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When you hear that lonely whistle…

When you think the North Shore, trains may not immediately come to mind. Perhaps this is because no train track runs parallel to Highway 61, linking Duluth with Silver Bay, Grand Marais or crossing the border into Canada. Nevertheless, trains have played an integral role in the North Shore’s history in Minnesota and Ontario. In the frontier era, trains were the most efficient mode of land transportation.

Rail lines were built to haul ore from mines, move timber from the forest and to deliver settlers to a vast “unsettled” land. As rail lines were built across Canada, a route was constructed along Lake Superior’s rugged North Shore that remains in use today.

In Minnesota, rail lines link the mineral resources of the Iron Range with ports on Lake Superior. The “lakers” you see in Duluth, Two Harbors and Silver Bay are loaded with Minnesota taconite and delivered to mills on the lower Great Lakes.

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In this issue, we explore the past and present of trains in the Northern Wilds, including excursions where you have an opportunity to ride the rails.

We were somewhat surprised at the number of potential stories and wonderful photos depicting our railways. We selected some of the very best for this issue. You’ll learn about a short-lived rail line that connected a mine in the Minnesota wilderness with what is now Thunder Bay and the important role the railroad once played in the lives of people living in isolated North Shore communities. We even have a story about how you can spend a night in a refurbished boxcar.

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In addition to trains, we have a story about a member of the new generation of Lake Superior commercial netters. If you like Asian food, columnist Chuck Viren explores some of the options in Thunder Bay. Breana Roy gives us a rundown of what you may find in September’s studio art tours.

Ever seen a hot pink flying squirrel? Emily Stone has and writes that you can, too. Gord Ellis takes us black bear hunting. The popular North Shore Inline Marathon is adding new events this year, reports Eric Chandler. Rae Poynter shares a wonderful story about the autumn she and her husband spent in Oxford, England.

We must mention that this month marks a milestone for Northern Wilds: our 15th years of publication. We’ll take a look across the years in our October issue. This month, we are quietly celebrating our accomplishment with an open house on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at Skyport Lodge on Devil Track Lake near Grand Marais. You are welcome to stop by. RSVPs are not required, but appreciated at events@northernwilds.com.—Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt

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On a track through Duluth’s history DULUTH–The whistle blows as the train gains momentum along the tracks, beginning its journey through western Duluth.

Operating as a 501c(3) non-profit with an all-volunteer 60 person roster, the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad transports approximately 6,000 passengers during its season each year. The passengers are educated about the history of this first railroad into Duluth in 1870, and the importance of it to the railroad industry.

The present day tourist train, the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Company, was established in the early 1980s by a group of volunteers from the Lake Superior Transportation Club. The organization’s volunteers are responsible for all aspects of operation and wear many hats to keep the train running smoothly. A typical trip involves a conductor, engineer, fireman, narrator and multiple car hosts who remind passengers of safety protocols and to give detailed historical and landmark narration along the way. Behind the scenes, other volunteers are busy as mechanics working on the equipment, while others are building and repairing track, clearing brush along the route, cleaning and preparing the coaches, painting, restoring, marketing, providing safety education and much more; all to ensure a positive, fun, and safe experience for the passengers.

The roundtrip excursion, approximately one hour and 45 minutes, carries up to 150 guests through the 12,000-acre St. Louis River Estuary, a freshwater estuary that is unique to the Great Lakes in its variety of ecosystems and wildlife. Particular native fish and migratory birds place great importance on this area; passengers get an

up-close view of an area that isn’t accessible by foot.

“About half a mile from the end we have a mile long stretch where we go across a narrow causeway,” explains president Joel Manns. “On one side is what we call Mud Lake and the other side is the St. Louis River. Most of the time when you’re on that [causeway] you look out the windows and you don’t see anything below you. This is by far our most popular segment.”

An immersive wildlife experience, geese and turtles have become so comfortable with the train’s presence that they have learned it doesn’t pose a threat.

“We will stop for any animal and we will lift turtles off the track. We’ve gotten to the point that the geese know we won’t hit them. They just waddle their way down that causeway; they are not afraid of us,” says Manns.

After climbing on board the historical and educational railroad experience, passengers can choose between the three cars for the journey. In addition to the two 1912 coach cars, the safari car (outdoor car) offers the option to breathe in fresh North Shore air as they roll along. The open air car, built in 1928 for the Northern Pacific Railway, was donated to the Lake Superior Mississippi Railroad by the Hallett Dock Company and converted for passenger use.

The original 154 miles of track connected St. Paul and Duluth, which provided a connection for goods to end up in the Eastern markets. Connecting the head of navigation, or the farthest point above the mouth that can be navigated by ships, of the Mississip-

Passengers on the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad get an up-close view of an area that isn’t accessible by foot. | VICKI SURGES pi River and Lake Superior is regarded as a crucial step in rail development in the United States. The first trip on the tracks, which represented the first train into the City of Duluth, was almost 150 years ago in 1870.

“The train is a very special resource for the wildlife and environmental aspect but also the history. We aren’t just doing a train ride, we are telling a story about the river and a story about industry, people, and Native American culture,” says Manns. “As they are boarding the train I like to tell them, ‘Leave 2019 behind, put your brain into 1880 or 1890; think about what it would have been for those people. Rather than looking at a plaque or reading a sign that there used to be a railroad here, they are actually on that railroad and they are seeing the things that the people in 1870/1880 saw on that same route. They are going at the same speed and reliving the experience.”

Three years ago a unique brainstorm brought to life a partnership perfect for paddlers who want to see the water and surrounding area from the train and their watercraft. After riding the train along the water and hearing the vivid narration, canoers or kayakers disembark the train at the halfway point to paddle back to their vehicle. The Spirit Lake Marina offers the option to rent a canoe or kayak or bring your own.

You can purchase tickets and gear through the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad website: lsmrr.org. You will also find a “call to action” regarding the railroad’s current challenges with keeping its causeway in its current state. Excursions depart from the station on Saturdays and Sundays through mid-October at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The revenue from $18 adult and $8 children fares, as well as donations, are used for maintenance and restoration.—Casey Fitchett

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Join the train crew at the North Shore Scenic Railroad DULUTH–Have you ever wondered what it would be like to conduct a train? While working on the railroad may seem like a faroff dream, the North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth makes this dream possible with a program specifically designed to help people become conductors. The New Conductor Class offered every year opens up the possibility to become a volunteer conductor with the North Shore Scenic Railroad, and even to take the love of trains even further.

There are two programs with the North Shore Scenic Railroad that help give people the knowledge and skills needed to work for the railroad. The first program, for novices, culminates in the ability to become a train conductor.

Ken Buehler, executive director of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, said that the conductor program is a rewarding way for those interested in trains to turn their interest into a reality.

“A lot of people dream about being an engineer, but they find that they like being a conductor better,” said Buehler. “The conductor is actually the one in charge of the safe operation of the train, and the one who is interacting with passengers, answering questions, and getting the chance to talk about the trains and the North Shore.”

The beginner conductor classes begin right after the new year and meet once per week for seven weeks. The course includes some classroom work and some handson experience running trains on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. (While anyone can take the class, only students 18 years of age or older can complete the hands-on portion.) At the end of the class, students are prepared to take the GCOR, or the General Code of Operating Rules exam. Passing the GCOR means a student can become a certified conductor prepared to volunteer on the North Shore Scenic Railroad during the busy summer and fall seasons. Not only that, but the licensing earned is transferable to other railroads beyond the North Shore Scenic Railroad.

The North Shore Scenic Railroad offers two programs that help give people the knowledge and skills needed to work for the railroad, including becoming a train conductor. | SUBMITTED “We get a wide range of students who take the class, from young teens interested in trains to seniors,” said Buehler. “Some people just want to learn more and get involved, and others start to look for conductor jobs on other railroads.”

The program has attracted college students from UW-Superior who are studying transportation logistics, and others interested in an economical way to learn the skills needed to pass the GCOR. “There’s a technical college in Minnesota that trains people to become a conductor, but that costs quite a bit of money; in Duluth it’s practically free,” said Buehler.

Certified conductors have to retake the GCOR every year to keep their licensure and ensure their skills are up-to-date. For those who complete the novice program and want to continue their skills, there are opportunities for that as well: once someone becomes a conductor, they can take further classes to work their way up to becoming a fireperson, then an apprentice engineer, and eventually an engineer.

Apart from the train crew, the North Shore Scenic Railroad and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum continually have opportunities for community members to get involved and volunteer. In 2018 alone, vol-

unteers donated over 15,000 hours at the railroad and museum. Several events take place each year at the museum where volunteers are needed, such as the Day Out With Thomas fundraiser. There are also opportunities for volunteers working within the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

“We were started by volunteers and run on volunteer power,” said Buehler. “We are always open to inquiries from people looking to get involved.”

Those interested in volunteer opportunities can contact the North Shore Scenic Railroad at (218) 722-1273.—Rae Poynter

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The Northern Traincar Inn’s cozy boxcars TWO HARBORS— In a time where AirBnBs and VRBOs are everywhere, the great northwoods have some good options, especially in the way of cabins. But nothing is quite as unique and cozy as the Northern Traincar Inn in Two Harbors.

“I was intrigued by an offer in an internet posting about sleeping in a railroad car so I called and got some information,” said the TripAdvisor top poster, minn4cubs, about the Inn. “Jeff and Cyndi made us feel like part of their family from the time we checked in until we left after our two nights.”

It all started in 2000 when the original owner, Linda (Bracho) Ehlenz stayed at a “Convert-A-Caboose” in Napa Valley. She loved it. Within a year she had plans to open her own inn in Two Harbors. Little known fact: the land was purchased from Betty Lessard of Betty’s Pies in Two Harbors. In 2005, new owners took on the job of working with the inn. In 2008, Cyndi Ryder started at the inn. In 2010, Cyndi was hired on as the manager. She and her husband Jeff have taken on the task of running the Inn since then.

Cyndi has a bachelor’s degree in business management, but a majority of her work prior to the inn was volunteer projects.

“You name it and I probably volunteered for it; PTA, Heritage Days, School Board, I did a lot of it,” said Cyndi.

A few years down the line, in 2013, Cyndi and Jeff purchased the property.

“We put an offer in on April Fool’s Day and

The Northern Rail Traincar Inn, located in Two Harbors, is made up of authentic train boxcars. | SUBMITTED closed on Halloween. We like to say that the scary joke is on us,” said Cyndi, chuckling.

Even joking about the tough parts of running the Inn, Cyndi and Jeff clearly care for the property.

“Room 207 is my favorite,” Cyndi said.

“It’s the only room that is a full suite and has no common walls with other rooms.”

The Inn has a cozy feel, which is very apparent in the TripAdvisor reviews, the way Cyndi explains the property, and any photos.

They have a lending library of games and DVDs and have campfires on the weekends for guests to enjoy.

“For Christmas, it is so great. We go all out with the train decor and we have a tree in every room,” said Cyndi.

Each traincar has a theme, such as safari, Victorian, fishing and lighthouses. | SUBMITTED Speaking of decor, the train cars all have themes. Some of the themes include safari, Victorian, fishing, and lighthouses. Some of the rooms are suites that have more than one actual room in them. The main office building the staff fondly call the “Depot” as it looks like a train depot.

Cyndi loves meeting different people in her career as innkeeper.

“Just last week we had a family from Sweden, a week before that was a family from

Switzerland, and a few weeks before that was a family from Germany,” she said.

The best part of the inn itself?

“The quietness of where we are. There are a lot of trees and we’re a half-mile out from the main roads. It’s so peaceful here. We get that a lot from people coming through, too,” said Cyndi.

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Transportation museums of the North Shore NORTH SHORE— Modes of transportation give meaning to the modern spaces they inhabit, not just by their utilitarian nature, but also by their history. Centuries ago, trains and cargo ships were the original vessels for Western modernization efforts. The North Shore, with its abundance of lush resources of fresh water, minerals, and forests, was an important area for both the extraction and exportation of natural resources. Today, many museums along Lake Superior’s shore hope to capture and preserve the pieces and stories of these modes of transportation, around which helped to shape the region’s industries, families, communities, cities, and countries.

Lakehead Transportation Museum, Thunder Bay The Lakehead Transportation Museum was formed in 2014, after many meetings concerning the preservation of the transportation history of the city. In 2015, the Lakehead Transportation Museum Society (LTMS) purchased and transported the Canadian Coast Guard ship, the Alexander Henry, from the Marine Museum of Kingston, Ontario to Thunder Bay. The ship served as an icebreaker on Lake Superior from 1959 to 1984. Since its permanent docking at Thunder Bay’s Waterfront, the LTMS has opened the museum ship to the public and offers interactive tours. LTMS president Charlie Brown says that the volunteers involved in the operation of the museum are diverse, and range from young students to retired professionals: “Some come to just help scrape and paint the ship, some do tours, some work in our gift shop, some help in

The Two Harbors Train Depot Museum is worth a stop in Two Harbors. | LARRY PAULSON keeping our grounds, [but] most have a connection themselves or through their families to some kind of transportation whether it be shipping, or rail, or transit, or lighthouses, or in the manufacturing of transportation artifacts.”

Rossport Caboose Museum Rossport, population 65, is home to a transportation museum housed in a caboose.

A caboose is a railroad car with accommodations for the train crew, which was typically attached to the end of the train. Donated by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the caboose pays homage to the small town’s past as a stop for voyagers on the fur trade route.

Schreiber Railway Museum The museum in Schreiber, the oldest railway community on the North Shore, is currently closed for the 2019 season. Set to open in the summer of 2020, the reno-

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The William A. Crooks, the first train engine in Minnesota, is featured at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth. | SUBMITTED vated Railway Museum will be relocated along Highway 17 and will include a visitor’s centre. Schreiber was born and developed alongside the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Railway Museum houses many antiques and artifacts from the town’s railroad past.

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At the time, Gionet’s job as the local Bell technician brought him into many Schreiber homes, where he noticed artifacts from the early years of the railroad and rail town life that families had kept. He says he “felt it would be a great fit to place all these hidden treasures in a museum for all to see.”

The Schreiber Heritage Days were created to raise money to build the museum, and the annual festival still continues today.

Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Depot Museum, Two Harbors Among the sites worth a stop in Two Harbors is the Depot Museum, located in a brick building that has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was home to the corporate offices for the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad, which provided transportation for the important iron mining industry as well as transporting passengers until 1961. The museum’s exhibits highlight the region’s mining history as well as the other industries key to the development of the area, including timber and commercial fishing.

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Offering interactive exhibits and train excursions, the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth is a popular attraction, earning the top spot in U.S.A Today’s 10 Best Transportation Museums in the country. With a focus on the history of railroads in the Lake Superior region, the museum showcases its exhibits in a restored Union Depot complex.

The North Shore Scenic Railroad, a train ride along the shore of Lake Superior, operates out of the Depot as well. Museum executive director Ken Buehler says that most passengers, especially in the summer, are tourists that ride the Scenic Railroad and then visit the museum. Visitors to the museum are primarily from the seven-county metro area and Thunder Bay, however the museum’s extensive collection and exhibits attracts many train-fanatics too: “Railway enthusiasts find us from wherever they are, because that’s what they do—and we appreciate that,” Buehler adds.—Geena Mortfield

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Revving up for Duluth Drag Races DULUTH–What comes to mind when picturing a drag race? Maybe you think of Grease Lightning and racing for the “pink slip ownership papers.” Or maybe you aren’t like a certain freelance writer. Good for you. Do you like the rush of watching cars screeching and the crowd going wild for their favorite driver? The Duluth Drag Races and Car Show, happening on Sept. 8-9, might be just what you’re looking for.

are a whole other ball game. The event is unique in that it’s the only one in the U.S. that allows for “illegal” drag racing in the middle of the city. The City of Duluth makes a stretch of road (1/8 of a mile on Garfield Avenue) legal for two days specifically for the event. Drivers register for a lottery and about 20 minutes later, the lottery closes.

There’s no guarantee that the drivers make it into the event.

“This is not just a drag race,” said Ryan Kern of Kern and Kompany Special Events.

“This is also a very cool car show. People will often bring their unique collector cars to be entered into the car show and then have their ticket to get into the drag races. It really is an affordable family event to check out the cars and the races together.”

“I wouldn’t say we usually have any specific number, but if I had to say, probably around 120 drivers will be in this year’s event,” said Kern.

“It was our first time at this event,” said Mike Qualley in a Facebook review of last year’s event. “I drive The Mutt, a 1951 Ford F1 old pickup. The staff was great, they did a great job with running the show. The staff made us feel welcome from the moment we first pulled in till we made our way to the winners circle. We are looking forward to next year and must say the fans were awesome, too. Thanks to everyone, we had a great time.”

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Every year the event has grown. It has sold out the past few years; last year attracting around 7,500 people. Originally, Kern and Kompany created the event 12 years ago, but the process of starting the event took time.

“We do 18 events a year,” said Kern. “We don’t do cookie-cutter, so this took some time to plan. We needed city council approval to make things legal and we needed a safety plan in place.”

Safety is key. All of the drivers are approved veteran drivers.

The event is just a different kind of event in general.

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NorthShore Inline Marathon adds Skate Fest to its lineup DULUTH–The NorthShore Inline Marathon and Skate Fest rolls into Duluth on Sept. 13-14, for its 24th year. Inline skaters can choose from five different races including the flagship NorthShore Inline Marathon (NSIM). The largest inline skating race in the United States follows the iconic Grandma’s Marathon course along the shores of Lake Superior. There are also rollerski races and running races so even athletes who don’t inline skate have racing options.

“That race has been relatively small, about 30-60 skiers every year, but we are putting more emphasis on the Rollerski races this year with additional marketing, a separate ski poster and medal, and the new 21k Rollerski race,” said Ward. “The hope in launching shorter distance races is that people can sign up for those, realize how much fun it is, get a feel for the race atmosphere itself, and work their way up to our premier race: the NorthShore Inline Marathon.”

The “Skate Fest” is a new addition to the event’s name.

Mike Ward, race director of the NorthShore Inline Marathon and Skate Fest, via email called the rebranding “a platform to expand the auxiliary events and attractions we offer. The overall idea is that Duluth is the hub of skating in the USA.”

The NSIM is the biggest in the U.S. and second in the world only to Berlin, Germany where 5,000 skaters will take to the line in their events surrounding the famous running marathon there.

The Skate Expo kicks the weekend off on Friday at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) with demo events and clinics throughout the day. The demo events include skate cross, speed skating, and even a roller derby scrimmage. Several businesses and manufacturers will show their wares on the Skate Expo floor throughout the day. There are free kids sprints at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Kids can register with their parents at the information booth.

Ward said, “I am personally mostly excited about our social skates that we’re doing throughout the weekend: a group Friday night skate on Sept. 13 around Canal Park and downtown Duluth, our Saturday Skate Jam Live (a roller rink themed after party), and the Lincoln Park Takeover on Sunday, which is an aggressive/extreme skating contest and skate park tour.”

Two new events join the Saturday racing lineup this year. The Tunnel 10k Skate offers a shorter distance event for those who might not be ready for the half or full marathon distance. The second new event is the 21k Rollerski which is a half distance event for the cross-country skiers not looking for the full 42k Rollerski Marathon.

“This year, we are seeing an increase in skater participation, which is great. I think there is a resurgence of skating going on in the United States,” said Ward. “We expect 2,000 athletes in total, about 1,200 in the NorthShore Inline Marathon, 1,500 total skaters, 400 runners and 100 rollerskiers.”

The Rollerski Marathon was added in 2011. Running races joined the skating in 2012 and 2013: The St. Luke’s Wheels Off Half Marathon and then the Tunnel 10k. Ward said that inline skating had some “boom and bust” cycles in the 1990s and 2000s. According to Ward, the largest year for the NorthShore Inline Marathon was 4,200 in 2002. The new sports and added events helped to keep the overall weekend afloat as skater numbers declined from that peak.

“But also, introducing different events was a way to reach more people with the mission of NorthShore Inline Marathon, Inc.: to get people outside and active,” said Ward.

George Hovland, Duluthian and 1952 Winter Olympian in cross-country skiing, founded the event in 1996.

“Legend has it that he and some friends were talking about skating the same course as Grandma’s Marathon one evening at George’s house,” said Ward. “They realized it’s actually a great idea and launched the race from there.”

The 24th Annual NorthShore Inline Marathon and Skate Fest is Sept. 13-14. | SUBMITTED The inaugural event had 1,200 skaters in a single race: the NorthShore Inline Marathon. Ward said that about 30 of this year’s racers are entering their 24th marathon in a row. With nine different races in three different sports, the NorthShore Inline Marathon and Skate Fest looks exciting as it closes in on its first quarter-century.

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This Sept. 27-29, the Fabulous Fall workshop will offer adult learners a few days of good fun, good food, and the opportunity to learn from experts about the natural wonders of the North Shore.

Wolf Ridge ELC was founded in 1971 to provide environmental education and to cultivate in its students an appreciation for nature and a love of learning. It was the first environmental learning center in the nation to become an accredited K-12 school, and continues to offer ample programming for children and youth. For the young at heart, Wolf Ridge ELC can continue to be an excellent resource, and opportunities like the Fabulous Fall weekend give adult nature-lovers the chance to come together in a beautiful setting to learn about local topics of interest.

“The Fabulous Fall workshop has been happening for several years, and is open to anyone over 18 years,” said Peter Harris, science specialist at Wolf Ridge. “We used to do a lot of adult programming, and we’re trying to get back into that with adult weekend programs.”

Those who attend the Fabulous Fall weekend register for a specific workshop that they will participate in during their stay. The workshops being offered this year include a Lake Superior agate workshop, which covers the entire process from hunting agates on the shore to making agate jewelry; coastal kayaking, where students can improve their sea kayaking skills; North Shore geology, which includes trips to Marshall Mountain and Sugarloaf Cove; and saw-whet owl banding, which includes nighttime classes.

“We have quite a bit of research integrated into our classes,” said Harris. “We collaborate with the National Forest Service in studying the saw-whet owl populations, and we collaborate with Sugarloaf Cove for our

geology class. Every topic is incredible to learn about.”

Can’t decide on just one topic? The Wolf Ridge Sampler workshop provides insight into what happens at Wolf Ridge on a daily basis, and includes an array of popular activities such as hiking the Superior Hiking trail, learning about local plants, and paddling a voyageur canoe.

“We have great instructors, and all the teachers we bring in for the workshops are experts in the field,” said Harris. “They all have real passion and are known for being good at what they do.”

The Fabulous Fall weekend begins on Friday night and ends on Sunday afternoon.

While the workshops take up the main part of the day, evenings are quiet and provide the opportunity to relax, linger around a campfire, and spend time with the other attendees. Since the workshop weekend falls during peak autumn color, guests can spend the evenings enjoying the great views and experiencing the best of fall at Wolf Ridge.

Apart from classes, another highlight of the weekend is mealtimes. Wolf Ridge has their own organic farm, which visitors can tour to learn more about sustainability and growing food in a northern climate. The farm produces vegetables even into the fall, which guests will find at the salad bar.

“The food has changed dramatically since I’ve been at Wolf Ridge,” said Harris. “Our farmer works closely with the kitchen staff to plan meals and ensure that the food is not only amazing, but is as fresh and locally sourced as possible. We try to model sustainability through every aspect of life at Wolf Ridge.”

Registration for the Fabulous Fall Adult Weekend is open, and will remain open until classes fill up. Those interested in learning more or signing up can contact Wolf Ridge ELC at (218) 353-7414.—Rae Poynter

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Music fest for Indigenous youth THUNDER BAY–A new music festival in Thunder Bay this month is intended to support an ongoing Indigenous youth initiative called Wake the Giant, which intends to strengthen bonds, relationships and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Thunder Bay. The Wake the Giant Music Festival will showcase Indigenous and non-Indigenous musicians from the local music scene and across Canada. Held Sept. 14 at the Thunder Bay waterfront, festival organizers are hoping the event will attract 4,000 attendees. Musical acts include Metric, Coleman Hell, Crown Lands, July Talk, Nick Ferrio, Wolf Saga, Ansley Simpson, Luke Warm and the Cold Ones, and the Battle Nation Drum Group.

The festival has received welcome support from the culinary community. On Sept. 12 at the Chanterelle, a collection of chefs will put on Feed the Giant, billed as an “interactive” food experience featuring locally produced foods and “Thunder Bay-centric” dishes. While the culinary aspect is impressive, the focus remains on the cause and, most importantly, the students of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, many of whom are from remote Indigenous communities.

The first phase of the initiative was to place Wake the Giant decals and flags at participating organizations and businesses so Indigenous people know they are welcome there. Another aspect of the initiative teaches Indigenous students, who move to Thunder Bay for schooling, how to use the public transit system, navigate in the city and find the services they need.

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Bikers join together carrying toys and cash donations to support The Salvation Army and make Christmas brighter for children of all ages. The convoy of bikes with toys strapped on the back or tucked in the saddle and many riders dressed in festive costume is indeed a sight to see. It is also a good reminder that though rough and tough on the exterior, many bikers have very big and generous hearts.

Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson is the place to be as the line-up starts at noon and the ride begins at 1 p.m., with the bikers arriving at the Salvation Army Community and Residential Services (CARS) on Cumberland St., N around 1:25 p.m. where they will present their gifts. The toys will be distributed to families during the Christmas season through the Salvation Army. Refreshments will be available before the ride and hot dogs afterwards.

“For many families with limited resources, providing gifts is a challenge,” said major Lori Mitchell, executive director for the Salvation Army Community and Residential Services.

rockwoodbwca.com/routes On Sept. 21, local and area motorcycle clubs will gather for the 36th Annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride in support of the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Campaign. | SUBMITTED “This Christmas, many children in our city will know that they are loved and cared for through the thoughtful gifts the motorcycling community will bring to the Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride.”

The Motorcycle Groups of Thunder Bay, including the Harley Owners Group, Ontario Retreads, Superior Riders, Bikers for Christ, Widows Son Masonic Riders Association, Fallen Souls and Veterans UN/NATO Canada, as well as independent riders and clubs

from across the region come out to support this very special event.

The annual ride usually brings in between 100 and 150 toys and more than $500 in monetary donations.

Donations–toys and monetary–can be dropped off at Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson or The Salvation Army CARS. For more information, go to satbcars.com or call (807) 345-6492.

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U.S.F.S. hosts open houses DULUTH–The Superior National Forest is examining the use of recreational commercial services provided on the forest.

To fully understand all the issues, the Forest Service will seek information from the public, special use permittees, partners, tribes, and others who use or have knowledge about recreational commercial services, who recreate on the forest, or who have other relevant concerns regarding recreation and recreational commercial uses.

The Forest Service is working to strike a balance between rural economic development and the effects of recreational commercial services. Recreational commercial services provide opportunities for visitors to recreate on the forest by employing the expertise and equipment provided by an outfitter-guide service.

While these actions are required under a settlement agreement with Wilderness Watch Inc., the Forest Service is taking a broader look at commercial recreation services across the Superior National Forest. In 2015, the organization sought a federal court order seeking to limit commercial towboat use on the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Forest Service determined that a more holistic examination would better serve the public and the forest.

The Forest Service will host two open houses where the public can view documents and maps. Attendees will be asked to provide information about which types of recreational commercial services they use, where they use those services on the forest, and what additional recreational services they believe the Forest Service should encourage and permit. The open houses are scheduled for: • 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 23, at the Vermilion Community College, 1900 E Camp St., Ely • 4:30-7 p.m., Sept. 26, at the Cook County Courthouse, 411 W Second St., Grand Marais Information about the Recreational Commercial Services Needs Assessment is available on the Superior National For-

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The 3-million-acre Superior National Forest includes nearly 700 square miles of surface water and the 1-million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The Boundary Waters the largest and only wilderness of substantial size east of the Rocky Mountains and north of the Everglades. It is also one of the most heavily used wilderness areas in the U.S.

DNR fisheries open house DULUTH–Anglers and others interested in fisheries management activities in Island and Whiteface reservoirs are invited to a public open house hosted by DNR Duluth area fisheries staff. The open house will be held Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Rice Lake Town Hall, 4107 West Beyer Road, Duluth.

Information on Whiteface Reservoir will be presented from 6-7:30 p.m.

Information on Island Reservoir will be presented from 7:30-9 p.m.

Fisheries staff will present research and angler survey results for each lake, and there will be time for questions and discussion. Attendees will also be asked to provide input on angler preferences for future walleye management.

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Points North Not just another day on the water By Shawn Perich

We needed to change our luck. Our first day of fly-fishing was a bust, because we were plagued by high flows from an upstream dam release. My fishing partner, Sarah Ferguson of Thunder Bay, had a big brook trout chase her fly, but not strike.

It was the high point of a long day of casting.

For Day Two we decided to explore some new water—new to us, anyway. We knew it entailed a long run across big water with hidden rocks along the way. I didn’t want to discover any of them with my outboard’s lower unit. Another truck towing a boat pulled up behind us at the landing.

Out of courtesy, I walked over and asked if they wanted to launch ahead of us.

“No. Go ahead. We have a lot to load up,” an older gentleman told me. Then he asked, “Where are you going?”

I told him. He asked if I’d been there before. When I answered no, he made a generous offer.

“We’re going to our camp up there,” he said. “Why don’t you follow us so I can show you where the rocks are?”

That sounded good to me. The old man’s name was Richard. He said the camp had been in his family since the 1940s. He’d been going there for over 60 years. On this trip, he was accompanied by one of his sons, Mark, and a grandson, Hunter, who was seeing it for the first time. They’d made a long drive up from Michigan to get there. For the old man, it was clearly a homecoming.

When it comes to catching out-sized brook trout, persistence pays off for Thunder Bay fly fisher Sarah Ferguson. | SUBMITTED “I’ve fly-fished all over the world,” he said. “I haven’t found a place I like better than here.”

As we readied the boats, he said, “When we get to camp, you’ll see our docks. You are welcome to pull up and fish from the rocks along our shore. You won’t need waders.”

It was calm and sunny with hardly a ripple on the water as we started out, follow-

ing Richard’s boat. The boreal forest rose up from the rocky shoreline. A bald eagle passed overhead. About four miles out, the old man paused to let me pull alongside, then showed us the lay of the first shoal.

With a sweep of his hand he warned us about an expanse of water to the north.

“Stay out of there,” he said. “It’s full of rocks and stumps.”

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from an anchored boat just offshore. They were catching and releasing brook trout.

When I caught up with Sarah, she was casting into the same place as the men in the boat. It wasn’t long before she set the hook into a big brookie. Unfortunately, it broke her leader.

“I knew better than to trust that tippet material,” she said.

We fished from the rocks for awhile without more action, then decided to launch the boat and explore. Walking past the cabin, we met Richard.

“We brought some fresh peaches and sweet corn from Michigan,” he said. “We’re having them with grilled hamburgers tonight. Why don’t you join us for dinner?”

We said yes and went fishing. First, we anchored in a place where we encountered a huge school of lake whitefish swimming just beneath the surface. The big streamer flies we cast for brook trout attracted a couple of half-hearted strikes from the whitefish, but we didn’t catch any. We didn’t catch any brook trout, either. The August day became about as hot as it ever gets in the North. The only one in the boat enjoying the blazing sun was Sarah’s pug, Frank. He curled up on an extra life jacket and snoozed in sun-baked content.

We were well into our second day of fruitless fishing. Perhaps we would’ve given up if not for the promise of dinner.

But probably not, because we know that big brookies on the fly rarely come easy.

You’ve gotta work for them.

Eventually, we anchored where the two bait fishermen had been fishing. It was late afternoon and the sun was losing its intensity. Occasionally, a brookie would break the surface, assuring us they were down there.

Working a Clouser minnow along some submerged rocks, I finally had a strike, setting the hook into a very stubborn fish that was reluctant to meet me at boatside. Eventually, Sarah slipped it into the net.

Concerned the somewhat warm summer water temperatures could be tough on the trout we released, we’d agreed to keep the brookies we caught in the water and quickly let them go. I slid the barbless hook from its jaw and snapped a quick picture of a brookie that probably measured about 21 inches.

Then Sarah let it swim out of the net.

Catching a fish after a long dry spell rejuvenates your enthusiasm. We began casting with new found anticipation. Soon Sarah set the hook. And a rapid-fire monologue began.

“Holy! Holy! This feels like a big fish! He just slammed it! Take your time, Sarah…it’s ok if you lose it… Holy! Holy!” she said.

I decided it was best to keep my mouth shut and resist all urges to offer advice.

It was clear she was tied into a nice one.

Starting from deep water off the bow, the brook trout moved first toward the shoreline and then toward the stern. I caught a glimpse of it beneath the water. Yes, it was big.

“I just saw it,” I said.

“It’s big isn’t it?” Sarah exclaimed. “Holy!

Holy!”

Her question was best left unanswered.

Then the trout boiled just beneath the surface. It looked like an underwater ex-

plosion. Suddenly, the fish made a beeline behind the boat for deeper water. I quickly ducked as Sarah’s line passed over my head.

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I picked up the net and stood at ready.

The fish still had plenty of fight in it.

“Get the net down to the water! I’d feel better about that.”

Holy! Holy! This feels like a big fish! He just slammed it!

I complied, then waited. The brookie was closer to the boat now, but staying deep. Sarah was able to work it up, but the fish saw the net and darted for the depths.

The second time it came up, she led it into the net. As I lifted the net, the weight surprised me.

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“Holy! Holy! Keep it in the water! Wow it’s big!”

Sarah quickly removed the hook and took a couple of pictures of the trout in the net. She was ready to let it go.

“I think you should get a picture of this one,” I said.

She handed me her cellphone.

“Ok. I’ll lift it out of the water. Be quick,” she replied.

With deftness that you only acquire by handling lots of large trout, she lifted the brookie and held it for a picture. As she put it back in the water, I pulled out tape and did a quick measurement as she released it.

The length was 25 inches.

Yes, you read that correctly: a 25-inch brook trout.

Large brook trout really bulk up when compared with, say, a steelhead of the same length. This was an especially burly male. Although we didn’t have a scale, I’m sure that brookie weighed eight pounds, possibly more.

Our new friends had watched the battle from their camp and shouted their congrats. It wasn’t long before they called us in for dinner. We talked about the big fish around the ancient dinner table, but mostly we listened to Richard as he told us about his family and the history of the place.

“They’re all gone now,” he said. “I’m the last one left.”

We parted company after the meal, with everyone heading out for an evening fish. We went back to the place where the whitefish schooled. Big trout broke the surface now and again, but we couldn’t convince them to bite. We talked about the big brookie, how lucky we were to visit the old camp and the unexpected generosity of strangers. I hooked a whitefish on a streamer, but lost it near the boat. And that was the end. It was time to run back to the landing in the lingering daylight. A long drive home still lied ahead.

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Life on the Line How the Railways Built Communities

By Kathy Toivonen

Dancing on the railway platform in Oscar, along the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, in 1910. (Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Historical Society Collection. Series D, Category E, Item I 117. Lakehead University Archives.) | SUBMITTED 16

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irst, you would hear the long, high pitched bellow in the distance. Then, you would see it cutting through rock and forest like a black tornado. Then the earth would rumble under your feet. It was your connection to the rest of the world. It was your only break from the isolation in the wilderness. It was the train. The development of the railways opened up the countries, but it also had a huge effect in building communities in many little ways. From day-to-day living, to education and medical needs, to social connections, the railways delivered it all.

nament due to weather, so each team played their games at home and the telegraph operators in each community relayed the progress and scores of the game. The deck of the train station was also a meeting place. Sometimes people would just sit and wait at the station just to see who came off and on the train. The platform was even used for social events, such as dances, as community halls were few and far between. However, not all sidings had a station; so railway cars were used as bunkhouses, kitchens, the post office, schools, and offices for visiting doctors and dentists.

Steam engines needed two key elements to operate: fire and water. The tracks needed to be in good working order, and information needed to be relayed along the line. To accommodate all of these needs, water and coal stations, telegraph operators, and section crews were placed along the stretches of track, resulting in micro communities. Every 7 to 10 miles was a siding, a place where the train could pull off the main track. Most sidings had a train station, and a few houses to accommodate the families of the crews who maintained the tracks and worked at the station. Coal and water stations where placed less frequently, only when needed depending on the amount of energy used.

People in the communities were vulnerable as they were almost completely reliant of the trains. Washouts and accidents could delay or destroy supplies.

In 1950, the Canadian National Railway workers went on strike for better hours, from 48 hours per week to 40 hours per week; and wages, from 7 cents per hour to 10 cents per hour. As a result of the strike, the town of Atikokan, west of Thunder Bay, was cut off from receiving its regular shipments of food and medical supplies. Some days later, the company sent in the ‘Mercy Train’ to bring in food and necessities to the community during the strike.

The Canadian Pacific Railway began to lay tracks in Northwestern Ontario in 1875. Next, the Port Arthur, Duluth and Western Railway began in 1883.

The turn of the century saw the construction of the National Transcontinental Railway, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, the Ontario and Rainy River Railway, and the Canadian Northern Ontario Railway. All of the Railways mentioned, except for the Canadian Pacific Railway, became part of the Canadian National Railway system starting in 1923. But the peak of the industry, in relation to the culture and communities, was in the 1920s and 1930s.

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However, sometimes, the trains offered more than they intended. In 1974, A Canadian National Railway train was travelling from Ottawa to Regina with a car load of freshly minted nickels. At some point before Hillsport and all the way to Nakina, northeast of Thunder Bay, some of the bags of nickels had ripped open and the nickels began spilling onto the tracks. The communities along the way quickly found out about the windfall and people were busy filling their pockets with nickels. A total of $25,000 was lost. For some time afterwards, residents of the communities were purchasing items with handfuls of nickels.

The coming and going of the trains had an impact on everyone in the small communities and in between. Early on, the railroad was used to communicate forthcoming weather conditions by placing weather discs on the side of a rail car. Farmers, especially, appreciated the innovative effort. A disc in the shape of a circle indicated sunny weather, a half moon shape showed showers, and a star indicated rain. The practice began in the 1890s, but by 1901, it was no longer in use. No one took responsibility for changing the discs, so the information was unreliable. Laundry day, too, was impacted by the train. One had to be aware of the train schedule and wind direction so as not to let clean clothes, drying on the line, get covered in black smoke from the puffing engines.

This culture, specific to the railways, reigned for about 50 years until it started to decline. Three main factors contributed to the end of the railway’s community connection and culture.

First, Canadian Prime Minister R. B. Bennet began make-work projects for unemployed men during the depression of the 1930s. One of the many projects was the construction of highways, so the railway was no longer the only way to travel or to get supplies. The second blow was to the steam engine as diesel engines were introduced in the 1950s.

As a result, the need for frequent stops for water and coal was eliminated. The third factor was the end of written orders, which were delivered by hand until the 1970s, when they were replaced by fax and radio. Now, signals and switches are remotely controlled through the Centralized Traffic Control system.

The train station was the hub of the community. There, telegraph operators not only communicated with the company but residents could also get messages relayed to friends and family. One account describes how two small Northwestern Ontario communities were unable to get their curling teams to meet up for a tour-

But the legacy of the cultural icon of the railways is still all around us, sometimes hidden in plain sight. Cinders, for example, the spent coal from the engines, can still be found in many of the school yards developed for the baby boom years. Another hold out is the language. Ever get side tracked or offer someone Brownie points for a good

A rail car served as a kitchen and post office at Larson, along the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway c. 1930s. | SAM COGHLAN The rock cut, near Gunflint Lake, with a cross etched on it to honour Joseph Montegia, the only person to die during the construction of the Port Arthur, Duluth and Western Railway. | KATHY TOIVONEN

deed? Brownie points, short for Brown’s System of Discipline, was the brainchild of G.R. Brown for the New York Central Railway. Brownie points were awarded to employees for being neat in appearance, helpful and orderly, or taken away for infractions. The system was then ad-

opted by all the railways. Other legacies can be found beside the tracks as grave markers or even carved in stone. For example, a memorial cross is carved in a rock-cut along the Port Arthur, Duluth and Western Railway. Joseph Montegia (misspelled by someone who painted on the rock) is the only person to die while working on that line. In 1892, Giuseppe (Joseph) Montegia was killed during the blasting of the rocks. The cross was etched at a height where passengers of the train would see it as they passed through the rock cut.

Even though the railway ruled for a relatively short time, the history and culture still holds intrigue and interest in this modern, digital, fast-paced world.

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Eric Brisson leaves Grand Marais Harbor at daybreak to check his herring nets. | DAVID JOHNSON

Eric Brisson gets an early start to his day.

He gets up at 4:30 a.m. and heads down to the Grand Marais harbor. There he boards his boat and heads out to work—picking herring from his gill nets. Then he heads in, cleans the fish, and goes to his “real” job.

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“It’s a tough gig,” he says, without a hint of complaint.

Eric Brisson holds one of the 25 commercial fishing licenses for Lake Superior, which he has had for three years.

However, he’s been fishing on the lake most of his life. As a boy, he spent summers at Hat Point in Grand Portage with his grandparents, Lloyd and Fern Hendrickson, and helped out with their fishing operation. Born and raised in Cook County, he spent three years living in Two Harbors.

Moving back to Grand Marais, his uncle, Ed “Ole” Hendrickson, asked him if he’d like to fish.

“It went from there,” Brisson said.

They started in July. A marine mechanic, Brisson reworked their boat’s electronics and added lights to illuminate the picking table for fall herring fishing. Working with his uncle, he was able to complete the necessary apprenticeship so he could apply for a commercial license.

This is the first year that his uncle hasn’t joined him on the water.

Commercial netting is a three-season activity. Brisson started in April this year with near-shore nets for menominee (round whitefish) as well as herring nets. He’ll continue fishing herring into November and possibly December, depending if a market for herring roe is available. He doesn’t net lake trout, because the paperwork and sample collection required by the DNR is time-consuming. (Native lake trout are still recovering from a population collapse in the mid 20th Century due to predation by invasive sea lamprey and over-fishing. Data provided by commercial netters helps fish managers monitor the population.)

Fall fishing is hard work. Brisson said his grandfather had remarkably thick fingers, which he attributed to a lifetime of working in cold, wet conditions. Lake Superior is often rough at that time of year, although commercial netters are somewhat nonchalant about waves.

“It’s kinda fun,” Brisson said. “But sometimes you are out there on nice rollers and then the wind picks up. When that happens, you just drop the net and go in.”

Storms can present other risks. Brisson’s fiancé, Adrianna Berglund, joined him one day when he headed from Grand Marais down to Cascade, a nearly 10-mile run, to check menominee nets. The lake was calm, but they could see distant storm clouds. Berglund was wearing a wool hat with ties on either side. He looked up to see the ties were sticking straight up from her head.

“There was lots of electricity in the air,” he said. “We made it back to Grand Marais just before the storm hit.”

Contending with storms is one thing, coping with summer boat traffic is another. Some boaters may not be paying attention to other watercraft. When the lake is covered with fog, most recreational boaters navigate with GPS rather than radar. While GPS shows your position, it does not show other watercraft, as radar does. Brisson said he happened upon an angler fishing from a kayak near Artist’s Point in a dense fog. A recreational boater would have had little time to react if the kayak suddenly appeared through the fog.

Lake Superior has strong currents, although few other than netters and very savvy sportfishers pay attention to them. On the day of this interview, Brisson discovered that current had pulled the outside floating net marker far underwater. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence, especially in the fall. Heavy anchors are used to hold nets in place. Brisson’s have a hook on either end and weigh about 100 pounds. Two persons can pull them up by hand, but pulling up the two anchors that secure one net is about all the physical effort they will want to do in a morning. He has installed a capstan on his boat to make the task easier.

At 30, Brisson is decades younger than nearly all commercial netters. | SUBMITTED Having learned to fish in the relatively shallow waters of Wauswonigon Bay near Grand Portage, he had to learn new techniques to fish effectively in the deep waters off Grand Marais. He sought advice from Harley Tofte, a longtime commercial fisherman. One of the things he learned was deep-water anchoring. The passing of knowledge from one generation to the next is essentially how the North Shore’s commercial fishing tradition survives.

At age 30, Brisson is a member of the new generation of commercial netters. So, too, are Tyler Smith and his brother Zach, who fish from the same dock as Brisson. The three fishermen assist one another as needed. The dock is owned by the North House Folk School and is located behind the Dockside restaurant. It is fair to say there is a significant age gap between them and the other commercial license holders along the North Shore.

But the traditions remain strong. Brisson is proud to fish from his grandfather’s boat and to continue his family heritage. Recently, he purchased a 24-foot steel boat owned by the late Grand Marais fisherman Tommy Eckel and brought it from Isle Royale, where it had been housed for several years. He currently has it at his home and shop, where he is doing repairs and modifications. He plans to use the boat this fall for herring fishing.

If Brisson sounds like a busy guy, it’s because he is one.

Starting out on the lake in the morning, he then puts in a full day on his job at Almost Home Appliance/Arrowhead Outdoor and then goes home to work on boats and motors in his shop.

“I’m going from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 or 9 p.m.,” he said.

“Then I go in, eat and try to stay up long enough to watch the news. I tell my fiancé that you can sleep when you’re dead, so you might as well get up and enjoy the day.”

In his spare time, he likes to go sport fishing. This summer, he spent a week on Northern Light Lake in Ontario, where he fished all day every day. He did, however, find time to propose to Berglund. In the winter, he spends his time ice fishing along the Gunflint Trail. But being out on Lake Superior is what he likes best.

“I wake up and go out in the boat. It’s peaceful out there,” he said. “It’s my quiet time before I interact with people on my day job.”

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By Breana Roy

Studio Tours

September is a great month for art enthusiasts, with two self-guided studio tours taking place: the Lake Superior 20/20 Studio and Art Tour in Two Harbors (Sept. 27-29), and Art Along the Lake Fall Studio Tour in Cook County (Sept. 27-Oct. 6). There will also be 125 local and regional juried artists and craftsmen at the Harvest Moon Festival in Ely, held Sept.

6-8. See the events section for more info.

Another new artist joining the Lake Superior 20/20 Studio and Art Tour this year is Sarah Brokke. Brokke will be a host stop, showcasing paintings, such as “She is the World.” | SARAH BROKKE

While not new to the art scene, Aaron Kloss will be a new guest artist during the Lake Superior 20/20 Studio and Art Tour. This painting is titled, “An Array of Rays.” | AARON KLOSS

Photographer Christian Dalbec is also joining the Lake Superior 20/20 Studio and Art Tour as a host stop this year.

This photo is titled “Golden Waves.” | CHRISTIAN DALBEC

New to the Harvest Moon Festival arts scene in Ely this year is oil painter Keith Grove. This piece is titled “Water Music: Opus Canis Lupus.” | KEITH GROVE “Bones,” an oil on canvas by Marcia Casey Cushmore, can be found at Art of the Elements Gallery (at Frykman Art Studio) during Art Along the Lake. | MARCIA CASEY CUSHMORE 20

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Rocky cliffs and Lake Superior's rugged shoreline are ideal subjects for plein air painting. | SUBMITTED

PLEIN AIR ARTIST

Brings the Outdoors In [ABOVE] This painting

CREATIVE SPACE: By Joe Friedrichs

of an old farm building showcases Lisa Stauffer's eye for detail. | SUBMITTED

Most painters prefer to keep insects at bay and their toes warm while they work.

Lisa Stauffer is not like most artists.

[LEFT] Lisa Stauffer is

teaching a class from Artists' Point Sept. 9 for the Grand Marais Art Colony. | SUBMITTED

From the heat of summer to the depths of winter, Stauffer prefers by leaps and bounds to explore the creative process outdoors. It’s a type of art known as ‘plein air’ and the centerpiece of this style involves getting outdoors.

“The reason to paint outdoors is to capture the feeling of that moment in time,” Stauffer said. “If we can communicate the feeling of the day, the wind, the temperature or the atmosphere, that can help us connect even more strongly to the subject matter and hopefully we can hone our skills to communicate that sense of being there to our viewers.”

For example, Stauffer explained, if the sun shining, birds singing or the feeling created by a warm breeze can be captured in a painting, that’s art in plein air.

“All this adds to the information we absorb while we’re painting,” she said.

Stauffer will be among a collection of artists who converge on Grand Marais and the surrounding area in early September for a plein air competition. The event brings more than 70 artists from far and wide to embrace the beauty of Lake Superior and the many hills, rivers and lakes situated nearby. The competition area for the event is anywhere in Cook County, stretching from the Canadian Border to the Caribou River in Schroeder. The artists compete for cash and other prizes during the outdoor event, painting throughout the course of a week in various spots around Cook County. At the completion of the competition, their works are displayed at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery in Grand Marias.

near Artists’ Point in Grand Marais.

Lisa Stauffer working 'en plain air.' | SUBMITTED Stauffer is among the artists competing this year.

“It’s both friendly and quite competitive,” she said of the event. “Some people paint for fun and some people paint professionally. I think most of us are working to improve our skills and in that way we’re competing against ourselves, a lot of competition is in the mind.”

In addition to the competition, the Grand Marais Art Colony hosts a variety of classes and demonstrations throughout the week. Stauffer is also teaching a course Sept. 9 during the plein air competition, specifically a demonstration about capturing ripples and reflections on water.

Stauffer said she aims to teach the course

“I think these mini-workshops are wonderful for painters who want to learn more about these topics or from a particular painter,” she said. “These are also interesting for anyone who wants to learn more about plein air painting by watching a painting being created.”

Cheryl LeClair-Sommer is also a plein air artist from Minnesota. She has traveled to various plein air competitions with Stauffer and views her as both an artist and a teacher.

“Lisa is free with her advice while being able to understand the innate skill level of an artist,” LeClair-Sommer said, “whether beginner, developing, or an advanced student.”

Stauffer was born in Minnesota and these days she calls Duluth home. She does have a traditional studio in Duluth, though her idea of a space where artists can, or

perhaps should work is often far beyond the confines of four walls.

“My traveling studio is actually my car driven into the great outdoors,” she said.

“My easel and all my painting supplies are always in the back and ready to go when I want to paint.”

Stauffer paints primarily in pastel and she often utilizes a watercolor underpainting in her work. And while plein air involves paint and an artistic touch, observation of the natural world is essential. With that in mind, Lake Superior and Highway 61 are often a source of inspiration in Stauffer’s work, though her artist’s eye is always on the lookout for unique opportunities.

“We are surrounded by a great variety of subject matter here,” Stauffer said. “Bluffs, meadows, forests, farms, barns and architecture, historic towns and wildlife. It’s all wonderful stuff for someone who enjoys being out in nature.”

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Woodblind Grows and Grooves on Ska JAMS: By Will Moore From the windy shores of Lake Superior comes an unusual take on a music genre rooted in the Caribbean. Woodblind is a Duluth-based acoustic ska group based around the entertaining duo of Jason Wussow on guitar and Veikko Lepisto on bass.

Wussow says a high school friend of his first got him hooked on the style.

“I grew up more liking punk and rock and metal...and all the heavy stuff. Then all of a sudden, 60s Jamaican ska. This sounds kind of really slow and melted and I loved it,” says Wussow.

That ‘melted’ music is known as the first wave of ska. It’s punk-influenced third wave came in the late 80s and early 90s.

Wussow dove head-first into this scene, playing guitar with the band Flux Skapacitor. The group would play alongside big ska names of the era like Mustard Plug and The Scofflaws while making friends along the way.

“For a lot of my life, I’ve just traveled in tours and traveled the country playing music in different bands,” says Wussow.

“You just find these great people...It’s like

you don’t have anywhere to stay, so at the end of the night someone was like ‘come stay with me.’”

Wussow says back then, touring was about keeping things D.I.Y., even if it meant doing “four national tours in like, a Chevy Cavalier.” Woodblind often travels similarly small in its duo format of himself and Lepisto. They have toured around the Midwest and Great Plains, and Wussow still likes making those connections with locals.

“Sometimes you’ll go to a small town that you’ve never been, and people are so excited you came to their town...and again, you get to meet a bunch of new people,” he says.

For 20 years now, Wussow has run the West Duluth coffee shop and music venue formerly known as Beaner’s Central, now named Wussow’s Concert Cafe. He says the initially punk cafe transformed musically over the years, which changed his own tastes.

“Never had an idea of a listening room.

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Woodblind is a Duluth-based acoustic ska group based around the duo of Veikko Lepisto [LEFT] on bass, and Jason Wussow [RIGHT] on guitar. | SUBMITTED Or folk or bluegrass or Americana. I was like, ‘No! I’m coming out of Rage Against the Machine and The Misfits. I had never heard of any of these,” Wussow says. “But it quickly became an open mic and people started writing songs. I started getting calls from folk artists that were really amazing.

I’m doing sound for all these bands and that’s where I really switched gears.”

Lepisto, meanwhile, played for years with Royal Crown Revue in Los Angeles, a group integral to the 1990s swing revival.

He met Wussow frequently while visiting his parents in Duluth, and the two formed the group when he eventually moved to the city. Their first album “Big Voice” was released in 2016. Lepisto’s swing jazz influence melds with Wussow’s choppy ska guitar and “toasting” style of vocal beatboxing to make a highly unique, folky reggae sound.

“Honestly we come from opposite songwriting styles.” says Wussow. “His songs come from that deep bass groove and then we try to come out from there. I start

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Recently, the group has three new members: Jimi Cooper on guitar, Bryan “Lefty” Johnson and Tyler Dubla on drums. Together, they’ve recorded a new record at Sparta Sound on the Iron Range titled Bluebird Day. It’s expected to come out this fall. Wussow says having extra musicians has proven to be easier for him and Lepisto.

“It’s not like retooling. It’s just like relaxing. When it’s the duo, we do a lot more.

With the full band, it’s more about leaving that space of bringing the colors together,” says Wussow.

Woodblind will be at the Radio Waves Music Festival at Sweetheart’s Bluff in Grand Marais on Sept. 8, wrapping up the event and bringing the whole gang along.

“We have a lot of fun shows. I’m super excited to come to Grand Marais with the full band; that’ll be super fun,” says Wussow.

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with the words and then find the song and the chords.”

Pick of the month: Breana Roy Burdock Ceramics, comprised of Rita Morris and Barry Sands in Duluth, will join the Lake Superior 20/20 Studio and Art Tour as guest artists to E.J. Klepinger. Morris and Sands create wheel-thrown functional pottery that is hand-painted with imagery from the natural world, such as this chickadee plate. To see more of their work, visit: facebook.com/burdockceramics.

Open Friday & Saturday • 10am - 5pm +10 day Fall Studio Tour Sept. 27 - Oct. 6

Sharon Frykman, fused glass

EXHIBITS Permanent Exhibits New Acquisitions Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth Selections of Traditional & Contemporary Native Art Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth

Thru Sept. 7 Friday I’m in Love: Solo Exhibition by Matthew Kluber Joseph Nease Gallery, Duluth

Thru Sept. 8 Douglas Ross Lake Superior Circle Tour Exhibition Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org The Writing on the Wall: The Work of Dr. Joane CardinalSchubert, RCA Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca

Thru Sept. 15 Norval Morrisseau: Works from the Permanent Collection Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca

Pour @

Four

Thru Sept. 22 Space: Time and Place Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth Northwest Coast Masks Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca Shattered Basin, Fired Thing: Andrea Pinheiro Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca

Thru Sept. 30 A Life in Railroad Photography Exhibit Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Duluth, lsrm.org

Thru Oct. 19 Electrifying Cook County Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org

Thru Oct. 20 Billy Needham & Gangster Tommy Banks Exhibit ChikWauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com

Thru April 2020

Thru Jan. 10, 2021

Sept. 13-Oct. 6

Asymmetry: ThreeDimensional Works from the Tweed Museum Collection Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth

Plein Air Exhibition (Reception Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.) Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org

Sept. 1-30

Sept. 17-Dec. 3

Keith Thompson Exhibit (Reception Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.)

Tettegouche State Park Visitor’s Center, Silver Bay

Jean: The Inspiration Behind the Birkenstein Arts Movement (Reception Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.)

Duluth Art Institute

Sept. 1-Oct. 31

Natalie Sobanja, clay

Brittany Foster, jewelry

Sept. 17-Jan. 2

Rare Original Treasures from Betsy Bowen’s Art Archives 11 a.m. Betsy Bowen Studio, Grand Marais, woodcut.com Claudia Faith: Family (Reception Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.)

Duluth Art Institute

Minnesota Black Fine Art Show (Reception Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.)

Duluth Art Institute

Sept. 27-Nov. 10 Beads, they’re sewn so tight Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca

Sept. 27-Nov. 30

Sept. 2-30 September Show (Reception Sept. 2 at 5 p.m.) Art and Soul Gallery, Ely

Affinities: Rachel Hayes and Eric Sall Joseph Nease Gallery, Duluth

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

Saturdays September 28 & October 5 @ 4 pm Watch the process of pouring molten hot metal sculpture at our studio.

Enjoy light fare, beer & wine.

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

www.greglmueller.com Open daily 11 am - 5 pm

Betsy Bowen

Hazel Belvo, oil

Paul Bondhus stone w/ gold leaf

Studio & Gallery

Rare original treasures from Betsy’s Art Archives featured in Sept. & Oct.

Hand-colored woodcut by Betsy Bowen (c) 2008. Illustration for Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine.

Open daily 11-5

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WTIP North Shore Community Radio Presents the 12th Annual:

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

Plein Air Headquarters

RADIO WAVES MUSIC FESTIVAL

September 6 - 8 in the Grand Marais Recreation Area on Lake Superior

Plein Air Grand Marais Competition & Exhibition

26 Acts from blues to

polka • Onsite camping Kid’s tent •Food Vendors • Ages 12 and under free •

Watch 75 Artists compete for cash prizes.

Competition Week

The complete lineup and online tickets available at: Funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the Grand Marais

wtip.org

Association and Visit Cook County.

Your Great North Shore Getaway!

Sept. 6-13

Opening Reception & Award Ceremony

Quick Paint

Friday, Sept. 13 from 5-8 pm

Thursday, Sept. 12 at Artists Point 3:30-5 pm

Sept. 13-October 6

Exhibit Dates

Open: Monday & Wednesday-Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 1-4 pm 115 W. Wisconsin St. | 218-387-2314 | www.johnsonheritagepost.org

Photo by Ellen Stubbs

GRAND PORTAGE CAR SHOW September 21 Save the date! Come and see the finest classic cars the North Shore has to offer, rain or shine. Dance and sing along with the live performance from Free Fallin from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Ribs • Burgers • Brats • Beer and Soda • and much more!

EARLY REGISTRATION

$10 Until September 19 or $15 day of event

REGISTRATION

SHOWCASE

Day of Event 8:00 am

11:00 am to 4:00 pm

AWARD PRESENTATION 3:00 pm

FREE FALLIN | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Make sure to catch Free Fallin, a tribute to Tom Petty, perform live with all the best Heartbreakers hits.

Tickets are free! Must be 21 or older.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS (GRANDPORTAGE.COM)

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Grand Portage National Monument & Heritage Center

2020 Calendar Photography Contest

Hollow Rock Resort Cabins

Free Thunder Bay Shuttle Bus

Blackjack $3 Minimum Bet (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Vikings & Packers Games Drink Specials (Antlers Lounge)

Play chicken poo bingo at the Harvest Festival in Duluth, held Sept. 7. Other activities include an energy fair, demos, art and craft vendors, live music and a farmers’ market. | SUBMITTED

BOUNDARY WATERS BLUES FEST

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Located in Winton (near Ely), the 19th Annual Boundary Waters Blues Festival begins on Thursday, Aug. 29 with an indoor kickoff party at 7 p.m., featuring Mark Cameron Band. Then, enjoy multiple performances starting at 1 p.m. and ending at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

This year’s festival lineup includes P.K. Mayo, Annie Mack, Brian Naughton, Head Honchos, Vince Agwada, Calico Tango, Tommy Wotruba, and more. After the music, socialize around a campfire and you might be treated to a fireside acoustic jam. Tickets for the Blues Fest can be purchased online. elyblues.com

HYMERS FALL FAIR

Sept. 1-2 Every year, the village of Hymers, located near Thunder Bay, hosts a true classic country fair. There will be live entertainment, contests and prizes, lots of good food, horse and cattle shows, a farmer’s market, artisan vendors and exhibits, and locally grown pumpkins. Held from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, this year’s theme is “A Little Country Fair with a Big Country Heart.” Admission is $7 adults, $5 seniors, and $5 ages 6-12; ages 5 and under are free. hymersfair.com

SUPERIOR FALL TRAIL RACE

Sept. 6-7 This challenging footrace, held on the Superior Hiking Trail, offers distances of 100, 50 and 26.2 miles. If the distance isn’t challenging enough, the terrain is. It is a rugged, rooty and rocky single-track trail with near constant climbs and descents. The 100mile race will begin at Gooseberry Falls State Park at 8 a.m. on Friday; the 50-mile race starts at the Finland Rec Center at 5:15 a.m. on Saturday; and the 26.2-mile race begins

The Superior Fall Trail Race takes place on the Superior Hiking Trail. | JAMISON SWIFT on Cramer Road in Schroeder at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Each race will contain aid stations and will finish at Caribou Highlands in Lutsen.

Race registration required. superiorfalltrailrace.com

SLATE RIVER PLOWING MATCH

Sept. 6-7 The 87th Annual Rural Heritage Days Slate River Plowing Match, presented by

Enjoy three days of live music and activities at the annual Radio Waves Music Festival in Grand Marais. | ELLEN STUBBS the Rural Heritage Agricultural Society, will take place Sept. 6-7 in the Slate River Valley near Thunder Bay (field at corner of Piper Ave and Hwy #130). There will be tractor and farm exhibits and displays, celebrity plowing, live music by Radar and the Rockets, food vendors, a tractor rodeo, sawmill and farm demos, a kids play area, an antique tractor parade, a raffle draw, a “Back to the 50’s” display, antique cars, and more. Gates open

at noon on Friday and at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Admission and parking on Saturday is $5 per vehicle. slateriverplowingmatch.ca

RADIO WAVES MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sept. 6-8 Area residents and visitors of all ages are invited to come together for three days of music at Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Rec Park, as part of the 12th

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WrapHarvest Up the 202 1st Ave. E, Downtown Grand Marais Summer!

Dinner Old Fashioned Pie Social

Sunday, Sept. 1, Noon - 4 pm Free admission all day

Lots of homemade pies to choose from. Get a slice of pie ala mode for $5

at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center.

Joan Crosby will be signing her book “Tucker Lake Chronicles”

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Annual

Harvest Dinner

Sept. 27th, 5-7 pm A Feast for the Community. Buffet of Fishcakes & Ham with all the fixings including Veggies from the Garden!

See 75 competition artists and more than 30 open class painters create plein air paintings in Cook County during the annual Plein Air Competition. | SUBMITTED Annual Radio Waves Music Festival. The festival takes place under a big tent in an outdoor venue, with food, children’s activities, dancing and on-site camping; held rain or shine.

New acts to perform this year include North Country Fair, Upjumped Trouble, Singleton Street, Gentleman’s Anti-Temperance League, Joshua J Schmidt Band, and Woodblind. Admission is available online or at the gate; $10 a day, $20 for the weekend, and free to children 12 and under. wtip.org

417 W 1st Ave., Grand Marais 218-387-2227

The North Shore Community Swing Band will play from 12:30 am to 2 pm on the front porch.

Presentations

Saturday, September 14, 2 – 3 pm

Peg Robertsen from the US Forest Service will give us information on BATS

HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 21, 2 – 3 pm Chel Anderson will give her

November 7 – 10

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Sept. 6-8 Enjoy autumn in Ely with the 26th Annual Harvest Moon Festival, filled with arts and crafts, food vendors, a Saturday Fall Harvest Market, live entertainment and activities for the whole family. Held at Whiteside Park, there will be pony rides, a petting zoo, and live music by Timmy Haus and the Singing Slovenes. Shop a delightful mix of original arts and crafts from 125 local and regional juried artists and craftsmen, as well as locally made merchandise, books and outdoor gear.

The All-Star Stunt Dog Show will perform daily, showcasing stunt dogs that were rescued from pounds and shelters. And enjoy fresh-baked blueberry pies, barbecued pork sandwiches, and more at the food court. The festival will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. ely.org

PLEIN AIR COMPETITION

Sept. 6-13 Plein Air has been an annual tradition, bringing outdoor painters to Lake Superior’s North Shore and the community of Grand Marais since 2003. See 75 competition artists and more than 30 open class painters create plein air paintings in Cook County, exhibit paintings, and compete for prizes. Activities include daily mini-workshops, paint-outs, artist social events, public plein air painting activities, and more. This year’s juror is oil painter Joshua Cunningham from St. Paul.

Ron Piercy, owner of Yellow Bird Fine Art Gallery in Grand Marais, will be the open class

juror. See the open class painting exhibit at Voyageur Brewing from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. An opening reception for the competition class will be held on Friday, Sept.

13 from 5-7 p.m. at the Johnson Heritage Post and the exhibit will be on display until Oct. 6. outdoorpaintersofminnesota.org

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Sept. 7, Saturday For 26 years, the Lake Superior Chapter of SFA (Sustainable Farming Association) has put on the Harvest Festival, connecting producers and consumers. Located in Bayfront Festival Park in downtown Duluth, the festival features one of the largest farmers’ markets in the region, along with live music, 20 local art and craft vendors, educational exhibits, a nonprofit showcase, a food court, family activities, an energy fair, demonstrations, and more. Practice weaving on a full-size loom, see solar robots, try maypole dancing, and play chicken poo bingo. MN Renewable Energy Society will demonstrate solar tiles and solar shingles, Duluth Folk School will offer hands-on demonstrations of woodworking tools, and 3 Owls Nature Play will offer a pop-up nature play experience for kids of all ages. The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. sfa-mn.org

TERRACE BAY FALL MARKET

Sept. 8, Sunday The 38th Annual Terrace Bay Fall Fair is one of the largest arts and crafts show on the top of Lake Superior. Held from noon to 4 p.m. at the Terrace Bay Arena, this event attracts local residents, individuals from surrounding communities, and tourists who are passing through Terrace Bay. Featuring unique vendors, community groups, artists and artisans from across the Lake Superior region, the Fall Market is the perfect opportunity to experience the many local flavors and cultures of the North Shore region. Admission is $2. terracebay.ca

UNPLUGGED XVIII

Sept. 13-15 Celebrate community, music, craft and storytelling at the annual Unplugged festival at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais. Friday night will feature the Birch Bark Bash fundraising celebration with a dinner that explores the northern landscape provided by chefs Judi Barsness and Scott Graden, followed by guest speaker Carol Sauvion of PBS’ Craft in America. Saturday night will feature performances by Claudia Schmidt, Prudence Johnson, Dan Chouinard, Marc Anderson, Simone Perrin, Dane Stauffer, Bradley Greenwald, and special guest Reverend

Robert Jones. Other weekend activities include workshops, a folk artisan marketplace, coursework, speaker series, an online and live auction, and more. northhouse.org

DULUTH OKTOBERFEST

Sept. 13-15 The first annual Duluth Oktoberfest, held at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, will feature food, games, arts and craft vendors, and fun for the whole family. There will be authentic Bavarian bands and musicians performing, as well as local bands. Bring the kids to Der Kinderplatz for carnival rides and traditional German games. Other games include yodeling competitions, stein holding contests, a pretzel toss, the chicken dance, cornhole, a brat toss, nagelbalken, a dachshund derby, and a barrel roll. There will also be food and drinks from around the world— including German beer and the region’s best craft breweries—as well as a variety of festival staples such as pizza, corn dogs, gyros, funnel cakes, and more. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate. duluthoktoberfestival.com

BOOYA HARVEST FEST

Sept. 14, Saturday The 7th Annual Booya Harvest Festival in Finland will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 14. There will be crafters and vendors, live music by Casey Aro, an apple cider demo, a live falcon presentation by Jackie Fallon, a BRCC bake sale with fresh lefse and a lefse demo, a farmer’s market, kid’s games, and more. There will also be the famous bowl of booya, a baked potato bar, fry bread, brats, hotdogs and grilled corn.

And don’t miss the 5th Annual Booya Classic Car Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., sponsored by Don’s Auto Repair and Towing. The festival will take place at the Clair Nelson Center. facebook.com/booyaharvestfest

WAKE THE GIANT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sept. 14, Saturday Wake the Giant is a cultural awareness project in Thunder Bay aimed at building understanding and showing Indigenous people that they are valued members of the community. The music festival is a celebration of all cultures with a spotlight on Indigenous culture and music. Held from 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. at the Thunder Bay waterfront, the festival will feature a mix of Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. This year’s lineup includes Metric, Coleman Hell, July Talk, Crown Lands, Wolf Saga, Ansley Simpson, Nick Ferrio, Luke Warm and the Cold Ones, and Battle Nation Drum Group. The festival will also include a live art installation and cultural booths that are either interactive or have food. Tickets are $60 for general admission and $100 for VIP; kids ages 10 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online. wakethegiant.ca

ELY MARATHON

Sept. 21, Saturday Signup for one of three races in Ely during the annual Ely Marathon.

Races include the Northern Lights 5k Glow Run at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 (open to all ages and abilities); the 26.2-mile Ely Marathon at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday; and the 13.1mile Boundary Waters Bank Half Marathon at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Those wanting a bigger

Try portaging a canoe for the entire Ely Marathon or half marathon races. | SUBMITTED challenge can portage a canoe for the entire marathon or half marathon races. There will also be a kids marathon, coined the Dorothy Molter Root Beer Run; kids are asked to run 25 miles prior to marathon day. Then, on race day, they will run the remaining 1.2 miles of the course. Other activities include a race expo, live music by Rhino, a bounce house, food trucks, a beer tent and an awards ceremony. Race registration required. elymarathon.com

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Sept. 21, Saturday The Blacksheep Mountain Biking Club will hold the 4th Annual Shuniah Forty Miner XC Marathon on Sept. 21 at Kinsmen Park in Trowbridge Forest in Thunder Bay. Races include a 48k long course, 24k medium course, 12k short course, and a 5k mini miner course. Enjoy live music, a vendor village featuring local ride shops, food vendors, beer, and more, during and after the

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INDIGENOUS FOODS EXPO

Sept. 21, Saturday The American Indian Community Housing Organization will host Duluth’s first large-scale Indigenous Foods Expo on Sept. 21, bringing together Indigenous food producers, chefs, artists, musicians and community members to experience flavors and culture from across our Indigenous nations. There will be local and regional healthy and Indigenous food vendors, cooking and processing demos featuring Chef Sean Sherman (founder of The Sioux Chef), cultural arts activities, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and more. There will also be live music by Annie Humphrey, Jake Vainio, Wahwahtay Benais, and #theindianheadband. Held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., this free, family-oriented and community-wide inclusive event will be held at Niiwin Indigenous Foods Market and Central Hillside Park. aicho.org

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Sept. 21, Saturday See the finest classic cars the North Shore has to offer at the Grand Portage Car Show on Saturday, Sept.

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out with the Tom Petty tribute band Free Fallin, performing all the best Heartbreakers hits. This free concert will take place at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino from 8-11 p.m. (must be 21 or older to attend). grandportage.com

THUNDERCON

Sept. 21-22 ThunderCon in Thunder Bay celebrates its five-year anniversary this year, with special guests Richard Brake (the original Night King from HBO’s smash hit, Game of Thrones), Tony Amendola (ABC’s Once Upon a Time, the Mask of Zorro, etc), YouTube Batman Kevin Porter, Cosplay artist Dr. Stevil, comic creator Stephany Lein, and artist Hugh Rookwood. Held at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, there will be gaming demos, panels, workshops, vendors, and fun for the whole family. thundercon.org

Art, Joy & Co., Upstate MN, The Big Lake, Sivertson Gallery, Art of the Elements Gallery, JHP Art Gallery, and more. All locations will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. visitcookcounty. com/arts

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LAKE SUPERIOR 20/20 STUDIO & ART TOUR

Sept. 27-29 As crisp, fall air fills the atmosphere, you know it’s time for the annual Lake Superior 20/20 Studio and Art Tour, located at various studios and galleries in the Two Harbors area. Now in its eighth year, the tour offers new artists, new stops, a new route and a new look. Held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (until 5 p.m. on Sunday), glass, ceramic, woodworking, painting, printmaking, jewelry, fiber, and photography will be on display and offered for sale. New artists joining the event this year are Christian Dalbec, Aaron Kloss, E. J. Klepinger, Burdock Ceramics, Sarah Brokke, and Chrissy Gildersleeve. Returning artists include Sandi Pillsbury, Helen Hartley, Lisa Kosmo, Sue Stevig, Natalija Walbridge, Dave Gilsvik, Michael Kapsos, Jennifer Murphy, and

more. Many sites will provide refreshments, music and surprise “pop-up” artists. The tour runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. A PDF printable map of the tour is available online. lakesuperior2020.com

ART ALONG THE LAKE: FALL STUDIO TOUR

Sept. 27-Oct. 6 Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour will feature a variety of unique, handcrafted artwork by more than 50 artists at 22 locations throughout Cook County. There will be various art demonstrations, special exhibitions, artist talks, studio tours, handson activities for all ages, and more. Locations include home studios, as well as galleries with guest artists, such as JNS Gallery, Tall Tale Shop, Betsy Bowen Studio, Yellow Bird Fine

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Sept. 28, Saturday The 11th Annual Heck of the North gravel bike races will start and finish on the East Alger Grade, North Shore State Trail parking lots (north of Two Harbors on Hwy 2). There will be three course options: a 100-mile course, a 55-mile course, and a 20-mile course (the perfect introduction for new riders to the world of gravel cycling). All races start at 8 a.m. The 100-mile and 55mile courses will have a midway checkpoint with water and traditional nutrients to help keep you rolling. After the races, stop by for a bonfire at the Heck of the North Base Camp and catch up with the other riders. Race registration required. heckofthenorth.com

LUNAFEST

Sept. 28, Saturday LunaFest is a traveling film festival, first brought to Cook County by the Violence Prevention Center in 2011, featuring short films made by women, intended for all who care about universal issues. This year’s LunaFest features eight short films by filmmakers with roots in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Nigeria, the Philippines, Singapore and the United States. These short dramas, comedies and documentaries will tug at your heartstrings, make you smile and make you think, all while supporting the services and programs of the Violence Prevention Center.

The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. violencepreventioncenter.org

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Enjoy guided mural trolley tours and wagon rides, a car show, food, live music, sidewalk sales, and artists and crafters during Ashland’s Mural Fest and Car Show on Sept. 7. | SUBMITTED The Annual Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration continues until Sept. 14. The celebration presents island cruise opportunities that dock at Raspberry, Michigan, Sand, Devils and Outer Island, and offers guided tours of these lighthouses. lighthousecelebration.com The Ashland Area Famer’s Market continues every Saturday until mid-October, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pearson Plaza, just off West Main Street. Vendors include Amanita Acres, Wallners’ Sugarbush, Northcroft Farm, Garlic Man, Touch of Heaven Gardens, Ma’s & Pa’s Bees, and Window Licker Cannery.

From 10 a.m. to noon, kids’ activities, such as stories, games, books, crafts and more, will be held at the market until Sept. 21. ashlandareafarmersmarket.com Visit Bayfield for an assortment of musicians performing at Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua throughout September, starting with Riding the Wind on Sunday, Sept. 1. Held at Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area, other performances include Shanties and Shipwrecks, Old Last Night, and Trampled

by Turtles with opener Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. All shows begin in the evening under the big blue tent. And on Saturday, Sept.

21, enjoy beer and cuisine sampling, live music, wagon rides, hammerschlagen, and more at the Big Tap ChautauquaFest, held from 1-5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online. bigtop.org Enjoy an afternoon of live music and great barbecue with all the fixins at the 12th Annual Emergency Pig-Out on Sunday, Sept. 1 at White Winter Winery in Iron River. Held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., this event will help raise money for the Iron River Emergency Services. Cost to attend is $12 adults, $6 ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the event. whitewinter.com Ashland’s Mural Fest and Car Show will take place Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Courthouse Block on Historic Main Street. Held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., there will be guided mural trolley tours and wagon rides, a car show, food, live music, sidewalk sales, artists and crafters, and more. The car show will offer lots of chances to win, with 1st and 2nd place awards in 13 classes, a Best of Show and a People’s Choice

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award, and five random $100 drawings. Register online. visitashland.com The 15th Annual Cornucopia Art Crawl, held Sept. 7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., features artists from Chequamegon Bay area displaying and selling their work. Stroll through Cornucopia and enjoy arts, crafts, demos, food and music. facebook.com/cornyartcrawl Friday, Sept. 20 is Invasive Species Identification Day at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, with free activities from noon to 4 p.m. Learn the difference between garlic mustard and buckthorn, and milfoil and wild parsnip. At 1 p.m., Mary Bartkowiak of the Wisconsin DNR will host the presentation “Worms and Worms that Jump.” If you have a mystery plant growing in your yard, bring a fresh sample from 2-4 p.m. and have it identified for you. Tour the native wildflower gardens, see displays, and learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species. nglvc.org Indulge in handcrafted apple treats at the Apple Pie and Dessert Tasting, held Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. Take part in this early bird event before the Apple Festival officially begins and enjoy plenty of ice cream and apple pie. Admission to the social is $2 if wearing a 2019 Apple Festival button, or $3 without the button.

Included in the admission is a slice of apple pie, Tetzner’s cinnamon ice cream and a beverage. The winning pies and desserts will be announced at 7 p.m. and attendees will have the opportunity to sample all of the winners. bayfieldcounty.org Be sure to mark your calendar for the annual WhistleStop Marathon and Half-Marathon, held Oct. 11-12 in Ashland. Register online. whistlestopmarathon.com

Thunder Bay,Ont. Irish singer and songwriter Keith Harkin first became famous when he joined the Irish group Celtic Thunder. Since 2016, Keith has been focusing on his solo career. Now, he is on a world tour and will be performing in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Finlandia Hall. Join Keith for the VIP experience where you will get to see him soundcheck, receive early entry for the show, and chat with him during a meet and greet. General admission and meet and greet tickets are also available. Tickets are $30 to $60 and can be purchased online. thefinlandia.com Sleeping Giant Brewing will host the Kraft.

Fall Harvest Pop-up Market on Sunday, Sept.

8, featuring 42 local artisans, as well as food and drinks. Held from noon to 4 p.m., artists include Owl and Fox Crafts, Heron House Handmade, Thread and Wood, Malternative Designs, Juniper Brand Goods, NORMandLOU Handmade, Red Door Metalworks, and more. For more info, find “Kraft. Pop-up Market” on Facebook.

Multi-platinum Grammy, Juno Award and Polaris Prize nominated singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen will perform her Dedicated Tour at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Then, on Saturday, Sept. 28, see the Beatles vs Stones tribute show at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss the story of the infamous rivalry between the two greatest bands of the rock & roll era. And on Sunday, Sept. 29 is the Cheech & Chong O Cannabis Tour at 8 p.m. tbca.com

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The 15th Annual Vox Popular Media Arts Festival (originally known as the Bay Street Film Festival) will take place Sept. 12-15.

This year’s festival, held at the Trinity United Church Hall (310 Park Avenue), will feature over 60 films from Northwestern Ontario and around the world. Festival films include “Raven People Rising,” “Burqa City,” “Operation Happy Day,” “Mothers Day,” “Respect Your Elders, Chum,” and “The Grizzlies.” Films range in genres from comedy, drama, and music, to art, international, documentary, and horror/ thriller. Festival tickets can be purchased online. voxpopular.ca SHOUT! The Mod Musical, by Phillip George and David Lowenstein, will open at the Magnus Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 12 and run through Saturday, Oct. 5. With its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and outrageous dance, SHOUT! takes audiences back to the music, style and freedom of the 1960s, featuring terrific new arrangements of some of the biggest hits of all time.

Traveling in time from 1960 to 1970, SHOUT! chronicles the lives of five young women coming of age and redefining themselves during those glorious days that made England swing.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. magnustheatre.com Red Lion Smokehouse will hold various events throughout the month, starting with Game Night on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Toy Sense, there will be a variety of games on hand you can try. Then, take part in Quiz Night at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept.

The 87th Annual Rural Heritage Days Slate River Plowing Match will take place Sept. 6-7 in the Slate River Valley near Thunder Bay. | SUBMITTED 25, sponsored by Lake of the Woods Brewing Company. Form teams of up to six players and bring your own pen. Cost is $2 per person to play. Prizes will be awarded. Last, join Mel Bergeron from La Luna Wellness Studio for Wine and Yoga on Sunday, Sept. 29 at noon.

After the one-hour yoga class, enjoy a guided wine tasting by Sommelier John Murray from Red Lion Smokehouse. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased in person at La Luna Wellness Studio or at Red Lion. facebook.com/ redlionsmokehouse Culture Days takes places the last weekend in September each year. This year’s event will take place Sept. 27-29, with family-friendly activities held throughout Thunder Bay. Attendees can join in free, interactive activities and performances hosted by artists, cultural organizations and the City. More info can be

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found online. thunderbay.ca/culturedays A new exhibit opens at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery on Friday, Sept. 27 and remains on display until Nov. 10. Beads, they’re sewn so tight features the work of four contemporary artists who innovate in the field of beading and quillwork. Over 40 beaded works by Bev Koski, Katie Longboat, Jean Marshall, and Olivia Whetung are included in this exhibition, guest curated by Lisa Myers and organized by the Textile Museum of Canada in Toronto. Four other exhibits come to an end this month, starting with The Writing on the Wall: The Work of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert, RCA, which closes Sept. 8. Norval Morrisseau: Works from the Permanent Collection ends Sept. 15. Northwest Coast Masks ends Sept. 22. Shattered Basin, Fired Thing ends Sept. 22. theag.ca

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Northern Wilds Calendar of Events Aug. 27-Sept. 14

Keith Harkin World Tour

Annual Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration Apostle Islands, WI, lighthousecelebration.com

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Boundary Waters Blues Fest

Winton/Ely, elyblues.com Fest du Nord YMCA Camp du Nord, Ely, ymcamn.org

Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Nipigon Fall Fishing Festival Nipigon, Ontario, nipigonfallfishingfestival.com

Aug. 31, Saturday Life on the Edge 10 a.m.

Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Monroe Crossing 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com

Sept. 1, Sunday Emergency Pig-Out 11 a.m.

White Winter Winery, Iron River, WI, whitewinter.com Old Fashioned Pie Social Noon, Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com Music by the Lake: John Gruber & Friends 4 p.m. Skyport Lodge, Grand Marais, skyportlodge.com The Native New Yorker 7 p.m. The Underground, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org Federalies 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 1-2 Hymers Fall Fair 9 a.m.

Kakabeka Falls, hymersfair.com

Briand Morrison with Rox ‘n Soul 12:30 p.m. The Hub, Grand Marais, briandmorrison.com Book Signing: People You’ve Been Before by Tim Jollymore 2 p.m.

Piragis Northwoods, Ely, ely.org Ely Artist Market & City Band 5 p.m. Ely, northernlakesarts.org

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Sept. 4, Wednesday North Shore Royalty: Local Legend & Olympian Cindy Nelson 4:30 p.m.

Summit Chalet, Lutsen Mountains, northshorecampus.org Learn to Cope with Hearing Loss 5:30 p.m. Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, Facebook: Hearing Loss Education Mission

Sept. 5, Thursday Film Fiesta: Fireproof 1:30 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org

Sept. 6, Friday Movie Matinee: Christopher Robin 3:30 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Northern Wilds Party: Celebrating 15 Years of Publication 5 p.m. Skyport Lodge, Grand Marais (218) 387-9475 Grandma’s Minnesota Mile 6 p.m. Skyline Parkway, Duluth, grandmasmarathon.com

Sept. 6-7 Superior Fall Trail Race Caribou Highlands, Lutsen, superiorfalltrailrace.com Rural Heritage Days Noon (9 a.m. Sat.) Slate River, Ontario, slateriverplowingmatch.ca Agate Bay Crafters 9 a.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Larsmont, larsmont.org Rich Mattson & the Northstars 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

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7 p.m. Finlandia Hall, Thunder Bay, thefinlandia.com

Bayfield Classic Boat & Schooner Rendezvous: Lake Superior Tall Ships Bayfield, WI, lakesuperiortallships.org Radio Waves Music Festival 10 a.m. (4 p.m. Fri.) Grand Marais Rec Park, wtip.org Harvest Moon Festival 10 a.m. Whiteside Park, Ely, ely.org

Sept. 6-13 Plein Air Competition Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org

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Sept. 7, Saturday Courage Kenny’s Shoot for Fun 8 a.m.

Old Vermilion Trail Hunting Preserve, Duluth, allinahealth.org/shootforfun Walk to End Alzheimer’s 8:30 a.m. Duluth DECC Mural Fest & Car Show 9 a.m. Historic Main Street, Ashland, visitashland.com Harvest Festival 10 a.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, sfa-mn.org Finlandia Market 10 a.m.

Bay & Algoma Street, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/finlandiatbay Legacy Bound’s Newest Book: Build It 10 a.m. Legacy Toys at Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, legacybound.net Parkinson Canada SuperWalk 10:30 a.m. Thunder Bay, superwalk.ca Alps to Adriatic Festival 1 p.m.

Gary New Duluth Recreation Center, facebook.com/gndcommunity Gallery Talk with Bill Shipley: Sculptures at Tweed 2 p.m.

Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Skyline’s Fall Free for All Appreciation Tournament 2 p.m. Skyline Lanes, Duluth, skylineleagues.leagueapps.com Protecting Gichi-Ojibwe-GamiZibiing from PolyMet Pollution 4 p.m. Oldenburg House, Carlton, facebook.com/waterlegacy Light Duluth Teal Gala 6 p.m.

Duluth DECC, mnovarian.org Briand Morrison 7 p.m.

Lutsen Resort, briandmorrison.com Writer’s Salon: Marcie Rendon: Girl Gone Missing 7 p.m.

Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks Duluth Dolls Class of 2012 Reunion Show 9 p.m. The Underground, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org

Sept. 7-8 Duluth Street Drag Races & Car Show 9 a.m. Garfield Avenue, Duluth, kernkompany.com/events

Sept. 8, Sunday Elizabeth Busche Scramble for Ovarian Cancer 10 a.m. Enger Park Golf Course, Duluth, mnovarian.org

Spike Out ALS: Spikeball Fundraiser 11:30 a.m. Skyline Lanes, Duluth, skylineleagues.leagueapps.com Kraft. Fall Harvest Pop-up Market Noon, Sleeping Giant Brewing Co., Thunder Bay, Facebook: Kraft. Pop-up Market Terrace Bay Fall Market Noon, Terrace Bay Arena, terracebay.ca Bug Dope 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 9, Monday Carpenter Ants 6 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 10, Tuesday Ruby’s Pantry 5 p.m.

Community Center, Grand Marais, facebook.com/rubyspantrycc Carly Rae Jepsen: The Dedicated Tour 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Sept. 12, Thursday Ornge Open House 3 p.m. Ornge Thunder Bay Base (807) 626-5339 Quick Paint 3:30 p.m. Artists Point, Grand Marais, johnsonheritagepost.org Artist’s Panel Discussion: The Water Cycle 7 p.m. Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.org Feed the Giant 7:30 p.m. The Chanterelle, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/wakethegiant807 Plucked Up String Band 8 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 12-14 Franco-Festival Francophone Centre, Thunder Bay, francofestival.com

Sept. 12-15 Vox Popular Media Arts Festival Thunder Bay, voxpopular.ca Cirque Italia: Water Circus Miller Hill Mall Parking Lot, Duluth, cirqueitalia.com

Sept. 12-Oct. 5 Shout! The Mod Musical

Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay, magnustheatre.com

Sept. 13, Friday Full Moon Reading with Amanda Hand 7 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks

Sept. 13-14 NorthShore Inline Marathon and SkateFest Duluth, northshoreinline.com Rootz Within 8:30 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 13-15 Unplugged XVII North House Folk

School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Duluth OktoberFest 11 a.m.

(4 p.m. Fri.) Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, duluthoktoberfestival.com

Sept. 13-Oct. 6 Plein Air Exhibition (Reception Sept.

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Sept. 14, Saturday Booya Harvest Fest 10 a.m.

Clair Nelson Center, Finland, facebook.com/booyaharvestfest Bike the Heart Ride 10 a.m.

Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center, Grand Portage, traveltheheart.org Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth, nicegirlsofthenorth.com The Secret Lives of Animals 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org West Thunder Corn Roast & Vendors Market 11 a.m. West Thunder Community Centre, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/ westthundercommunitycentre Wake the Giant Music Festival 11:30 a.m. Thunder Bay Waterfront, wakethegiant.ca Free Presentation: Bats with Peg Robertsen 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com The Mellifluous Cello: Peter Cosbey 8 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, Thunder Bay, consortiumauroraborealis.org

Sept. 15, Sunday

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Gitche Gumee Wedding Show 11 a.m. Duluth DECC, gitchegumeeweddingshow.com Terry Fox Run 1 p.m. St. Ignatius High School, Thunder Bay, terryfox.org/run Timmy Haus 7:30 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Hawk Weekend Festival Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Duluth, hawkridge.org

Sept. 16, Monday Siama’s Congo Roots 6 p.m.

Two Harbors Public Library, alslib.info

Sept. 17, Tuesday Campaign Breakfast 7 a.m. Valhalla Inn Ballroom, Thunder Bay, uwaytbay.ca Free Autumn Landscape Painting with 321 Art Studio 10:30 a.m.

Ely Public Library, alslib.info Biz Bash Duluth 3 p.m.

Clyde Iron Malting Building, Duluth, bizbashduluth.com Free Autumn Landscape Painting with 321 Art Studio 6 p.m. Silver Bay Public Library, alslib.info

Sept. 18, Wednesday Learn About Cabin Trusts 4 p.m.

Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Free Autumn Landscape Painting with 321 Art Studio 6 p.m. Two Harbors Public Library, alslib.info Game Night 7 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse

Sept. 19, Thursday Pinterest Projects: Pirates 3:30 p.m.

Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org United Way Chili Cook-off 5 p.m.

Duluth DECC, hlunitedway.org Briand Morrison 6 p.m.

Cascade Lodge, Grand Marais, briandmorrison.com Gordon Thorne 6 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Thunder Bay Horticultural Society Meeting & Show 7 p.m. Oliver Road Community Centre, Thunder Bay, tbayhortsociety.weebly.com Agates: Minnesota’s Favorite Rock 7 p.m. Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, northshorecampus.org

Sept. 21, Saturday Ely Marathon & Half-Marathon Ely, elymarathon.com Shuniah Forty Miner XC Marathon Kinsmen Park, Thunder Bay, blacksheepmtb.com Northern Ontario Housing Expo Thunder Bay, brainstormproductions.ca Dorothy Molter Root Beer Run: Children’s Marathon 8:45 a.m.

Ely, elymarathon.com Cook County Airport Fly-in/ Drive-in Breakfast 8 a.m.

Grand Marais Airport (218) 387-3024 Chocoholic Frolic 9 a.m.

Downtown Ely, ely.org Chester Bowl Fall Fest 9:30 a.m.

Chester Bowl Improvement Club, Duluth, chesterbowl.org Indigenous Foods Expo 11 a.m.

Central Hillside Park, Duluth, aicho.org Grand Portage Car Show 11 a.m.

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, grandportage.com Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride Noon, Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson, satbcars.com LCCC Harvest Festival Noon, Hilldale Lutheran Church, Thunder Bay, lccctbay.org Free Presentation: Beavers with Chel Anderson 2 p.m.

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com Writer’s Salon: William Kent Krueger: This Tender Land 5 p.m.

Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks Free Fallin 8 p.m. Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, grandportage.com

Briand Morrison 9 p.m. Bluefin Bay, Tofte, briandmorrison.com

Sept. 25-29 Oktoberfest Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com

Sept. 26, Thursday Superior National Forest Open House 4:30 p.m. Cook County Courthouse, Grand Marais, fs.usda.gov/superior Wine & Beer Social: Music by Grace Notes 6:30 p.m.

Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org

Sept. 27, Friday Author Allen Eskens: I’m Not Suppose to Be Here: My Implausible Journey to Becoming a Writer 1 p.m. Silver Bay Public Library, alslib.info Author Allen Eskens: I’m Not Suppose to Be Here: My Implausible Journey to Becoming a Writer 3:30 p.m. Two Harbors Public Library, alslib.info Siama’s Congo Roots 3:30 p.m.

Ely Public Library, alslib.info Bethlehem Lutheran Church Annual Harvest Dinner 5 p.m.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Grand Marais (218) 387-2227 Downtown Duluth Arts Walk 5 p.m. Downtown Duluth, facebook. com/downtownduluthartswalk

Sept. 27-28 Michael Monroe Log Cabin

Concert 7 p.m. Grand Marais, michaelmonroemusic.com Colleen Myhre 8 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 27-29

ThunderCon CLE Grounds, Thunder Bay, thundercon.org

Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour 10 a.m. Two Harbors, lakesuperior2020.com Fabulous Fall Adult Weekend Wolf Ridge ELC, Finland, wolf-ridge.org Culture Days Throughout Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/culturedays

Sept. 22, Sunday

Sept. 27-Oct. 6

Timmy Haus 7:30 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

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

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Grand Traverse Fitger’s Brewery, Duluth, grandtraverseduluth.com Celebration Talent Dance Convention Duluth DECC, celebrationtalent.com Heck of the North 8 a.m.

East Alger Grade, North Shore State Trail Parking Lots, Two Harbors, heckofthenorth.com Hike for Health 8:30 a.m.

Nipigon River Recreation Trail, Nipigon, hikeforhealth.net Wasaya – United Way Plane Pull 10 a.m. Wasaya Airways, Thunder Bay, uwaytbay.ca Lester River Rendezvous 10 a.m. Lester Park, Duluth, facebook.com/lesterriverrendezvous Beargrease Beer & Bacon Bash 3 p.m. Proctor Fairgrounds, Proctor, beargrease.com

7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Duluth Playhouse, duluthplayhouse.org

Sept. 20, Friday Briand Morrison with Rox ‘n

Soul 6 p.m. Ursa Minor, Duluth, briandmorrison.com Northern Lights 5k Glow Run 7 p.m.

Whiteside Park, Ely, elymarathon.com

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Sept. 24, Tuesday Siama’s Congo Roots 6 p.m. Silver Bay Public Library, alslib.info

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Scenic 61 Crafters 9 a.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Larsmont, larsmont.org Space Monkey Mafia 8:30 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Estate Planning with Kelly Klun 4 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Siama’s Congo Roots 6 p.m.

Grand Marais Public Library, alslib.info Quiz Night 8 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/redlionsmokehouse

Pour at Four 4 p.m. Mueller Studio, Lutsen, greglmueller.com Wine & Watercolor Workshop with Trish Hunter 6 p.m.

Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org Briand Morrison: Tribute to Carol King 6 p.m. Sacred Heart, Duluth, briandmorrison.com LunaFest 7 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, violencepreventioncenter.org Beatles vs Stones 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com Award-winning Rolston String Quartet 8 p.m.

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Sept. 30, Monday Author Allen Eskens: I’m Not Suppose to Be Here: My Implausible Journey to Becoming a Writer 1 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, alslib.info

Oct. 4-6 Cooter, Tonder & Friends Studio Sale Two Harbors, cooterpottery.com

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Gammondale Farm, Slate River, gammondalefarm.com

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Thursday Evening Farmer’s Market 3 p.m. Two Harbors Chamber of Commerce, facebook.com/ twoharborsfarmersmarket Local Food Market 4:30 p.m. Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais Finland Farmer’s Market 5 p.m. Clair Nelson Center, Finland, friendsoffinland.org Date Night with Live Music 7 p.m. North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us

Kamloops at Superior Shores, Two Harbors, superiorshores.com Live Music 9 p.m.

Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

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The North Shore Dish Crave Asian Food? Look to Thunder Bay By Chuck Viren

It does not take much to affirm that my decision to move back to Grand Marais was a good one. The evidence is all around me, whether it is my breakfasts overlooking the Big Lake, my excursions to area trails, lakes, and streams, or dinner at any of our fine restaurants. Despite all the area has to offer, I sometimes find myself craving the ethnic foods that were abundant in the big city. On my infrequent trips to the Twin Cities, I seek them out: Sushi, Thai, Pho, Indian. The list is long.

Fortunately, I’m learning that all I really need do is cast my eyes north. Thunder Bay has a thriving restaurant scene, including many terrific Asian restaurants. To satisfy my curiosity and my cravings, I spent a day exploring and tasting. While neither my appetite nor my wallet could bear a visit to them all, I found a wide variety of cuisines and a lot of quality food.

While many Asian restaurants adhere to one specific ethnicity or cuisine, some modern restaurants fuse cuisines in innovative and tasty ways. One of the city’s newest Asian restaurants, King Ghidran, takes this concept to extremes, with amazing results.

Longtime area chef Jen Suave named the restaurant after Godzilla’s chief adversary and transformed the old Dragon Room above The Sovereign into a casual lounge featuring small-plate Pan-Asian cuisine and innovative hand-crafted cocktails. After traveling through Asia to research recipes, she assembled a talented staff that includes Riley Marsh as sous chef and Cody Ross as head bartender. They have created an environment that is great for small groups and the sharing of the small-plate dishes.

Featured are their Yakitori grilled skewers.

Each is unique with its own marinade and some with house-made dipping sauces.

They can be ordered individually, or one can choose the Omakase plate, which offers a selection of five skewers, white rice, roasted shishito peppers, and pickled vegetables (the pickles are amazing). Other popular dishes are their Lobster Rangoon, Biang Biang Noodles, and Bao buns. Their cocktails are equally innovative and feature house-made syrups and mixes. They are designed to complement the food.

[ABOVE] Try the Yakitori grilled

skewers at King Ghidran, named after Godzilla’s chief adversary.

Each skewer is unique with its own marinade and some with housemade dipping sauces. They can be ordered individually, or you can choose the Omakase plate. | CHUCK VIREN [LEFT] Wasabi Japanese Restaurant

has been a fixture of the Asian food scene in Thunder Bay for 16 years.

They carry a full range of Japanese classics, including Nigiri sushi, sushi rolls and sashimi dishes. | CHUCK VIREN

Without a doubt, one of my biggest urban food cravings is sushi. It turns out that Wasabi Japanese Restaurant, at 538 Arthur St. West, has got me covered. Wasabi has been a fixture of the Asian food scene in Thunder Bay for 16 years. They carry a full range of Japanese classics. In addition NORTHERN WILDS

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to their Nigiri sushi, they have a wide selection of sushi rolls and sashimi dishes.

They offer an all-you-can-eat sushi menu for $26.95, as well as combination platters.

Other popular dishes include their noodle bowls and noodle soups. Their extensive appetizer list contains some of my favorites: edamame, gyoza and tempura. They also have a full selection of other Japanese specialty dishes including Shuga Beef and chicken or beef teriyaki. Owner Ken Law says their restaurant regularly brings in customers from other Canadian urban centers such as Toronto and Winnipeg. I’ll be back.

Count Thai food among my frequent cravings. Thai Kitchen, at 11 Cumberland Street South, fills that void admirably. In business for 11 years, they have an extensive Thai menu, including spring rolls, noodle soups, stir-fry dishes, curry dishes, and of course, pad Thai. According to kitchen manager Henry Venema, their most popular dishes are their spring rolls, pad Thai, and his mother Pia’s own house-made red curry. They pride themselves on sourcing their foods from Thailand, though Venema says that job has become easier with the emergence of the Golden Flour Oriental Foods Asian Grocery Store. Venema says they have “some things that tickles every taste bud.” And if you like your Thai food spicy, they are more than happy to oblige.

One of my go-to cuisines when I hit the big city is Vietnamese Pho. I was therefore excited to find Pho Umami at 845 May St. North. After Hanju Barbecue closed, property owner Truong-Kha Le decided to open a Pho shop. I’m glad he did. Pho is a thin

rice noodle, served in a soup broth along with a variety of meats and vegetables such as bean sprouts. It is not inherently spicy, but jalapeño peppers and spicy sauces can be added. Troung-Kha makes a delicious chili oil that can be added upon request.

If you are not in the mood for Pho, Pho Umami offers Bun Thit, noodle bowls, and Com Tam, a traditional broken rice dish that Truong-Kha says has an umami flavor.

Umami means savory in Vietnamese. In addition to the chili oil, they also make their own fish sauce for their noodle bowls.

Asian Oriental Fusion Cuisine, at 310 Mountdale Avenue, is another restaurant that takes care in where they source their ingredients. This is made more difficult because they offer Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai options. So owner Johnny Tran imports ingredients from all these countries.

He strives for authenticity in all his dishes.

His best-selling items are Vietnamese noodles, followed by pad Thai. They also have Sichuan dishes. Their Asian special shrimp is a very popular and unique dish that utilizes rice flakes—which they also must import. Bon Bons, deep-fried ribs, are a Thunder Bay specialty. The Asian seasons them with their special dry rub.

These are but a sampling of the Asian restaurants in Thunder Bay. They have received high ratings according to customer reviews, and all exhibit a commitment to excellence. Clearly though, it will take a long time for me to explore the many flavors Thunder Bay has to offer. Bring it on.

Try Pho at Pho Umami, a thin rice noodle, served in a soup broth along with a variety of meats and vegetables, such as bean sprouts. | CHUCK VIREN

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Summer Squash Zucchini Parmesan From Cooking Light.

2 pounds zucchini (about 4 medium) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon water 2 cups whole-wheat panko Cooking spray 2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce 6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1/3 cup) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Trim both ends of each zucchini so that it’s about 7 inches long. Cut each zucchini lengthwise into 4 equal slices (about 1/4 inch thick). Arrange zucchini on a work surface; sprinkle evenly with salt.

Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish. Combine eggs and water in another shallow dish; whisk until well combined. Place panko in a third shallow dish.

Working with 1 zucchini slice at a time, dredge each in cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, turning to coat. Dredge in panko, pressing gently to adhere. Place on prepared baking sheet.

Repeat process with remaining zucchini.

Coat top of breaded zucchini with cooking spray. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Carefully turn zucchini slices over, and rotate pans. Bake an additional 15 minutes (for a total of 30 minutes) or until crispy on the outside and tender when pierced with a knife.

Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange half of zucchini in pan, overlapping slightly if necessary.

Spread 1 cup marinara down the middle of zucchini, leaving about 1 inch of either end uncovered. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella and half of Parmesan over sauce.

Arrange remaining zucchini on top, overlapping slightly if necessary. Spread remaining cup marinara down the middle of zucchini, leaving about 1 inch of either end uncovered. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella and remaining half of Parmesan over sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes.

Summer Squash Pizza From My Recipes.

1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch thick) slices 1 medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch thick) slices Cooking spray 1 (12-inch) packaged pizza crust 2 plum tomatoes, cut into (1/8-inch thick) slices 1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely grated pecorino Romano cheese 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano Prepare grill.

Combine oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, zucchini slices, and yellow squash slices in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat. Place squash mixture on grill rack coated with

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Reduce grill temperature to medium.

Lightly coat pizza crust with cooking spray; grill 1 minute on each side or until lightly toasted. Arrange zucchini and squash over crust. Arrange tomatoes over squash; sprinkle with pecorino Romano cheese. Grill 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from grill; sprinkle with basil and oregano.

Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Meanwhile, trim one end of each zucchini and insert flat end into a spiralizer.

Zoodles will be extremely long; cut into approximately 7-inch lengths. Place in a colander and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt; mix, then set aside. Add drained zoodles to spaghetti for last minute of cooking time.

Drain and transfer noodles back to the stock pot and mix in pesto. Transfer to a large platter and top with Parmesan and tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with pepper and serve.

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By Javier Serna On a recent pass through Duluth, I dropped by Canal Park Brewing Company to see what they had on tap and settled on a growler fill of Hank & Dab’s Pale Ale. Good choice, for a number of reasons.

This beer, which recently took second place in the pale ale category at the Minnesota Brewer’s Cup put on by the esteemed Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, is named after a pair of legendary Canadian fishing guides. That harkens back to brewery co-owner Rocky Kavajecz and his background as a fly-in fishing lodge owner and operator.

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It poured golden with a bit of haziness out of my growler and had a piney and bready nose. I enjoyed the piney notes in this easy drinker that checks in at 5.7 percent alcohol by volume and 30 international bitterness units (like I said, not too bitter). This

Riptide has an ABV of 6.3 percent. | JAVIER SERNA one is available for growler fills, in crowlers at the brewpub, and on tap there.

I wouldn’t mind portaging a plastic crowler of the stuff into the Boundary Waters; It would definitely be worth it’s weight, and the beer’s inspiration couldn’t hurt my fishing luck.

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Schooner Sails: Grand Marais’ Voyageur Brewing Company took recent inspiration from Hjordis, North House Folk School’s 50-foot schooner. What a neat way to honor the famous folk school. Hjordis IPA is on tap now in the taproom, and despite it’s 6.9 percent ABV, it’s not a super bitter IPA, if its 30 IBUs are any indication.

Happy Anniversary: Castle Danger recently threw a big anniversary party. It’s been eight years since this successful brewery got its be-

ginnings on the grounds of a sleepy lakeside resort, which it quickly outgrew before moving its main operations down the road into Two Harbors.

Now, if legislators can get their act together this coming session, Castle Danger will hopefully be able to resume growler sales after reaching the law’s 20,000-barrel limit for taproom growler sales.

Berry Pickers: Lincoln Park’s smallbatch brewery Ursa Minor recently sent some staff over to some secret blueberry patches in the region.

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cans. I recently picked up a six-pack.

Riptide, inspired by the brewery’s namesake, isn’t too dangerous at 6.3 percent ABV, yet it drinks deceptively easy. At 60 IBUs, it is definitely more bitter and hoppy than Hank & Dab’s, but it ought to be, being an IPA. The beer poured a bright orange, with a bit of a head. Amarillo hops were used to give this fairly easy drinker a nice balance with its maltiness, pumping some fruit notes onto the palate. operation plan on incorporating those berries into a brew they are working on. No word on what style they’ll be making, but I can think of a few that would go well, say, some Mosaic hops.

Hoops Dabbles in Cider: Dave Hoops, owner of Canal Park’s Hoops Brewing Company, collaborated with Duluth Cider in Lincoln Park. Hoops was guest cider maker, and produced Cherry Chili Cider (No. 24), which recently went on tap at Duluth Cider. I’m going to have to try this crazy blend of apples, cherries and hatch chilis.

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Cyberbullying is on the rise so monitor your child’s social media or texting interactions so you can identify problems before they get out of hand. Set limits as necessary and, just as with physical bullying, notify authorities immediately with any concerns.

What about supplying them with skills to cope with the tough stuff? Bullying, for example. You can send your well-rested kid to school with a backpack full of organic food and pristine supplies, but if they’re being bullied, or bullying, the backpack may as well be full of rocks.

If your child is the one doing the bullying, don’t turn a blind eye. Talk to them about their language and behavior. Tell your child that bullying is never OK. Set firm, consistent limits on your child’s aggressive behavior and help them learn empathy by asking your child how they would feel if someone bullied them.

By way of definition, bullying or cyberbullying (done via social media) is when one child picks on another child repeatedly. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or social. It can happen at school, on the playground, on the school bus, in the neighborhood, over the Internet, or through mobile devices like cell phones.

Don’t underestimate the power of a positive role model. Your children will imitate your behavior, both good and bad. Conduct yourself in a kind and gracious way toward everyone, even people you don’t like. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a kind action is worth a thousand more. Don’t just tell them how to act kindly, show them.

Bullying has led to tragedy and needs to be taken seriously, whether or not it seems minor to you as the adult. Acknowledge your child’s feelings about being bullied and respect them by following up with school officials. Let your children know it is okay, and good, to ask a trusted adult for help and ask them to identify who they can ask for help before a problem arises.

Consider praising your child when they behave in positive ways toward others.

Reinforce good behavior instead of disciplining negative behavior. And encourage your child to apologize, whenever possible, for any bullying or hurt feelings they may have caused another child.

Give your kids the skills to respond to bullying. Talk to them about looking the bully in the eye, staying calm and walking away from a dangerous situation. Teach them to speak in a firm voice, using clear language such as “Please do NOT talk to me like that.” Let them practice with you.

You expect to practice spelling words with your kids at home–why not role play difficult social situations with them, too?

This is only the tip of the iceberg. Bullying is a huge, menacing, destructive force that can’t be talked about succinctly. But the more you talk about with your children and the more our communities talk, the less unwieldy it becomes. Let’s take our own tips to heart by looking the issue right in the eye and saying, with firm conviction, bullying is not okay.

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Northern Trails Bear Hunting 101 By Gord Ellis

Bear hunting is not for everyone. And for many years, it was not for me. Some of that had to do with a lack of opportunity, but a lot had to do with my long-held beliefs about bears and bear hunting. Much of what I had grown to believe about bears was passed to me from other people as truths. For instance, I’d been told all bears smell. Like really smell. The other common “fact” I’d been led to believe (and still hear all the time) is that without its skin, a bear looks “just like a human.” Well, let me address the last statement first. Having skinned about 20 bears now, I can assure people that a bear without its skin looks very little like a human. At least the humans I know. It actually looks like a bear with no fur. As for the smell, well, the bush and farm bears I’ve harvested over the past 15 years have smelled like the woods. In fact, I’d take the smell of a wild, bush bear over a rutted up old whitetail buck any day.

Black bears are one of the most unique, challenging and beautiful animals a hunter will ever pursue. The nose on a black bear is a supremely sensitive instrument, and can pick up human scent off a tiny leaf from a tremendous distance. Bears don’t have great eye sight, yet they can spot movement far away. I once spooked a bear that was 150 yards from me when I went to grab my rifle and moved a little too fast. At the time, I was also in a makeshift ground blind and mostly concealed. Bears can also detect sound very well, so even the click of a rifle safety can spook them.

Anyone who decides to try bear hunting will quickly appreciate the phenomenal abilities of a bear to bust you.

Bear hunters often use tree stands to get above the game photo. | KAIJA DIANE tail into the bush. This same bear had been on the land owners porch a few days earlier. The next day, I went back to the same area, made some noise, set up a blind and waited for the bear to return. It did and I shot the 250-pound male through the heart at 50 yards. Hunting a bear is a different thing than hunting deer or moose.

Another good hunting option is to watch areas where bears are travelling into farm fields to feed on corn and other crops. The damage bears do to crops usually makes it easy to get hunting permission from farmers. In corn fields, bears will generally access the field via well-worn trails. Set up a stand or blind near those openings and keep your eyes peeled. Bears are generally very quiet on the approach and just appear.

They won’t normally stay in an opening long, so be ready.

HUNTING BEAR Despite what popular culture might tell you, bears are not easy to kill. That includes bears killed over bait. Yes, baiting with a wide variety of foods is generally the most popular way to attract bears. Yet just because you have a mountain of cinnamon buns out in the woods does not guarantee success. In fact, the human smells associated with baiting often make the bears avoid the bait site during daylight.

They quickly learn that they are not going to have to worry about a hunter at 2 a.m. You also don’t have to leave donuts or sweets to attract bears. More natural foods like grains and apples attract bears very well. Regardless, if you hunt over bait, be prepared to do a lot of waiting.

Bears can pick up even the slightest movement. | KAIJA DIANE A more active way to hunt black bears is to spot them in open country and stalk them. You can also set up in a place where a bear can be ambushed coming in or out of a feeding area. Black bears love to eat wild berries–blueberries in particular–and spotting those big, black bodies in expansive cuts is exciting. You will need a good set of binoculars and the ability to be quiet as you sneak within range of a feeding bear. Creeping up on a bear, especially with a short-range weapon like a bow or shotgun, is especially challenging. You

need the wind in your face, clothing that doesn’t rustle and steady nerves.

Although bears are scared of people 99.5 percent of the time and will run like the wind when startled, they do occasionally bolt in your direction to escape. That can be disconcerting. Very few bears attack humans, but a close look at the claws and teeth of a black bear will make you respect the potential for maiming if you bump into a rogue. Two seasons back, I was rushed by a male bear that stopped just a few feet from me, and then turned

Finally, one of the very biggest misconceptions about bear hunting is that you can’t eat the meat. This is not true. Bears are much like a pig with fur, and the meat is dark and tender. Yes, bears have a lot of fat and this must be removed. However, the quality of bear meat is high. It is without doubt the best wild meat I’ve ever used for making burger, smokies and breakfast sausage. You don’t get a ton of meat off a bear, but it’s good stuff. Of course, the fur of a bear makes a very pretty and appealing rug; a great and lasting memento of a northwestern Ontario bear hunt.

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Public invited to comment on special fishing regs ST. PAUL–During a series of 17 public meetings, anglers and others can give their opinions about proposed 2020 changes to special fishing regulations for 30 lakes.

These proposed changes are coming from 13 Minnesota DNR area fisheries offices. These regulations are designed to help meet fisheries objectives for particular lakes and would be different from the regulations that apply statewide or to major zones of the state.

“Lots of folks don’t realize how important it is for us to have Minnesotans’ perspectives integrated into our fish management goals,” said Jon Hansen, DNR fisheries programs consultant. “Public input and engagement are central to helping us work with Minnesotans to effectively manage fisheries.”

During the process of implementing the northern pike management zones in 2018, the DNR committed to re-evaluating all of the existing special pike regulations on 84 lakes to see where the special regulations were producing the desired results and which lakes might perform as well under the new zone regulations.

Based on the review, 10 lakes are being proposed to revert to the zone regulation and five are proposed to be modified to a different special regulation.

In most streams and rivers, statewide regulations, such as bag limits, do an

adequate job in providing quality fishing opportunities; however, some fish populations are unique or experience angling pressure that warrants special regulations.

Special or experimental regulations are found in their own section of the 2019 Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook (pages 38 to 54).

Notification of the proposed changes to special fishing regulations have been posted at the accesses to each lake for most of the open water fishing season.

Anyone who cannot attend a local meeting can call or write to local fisheries offices to comment about the proposed regulations. Phone numbers and email addresses for local fisheries offices can be found online at mndnr.gov/areas/fisheries, or on page 87 of the fishing regulations handbook. The offices will accept written or verbal comments up to 10 days following the scheduled local meeting.

Meeting details: Cook County (Grand Marais area fisheries): Removing special northern pike regulations on Little Cascade and Loon lakes, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Cook County Community Center, 317 W. 5th St., Grand Marais.

St. Louis County (Duluth area fisheries): Northern pike regulation change on Prairie Lake, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3,

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ICARUS LAKE WHY GO: This fairly remote Ontario lake, in Region 6, is a good lake trout lake and a decent option for smallmouth bass. There’s also the chance of catching walleyes, though they are less prevalent.

ACCESS: For a lake that sits only about five miles north of the border (just north of North Lake), it will take some doing to get to Icarus. There is a boat launch with parking on the smaller Madalaine Lake, which connects to Icarus via a channel on the south end of Madalaine. That ramp is on the south side of Northern Lights Lake Road. To get there, head west on 588, from the junction at 593, just east of Suomi, Ontario. You’ll be on 588 for about 10 miles.

VITALS: This 1,792-acre Ontario lake is pretty deep, giving coldwater refuge to lake trout and the ciscos that lakers and other predator fish love to gorge on. It has a maximum depth of about 140 feet, and an average depth of about 38 feet. It’s just up the road from Northern Lights Lake, which sits to the east of Saganaga Lake.

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LAKERS: Robert Miller of Red Pine Outfitters, a little farther down the road on Northern Lights Lake, said winter is a better time to get at Icarus’ lake trout, which tend to be numerous but on the smaller side.

“They are small, nice-eating trout,” he said, noting that on average, the trout run about half the size of the average Northern Lights laker.

The fish tend to run from a pound to three pounds. “Two pounds would be average,” he said. “That’s why I like going there.”

Spring is a good time to get at these lakers, he said, but that slows down as the fish go deep in the summer.

Late in September, before the season closes on the 30th, it can pick back up, if the water cools down enough.

“They are not overly big smallmouths,” he said.

Any of your standard bass baits can be productive, he said, and the fish are now abundant, though older records for the lake don’t show smallies having been present before.

THE REST: The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources also lists ciscos, burbot and walleyes in the lake.

Miller said the walleye bite tends to always be pretty tough on the lake.

They, too, did not show up in older records for the lake.

“Years ago there were no walleyes in the lake,” Miller said. “They are really not that prevalent. There are just a few in there.”—Javier Serna

He prefers to go during the winter, hitting the same rocky reefs that top off in 30 or 40 feet of water, with jigs tipped usually with a live minnow.

“It usually doesn’t take long,” he said.

SMALLIES, TOO: Miller said he has some customers that like to camp on Madalaine Lake and fish Icarus for smallmouth bass, which they tend to keep for a meal.

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Northern Connections Hot Pink Flying Squirrels What do those creatures have in common? Not much, except that when their exoskeletons, feathers, or skins absorb ultraviolet light—which is invisible to the human eye—the light that is subsequently emitted has a longer wavelength and now falls within the range that is visible to humans. For example, in UV light, flying squirrel bellies go from basic white to hot pink. This is different than the bioluminescence of fireflies, who produce light through a chemical reaction.

By Emily Stone

When’s the last time something caught you so by surprise that your mouth gaped open a bit before you started laughing and shaking your head in disbelief? What last caused you to tilt your head back toward the sky, your gaze drifting off into the distance, while your heart swelled with some wordless feeling that the Earth is an amazing place to live?

In 2017, the South American polka-dot tree frog was found to fluoresce with a blue and green glow. The study’s co-author, Julián Faivovich, thinks that more fluorescent frogs will be discovered, and was quoted saying, “I’m really hoping that other colleagues will be very interested in this phenomenon, and they will start carrying a UV flashlight to the field.”

For those of us who have the privilege to spend time experiencing and learning about nature, those feelings happen fairly frequently. Sometimes we make the observation firsthand, and sometimes it takes the hard work of scientists to reveal something new.

Whether he read those words or not, the discovery piqued Jon Martin’s curiosity.

Martin is an energetic, tree-climbing professor of forestry at Northland College, and after reading that research he just had to find out if the Northwoods’ own gray tree frogs might fluoresce as well. They don’t, he was disappointed to find, but it was still great fun to prowl around his backyard at night to see if anything else did.

Last winter, science provided many of us with a healthy dose of amazement when a story about flying squirrels fluorescing pink in UV light went viral. First submitted to the Journal of Mammalogy, the story was soon picked up by the journal Nature, The New York Times, National Geographic, Newsweek, and Smithsonian. A team of professors and students from Northland College in Ashland, Wisc., made the discovery. All three species of flying squirrels in North America—northern, southern, and Humboldt’s flying squirrels—glow hot pink when illuminated by a black light flashlight.

Fluorescence isn’t all that uncommon in nature. We’ve known for years that spiders and scorpions fluoresce. The freshly grown feathers of some species of owls fluoresce pink, and bird researchers use the trait to determine their age. Various parts of puffins, parrots, penguins, corals, opossums, sea turtles, and fox squirrel bones all fluoresce as well.

“When the stars align and you find yourself in woods, with flying squirrels, with a black light in hand… it just makes sense to point the light in their direction,” said Martin.

Erik Olson, Northland’s wildlife professor, soon joined Martin at his backyard bird feeder. “It was pretty awesome,” remembered Olson, “not even to see it fluoresce, but just to watch the flying squirrel glide in with its dark shadow against the pale blue of a night sky. I love watching those guys gliding in to a feeder in winter. They are pretty fascinating animals on their own.”

If we’ve only just discovered that flying squirrels glow hot pink in UV light, just think of all the other crazy things that nature might still be waiting for us to discover! | J MARTIN, NORTHLAND COLLEGE

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and hind legs, and is held out wide by an extra bit of cartilage on their wrist called a styliform. These three-ounce acrobats can turn 90 degrees around an obstacle in the air. A flip of their thin, flat tail changes their trajectory upward for a smooth landing. Immediately after landing, the squirrel will run to the other side of the tree trunk, just in case a predator spotted it in the air.

Could those predators be one reason that squirrels glow pink? Small owls are one of these nocturnal mammals’ main predators, and it just so happens that owls’ bellies fluoresce in the same rosy shade.

Might the squirrels be trying to disguise themselves as owls? Or is it some form of communication between the squirrels themselves? And, what causes the fluorescence, anyway?

While the initial observation prompted lots of questions, the first major step was to confirm the discovery in a scientific way. That’s where Allie Kohler, then entering her senior year at Northland, (and now working on a master’s degree at Texas A&M,) came in. Kohler had been part of Olson’s wildlife research lab since she’d transferred to Northland after her freshman year. She explained that, at her first college, “they were teaching me about nature from a textbook.” That just wouldn’t do for a curious, science-loving, Boundary Waters kid from Corcoran, Minn.

Olson and Martin share lab space at Northland, due to Olson’s conviction that “cross pollination can lead to great discoveries and advancement.” Professor Paula Anich spends time in their lab, too. Kohler had been doing small mammal trapping with Anich, so Martin gave Kohler his black light and asked her to take photos of the next flying squirrel she captured. She did. Soon she was leading the charge.

gathered even more confirmations at the Field Museum in Chicago.

“Allie did really amazing work,” said Anich. “She had a lot of insight and big ambitions. She worked extraordinarily hard.”

Martin, too, enjoyed involving a student in the cutting-edge research. “We were able to share the research process in its fullest with Allie, who represents the next generation of scientists, and each new scientist will have their own questions, solutions and energy.”

After the three professors guided Kohler through the scientific writing process, they submitted the article to the Journal of Mammalogy, with Kohler as lead author.

Within a week, their research was accepted, published, and making headlines across the country.

“While all the news coverage was great,” Martin told me in an email, “I think the biggest reward is knowing that this newly discovered trait might inspire curiosity and conservation for the environment across all ages.”

Kohler concurs, adding that “This just shows that so much is hiding right in front of us. Many of us have flying squirrels in our backyard. If we just look at them in a different way, they can show us a whole new world.”

“Our northern forests are FULL of things we haven’t discovered yet,” added Anich.

It’s only a matter of time, then, before the next discovery catches us by surprise and reminds us that the Earth is an amazing place to live.

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Around the time of the September equinox, the days shorten at their fastest clip, and the night reasserts its claim to the northern sky.

This year the equinox arrives at 2:50 a.m. on the 23rd. At that moment the sun will shine directly over the equator, lighting the Earth from pole to pole.

September’s full moon rises the evening of the 13th. As the closest full moon to the equinox, it qualifies as the harvest moon.

The harvest moon acquired its name by rising only 20 or 30 minutes later from night to night for several days around full moon, leaving the shortest gaps of the year between sunset and moonrise. The extra evening lighting comes at a time when many farmers work well into the night to harvest their crops before spoilage or an early frost sets in.

At nightfall, face south to see Saturn on the left and Jupiter on the right, both quite low in the sky. A waxing crescent moon visits Jupiter on the 5th; if you’re a night owl, you may want to stay up and watch the planet and the moon redden as they

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In the west, Bootes, the herdsman, is dropping toward the horizon. At the base of the kite-shaped constellation is Arcturus, the brightest star in the northern hemisphere of sky. As Bootes falls, the kite stands upright, as though the weight of Arcturus were dragging it down. And speaking of downwardly mobile stars, Arcturus is actually falling through our galaxy. Instead of circulating in the disk of the Milky Way like the sun, it’s slicing rapidly down through the disk. Taking the plunge with Arcturus are at least 52 stellar traveling companions, collectively known as the Arcturus Stream.

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My husband and I were in the midst of a five-month backpacking trip through Europe. While some weeks were spent camping and climbing mountains, and some were spent bouncing from city to city to see world-famous sites, we could only sustain a busy itinerary for so long. Practically, extensive trips require time to relax, recover and plan. But in addition to that, we didn’t just want to blaze through Europe like we were blazing through a grocery store, checking off destinations like checking off items on a list. While on our trip we wanted the chance to really see and understand some of the places we were seeing on a deeper, more personal level.

And it was an autumn spent on Oxford, England, where we got to do just that.

writer, coming to Oxford was like my pilgrimage: a chance to forge a deeper connection to some of the books and authors that had shaped and inspired me throughout my life.

Our train from Manchester arrived at the Oxford train station on a sunny August afternoon. Upon getting off the train, we had no firm plans on what to do or where to stay; we only knew that we were exhausted from trekking around rural Scotland and Ireland, and were hoping to stay for a solid two months. We found a hostel that still had vacancy and spent the next day using the free internet and ancient desktop computer to search for apartments in the area. By the end of the week, we’d moved into a tiny furnished studio that looked over a sunny street with trees just beginning to change for autumn.

Fall is an ideal time to visit Oxford. Not only is the city abuzz with the beginning of a new academic term, but the locals say that autumn has the best weather, with plenty of warmth and sunshine, in addition to the beauty of the changing leaves.

The settlement of Oxford was founded over a thousand years ago at a location convenient for fording oxen across the River Thames (hence the name Oxford). Despite centuries of invasions, epidemics and uprisings, Oxford has endured as a city of prestige and innovation, and is the home of the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Near some spectacular English countryside and just an hour’s train ride from London, Oxford is a perfect place to sample some of the best of England.

Our favorite place to experience the glorious weather was Christ Church Meadow, a large meadow encircled by walking trails and bordered by the River Thames, where local students spend relaxing afternoons traveling the river in flat-bottomed boats called punts. The meadow offers the silence of the countryside right in the middle of the bustling city, especially inspiring in the early mornings when the mist still hangs low to the ground. Christ Church College is recognizable for being a filming location in the Harry Potter movies, one of the many stops I wanted to make that had a connection to stories I’d loved.

Among all its claims to fame, what drew me the most to Oxford was the stories. The cobbled streets and dreamy spires formed the backdrop of so many beloved books, and writers of the likes of Lewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, and J.R.R. Tolkien called Oxford home. I had passed through Oxford very briefly the summer before, and saw just enough of it to know that I wanted to go back. Just as some take religious pilgrimages to holy sites, as a fledgling

Another local tip we got was that it was essential to have a bike. Cycling is extremely popular in Oxford; the train station even has a bicycle parking lot, which is almost always full. Since Oxford was built so long ago, the streets are narrow and car parking options are few. Not having a car to worry about not only saved a lot of headache, but being out on the streets in the open air and pedaling past buildings older than the United States just seemed a

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more pleasurable and authentic way to get around. Rather than worrying about parking, we could simply hop off our bikes whenever we felt like it and chain them to the nearest fence.

The hub of the Cotswolds, Chipping Campden, is an hour from Oxford by train. After arriving, we looked around at some of the local art shops, the site of the old town market, and some of the thatched-roof cottages before heading out on the trail that connects Chipping Campden to the next town, Broadway. It was a peaceful walk among lush pastureland and forests of bright yellow and orange, fueled by some homemade breads from a bakery in Chipping Campden.

For those visiting Oxford for the first time, the historic downtown near the colleges has enough to see to fill a few days. Here, the old and new exist side by side: remnants of a Norman-era castle sit a block away from the county library; academic buildings that date back hundreds of years still house classes; the pub where C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien met to discuss their writing still serves fresh pints of beer. Perhaps this integration of the past and the present is what struck me most about being here: here, history was not something “other,” something to be quartered off behind glass in a dusty museum. Here, history was simply a part of daily life. It was the houses we lived in and the pubs we frequented and the streets we biked. It was an ancient city teeming with modern life.

Since so many of the historical sites in Oxford are still in use, there are many points of interest that are off-limits to visitors. However, every September Oxford University has Open Day, where the colleges are open to visitors and potential students to explore and ask questions. The colleges also periodically host concerts and plays, which provide the opportunity to enjoy an evening out while seeing more of what lies behind the limestone walls of Oxford’s colleges.

The Cotswolds Beyond the city, an excellent nearby day trip is the Cotswolds, an enchanting land of rolling rills, ivy-covered forests, and views as far as the eye can see. The Cotswolds is a collection of small villages lost in time with charming names like Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Bourton-on-the-Hill. A once-prosperous area that faced difficult times when the wool industry collapsed, the Cotswolds are now a destination for travelers wanting to visit the quaint villages and hikers looking for a good ramble.

We even came across Broadway Tower, a castle-like tower surrounded by nothing but fields. Finished in 1799, Broadway Tower was never used for any military purpose.

At one point it housed a printing press, and was used as a retreat for artists and writers. The imposing tower was a far cry from the “retreat” of our little flat in Oxford, yet we enjoyed thinking of all the different creative people, from hugely different backgrounds, that had come to this area to continue their creative work.

A Lasting Impact True to our intention, we got to know the people and places of Oxford better than anywhere else we stayed on our trip. While the buildings and sites were certainly impressive, it was the people that we got to know that made this place feel like home. We became friends with a young woman from the U.S. who was studying to be a lawyer, a woman from Ghana who was studying to be a doctor, and a man who had grown up in Oxford and was deciding to pursue his passion for music. I told them about my writing and they told me about their dreams for their own futures.

We went to pubs and rugby games and stayed up late playing guitar and talking over bowls of homemade curry.

Oxford is a crossroads for so many different people with various passions, hopes, and dreams. While we would go on to see some of the most famous sites in Europe, it was our time slowing down and getting to know the city and its people that made the most lasting impact.

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A train service from Thunder Bay to Duluth might have happened if things had worked out differently for the Port Arthur, Duluth and Western Railway, built 188992. (Port Arthur is now part of the city of Thunder Bay.) The idea for the rail line Thunder Bay & Minnesota Railway came from U.S. General Edward A. Wild, a surgeon, Civil War veteran and co-owner of the Rabbit Mountain silver mine discovered in 1881 southwest of Thunder Bay. At the time, barrels of silver ore were transported by horse-drawn wagons on a five-mile rough country road to Kaministiquia River for transport by ship. Wild’s proposal was for a railway to primarily transport silver and cargo to Port Arthur, but it did not receive government approval. Another proposal in February 1883 was granted by Ontario government with charter to the Thunder Bay Colonization Railway (TBCR).

At about the same time on the U.S. side, construction started on Duluth & Iron Range Railway, which could link with Thunder Bay’s TBCR for a railway run between Duluth and Port Arthur. Things didn’t quite work out though, as the Canadians could not afford to build their railway without a government subsidy program, which had just been discontinued.

Railway picnic excursions on PAD&W began in 1890 before rail was complete and continued for about 10 years. In this picture, taken in September 1891, the locomotive is the PAD&W #1, an old wood burner known as the “Black Auntie,” taking picknickers to Stanley Park. | DAVID BATTISTEL COLLECTION

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The losses continued. Four years later in 1898, the railway was bankrupt and was purchased by Canadian Northern Railway. In 1901, the former PAD&W became known as the Canadian Northern Railway-Duluth Extension. A forest fire destroyed a 1,000-foot trestle bridge in 1909, severing the rail line to Minnesota. And in 1920, it all became part of the Canadian National Railway.

Passengers and freight continued to use what became known as the Pee-Dee Railway. The writing however was on the wall for the line’s demise. In 1938, the CNR abandoned the Pee-Dee Railway and removed the rails a year later.

While the Duluth link was never realized, Elinor Barr wrote, “However, it is clear that the PAD&W and its successors played a major role in defining Thunder Bay’s waterfront and business district…..

The PAD&W also provided regular public transportation to the international boundary, and a comfortable ride to the Boundary Waters.”

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Completed in November 1892, the international trestle bridge built by PAD&W across Gunflint Narrows carried trains between Ontario [RIGHT] and Minnesota [LEFT]. Picture taken in 1911. | WILLIAM GERMANIUK However, after TBRC changed its name to Port Arthur, Duluth and Western Railway (PAD&W) in 1887, government subsidies were available again and provided funds to build the railway along with substantial backing from Toronto investors.

Construction started in fall of 1889. The first carload of silver ore was shipped to Port Arthur in March 1891 and in 1892 the railway was completed to Gunflint Lake. It then crossed on trestle bridge over Gunflint Narrows into Minnesota.

“A six-mile branch, the Port Arthur, Duluth & Western Railway of Minnesota incorporated in 1892 [U.S. extension of PAD&R], was constructed across the Ontario-Minnesota border to the Gunflint Lake, Minnesota iron mine. The engineering was very difficult as the 5.75-mile line had to climb, through the use of a number of switchbacks, nearly 250 feet in elevation in that short distance,” reported Thunder Bay railway researcher-historian David Battistel.

The mine owned by Gunflint Lake Iron Mine, aka Paulson Mine, had signed a 10year contract with PAD&W to transport one million tons of ore. Another U.S. potential mine developer, Richard “Iron King” Paulison, was negotiating shipping 20 carloads of iron ore daily from their proposed mine to a new smelter they would build in Port Arthur. Plans were in early stages to construct PAD&W to Ely, connecting there with a U.S. line to Duluth.

About 350 feet from the Paulson Mine, U.S. promoters were developing the mining camp into a booming metropolis called “Gunflint City.” One building on site was the Hotel de Maugerite, owned by the famous well-known Fort William madam, Margaret “Mag” Mathews; who had secured for her “large boarding house,” the first liquor license ever issued in Cook County. Building lots were sold by the American Realty Company, a company incorporated by major promoters John Paulson and Kristian Kortgaard (president of the State Bank of Minneapolis), who were also directors of the Gun Flint Lake Iron Company and the Minnesota PAD&W. In August 1893, Paulson Mine’s first iron ore carload was shipped to Port Arthur.

Things looked good–what could go wrong?

Well, for starters, when the silver market plummeted, the silver mines closed in 1891-92. Iron ore mining by Paulison, the Iron King, was scuttled when he committed suicide in December 1892. Then, a month after the first carload, the Paulson/ Gunflint mine went bankrupt, due to low iron ore prices, the stock market crash and Panic of 1893. That same year, the mine’s director Kortgaard was arrested, eventually convicted of embezzlement and sent to jail.

During PAD&W’s first year of operation, ended in June 30, 1894, it had travelled nearly 20,000 miles, carried 3,237

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drive down the Caribou Trail to Lutsen Mountains Ski & Summer Resort. Make your family memories here.

Three bedroom, two+ baths. Screened porch, rocky shoreline full of Walleye, south facing for plenty of winter Sun! 2 car Plus boat Garage!

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 $539,000

MLS#6073605 REDUCED! $325,000

COMMERCIAL ON THE NORTH SHORE!

MOUNTAIN RESORT HOMES

670 MOOSE MOUNTAIN AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS SKI AREA! 5 Bedrom, 4 Bath Lodge Style Luxury! Ski In-Out

Overlooking Moose Mountain! Family Fun, Lock Outs for maximizing rental revenue. TONS of Value. $338,000 MLS#6080338

BEST OF THE HIGHLANDS! This Lutsen Mountains Ski In/

Out Condo was renovated from top to bottom, Inside & Out! New Exteriorwindows, slider doors in bedrm and family room, stylish dry-stacked stone fireplace. INCREDIBLE Cottage Style Kitchen w/ Quartz Countertops! Moose Mtn Views from the HUGE double sized deck!

MLS#6032522 $99,900

SUMMER FUN AT THE MOUNTAIN! HIKE, BIKE, AND ENJOY FAMILY FUN IN ONE OF THESE GORGEOUS RESORT HOMES AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS SKI AND SUMMER RESORT! 144C Bridge Run, End Unit two levels, two full baths!

515 Moose Mtn, Holy Smokes Awesome Unit BIG Value!

128 Bridge Run, Nice Views, Lots of Space!

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

Must See at this price!

MLS#6080922 $139,900 MLS#6082462 $187,000 MLS#2120739 $111,900

MLS#6084056 $90,000!

LOW MAINTENANCE RENTAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

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

MLS#6028366 $324,900

FORMER SITE OF THE CROSS RIVER CAFÉ!

Lots of Opportunities, River Frontage and Established site.

MLS#6078629 $65,000

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NORTHWOODS HOMES AND CABINS, IN TOWN OR IN THE WOODS! WELCOMING COUNTY RD 7 HOME, GRAND

Marais! Tons of light flows throughout the home with large Lake Superior facing windows. Vaulted ceilings, large kitchen open to great room space. Big deck! Super Functional layout, Loft Style Master Suite. Two main level bedrooms, three total baths in the home and laundry.

You will love this home, it has a ton to offer including fantastic landscaping and two car detached garage.

MLS#6083477 $285,000

LUTSEN LIVING AT ITS BEST! Look to the West at the

backside of Ulr Mountain at Lutsen Mountains Ski & Summer Resort!

This lodge style home is in an easily accessible location while feeling very serene and peaceful. 5 acres of wilderness bordering Superior National Forest land, a ravine with small creek flows nearby the home.

Stylish interior, wood burning fireplace. Master bedrm suite, Super master bath! Two car attached heated garage, plus a detached garage with side covered boat storage. This is a wonderful Lutsen Wilderness home in a fabulous location! MLS#6083720

$315,000

CLASSIC GRAND MARAIS HOME! You’ll love the brand new kitchen,

bright and modern! Enjoy dining with large slider to soak up the nice woods surrounding this home. Spacious living room with vaulted ceilings and south facing sunshine! 3 bedrm 2 bath with updated bathroom. The lower level is all about entertaining, large rec room the kids will adore, everyone else can enjoy playing cards or crafting in the family room. Two car detached garage with side covered boat storage, large Sauna house, and lots of parking space.

New Septic system, this home is move in ready!

MLS#6083092 $289,900

JUST EAST OF GRAND MARAIS, JEFFREY LANE HOME!

Lots of square footage for the money! Solid home, Good well and septic, GORGEOUS piece of land. The home needs a little TLC but has Great Living space upstairs with incredible views from the deck!

MLS#6078550 $188,400

HONEYMOON TRAIL HOME IN LUTSEN! Nearly new, really nice home in woodsy setting, great recreational area for hiking, biking, and just enjoying some peace and quiet in Lutsen.

Two bedrooms, Open kitchen/ family room, nice Southern exposure!

Big garage, shed. Walk to Christine Lake!

MLS#6082440 $249,900

ON THE EAST END OF GRAND MARAIS! 3

HUMPHREY CIRCLE HOME IN GRAND MARAIS!

Newer SIP energy efficient construction, and fun layout! Wooded land envelopes this 3 bedrm 2 bath home that has some finishing left to do. Light flows throughout the home, Bright and Sunny! Seller is open to an allowance on interior finishing, as list agent for details. MLS#6078699 $224,900

Bring a Reasonable offer!

bedroom 2 bath two fireplaces!

Three car garage! Really great home on quiet street, checks all the boxes on the “Want List”!

The design is all about comfort on the main level. Welcoming owners suite on one end of the home, guest spaces on the other.

Large deck overlooking the creek that runs through this double lot property. So much to offer just on the outskirts of Grand Marais, a Must See move in ready home!

MLS#6081931 $269,900

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

$99,900 MLS#6074084

Whitetail Ridge Overlooking Lake Superior!

Just off Highway 1, Enjoy Sprawling Lake and Ridgeline views and Rugged Terrain!

Yr Round Access, Electric.

MLS# 6024856 $95,000

30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 40 acres Hilltop setting with distant Lake Superior views in Finland area on the Cramer Rd pass.

MLS#6083890 $65,000

NEW! Cramer Rd parcel, gorgeous maples.

MLS#6085096 $39,900 Crosswinds in Tofte, Walk to Coho!

Large pkg lots, Great Value.

FROM $45,000 MLS#6077966 10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples to a Sweet Building site Parcels Over a Mixed Boreal Forest. Year Round Access and Electric at Road!

MLS#2024250 $42,000 BIG VALUE!

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

MLS#6030129 $89,900

RUSTIC CABINS AND GETAWAYS!

SIMPLY MODERN RUSTIC STYLE!

Lutsen cabin is a MUST SEE if you enjoy the simple things in Life! Two bedrooms, open kitchen/dining spaces, covered porch area and a sauna house! No well nor septic, but there’s an Outhouse! Must see to appreciate. MLS#6076115 $115,000

SALE PENDING 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 SWEET TOFTE LOCATION, ESTABLISHED BUILD SITE! Old trailer

home that needs vision, or easily removed so that you have a nice cabin site with drilled well, driveway in place. MLS#6074783 $54,500

COME ON! AREN’T YOU A LITTLE TIRED OF SLEEPING IN A TENT?

LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds!

10 ac site, minutes to Lutsen Mtn’s.

Maples with lots of Elbow Room, Year Round access and nice location between Cross River in Schroeder and Finland! MLS#6028422 $49,000

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

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

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

MLS#2220050 $69,000

MLS#6029322 $59,900

Over 8 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen!

Beaver Ponds, 40 acres, awesome wild life habitat in Shcroeder/Finland area. MLS#6029593 $99,000

Build New in the Heart of Lutsen at Jonvick Creek!

Hillside builds with some lakeviews! MLS#2240533

Wilderness land with canoe access to Tait Lake!

3+ ac a stone’s throw to Tait Lake!

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

5 ac in the heart of Lutsen, just above TimberWolff!

Great location for family home or Vaca Cabin!

Jonvick Creek Runs Through It! Enjoy the Sounds of the Creek running by your future build site, Fabulous Lutsen Location just off the Caribou Trail!

Caribou Hillside in Lutsen! Maple hillside above Ward Lake and Caribou Lake, FABULOUS location for summer and winter fun! Must see land!

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

2 ac at the Foothills of Eagle Mountain at Turnagain Trail! $55,000 MLS#6077521

Wilderness Lutsen location at Tait Lake- backlot with Driveway in place!

Yr Round and Electric

MLS#6077951 $39,000

MLS#6078781 5 AC $40,000

MLS#6084133 $49,000

Tucked in the maples with cedar forest surround, 2 parcels at $36,000 MLS#6084131-2

MLS#2216560 $45,000 $49,000

NEW! High Ground above Lake Superior, Bloomquist Mountain area! MLS#6085097 $39,000 Quiet Side of Town Building Site, just off the East 5th Street in the heart of Grand Marais. Walk to East Bay!

MLS#6082222 $54,900

LAKE SUPERIOR views, Rolling terrain with creek meandering through the land. Beautiful setting less than five minutes to Grand Marais!

MLS#6074981 $57,500

MLS#6029849 $65,000

Mature Trees In Town!

Excellent location for your main level living home, tucked in to the trees while being a minute to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and the YMCA!

MLS#6028619 $67,500

MLS#6080711 $80,000 MLS#6080709 $79,000

MLS#6029115 $33,000

INLAND LAKE LANDS RUSTIC GETAWAY LAKESHORE, ISABELLA AREA. Mature pines, end of the road

location on Swallow Lake!

MLS#2300576 $64,900 LUTSEN LAKESHORE ON DEERYARD! Year Round access, elec/broadband.

Maple hillside, Rocky prime shoreline!

MLS#6074179 $180,000 Owner is licensed REALTOR

CLARA LAKE IN LUTSEN! Wilderness Lakeshore Site with cleared build site, driveway in place.

Electric at road, 200 ft PRIME shoreline.

REDUCED BIG TIME!

$169,000 MLS#6033095

CHRISTINE LAKE 10 AC bordering Superior PEACE AND WHITE PINES AT TAIT National Forest, Yr Round Access, electric/broadband avail. LAKE! Gorgeous piece of lakeshore, mature White Pines, Hill top build site overlooking mature white pine, cedar lined driveway from days gone by leads to Sweet Build site area. shoreline on Christine. Serenity Now! Must see on Tait Lake in Lutsen! MLS#6079968

MLS#6023288 $99,900

$219,000 PENDING!

WILLARD LANE PIKE LAKE VIEW LAND WITH LAKE ACCESS! Rugged

MAPLES, CEDARS, LAKE. LUTSEN.

$75,000 MLS#6078799 WHITE PINE LAKE IN LUTSEN

MLS#6080664 $187,000

30 Minutes to Lutsen Mountains, Moments to Solitude! elevation, great build site. Shared 20 ft access to Pike Lake for Deep gravel shoreline, south facing. #240 West Deeryard!

Build ready with drilled well, new septic system, garage and Fabulous Lakeshore bordering Federal land, stroll to the Tait River for Moose Viewing! MLS#6079880

$215,000

TWO BEAUTIFUL LAKE LOTS, 200’ of frontage each, Pike Lake, on Maloney Dr off Murmur Cr Rd. Solitude, big white pines, crystal waters, power and fiber within site. $139,000 EACH MLS#6082259

LAKE SUPERIOR LANDS LARGE LAKE SUPERIOR PARCEL, JUST AN HOUR FROM DULUTH!

NEARLY 8 ACRES AND 473 FT OF COBBLE BEACH SHORELINE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Nice Build Sites, Rugged Terrain! Grand Portage area. MLS#6078704 $266,000 PENDING! JUST NORTH OF SILVER BAY, PALISADE VIEWS OF LAKE SUPERIOR! Gorgeous Lakeshore, Priced Way

Rolling terrain, level shoreline, and nearly 600 ft of it! Enjoy your own paradise on Lake Superior!

just 40 ft from the Big Lake, level easy access, well buffered from Hwy! MLS#6032752

Lake Superior getaway home!

MLS#6076146 $129,900 FISHERMAN’S DREAM GETAWAY ON GREENWOOD LAKE, WALTER IS WAITING! End of the bay bordering USFS MLS# 6027279 $199,000

$250,000

lands and some Super Shoreline! Call today for details!

Hilltop build site in the Maples-Isak Ridge Rd

MLS#2312987 $119,000

32 Chester Blvd, build ready with driveway in place and lovely wilderness setting in Tofte, walk to Blue Fin Bay! MLS#6083919 $64,900

MLS#6078839 $42,000

MLS#6079411 $49,000

Hansen Hjemstead Rd, level build site with nearby pond! MLS#6084134 $39,900

MLS#2309328+ FROM $39,000

MLS#6032772 $499,900 JUST IMAGINE, A MODERN NEW CONSTRUCTION Below Tax Assessed Value! Gorgeous Views down the BUNGALOW ON LUTSEN’S CASCADE BEACH RD! Coastline and Well buffered from Hwy. MLS#2313255 $185,000 Gently sloping hillside buffers the build site from highway noise. Lovely setting with easy access to SCHROEDER, JUST OVER AN the ledge rock shoreline. Minute’s to the Lutsen HOUR FROM DULUTH! Home site Mountains Ski & Summer Resort! Perfect for your

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

18 Maple Leaf, Hillside build site with lake views!

$62,500 MLS#6077523

MLS#2308906 $299,000

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Lutsen Real Estate Group Office 218-663-7971

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Kelsi Williams 218-428-0992

The most coveted location on the entire North shore. This beautiful two bedroom townhome front faces the Grand Marais Harbor with the Sawtooth Mountain ridgeline and north coast of Lake Superior serving as the backdrop.

Walking distance to an eclectic selection of foodie restaurants and cool art scene with so much more.

Call today for your private showing.

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Just West of Grand Marais.

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-0876

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 our office today to schedule your private showing.

MLS 6083445 $294,999

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Located on a quiet channel on coveted Caribou Lake sits this two-level, cedar-sided home with 1.18a and 200’ of water frontage. Perfect elevation in a forested setting plus a lg permanent crib dock. Fabulous layout, good bones & plenty of room to enjoy the lake life. Spacious, with 4 BD, 4 BA and walkout lower level.

Main level Master with bath. LL has family room & a bar for fun gatherings! 3 add’l bdrms on lower level. Other extras: screened porch, pantry, mud room, office & greenhouse. Propane boiler for in-floor heating & 2 WB fireplaces. Oversized detached garage with work space & attached office.

MLS 6084846 $399,900.

Aspenwood on Lake Superior

Gorgeous lake views from every level of this sharp Lake Superior condo.

Quality finishes including granite, wood & tile floors, maple cabinets, with a cool, modern vibe. Multiple spaces to hang out in this spacious, three-level unit with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Large windows for wide-open views of the big lake. Amenities include jetted tub, gas FP & laundry. Vacation rental revenues help to offset the cost of ownership. Could come fully-furnished with acceptable offer. Enjoy your time on the North Shore without any pesky chores. Just enjoy lake living, and all of the activities this area has to offer: golfing, skiing, hiking, biking, beach combing, music, shops & restaurants, plus more. MLS: 6085503 $299,900.

Large Lutsen Home.

MLS 6080023 $349,900

Inger Andress 218-216-7141

Sawmill Bay on Caribou

Impeccably-maintained home on highly desired Birch Drive, just a few miles west of Grand Marais! One-level home with views of Lake Superior.

3 BD, 2 BA, and 2 family rooms provide the perfect floor plan with open concept kitchen, dining & great room w/vaulted ceilings and windows towards the big lake. Two large decks, plus new dual-fuel furnace, insulated hot water heater, fresh paint, & nicely-refreshed landscaping. Compliant septic, backyard bunkhouse and dbl garage. Close to GM, but far enough away to find true peace and quiet in this lovely & charming country home. MLS 6085223 $329,900

Coveted Cobblestone Cove Villa on Grand Marais Harbor.

Sandy Mchugh 218-370-7841

Lutsen/Tofte Homes

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Fabulous 4 BD, 3BA home in Lutsen, just off the Caribou Trail.

Spacious family home with two additional flex rooms that could be used as bedrooms.

Multiple living/family rooms for kicking back & relaxing. The master bedroom, with spa bath and patio door to a large deck is your retreat! Family room adjacent to kitchen with casual dining for easy entertaining. Beautiful pine cabinets, pantry, and cooktop in the peninsula for open concept style. Formal dining room has plenty of room to accommodate the whole gang. Three large decks for outdoor living, overlooking a landscaped yard with seasonal Lake Superior views. Numerous upgrades including new flooring, remodeled baths, and expanded decks. Wirsbo in-floor heating system; sellers utilize wood-burning fireplace to heat economically. Main floor laundry, game room complete with pool table & wet bar. Attached, over-sized dbl garage with utility sink and floor drain. Circular driveway with paved apron & parking. Additional parking site for an RV or boat. Certified compliant septic system. Solid family home in a peaceful & private country setting. Just turn the key and call it home! MLS 6082375 $397,000

Lake Superior Homes in pend Mike Larson Broker 218-370-1536

Steve Surbaugh Broker 218-663-7971

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Geodesic on Lake Superior. Unique 4 bedroom, 2 bath geodesic dome home on Lake Superior. Located just inside the western Cook County line, this home is unlike any other on the North Shore! Open concept kitchen, living & dining, all with views of the lake. Accommodates large gatherings.

Upper loft with bathroom to hold overflow guests. Finished, walkout lower level with beautiful T&G wood ceiling & walls, plus another bedroom with big lake views. The shoreline is amazing, and is accessible for all your activities: meditating on the beauty, picking rocks or launching your kayak on a calm day. There is an additional deck located near the lake, perfect for entertaining. On rough water days, watch the waves crash against large rock outcroppings. Two-car detached garage to store both gear & vehicles. Great vacation rental history, which helps to offset expenses. Request your showing today! MLS 6076429 $399,900

- EArn MOnEy WhEn yOu ArE AWAy Place your home in our Vacation rental Program.

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real Estate is serious business, and we understand that.

From the Gunflint Trail, to the shores of Lake Superior- we have full time agents ready to assist you in selling and buying. Our agents live here, work here and are defined by service and expertise.

Give us a call today!

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Lake Superior Parcels

Gunflint Trail Area

Coveted Stonegate Rd

Buildready Lake Superior parcel. Driveway, power & septic already in place.

Private setting with no hwy noise.

Accessible shoreline, cleared build site, surveyed. Make this beautiful spot your new Lake Superior homesite!

MLS 6082793 $244,900

Lakeshore lot on Poplar Lake with a new 2 stall garage, electric, driveway, nicely wooded, great views to the north and west, 200’ lake frontage, 1.8 acres, on a private road with year around access.

MLS 6074074 $158,000

Inland Lake Lots

Other Vacant Land Parcels Lund Road off Honeymoon Trail.

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

MLS 6075805 $45,900

Perfect Lutsen Home Site. Check out this Lutsen parcel, with the potential for outstanding views of Lake Superior. Private setting, yet convenient to many local spots. Priced below tax value, so call today! MLS 6082966 $45,000

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Lake Ashore prices Lake

Enjoy beautiful Tait Lake without the cost of shoreline taxes!

This parcel comes with deeded access to a private boat launch at Tait Lake. Lot 16 consists of 2.8 acres, with towering white pines, and is nicely situated for convenient access from Caps Trail.

Multiple building sites with easy ingress and egress. Located 13 miles from Lutsen off the Caribou Trail. Power & broadband at curb. HOA protects property values with road maintenance/ plowing costs shared. Package deal--adjacent lot is available. Make it 6+ acres by buying both lots and saving $4,500.

Lot 16 MLS 6080165 $39,000 Lot 17 MLS 6032087 $49,000

PrIcES rEducEd! GrEAt VALuES!

Superior National Golf Course Homesites Few Golf Courses have been built on land as spectacular as Superior National. And more recently the golf course just completed its nearly $4.5 million course improvement project on the River and Canyon Nines. The homesites listed below are tucked within the Cedar Forest along River 6 fairway and River 6 green. With water, sewer, power and broadband available, combined the sounds of the Poplar River just across the fairway and so much more beauty, the value offered simply is unbelievable.

Lot 4 Block 2. This lot sits adjacent to #4 fairway on River 9 at Superior National Golf Course. Very nice build site with easy access from Ski Hill Road. Water, Sewer, power and broadband available curbside.

This is an excellent value. MLS 6079877 $59,900

Devil Track Lake! Four lakeshore lots available.

Great location for second home, primary residence, or cabin. Wooded shoreline with many potential building and driveway locations. Ample space for septic and well. Pristine shoreline, plus close proximity to Grand Marais and many area activities. MLS 6081021, 6081022, 6081023, 6081024. priced from $99,900 to $149,900.

Caribou Lake Vacant Parcel. Wonderful Caribou Lake site located in Sawmill Bay. Level building site with land clearing already complete. Private and nicely wooded lot. Year round access on association maintained road. Power and broadband roadside.

Lakeshore complete with dock, nicely cleared areas and easy swimming. At the time of this listing, this is the only vacant Caribou Lake parcel available. If there has been an interest in Caribou Lake, this should be the time to react and purchase.

MLS 6083790 $199,999

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Tait Lake, Lutsen This gorgeous Tait Lake property waterfront lot is a must-see!

Enjoy 208 spectacular feet of shoreline and 3.83 wooded acres situated on either side of a private association-owned road which is accessible year-round. You’ll love the scenery as you approach the lake: the picturesque drive, mature trees, and rolling hills. Paddle, fish, snowshoe, hike, and more from this scenic location! Just 12 miles away from Lutsen area activities and a short 30 minute drive from the great shops and restaurants in Grand Marais.

This serene lot is ready to be your retreat!

MLS 6084736 $209,000.

Hwy 61 Frontage Convenient Build Site.

Great parcel of land right conveniently located just 2.7 miles east of Grand Marais.

Well already in place. Located on Hwy 61; perfect place to build a new home. 2.29 acres.

MLS 6081081 $55,600

Lot 9 Block 5. Very nice golf course lot adjacent to the 6th green at the newly renovated Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course. A very nice building area has been sited. Broadband, water and sewer curbside meaning no need to drill a well or build an egregious mounds septic system. The property is within an HOA which provides water and sewer to homeowners within the association. MLS 6081231 $84,500

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Please call for more information or to set up an appointment:

Alyssa Sushoreba • Cell: 507-340-6189 • alyssa@lutsenresort.com

Investment opportunity with Lake Superior views!

Enjoy resort living while you’re here!

When you purchase a unit at Lutsen Resort, you get so much more. The historic resort offers an extensive list of amenities and activities! kayaking • standup paddle boarding • fly-fishing hiking • par 3 golf (and disc golf ) course on property kids camp • kids pizza and movie night snow shoeing • cross country skiing • ice skating door to door ski hill shuttle • game room indoor pool, hot tub & sauna • live music • beach bonfires

& more!

Versatile rental on Lake Superior!

Lake Superior Condo’s

Come to the Lake and Create Memories

Unit 675 $429,000 Unit 673 $399,000

These Poplar River Condos have 3 bedrooms, a sleeping loft, 3 bathrooms, each with a whirlpool tub, three gas fireplaces and amazing rental versatility.

The ingenious floor plan allows rental as one, two, or all three bedroom units by guests making it a popular option for couples AND families visiting the resort.

You and your family can enjoy a north shore getaway while earning an income.

Enjoy visiting Lutsen in your very own lakeside unit while earning an income at Lutsen Resort!

The Sea Villas are as close as you can be to the edge of the water which means amazing lake views and access to Lake Superior. This unit has 1 bedroom, plus a sleeping loft, a beautiful bathroom with a full kitchen, living and dining room, wood burning stove and deck facing the big lake.

Don’t miss your chance and inquire further today!

Unit K3 $224,000 Unit I1 $219,000

Unit 582 $339,000 Unit 572 $359,000 Unit 562 $379,000 Unit 622 $389,000 Unit 512 $439,000

Nan Bradley 218-370-8433

Deb Niemisto 218-370-8434

NORTHWOODS REALTY

These 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Cliff House Townhomes at Lutsen Resort are the perfect Lake Superior getaway. An open concept kitchen, living, and dining area with a gas fireplace and a patio overlooking the lake, affords owners lake living at its best. This is a family favorite for guests of the Resort.

Don’t forget the many activities and amenities a resort property offers to you as a unit owner.

lockport@boreal.org

www.coldwellbankernorthwoods.com Lake Superior Log Home Cascade Beach Road - Lutsen mls#6084146 $799,500

Lutsen 2 BD 2 BA Home

Panoramic Views • Bunkhouse • Ideal Location Great Value reduced mls# 6083872 $269,900

Lutsen Resort

3 BD 3 BA Luxury Condo’s •Turn-key Rental.

Unit 535 MLS# 6083130 $425,000

Unit 515 MLS# 6083142 $399,000

Timber Frame Home • Hovland 37 Acres • New Lester Pole Barn reduced mls 6082907 $247,000

Chateau LeVeaux

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1 BD 1 BA Condo Great Location Newly Remodeled pool • hot tub • sauna mls#6084008 $77,520

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Lutsen 4 Season Retreat

Caribou Highlands Resort Elite Condo • Sleeps 6 • Guest Favorite reduced mls 6080501 $127,000

Talk to Terry!

Terry R. Backlund Broker/Owner Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Email: Terry@BacklundRealty.com

Frank Lehto Real Estate Agent Phone: 218-387-4955 Email: Frank@BacklundRealty.com

Lori A. Backlund Real Estate Agent 845 Cty Rd 14 GRand MaRais, Mn

553 Cty. Rd. 6 GRand MaRais, Mn

saleng i d n e P 1900 Sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath 2 Car Garage on Maple 10 Acres MLS# 6083602 Price: $269,000

4 Bedroom 3 Bath Log home on an amazing 75 acres near town.

MLS# 6085649 Price: $359,900

1620 E Hwy 61 GRand MaRais, Mn

10 OnGstad Rd. HOvland, Mn

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4 Bedroom 5 Bath 2 Car Garage Huge home at 3900 sq. ft.

MLS# 6077992 Price: $287,750

338 ft. of Lake Superior on 14.53 acres.

1 Bedroom Cabin, Garage, Dock MLS# 6029532 Price: $299,000

02 Cty Rd 7

635 Cty. Rd. 6 GRand MaRais, Mn

GRand MaRais, Mn

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

7.7 Acres. Potential Lake Superior view.

MLS# 6081904 Price: $59,000

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6703 Hwy 1 Finland, Mn

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d l o s 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 3 Car Garage 120 Ft. of Baptism River frontage MLS# 6083633 Price: $118,000

170X dEvils tRaCk Rd GRand MaRais, Mn

lOt 7 PEndant lakE tRail GRand MaRais, Mn

170 Ft. Shoreline 1.65 Acres Nicely wooded northside lot.

MLS# 6082118 Price: $129,000

5.71 Acres. Sloped and nicely wooded Location, location, location MLS# 6082116 Price: $47,900

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5X FOX RidGE lOOn lakE

117 tOwER Rd. HOvland, Mn

304 Ft. of lakeshore on 5.5 acres.

MLS# 6082117 Price: $119,000

Base Camp - Family Compound. Sleeps 24.

Private 5 Acres MLS# 6082599 Price: $157,900

GRand MaRais, Mn

XXX lOt 3 BiG Bay POint HOvland, Mn

212 Ft. of Lake Superior shoreline on 1.76 acres.

MLS# TBD Price: $249,000

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com NORTHERN  WILDS

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Lynne Luban

BUYING OR SELLING

Over 12 years selling downtown MPLS Condo living.

Currently representing this developers 10th project PORTLAND TOWER & THE LEGACY. I am available to meet with you in Grand Marais or Minneapolis to go over prices & floor plans.

Cell: 612-599-6986

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

Email: lynneluban@mac.com Website: thelegacyminneapolis.com

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LIVE OUT YOUR LEGACY IN NEW CONDOS IN MILLS DISTRICT BY THE GUTHRIE! CLOSINGS ARE BOOKED SOLID FOR AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER , NOVEMBER, DECEMBER!

Contact me for a personal viewing of floor plans photos of construction views and pricing.

THere’s a NEW CONDO BUILDING in DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS

112 units with 79 SOLD! • 7 units available for immediate occupancy • 40 still available to customize.

A New Luxury Condo Development 740 Portland Avenue • Downtown Minneapolis

• 17 story New Contsruction • Pet-friendly building • High end standard features • Community and Fully equipped exercise room, and outdoor roof top green space • Climate controlled parking • Just a few blocks from US Bank Stadium • Additional garage stalls available for purchase • Walk the Skyway for all your needs

• Within a few blocks of Lightrail • Close to the Nicollet Mall • Choose from many restaurants close by!

• Walk two blocks to the new 9 arce Commons Park that extends from the US Bank Stadium to Portland Avenue.

• Choose from many available options to customize your unit.

Steve Carlson 218-591-0985 stphn.carlson@gmail.com Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

This 14 acre parcel has beautiful views of the Schmidt Creek is located near the French River. Just minutes from Duluth but with the North Shore feel. Call 218-591-0985, text or Email Stphn.carlson@gmail.com. I will be happy to answer any questions you might have

$186,000. www.Realliving.com/Messina

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

Bluefin Bay Condos & Townhomes

New townhomes, total coastal luxury right on the shore of Lake Superior. 3,000 s/f, 3BR, 3BA. Quarter-share ownership w/ flexibility for personal use & rental income. Excellent family retreat or investment property. Prices from $174K-$215K, includes furnishings.

Bluefin Unit 7

Bluefin Unit 18

Bluefin Unit 26

Bluefin Unit 32

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

2 BR, 2 BA floorplan.

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

1 BR, 1 BA. Charming unit with brand new bath, kitchen, and fireplace. $50K in Rental Income. $275,000

1 BR/1 BA. Ideal location.

Exceptional value and solid investment at reasonable price. $259,900

Bluefin Unit 37

2 BR, 2 BA. Upper level unit affords panoramic lake views. Over $60K in rental income. $315,000

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Bluefin Unit 38

2 BR, BA turn-key rental property. Newly remodeled and tastefully decorated. $319,000

Eric Frost

Sales Agent, Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts 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.

218-663-6886 | eric@bluefinbay.com

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On Lake Superior

34 Grace drive

8580 W Highway 61

Stunning 4BR/4BA post & beam Lake Superior home! Features floor to ceiling windows for gorgeous views, updated kitchen and a HUGE living & family room.

Lot has 1.65 acres & 214’ of shoreline, 2 garages, greenhouse plus a cute sauna by the lake.

Exceptional Lake Superior lot with 313’ of amazing shoreline including a gravel beach. The depth of the lot, as well as the 4.26 acres provides plenty of privacy from Highway 61.

Enjoy listening to the lake in the this cute 1940’s cabin located right by water’s edge.

MLS 6083953 $525,000

MLS 6083657 $749,900

Manitoo Trail

Lovely 4BR/2BA home. 113’ Lake Superior shoreline on the coveted Manitoo Trail. Soothing sounds of lake, privacy of the forest, smells of the northwoods beckon you to forget your worries and relax--or entertain on the huge patio!

MLS 6084588 $499,900

45 Mossy Hollow Point

Quality built 3BR/2BA home, completed by a local craftsman w/impeccable woodwork. Nice floorplan with a lower level walkout, fireplace plus a det’d garage. Incredible lot w/2 acres, mature pine trees & 300’ of gravel beach, perfect for kayaking & fires!

MLS 6084254 $439,900

MLS 6083857 $579,900

68 Trailsyde

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

MLS 6026201 - $995,000

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Watch the wave action from every room in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, located minutes from town. Panoramic views of Lake Superior, Carlton Peak fireplace, newly updated kitchen w/quartz counters, full walkout lower level and an attached garage are just a few features. Lot has 200 ft of shoreline with 1.30 acres!

MLS 6082610 - $499,000

2634 E Highway 61

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

22 E Rosebush Lane

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

Private 2.96 acre lot with 243’ of gravel shoreline.

MLS 6080232 - $890,000

G n i d n E P 8650 W Hwy 61

Talk about your Lake Superior value!!!!! This 2 acre Schroeder lot has plenty of privacy, year round creek AND an incredibly beautiful Lake Superior ledgerock beach with a private inlet to launch your kayaks. Large, roomy 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home.

MLS 6078585 - $269,900

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G n i d n PE 502 E 2nd Ave Attractive 3BR, 2 BA home with many updates. Modern kitchen with a large island & granite counters. Walkout lower level with family room, including a kitchenette, which can be rented.

MLS 6082692 - $289,000

109 Wildwood Acres Trail, Tofte This beautifully anointed 2 BR, 2 BA +loft home is one of the most appealing homes on the market!

Views of Lake Superior, floor to ceiling windows, gas fireplace, custom tilework, cherry kitchen cabinets, and walk out lower level.

MLS 6082695 - $349,900

nEW 2041 Highway 61 E Immaculate 2 BR, 2 BA home on over 17 A with spectacular 180 degree views of the Big Lake and an easy access to the public lakeshore. Charming timber frame guest cottage. Free standing spacious sauna. Large garage for all the toys.

MLS 6094984 - $599,000

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

MLS 6085678 $299,900

63 Maple Hill This intriguing 3BR/3BA country home has a 10 x 44 greenhouse, designed to enjoy the gardens year round. Separate 1BR/1BA apartment, which could generate income. Beautiful woodwork, open floorplan, ELEVATOR & garage, all on 5+ acres.

MLS 6083866 - $239,000 REduCEd

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

MLS 6085210 - $489,900

nEW 2371 Cty Rd 7 Here is a turn-key, charming and rustic cabin getaway on 12 + acres. It is close to town on a paved road, but feels like a secluded forest cabin you can escape to. The old Backlund farm’s milk house served as the bones for the cabin.

MLS 6085146 - $139,900

2928 County Rd 7 Country home with 3 BR, 2 BA just minutes from town. Home has an open floor plan with eat-in kitchen, large island and plenty of sunshine.

Property is on 6+ acres and includes a 40 x 40 garage complete with in-floor heat.

MLS 6081628 - $268,900

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

MLS 6073759 - $209,900

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

Motivated Seller!

MLS 6080310 - $99,900 REduCEd

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

MLS 6083960 - $79,900

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

MLS 6084603 - $109,900 REduCEd

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

MLS 6082863 - $145,000 REduCEd

- ONE ROOF HOUSING -

Coming Soon!

Two 2 BR/ 1 BA home,

A Great Workforce Option

• Homes being sold through the Community Land Trust program; buyers purchase the house & lease the land. Must be owner-occupied as a principal residence.

• MANY financing options available to qualified buyers, to include 0% financing for closing fees; no PMI; all designed to help get buyers into homes.

• One Roof provides continued guidance to home owners during the lease.

• Quality construction designed to minimize utility bills.

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

34 nordic Star dr Brand new 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a quiet neighborhood of Grand Marais. One level and low maintenance living with beautiful oak kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island for extra seating. 2 stall garage completes the package. Prospective buyers must have a gross annual income under $101,900 MLS 6084904 $220,000

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11 nordic Star dr Cute porch upon entering this brand new 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a quiet neighborhood of Grand Marais.

Kitchen features ample oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island open to the living room. The laundry/ utility room accesses the attached garage. Prospective buyers must have a gross annual income under $101,900 MLS 6084907 $212,500

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

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67 Walter Rd.

37 Overlook drive

Family retreat or vacation rental with a proven track record! This lovely 6 BR, 5BA home has an open floor plan, gas fireplaces, screen porch, updated kitchen & much more AND it is situated on a fantastic Devil Track Lake lot with 222 ft of shoreline.

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MLS 6084916 $549,000

100 Sag Lake Trail

Primary cabin features 2 BRs, 1BA with a spacious open floor plan. Adorable guest cabin with knotty pine woodwork, bath & kitchenette. Large garage! All of this on 1.3A with 150’of shoreline & dock.

MLS 6082038 - $379,900

42 Soderberg Lane

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

MLS 6080113 - $199,900

Beautiful Greenwood Lake home situated on 6A and 300’ shoreline. Home features 3 fireplaces, beautiful lake vistas, open floor plan, gorgeous tile floors, and state-of-the-art solar power system.

MLS 6079981 $649,900 REduCEd

57 Fireplace Rd

3823 Arrowhead Trail

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

Enjoy the views of Poplar Lake from this incredible custom built, spacious year round home with 395’ shoreline, 2 docks, private boat launch AND a sand beach! Quality construction with a floor to ceiling rock fireplace, lots of windows and an exquisite kitchen.

MLS 6083189 - $539,900 REduCEd

MLS 6082108 - $359,900

G n i d n PE 601 S Shore drive

44 Carbine Rd

Exceptional 223’ of Devil Track Lakeshore and 2.5 A of land in a south shore bay. Rustic 1 BR cabin with open living spaces and fabulous 275 sqft wrap-around deck. This furnished cabin has all you need for a true Northwoods experience.

1056 devil Track Rd

Enchanting 2 bedroom, 2 bath year round cabin with tons of character and charm, tucked away on 2 acres and 200’ of the coveted north shore of Devil Track Lake.

MLS 6084619 - $249,900

Tucker Lake What a rare find. Check out this 18+ acre parcel on Tucker Lake.

You look right across Tucker Lake to the BWCAW. Loads of privacy and tons of wildlife await.

MLS 6084086 - $100,000 Tom Lake Lovely private super sweet spot on Tom Lake. South facing inland lake lot with 200 ft of shoreline and 2.66A with private driveway and cleared trail, camping area and fire pit.

MLS 6081429 - $89,900

MLS 6084664 - $269,900

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1544 Greenwood Lake Rd

Expansive vistas from this fantastic 3A lot on beautiful Greenwood Lake. The cabin features a great fireplace, loads of privacy and attractively situated on 225’ on one of Cook County’s premier lakes.

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

MLS 6078278 - $99,900

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

MLS 2158160 - $52,500

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

MLS 6077828 - $139,900

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Pike Lake Pristine Pike Lake lot with 190’ of rocky shoreline on the north west side of the lake. Easy year round access off of the Caribou Trail, electricity & broadband available. This south facing lot is the perfect setting for a cabin or retirement home.

MLS 6084251 - $178,900

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

MLS 6083715 - $199,900

MLS 6084119 - $269,900

Gunflint Lake Here is your chance to have a private space on the one and only Gunflint Lake! With 344 feet of shoreline you can enjoy amazing lake views.

MLS 6082673 - $129,900

Seagull Lake Exceptional Seagull Lake lot with devil Track Lake phenomenal views and sunsets. Rare Ten wooded acres and 255 feet of Devil opportunity to find a lot with 8.50 Track Lake shoreline with a driveway and acres and 543’ of very accessible build site already in place. Great location shoreline. There is a one room cabin to offers private lakeshore living just a short accommodate you while you dream of drive from Grand Marais. building your BWCA retreat!

MLS 6083321 - $139,900 REduCEd MLS 6084032 - $299,900 REduCEd

Imagine the ultimate northwoods experience-this rustic, two-bedroom cabin is 15 feet from the shore of McFarland Lake at the end of the Arrowhead Trail. Outbuildings include a sauna, generator shed, wood shed lean-to, shed and outhouse with 500 gallon tank.

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

MLS 6028920 - $75,000 Tom Lake Affordably priced Tome Lake property with over 600’ of shoreline and 34+ wooded acres. Wide trail to the dock to enjoy your evening sunsets over thepalisades and catching fish!

MLS 6083123 - $117,900 Tom Lake Tom Lake lot with over 200 feet of frontage and an easy slope to the lake!

There’s a shed and a dock waiting for you to start your adventure.

MLS 6083377 - $69,900

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Tom Lake Enjoy stunning sunsets and views of the Palisades! Year round access, 171’ shoreline, driveway and a cleared building site plus a stairs to the lake for easy access. MLS 6082899 - $59,900 Birch Lake Appealing 4.15 A lot with private driveway and cleared building site.

Over 300’ of shoreline on this fabulous lot in the heart of the Gunflint Trail. Can be subdivided. MLS 6080112 - $179,900 Chester Lake Imagine being the private owner on this lake? Property consists of 40A surrounded by USFS & 300’ frontage! Rough cabin sold “as is”.

MLS 6079842 - $149,900 Wilson Lake 4 plus acres & over 335’ of shoreline. Many improvements in place – a driveway; site prep work - partially completed; a septic system and a well!!!

MLS 6082785 - $158,000 REduCEd

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Land nEW 12XX COunTy Rd 14 Beautiful 40 acres abutting Federal land with a Lake Superior view! Located 15 minutes from town, excellent spot for your new cabin or camping spot.

MLS 6084838 $59,900

1XX COunTy ROAd 56 Rare opportunity to find a gently rolling 20 acre parcel in the heart of farm country.

Land has trails, creeks, Lake Superior View and a driveway already in place.

MLS 6083495 - $67,900

West Hwy 61 Grand Marais Attractive & affordable building site with 3+ acres & easy access right off of Hwy 61.

Minutes from town and Close to Cascade River State Park MLS 6081834 - $44,000

23XX Co Rd 7 Cabin or future home site?

Beautiful lot with 6.83 acres, abundant with trails, flowing creek and abutting State land!

Includes a camper with a nice deck & outhouse.

MLS 6079953 - $49,900

nEW XXX BROAdWAy AvE Want to live in the country and yet want access to City Sewer & City Water?

Check out this over-sized lot that is located on the Gunflint Trail in city limits.

MLS 6085408 $44,900

Lot 8 Silver Fox Rd Beautifully Wooded 5A lot.

The lot is surveyed, septic sites were identified, year round access, gently rolling topography for an easy driveway and many ideal building sites MLS 6081817 - $49,900

310X East Highway 61 Nice lot east of town with 5.56 Acres; excellent topography lines. Lake Superior Access across the road. Owner will Carry a CD. MLS 6082737 - $59,900

XX Boulder Point Rd Attractive YR building site with 3.22 A; private driveway; seasonal creek and gentle southern slope with some partial views of Lake Superior.

MLS 6078705 - $59,900

313X East Highway 61 Fantastic lot with 20.89 acres, that could be subdivided.

Features a pond, great views & healthy trees. Owner will carry a CD. MLS 6079768 - $159,900

1XX Quist Road Fantastic five acre parcel all set up for your vacation or permanent home with potentially spectacular views of Lake Superior.

MLS 6082716 - $57,000

Railroad drive Lutsen Sweet 1.7 A building site located in the heart of Lutsen.

Gently rolling topography, mature trees – easy building site and near many recreational opportunities.

MLS 6084050 - $39,900

9xx County Road 14 Check out this beautiful 12 + acres with the well-known Kadunce River flowing through; also abutting state land!. The driveway is in place, building spot is cleared, and the land is ready for your dream home or cabin in the woods.

MLS 6082016 - $65,000

20X CARdinAL Rd Rare 80 acre farm with Lake Superior views, established fields, fencing, views, pond, well, trails, roads & cleared building sites. AND located on a county road, only 10 minutes from Grand Marais.

MLS 6084891 - $249,900 XyZ MAPLE HiLL Rd Great 6+ Acres with quick and easy access to all the charm of Grand Marais with excellent build sites. This parcel features nice tree cover and a roughed in path/driveway so you can see all the land has to offer.

MLS 6084567 - $44,900 1643 CARiBOu TRAiL 40 acres, surrounded by Federal land, yet features year-round access, electricity, broadband and phone for a truly convenient home site.

MLS 6083492 - $124,900

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

Convenient location midGunflint Trail.

MLS 6084939 - $45,000 19XX Camp 20 Road Affordably priced 20 acre parcel with privacy, situated near Federal land to the north. Seasonal access off of the Camp 15 Loop Rd in Hovland.

MLS 6076349 - $24,900 Jonvick Creek Sites 12 lots available from 1.5 - 4.8 acres In the heart of Lutsen, just off the Caribou Trail. Maples, Pines, and cedars in varied arrangements will make a great back-drop for your home or cabin. Each property adjoins public land making your space seem even more private. $29,900 - $49,900

14x Bloomquist Mtn Rd Ten acres of mature trees including huge White Pines!

Sloping lot with lots of southern exposure for sunshine all year long.

MLS 6075850 - $49,900 north Rd – Hovland Affordably price 20 acre lot that is perfect for a private, year round retreat. Power, phone and broadband available at the road.

MLS 6024552 - $39,900

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1xx High Ridge drive Schroeder This 15 acre lot high on the ridge is ready for your dream home or weekend getaway!

Views of Lake Superior to the South and a lovely, deep, valley to the North.

MLS 6082812 - $99,900

8 n.Broadway

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

MLS 6029037 - $437,900

610 E 5th Street

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

MLS 6083349 - $52,500

1st Ave West

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

MLS 6084360 - $224,900

Lake Superior Lots 2888 W Hwy 61,Grand Marais

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Fabulous views of both Artist Point and the Sawtooth Mountains! Stunning Lake Superior lot with 1.24A, 200’ ledgerock shoreline embedded with Thomsonite Stones, making this piece of Lake Superior Shoreline truly unique.

MLS 6076120 - $239,900

Schroeder Lots

Large Acreage

Massively expansive ledge rock shoreline make these two lots some of the most amazing shoreline you will see on the North Shore. Lots are 2+ acres and 200 ft wide with significantly more meandering shoreline.

MLS 6078583 - $299,900 and 6078584 - $339,900

Stonegate Rd, Hovland

Lovely Lake Superior lot, located on the scenic Chicago Bay Road. Nicely wooded, private, and well insulated from Highway 61, this lot offers an escape with no inconvenience.

East Bay Suites

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

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

uniT 202 MLS 6074935 $295,900 2 BR, 2 BA

Bluefin Bay Tofte MLS 6078520

Unit 26, 1BR, 1BA

$259,900 MLS 6074681

Unit 32, 1 BR, 1BA

$275,000

nEW 6530 Aspenwood drive

Appreciate the sounds & character of Lake Superior from every room in this lovely 3+ BR, 4 BA owner occupied unit. Upgrades include wood & tile floors, gas fireplace, spacious kitchen with granite counters and attached garage. Perfect for hosting with bedrooms & private bathrooms on each level– a well thought out floor plan. Come check out this desirable unit, whether you are looking for a home, cabin or vacation rental.

MLS 6085063 $449,900

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47X CAMP 12 Rd. Check out this property - one of the best deals in the market!

Over 200A mature trees, gently rolling topography, wildlife trails and logging roads, practically all surrounded by State and Federal land.

MLS 6083127 - $112,750

Lake Superior view 43AB Hwy 61 E

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

MLS 6079702 - $110,000 170 Acres Camp 20 Rd Heavily forested land that has been replanted with pine trees. Rolling topography, many building sites and hiking trails. Features a gravel pit on the northwest corner and a small wildlife pond to the south.

State land to the south & east.

MLS 6074422 - $149,900

101 West Hwy . 61 (218) Grand Marais, MN 55604 info@cbnorthshore.com

Look up “Fantastic Lake Superior Views” in the dictionary and there will be a photo of this parcel. Great privacy with 10 acres, beautiful tree cover, magnificent rock out-croppings and take your breath away views.

MLS 6083698 $79,900

49xx north Rd

Great 40A property with wonderful views of the foothills to the north as well as beautiful views of Lake Superior from the top of the lot. Nice variety of tree cover affords all the beauty of nature along with lots of wildlife.

MLS 6083714 $120,000

Raven Feather Road

Seriously amazing Lake Superior views, including Alligator Island from the rock outcroppings on this stunning lot.

Property consists of 6.65 acres, end of the road location AND abuts Federal land to the west. Close to town & all amenities

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REALTORS®: Mike Raymond, Broker • Gail J. Englund, GRI • Linda Garrity, Realtor Cathy Hahn, ABR/GRI • Larry Dean, Realtor • Bruce Block, Realtor • Jake Patten, Realtor • Jess Smith, Realtor

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

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES

LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES SUPERIOR LOCATION, CHARMING 1910 HOME. Situated on 160 ft of stunning shoreline with awesome views of the east bay and Artist Point, this early homestead has great commercial potential, or use as a residential home. The large 2 bdrm, 3 bath home would have many options for an Inn or B&B. Two garages, one with living space above, plus a charming shed. The half acre parcel is adjacent to downtown commercial businesses for visibility, but also feels tucked away and private. MLS# 6083621, 6083758 $876,000 LAKE SUPERIOR HOME IN GRAND MARAIS. Beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bath home and guest house with 110 ft of Lake Superior shoreline!

Fireplace, city sewer and water, nice pebble beach.

Each building has its own garage. Walking distance to downtown! Priced below recent appraised value. MLS# 6081150 $380,000 PANORAMIC LAKE SUPERIOR. Gorgeous 10 acres with panoramic views on Lake Superior. 545 feet of beautiful sand/ gravel beach with a stream running through the property. Located only 1.5 miles from Gooseberry State Park. Septic hook up is at the road.

MLS# 6031490 $399,000 LOG CABIN, PRIVACY, SIMPLE RETREAT. This Lake Superior 2 bdrm cabin is cozy with fantastic ledge rock shore and tons of privacy. Open floor plan, loft, wood stove, 4-season porch and large deck. 250 ft of stunning and dramatic accessible shoreline. MLS# 6083912 $386,000

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CUTE CEDAR CABIN ON LAKE SUPERIOR. This cute cedar cabin is nestled into a hill just around the Cut Face Creek curve. Enjoy 1.3 acres with 365' of Lake Superior ledgerock and gravel shoreline with open big lake views.

Close to Grand Marais but far enough to find privacy and peace.

MLS# 6083475 $349,900 LAKE SUPERIOR – OLD FISHERMAN’S CABIN. Tucked in the corner of beautiful Big Bay on the shores of Lake Superior lies the old fishing cabin from a bygone era. This lot has great lake views, and looking east to the ridges running up the coast. The cabin could be renovated and is situated right along the shore. There are nice home sites with access to power and Broadband. The woods is deep and enchanting with large spruce and moss covered boulders. End of the road privacy. This is a unique spot for your home or cabin, and maybe a great place to launch your own fishing adventures. MLS# 6079826 $253,000 PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY. Beautiful, very private 1.84 acre residential lot with 240 ft of Lake Superior shoreline in the Chimney Rock Platted Development.

Premier quality with stunning elevated and panoramic views of the lake. MLS# 6082580 $199,000 LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS. Dense spruce forest, moss covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200' shoreline with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband. Easy access from Hwy 61, yet private and secluded feeling. MLS# 6082864 $179,900 BIG BAY LOT. Lake Superior lot with views, deep spruce forest, adjoining state land and outstanding sunrises and sunsets with the east view of the lake. The forest is enchanting with huge mosscovered boulders. Build your home or North Shore cabin here and enjoy the feeling of seclusion with all the charm and peacefulness of the Hovland area on the east end of Cook County. MLS# 6079835 $177,900

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES HERMITAGE OR HERITAGE – LARGE INLAND LAKE RETREAT. Charming 4-season, 2 bdrm home on 46+ acres with over 1600’ beautiful frontage on Two Island Lake. Privacy assured with US Forest surrounding you. Development potential. Located just 20 minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6083464 $749,900

BEAUTIFUL PIKE LAKE HOME. Waterfront 3 bdrm home with 350' of shoreline and 10.97 acres of land! Wood burning fireplace and stove, sauna, two car garage.

Wisely and solidly constructed. Only 15 mins from Grand Marais. Many nearby recreation opportunities. MLS# 6083539 $515,000 SAGANAGA LAKE. Two bedroom, 1 bath home overlooking the main narrows on Sag. Adjoins USFS BWCAW on its south line. Shoreline access to floating dock is good, with high views up and down the lake and across to the BWCAW from atop a huge rock knoll. House has beautiful wood paneling and a large natural stone fireplace in the living room. Here's a rare Sag property on the main part of the lake. Wilderness adventures and big fish await! MLS# 6083777 $319,000 PRICE REDUCED! FANTASTIC CEDAR LOG CABIN. This is the log cabin people dream about!

Well maintained cabin on 3+ acres, open concept, abundant double pane windows with views of Tom Lake and the northern lights, huge wrap around deck. Master bdrm + spare, and a logsided bunkhouse that sleeps 4+. Certified outhouse, sauna, gas generator, solar panel, and private dock on a great walleye lake.

MLS# 6084757 $315,000 NORTH WOODS CABIN – IRON LAKE. You must see this beautiful north woods themed cabin with 200' shore, located right on the edge of the BWCAW and MOVE IN READY! Two large bdrms plus a partially completed bunkhouse above the garage. With well placed windows, wood accents and tasteful decor, this cabin exudes brightness and peace. Iron Lake has walleye, northerns, large bluegills AND is close to a well known splake lake. Home is used seasonally but it's insulated for winter use.

Broadband ready. MLS# 6083525 $299,900 QUALITY GARAGE ON WILSON LAKE. The perfect place for your north woods dream. The Timberland garage is well built and provides an excellent cabin while you build your dream home on a great walleye lake. Knotty pine, wood burning stove, outhouse, and dock with 313' shoreline. Year round access.

MLS# 6078042 $239,900

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES CABIN WITH BWCAW VIEW ON MCFARLAND. This super 2 bdrm cabin has great views of the Palisades and the west end of McFarland Lake.

Just a stone’s throw from the BWCAW! Comes furnished including fishing boats, canoe, dock, and two Onan generators. MLS# 6029644 $217,500 CLEARWATER CABIN – PALISADE VIEWS. This long-owned and loved 2 bdrm cabin is in nice condition; the perfect simple BWCAW retreat.

Warm, cozy wood interior and stunning lake views.

It's just a short hop to the 200 ft of shoreline. Huge dock and 2.30 acres with room to build! MLS# 6081382 $199,000 LEVEL LOTS, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE. These Devil Track Lake lots have easy access from a county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200+ ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here!

MLS# 6033181, 6078259 - $198,900 Each 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 $189,000 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 $179,000 PARK-LIKE FOREST – PIKE LAKE. Mature woods with maple trees makes a beautiful home site on 225' frontage. Driveway, dock and open camp area are in place. Gentle shoreline with nice south facing views across the lake to USFS forest land. Power is close, year round access. MLS# 6081977 $179,900 WILDERNESS SETTING – TUCKER LAKE. Unspoiled views & lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. Property boasts two lots – one on each side of the peninsula. You can always launch your boat out of the wind! Planned building site, 554’ shoreline, direct BWCAW access. MLS# 6084691 $174,900 TOM LAKE LOT WITH DOCK. Imagine owning over 650 feet of shoreline on a fantastic walleye lake! The driveway is in and the dock is at the shoreline. Gentle slope with nice building sites. Electric and broadband are nearby, year round access. MLS# 6083761 $169,900 LOG SIDED CABIN ON TOM LAKE. This 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin is situated on the shore of Tom Lake with loons and walleye just off the 24' dock. Solar power with quiet generator, though grid electric is available. Features a spiral staircase to a spacious loft and energy efficient windows. MLS# 6083363 $160,000

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CONDOMINIUMS BEARSKIN LAKE CABIN. Lovely, comfortable 2 bdrm cabin on West Bearskin Lake with access to the BWCAW! Many updates, lake-water system, firewise system, nice deck, dock, and a “bath house” with an Incinolet toilet, sink,

and shower. MLS# 6083987 $159,900 LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a private, remote wilderness lake with only a few parcels on the water. This outstanding lot has towering white pines, pristine views from a cabin site on a knoll looking south over the whole lake, and great accessible shoreline for your dock. The lake has no public access and is quiet and peaceful with a motor restriction, and nearly half the shoreline is protected by a conservation easement. Seller is motivated! MLS# 6083646 $149,000 NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Only a lucky few get to own cabins here.

Remote water access from the US side, or drive in to the landing on Ontario side.

Stunning views, easy access to the BWCA. The 2 bdrm cabin is one of the nicest remote cabins you'll find. Includes a great sauna. MLS# 6023214 $139,900 GREAT GREENWOOD LAKE LOT. Tremendous views of the bay and lake. 2.10 acres surveyed and ready to build. A true northwoods setting, nicely wooded, privacy, easy lake access. There is a stubbed in driveway and a building pad. Greenwood lake road is plowed in the winter. MLS# 6084314 $120,000 SOLITUDE ON LOON LAKE. These 1-2 acre lots are located on the south side of Loon Lake and offer great lake views, 152-218’ beautiful shoreline and many nice trees.

The main road is in place and power is on the lot line. MLS# 6032216-18, 6032220 $110,000+ PRIVATE TOM LAKE LOT. 25 acres and 671 ft of shoreline on a great walleye lake! Nice white pines, fantastic rock outcropping for your dock. Remote access - no road easements are in place. You can visit this spot by boat or snowmobile. Look for the flagging and sign. MLS# 6083597 $105,000 NICE TOM LAKE LOT. Gently sloped 4.34 acre lakeshore lot that would offer some incredible views. Situated in a quiet and peaceful private bay. MLS# 6076728 $99,000 LEGENDARY SAWMILL BAY. Magnificent old-growth cedars and maples frame a corner lot with a high and dry build site. Year-round road access and a terrific wildlife habitat awaits your cabin in the woods. 185' of Caribou Lake frontage. MLS# 6032953 $89,000 TALK ABOUT WILDERNESS! Private, deep wilderness parcel. 17 acres includes almost 300’ frontage on Tucker Lake plus a section of Tucker River. Superior National Forest lands next door with the BWCAW just across the lake. MLS# 6081605 $67,900 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# 6085287, 88 $43,900 ea. PRICE REDUCED!

CARIBOU HIGHLANDS CONDO 113A. This is the epitome of a northwoods vacation get-away.

Ski-in/ski-out from this condo overlooking Bridge Run, offering unreal views of the ski hills.

Remodeled exterior and remodeled and updated interior. Walk to Lutsen Mountains activities. Comes furnished! MLS# 6074164 $78,700

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HOMES & CABINS THE BALLY HOUSE B&B. Seeped in deep history and an abundance of charm and class, The Bally House Bed & Breakfast is now available. Not only does it have 4 guests rooms (each w/ their own bathroom), but the owner's home/quarters is spectacular itself. Absolutely turn-key. Updated throughout and lovingly maintained. Massive garage, lovely little stone garage, garden shed, unbelievable grounds. All within walking distance to downtown Grand Marais. MLS# 6084663, 6084813 $689,000 LOG HOME – MOUNTAIN TOP VIEWS. The ultimate wilderness retreat - 160 acres surrounded by gov't lands. No one will find you here! The log home is masterfully built and lovingly cared for. Solar power, well and septic. Super nice sauna building. Solitude awaits from this mountain-top retreat. MLS# 6082451 $479,000 CLASS WITH ELEGANCE AND SECLUSION. There is quality at every turn in this 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 and sauna, huge attached garage, and more! MLS# 6081301 $475,000 FANTASTIC LAKE SUPERIOR VIEW. Comfortable, beautifully furnished 2 bdrm, 3 bath cabin on 2.86 acres. Laden with warm hospitality and charm.

Over 1500 sq ft of living space, with a wood burning fireplace and full walk-out basement.

MLS# 6080682 $319,900

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HOMES & CABINS GRAND MARAIS HOME AND GARAGE. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath house features a simple, yet beautiful, convenient layout.

Large kitchen, warm family room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, lake views, partially finished basement, and tons of storage space. This home has it all! MLS# 6080314 $309,000 LARGE HOME – OFF GRID LIVING. Privacy and comfort are yours in this quality 4 bdrm home with huge garage on 160 acres with distant lake views. Remote but not too far off the beaten path. Multiple generators, solar panels, phone and internet.

MLS# 6081522 $364,900 NEW! FANTASTIC HOVLAND HOME. The large home you've been waiting for only 20 mins from Grand Marais!

Secluded park-like 3.83 acre lot with wildlife. The 4 bdrm, 2 bath home has a complete apartment for its lower level. Great features plus pole barn with in floor heat! MLS# 6085149 $254,900 REMOTE HIDEA-WAY. Charming custom built 2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space.

Generator power and over 100 acres to explore. MLS# 6029349 $244,000 UPDATED HOME NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Totally remodeled 2+ bedroom home 2 miles from Grand Marais. Newer well, septic, roof, furnace, hot water heater, windows, plumbing, electrical, appliances and more. 1350 sq ft of finished space, plus an unfinished basement. Bright interior, large windows. Move in ready! MLS# 6083759 $214,900

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3 BEDROOM HOME ON 8 ACRES. Cozy, live-able, fixer upper in progress! This 3 bdrm home sits on 8.8 beautiful acres less than 4 miles from Grand Marais. Lots of updates: new furnace, hot water heater, electric panel, exterior doors, gutters, new range and wood stove. The exterior cedar shakes are in great condition and waiting the color of your choice! Plenty of room for a new, large garage. MLS# 6083951 $174,900 PRICE REDUCED! CHARMING HOME AND GUEST CABIN. Whimsical 2 bdrm artist's home with cute bonus cord wood guest house. Many updates including roof, well, plumbing, furnace, flooring, bathroom, septic, and appliances.

Lot features a nice mix of trees. Great vacation rental opportunity. MLS#6083863 $179,000 COTTAGE HOME ACROSS FROM LAKE SUPERIOR. This cute home sits just across the highway from the big lake shoreline. The 2 bdrm, 1 bath cottage has wood floors, beamed ceilings, and a warm, comfortable feel. Septic and well, a small shed and 11 acres of privacy. MLS# 6030154 $159,900 PRICE REDUCED! RUSTIC CABIN – 77 ACRES. Amazing rustic cabin with beautiful acreage.

The one bdrm, cedar sided cabin is wired for electric, though it's currently powered with propane. Cabin features 6” insulated walls for efficiency. Composting toilet, compliant outhouse, and pond.

MLS# 6081010 $139,000 CABIN RETREAT NEAR TWO ISLAND LAKE. This sweet off-grid, log sided cabin is in excellent condition with plenty of room and a comfortable feel. Located about 12 miles from Grand Marais.

Public land adjoins the 20 acre property with many fishing opportunities nearby. MLS# 6082447 $127,900 RUSTIC RECREATIONAL CABIN ON 40+ ACRES. Very private recreational 42 acres with rustic cabin and a beautiful, large pond for wildlife. Great grouse hunting and deer hunting. The timber cabin can easily sleep 6 in the loft. Offering to sell furnished! MLS# 6079154 $109,900

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NEW! GETAWAY COTTAGE NEAR DEVIL TRACK RIVER. This little cottage needs some good TLC, but it's a start for someone who wants a seasonal getaway at an affordable price. Spacious yard, surrounded by towering pines and poplars. Property boundary is steps away from Devil Track River.

MLS# 6085486 $99,000 NATURE LOVER'S PARADISE. Bright and inviting one bdrm cabin on 37 acres with a panoramic valley view and beautiful mixed forest. Everything in this place exhibits quality.

Many windows, solid 24' deck, certified outhouse, generator shed, and cell booster. MLS# 6084083 $89,900 CHARMING HOVLAND HOME. Only 25 minutes from Grand Marais and walking distance to the Flute Reed River. Quiet, simple, and functional with privacy and charm. Hand-pump well, wood burning stove, propane heater, and outhouse. You'll love the recent updates, too! MLS# 6080915 $80,00

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

RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE LARGE TRACT WITH CREEK. This 319 acre parcel has ponds & creek frontage on the Flute Reed River. Has been in DNR management program. Great for hunting or homesteading. Access is by unimproved easement from the Camp 20 Road, near county maintenance. The land may be split - take your pick of "40's"! MLS# 6081432 $258,000 RIVER PARADISE WITH LOG HOMESTEAD. Charming 2 bdrm off-grid log cabin perched above the Flute Reed River in Hovland. Outstanding privacy on 80 acres with mature forest, meadows, river views, and distant views of Lake Superior. Cabin comes partially furnished, a true wilderness retreat. MLS# 6083102 $163,900

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RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE CHARMING CABIN ON DEVIL TRACK RIVER. Well built, comfortable cabin with over 450’ frontage on the beautiful Devil Track River.

Property also features a lovely creek with fantastic bridge. Plenty of room to build another structure and install a septic system. Once you experience the river life combined with the woods you’ll never want to leave! MLS#6080203 $148,000 PRICE REDUCED! SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT. Remote 80 acres ,10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land.

700’ of Durfee Creek frontage. MLS# 6024638 $149,000 BRULE RIVER RETREAT. Remote 40 acre parcel with small bunk house, covered camp shelter and outhouse. Walk the path to the river with 660' shoreline where you can launch your canoe and fish this placid stretch. Surrounded by wildlife and thousands of US and State Forest land. MLS# 6076495 $99,900 CROWN CREEK – FINLAND. Incredible 40 acre parcel with 700' of gorgeous river frontage. It's a unique property with a healthy mix of varied trees, forest floor growth, native plants and endless amounts of privacy! Just a short distance from downtown Finland, lakes, and trailheads. MLS# 6080793 $90,000 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 $89,900 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# 6081718 $69,900 or MLS# 6081719 $59,900 or MLS# 6081720 $69,900 HIGH PROPERTY, DRIVEWAY, CREEK FRONTAGE. This 25 acre parcel has great south exposure and views from a nice building site at the end of a long driveway. Very private setting and frontage on Irish Creek. Ready for your cabin in the woods! Good solar potential and easy year-round access. MLS# 6082872 $69,900 NICE HOME SITE NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice elevation and views from this 6.75 acre lot off of County Rd 6 just minutes from town. Frontage on Little Devil Track River, with lowland and highlands. Nice forest and privacy for your home or cabin in the woods. MLS# 6031740 $51,000 FLUTE REED RIVER HOME SITES. These two heavily wooded parcels have the seclusion of 11-13 acres and about 330' frontage each on the trout stream Flute Reed River. Access is easy from frontage on a county road. Power and broadband are available.

These lots are the perfect place for a retreat property or a year-round home. MLS# 6030884, 6030885 $47,500 each 500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful rolling land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. MLS# 6029353 $37,000

LAND/BUILDING SITES LOCATION, VIEWS, PRIVACY – 80 ACRES. This former homesteaders property has it all: rolling topography, ravines, grassy meadows, mature timber, flowing creek and expansive Lake Superior views! Minutes from Grand Marais, adjoins USFS land.

MLS# 6076511 $279,000 TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles across Lake Superior – incredible 180 degree views! Private drive and buried power in place.

Nice mature trees and public lands on 2 sides. More land is available. This site will rock your world. MLS# 6083533 $229,000 ACREAGE ADJOINS WILDERNESS - LAKE ACCESS. This 42 acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. MLS# 6085112 $179,000 INCREASINGLY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL. 190 arces fully surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich variety of trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands. MLS# 6029820 $129,000

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LAND/BUILDING SITES 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# 6084731 $112,500 LARGE ACREAGE NEAR TOM LAKE. 128 acres with good road access and an easy walk to the Tom Lake boat landing. Year-round road, power is possible here. The 3 forties may be split - take your pick.

MLS# 6081431 $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# 6083920 $90,000 46+ ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice mix of fir and hardwoods, a beaver pond and lots of wildlife sign makes this parcel a great location to start a homestead or explore in your leisure time. Only 15 minutes from Grand Marais. A new driveway was just recently cut in for easy viewing and access. MLS# 6084273 $90,000 NEW! 23 ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. This property has been used as a base for hunting since the early 1970's with an abundance of deer trails crossing the property. Fall views of Lake Superior from the hilltop. A small creek runs through the property with the Superior Hiking Trail nearby. MLS# 6085180 $89,900 BEAUTIFUL LAND, TUCKED AWAY PRIVACY, POLE BARN. This 20 acre parcel is tucked up against the “Hovland mountain range” with mature forest, easy road access and a moderated Lake Superior climate. Large 34' x 56 pole building. Build a future home amongst the pines and with a lake view. Property can be split, utilities are nearby. MLS# 6076757 $89,900 LAND NEAR WILSON LAKE. A special piece of the Northwoods – 16 acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake!

USA-owned forest is your backyard. Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. MLS# 6028685 $80,000 RESORT COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL LOT – TOFTE. This 8.64 acre parcel has over 900 feet of Highway 61 frontage with great visibility. Utilities are on the lot. Lake Superior views. If you have a lodging idea in mind this might be the perfect spot. Great location between Tofte and Lutsen. The bike trail is just across the highway. MLS# 6082514 $77,900 TWO INCREDIBLE LUTSEN PARCELS.Driveway, electric/broadband, survey and a cozy camper/RV are all set on Lot 3, while Lot 4 offers unending privacy as it abuts federal land. Christine Lake public boat landing is within walking distance with Poplar and Tait rivers nearby as well. MLS# 6080792 $75,000 FORTY WITH PONDS – COUNTY RD FRONTAGE. This 40 acre parcel has beaver ponds, adjoining federal land and easy access with frontage on County Rd 14. Just 15 minutes from Grand Marais, this would be a great large home parcel, or rec land with 1000s of acres of USFS lands on the west border.

MLS# 6076727 $69,900 HIGH PROPERTY, DRIVEWAY, CREEK FRONTAGE. This 25 acre parcel has great south exposure and views from a nice building site at the end of a long driveway. Very private setting and creek frontage on Irish Creek. This property is ready for your cabin in the woods, with good solar potential and lots of seclusion. Easy year-round access. MLS#6082872 $69,900 HIDDEN GEM IN HOVLAND. Explore the 40 acres of seclusion with dramatic views from the south facing bluff. Enjoy the beautiful mixed forest and abundant wildlife. It even has a small gravel pit for your future building needs. The neighbors have electricity and the road has been kept open all winter through a road association. MLS# 6076192 $68,000 LARGE ACREAGE NEAR ESTHER LAKE. Remote, heavily wooded lot that is a great place to establish an off-grid retreat or hunting camp, and don't forget to bring your canoe. Esther lake is nearby and is known for good trout fishing. Parcels can be sold separately. Primitive cabin included. MLS# 6084631 $66,900 GREAT LOCATION FOR YOUR HOME. 7.5 acres located just 5 miles from Grand Marais on County Rd 7 blacktop. Some lake views, good building sites, driveway and a tiny cabin set up for your camp outs until you build. MLS# 6083572 $64,900 WOODS AND WONDER IN HOVLAND. 92.71 acres of loveliness along Tom Lake Rd. This land is in close proximity to Tom Lake and has access to power and broadband. A beautiful spot to build your nest in nature! MLS#: 6083205 $64,000 LARGE LAND, POND, LAKE RIGHTS. Densely wooded 60 acre parcel with beaver ponds and access to Lost Lake.

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Utilities are at the lot. It's also zoned Resort Commercial if you have a lodging idea in mind this might be the perfect location. Great location between Tofte and Lutsen. The bike trail is just across the highway. MLS# 6082515 $61,900 LARGE LAND, MAPLES, LAKE ACCESS. This 67 acre parcel has high maple ridges, a pond, and an easement to walk to Tom Lake. Good seasonal road access, many nice building sites. A perfect escape property in an area with many trails to ride and forest to explore.

MLS# 6085291 $59,900 PRICE REDUCED! LOT NEAR NINEMILE LAKE. Very private and quiet beauty of a lot with power and year round access. This large 6.8 acre lot sits high on a maple ridge with a seasonal view of the lake and deeded access to the cleared corridor to the shore. MLS# 6083977 $56,300 PERFECT 5 ACRE HOME SITE. This is a great residential home site Only 5 miles to town and on a school bus route. Nicely wooded and bordering public land on two sides. A new driveway has been curved into the meadow and perfect home site. 5+ acres for private living. MLS# 6084313 $51,900 REMOTE BEAUTY. This not-so-remote twenty acres is without road access, but just a short distance from Highway 61 with State land in between. It’s located on the hillside overlooking Lake Superior, and adjoins Tribal lands on 2 sides. Mature trees and nice topography would make it a great secluded cabin site. MLS# 6081823 $51,000 WILDLIFE HAVEN. Fairly flat 5.92 acre prosperty despite being located on a hill. Some wet soils, and a mixture of poplar, pines and birch trees. There is quite a bit of wildlife activity here, including deer, grouse and wolves. Potential for a distant Lake Superior view. Adjacent property available (MLS #6082089). MLS#6082090 $49,900 WOODED SECLUSION IN GRAND MARAIS. Six great wooded lots on the west side of Grand Marais. Build your home within a short distance of the bike trail and just a mile to downtown. Septic systems and wells are allowed here with power and broadband. Privacy on a dead end road.

MLS# 6079335-40 $48,500 – 59,500 PRICE REDUCED! ROLLING LAND, PINES, HOME SITES. Two 10 acre parcels of heavily wooded land within 10 minutes of Grand Marais. Great location with remote feel near trails and thousands of acres of Federal land, yet close to town and the big lake. County road with utilities. MLS# 6076524, 6076539 $47,900 - $49,900 WOODED PROPERTY NEAR GRAND MARAIS. 10+ acres with pines, birch and poplars, rolling hills and a small creek. Could be a great place to build a home or set up a deer camp. There is also another lot directly adjacent that is also for sale (MLS#6082090).

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

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

MLS# 6084370 $34,900 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 $33,900 BEAUTIFUL WOODED LUTSEN LOT. Beautiful level lot with an open build site for your cabin or new home in a quiet and peaceful area of Lutsen. You'll be minutes away from every type of north-woods activity, including Lutsen Mountains and Superior National Golf Course. MLS# 6033068 $32,900

CATCHLIGHT

mink The morning I photographed this mink, I was actually attempting to capture images of wood ducks. My blind was situated near a wetland and I was hoping the colorful waterfowl would swim close enough.

I peered through a port in the blind at, well, nothing. Then I noticed movement in the grass lining the edge of the pond. A mink was bounding my way.

When the sleek predator was within camera range, it stood on its hind legs and stared curiously at my blind. The event seemed orchestrated. Two quick photos and the mink was gone.—Bill Marchel

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