history and details how to expand its accessibility, diversify its audience, preserve its historic integrity, and increase security, among other things. It’s hard to narrow in on Radzak’s most memorable moments during his tenure, but one to note is when he completed a project to interview an original lightkeeper and about six of the “Keeper’s Kids” that grew up onsite back in the day.
“Getting the true history right from their mouths,” said Radzak. “That was exciting to be able to talk to them.” He also earned the American Lighthouse Council’s lifetime achievement award, called the Francis Ross Holland, Jr. Distinguished Service Award, the Association for Great Lakes Maritime History’s 2013 Award for Historic Preservation, and Lake Superior Magazine’s Achievement Award in 2014, while remaining active in the North Shore communities. A unique challenge Radzak faced over the years is maintaining a work and family balance. Radzak and his wife Jane raised their children John and Anna, who are now grown, in the fishbowl-like setting amid the bustling, growing crowds with frequent questions and interaction with visitors. “It’s their home,” he said. “They’ve had to learn to accept that part of the job. Sometimes it’s easier to do than other times.” For relief from the public eye, they find refuge at their Cook County lake cabin in the summer and enjoy winter vacations when possible. You’d think since he’s worked 35 years at the same job, Radzak would be eager to retire. Far from it. Radzak has plans to rebuild a storage barn that was burned down in the late 1960s. He also has a slightly complicated problem to address: he’s lived at his work site for his entire career. “It’s hard to know where we’re going to go from here,” Radzak said. Guaranteed when that time comes, it’ll be an adventure. NORTHERN WILDS
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By Breana Roy
So Much Art, So Little Time With new exhibits, an art tour and artist talks, there’s more than enough art to explore this October. View artwork by more than 40 artists during the Art Along the Lake Fall Studio Tour, taking place at 14 locations throughout Cook County (Sept. 29-Oct. 8). Then, chat with Canadian Inuit and Alaskan Siberian Yupik artists during the Inuit Premiere at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais, held Saturday, Oct. 14. And be sure to check out the Plein Air exhibit at Johnson Heritage Post in Grand Marais, on display now until Oct. 29.
Sivertson Gallery will also host artist Kat Corrigan and her Mostly Otters exhibit, Sept. 30-Oct. 8. Shown here is “Otter Portrait.” | KAT CORRIGAN
This stonecut, titled “Tiguaq” (Adopted) by artist Ningiukulu Teevee, can be seen at the Sivertson Gallery Inuit Premiere. | NINGIUKULU TEEVEE
Ryan Tischer’s photography will be on display at Lakeside Gallery in Duluth from Oct. 7-31. This piece is titled “Awakening.” | RYAN TISCHER In honor of lighthouses, this Split Rock Lighthouse watercolour, by Stephen Emms, can be found at the Lighthouse Gallery in Terrace Bay. | STEPHEN EMMS
Titled “Total Restoration,” Mike Rada painted this Cessna 190 airplane at the Grand Marais Airport during Plein Air. | MIKE RADA 16
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Beethoven and Beyond: A Night at the Symphony
April 2017-May 2018
Arctic Wolf Exhibition: Featuring the Photography of Heidi Pinkerton International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org
BY CASEY FITCHETT
Classical music aficionados will only find one fully-professional orchestra in the 1,290 miles (2,077 kilometers) between Toronto and Winnipeg: the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO) team is comprised of 30 musicians in the orchestra, one music director, one conductor-in-residence, and five office staff working to promote, produce and create experiences that audiences will treasure long after the performance. Variety in the types of shows the symphony orchestra produces guarantees that there is an option to suit just about anyone who enjoys classical—and even pop—music. From Masterworks to Pops, Classical Plus and Family-oriented shows, the variation in show style hopes to attract a range of generations and even musical preferences. Cassandra Blair, liaison officer with the TBSO, has worked for the organization for almost two years. In addition to being a point of contact for outside inquiries, she also coordinates volunteers and writes preview articles for the different shows. “Masterworks concerts highlight some of the greatest music from the classical canon. A Masterworks concert will give you the ultimate, quintessential classical music experience. All Masterworks concerts take place at the beautiful Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, which is an amazing venue in terms of its acoustics for the orchestral music,” said Blair. “This season, the orchestra will be performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 at the third Masterworks concert, which is one of classical music’s most celebrated pieces to ever exist.” A slight deviation from traditional classical performance is what the TBSO has
May 5-Dec. 21
1000 Words Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma
May 26-Oct. 21
Boom Town to Ghost Town: Taconite Harbor Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org
Aug. 1-Oct. 21
Various Artists on Display Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org
The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra will perform a Symphony Spooktacular on Oct. 29. | TBSO dubbed “Pops.” For the past few years they have worked with Jeans ‘n Classics, a group whose passion is to blend pop and rock acts with symphony orchestras, to produce recognizable pieces for a general audience. “This year, the TBSO will perform with Jeans ‘n Classics in a Bowie & Prince show. The Pops series opens on October 14 with an exciting show called ‘The Symphony Goes to the Movies,’ which will feature some soundtrack favourites from timeless films like Titanic, Jurassic Park and Star Wars,” explained Blair. The Hilldale Lutheran Church hosts the intimate, up-close Classical Plus concerts and the Family shows are instrumental in instilling interest in the next generation of musicians. One of the most popular family offerings of the year is the Halloween-themed Symphony Spooktacular. Both the audience and the musicians dress up for the performance, which will take place on October 29. Under the direction of conductor-in-residence Simon Rivard, the show will feature music from Harry Potter, Psy-
Grand Marais artist Deke Burnham creates beautiful beaded jewelry, such as rings, necklaces and bracelets. Each piece is different and he even incorporates geodes into some of his jewelry. Burnham is self-taught and began making jewelry about two years ago. His work, “Each Unique by Deke,” can be found at Joy and Company, as well as Ron’s World Rocks, Silver and Gems, both located in Grand Marais.
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cho, and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Working in the schools is also a main focus of the TBSO. The TBSO aims to reach as many elementary students as possible through four program formats. Link Up, which is one of the most popular avenues with the elementary school students, is an internationally-used program that pairs orchestras with students in local communities. The program, which was developed by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute in New York, culminates with a concert that involves the students singing and playing recorders along with the orchestra from their seats. The TBSO is also preparing to perform at a “Symphony Virgins” night on October 25 at the Italian Cultural Centre, aimed at including casual fans and beginner symphony-goers. The Northern Lights series (formerly Cabaret) will feature local talent and will “present an adventurous, unique repertoire that will explore classical music beyond the orchestral canon.” More information tbso.ca.
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Pacific Northwest Native Art from the William J. Saul Collection Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma
Sept. 8-Nov. 12
Reservation Pop: Wendy Red Star Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org
Sept. 15-Oct. 27
In Situ: Studio 101 Artists Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Forever Home Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org
Sept. 15-Oct. 29
Plein Air Exhibition Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org
Sept. 19-Nov. 12
Plein Air Painters: America’s Industrial Landscape Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma
Sept. 29-Oct. 28
Beneath the Reflection: Sam Shahsahabi (reception Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.) Definitely Superior, Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com Fight For Your Life: Christian Chapman (reception Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.) Definitely Superior, Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com
Sept. 29-Nov. 26
Breana’s Pick OF THE MONTH
On the Trail: Denise Smith (reception Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.) Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca
Sept. 30-Oct. 8
Mostly Otters: Kat Corrigan Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, sivertson.com
Oct. 2-31
Patricia Miller Showing (reception Oct. 2 at 5 p.m.) Art & Soul Gallery, Ely, elyartandsoul.com
Oct. 6-Nov. 5
Printmaking Exhibition Baggage Building Arts Centre, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/artscentre
Oct. 6-Nov. 19
Kohesion: Quentin Maki (reception Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.) Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca
Oct. 7-31
Ryan Tischer: Photography (reception Oct. 7 at 1 p.m.) Lakeside Gallery, Duluth, lakesidegalleryduluth.com
Oct. 10-March 2018
Modern(ism) Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma
Oct. 14, Saturday
Inuit Premiere Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, sivertson.com
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FREE DAY AT THE DENTIST Healthy Smiles for Cook County Youth Monday, October 23rd, 2017 The Oral Health Task Force will be sponsoring another “Free Day” at Grand Marais Family Dentistry on October 23, 2017 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
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.
For more information : www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org
Fall Events at Sivertson Gallery Mostly Otters — Kat Corrigan
Sept 30–Oct 8, 2017 Fireside chat with the artist and demo on Sat, Sep 30, 1–3pm.
Art Along the Lake Studio Tour
Sept 29–Oct 8, 2017 Unique handcrafted works created in Cook County.
Inuit Premiere 2017 Sat, Oct 14, 2017
Innocent Owl, etching & aquatint, Ningiukulu Teevee
Do you raku? We do!
Sat, Oct 7, 2017 :: 10am–3pm A fan favorite with Richard Gruchalla and Carrin Rosetti.
Lise Lunge-Larsen and Kari Vick book signing
Sat, Oct 21, 2017 :: 1–3pm Author & illustrator sign their new book, “Seven Ways to Trick a Troll.”
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1pm and 3pm :: Throat singing performances 6pm :: Fireside Panel Chat All Day :: Artist Ningiukulu Teevee and guests join us to chat about art and traditions of the Kinngait Studios in Cape Dorset, Nunavut.
Honky-tonk heroes Trailer Trash will perform at the ACA during the Caravan du Nord festival. | SUBMITTED
CARAVAN DU NORD Oct. 14, Saturday
Presented by the Minnesota Music Coalition, the 7th annual Caravan du Nord tour kicks off in Grand Marais with a day of free artist workshops, music industry networking and performances by honky-tonk heroes Trailer Trash, New Orleans swing band Patty & The Buttons and Grand Marais trio Lake Effect. Sponsored by The Current and Northern Wilds Magazine, the Caravan du Nord is a traveling showcase of Minnesota music made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. It brings 18 bands and solo artists to six theater venues in Greater Minnesota for all-ages performances, workshops and community engagement. The Caravan du Nord brings together different regional and local artists to each community to perform together on stage, creating a unique, multi-genre concert. Along with Grand Marais, other Caravan du Nord locations are Austin, Fergus Falls, Red Wing, Worthington and Detroit Lakes. Free artist workshops will be held from 3-5 p.m. at the Community Center 4-H Building; learn from musicians about the art and business of making music. Then, meet the performers during a free social hour with food and drinks at 6 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts, followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Concert tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at: aca.tix.com. northshoremusicassociation.com
NORTHERN DELIGHTS HARVEST
Sept. 26-Oct. 7 Thunder Bay’s newest culinary celebration, the Northern Delights Harvest festival, is back. From Sept. 26-Oct. 7, your favorite downtown restaurants will offer prix fixe meals for $25 to $35. This is the perfect opportunity to discover delicious cuisine and celebrate the local culinary scene. Participating restaurants are: Nook Thunder Bay, Tomlin, The Foundry, The Sovereign Room, Bight, Red Lion Smokehouse, In Common, Portside, The Silver Birch and El Tres. facebook. com/northerndelightstbay
New Orleans swing band Patty & The Buttons, will perform alongside Trailer Trash and Lake Effect during the Caravan du Nord festival in Grand Marais. | SUBMITTED
ART ALONG THE LAKE: FALL STUDIO TOUR
RANDOM ACTS OF POETRY
Sept. 29-Oct. 8 The new Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour will feature a variety of unique, handcrafted artwork by more than 40 artists at 14 locations throughout Cook County. Locations include home studios, as well as galleries with guest artists, such as Frykman Art Studio, Betsy Bowen Gallery and Studios, Last Chance Fabricating, Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery, the Grand Marais Art Colony, and Ron’s World Rocks, Silver and Gems. All locations will be open daily, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. visitcookcounty.com/arts
PUMPKINFEST
Sept. 30-Oct. 29 Enjoy over 20 family-friendly attractions at the 23rd annual Pumpkinfest at Gammondale Farm. Located in Slate River (near Thunder Bay), Pumpkinfest will feature contests, such as the Needle in a Haystack Photo Contest, local food, games, a tractor-pulled wagon ride, races, prizes and more. Pumpkinfest is open rain or shine from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10. gammondalefarm.com
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Oct. 1-7 Definitely Superior Art Gallery presents 25 of Thunder Bay’s finest professional spoken word poets and singer-songwriters performing for the public in a weeklong series throughout the city. Now in its 13th year, Random Acts of Poetry is an initiative to promote literacy, art and poetry in places where people live their everyday lives. See and hear the Definitely Superior Poetry Construction Crew as they randomly bring urban interventions to our public venues, schools, coffee shops, markets, transit, radio and more. Schedules will be available at the gallery and online. definitelysuperior.com
HAUNTED FORT NIGHT
Oct. 5-29 A terrible darkness has awoken in the secluded community of William’s Town. Its dark whispers are carried on the wind and its terrifying cackle bubbles in the river. William’s Town is overrun by the Witches Plague! 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. nightly. Recommended for ages 12 and up; adult only tours are also available. Reservation required. fwhp.ca/haunted-fort-night
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The North Shore Health Care Golf Scramble will be held Oct. 7-8 at the Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen. | SUBMITTED short run, tricycle ride and crawl through a tunnel. 5k runners, walkers, family and spectators are invited to ride the North Shore Scenic Railroad to the new starting line on the Lakewalk at 40th and London Road. Boarding starts behind Fitger’s at 8 a.m. Proceeds from this event will support the Erick Peter Person Children’s Cancer Fund and Union Gospel Mission. Race registration required. dccharvestrun.com
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Oct. 7, Saturday Beatles fans won’t want to miss the Hard Day’s Night Beatles Tribute Concert, featuring four musicians onstage in character as John, Paul, George, and Ringo; wearing perfect stitch-for-stitch replications of the suits made famous by the Beatles. The band focuses on performing songs exactly as the Beatles themselves did, with authentic Vox, Hofner, Gretsch, Rickenbacker, and Ludwig instruments. The show will be held at 7 p.m. at the William Kelley High School auditorium in Silver Bay. Tickets are $20 at the door; high school students and younger are free. northernlakecountyartsboard.com
FROM FARM TO FORK WITH BETH DOOLEY
Oct. 7, Saturday Join award-winning author, journalist and food expert Beth Dooley at Drury Lane Books in Grand Marais for a conversation about the local food scene and developments, concerns and history unique to Minnesota. Dooley is the author of In Winter’s Kitchen: Growing Roots and Breaking Bread in the Northern Heartland. She’s also written six cookbooks, including Savoring the Seasons of the Northern Heartland, with Lucia Watson. From Farm to Fork, hosted by Drury Lane Books and Cook County Whole Foods Co-op, will take place at 7 p.m. Attendance is free and open to the public. drurylanebooks.com
DULUTH HARVEST RUN
Oct. 7, Saturday It’s time for fall fun with the annual Duluth Harvest Fun & Run. Limited to the first 600 runners, a 5k run/walk will be held at 9 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Youngsters ages 3-6 can race in the free Tiny Tyke Triathlon at 11 a.m., featuring a
HCE CRAFT SALE
Oct. 7, Saturday Sponsored by Douglas County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE), the annual Craft Sale in Superior will feature local and area crafters displaying a variety of homemade items. There will be a bake sale, a quilt raffle and refreshments available. Admission is $1 and includes a door prize ticket. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food or hygiene item, which will be donated to a local food shelf. Those donating will receive an extra door prize ticket. The Craft Sale will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds multipurpose building. superiorchamber.org
NSHCF GOLF SCRAMBLE
Oct. 7-8 The North Shore Health Care Foundation will host its 22nd annual Golf Scramble Tournament at the Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen. This year, golf play will be expanded from one to two days, times of play will be more convenient and on course games will be enhanced with prizes. Saturday activities start with a pasta buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the golf scramble at 1 p.m., followed by a prize reception. Any four person teams that golfed on Saturday are eligible to golf the competitive challenge on Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. Join a team or put together your own. Registration required. northshorehealthcarefoundation.org
INUIT PREMIERE
Oct. 14, Saturday The annual Inuit Premiere at the Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais will feature exquisite sculptures and carvings by Canadian Inuit and Alaskan Siberian Yupik artists. Held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., join artist Ningiukulu Teevee and guests to chat about the art of throat singing, living in the Arctic, and the traditions of the Kinngait Studios in Cape Dor-
set, Nunavut. At 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., enjoy Nunavik-style throat singing performances by Nina Segalowitz and Taqralik Partridge. A fireside panel chat with all guests will be held at 6 p.m., including William Huffman of Dorset Fine Arts. The Grand Marais Art Colony will also hold activities Oct. 1213, with an artist collaboration between Ningiukulu Teevee, Betsy Bowen and Kari Vick. sivertson.com
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THUNDER BAY EMPTY BOWLS
Oct. 15, Sunday The 18th 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 pair of quilted placemats donated by the Thunder Bay Potters Guild, Waterfront Potters and the Empty Bowl Quilters. 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 at the Baggage Building Arts Centre, Fireweed, George’s Market and Kabab Village. emptybowlsthunderbay.com
CLOWNS AND OTHERS
Oct. 20-21 Join the Minnesota Ballet for two nights of silly, playful fun with Clowns and Others. Watch as they dance, romp and mime their way through a range of human emotions and experiences, whether arguing over an oversized lollipop or balancing on a ribbon tightrope, all to live piano accompaniment of the Proko-
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Take your photo with Murray the Moose during Moose Madness. | VISIT COOK COUNTY fiev Piano Miniatures. The performance also features guest musicians Erin Aldridge and Alexander Sandor, with new work by emerging choreographer Isaac Sharratt of the Milwaukee Ballet. Both performances will be held at 7 p.m. at the DECC Symphony Hall in Duluth. Tickets can be purchased online. minnesotaballet.org
MOOSE MADNESS
Oct. 20-22 The annual Moose Madness Festival in Grand Marais, hosted by Visit Cook County, offers lots of fun, family-friendly activities, with the chance to
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earn Moose Bucks in exchange for prizes. Attend Moose-a-Rama with the Muffin Man at Drury Lane Books, pin the antlers on the moose at Voyageur Brewing, and decorate your own caramel apple or moose cookie at Gunflint Mercantile. Try you luck with the Moose Medallion Hunt, enter the Northern Wilds Moose Poetry Contest, and join in the Moose Mosey run/walk in Harbor Park. And don’t forget to take a selfie with Murray the Moose. See the Moose Madness insert in this issue for more information. visitcookcounty. com/calendar
FAMILY WEEKEND October 19 - 22 FRESH CUT WEEK October 25 - 29 featured instructor STEFAN NORDGAARD WINTERER’S GATHERING November 17 - 19 featured speaker JON TURK
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FALL INTO ART: FAMILY WEEKEND
Oct. 20-22 The Grand Marais Art Colony will host family activities for all ages over the MEA weekend. There will be a free mask making class from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20; select from one of several animal masks and decorate it with your own, unique look. Also on Friday, paint-a-tile with Joan Farnam from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. (pre-registration required). On Saturday, all skill levels and ages can help make a bowl for the Empty Bowls fundraiser with Hannah Laky. Tuition is $5 a session and pre-registration is requested; 3-4 p.m. and 4:15-5:15 p.m. Other Saturday activities include making glass coasters with Mary Bebie (tuition $35 a session) and creating a one-of-akind monoprint on a plexi-glass surface and printing it on a professional press (tuition $5). grandmaraisartcolony.org
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE
Oct. 21, Saturday The Sawtooth Mountain Challenge is a single-track mountain bike race that functions as the main fundraiser for the Superior Cycling Association’s trail maintenance fund. Held at the Pincushion Mountain recreation area in Grand Marais, races start at 9:30 a.m. with the 1.5 mile kid’s race. All other races start at 10 a.m. Distances include 22 miles, 15 miles and 8 miles. There will also be coffee, food and bike mechanics on-site. Preand post-ceremony events will be held at the Voyageur Brewing Company, featuring awards and door prizes. Race registration required. superiorcycling.org
JAKE FORSMAN MEMORIAL CAR SHOW & BURNOUT COMPETITION
Oct. 21, Saturday In honor of his son Jake Forsman, Al Forsman is holding the first annual Jake Forsman Memorial Car Show in Ely, featuring a unique mix of classic and modified cars. Medals will be given 22
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in 12 different categories and half of the registration fee goes to the Jake Forsman Memorial Scholarship for individuals seeking vocational training in the trades. Then, watch or register for the freestyle burnout competition. There will be a burnout pit consisting of over half a block of city street surrounded by concrete barriers. The car show and burn out competition will be held from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in front of the Ely City Hall on Chapman Street; free for spectators. facebook.com/elycarshow
FREE DAY AT THE DENTIST
Oct. 23, Monday Sponsored by the Oral Health Task Force, the Grand Marais Family Dentistry will offer another Free Day for Cook County children and young adults up to age 26. Free Day includes an exam, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride and sealants. Appointment slots fill up quickly, so call now. There will also be free fluoride well water testing to any home where children through ages 26, as well as pre-natal moms, reside. This offer includes day cares and grandparent’s homes. More information can be found online. northshorehealthcarefoundation.org
FRESH CUT WEEK
Oct. 25-Oct. 29 From the forest to the lathe to the table, Fresh Cut at the North House Folk School celebrates green wood turning on lathes of all types. This year, Swedish woodturner Stefan Nordgaard of the esteemed craft school Saterglaten, will offer coursework, public demonstrations and a talk on his travels around the world to study woodturning. Coursework includes spindle turning, turning on a pole lathe, a deep dive into Scandinavian ale bowls, photographing your work, chainsaw use and safety, and work in painting and embellishment. Students who enroll in any course offered Oct. 24-Nov. 1 are invited to enjoy evening community gatherings, talks and field trips. northhouse.org
BEFORE I WAKE RELEASE PARTY
Oct. 27, Friday Brandon Cole is bringing the release of his latest film, Before I Wake, back home to Grand Marais. Held at the Grand Marais Playhouse, catch the world debut of this horror/thriller short
The Cook County Curling Club Halloween Open Bonspiel will feature costume contests and prizes. | SUBMITTED film, brought to you by Death Calm Studios. Based in Duluth, Death Calm Studios is an independent production company founded by Cole in 2011. Along with the debut film, Cole will be screening all of Death Calm Studios short films. There will also be a short Q&A with the film makers, a meet and greet, and more. The release party will be held from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free; donations accepted. facebook. com/deathcalmstudios
more events. Happy Halloween!
HALLOWEEN OPEN BONSPIEL
The Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth presents Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Activities include trick-or-treating, hourly costume contests, face painting, games, a pumpkin patch to play in and a special creepy critters animal exhibit. lszooduluth.org
Oct. 27-29 Join the Cook County Curling Club for the 7th 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 to have a fun bonspiel experience. 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
HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES
Enjoy Halloween themed events throughout October and see the Northern Wilds calendar for
The Glensheen Mansion in Duluth is opening its doors for a free, self-guided Night at the Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Doors open at 6 p.m. glensheen.org Travel aboard the William A. Irvin for a Duluth Haunted Ship Tour, Oct. 5-28. Tours are held every Thursday through Friday at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. duluthhauntedship.com
The Superior Spooktacular Halloween community event in Superior will begin with a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. Then, the Pumpkin Patch will take place from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., with games, live music, bounce houses, vendors and free pumpkins for the first 200 people. At 2 p.m., head over to the World of Wheels for Spooktacular skating; save $2 from the admission if you come in costume. superiorchamber.org Zeitgeist Arts in Duluth has a big week of Halloween events planned, called Zeitgeist’s Halloweek, held Oct. 22-29. There
Nina Segalowitz will perform Nunavik-style throat singing at the Inuit Premiere, held Oct. 14 at Sivertson Gallery. | SUBMITTED will be kids movies with trick-or-treats, a horror film in the Zinema every night during the week, a dog fashion show on Oct. 27, the annual Renegade Theater Halloween Dance Party on Oct. 28, and Zombie Brunch in the café on Oct. 29. zeitgeistarts.com The annual Halloween Carnival at Birch Grove Community School in Tofte will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29. There will be bingo, kids games, cookie decorating, tasty foods, a cake walk and prizes. Wear a costume and bring the whole family. AmericInn in Silver Bay will be holding a Halloween Celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 31, featuring trick-or-treating from 4-6 p.m. There will also be prizes for best costumes and best decorated doors. Head to the Miller Hill Mall in Duluth on Oct. 31 for some free Malloween Trickor-Treating. Held from 5-7 p.m., activities include a photo booth, multiple costume contests with prizes and free Halloween candy. facebook.com/millerhillmall
NORTH SHORE READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL
Nov. 2-5 Held in Grand Marais, the North Shore Readers and Writers Festival locates, celebrates and fosters the literary arts and engagement with the written word. Readers, writers and book professionals will all
find a multitude of opportunities through which to learn and engage, including classes, readings, panel discussions, craft seminars and more. The Grand Marais Art Colony will host a full exhibit hall populated by presses, book professionals and booths, including: Minnesota Historical Society Press, University of Minnesota Press, Drury Lane Bookstore, Grand Marais Public Library, Coffee House Press, North Shore Press and more. Festival authors and book professionals include: Mary Casanova, William Kent Krueger, Kari Vick, Peter Geye and Kathryn Savage. Festival registration required. grandmaraisartcolony.org
BLUEGRASS MASTERS WEEKEND
Nov. 3-5 The 27th annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend at Lutsen Resort will feature instrumental workshops and a concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday. This year’s featured instrument is the banjo and the featured performer and instructor is Kristin Scott Benson of The Grascals. Kristin’s banjo topics include: basic right and left-hand techniques; the chord scale, improvising and composing; and emphasizing vocal melody in solos. All skill levels and ages are welcome; registration is at event only. northshoremusicassociation.com
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Northern Wilds Calendar of Events October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Sept. 16-Oct. 29
Engwalls Corn Maze & Activities Engwalls Corn Maze, Hermantown, engwallscornmaze.com
Sept. 26-Oct. 7
Northern Delights Harvest Thunder Bay Waterfront District, facebook.com/northerndelightstbay
Sept. 27-Oct. 1
Oktoberfest Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com
Sept. 28-30
Sept. 29-Oct. 1
NCCA Color Rides Washburn, WI, washburnchamber.com Fall Theater Intensive: Another’s Shoes Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com Cooter, Tonder & Friends Art Weekend 10 a.m. Two Harbors, blueskiesglassworks.com Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour 10 a.m. Throughout Two Harbors, lakesuperior2020.com Fabulous Fall Nature Geek-Out Wolf Ridge, Finland, wolf-ridge.org Culture Days Throughout Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/culturedays
Sept. 29-Oct. 8
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour 10 a.m. Throughout Cook County, visitcookcounty.com/arts
Sept. 30, Saturday
Heck of the North 8 a.m. Two Harbors, heckofthenorth.com Fall Home Energy Tour 9 a.m. Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais, localenergy@boreal.org Bronze Pour Demo 4 p.m. Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen, lastchancefab.com
Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Arsenic and Old Lace 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Vermilion College, Ely, northernlakesarts.org
Sept. 30-Oct. 8
Kat Corrigan: Mostly Otters Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, sivertson.com Pumpkinfest 11 a.m. Gammondale Farm, Slate River, gammondalefarm.com
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CIBC Run for the Cure 10 a.m. Fort William Stadium, Thunder Bay, cibcrunforthecure.com DXC Fall Kick-off & Open House 1 p.m. Lester-Amity Chalet, Duluth, duluthxc.com Joey Shaheen 7:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
Oct. 1-7
Random Acts of Poetry Throughout Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com Bags Tournament 3:30 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageaurbrewing.com
Oct. 2, Monday
Alumni Homecoming Weekend Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, lakeheadu.ca/homecoming
Sept. 30-Oct. 29
Oct. 1, Sunday
Make-a-Bowl: Clay 6:30 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Dusty Heart 8:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com
Oct. 3, Tuesday
Tweevening with Annie Dugan: Plein Air Painters: America’s Industrial Landscape 6:30 p.m. Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma
Oct. 4, Wednesday
Night at the Museum: Free 6 p.m. Glensheen Mansion, Duluth, glensheen.org Name That Tune Bingo 6:30 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageaurbrewing.com
Oct. 5, Thursday
Local Food Market 5 p.m. Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais, facebook.com/thursdaylocalfoodmarket Finland Farmer’s Market 5 p.m. Clair Nelson Center, Finland, friendsoffinland.org Fall is in the Air Webinar 5 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org MN Adult & Teen Challenge Northland Gala 5:30 p.m. Duluth DECC, mntc.org Full Moon Reading: Hannah Palma Laky & Leah Laky 6:30 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, drurylanebooks.com
Oct. 5-14
1984 7:30 p.m. The Underground, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org
Oct. 5-28
Duluth Haunted Ship (Thurs.-Sat.) 6:30 p.m. (4 p.m. Sat.) William A. Irvin, Duluth, duluthhauntedship.com
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Haunted Fort Night (Thurs.-Sun.) 7 p.m. Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, fwhp.ca
Oct. 6-8
Wolf Photography Weekend International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org Oktoberfest Game Feed & Craft Beer Weekend Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail, gunflint.com
Oct. 7, Saturday
Duluth Harvest Run 9 a.m. Fitger’s, Duluth, dccharvestrun.com HCE Craft Sale 9 a.m. Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds Multipurpose Building, Superior, superiorchamber.org Kakabeka Farmers’ Market 9:30 a.m. Kakabeka Legion, Kakabeka Falls, kakabekafarmersmarket.ca Richard Gruchalla & Carrin Rosetti: Do You Raku? We Do! 10 a.m. Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, sivertson.com One Girl Empowered 10 a.m. Prince Arthur Waterfront, Thunder Bay, keynoteevents.ca Make-a-Bowl: Clay 3 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Bronze Pour Demo 4 p.m. Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen, lastchancefab.com A Hard Day’s Night: Beatles Tribute Band 7 p.m. William Kelly High School Auditorium, Silver Bay, northernlakecountyartsboard.com From Farm to Fork: A Conversation with Beth Dooley 7 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, drurylanebooks.com Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert 7 p.m. Grand Marais, michaelmonroemusic.com
Oct. 7-8
NSHCF Golf Scramble Superior National Golf Course, Lutsen, northshorehealthcarefoundation.org
Oct. 9, Monday Columbus Day Indigenous People’s Day Canada Thanksgiving Day Chris de Burgh & Band: A Better
World Tour 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com John Mark Nelson 8:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com
Oct. 10, Tuesday
Fairlawn Gardens Workday 9 a.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org Ruby’s Pantry 5 p.m. Cook County High School, Grand Marais, facebook.com/rubyspantrycc Fresh Air Trail Run 6:30 p.m. Kamview Nordic Centre, Thunder Bay, tbnordictrails.com
Oct. 11, Wednesday
VPC Vigil For Hope 6:30 p.m. Harbor Park, Grand Marais, violencepreventioncenter.org Scrabble Night 6:30 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageaurbrewing.com Game Night 8 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
Oct. 12, Thursday
Local Food Market 5 p.m. Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais, facebook.com/thursdaylocalfoodmarket Garden Club Meeting 6 p.m. Flower & Seed, Ely, ely.org/mn/events
Oct. 13, Friday
Hogwarts House Cup Championship for Adults 7 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Superstition Tours 7:30 p.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org Flamenco Party 10 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
Oct. 13-14
MN Mayhem Natural Bodybuilding Championships Duluth DECC, decc.org Space Monster 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
Oct. 14, Saturday
Inuit Premiere Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, sivertson.com Oktoberfest Sleeping Giant Brewery, Thunder Bay Boo at the Zoo 10 a.m. Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, lszooduluth.org Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth, nicegirlsofthenorth.com Free Family Art Day & Lincoln Park Open House 11 a.m. Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Loonie Auction 6 p.m. Red Rock Legion, Red Rock, nipigon.net/event
TBSO: The Symphony Goes to
the Movies 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbso.ca Caravan du Nord Concert 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, northshoremusicassociation.com
Oct. 15, Sunday
Empty Bowls 5 p.m. Moose Hall, Thunder Bay, emptybowlsthunderbay.com Jon Miller 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon: The John Denver Tribute 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com
Oct. 17, Tuesday
Take It With You: Live Radio Theatre 7:30 p.m. The Underground, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org
Oct. 18, Wednesday
Northland Senior Expo 9 a.m. Duluth DECC, seniorexpoduluth.com Hogwarts House Cup for Students: Grades 6-12 6:30 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Name that Tune Bingo 6:30 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageaurbrewing.com
Oct. 19, Thursday
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Dinner 4 p.m. Duluth DECC, duluthchamber.com Opening Reception: Chance with Kathy McTavish 6 p.m. Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma
Oct. 19-21
Cross Country Equipment Ski Swap 5 p.m. Kamview Nordic Centre, Thunder Bay, tbnordictrails.com Ivanka Chews the Fat! 6 p.m. Polish Legion #219, Thunder Bay, keynoteevents.ca
Oct. 19-22
Family Weekend North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org
Oct. 19-29
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR! 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Depot Theatre Stage, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org
Oct. 20, Friday
Celebrity Hockey Classic Thunder Bay Tournament Centre, celebrityhockeyclassics.com Wizards in Training: Grades 2-5 2 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org
TBSO: New Beginnings, New World 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbso.ca
Oct. 20-21
Wolves after Dark 5 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org Minnesota Ballet: Clowns and Others 7 p.m. Duluth DECC, minnesotaballet.org
Oct. 20-22
Moose Madness Cook County, visitcookcounty.com/calendar Fall Into Art: Family Weekend Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Health & Wellness Expo CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay, wellnessexpo.com
Oct. 21, Saturday
Jake Forsman Memorial Car Show & Burnout Competition 8 a.m. Ely, facebook.com/elycarshow Sawtooth Mountain Challenge 9:30 a.m. Grand Marais, superiorcycling.org Music Bingo 9:30 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca Boo at the Zoo 10 a.m. Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth, lszooduluth.org Superior Spooktacular Halloween Community Event 10 a.m. Superior, superiorchamber.org Moose-o-rama Children’s Story Hour with the Muffin Man 11 a.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, drurylanebooks.com Book Signing with Lise Lunge-Larson & Kari Vick: Seven Ways to Trick a Troll 1 p.m. Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, sivertson.com
Make-a-Bowl: Clay 3 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert 7 p.m. Grand Marais, michaelmonroemusic.com Celebrate the Boundary Waters with SplinterTones 7 p.m. Community Center 4H Building, Grand Marais, savetheboundarywaters.org
Oct. 22, Sunday
Kamview Off-Road Half Marathon Kamview Nordic Centre, Thunder Bay, tbnordictrails.com
Oct. 22-29
Zeitgeists Halloweek Zeitgeist, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com
Oct. 23, Monday
Free Day at the Dentist: Up to Age 26 Grand Marais Family Dentistry, northshorehealthcarefoundation.org Harvest Chef’s Table 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
Oct. 24, Tuesday
Upper Lakes Foods Fall Food Show 9 a.m. Duluth DECC, upperlakesfoods.com
Oct. 24-25
Make-a-Bowl: Glass 6:30 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org
Oct. 25, Wednesday TBSO: Symphony Virgins
7:30 p.m. Italian Cultural Centre, Thunder Bay, tbso.ca Quiz Night 8 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca
Oct. 25-26
Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities Duluth, seagrant.umn.edu
Oct. 25-27
Food Access Summit Duluth DECC, foodaccesssummit.com
Oct. 25-29
Fresh Cut Week North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org
Oct. 26, Thursday
Wine & Whiskey for Whiskers: Wildwoods Fundraiser 6 p.m. Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Duluth, wildwoodsrehab.org Alberta’s Favourite Medium: An Evening with Psychic Medium Jennie Ogilvie 7 p.m. Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay, keynoteevents.ca
Oct. 26-31
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 7:30 p.m. The Underground, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org
Oct. 26-Nov. 11
Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay, magnustheatre.com
Oct. 27, Friday
Free Movie Night: Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone 6:30 p.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/movienights Before I Wake Release Party 7 p.m. Grand Marais Playhouse, facebook.com/deathcalmstudios
Mondays
Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille,
Grand Marais (218) 387-2974 Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, blufinbay.com
Saturdays
Open Mic 6 p.m. Grandma Ray’s,
Tuesdays
Tuesday Trivia 7 p.m. Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974
Wednesdays
Country Market 3:30 p.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, thunderbaycountrymarket.com Open Mic 5 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com
Thursdays
DJ Trivia 7 p.m. Kamloops, Two Harbors, superiorshores.com Celtic Night 7:30 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, redlionsmokehouse.ca Karaoke 9 p.m. Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974
Fridays
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Live Music Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974 Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Farmer’s Market 4 p.m. North Shore Adventure Park, Silver Bay (612) 357-7316 Live Music 8 p.m. Kamloops, Two Harbors, superiorshores.com
Tofte, bluefinbay.com
Bird Banding Demos 7 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Country Market 8 a.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, thunderbaycountrymarket.com Cook County Market (through Oct. 21) 9 a.m. Downtown Grand Marais Voyageur Brewing Company Tour 11:30 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 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Live Music 7 p.m. Cascade Lodge & Restaurant, Lutsen, cascadelodgemn.com Music at the Bonfire 7 p.m. Bluefin Bay, Tofte, bluefinbay.com Flashlight Nights Dusk, Engwalls Corn Maze, Hermantown, engwallscornmaze.com Live Music Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974 Live Music 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com
Sundays
Voyageur Brewing Company Tour 1 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com
Oct. 27-29
Cook County Curling Club Halloween Open Bonspiel Grand Marais Community Center, cookcountycurlingclub.com Murder Mystery Weekend Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Trail, gunflint.com
Oct. 28, Saturday
The Hunger 12 8 p.m. Downtown Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com Trick-or-Treat the Maze 9 a.m. Haunted Corn Maze at Dusk, Engwalls Corn Maze, Hermantown, engwallscornmaze.com DSSO: Inspiration 7 p.m. Duluth DECC, dsso.com The Mavericks: Brand New Day 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com
Oct. 28-29
Terrain: The Art of Localizing Symposium Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org
Oct. 29, Sunday
Scarium at the Aquarium 10 a.m. Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth, glaquarium.org Paint-a-Bowl 11 a.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Birch Grove Halloween Carnival 2 p.m. Birch Grove Community School, Tofte Acoustic Grooves: Benefit for Arrowhead Animal Rescue 2 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, michaelmonroemusic.com Before I Wake Release Party 3 p.m. Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, facebook.com/deathcalmstudios TBSO: Symphony Spooktacular 3:30 p.m. Grassroots Church, Thunder Bay, tbso.ca
Timmy Haus 7:30 p.m. Gun Flint
Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com
Oct. 29-30
Flashlight Tours 7:30 p.m. Fairlawn Mansion, Superior, superiorpublicmuseums.org
Oct. 30-31
Duluth Haunted Ship 6:30 p.m. William A. Irvin, Duluth, duluthhauntedship.com
Oct. 31, Tuesday
Halloween
Halloween Celebration with Trickor-Treating 4 p.m. AmericInn Lodge & Suites, Silver Bay (218) 226-4300 Malloween 5 p.m. Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, facebook.com/millerhillmall
Nov. 1, Wednesday
Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com
Nov. 2-5
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.org
Nov. 3-5
Bluegrass Masters Weekend Lutsen Resort, northshoremusicassociation.com
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The North Shore Dish Fall Food, Fun and other Adventures By Maren Webb
The crisp morning chill of fall, has returned to the air; each day is to be enjoyed while it lasts. October offers many fun activities, from a visit to the pumpkin patch, hikes with colorful leaves, Moose Madness scavenger hunts, and trick-or-treating. This fall, don’t miss out on the fun autumn has to offer in the Northern Wilds. For those looking to get fall food, fun, and adventure all in one visit, Pumpkinfest at Gammondale Farm is your one stop shop. Located outside of Thunder Bay at the base of Candy Mountain in the Slate River Valley, the farm is surrounded by a sea of fall colors each autumn. Maple, birch, and poplar trees on Candy Mountain provide the perfect colorful fall backdrop for the fun happening below. A perfect spot for a picnic with food purchased from the farm. Pumpkinfest, now in its 23rd season, runs five weekends from the last weekend of September through the end of October. The fun family-friendly activities are plentiful, from wagon rides and corn mazes to a corn cannon and pumpkin catapult. All ages are welcome, with activities to suit. Younger children will love to see the farm animals including two goats, a sheep, bunnies, chickens, and three Percheron work horses. Other favorites for young children are the Pumpkin Train, the Trike Trails, the Duck Races, and the Boreal Forest Maze. Older children will enjoy the BOO Barn, the Corn Cannon, and Pumpkin Catapult. “Everyone likes the wagon ride and the Needle in a Haystack Photo Contest,” said owner, Sue Gammond. The photo contest has you search for a secret scene at the farm, take a picture of your family when you find it, and post it to the Gammondale Farm Family Fun Facebook page to win prizes, including the grand prize of a sleigh ride party and spaghetti supper for a party of 20. Between all the fun, be sure to make time to eat some fall fare. The farm provides a picnic table area outside and seating inside the Log House. The on-site menu includes local pumpkin soup, locally-made Gouda cheese and veggie trays, hot dogs, homemade chili, hot and cold drinks, and sweet treats like the signature caramel apple sundae, complete with a cherry on top, home crafted chocolate suckers, and locally made apple and pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are also for sale, just be sure to find the perfect one to bring home, whether for cooking or decoration.
Pumpkinfest at Gammondale Farm in Ontario is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 30-Oct. 29. | SUBMITTED Pumpkinfest admission is $10 CAD plus tax (HST), cash only. If you are coming from south of the border, Gammondale Farm will gladly accept USD (exchange rate of $1.20 CAD for $1.00 USD). Babies under two are free. While open rain or shine, one of the special parts of Pumpkinfest is that they offer rainchecks if the weather turns, so you can return on a nicer day. They also offer some fun additional indoor activities on bad weather days, including pumpkin decorating. In addition, when families have not been able to take a raincheck due to a long drive, for example, the farm has sent them home with extra pumpkins. The Gammondale Farm (426 McCluskey Drive, Slate River; about 70 miles from Grand Marais) and its family-friendly fall fest definitely know how to welcome all and provide a good time. For more information, visit the website (gammondalefarm.com/ pumpkinfest) or call 807-475-5615. If you plan to spend a weekend on the southern side of the border, Visit Cook County’s Moose Madness weekend, October 20-22, is one not to miss. This annual event, over MEA Weekend has become a staple each October, celebrating the unofficial local mascot: alces alces or the moose. A favorite part of Moose Madness weekend is the scavenger hunt and other activities planned around Grand Marais to win “moose bucks.” As any scavenger hunt is apt to make you hungry, plan ahead and pack a picnic to bring along. The Cook County Whole Foods Co-op has a deli section that will make it easy to grab a lunch to go. The only hard part may be to pick
just one thing. Choose from ready-made sandwiches, salads, dips, spreads, and more to craft your picnic lunch. A personal favorite is to grab red pepper hummus and egg salad from the deli, baby carrots in the produce aisle, and crackers to make a little dipping lunch. If you or your family has special diet needs (from gluten-free to vegan), the Co-op is a great stop. Picnic spots are a plenty in Grand Marais. If you remember your picnic blanket, you’ll find locations across town, including on the beach along the Harbor. Picnic tables are also available behind the Co-op on the East Bay, on the first part of Artist Point, and at the covered pavilion at the Grand Marais Rec Park and Campground (on the west side of the harbor). If you have kiddos that need to burn off some additional energy, there are also picnic tables available at the playground and skate park adjacent to the Cook County Community Center. Keep an eye out for Murray-the-Moose who will be around town during the Moose Madness weekend. Grab him for a photo op, so even if you don’t get to see a real live moose, you’ll have a photo of a Cook County moose. Local restaurants also offer moose themed items, such as a special chocolate mousse at Voyageur Brewing Company. More details available at visitcookcounty.com/event/moose-madness or from the Grand Marais Visitor’s Center. In the West End of Cook County, the month of October is an ideal time for pulling out those hiking boots, packing a picnic, and hitting the trail. From Carlton
Peak, Britton Peak, and White Sky Rock to the Lutsen Gondola hike and Oberg Mountain, you have many routes and views to choose from in the area. Coho Cafe and Bakery, at Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte, has you covered for your picnic lunch, allowing you to focus on choosing which hike you’d prefer, instead of what to pack for lunch. The Picnic Package, which can be ordered through Bluefin Guest Services or at the Coho counter, includes all you’d need, with sandwiches, chips, fruit, cookies, and water in a canvas picnic bag, for $45. Coho Cafe also offers its menu to-go, if you’d like to grab a pizza or another item for your impromptu picnic. Great picnic spots nearby are the Tofte Town Park, adjacent to Bluefin Bay, and the Birch Grove School, just down the road, complete with a playground for the kids. If the fall colors are waning, the Oberg Mountain hike is one to try. Tamarack are the last trees to turn, so even when most of the maples, aspen, and birch have lost their leaves, you’ll be able to see that pop of color from the tamarack trees. Oberg Lake, visible from the backside of Oberg Mountain, has some nice tamaracks for your viewing pleasure. There are seven overlooks on the 2.2 mile loop hike and many offer beautiful views of Lake Superior, no matter the time of year. This is a popular hike, so expect to see others on the trail. Fall is a beautiful time in the Northern Wilds. Find an adventure, enjoy great food, and have fun this October.
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By Javier Serna TAKING NOTE: We’ll try to track openings, events and other brewing blurbs of note.
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Castle Danger’s Red Hop Rising [LEFT] is basically a red IPA, while Blacklist Artisan Ales’ Dark [RIGHT] is a Belgian-style imperial stout. | JAVIER SERNA
Castle Danger & Blacklist With fall quickly upon us, we’ll share two heavier tasting beers that aren’t too high in the alcohol by volume (ABV) column. Let’s start with Castle Danger Brewing’s Red Hop Rising, sold in four packs. It’s basically a red IPA.
Cascade
The 16-ounce can poured a shade of mahogany, but this beer from the Two Harbors brewer isn’t just another amber ale.
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The beer drinks heavier than the 6.9 percent ABV would suggest. It’s a good beer to share and try with a friend. Heading off farther into the deep we have Blacklist Artisan Ales’ Dark, billed as a Belgian-style imperial stout. The Duluth brewer chose an attractive 16-ounce can for retail distribution. While this dark chocolate-colored and flavored stout pours out at 8.0 percent
Send any notes and tips on the North Shore brewing scene to outsidej@gmail.com. Serna is a longtime beer nerd who prefers pales, stouts and sours. ABV, it drinks lighter than that somehow. It still has a boozy nose, with hints of roasted malts, cocoa and licorice, but this stout is lighter than some of the style’s thicker, more syrupy cousins. Blacklist lists Dark as a year-round beer, and it is also available in a creamier form on nitro at the brewer’s taproom on Superior Street. It is not available for growler fills, however.
November 3–5
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Lutsen Resort 5700 W. Highway 61, Lutsen Saturday Workshops $7/each, $30/full day. Register at event only. No participant limit. All levels welcome, beginner through advanced.
Bluefin Bay Sven & Ole’s
If you like bright, hoppy beers, don’t be dissuaded by the deep, red maltiness.
Dave Hoops, formerly of Fitger’s Brewhouse, brings a lot of experience and potential to one of the more interesting brewing developments in the region.
27th Annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend
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hops, finding the slightly bitter and sweet middle ground.
Next month, look for notes from the new Duluth brewing operation Hoops Brewing, which opened in Canal Park in late June.
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Temporary Exhibit on the Ham Lake Fire Fall Colors • Hiking Trails A chance to see the region’s plentiful wildlife on the scenic drive.
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Back-to-School Health Tips By Amy Schmidt Whether you’ve got kids at home or not, this back-to-school time of year can be frenzied, stressful and downright overwhelming. Schedules change drastically, not to mention the hours of daylight. Temperatures swing and vacations grind to a screeching halt. After school activities gobble up any free time that school and work left over and suddenly, its winter and dark at 4:15 p.m. Changes are abundant this time of year, making it easy to feel out of control, anxious or rundown. Taking stock of daily habits, those of the individual and the family, can help with a smoother autumn and a gentle transition into winter. The first habit, and maybe the most critical, is the habit of sleep. A good night’s sleep is of prime importance for everyone, regardless of age. People with tired brains don’t learn as well and can find it hard to pay attention. Sleep hygiene is a concept health professionals like to talk about. Simply put, sleep hygiene are the sleep habits that guarantee either a good or a poor night’s sleep. Things like limited screen time (especially right before bed), plenty of physical activity during the day (at least 60 minutes for kids and 30 for adults), and a curtailed intake of caffeine (especially for children) will help the body enter quickly and fully into restorative sleep. And if you
do have kids at home, remember that they need a lot of sleep. Children between ages 3-5 years need 10-13 hours a night, ages 6-13 need about 9-11 hours, teens need between 8-10 hours. Adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Consider also, that a healthy body learns and works a whole lot better than an unhealthy one. Not just free from illness, a healthy body is one that is well rested, well fed and physically active. Start the day with breakfast. Brains work their best when they’re fueled with protein, whole grain carbs and a little fat. Oatmeal is a great option, as is scrambled eggs and a piece of whole grain toast. Stock up on healthy lunch and snack items at the grocery store so that hunger doesn’t get the best of you or your brain. Items like string cheese, apples with peanut butter, hard boiled eggs or yogurt with granola are simple, affordable and filling. If at all possible, walk or bike to school or work. Not only is it a chance to get some activity, it’s a good way to jump-start your day. A brisk bit of exercise can be just as rejuvenating to the brain as a cup of coffee. And for kids, remember that backpacks, no matter how big, shouldn’t weigh more than 10-20 percent of your child’s weight. Making sure the straps are wide and padded, and worn on both shoulders, will help avoid undue strain to the body.
Backpacks shouldn’t weigh more than 10-20 percent of your child’s weight. | STOCK Preparing for tomorrow the night before is a great way to maintain a stress-free morning. Make lunches right after dinner, packaging up any lunch-appropriate leftovers. Lay out your clothes and help children do the same before going to bed. If there are after-school activities happening, prep all the gear and equipment and set
it by the door, along with backpacks and anything else that has to go out the door with the family. For more ideas, applicable to everyone, check out: healthychildren.org.
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OCTOBER 20 - 22, 2017 Grand Marais is crazy for Moose Madness! Use this guide to help you navigate your way through this funfilled weekend event. Read on to find a full activity schedule, moose facts and driving routes, things to do in Grand Marais and the first clue in the Moose Medallion Hunt. NORTHERN WILDS
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MOOSE MEDALLION HUNT It’s hiding within the city limits of America’s Coolest Small Town,
What is Moose Madness? We’re glad you asked! The Moose Madness Festival is a family-focused celebration of all things moose. Throughout Moose Madness weekend, there are events for everyone. Activities range from the athletic to the artistic with the weekend centered on earning and spending “moose bucks.” Kiddos can earn moose bucks by participating in scavenger hunts, races, and arts activities all around town. Moose bucks can then be spent on prizes at Moose Headquarters aka the Visitor Information Center in Grand Marais. But wait, there’s more! In addition to the activities at the In-
formation Center, there are fun things to do all around town. The Lake Superior Zoomobile will be at East Bay Suites on Friday from 2-5pm. The Moose Medallion hunt begins Friday morning at 9am and goes until the Medallion is found. The annual Moose Mosey will be Saturday at 2pm. There are more details on all of these events plus a few more inside. Most importantly, Moose Madness Festival encourages families to unplug and play. Reconnect by doing the planned activities, enjoying the outdoors or learning a few facts about our celebrated mascot. Moosey memories are waiting to bemade!
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 5 for more information on the Medallion Hunt.
WHERE IS MOOSE HEADQUARTERS? Moose HQ is the Visit Cook County Grand Marais Information Center at 116 West Highway 61. It’s where you’ll find activity packets, downtown Grand Marais maps, Moose Medallion Hunt clues, Moose Bucks and prizes!
Moose HQ Hours Friday and Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm VisitCookCounty.com/Moose
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The Amazing Alces Alces, The Moose! Be sure to study up on this page. Then take the Moose News Tribune Quiz on page 8! Turn it in at Moose Headquarters for a chance to win some Moose Bucks!
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.
east moose population decline is comparable to what was observed with northwest moose. That population decreased precipitously in the 1980s to early 2000s. That decline was correlated with increasing summer temperatures, although year-to-year variation was large. Both of these regional trends have been, and continue to be troubling to the Superior National Forest and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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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.
Moose-safari 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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What’s Happening to all the Moose? According to the Forest Service, Minnesota’s moose population, currently concentrated in the northeast corner of the state, is facing a decline where the cause is not understood. Aerial survey data indicate a declining population and hunter success rates have also declined over the past decade. While cow moose pregnancy rates are high in the northeast, recruitment of calves into the population is at low levels. Since 2002, moose research and monitoring have been intensified in the region, and data suggest the north-
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WEEKEND LONG ACTIVITIES Fall into Art: Family Weekend at the Grand Marais Art Colony
The Art Colony hosts family activities for all ages. Sign up for Mask-making, Paint-a-tile sessions, Glass Coasters, or a Monoprint workshop. Visit www.grandmaraisartcolony.org to sign up.
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. Visit www. northhouse.org to sign up.
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 Moose Buck!
Door Prize Drawing at Grand Marais Public Library
Sign up for the drawing all day Friday and until 11:45am on Saturday. The drawing for the picture book, Making the Moose out of Life by Nicholas Oldland, will be at 12pm on Saturday.
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. Turn in the sentence for a Moose Buck!
Moose Poetry Contest
Moose Treasure Hunt at Betsy Bowen Gallery
Moosecellaneous Moose Artifacts at Moose Central
Canoe Country Wildlife at Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply
Try your hand at Haiku and Limerick poetry writing, sponsored by Northern Wilds. Work sheets are available at Moose Headquarters and can be turned in for Moose Bucks. The U.S. Forest Service has a great collection of moose artifacts which will be on display over the weekend at Moose Headquarters.
Come count the number of moose you can find on view at the Betsy Bowen Gallery. Anyone who finds eight or more moose (or moose related things, like antlers) will get some bucks!
Stone Harbor will host activities including trivia, coloring sheets and joke papers for Moose Bucks!
Moose Dropping Contest at Lake Superior Trading Post Head to the Trading Post and guess how many moose droppings are in the jar.
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Moose Antler Hunt at the Co-op
The Cook County Whole Foods Co-op will host a Moose Antler Hunt. Participants will be challenged to discover the location of extreme antlers (think wild patterns and colors!). They will be hidden in the forest of nutritious and delicious foods at the Co-op. Those who succeed will be awarded a treat!
Coloring Contest and other activities at Voyageur Brewing Company
Voyageur Brewing Company will host activities, coloring contests for adults and kids, and “if you give a moose a beer” MADLIBS. Rumor has it that there will also be specials on their chocolate MOUSSE dessert both Friday and Saturday from 3-5pm.
Moose Medallion Hunt
Can you find the mysterious Moose Medallion? Clue #1 is on page 2 of the Moose News Tribune. More clues will be released Friday at 12pm and 3pm. If it’s not found by Friday evening, additional clues will be released at 9am, 12pm and 3pm on Saturday. Clues will be posted at Moose Headquarters and can also be found at VisitCookCounty.com/Moose.
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Moose Madness Poetry Contest 2016 Winners 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.
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Story and Activity Time at the Library. Head on over to the Grand Marais Public Library for a moose themed story and activity!
2-5pm Lake Superior Zoomobile in the East Bay Suites lobby. Meet the zoo’s outreach animals: chinchillas, hedgehogs, tortoises, snakes, bunnies and more.
5:30-7pm Family Fun Time at the Y! Cook County YMCA
will offer half priced day passes. Activities include Ride the Slide, Free Throw Contest and an Obstacle Course! Moose bucks will handed out to participants.
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Family Contra Dance. North House Folk School
invites you to kick up your heels and join in the fun with a family contra dance. There will be live music and a caller ready to teach dances that will make you whirl and laugh. Fun for all ages and open to the public, no experience required. Suggested donation of $5-$15 at the door.
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Limericks There once was a moose named Larry He had a big brother named Gary Attached at the hip They went on a trip To find a home on the prairie. Claire, Age 10
So there once was a mom named Sue She vacationed here with her crew A moose stopping by Ate their blueberry pie She said ‘what’s a mother to do?’ Sue Boberg
If a moose could lay a big egg A little dog would always beg Each day would mean more Big eggs on the floor Even moose have to rest their legs. Nicolai Mark, Age 12
Morris the Moose was quite hungry He found plain herbs a drudgery Watch out I.G.A. He’s coming today And boy does Morris look ornery. Patti Pieske
There once was a moose named Lee Who was thirsty for chai tea So he walked to the shore And made a moose roar Because Java Moose was empty. Aubree Gordon, Age 9
Sitting on a dock by the bay Hoping that a moose comes my way Where are you, Murry? I’m in a hurry! My boat is now sailing away. Sue Grundhoffer
One day I saw a big old moose And he was scaring off a goose So I told him “stop” He picked up a mop Big moose with a mop on the loose! Sonja M., Age 12
There once was a dog named Zeke He loved to walk up the creek While out on the loose He met a big moose And they camped on the creek for a week. Gayle Harvey
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6am-8pm Shopping for Sherman. All day on Saturday you
Find me for candy Best small town is where I’ll be Murry is my name. Grace Strandberg, Age 11
The trail lies ahead Rough or smooth, we go forward Our spirit leads us. Tim Grundhoffer
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Fall is soon coming Wind blows, leaves fly through the sky I love the season. Brooke Stokes, Age 9
Crashing waves on rocks Your rhythm calms my spirit I find peace in you. Amber Stokes
There is a rare moose It’s fur has all the colors Ha! You’re gullible. Abbi Kneeskern, Age 14
There you stand, silent Weeds dripping from your wet lips Antlers and brown fur. Tim K.
I see the footprints I follow them to the end Shh… there is the moose. Noah Sullivan, Age 11
Camping refreshes Clears the mind and cleanses souls Take time to do it. Kerstin Schulz
can go to Buck’s Hardware and go on a hunt for the items on Sherman the Moose’s shopping list.
Cycling Association hosts a mountain bike race for kids and adults. Distances include 22 miles, 15 miles, 8 miles and kid’s races. www.superiorcycling.org
10am-2pm Handspinning Demonstration. The Market
will host Kay Rosenthal for a spinning demonstration. Rumor has it that Murray might stop by too!
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Moose-a-Rama with the Muffin Man. Drury Lane Books invites you to come listen as the Muffin Man reads a moose themed story. The Muffin Man will be handing out Moose Bucks too!
12-3pm Pin the Antlers on the Moose. Voyageur Brewing
Company invites you to come try your hand at pinning the antlers on the moose! Moose bucks will be given for all participants.
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The 6th 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. All participants earn Moose Bucks. Additional prizes are given out for goofiest outfit and the top three finishers.
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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
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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).
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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 kidfriendly, 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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Northern Trails Thoughts on Northern Ontario Whitetails largely in thick bush with the occasional power line intersecting. It is a harsh environment and it’s not easy pickings for the deer. Food is scarce. However, given the right conditions, deer can thrive in this harsh habitat as well. Some of the very largest bucks I’ve ever laid eyes on were living in thick, boreal forest country.
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One of the lessons learned about the whitetail deer is though the species has an incredible ability to survive the northern winter, it is a thin line between life and death. When I started hunting deer in the 1970s, the entire northern Ontario herd had been all but wiped out by two horrible winters in the late 1960s. The herd slowly rebuilt around Thunder Bay and was doing well until the terrible winter of 1996. Cold and unbelievable snow depth once again led to mass die offs of deer that winter.
What is it about the whitetail deer that makes so many people obsessed with them? I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I am crazy about both deer and deer hunting and have been for the better part of my life. Yet deer are no longer rare in the northwoods of Ontario and are ridiculously abundant across much of North America. They have even invaded many urban centres, finding homes in bush lots and green spaces very few mammals of a comparable size would be comfortable in. Deer have even begun regularly raiding our backyard garden even though we live in the heart of Thunder Bay suburbia. Normally, creatures that reach the level of potential pest lose some lustre among hunters—Canada geese come to mind—but deer have not suffered this fate. The whitetail deer is a phenomenon, and drives an ever growing multi-million dollar hunting industry. But let me back up a bit and give you a quick overview of my personal history with deer. I grew up in a family where deer hunting was a tradition. My Grandfather Ora was a serious deer hunter, and my father Gordon Sr. did his best to follow in those footsteps. However, in the 1970s, when my Dad was getting serious about hunting and I was starting, deer were rare in the northwoods. And it’s fair to say there was a bit of a steep learning curve involved with backwoods deer hunting. From the time I was 17, until my late 20s, I did not kill a whitetail deer. I missed a couple due to buck fever, and startled many. Everything you could do wrong, this writer did. However, all that failure laid
It took another decade to rebuild the herd again, and deer numbers were exploding in 2004 and 2005. However, two long winters in 2014 and 2015 once again put the boots to the deer. It was not a total wipe out, but many areas like Dryden and Vermilion Bay saw a large chunk of the herd taken out. The big bucks mostly vanished. Watching deer come out of a deep, cold snow season is difficult. I left my trail cams out during the last two bad winters and had deer chest high in snow. Some of the animals were so emaciated you could see ribs. Gord Ellis with a nice northwestern Ontario buck in the rut. | GORD ELLIS a groundwork for success. When I finally snapped out of the slump, it happened in a big way. There would be no turning back. Yet being successful at deer hunting has not lessened the fever to do it. It grows with each passing year. So, for the past three decades or so, I’ve spent hundreds—perhaps thousands—of hours thinking about, setting up for and hunting whitetail deer. I can’t think of any other recreational activity that has taken up more of my time and energy. My deer hunting energy has so far been largely dedicated to northwestern Ontario, but not much of this great land has been missed.
My Dad, two sons, and various friends have hunted around Emo, Fort Frances, Kenora, Atikokan, Barwick, Dryden, Vermilion Bay, Sioux Lookout, Upsala, Shabaqua, Dorion, Nipigon and many places in between. The incredible thing about hunting these diverse areas is you get to see just how much different habitat whitetail can thrive in. Around Dryden, Fort Frances and Emo, there are huge fields the deer can feed in, with mixed forests scattered in between. It’s prime for growing both large bucks and substantial numbers of animals. On the flip side, the hunting around places like Nipigon and Sioux Lookout is
Nature is cruel, yet deer are remarkably resilient. Natural selection seems to be making our northern deer larger and more able to rebound from harsh winters. As the moose herd pushes ever further north, it seems clear whitetail deer will be the primary ungulate on the northern Ontario landscape. No one wants to see fewer moose, but whitetail deer are a truly wondrous animal. And it looks like they are here in the north to stay. I’m cool with that.
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Walking in Lake of the Clouds. I have been moving to the beat of my own drum since I turned 14. Being alone and having to take care of everything is second nature. Sometimes you can’t wait around for your schedule to sync up with someone else’s. My schedule rarely does and I rarely wait. At 24, I moved to British Columbia and got my motorcycle license to continue a dream a close friend had embedded in my head about restoring an old Honda and learning to ride. I never restored a Honda, but I owned a Shadow for a few years. I now have a BMW F650GS that I cheekishly named Lobo; Spanish for wolf. For me, riding motorcycles is partly for the adventure, but I also enjoy the emotional spectrum I go through while riding. From total happiness, freedom, anger and calm. When I get heated about something I hop on the bike, hit the highway and open the throttle. Immediately my worries fade and I usually take a break outside somewhere, where it always seems beautiful. All the world’s problems seem to wane and I am where I love to be the most; alone in the outdoors. Unless there is a mechanical problem with my bike, which is rare, the end result is always the same: pure adrenaline and smiles. I have since moved back to Thunder Bay, my hometown outdoor mecca where Lake Superior beckons you every morning and you never know what mood it is going to be in. This lake is our god and is the local espresso shot to the brain should you jump in at the beginning of summer. I never thought to ride around the lake before I moved away since I didn’t own a bike and had different goals at the time. But the second I got back, six years later, the obvious trip to take with the beams was a tour around the greatest lake in the world—the Lake Superior Circle Tour. Having no close friends equipped to take the trip with, naturally, this was a ride to be done alone. I learned a lot about the ride from Ride Lake Superior; a conglomerate of tourism organizations promoting motorcycles around the lake that has a plethora of
My journal kept me sane during the trip.
Getting firewood at Pukaskwa National Park.
information for the ride. However, like all trips, I only planned a few sections since I know when I get somewhere spectacular or meet someone intriguing I always end up on a different and unexpected path. My first camping destination was Pukaskwa National Park, east of Thunder Bay. I had my big baby with me so I wasn’t wilderness camping, but I did find the one and only campsite that is hidden by wooden stairs and a nice dirt path that opens up to total seclusion on one of the small inland lakes. Hiking around the nearby trails, not even remotely penetrating the boundaries of this massive park, blew my mind. It was fiercely windy and the lake was in beast mode. With the high cliff hikes and the Canadian Shield exposed with only the toughest of plants wedged in the crevices, I was in heaven. Rocky outcrops and cliffs are my favorite landscapes. Hiking trails here are endless and the odd hiker you do meet is on the same stoke. I had a few great conversations along the way as the scenery was breathtaking; it was nice to share in the awe with each passerby. The wind allowed for no insects, and the seclusion of my campsite made for beautiful fires and relaxing evenings. I left Pukaskwa wondering if my stay had set the bar almost too high. Briefly, for one night, it did. The next evening I stayed outside of Sault Ste. Marie and got rained out in a storm like I haven’t experienced in a decade. The rain was so hard that mud covered my tent. Packing in the rain the next morning, spirits were shot. However, the second I got geared up with all of my layers, the Buff, the Motor Fists, and a GoPro…all my problems seemed to go away, as they always do. The wind was relentless for the next few days, from Sault Ste. Marie, into Michigan and up through Tahquamenon Falls and back around. The 4:1 body bike ratio was being tested and my knuckles were white.
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Cascades in the Porcupine Mountains. The Porkies are nestled between Bayfield and the Keeweenaw. Aside from the stress, there was no slowing down for a ride down the H-58, a section of highway numerous people told me not to miss. They were right. From Grand Marais to Munising, Michigan, the narrow H-58 winds in and out of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Lush, mixed-wood forests envelope the road. I drove slowly with my jaw open, trying not to be distracted and wind up in the ditch. Adventuring in the area the next day, I was already planning a hiking trip for the following year. The cliff faces here are made of sandstone that bleed with mineral deposits being flushed out by groundwater. The pine forests directly above are embedded by sand, and descending to the beaches you would think you were in Cuba. Who knew just south of my hometown the face of Superior could be so drastic and a completely different kind of beautiful. This trail system is definitely something that cannot be missed in a lifetime. Biking was enough for now, as the road was all encompassing and my little beach jaunts were peaceful and warm, but I have a bone to pick in 2018 with this lakeshore and you bet I will be back. Next stop was the Keeweenaw Peninsula in the northernmost portion of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I blew through all the towns and cities everyone told me to stop and explore. I was hell-bent on getting to the peninsula and all the calm and scenery I had heard about. My only two nights in a bed were spent at the Mount Bohemia Ski Resort near Lac La Belle. I stayed in the hostel portion that was completely vacant except for one woman, Angie, who I met at my last camp spot as she, too, was camping alone. She decided to switch up her trip and meet me here. Having the whole place to ourselves, including the bar and hottub, we were in heaven. Go here, eat pizza, hike. You must. The Keeweenaw has stunning hiking trails and waterfalls to be chased, and the weather was perfect. I breathed
in a whole different kind of mixed-wood forest and winding road. The peninsula felt fresher and the lake felt smaller and significantly calmer here. The bays had an invisible hand over the emotion of the lake. I took charge for the Porcupine Mountains after this stay, feeling just as calm as my surroundings. The Porcupine Mountains, nestled between Bayfield and the Keeweenaw, is where I felt like I had finished my trip and reached a climactic point, although there are still many campfire tales to be told about Bayfield and the North Shore. I had no idea what to expect in The Porkies, but I found my spot on Lake Superior. It rained the entire three days I was there, but this time my camp was bullet proof; my firewood was dry and the well was a stone’s throw away. It was perfect. The weather kept the lake calm and the hiking fresh. In this park, the cascades and waterfalls are around every corner and the trails were kept vacant from the daunting weather. It was rare to bump into someone else but when you did, just like Pukaskwa, the smiles were wide and the chat was excellent. The scenery here is stunning: rolling hills, the escarpment, numerous rivers where the fish are said to be excellent, the mud! Coming back to camp every night and doing the song and dance of hanging up my clothes, drying my socks and riding gloves, stoking the fire, reading and journaling, couldn’t have made me happier. I may have abused my bike slightly by dropping it on the trail that I shouldn’t have rode onto as it lead to my “walk-in” site, but Lobo and I both came out of this trip unscathed and with a greater bond with each other and the lake. Lake Superior is a force to be reckon with and I strongly suggest you travel it with no expectations. Take your time and be open-minded and maybe you will find what you are looking for, or even something that you weren’t.
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After receiving a strange call from her great aunts in northern Minnesota, 17-year-old Francie decides to leave New York City to investigate the strange happenings on the shores of Enchantment Lake. The mysteries quickly multiply: a poisoned hotdish, a puzzling confession, eerie noises in the bog, and a legendary treasure said to be under enchantment—or is that under Enchantment, as in under the lake? Written by award-winning author Margi Preus, this young adult novel is filled with suspense, humor, charm and surprises.—Breana Roy
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ACCESS: There is no boat ramp on the lake. There’s a carry-in access on the north side of the lake for canoes and small boats. This access is near the end of the Gunflint Trail, off Round Lake Road, from which you will follow the signs and turn right onto Forest Service Road 1495. Though the lake sits entirely outside of the BWCAW, the entry points for 51 (Missing Link) and No. 52 Brant Lake (by way of West Round and Edith lakes) are accessed via two portage trails on the southwest side of the lake. VITALS: This 148-acre Cook County lake sits mostly inside the Superior National Forest, with some private property on the north side of the lake, where Tuscarora Outfitters operates. According to the Minnesota DNR, the lake is 45 feet deep, with average water clarity at 15.5 feet. GAME SPECIES PRESENT: Northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleyes, white suckers, and yellow perch. WALLEYES: While most people that set paddle on Round rarely take time to fish it, the lake is a decent walleye hole. “It’s kind of a flyover lake,” said Andy
But McDonnell does manage to fish the lake a little every year, and he hears reports from his guests on the lake, which generally check out with a 2015 fisheries survey conducted by Minnesota DNR. The survey turned up fair numbers of walleye, with five year classes present. “The majority of the walleye are 14 to 16, even 18 inches,” McDonnell said. DNR manages the lake for ol’ marble eyes, as well as smallmouth bass, and the most recent survey was the first of three scheduled in a 2014 lake management plan that will determine whether a stocking regimen starting in 2009 (a cycle of stocking for two consecutive years, followed by no stocked fish for two consecutive years) would produce a walleye fishery that meets a long-term goal of three fish per set, with fish over 20 inches. That first survey, which employed both trap and gill nets, jibed with McDonnell’s observations, with most of the fish between 12 and 19 inches. Indeed, two fish in the survey did measure at least 20 inches. June, as the water temps warm, offers typically the best walleye fishing, he said, but there’s a classic fall walleye bite on the lake, with fish tending to hold deep, when
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“You fish the big holes with big bait and minnows, but it is painfully slow,” he said. SMALLIES: While Round may be managed for smallmouth bass, it’s status as a decent smallie hole has yet to be reflected in DNR’s survey, though bass don’t always turn up in the gear fisheries crew tend to use. “I see one legit 20inch smallmouth bass a year,” McDonnell said, noting that a number of 16-inchers tend to turn up, too.
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The survey suggested that growth of young smallmouth bass was slow, with three-year-old fish reaching just 6.1 inches by the end of their third year. PICKIN’ UP SPARE PERCH: While the survey showed only five perch total, and none of any size, McDonnell said the lake does have a few decent-sized perch.
“If people are looking for yellow perch, this is not a bad lake for it,” he said, noting the occasional 13- and 14-inch perch reported. While there are also white suckers in Round, yellow perch are the main forage fish for the lake’s predators, which include northern pike. Round isn’t known for its pike, though McDonnell said he hears occasionally of decent fish caught, the biggest being a 40-incher.—Javier Serna
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Wild Traditions Farming in the North: Stone-ground Flour and more By Julia Prinselaar
If you’re passing through Thunder Bay, you may not expect to find fields of corn, soy, rye and barley along the highway southwest of the city. In a region with a reputation for ruggedness—its classic Canadian scenery of rocks, water and trees—farmland in northwestern Ontario might appear a little out of place. In fact, there are more than 49,000 acres of farmland in the Thunder Bay District, much of which is located in the fertile Slate River Valley that has rich deposits of silty clay-loam soil.
“The only chance of expansion is in northern Ontario,” Sahota tells me during a phone interview. Historically, the majority of farmland around Thunder Bay has been devoted to growing hay crops like grasses and oats until the area was improved with tile drainage infrastructure in the 1970s. Better drainage allowed farmers to grow alfalfa, and decades later, soybeans. Today, corn is
Dr. Sahota in a corn field with farmers Fritz Jaspers and his son, Ryan, in 2017. | THUNDER BAY AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION a regular crop in the fields, and canola was introduced about four years ago. With the help of the station, a non-profit corporation that assists farmers with crop diversification and the development of growing techniques in the north, new cash crops have been introduced since the station was founded in 1991.
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| BRULE CREEK FARMS [ABOVE LEFT] Non-genetically modified canola oil, produced at Brule Creek Farms. | BRULE CREEK FARMS [ABOVE RIGHT] Jeff Burke and his tractor. | BRULE CREEK FARMS But Sahota remains optimistic. “Every year there are some new additions. Our farmers are very enterprising.” On that note, I caught up with Andrea Burke of Brule Creek Farms next to her vending table at the Thunder Bay Country Market one Saturday morning. Her husband, Jeff, was back at home harvesting their 135 acre farm in Conmee Township where they grow wheat, rye, buckwheat and canola. There, they run a flour mill using a mix of heritage methods and modern technology. “Our mills are two pink granite stones. After the seed is cleaned it goes through one set of smaller mills just to crack the grain, and it goes through a second mill to pulverize it into flour. Then we use a sifting machine to sift it. So that way, all of the bran and oil is intact, and it’s all being ground together versus separating the bran and the oil from the endosperm, the white part, and then mixing it back together later,” said Burke. Burke explained that most whole grain flour on the market isn’t truly whole grain—producers are only obligated to put a certain percentage of bran back into the flour, resulting in a less nutritious product than what consumers might expect.
“The heritage process is important to us because we’re trying to make a product as simply as possible, as close to what it’s like in the field with a minimal amount of production,” said Burke, adding that their flour contains no bleach or additives. “That’s a big part of our flour. It’s important to us that the grain itself is wholesome, that it’s nutritious...We have quite a few customers who buy our flour who can’t eat other flour. And they thought they may have been gluten intolerant but perhaps it’s something else.” She stood next to a shelf of products that come out of their farm. Pouches of wheat flour and a line of baking mixes including pancake, pizza, bread, cookies and scones. A few years ago they started growing non-genetically modified canola as a rotation crop. It did so well that they now produce cold-pressed canola oil. “It’s not as efficient of a way to process oil, but we think it gives it a deeper flavour,” says Burke, contending that their business values nutritional quality above large-scale production and the compromises that can come with it. “Otherwise, what’s the point?”
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The $750 View By Chuck Viren After my son Tor lost his iPhone during a canoe trip last year, I had considered paddling to Rose Lake on a recovery mission. He had lost the phone while bushwhacking up a steep hill to enjoy a lunch spot with a view. MEA weekend in October provided the opportunity, and after I persuaded my sister Katie to accompany me, the trip was on. To be sure, I was motivated by more than just the phone. It had been decades since I had seen the falls at the famous Stairway Portage or stood atop the palisades at Rose Lake. Too seldom had I paddled the BWCAW during the fall. Autumn travel in the Boundary Waters has it all: fewer restrictions on travel, less crowded lakes, the cooler weather and, of course, almost no bugs. On our day of departure, cooler had morphed into cold. The temperature was a mere 16 degrees Fahrenheit as we gingerly settled our old Mad River canoe beside the icerimmed rocks at the Bearskin Lake landing. White clouds scudded along, foretelling winds that might prove troublesome. Gloves and a wool hat were necessary. Still, my heart thrilled to feel the light bucking of the waves and hear the rush of water against the canoe, and the plunking of our paddles into the frigid water. We had the lake to ourselves. After navigating some tricky side-winds on Duncan Lake, we were surprised to find several canoes at Stairway Portage. At the far end of the portage, we met a couple who had been camping on Rose Lake. When asked about sleeping in 16-degree weather, they reported no problems. They commented on the autumn beauty and solitude of Rose Lake, wishing their schedule allowed them to stay longer. The beauty of Rose Lake dispelled any reservations about traveling in the cold. Though a storm had recently stripped the deciduous trees of their colorful leaves, the steep Canadian hillsides were striated with swaths of dark greens, browns, and whites, agate-like in their contrasts. The southern shore was mostly in the lee, so we did not suffer from cold winds, making good time as we paddled toward the narrows, where our search for the lost phone would begin.
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Waters. | KATIE VIREN [LEFT] During the trip, we spotted the international boundary marker on Rose Lake, marking the boundary between Canada and the U.S. | KATIE VIREN Tor was unsure of where he lost his phone, so our search was based on speculation. We improvised a strategy and spread out, eyes to the ground through dense brush and rocky hillsides, trying to image the path Tor and his cousin Hans might have taken to their lunch spot overlooking a bend in the narrows. If only I could have trained Dylan, my trusty Griffon, to sniff out the phone. We searched, backtracked, climbed deadfalls and poked our noses into the gaps between boulders for about two hours. The area was just too vast and dense; the possible routes too many. Eventually, we gave up the search and decided to find their lunch spot, to see what they had seen. It took a lot of scrambling, as the hillside was littered with deadfalls. But, the location of their lunch spot was obvious. To the north were the steep Canadian hillsides. Eastward, the narrows opened a bit to form Rat Lake. We
could see for miles below the low, scudding sky. It’s hard to put a price on a view, but $750, the cost of a new phone, might have been worth it. Though the sunless sky was hinting at the approach of evening, we took time during our return to explore the wonders of Stairway Portage. We dallied at the falls and hiked along the Border Route Trail to the top of the palisades. From there, the vast expanse of Rose Lake opens in both directions, framed by tall pine and spruce trees. Evening set in as we paddled across Duncan Lake, the winds now tame. A splashing to our right signaled the entrance of a lone cow moose. We stopped paddling. Moose and human stared, pondering one another. Eventually, the growing dimness prompted us to move on. I like to think the moose was there to greet us on our exit, a special perk for having ventured into the BWCAW in October. In the end, we did not recover the phone. We did, however, rediscover the wonders of autumn travel in the Boundary Waters. That, I think, is priceless.
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October is known for its clear, crisp weather, so let’s hope the pattern holds. Mars joined Venus in the morning sky about a month ago. Mars is climbing as Earth starts to catch up to it in the orbital race, while Venus is slowly dropping as it gets ready to sail behind the sun. On the 5th, the planets slip by each other, coming within half a full-moon width. Look low in the east about an hour before sunrise; Venus will be the slightly higher and brighter object. While you’re at it, turn to the west to see the almost full moon getting ready to set, and take a gander at the winter constellations in the south. Southeast of Orion’s hourglass form, Sirius, the brightest of stars, shines from Canis Major, the big dog. On the evening of the 5th, the harvest moon rises to light fields for farmers bringing in their crops. As the days go by, Mars climbs higher as the moon wanes to a thin crescent. The morning of the 17th, one cusp of the
moon points to Mars. The next morning, the older, thinner moon rises below Venus to complete a pleasing stack of one moon and two planets. Jupiter disappears into the sunset in the first few days of the month, but fear not. The king of planets reappears in the morning sky next month, and just like Mars, it’ll pass close to Venus as it climbs. And because it climbs much faster than Mars, it sweeps very close to Mars, too; that happens in early January. All in all, morning viewers have plenty to look forward to.
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In the evening sky, look for the Great Square of Pegasus high in the southeast or south. Below it, the Circlet of Pisces is fun to find, and that lone bright star low in the south is Fomalhaut, the mouth of Piscis Austrinus, the southern fish. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth campus. For more information and viewing schedules, see the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at: d.umn.edu/planet.
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Strange Tales Lighthouse Tales of Lake Superior By Elle AndraWarner
Lighthouses have been around for thousands of years, the world’s first documented one being the Pharos lighthouse built in the third century B.C. on a small island in the harbor by Alexandria, Egypt. In the U.S., the first lighthouse was the Boston Light, built in 1716 in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. In Canada, it was the Louisbourg Light built in 1732 in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. On Lake Superior, the first lighthouse to be lit was Whitefish Point Light in 1849, while Ontario’s first was St. Ignace Light on Talbot Island, lit in 1867 (infamous as the “Lighthouse of Doom” after three consecutive keepers died and the lighthouse was removed from operation). While the era of lighthouse keepers on Lake Superior is gone, their stories remain. Some say the most dangerous time for lighthouse keepers was getting them to/ from their stations at the beginning and end of navigation season. But what happened if stormy weather prevented a vessel from picking them up at the end of the season? In December 1926, the keeper and his three assistants at Rock of Ages Lighthouse were faced with such a scenario. Within a week, they were running out of fuel and water. Feeling stranded and fearing starvation, they opted to cross the wintery waters of Lake Superior in their open boat to get to the Minnesota mainland. In the meantime, the lighthouse tender Marigold reached the Rock of Ages Lighthouse on December 18, but found the site abandoned and a note on the door saying the men had left. A search by Marigold found no trace of the men, leading to fear the men had perished. A few days later on
In the early 1900s, two lighthouse keepers met tragic endings at Ontario’s Pie Island Lighthouse. | PAUL MORRALEE December 20, a weary Robert Morrill, the assistant keeper at Rock of Ages, reached Duluth and reported all had survived. Heavy ice floes had prevented them from landing at Grand Portage, so they had gone to Pigeon Point. Leaving the others at the Point, Morrill rowed and walked in waistdeep snow before travelling by boat to Duluth. A happy ending as all the keepers were safely rescued. Some keepers opted to stay the winter
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with their family at their light stations, like Danish-born William F. Demant, the keeper of the Passage Island Light located 3.25 miles (5.2 km) NE of Isle Royale and about 42 miles (67.5 km) from Thunder Bay. But their first winter was a harrowing one for the family. As the story goes, in 1883 after the season closed, his wife and three children stayed on the island while Demant went to stock up on winter supplies in Port Arthur, Ontario (now part of Thunder Bay). While there, the weath-
er turned bitterly cold with dangerous ice conditions, preventing Demant from returning and leaving his family stranded for the winter on a remote rocky island with few supplies and battling the cold. When Demant returned in the spring, the family was close to starvation, having barely survived on fish and snared rabbits. Undeterred, Demant continued as the Passage Island Lighthouse keeper for another decade. In the early 1900s, at Ontario’s Pie Is-
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Passage Island Lighthouse is the northernmost American lighthouse on the Great Lakes. | U.S. COAST GUARD land Lighthouse on the island’s western shore, two keepers met tragic endings. In 1906, two First Nations men arrived on May 19 with provisions for 61-year-old Thomas Hamilton, who was single and had been the keeper since 1899. Sadly, they found Hamilton dead. On his death certificate, his death is listed due to a hemorrhage about May 12. Then five years later, John Forbes, the island’s lighthouse keeper since 1908, died on October 16, 1911, but the actual cause is somewhat of a mystery. An article published October 21 in the U.S. newspaper The Syracuse Journal, reports that he was murdered on the island by two men who, after drinking a gallon cask of wood alcohol, also died and their bodies were found in a cabin at a nearby bay. However, on Forbes’ death registration it lists that the 75-year-old Forbes died on October 16 at McKellar General Hospital in Fort William
The Rock of Ages Lighthouse, first lit in 1910, was built on a small rock outcropping about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Isle Royale. Before construction began in 1908, there were several shipwrecks on the Rock of Ages reef, including the 200-foot side-wheeler Cumberland in 1877 and the Henry Chisholm in 1898. The lighthouse was automated in 1978 and was named to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983. | WIKIMEDIA
The lighthouse tender Marigold was commissioned in 1891 for service with the 11th Lighthouse District until 1939. | U.S. COAST GUARD (now Thunder Bay) due to “excessive drinking of whiskey and wood alcohol” resulting in “alcoholic poison.” (Wood alcohol was used to clean the light at the lighthouse.) Lighthouse keepers had to be hardy, sturdy and resourceful, particularly if they were posted on remote locations like Ontario’s Caribou Island Lighthouse in eastern Lake Superior, about 65 miles from Ontario’s North Shore (the lighthouse is actually
on the small Lighthouse Island, southwest of the larger Caribou Island). In 1912, on his first year as keeper of Caribou Island Lighthouse, George Johnston brought along plenty of ammunition for hunting, but forgot to bring a rifle—so, he made himself a homemade rifle. And when he broke his leg in an accident, Johnston set the bone, splinted the leg, and made a pair of crutches to get around. Johnston stayed as keeper
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640 Beverly Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 0B5 Canada Phone (807) 344-3232 FAX: (807) 344-5400 Toll Free 1-888-837-6926 Cell: 807-473-7105 mclark@avistarealty.ca www.avistarealty.ca
HISTORIC STORE
The Silver Islet store on Lake Superior! Built in 1871 this magnificent structure features 6,675 sq. Ft. of retail and living space plus a full 14’ high concrete and stone bsmt: huge beams and rough sawn lumber and flooring. 15 separate bedrooms; 185 feet of lake frontage. A tremendous experience! $349,000 CDN
CAVERS COVE ROAD
Incredible setting on shore of Lake Superior on Pays Plat Bay. Over 167 ft. of sandy beach with a panoramic view. Spacious 2,360 sq. Ft. 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm summerhome w. Huge liv/dining rm overlooking bay, lge kitch, mn flr laundry & storage room. Heated by woodstoves in kitch & liv. Rm. Paved road off hwy 17 to parking lot. $239,000 CDN
PIE ISLAND
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LAKE SUPERIOR LOTS Little Trout Bay, 20 minutes north of the Minnesota/Ontario border, 3 large estate-sized lots, very sheltered with southern exposure. Tremendous views. Power and telephone available. Priced beginning at $199,000 CDN
358 acres with 2 miles of beach front on Lake Superior facing south. Also a 1/2 mile of frontage on Perch Lake. Escarpments, hiking trails, great Lake Superior fishing and boating. Ideal for resort development or your very own private getaway. All amenities nearby. 10 miles south of the Thunder Bay Marina. $890,000 CDN
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Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 4449 E HWY 61 HOVLAND
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2350 Sq. Ft. Timber Frame, Superior view 2 Car Garage w/ Studio and Workshop MLS# 6030848 Price: $397,900
7.7 acre Lake Superior view lot. Five Mile Rock. Divisible. MLS# 6031057 Price: $129,000
4 Bedroom 2 Bath Beautiful Lake Superior 2400+ sq. ft. Frank Lloyd Wright styled MLS# 6029733 Price: $459,000
216 ft. of Devil’s Track Lake, 2000+ sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 3 Car Garage MLS# 6029118 Price: $334,900
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338 ft. of Lake Superior on 14.53 acres. 1 Bedroom Cabin, Garage, Dock MLS# 6029532 Price: $329,000
2 Bedroom 3 Bath 2 Car Garage Epic Mid Century Modern MLS# 6030671 Price: $244,900
6.7 acre parcel. Close to Devil’s Track. Motivated MLS# 6029034 Price: $39,500
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44 CHIPPEWA TRAIL GRAND MARAIS
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Amazing 40 acre Lake Superior view lot. Power. Divisible MLS# 6029653 Price: $599,000
RAVENWOOD X W HWY 61 GRAND MARAIS
2 to 3 acre parcels for sale. Electric. Edge of town location. MLS# 6029800 Price: $49,500 to $59,500
Beautiful 200 ft. of Lake Superior shoreline on 7 acres. MLS# 6029661 Price: $249,000
10.87 acres. Commercial-Light Industrial. Divisible. MLS# 6029656 Price: $295,000
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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES
LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES EXPANSIVE LAKE SUPERIOR RETREAT. Lake Superior charm
and seclusion awaits on this park-like private retreat property with almost 90 acres, 1793 feet of shore, and 3 classic Aldrich log cabins with outstanding lake views. A rare, unique opportunity! MLS# 6030553
Family compound or shortterm rentals-you choose. Endless views, solidly built, rear parcel with lake views, new septic, and location, location, location! MLS#
6030289 $515,000
$2,250,000
NEW! LAKE SUPERIOR CUSTOM HOME GATEWAY TO OUTDOORS ADVENTURE.
Custom built lake home set on 224 ft of magical Superior shore overlooking a wildflower fen with a small creek. Quality and detail are uncompromised. Massive windows allow the moods and light of Superior to pervade the entire living space. Features a large stone fireplace, exposed hammer-beam trusses, gourmet kitchen, and huge garage on 5.34 secluded acres. MLS# 6031199 $789,000
STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS. Immaculate
LUTSEN LAKE SHORE. Exceptional Lake
bdrm home sits on 4.62 acres, just 40 ft from the dramatic shore on a point. Many custom features and built-ins, 3-car detached garage with a fantastic upper level apartment, lrg storage sheds, plus a very unique and rare sand beach! MLS# 6026327 $529,000
GORGEOUS GREENWOOD LAKE. Lovely 2
Superior property in highly regarded Lutsen area. 150 feet of accessible ledge rock and gravel beach shoreline. Large, level building site surrounded by mature cedar, spruce and fir trees.
STUNNING CONTEMPORARY HOME.
Spectacular soft contemporary 3 bdrm, 3 bath home situated above Chimney Rock with miles of panoramic views of Lake Superior & almost 480’ shoreline. Property includes guest cabin with private drive. MLS# 6029387 $1,930,900
GUNFLINT LAKE HOME – SAND BEACH. This charming 2
FOUR SEASONS GUEST HOUSE.
bdrm, 3 bath home with open floor plan and amazing over-sized Marvin windows front and back. Designer kitchen, 48’ wrap-around deck, 2 garages. State-of-the-art off grid power system. 289 ft of water frontage! Agent/Owner. MLS# 6029549
MLS# 6024548 $299,500
LAKE SUPERIOR HOME SITE. Great Lake
Superior lot with an excellent site for walkout. Surveyed and level open location for your new home. This 1.07 acre parcel has a very neat, private cove and a 447' of meandering ledge rock shoreline. MLS# 6027506 $299,000
LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS. Dense spruce forest, moss covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200' shoreline with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband. Easy access from Hwy 61, yet private and secluded feeling. MLS# 6029039 $212,500 PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY. Beautiful,
DEEP CEDAR FOREST – GUNFLINT LAKE. Large cabin features
$499,900
2 bdrms plus loft bdrm, 2 baths, native stone fireplace, and huge windows. Beautiful, easily accessible 200' lakeshore overlooking Canadian hills. Great bunkhouse with bath and laundry. Feels like the primeval forest! MLS# 6028242 $379,900
SECLUSION AND SERENITY IN MAPLE FOREST. Immaculate, Mulfin-
very private 1.84 acre residential lot with 240 ft of Lake Superior shoreline in the Chimney Rock Platted Development. Premier quality with stunning elevated and panoramic views of the lake. MLS# 2313197 $199,900
ger designed 2 bdrm, 2 bath home situated perfectly into the terrain with rock outcroppings and stunning views through the tree tops. Deep woods privacy, beautiful features and 220' lake shore. MLS#
A UNIQUE & SPECTACULAR BUILDING SITE.
and beautifully furnished 4 bdrm, 3 bath Lake Superior home. Very little maintenance with smaller association benefits! All major rooms with stunning lake views. Master suite and laundry on main level. MLS# 6028321 $595,000
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, STUNNING SHORELINE.
Elegant and comfortable 3 bdrm, 2 bath contemporary home. Beautifully wooded & private, with dramatic rocks & panoramic lake views on 223’ of easily accessed Lake Superior shore. The great room is shared with the gourmet kitchen, formal dining, & living area centered around the Finnish fireplace. The master suite is a lovely open space with a private office. The master bath suite is exceptional. Upgrades throughout, beautiful maple flooring. MLS# 6028499 $579,900
This site is build-ready for your dream home plus garage lot. Spectacular views and privacy. All hookups are ready – septic, water, electric, phone & propane. House plans are available. Only 8 owners share this park-like
former resort property. MLS 6023745 $60,000
INLAND WATER PROPERTIES WILDERNESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.
2000+ acres of Cook County land with 6 lakes. Over 10,000' of shoreline. Various parcels spread across the Superior National Forest, most accessible via forest service roads. The Mark Lake parcel is 159 acres with 200’ shoreline for sale separately: $219,000. MLS#6025545 $3,100,000
6029530 $359,900
SEA GULL LAKE LOT – BWCAW VIEWS. 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# 6030051 $339,900
CHARMING CABIN ON SEAGULL LAKE.
RARE WILDERNESS RETREAT. Just you, the lake and the wil-
Lovely 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin with 233’ of gentle shoreline with breathtaking views of the lake and islands. Wrap around decking sets only 35 feet from the water’s edge. Sold furnished. Many crafted builtins and storage space. MLS#
derness - the only private land on Cascade Lake. Enjoy 87 acres and 3000' shoreline. There is a neat, well-maintained cabin, sauna, dock and outhouse. Easy year-round access. Great fishing and wildlife sightings.
6023785 $319,000
MLS 6028765 $668,500
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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES CLASSIC CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE.
Comfortable, well maintained 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin cared for by the same family for over 60 years. 205 feet of shoreline on much sought after Clearwater lake with direct access to the BWCA.
MLS# 6027760 $259,000 PARADISE ON TOM LAKE. This 2 bedroom log sided cabin is the definition of superb craftsmanship! Large Pella bay windows, genuine hardwood flooring, Corian countertops & quartz island, and 2 fireplaces! Also features a 30 x 16 carriage house & 220’ shoreline. MLS#
6030267 $239,900 MARK LAKE - 159 ACRES. The only private land on Mark
Lake! Good northern fishing. 200ft. Shoreline, forestry road or snowmoblie access. Motivated Seller! MLS# 6026299 $239,000
CABIN WITH BWCAW VIEW ON MCFARLAND.
This super 2 bdrm cabin has great views of the Palisades and the west end of McFarland Lake. Just a stone’s throw from the BWCAW! Comes furnished including pontoon boat, fishing boats, canoe, dock, and two Onan generators. MLS# 6029644 $205,000
RARE GUNFLINT LAKE PARCEL. Exceptional lot with 344' of
waterfront features unreal views and privacy. Use the slope of this lot to your advantage when considering what style to build. Power and broadband available. Borders public land!
MLS# 6027298 $225,000 WILDERNESS SETTING - TUCKER LAKE. A per-
fect place for your cabin or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. 3.68 acres and 554’ shoreline. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access.
MLS# 2309237 $222,900 LEVEL LOTS, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE. These three
Devil Track Lake lots have easy access from a county road, with power, phone, broadband and great building sites. South shore, 200 ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here. MLS# 6027317-6027319 $198,900 each
LIKE NEW LAKE ESCAPE – TOM LAKE. Newer lake home, 2
bdrms, 1 bath, full kitchen, great screen porch. Grid power and Broadband available. Newer septic and well. Furnishings included + boat, motor, dock and boat lift. Protected 233 feet of shore. MLS# 6027514 $197,500
LOON LAKE GETAWAY. Lovely furnished cabin on pristine Loon Lake. Includes a newer 1 bdrm addition, cozy loft, open living/dining room, sturdy deck, and 24' dock on 142' shoreline. Cabin easily sleeps 6. Lakewater system, septic holding tank. Great lake views!
MLS# 6030355 $186,000
PRIME PIKE LAKE. Wilderness, woods and lakeshore. Pristine
views of Superior Nat'l across the lake, towering white pine overhead. Virgin pine and cedar are unique here! The 252' frontage and 3 acres have gentle shore, crystal clear water and great privacy. Driveway and drilled well. Power and Broadband available. Fishing, wildlife and easy access to Lutsen or Grand Marais. MLS# 6028197 $179,900
SECLUDED AND PEACEFUL - MCFARLAND LAKE. Quality builtALE
S ING PE N D
cabin tucked in a mature cedar forest with great views of the palisade. One bdrm plus lrg loft, nice kitchen, dining & cozy living area with wood stove. A lrg work/storage shed with beautiful cedar sauna & deck included. MLS# 6027273 $169,900
LOG SIDED CABIN ON TOM LAKE. This 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin is situ-
ated on the shore of Tom Lake with loons and walleye just off the 24' dock. Solar power with quiet generator, though grid electric is available. Features a spiral staircase to a spacious loft and energy efficient windows. MLS#
6030876 $160,000 A-FRAME ON POPLAR LAKE. Classic 2
bdrm, 2 bath A-Frame cabin in a beautiful setting overlooking Poplar Lake. End of the road privacy with year-round access. Very nice, gentle path to the 156’ of lake shore. Nice mix of trees. MLS# 6024438 $160,000
THREE PRIME PIKE LAKE LOTS. Three lake lots with wilderness, woods, and lakeshore are waiting for your dream lake home or cabin. Pristine views, towering white pine, +/- 200' accessible shoreline each with crystal clear water and great privacy. Good driveway in place, ideal location, power and broadband available. Four total lots can be purchased together at a discount. MLS# 6028199,
6028230-31 $174,900 ea. BIRCH LAKE CABIN. Two
bedroom cabin plus charming log bunkhouse
E150 feet of shoreline. Comfortable accomSALonmodations Gfor year-round recreational fun. INseptic, generator power, small garage, PENDWater, large shed, dock platform. Very private, easy access to BWCA. MLS# 6028894
$164,900
POPLAR LAKE-BWCAW ACCESS. Nice 2.11
2093855, 2159458, 2309227, 2309228 $149,000 and up LARGE LOT PRIVACY – POPLAR LAKE. Dense
mixed forest, great views, & classic wilderness shoreline make this lot perfect for a mid-trail lake home. Two acres with over 160' shoreline and nice west views. MLS# 6026287 $134,900 CARIBOU LAKE - HOME SITE. New price is well below tax assessed value. Magnificent old-growth cedar and maple trees. Great, high build site on Sawmill Bay. 5.34 acres and 185’ lake frontage. MLS# 2203572 $95,000
NEW! TOM LAKE CABIN – GREAT VIEWS. This 2 bdrm cabin on
Tom Lake has great potential. The inside is in nice shape, the exterior needs some love. Great screen porch, unique and rare boat house, and gentle lot with 165' shoreline and dock. Furnishings included! MLS# 6031289 $89,900 LOT ON NINEMILE LAKE. Beautiful, large lot on Ninemile Lake in Finland. Lot adjoins Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area with excellent shoreline and views. Power and year round access! MLS #6028511 $69,000 TALK ABOUT WILDERNESS! Private, deep wilderness parcel. 17 acres includes almost 300’ frontage on Tucker Lake plus a section of Tucker River. Superior Nat’l Forest lands next door with BWCAW just across the lake. MLS# 6028852 $69,900 NEW! 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
acre lot with beautiful west views of the lake and 244’ of shore tucked in a quiet bay. A small, updated 1 bdrm cabin sits right at the water’s edge. Plenty of room for a main home and garage.
MLS# 6021031 $159,900
SOLITUDE ON LOON LAKE. These 1-2 acre lots are located on the south side of Loon Lake and offer great lake views, 152-218’ beautiful shoreline and many nice trees. The main road is in place and power is on the lot line. MLS#
CONDOMINIUMS
NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Only a lucky few get to own
cabins here. Remote water access from the US side, or drive in to the landing on Ontario side. Stunning views, easy access to the BWCA. The 2 bdrm cabin is one of the nicest remote cabins you'll find. Includes a great sauna. MLS# 6023214 $158,500
LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a remote wilderness lake with only a few privately-owned parcels on the water. No public access! This great lot features huge white pines, pristine views, 20 acres, and 650’ shoreline! Motivated seller.
MLS# 6029314 $158,000 CHARMING LOG CABIN RETREAT. This cozy
little log cabin sits in the woods on beautiful McFarland Lake. The sleeping loft and screen porch make it feel bigger than it is. The lot has 150 feet of frontage and there's plenty of room for a future main cabin.
MLS# 6028241 $152,900 TOM LAKE GETAWAY. Well constructed and maintained cabin with year round access, electric and broadband. Enjoy the solitude, wildlife, the new sauna, and great fishing from this perfect location. Level access to the lake shore. MLS# 6029506
$149,900
WELCOME TO LAKE SUPERIOR. Warm & beautiful light-filled end
unit Aspenwood Townhome. The 2-story walkout style leaves you with plenty of options to get outside and close to the Big Lake. This 2 bdrm, 3 bath home includes 98% of all furnishings & personal property. It is also part of a successful vacation rental pool.
MLS# 6022175 $290,000 NORTHWOODS VACATION GET-AWAY. This recently
remodeled and updated ski-in/ski-out condo has 1 bdrm, 2 baths, fireplace, and great views of the ski hills, plus distant views of the Poplar River. Walk to the pool, playground, restaurants – everything you need! MLS# 6027382 $118,000
SUPERIOR LIVING ON THE LAKE. Gorgeous 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo
with unobstructed Lake Superior views! This unit has had everything redone and replaced. Convenient location with access to many recreational opportunities.
MLS# 6026577 $144,000 CLASSIC ELEGANCE ON LAKE SUPERIOR. Tastefully
SALIENG PE N D
remodeled one bdrm condo featuring white cabinets, glass tiled back splash, granite counters and island, and laminate wood flooring. Classic elegance within an open concept floor plan, plus a wood-burning fireplace for chilly nights. MLS 6030293 $79,000
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HOMES & CABINS A GEM IN THE WOODS.
There is quality and detail at every turn in this magnificent 2 bdrm, 2 bath home hidden on 30 acres in the Grand Portage State Forest. Marble stairs and floors, loft, master bath with hot tub & sauna, soaring cathedral ceilings, and 2000 sq ft attached garage. Not your typical home in the woods, this is a rare gem waiting for someone who loves the outdoors, but wants the class of an elegant home at the end of the day. MLS# 6022895 $575,000
MOUNTAIN TOP VIEWS - LOG HOME. The ultimate wilder-
ness retreat - 160 acres surrounded by gov't lands. No one will find you here! The log home is masterfully built and lovingly cared for. Solar power, well and septic. Super nice sauna building. Solitude awaits from this mountain-top retreat.
MLS# 6027934 $524,900
NEW! HOME WITH DRAMATIC VIEWS. This large, ef-
ficient 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!
BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME. Nearly 3000 square feet
MLS# 6031033 $439,900
of living space with stunning views of Lake Superior, yet only 2 miles from town. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with an additional loft area. Open design, huge deck, abuts federal land! MLS#
6029495 $420,000
FANTASTIC LOG HOME NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Two
story 3 bdrm log home only 10 mins from Grand Marais. Stone wood-burning fireplace, dramatic curved stairway, views of Lake Superior, lrg garage, and wood-burning sauna. Spacious deck and lower level walk-out.
MLS# 6028341 $364,900
HOME IN PARADISE. Great
SECLUDED COUNTRY HOME - RURAL GRAND MARAIS. This single-level, well main-
tained 2 bdrm, 2 bath home sits on 24 acres with a huge pond as part of Woods Creek. Great yard with beautiful views of the pond. High maple ridge, adjoins federal land. Huge insulated garage, large covered porch. Minutes
from Grand Marais. MLS# 6029005 $319,900
CLASSIC FARM HOUSE AND 20 ACRES. Simply
charming country home with outbuildings and some pasture for your horse! The 3 bdrm, 2 bath home has a country kitchen/dining room, huge living room, & 3 season porch. A cute log cabin sits near the home, and the land is special with a lrg wildlife pond & planted pines. More land is available.
MLS# 2309191 $259,900 PRICE REDUCED! REMOTE HIDE-A-WAY. Charming cus-
tom built 2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space . Generator power and over 100 acres to explore. MLS# 6029349 $269,000
BEAUTIFUL HOME IN THE WOODS. Fantastic 3 bdrm, 2
bath cabin with sauna and bunkhouse. The 3.78 acres is surrounded by forest with Ninemile Lake across the road. Large kitchen/ dining space, incredible master suite, upper level sunroom. Lots of room for guests!
MLS# 6029835 $229,900
COUNTRY HOME NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice 3 bdrm
ranch style house only 4 miles from Grand Marais! Amazing lot with mixed trees and spacious yard. Deck, sauna, shed, basement, and detatched 2-car garage. Seasonal Lake Superior views and beautiful sunsets. MLS# 6030908
$229,000 HOBBY FARM OR LOTS OF IDEAS. This large property features
views and walk to the expansive Lake Superior beach. Large 2 bdrm, 3 bath home, quality updates, new large septic system, new kitchen appliances, new furnace and on-demand hot water heater. Lower level walk-out can be apartment with 3 rooms, tons of space and plumbing stubbed for 2nd kitchen. A 28 X 64 garage with huge workshop. Everything is ready for you...in Paradise. MLS# 6029522 $327,900 PRICE REDUCED!
open meadows, gardens, orchards, and a beautiful river. The living quarters with 4 bdrms, 2 baths and open living space is located above a 6-stall horse barn. A large pole barn, huge gathering hall, garage and various storage sheds provide lots of sheltered space. Two wells and septic systems. Easy county road access. What's your idea? MLS# 6018972 $215,000 PRICE REDUCED!
E home with heated 2 car garage SALfull-bath sits on G 6 acres of mature woods just N I D PEN a short walk to Devil Track Lake and a
LEhomeGhas 3 bdrms, 2 baths, and SAone-level attached 2-car garage. Open layout, updated DIN PENmechanicals, geo-thermal system, new
LARGE HOME IN DEEP WOODS. This beautiful 3 bdrm, 3
public sand beach. Wood floors, cathedral ceilings, and quality features throughout.
MLS# 6030143 $319,900
FANTASTIC GRAND MARAIS HOME. This solidly built
septic, and private wooded back yard with creek. Adjacent lot (MLS# 6022810) also for sale. MLS# 6029340 $199,000
TIMBER FRAMED LOG HOME OVERLOOKING TOM LAKE. Charming log cabin on 78 acres with
seasonal views of Tom Lake. Large loft bedroom and covered porch with swing. Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and metal roof. Year-round access. Furnishings and generator included.
MLS# 6027412 $177,000
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 $169,900 BRAND NEW 2 BDRM HOME – LUTSEN. New, custom
built 2 bdrm 1 bath home with Energy Star appliances, quality materials, energy efficient construction, and low maintenance. Nice yard, wooded backdrop and Lake Superior view. MLS# 6029642 $159,900
4 BDRM HOME IN GRAND MARAIS. E Only 3 blocks from Lake Supe-
SAL rior and 2G from school! Move-in ready N blocks for your dreams. Open kitchen, PENDbutIwaiting
large living room windows, basement, storage shed, and dog kennel. Plenty of space for a garage. MLS# 6029555 $149,900 NORTH SHORE RETREAT. A little one room cabin waiting for you to make it into something. 3.8 acres on the Lake Superior side of Hwy 61 with decent lake views; you'll feel the lake effect. The cabin is kind of rough, but maybe this is the project you've been looking for. MLS# 6027897 $36,000
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES RENTAL COTTAGES - GREAT LAKE. Devil Track Cabins is a long standing
seasonal resort on the beautiful north shore of Devil Track Lake. The 5 charming, cozy cabins and owner's cabin each have a private setting and lake view. A wonderful family retreat!
MLS# 6030455 $387,900 MARKET, DELI, LIQUOR STORE – HOVLAND. A
bustling business in a beautiful rural community on the North Shore. Bakery, deli, pizza, convenience store, and liquor store under one roof. Large seating area & outdoor patio. Expansion/home site possible! MLS# 6023742 $329,900
BIG OPPORTUNITY, MANY POSSIBILITIES. Prime
commercial location in Hovland, 1000 feet of Highway 61 frontage. Large commercial space with a small 2 bedroom home and 1 functioning rental cottage. Many new improvements and upgrades. Two more small cabins could be rented, and there's room for many more...or other possibilities. Large 2-car garage plus two sheds. MLS# 6026089 $284,900
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LAND/BUILDING SITES
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES PRIME RETAIL DOWNTOWN GRAND MARAIS.
Main traffic location in the heart of down town. Located on Wisconsin St between Blue Water Cafe and Sivertson Gallery, with 25 ft street frontage and over 2300 sq ft each. Build up for a lake view – lots of possibilities! MLS# 6029930,
6029951 $150,000 each PRIME COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN.Two
acre-sized lots with Highway 61 frontage-road access and great visibility in downtown Lutsen. Nice creek borders the east property line, nice mature forest. Great location for a small gallery, retail or restaurant. A residential lot is available adjoining to the north.
MLS#: 6027064 $99,900 • MLS#: 6030056 $89,900 COMMERCIAL LOT IN GRAND MARAIS. Good oppor-
tunity for a commercial building with a nice second story view of the harbor. Level 40 x 50 lot. A two story vacation rental could be built with a harbor view. What is your dream? MLS# 6024992 $52,500
RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE LARGE TRACT WITH CREEK. This 319 acre parcel has ponds & creek frontage on the Flute Reed River. Has been in DNR management program. Great for hunting or homesteading. Access is by unimproved easement from the Camp 20 Road, near county maintenance. The land may be split - take your pick of "40's"! MLS# 6027384 $258,000 SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT. Remote 80 acres ,10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land. 700’ of Durfee Creek frontage. MLS# 6024638 $149,000 TWENTY ACRES – GREAT LOCATION. Great larger parcel near
Grand Marais with road in to the “top” of the property. Lake views, maple and mixed forest, small creek. County road access with power and broadband close by, borders public land on three sides. MLS# 6030517 $112,000 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. Stunning Little Devil Track River frontage and Pincushion Mtn. trail access make this 6.3 acre property perfect for skiers, hikers and mtn bikers. Zoned Resort/Commercial.
MLS# 6026067 $103,900 CASCADE RIVER RETREAT. Deep in the Superior National
Forest, good road access and a small 150 s.f. starter cabin with solar power. Frontage on the mighty Cascade with rapids and trout pools everywhere. Views of the valley from nice building site. MLS# 6029531 $85,900 WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION.Three 40 acre lots with 600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded. MLS# 6021356 $59,900 or MLS#
6021357 $69,900 or MLS# 6021358 $74,900. NICE HOME SITE NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice elevation and views from this 6.75 acre lot off of County Rd 6 just minutes from town. Frontage on Little Devil Track River, with lowland and highlands. Nice forest and privacy for your home or cabin in the woods. MLS# 6027581 $54,900 FLUTE REED RIVER HOME SITES. These two heavily wooded par-
cels have the seclusion of 11-13 acres and about 330' frontage each on the trout stream Flute Reed River. Access is easy from frontage on a county road. Power and broadband are available. These lots are the perfect place for a retreat property or a year-round home. MLS# 6030884, 6030885 $49,900 each NEW! DEEP WOODS – PADDLE THE CREEK. Really neat property on Murmur Creek. Navigate all the way to Caribou Lake. Good building sites and remote privacy on this 20 acre property. MLS# 6031403 $47,000 500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful rolling land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. MLS# 6029353 $39,000
LAND/BUILDING SITES TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles across Lake Superior – incredible 180 degree views! Private drive and buried power in place. Nice mature trees and public lands on 2 sides. More land is available. This site will rock your world. MLS# 6029487 $350,000 100+ ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Great location for a home or recreational property just minutes from Grand Marais. Rolling land with creek, borders thousands of acres of federal and state lands. Great investment and subdivision project. Power at road. Seller willing to subdivide. MLS# 6027269 $277,900
LOCATION, VIEWS, PRIVACY - 80 ACRES. This former homesteaders property has it all: rolling topography, ravines, grassy meadows, mature timber, flowing creek and expansive Lake Superior views! Minutes from Grand Marais, adjoins USFS land. MLS# 6027073 $279,000 HOME SITE OR BUSINESS DREAM. This 13.4 acre property could
be a great home site or resort-type business location. Adjoins Pincushion Mtn. hiking/ skiing/biking trails. Lake Superior view with more land available. Zoned Resort/Commercial. MLS# 6026068 $214,900
LARGE WILDERNESS ACREAGE - LAKE ACCESS. This 80+ acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Rugged property with high topography and old growth cedar and pine. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. MLS# 6024602 $179,000 MOUNTAIN TOP - WILDERNESS VIEWS. Fantastic vistas into the BWCA and surrounding rugged topography near McFarland Lake. Located at the end of the Arrowhead Trail with easy year-round access. The 122 acres has a high ridge and a “mountain top” for you to name. MLS# 6024599 $154,900 INCREASINGLY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL. 190 arces fully surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich variety of trees, ponds,
high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands.
MLS# 6029820 $150,000 LARGE ACREAGE WITH WATER FEATURES. The headwaters of Irish Creek! Quality 160+ acres, 5 parcels sold grouped or separately. Many great features incl. old growth white pine, ponds, camping and building areas. MLS# 6030177 $149,500 BIG LAND NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. Four 80 acre parcels located south of Schroeder off Highway 61 with shared access and approved septic sites. Mix of trees, gradual elevation, nice build sites and lake view. MLS# 6027841, 6027843, 6027844, 6027845 $139,900 each FANTASTIC FIVE MILE ROCK. Great 7 acre property abuts Highway 61 at Five Mile Rock. Beautiful views of Lake Superior. Excellent build site and a 30 x 40 Morton building. Ready for your dreams!
MLS 6030238 $120,000 PROVEN GREAT HUNTING AREA - 80 ACRES. Prime
hunting land in Schroeder. Rolling land with great wildlife habitat incl. stream, beaver dam with large pond, and a good mixture of trees and low vegetation. Older 2 bdrm cabin in a beautiful park like setting overlooking large beaver pond.
MLS# 6029945 $115,000 LARGE ACREAGE NEAR TOM LAKE. 128 acres with good road
access and an easy walk to the Tom Lake boat landing. Year-round road, power is possible here. The 3 forties may be split - take your pick. MLS# 6027383 $111,000 HUGE POND-HUGE PRIVACY. Large 45+ acre wooded parcel located across from Tom Lake. Huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage.
MLS# 6029352 $99,000 LAND NEAR WILSON LAKE. A special piece of the Northwoods – 16
acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake! USA-owned forest is your backyard. Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. MLS# 6028685 $80,000
GREAT LOCATION FOR YOUR HOME. Convenient 7.5 acres located just 5 miles from Grand Marais on a Co Rd 7 blacktop, with some lake views, good building sites, driveway and a tiny cabin set up for your camp outs until you build. MLS# 6027933 $79,900 LARGE LAND, POND, LAKE RIGHTS. Densely wooded 60 acre parcel with beaver ponds and access to Lost Lake. Good seasonal road access, many great building sites and southerly exposure. Lots of elbow room, privacy, and miles of forest roads to explore. MLS# 6029025 $64,900 PRICE REDUCED! 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
RUSTICATE, RECREATE, RELAX. Hovland hideaway – 43 acres with new driveway to “base camp” with a nice camper trailer and shed. Trails have been cut throughout the property which adjoins State land. MLS# 2313223 $59,900 PRICE REDUCED! GREAT LOCATION, QUALITY FOREST, BUILD HERE. These 10-acre parcels have a mature and mixed forest, southerly exposure, easy county road frontage and just minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6023274 $64,900, MLS# 6023275 $62,900, MLS# 6023276 $64,900
MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE. Heavily wooded 6.45 acre parcel with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. MLS# 6023465 $64,500
RIDGES, PINES & VIEWS - ARROWHEAD TRAIL. Nice 20 acre parcel with high building sites and huge pines. The surrounding federal land leads directly into the BWCAW. MLS# 6024600 $59,900 WOODED HOME SITE This 5+ acre parcel is only 1.5 miles from Grand Marais and ready for your country home. Mixed forest, with forest service land in the back for exploring or hunting. A driveway and culvert are already in place. MLS# 6026053 $55,000 STONE'S THROW LAKE SUPERIOR. This heavily wooded, private 2+ acre building site sits just across the highway from Lake Superior's shore with a view of the big lake. You can walk the beach or have a bonfire on the State shoreline.
MLS# 6029899 $52,900 HEAR THE WAVES, FEEL THE BREEZE. Great building site just
across the highway from Lake Superior with great views, dense spruce trees and easy access. The approximately 2 acres is located across from State owned shoreline with miles of beach to comb. MLS# 6029866 $52,900 GRAND MARAIS CITY LOT. Great location for a home in the city of Grand Marais. Paved dead end street with water and sewer hookups. Lake view from a second story! More land available. MLS# 6029695 $52,900 RUSTIC WOODED WONDERLAND. Beautiful 40 acres of maple forest with small rustic cabin bordering Judge Magney State Park. Enjoy the peaceful solitude of Aide Lake, rimmed by an open cedar grove just a short hike from the cabin into the park. MLS# 6025235 $52,000
PERFECT 5 ACRE HOME SITE. This private and secluded build site is just waiting for your custom plans! Only five miles from town with five acres of great woods bordering public land on two sides. MLS# 6028922 $51,500 GRAND MARAIS LOT. Nicely wooded lot on quiet street. City street, curb and gutter. There is a property assessment for city water and sewer. Location to be identified. MLS# 6029185 $50,400 REMOTE WILDERNESS. Here is your remote wilderness parcel. 40 secluded acres with big trees, big pond, big hills, snowmobile trails and lots of Forest Service land to explore. East and West Twin lakes are close by for good fishing.
MLS# 6029821 $49,900 30 ACRES - PANORAMIC VIEWS. Rare mountain top property with a 180 degree view of distant Lake Superior and the ridge to the north. Many trails in place with food plots for wildlife. MLS# 6020274 $49,500 LAND FOR FUN OR HOMESTEADING. Heavily wooded 39 acres with a large variety of trees and easy road access on Camp 20 Rd. Southern exposure great for solar set up. The Superior Hiking Trail is steps away. Close to county maintained road. MLS# 6027896 $48,900 GREAT PRIVACY CLOSE TO TOWN.This 5 acre property just outside Grand Marais sits at the end of a private drive. Potential Lake Superior views, small creek and nice elevation make for a great ready-to-build home site. MLS# 6029451 $47,500 PRICE REDUCED! BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND LAKE. This pine studded 7 acre property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. MLS# 6024601 $43,000 WOODED 10 ACRES IN HOVLAND. North woods seclusion plus electricity and broadband! Great forested parcel. The driveway is in leading to a secluded build site with nice trees. Cute shower house and outhouse. MLS# 6024396 $42,900 WOODED ACREAGE – GM. Two private 20 acre lots with hiking and ski trails, and abundant wildlife. A high building site offers seasonal views of Lake Superior. MLS# 2313172 $39,500 & MLS# 2313173 $35,000 POWERS LAKE ROAD PARCEL. This is the beautiful ‘40’ that you have been waiting for. Easy access off Powers Lake Road with electricity and broadband. This is a fine opportunity for the person seeking a remote retreat with some modern amenities. MLS# 6027426 $44,900 5 ACRES NEAR CARIBOU LAKE. Gorgeous corner lot with colorful maples and majestic cedars. Plenty of privacy. Close to hiking trails and the Caribou Lake boat landing. Year round access with power! MLS# 2279179 $35,000 LAND FOR ESCAPE AND RECREATION. Remote yet accessible 20 acres near Judge Magney State Park. Good mix of trees, high building site, some distant Lake Superior views. MLS# 6025397 $34,900 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITE. Wooded home or cabin site near Devil Track Lake. The 1.72 acre lot has nice trees and maybe a view of the lake from a second story. The boat landing is just down the road, as are many other lakes and trails.
MLS# 6029872 $29,900
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7072 Two Moose Trail Wilson Lake - Finland
Check out this cute one level log sided 2 BD home, big kitchen, garage, low maintenance. MLS 6029561 $269,900
Experience Solitude on one of the most beautiful lakes around. Acreage with many amenities ready for use & enjoyment. MLS 608329 $246,900
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•3 BD, 3 BA • on Superior Nat’l Golf Course • large kitchen open to dining & great room • big deck to entertain friends • main floor owners suite • breakfast bar • and much more
MLS 6030017 $418,900
Commercial - 126 Airport Rd Grand Marais Airport
Lutsen Clara Lake Lot 15 Island Circle Build your dream lake cabin on SW facing 200’ lot in the Superior Nat’l Forest. Hiking & biking trails nearby, minutes from Lutsen & Grand Marais. MLS 6028329 $149,000
Commercial hangar, heated, electric, insulated, rental income. MLS 2116969 $269,000
Lutsen Premier All Seasons Resort
1 Norwood Shores - Lutsen Lake Superior Townhome
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• Vacation Home Living • Maintenance Free • Rental Program • Earn Money While Away • Remodeled 2016 • Sleeps 4 • Fireplace • Fitness Center • Pool • Sauna • Restaurant
124B Caribou Highlands Resort MLS 6025581 $119,000
Enjoy your days on Lake Superior in Lutsen with this 2 BR, 1 BA four season low maintenance Townhome. MLS 2184109 $229,000
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Lutsen Resort Condo 551-553 Poplar River Rd
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Luxury 3 BDRM unit at Lutsen’s premier Lake Superior resort. 3 separate rental units, many resort amenities and much more. MLS 6023424 $399,000
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NEW! HUGE LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS, GORGEOUS HOME IN TOFTE! Sprawling views, Super home! Master bedrm with bath, Gourmet kitchen. Lower level walk out has views and excellent guest space! 2 car detached, all you could want!
MLS#6031098 $335,000
NEW! HAND CRAFTED LOG CABIN ON DEERYARD LAKE IN LUTSEN! What a FAB Log home! Just stunning interior, stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling with log beams and open Great room. Main level living with finished lower level for friends and family to stay! MLS#6030976 $459,000
NEW! SUPER CTY RD 7 JUST WEST OF GRAND MARAIS LOCATION! Lake Superior
views, Welcoming home w/ master bedroom, nice guest spaces and a to die for deck overlooking the Woods and the Lake!
MLS#6030389 $350,000
ROMANTIC LOG CABIN ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Enjoy your space while your guest live it up in the Carriage house! Stunning Lake Superior Shoreline, you’ll LOVE the updated interior and warmth of this cabin!
MLS#6030729 $425,000
NEW! MULFINGER DESIGNED LAKE SUPERIOR WONDERLAND! The main home exudes Quality Design and Craftsmanship, the architecturally designed home is truly a Work of Art. Captivating Views through Walls of Windows, all focused on the nearly 300 ft of Amazing ledge rock shoreline. The Carriage House will be where your family and friends will want to stay, it’s their own little paradise over the three car garage! Magnificent views, Stylish living in this guest space with bath completes the package! MLS#6030228 $899,900
NEW! SWEET LITTLE GETAWAY IN THE HEART OF TOFTE! A Couple’s retreat to the simpler things in life, this cabin has all you need in a weekend getaway at a great price!
NEW! SWEEPING LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS FROM THIS ASPENWOOD TOWNHOME ON LAKE SUPERIOR!
Beach access via a nice stairs, this townhome has a fantastic Master Suite w/ deck, and a gorgeous main level kitchen open to Great Room and BIG Lake Superior views!
MLS#6031370 $99,000
MLS#6031110 $309,900
NEW! LUTSEN HOME AT MINK RANCH! Nice home for the money, three bed-
room, one bath AND a garage. Really a cute place, just a minute from Lutsen Mountains, Move in Ready!
MLS#6030897 $149,800
NEW! THE SUNSHINE CABIN IN SCHROEDER! Sweet “Rustic Living” , two bed-
rms, roughed in bath on nearly 10 ac., yr round access and electric/broadband! Drilled well and a Super Outhouse. REALLY nice! MLS#6030726 $129,900
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Local 663 - 8777 • I n f o @ T i m b e r W o l f f R e a l t y . c o m To l l f r e e ( 8 7 7 ) 6 6 4 - 8 7 7 7 LAKE SUPERIOR LIVING, MAKE YOUR DR EAMS COME TRUE! OVER 600 FT OF LUTSEN’S LAKE SUPERIOR! Meander the tree
lined driveway along Lutsen’s Rollins Creek Road, stumble upon the connecting ponds with Fountain and Sculpture celebrating the Sounds of Springtime! Over 8 acres of rolling terrain, experience the manicured path to the ponds, or stroll down the rock steps to the Tumultuous Shoreline, the Waves Pounding the over 600 ft of Rock with plenty of Splash! Inside the Fabulous home your guests will enjoy the Cascade of the Creek to the Big Lake just outside their bedroom window. The master bedroom Welcomes the Sunrises via huge windows overlooking the drooling shoreline… 0r Says Goodnight to the Sun while watching the flickering of the fireplace from bed. All the other parts of the home are Magnificent, from the gazebo with hot tub, to the large library, to the gourmet kitchen with function and charm. See it to Believe it is the Best! MLS# 6019683 $1,197,000
FINE LIVING ON LAKE SUPERIOR!
SIMPLE LIVING ON LAKE SUPERIOR! A Step up from Thoreau’s
Cabin, Enjoy the peace and quiet this lovely little cabin offers on over 300 ft of Lake Superior Shoreline! Electric, and Nice gas Stove makes this a comfy and welcoming Cabin!
MLS#6026595 $240,000
Welcoming main level living space has awesome views from every room. Kitchen is large and functional, great for entertaining! Dining area features birch flooring, and overlooks the Great room and beautiful Lake Superior! Sweet master suite! One car attached! Nice low maintenance living on the Big Lake! MLS#6027026 $374,900
OVER 300 FT OF COOL SHORELINE TO CRAWL OVER! Super Lake
Superior Home with a huge Prow of Windows showing off Excellent Lake Superior views! The home has a fantastic layout for year round living or for your getaway home! Main level master suite, gourmet kitchen and a Great Room to Wow your friends and family! MLS#
WOWSER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY!
Jonvick Creek AND Lake Superior frontage! Lovely LUTSEN home, tons of potential for updating and making this home YOURS! Vaulted ceilings, welcoming warm feel to this Cabin, a Must See!
6028087 $699,900 SUPER VALUE!
MLS#6026038 $530,000
LAKE SUPERIOR AT CUT FACE CREEK! This home is waiting for YOU to
WATERFALLS ON LAKE SUPERIOR, WALK TO GRAND MARAIS!
Stunning home in a Wilderness Setting with Incredible Lakeshore, a combination of Ledgerock and pebble beach! Awake in the morning to the sounds of the Waterfall cascading in to Lake Superior just outside your bedroom window! This striking home is move in ready, main level living with a sweet master bedroom and bath. Lower level walk out area for your friends and family to enjoy! Two plus car garage, with an awesome Man Cave with views of Lake Superior! Gorgeous Landscape, Gorgeous Lake Superior Home. A Must See, including the Little House! MLS#6026723 $799,900
personalize this home and make it your OWN! Mint condition, well maintained, it’s just waiting for you to mold the master bedroom of your dreams in to this lovely setting and home. Plenty of Lake Superior shoreline to afford you lots of privacy! And the location just can’t be beat! Walk to the Cut Face Creek wayside park to look for agates, and come home to Comfort! Minutes to Grand Marais OR Lutsen! A Must See home! MLS#6023379 $549,000
LAKE SUPERIOR GETAWAY, MINUTES TO LUTSEN! Sprawling Views,
Lovely Mint Condition home with over 300 ft of Lake Superior Shoreline, accessible AWESOME cove all to yourself! Designed for main level living with lower level for guests! 2 car detached, Perfect Getaway!
MLS# 6023113 $550,000
NEW! MULFINGER HOME ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Wilderness
RUGGED ELEGANCE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! LUTSEN’S CASCADE BEACH RD LOCATION,
Wonderland on Stonegate, Gorgeous home with incredible quality and design. Lake Superior is one with this Home! Gourmet Kitchen, Warm and Welcoming great room with Basalt Stone fireplace and huge hearth. Really a Must See home! MLS#6028622
200 ft of level access shoreline and a helluva great home! Spectacular Fireplace, Remodeled Kitchen-Incredible! Master Suite with a bathroom to LOVE. Recently renovated and updated, this home is Move In Ready for your Family to Enjoy! MLS#6029989
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CUTE, FAMILY CABIN ON POPLAR LAKE.
200’ of level GORGEOUS frontage, secluded, cedars, swimming, walleyes, relaxation. Super Cabin if we didn’t already say it.
HOLY SMOKES WHAT FAB VIEWS! Sweet Cabin Overlooking Caribou Lake, Foothill Blvd Location in Lutsen! Move in Ready and Mint Condition Must See year round home.
MLS# 6030213 $285,000
MLS#6025737 $226,500
GREENWOOD LAKE CABIN, MAKE IT YOUR TINY HOME! End of the bay bordering USFS
Lake and the Wilderness! New stairway to the lake meanders through the woods…a great setting for this really nice and comfortable cabin with loft bedroom and Views that will Knock your socks off! It’s the perfect Tiny Home for your Gunflint Trail adventures!
MLS#6028432 $211,000
lands and some Super Shoreline! Call today for details!
MLS# 6027279 $219,000 REDUCED!
PIKE LAKE LUTSEN SIDE! Premium Shoreline, nice and rocky! South facing build site, boreal forest. Lot 6 Willard Lane, must see! MLS#6031145 $199,900
LOG CABIN ON CARIBOU LAKE! Located
DESIGN AND ELEGANCE ON DEERYARD LAKE, LUTSEN. Lindal Cedar Home, dramatic stone fire-
place set amongst posts & beams of Douglas Fir. Designer kitchen, sunroom, secluded master bedroom and bath with soaker tub. Wood fired oven, Timberframe Sauna, Woodshop and a large garage. End of the Road 4.48 acres, 175’ of frontage, adjacent public land buffers and beckons. Leave Everything behind and just enjoy the Good Life on Deeryard Lake! MLS#6028689 $599,000 REDUCED
LOVELY CABIN ON CLARA LAKE, gorgeous parcel of land tucked in to the Wilderness surrounding Clara Lake, just 20 minutes to downtown Lutsen! Cabin features nice rustic living, with the ability to bring the electric in to the cabin from the street, but otherwise the cabin was built for rustic off grid living. One main level bedrm, upper level loft, and Vaulted ceilings in the family and kitchen area spaces. 200 ft of PRIME shoreline!
on the quiet side of Caribou, this Gem of a home is just what the Doctor ordered for rest and relaxation! Excellent location to launch your kayak on to Caribou!
MLS# 6028567 $425,000
DEERYARD LAKE EAST SIDE, bay shallow shoreline but great views to the west down the lake! Boardwalk in place for lake access.
MLS# 6029380 $239,000
MLS#6031104 $74,900
LUTSEN SKI MOUNTAIN RESORT AREA AND LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOMES! GET PREPARED TO SKI IN SKI OUT AT LUTSEN
LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOME AT LUTSEN RESORT! Enjoy all that the
historic Lutsen Lodge offers…a sandy beach, a cool River, Swimming pool, spa, FABULOUS dining… but enjoy it in STYLE at the Cliffhouse overlooking the historic lodge. Newer construction, Big views, Contemporary Design. Total Comfort. Nice rental income to offset expenses. MLS#6021422
$399,000 REDUCED!
A perk to Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort is staying at a Primo Resort like Caribou Highlands! Ski In Ski Out, Overlooking Moose Mountain and Poplar RIver! View pics of each unit by searching MLS# on TimberWolffRealty.com!
1O8 BRIDE RUN, HUGE DECK MLS#6027475 $89,900 MINT CONDITION! 114 BRIDGE RUN MLS#6028015 $89,900 128 BRIDGE RUN MLS#2120739 $121,900 526 MOOSE MOUNTAIN MLS#2217205 $128,500 518 MOOSE MOUNTAIN MLS#6023287 $159,900
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A lovely one bedrm Condo, Updated Bath and Kitchen! Romantic Setting on Lake Superior, Excellent location at Blue Fin Bay!
CONDO #30 MLS#6026238 $250,133
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GORGEOUS PIECE OF PROPERTY JUST EAST OF GRAND MARAIS, with wide open views of
RUSTIC LIVING A HOP SKIP & A JUMP FROM GRAND MARIAS! Charming rustic cabin on 10 acres of south facing forest with distant views of Lake Superior. Bordering public lands, great for hunting or hiking!
MLS#6020031 $85,500 REDUCED!
LUTSEN-TOFTE AREA HOME! Come take a Look at this
Tofte home with acreage! Lots to offer, the home is solid and has a nice flow. The kitchen has been upgraded! Large windows allow for lots of light, and accessory buildings are perfect for a workshop and garage! Curious? Give us a call to see this gem!
MLS#6022904 $177,500
BUNGALOW HOME OVERLOOKING LAKE SUPERIOR, WITH ATTACHED GARAGE AND ACREAGE! Perfect
location between Grand Marais and Lutsen, the best of both worlds! Two bedrooms, open kitchen and family room, with a large deck overlooking the lake! Great for year round living or a perfect low maintenance getaway home! MLS#6025328 $195,000
RIDGETOP MOUNTAIN VIEWS OVERLOOKING THE SKI RESORT!
MAPLE LEAF LANE OFF HWY 1 NEAR FINLAND.
It’s a quiet getaway cabin, rustic living. Super hunting spot, man cave cabin!
MLS# 6030497 $59,900
space in the warm months, overlooking the pond! Rugged terrain, not for the faint of heart! A must see Log Cabin in the Woods, Year Round Living!
MLS#6028795 $194,900 REDUCED! SWEEPING HOME ON MAPLE HILLSIDE, DISTANT LAKE VIEWS AND RAVINE! All you
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MLS# 6030252 $399,900 WELCOME TO “THE BASE CAMP”!
$139,900 REDUCED!
MLS# 6029625 $225,000
COMFORTABLE AND CUTE MINT LOG CABIN! 20 ACRES AND YOUR OWN POND! Screened porch extends the living
Welcoming home with lots of elbow room, Enjoy a glass of wine while watching the Skiers downhill! This home has it all including Gourmet Kitchen, lower level guest rec space, and detached garage with tons of storage and a COOL outdoor sauna! Must See Home! Home & 11 ac $425,000 or keep it simple with the home on nearly six gorgeous acres!
77 ac of wild forest for hunting or just creating trails. Already set up with a main cabin w/ mud room, open kitchen to the living room and 2 bedrooms. 2 add’l guest cabins. Detached garage with heated and insulated work shop, drilled well. There is a sauna/shower house on the premises. MLS# 6029226
Lake Superior. Designed for the owner to enjoy a guest home with rental income while living in the main home on the property. Main home was built in 2003. Public Lake Superior beach just across the road!
NEW! SUPER CUTE FARM STYLE HOME WEST OF GRAND MARAIS. A Real Gem 2 bedrm 1 bath. Wood stove, propane heat. Gorgeous wood floors.
MLS#6030868 $149,000
can ask for, acreage, Maples!, and a huge garage with plenty of firewood storage for winter warmth! Newer construction, huge walk around deck and wide open living, Awesome Owner’s Suite, Tons of potential in walk out level! Must See!
MLS#2313265 $289,900 HUGE VALUE!!!
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, LUTSEN AND GRAND MARAIS! SUPER OPPORTUNITY TO OWN MOST OF DOWNTOWN LUTSEN! Approx. 9 ac bordered by Lutsen creek, this hotspot hosts 5 commercial businesses and a lot of apartments with good long term renters! 13 lot trailer park has been established since the 70’s, w/ each trailer owner paying lot rent. GORGEOUS LAND, mature pines, nice setting for future expansion with zero lot line setbacks. New compliant commercial septic system. Rental housing is in high demand in the Lutsen area, all rentals are full with long term history. Potential add’l income from retail space and garage/warehouse space currently used by seller. Seller Financing optional.
MLS#2279185 $1,575,000
COBBLESTONE BUILDING AT THE HARBOR! Fantastic opportunity to own a successful
Grand Marais commercial building with solid rental revenues and room for expansion of a second level for vacation or year round rentals! Roof tops offer excellent views of the harbor, tons of potential with plenty of parking space, highly desirable space in downtown Grand Marais. Recent remodels include updates of most electrical and plumbing, and was designed to be handicap accessible!
MLS# 6028366 $344,900 REDUCED!
Call TIMBERWOLFF REALTY or visit www.timberwolffrealty.com for more information! NORTHERN WILDS
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SCHROEDER AND TOFTE AREAS
LUTSEN AREA
LUTSEN AREA
Hwy 1 area Hunting Cabin on 10 ac
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!
Mature Spruce and BIG Lake Views! Walk to Blue Fin Bay, drilled well in place! MLS#2272174 $49,900
Tait Lake area, Legend Trail parcel bordering USFS lands with views of Wills and Williams Lake!
Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr!
MLS#6023412 $35,000
MLS#2309318 $64,900
Whitetail Ridge Overlooking Lake Superior! Just off Highway 1, Enjoy Sprawling Lake and Ridgeline views and Rugged Terrain! Yr Round Access, Electric.
MLS# 6024856 $110,000
30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 Rocky Wall Overlooking Lake Superior just outside Silver Bay. MLS#2244646 $99,000 Rock Road in Silver Bay area! Great build site with creek frontage! MLS#2308638 $45,000 Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borders common land! MLS#2309096 $39,000
REDUCED!
SCHROEDER AND TOFTE AREAS 10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples to a Sweet Building site Perched Over a Mixed Boreal Forest. Year Round Access and Electric at Road!
MLS#2024250 $49,900 REDUCED!
DRAMATIC Mountain Top Views, Rolling Hills, Maple Forests fading in to Spruce and Pine and year round access. FROM $70,000 MLS#2090628
MLS#2070509 Prices from $24,900!!
MLS#2296509 $79,900
Maples with lots of Elbow Room, Year Round access and nice location between Cross River in Schroeder and Finland! MLS#6028422 $59,000 Wowser Lake Superior Views perched on LeVeaux Mountain in Tofte! Big Views, Great location minutes from Lutsen Mtn, BlueFin Bay. Must see land!
MLS#6028132 $79,000
Holy Smokes! End of the Road bordering County land, Tofte. HUGE value with 2 lots sold for the price of one!
MLS#6028792 $49,900
1046 Cramer Rd-Schroeder-40 ac with creek and tons of Maples! OMG it’s a beautiful parcel with high elevations and ravine like creek. Driveway is in!
MLS#6028837 $98,000
BIG TIME VIEWS of Lake Superior-Tofte, Excellent value at Johannes Toftey
MLS#6029322 $68,500 Overlook at LeVeaux Mountain-Tofte! Serene Woodsy setting with Lake Views!
NEW! Lot 3 High Ridge Drive, Premier View Acreage New on the Market! Acreage and Awesome Views, driveway in place and build site ready!
MLS#6029324 $49,000
Maples Galore, Acreage! Schroeder Location with Yr Round Access and Electric!
MLS#6031037 $59,000
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
MLS#6029593 $99,000
NEW! Nice large parcel #19 at Sugarloaf Retreats, Boreal Forest land with yr rd access/electric.
MLS#6031140 $44,400
Nice parcel bordering USFS land, driveway roughed in, access to Tait Lk! Woodland Foothills Build Ready lots, Shared Water & Community Septic from
MLS#6028619 $67,500
Wilderness Lutsen location at Tait Lake- backlot with Driveway in place! Yr Round and Electric
MLS#6029115 $37,500
MLS#2309328+ FROM $39,000
Ridgetop 5+ ac in Lutsen, Ski Hill and Lake Superior Views! Fab Location, Boreal Forest with Maples!
Heartland of Lutsen, 80 ac at the Foothills of Ski Hill ridge, near downtown Lutsen! MLS#2312987 $119,000
Ski Hill Road lands, Boreal Lane is your Key To Mountain Top Living! 5 ac lots from
Over 8 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen!
MLS#2216560 $45,000
Prime Build Site(s) just off theCaribou at Jonvick Creek!
MLS#2240533 $49,000
Gorgeous 5 acre parcels in the Heart of Lutsen paved Caribou Trail locale bordering USFS lands! MLS#2174799 From $54,900 - $77,500 Creek Build Site just off the Caribou Trail at Jonvick Creek! Rare and Unique Build site! MLS#2289515 $57,500 30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land with year round access and electric at street with Views of Lutsen’s famed Clara Lake! MLS#2080599 $137,500 Maple Leaf Trail at Jonvick, Maples Galore! Nice elevated build site. Yr Round access, electric.
MLS#6024972 $49,000
“Sunset North” perched along the coveted Onion River Road this sweet 5 acre build site has a roughed in driveway and a nice mixture of trees. Super location for recreating!
MLS#603266 $49,900
MLS#6029557+ $59,000 TO $99,000 GRAND MARAIS AREA Cty Rd 7 Murphy Mountain Lake View lands! Bargain Buys in young Poplar Forest, easy clearing for Sweet Lake Superior Views for as little as $39,900! Or Enjoy Hilltop Build Site with driveway in place.
MLS#1599157 $79,900 REDUCED!
20 Acres near Pike Lake, minutes to the new Boat Landing! Driveway is in place, nice shed. Panoramic Wilderness! MLS#6028569 $69,000
Grand Marais Meadows on County Rd 7, Gorgeous Setting, Super location! MLS#6029849+ $65,000 HOVLAND AREA
Meander in to the Sawtooth Ridges where folks enjoy the peace and seclusion of the Wilderness! 20 acres off Victory Lane-Off Grid Living!
MLS#6028471 $30,000
MLS#6027996 $57,500
Ridgetop Views Overlooking Caribou Lake! Tuck your home in to the Maple hillside in Lutsen, year round access. Super Location!
MLS#6028429 $56,500
LAKE SUPERIOR AND INLAND LAKESHORE BUILD SITES! DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR. land and lakeshore! Several acres of privacy and way more than 200 ft of Level Access Lake Superior shoreline in Schroeder, near Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area!
SWEET CLARA LAKE SHORELINE! Level
Access from Build Site to Rocky Shores.Superior National Forest Lands! Electric, yr round access, Old Cabin in place to use now and build later!
MLS#2090420 $275,000
LAKESHORE 10+ ACRES BORDERING SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST! in Lutsen,
QUIET CONTEMPLATION ON LAKE SUPERIOR IN LUTSEN! Creek runs along East
OLD GROWTH WHITE PINES ON TAIT LAKE IN LUTSEN! Driveway, garage in place, Spectacular Build Site, good bang for the Buck in Lutsen!
year round access with over 10 acres and 200 feet of shoreline! Hilltop building site with cleared path thru cedar forest to Christine Lake, a super wilderness lake great for
Border, with 200+ ft waterfront. Excellent Views, Wilderness
paddling your days away! MLS#6023288 $99,900
Setting. MLS#6028455 $269,900 REDUCED!
END OF THE ROAD SPECTACULAR 280
LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR CASCADE BEACH RD LAND! Very accessible, build site close
place! MLS#2313255 $235,000 REDUCED!
ft of cliff shoreline with unobstructed Views across Lake Superior! Little Marais area, Build ready, driveway already in
MLS#6031145 $199,900 LOVELY DEERYARD LAKE PARCEL!
Lutsen’s Secret Treasure, Deeryard is a peaceful respite from the busy life outside the Northwoods. Maple hillside cascades in to the clear waters!
MLS#6027527 $189,900
PLENTY OF ELBOW ROOM ON LAKE SUPERIOR!
Big Lake, a must see! MLS#2308906 $299,000
400 FT OF STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE minute’s to the Cross River in Schroeder!
SWEET PARCEL ON SWALLOW LAKE in Isabella area! 220 ft of shoreline, 2.5 ac! MLS#2300576 $64,900
Nearly 800 ft of shoreline and 11 ac. of rolling terrain, with signs of the past logging roads and Spruce planted forests providing a sweet buffer from all of those pesky worries of the Real World! Driveway installed in to the mid-section of the land to allow you to explore which building site best fits your desires!
MLS#2313305 $440,000 SALE PENDING
MLS#2309271 $799,000
to the water, listen to the waves of Lake Superior lapping the rocky shoreline! Gorgeous morning sunrises over the
MLS#6029117 $209,900
MLS#1600179 $199,000
PIKE LAKE SHORELINE, PRIME rocky s horeline, dropping off to nice depth! Awesome mixed boreal forest, high ground for build site. South facing, year round access, electric. Build your dream home, ask for Lot 6 Willard Lane!
Rolling terrain, nice Evergreen stand giving nice buffer from ANY highway noise. Worth the walk through the wilderness to see the AMAZING 400 ft of sprawling ledge rock shoreline!!
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Over 12 years selling downtown MPLS Condo living. Currently representing this developers 10th project PORTLAND TOWER & THE LEGACY. I am available to meet with you in Grand Marais or Minneapolis to go over prices & floor plans.
REAL ESTATE SALES Cell: 612-599-6986
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Northern Light Lake Ontario
BALCONY
Rustic 3 bedroom log home on an island on this clear water prime fishing lake. Access to both BWCAW and Quetico. Old growth red and white pines $239,900 US Funds (Owner/Agent)
BEDROOM 15'-2" x 12'-9"
MASTER BEDROOM 15'-6" x 17'-11"
107 OLD 100 S NCY PA OCCU 018 2 FALL
BALCONY
LIVING 38'-2" x 14'-0"
BEDROOM 15'-2" x 12'-9"
MASTER BEDROOM 15'-6" x 17'-11"
CLOSET
KITCHEN/DINING 35'-4" x 14'-8"
BATH
BATH
BEDROOM 17'-4" x 11'-8"
BATH
CLOSET
KITCHEN/DINING 35'-4" x 14'-8"
BATH
CLOSET
BATH BEDROOM 17'-4" x 11'-8"
BATH CLOSET
LAUNDRY
CLOSET
LIVING 38'-2" x 14'-0"
Unit 1424 2774 Square Feet Balcony: 184 Square Feet
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Onion River Road - $79,000
6 acres of Resort Commercial zoned property Owner Financing with qualified buyer. (Owner/Broker)
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Own a slice of Minnesota’s Favorite Resorts We bring you closer. To the lake, each other and your vacation property dreams.
Surfside on Lake Superior
New townhomes, total coastal luxury right on the shore of Lake Superior. 3,000 s/f, 3BR, 3BA. Quarter-share ownership w/ flexibility for personal use & rental income. Excellent family retreat or investment property. Prices from $179K-$225K, includes furnishings.
Bluefin Bay Condos & Townhomes SOLD
NEW
Bluefin Unit 7
Bluefin Unit 17
3 BR, 2 BA. Recent $130K elegant remodel. Only a few feet from shore.
2BR, 2 BA. Sweeping views. Rent as 1 or 2 units to maximize income.
Eric Frost Sales Agent, Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts
SOLD
Bluefin Unit 22 1 BR, 2 BA. Bluefin Bay’s most popular rental style and rarely on the market.
Bluefin Unit 27 1 BR, 1 BA. Charming unit with brand new bath, kitchen, and fireplace.
Let Eric, exclusive sales agent for Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts, provide the details about each property and guide you through the process. Contact him today to learn more.
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(218) 387-2131 (800) 732-2131
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101 West Hwy. 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 info@cbnorthshore.com
Serving Cook County since 1971
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On Lake Superior
7044 W Hwy 61
68 Trailsyde
1000’ of beautifully rugged and secluded shore. 6 lots, house structure; you finish the interior, plus more than 30A of land to ensure ample exclusivity and privacy.
Clean, solid Lake Superior 4BR, 3BA home with a million dollar view. Practical layout, natural stone fireplace customizes den and multiple decks for you to enjoy the views.
MLS 6026201 $995,000
MLS 6029901 $569,900
9140 W Hwy 61
4794 Chicago Bay Rd
4512 Cascade Beach Rd
41 Naniboujou Trail
Amazing cabin with cobblestone fireplace, all wood floors & tons of windows, nestled in by the water’s edge. 400’ of meandering ledgerock shoreline on 2.97A.
3BR, 3BA designed with appreciation for quality. 132’ gravel beach perfect for walking, fires, and kayaks! Family room, sauna, attached garage, workshop and large deck.
MLS 6027296 $599,900 SOLD
MLS 6031425 $399,900 NEW
Spacious 3BR, 2BA home. Every bedroom has stunning views of Lake Superior. Large deck, timber frame bunkhouse; 300’ shore, 30x40 pole barn, 2 car garage and woodshed.
3BR, 2BA, great room with floor to ceiling windows and a cobblestone fireplace. Multi-level lakeside deck, sunny 3 season porch, 157’ Lake Superior shore.
One-room cabin on 8.2A with shingle, pebble shore. Interior is unfinished, ready for your special plans. There’s enough space inside for a modest 2BR retreat.
E Hwy 61
4012 Cascade Beach Rd
MLS 6027781 $499,900
MLS 6030565 $539,900
MLS 6028592 $154,900
MLS 6028127 $620,000 SOLD
Lake Superior Lots
Choice home on magical Black Point on coveted Cascade Beach Road. 3BR/3BA, wood burning fireplace and deck to enjoy the beautiful sunsets!!
L a ke S u p e r i o r V i e w
57XX East Hwy 61 - $89,500 SOLD
4.10A Lake Superior lot; 280’ shore. Driveway, septic mound, and underground electric already in place. Easy-to-walk shingle/small cobble beach. MLS 6028143
2884 W Hwy 61 - $279,900
1.30A, very attractive piece of vacant lakeshore located just past Terrace Point. 371’ of stunning ledgerock shoreline, with incredible views of the Grand Marais Harbor and the Sawtooth Mountain Ridge Line. MLS 6027340
2888 W Hwy 61 - $249,900
Fabulous views of both Artist Point and the Sawtooth Mountains! Stunning Lake Superior lot with 1.24A, 200’ ledgerock shoreline embedded with Thomsonite Stones. MLS 6027323
Stonegate Rd $194,900 - $199,900
2 lots along scenic Chicago Bay. Nicely wooded and private! 1-2A with 200+’ shore. MLS 6030329
Terrace Point - $549,999
The classic and iconic Terrace Point itself. 2.5+A parcel with over 660’ of meandering shoreline. Wonderful building spots with 180 degree views including Artist’s Point and the city lights of Grand Marais. The lot is sub-dividable in order to create two magnificent parcels OR it can stay as one and become perhaps the most coveted home site on the North Shore OR it can accommodate a small condo development. MLS 6030964
Com m e r c ia l
Co Rd 67 $72,000 - $82,000
Check out the views from these properties! 2 .7 - 3.48A with all utilities readily available - electric, broadband & telephone. DNR owned Lake Superior shoreline across the road so you can have the enjoyment of the lake without the cost.
MLS 6029971
Gunflint Trail - $97,500
Year round 6.46A on county maintained road with plenty of privacy. The cleared path up the property will help you visualize your future home on the North Shore! Also in close proximity to hiking, biking & skiing trails! MLS 6026498
Co Rd 7 - $69,900
Beautifully wooded 7.7A, wonderful views of Lake Superior, just minutes from town on a county maintained road. Septic sites id’d, building site has been identified. MLS 6026821
Raven Feather Rd - $119,900
6.65A of nicely wooded land just west of Grand Marais. End of road location with federal land to the west with incredible views of Lake Superior. MLS 6027354
Bally Creek Rd - $59,000
2 great 7+A parcels just minutes from town! Lake Superior views and mature trees! Recreation trails close by. MLS 6030620
108-2 Gunflint Trail
Great commercial location with access off Gunflint Trail and Co. Rd. 7. Additional property available, or purchase with less frontage if you only want the shop building & area.
MLS 6024280 $149,900
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Co Rd 48 - $85,000
108 Gunflint Trail
4BR, 2BA home right on the Gunflint Trail. This lot is commercially zoned with great visible location at the beginning of the Gunflint Trail. 2.5 car garage could be converted to retail space.
MLS 2161688 $199,900
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8 N. Broadway
Prime commercial property has immediate income. Two upper level apartments with space for more, plus storefront, and grounds rental.
MLS 6029037 $477,500
Two 5+A lots with great country location, yet minutes to town. Lake Superior Views and mature trees. Recreation trails close by. MLS 6030623
E Hwy 61 - $79,900
Private 10A, beautiful tree cover, magnificent rock out-croppings. Known locally as “Blueberry Hill” this parcel abounds with berries! MLS 6030851
Homes & Cabins
319 E 2nd Ave
Purchase three rental units for the price of a single home, or the lower units can be combined leaving a nice little family home with a studio apartment overhead. Or restore home into a two story single family home.
MLS 6027869 $168,000
175 Whippoorwill Ln
176 Camp 15 Loop
210 Bloomquist Mtn Rd 2BR, 2BA year-round home with all the modern amenities, in a private remote setting. Open living space is perfect for entertaining. All on 6A!
Quality built 3BR, 2BA home on 9.5A with amazing views of Lake Superior. Combination kitchen and DR, open floor plan. Abuts Federal land to the north Huge additional garage and 1BR apartment!
Newly remodeled 3BR, 2BA on 6+A with walkout basement. Iin-floor heat and on demand water heater. 40’ x 40’ with in floor heat perfect for storing you toys or parking your cars. Private guest cabin.
MLS 2313220 $149,900
MLS 6029486 $176,000
MLS 6027263 $298,500 SOLD
MLS 6027373 $269,900 SOLD
160A with 180+ degree views of the surrounding foothills. Very diverse forest... spruce bogs, cedar swamps, healthy birch groves, spruce, fir and healthy white pine. Owner/agent.
1031 W 2nd St
24+A with a 1944 sq ft pole building. What a spot for a hike-in writer’s cabin, artist’s retreat...or whatever your heart desires. Additional 12A and home is also available.
Nicely maintained duplex great as an investment or owner could occupy one side and rent out the other side. 2BR in each unit, and nicely landscaped yard.
MLS 6030050 $89,900
MLS 6030537 $197,900 SOLD
160 Whippoorwill Ln
120 Brule Valley Tr
2499 E Hwy 61
1636 Camp 20 Rd
3 Nelson Trail
2928 County Rd 7
133 Tower Rd
Remote, turn-key rustic getaway on 53A. Heavily wooded rolling topography with an abundance of wildlife; moose, grouse, deer, and more.
Sunny 3-4BR, 2BA home with full basement. Many updates, zoned commercial, could be VRBO. Huge 4 car garage, privacy fence, creek frontage and mature trees
1BR timber frame home with 2 lofts, great for guests. 56 x 40 garage with rec room. Sauna, another double garage and a well built storage shed all on 37A of beautiful forest.
MLS 6027942 $54,900
MLS 6027773 $199,000
MLS 6031211 $269,000 New
4640 North Rd
1911 Camp 20 Rd
332 South Shore Dr
True retreat from the rush of modern life. Off grid with full solar power, propane wall heat and wood fireplace. Nearly end of the road privacy. Log and half log sided construction.
Remote and rustic 22.80A with custom built cedar timber frame cabin. Majestic white pines abut the cabin. Deeded access to Lost Lake and a private landing on the Brule River.
Very sunny 3BR, 2BA home with open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and large windows on 10A with mature trees, creek frontage and tons of wildlife. Detached 2 car garage.
Fully furnished, private, one room getaway on 40A. Wooded land with a wildlife pond and an abundance of recreational trails. Abuts federal land to the north.
2BR, one level home near Devil Track on 21+A with state land to the south. Stainless steel appliances, in floor heat and garage with man cave and heated workshop. Bunkhouse overlooking pond.
MLS 6030049 $139,900
MLS 6027964 $59,900 PENDING
MLS 6030193 $199,900
MLS 6021725 $69,900
MLS 6026813 $249,900 PENDING
1207 W 5th St
61 Mort Meadow Rd
4BR, 2BA impeccably maintained home with versatile media room. Extra-large private lot, huge sauna, beautifully landscaped with seasonal views of Lake Superior.
4BR, 2BA home on 40A with private pond. Gourmet kitchen, LR with plush carpets and double-sided gas fireplace. Master BR suite has fireplace, whirlpool tub, quartz vanity and large walk-in closet.
MLS 6026765 $239,900
MLS 6027304 $498,500
2515 E Hwy 61
2447 E Hwy 61
Well maintained 3BR home in the woods on 6.9A, overlooking Lake Superior. Lots of windows, large deck, walk-out basement, detached garage, greenhouse, abuts USFS land.
Located on a ridge above the highway this 3BR, 2BA property has lake views from every room. Quality and attention to detail throughout. Insulated and heated 3 stall garage.
MLS 6030312 $268,000 PENDING
MLS 6031432 $474,900 New
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Inland
Poplar Lake
Poplar Lake
Lake
Homes
Poplar Lake
Custom built, 4BR home on 4A. 250’ of shore with dock in a secluded bay. Vaulted ceilings, log beams, lots of woodwork. Screen porch on the full, walk-out lower level.
2A property with 2 large BR, BA, spacious kitchen and living area with cathedral ceilings, log beams, lots of glass and a breathtaking view of Poplar Lake. Dock in place.
Spectacular Island, 1.6 A with 2BR vacation home, bath and spacious kitchen. Lots of glass breathtaking view of the lake. Dock is in place and 353’ of private shoreline.
MLS 6019286 $549,900
MLS 6028176 $249,900
MLS 6028177 $249,900
Devil Track Lake
Devil Track Lake
Tom Lake
2BR fully furnished cabin, off grid with propane lights, heat and fridge. 220’ of shore with boat house. Nicely wooded lot, easy access to the lake and excellent water clarity.
MLS 6027387 $114,900
Pike Lake
Poplar Lake
Charming 2BR cabin tucked away in the trees with cozy northwoods feel. 1.5A, 156' of shore, nice-sized deck and great views of the lake, with BWCAW access. Solid rental history.
MLS 6019270 $229,900 SOLD
Sag Lake
Pike Lake
Charming 2BR, 1BA cabin with beamed ceilings and huge windows overlooking Devil Track. Large dock, boat slide, storage shed, new mound septic system & drilled well.
6BR, 5BA screened in porch and multiple decks. 1.52A with 222’ shore; great swimming in aquieter bay on the main lake.
3BR, 2BA home sits on almost 2A with 155’ of shore. HUGE screened in porch; LR, dining area and kitchen form a very open and inviting space centered around a cozy wood stove.
Easy, year round access to this 1BR, 1BA cabin on 2.71A. 224’ shore with fishing channel right off the property! Woodstove, electricity and broadband.
2 BR, 1BA cabin with open floor plan on 1.3A with 150’of shore. Adorable guest cabin with bath and kitchenette for extra company. Very successful vacation rentals!
MLS 6031426 $199,900 NEW
MLS 6029887 $569,900
MLS 6032307 $399,500 NEW
MLS 6029579 $169,900
MLS 6029952 $399,900
Birch Lake
Devil Track Lake
Road Lake
Greenwood Lake
Seagull Lake
44A, 800+’ of shore, multiple rustic cabins, with propane lights, stove and fridge. Bordered 2 sides by Superior National Forest. All existing furniture, boats included.
Fully furnished 3BR, 2BA home that may be used as a primary residence or vacation rental. Open concept, In-floor heat, gas fireplace, main level laundry. Landscaped yard, paver tiled patios, heated 2 car garage!
2BR, 1BA on 1.5A with 155’ shore. Year round, mid-trail location with electricity, and availability of broadband. Many new windows, new dock and new appliances.
Cabin on 4.59A, 366’ shore, private bay, very accessible shoreline, dock, sandy swimming area, and year round access. Cabin has full bunk beds, indoor dining and propane stove/fridge.
3BR, loft, massive rock fireplace, kitchen with birch cabinets and island, walk out lower level with a family room and fireplace. BWCA lake with 400’ shore on 6+A, abuts Federal land.
MLS 6029230 $489,900
MLS 6027457 $249,900
MLS 6029576 $149,900
MLS 6027997 $219,900
MLS 6029355 $399,900 PENDING
Lar ge Acr eage 110A W Highway 61 - $649,900
Nicely wooded land with varied elevations on the Highway 61 corridor. Year round access via Highway 61 and County Road 7. Many development options with multiple zoning: Far-3, R-1 and commercial.
MLS 2164180
Devil Track Lake
43A County Road 7 - $299,900
Devil Track Lake
2BR, 2BA, large deck for entertaining. Natural setting in a quiet bay on the north side of the lake. 2 stall detached garage.
Sunny 2BR cabin just steps from water’s edge on .72A with 135’ shore on the north side of the lake. Open kitchen-diningliving room, gentle sloping lawn and large deck make entertaining a delight.
MLS 6028641 $239,900 PENDING
MLS 6029768 $214,900 SOLD
Nicely wooded with excellent development potential. Close to hospital and all the amenities of Grand Marais.. Multiple zoning (R1 & Far 3), survey and wetlands delineation completed in 2007. Electric at road.
MLS 2170711
180A Gauthier Rd - $219,900 200A Camp 12 Rd - $159,900
Swamp River
Livable but unfinished timber frame 3BR, 2BA home with 600’ frontage on 40A and surrounded by Govt land. Large great room with wood stove, 4 season porch, huge kitchen, outdoor wood furnace, and underground propane tank.
MLS 6029007 $199,900
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Over 200A of land, much of it abutting State and Federal land giving you access to thousands of acres!
180A of quiet and remove land directly abutting Judge Magney State Park. Gauthier creek flows through the property.
MLS 6028637
MLS 6028671
170A+ Camp 20 Rd - $149,900
Heavily forested land that has been replanted with many beautiful pine trees. Rolling topography with many building sites and hiking trails. Features a gravel pit on the northwest corner and a small wildlife pond to the south. State land to the south.
MLS 6022459
120A Reason Rd - $109,900
Wooded hideaway that is abundant with trails, wildlife and abuts State land on 2 sides. Located about 1.5 miles from Tom Lake Boat Access. Property is gently rolling and has a nice mix of healthy trees.
MLS 6025476
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Condos
Land W Hwy 61
Great location and development opportunities right off Hwy 61! 7.1A, zoned commercial and R-1. Additional R-1 acreage available.
MLS 2170380 $149,900
Co Rd 67 2.24A, year round access, directly abuts State Land to the east. Fully surveyed and well-built private driveway.
Bluefin Bay Tofte
Bluefin Bay has stunning Lake views and accessaward winning amenities and restaurants! Excellent rental potential.
MLS 6029973 $39,900
North Rd 20A, very private, year round access. Power, phone and broadband available at the road!! MLS 6024552 $39,900
Coyote Ridge Three 5A, private, beautifully
wooded parcels close to town. Babbling, gurgling creek for your boundary.
MLS 6021224 $45,000 - $65,000
25+A close to Grand Marais; healthy mix of trees with a very gently rolling topography. Approximately 800’ frontage on the Fall River.
MLS 6030910 $89,900
Stonegate Rd 2A on public portion of desirable Stone Gate Road with lots of potential uses. Power, phone, and broadband are a stone’s throw away. MLS 6029678 $18,400
County Rd 7 Oversize lot on Co Rd 7 but inside the city. The obvious benefits of broadband and other services.
Unit 27 MLS 6022267 $275,000
MLS 6028579 $58,000 MLS 6031424 $59,900 New
1BR,1BA units with stunning views
Silver Fox Rd Two peaceful and quiet 5A pieces close to town with easements onto Federal land.
MLS 6025690 $25,900 - $45,900
Camp 20 Rd 28A located off of the Camp 20 Rd.
Surveyed, septic sites have been identified and there is even a wetlands delineation!
MLS 6027375 $27,900
Caribou Trail. Motivated Seller. Year round 20A surrounded by Federal land on 3 sides, has year round access, electricity and phone. MLS 6028663 $139,900
County Rd 48 Year round 11A of nicely wooded land, close to town, yet has a country, northwoods feeling. Partial Lake Superior view! MLS 6029188 $64,900
2 lots 5-7A, 5+ and 7+A lots at a great country location just minutes from town. Recreation trails close by.
Rosebush Hill Lane Nicely wooded 5.40A with shared driveway only minutes from town. Identified septic sites and fully surveyed! Approx. 430’ of creek frontage. OWNER will consider a Contract for Deed! MLS 6030911 $49,900
East Bay Suites
Own a piece of the North Shore and generate significant income as well. This stunning 2BR, 2BA condo is one of the top condos in demand at prestigious East Bay Suites.
UNIT 301 MLS 6030011 $309,900
Surfside
3BR, 3BA end unit with great views of Lake Superior. Excellent rental history!
MLS 6023870 $204,000
3BR, 3BA, can be divided into two separate units for rental flexibility.
MLS 6030629 $45,000 - $47,500
MLS 6028840 $204,000
Quist Rd
Fantastic 5A parcel close to town but private. Driveway already stubbed in, potential Lake Superior views.
MLS 6030846 $49,000
5.72A of nicely wooded land with gently rolling topography AND approx. 500’ frontage on the Rosebush Tributaries. OWNER will consider a Contract for Deed!
MLS 6030899 $39,900
78 Squint Lake Rd 5A surrounded on 2 sides by government land. Convenient mid-trail location.
MLS 6020283 $59,900
Railroad Drive 1.7A in the heart of Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees. Convenient location.
Grand Marais Condo
Located in the heart of Grand Marais. Includes heated underground parking, security system and much more.
MLS 6023743 $39,900
UNIT #9 MLS 6030540 $177,900 PENDING
Broadway Ave Wonderful location, oversize lot
2BR, 1BA, 1 level living
is open to many opportunities for development and use.
UNIT #20 MLS 6031483 $209,900 NEW
MLS 6025787 $48,000
2BR, 2BA with full loft
16 Terrace Ridge
3BR, 4BA unit with private loft overlooking the lake. Sauna is located on the patio level.
MLS 6027603 $399,900
Inland Lake Lots Tom Lake
Poplar Lake
MLS 6027392 $59,900
MLS 2158160 $52,500
Year round access with 171’ shore. Nicely wooded, driveway in place and a cleared building site. Lot is surveyed and septic sites have been identified.
Private 34+A and 600’ of shore. Property is surveyed and septic sites are identified. Will consider owner financing to a qualified buyer.
MLS 6028673 $149,900
Convenient mid-trail location with deeded lakeshore access. Building site cleared, driveway in, utilities available.
McFarland Lake
Very private 2.5A with 150’ shore overlooking the lake. Directly abuts the BWCA on the north side. MLS 6027374 $109,900
Squint Lake
.94A with 291’ of shore. Healthy mix of huge white pines, cedars & balsams. Cleared building site, electricity, phone & broadband available.
2.13A with lovely old white pine trees! Mid trail location, 221’ shore, abuts USFS.
Leo Lake
Greenwood Lake
MLS 6028705 $169,900
169’ shore, on 3.70A, mid trail location, with public access to other lakes nearby.
MLS 6023878 $124,900
MLS 6028920 $79,900
Lots of privacy with 4.2A and 300’ shore including a slight peninsula which will provide multiple views!
MLS 6029093 $139,900
Two Island
5+ A of wooded land with 500+’ of shorelinea nd state land on two sides! Year round access; great recreational area.
MLS 6023533 $74,900
Onagon Lake 5A with great building spots with views overlooking both Onagon and Cupid Lakes. 1000’of shore between both lakes. Federal Land to the west.
Kemo Lake
MLS 60298626 $99,900
Chester Lake
MLS 6029825 $39,000
One of only 4 lots on south shore. Private 2.34A with 200’ frontage on excellent trout lake! MLS 6021433 $139,900
1.1A with 222’ of shore. Electricity and broadband close by. Lot is gently rolling and there is a creek running along the west boundary line.
The only private parcel on Chester Lake. One of a kind opportunity! 40A, 300’ frontage! Rough cabin sold “as is”.
MLS 6022402 $149,900
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Homes and Land
Lutsen Real Estate Group Using a fundamental business approach for all your real estate needs Office 218-663-7971
lutsenrealestategroup.com
Lutsen In-land lakes
Grand Marais Area
Nicely appointed and extremely well maintained beautiful 3 bedroom home just west of Grand Marais. Home includes a two stall garage with adjacent office, workshop, wine room and more. Many wonderful upgrades made to home in 2010. Nice clean yard and garden areas. Move in ready. All you need is the key. Call Bruce today for your private showing.
MLS 6029508 NEW PRICE $359,500
Great Lutsen location tucked up behind the Lutsen general business district, yet private with 5+ acre lots. This is a very nice opportunity. Buy and build today, or hold for the future.
5.03 acres MLS 6028102 $39,000 6.54 acres MLS 6028107 $45,000 5.01 acres MLS 6028110 $39,000 5.31 acres MLS 6028108 $39,000 5.16 acres MLS 6028111 $39,000
Jonvick Creek Sites in Lutsen.
Mike Larson 218-370-1536
Beautiful build sites at Jonvick.Power and broadband curbside. Great Lutsen location just offCaribou Trail. Convenient to everything, yet private. Great Pricing.
Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294
Lot 6 Blk 10 Lot 1 Blk 2 Lot 2 Blk 10 Lot 7 Blk 14 Lot 5 Blk 10 Lot 1 Blk 14
Acres Price 1.50 29,500 1.95 35,000 1.70 45,000 4.82 45,000 2.15 49,000 2.67 49,000
51 Moose Ridge Road
A nicely forested lot with a shovel ready home location, frontage on Poplar Lake, plus a new garage. Power to the back of the lot and a septic site has been identified.
Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7971
MLS 6020491 $187,500
Tait Lake.
Lot 16 - 2.8 acres. Deeded access to Lake with very nice build sites. (owner/agent)
MLS 6024063 $45,000
Also available – Lot 17 3.3 acres. This lot adjoins lot 16. Great views. $50,000
Cathy Hahn 218-370-0139
Lot 2 Blk 14 Lot 4 Blk 10 Lot 2 Blk 11 Lot 5 Blk 11 Lot 1 Blk 12 Lot 6 Blk 14
Acres 2.78 1.15 1.62 1.75 2.65 3.96
Gorgeous 3 bdrm 3 bath on Sawmill Bay. Large oversized heated garage with second level rec area. Immaculate grounds. Simply beautiful. Additional shoreline and acreage available.
MLS 6024837 NEW PRICE $549,500
Historic Lutsen Lockport sites
Lot 1 Steam Engine Road Lot 2 Steam Engine Road Lot 4 Steam Engine Road Lot 5 Steam Engine Road Lot 6 Steam Engine Road
Caribou Lake.
Price 49,000 49,000 49,000 49,000 54,900 59,000
Caribou Lake.
3 bedroom cabin on private and quiet part of Caribou Lake. Newer septic, roof, windows and more. Part of CVR’s vacation rental program, licensed and compliant. Purchase for private use, year-round home or vacation rentals. Many options and ready to go.
MLS 2020244 $319,900
Lutsen Area Homes and Townhomes Heritage Townhome. Nicely appointed 3 bdrm townhome overlooking Superior National Golf Course with outstanding Lake Superior Views. Part of the Cascade Vacation Rentals program – fully furnished and turn-key. MLS 2308961 NEW PRICE $299,500
Pancore Lake, Tofte
Pancore Lake is a pretty special area. Only three private parcels adjoin this lake with the US Forest service occupying the majority of shoreline on the entire north shore side of the lake. This property is approximately 60 acres offering some towering views yet has a very nice gentle access to the lake with 250’ of shoreline and multiple build sites available.
Lutsen Resort – Log Cabin #403
Ever so seldom does a Lutsen Resort authentic Log Cabin become available for sale. Here is your opportunityto become part of this unique family of home ownership at Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior. Outstanding views – awesome cabin. Call today for your private showing.
MLS 6030300 $399,000
Lutsen Sea Villa Unit K-5
MLS 6028959 $195,400
Superior National Golf Course Homesites Lot 8 Block 5.
Private lot tucked among Cedars along River 7 Fairway. Water, sewer, power curbside. Great value. (Owner/Agent) MLS 602078 $59,000
Lot 6 Block 5.
This was one of the very first lots purchased because of its outstanding location. Nestled adjacent to the River 7 Green - it offers so much. Great build site with outstanding orientation. Access to all HOA utilities. MLS 6028392 $92,500
This one bedroom Villa with loft is splashing distance to the level shoreline of Lake Superior. Enjoy all amenities provided by Lutsen Resort and the Lutsen Sea Villa Association - swimming pools, guest services, guest shuttle and so much more. This unit is managed by Lutsen Resort and their family of resort properties. All you need is the key. Unit is fully furnished ready for personal use and vacation rentals.
MLS 6030703 $179,000
When you visit our website www.lutsenrealestategroup.com you will find additional information on all properties in the area accompanied by multiple photographs for a more comprehensive overview of properties you may be interested in.
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