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Homegrown Food and Fun At Northern Wilds, we’ve been eating well. Our home gardens have been producing their bounty. By this time, those of us who enjoy fishing have eaten so much of our catch we are beginning to grow gills. Soon enough, we’ll be harvesting fall crops like squash and apples.

The hunting season for grouse opens this month, too.

When it comes to eating fresh foods, September is one of the best months to be in the Northern Wilds.

While eating fresh, locally produced food is a current cultural phenomenon, in the Northern Wilds it’s a way of life. Many folks have gardens and chicken coops, not to mention freezers well-stocked with venison and fish. Millennials who are deciding to make the Northern Wilds their home are doing so in part because they can enjoy a back-to-the-land lifestyle. Some people procure locally grown products from CSAs and farmer’s markets. Many restaurants feature local ingredients on their menus.

For many residents of the Northern Wilds, living with the land is simply a way of life. A substantial portion of the economy is derived from the natural resources that surround us. Our major industries, tourism, logging and mining, are resource-based. Another fact of life here is that many folks are either part of a family business or self-employed. If you want to live in the Northern Wilds, you have to be willing to make your own way.

In this issue, we feature a man who has done just that for 65 years. Hovland logger Duane Johnson walks his own path in the forest, eschewing expensive, hightech harvesting equipment to cut down trees with a chainsaw. Doing so, he raised a family and has lived a

productive, good life. Dining columnist Maren Webb profiles three families who are making a go of it by creating good things to eat: candy-makers, maple syrup producers and cheese producers. Rhonda Silence gives us a story about community gardening projects underway at Grand Portage.

September is also a month when you can attend harvest festivals in several communities, which you will find listed in our Events section. You’ll find artistic and musical events as well, including the Radio Waves festival in Grand Marais that features local musicians. In Spotlight, Breana Roy shows us some of the local artwork on display during the Crossing Borders and 20/20 studio tours. Elle Andra-Warner gives us the back story on a form of art frequently seen along our roadsides: the inuksuk.

Outdoor lovers will enjoy Gord Ellis’ ode to camo clothing, which has become a fashion statement on both sides of the border. Julia Prinselaar talks to an avid archer about his preparations for his annual deer hunt.

Casey Fitchett takes us on a hunt of a different kind: a Pokémon Go adventure in Grand Marais.

Send us your photos September also marks the final month of our Northern Wilds Photo Contest. This year, we are producing a 2017 calendar featuring our winning entries. The contest has four categories: People, Landscape, Wildlife and Pets. All you need to do is email your photo entries to contest@northernwilds.com.—Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt

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Gardening builds community in Grand Portage GRAND PORTAGE— Getting fresh vegetables to the table is a community affair in Grand Portage, with the health clinic, school and community members all working—and enjoying the harvest—together.

Andy Schmidt, tribal State Health Improvement Program (SHIP) agriculture coordinator, oversees two community gardening initiatives—three large hoop houses and garden plots on Mineral Center Road. Schmidt cultivates the myriad vegetables in the hoop houses. The fruits of his labor go to the Elder Nutrition Program, the Community Center lunch program in the summer and the Head Start food program in the fall.

Schmidt also provides materials for the 15 families who have garden plots, but he said they do all the work. Families start their own plants inside or purchase them, sometimes from the Grand Marais Great Expectations School greenhouse sale in the spring, and carefully plant and tend them in 10x12-foot garden plots.

Unable to have a garden because she lives in an apartment, participant Billi Carlson signed up as soon as she learned of the opportunity. She said gardeners are provided with a watering system, black dirt, and even use of a tiller.

Carlson has been enjoying the harvest, which so far has included peppers, carrots, different kinds of lettuce, peas, cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes (for Fried Green Tomatoes), and more. She is growing a new vegetable—kalettes, a cross between brussels sprouts and kale.

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“It’s easy as can be,” Carlson said.

“We’re having an awesome time up there.”

Schmidt said everyone seems to feel that way. “It’s a fun spot. There is a steady stream of people coming and going. People linger and visit and have a good time.”

Community members currently working a garden plot get to keep it in subsequent years if they wish. Keeping the same plot encourages a family to care for the soils, said Schmidt. There are two more plots available, so anyone wishing to sign up for a spot next year can contact (218) 4753014 or aschmidt@grandportage.com.

In addition to the garden plots used by community members, the Mineral Center Road site also has a 90x90-foot school garden, supervised by SNAP Nutrition educator Tess Bailey. Oshki Ogimaag students start planning their garden in March with discussion about the types of vegetables and strains that grow in this area, followed by the planting of seeds. Students tend the seeds in grow stands until they are ready for planting at the school garden or in the large planters that line the school/community center parking area.

This year, each student has his or her own three-foot section to care for.

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For example, students learn to shuck peas, blanch and freeze them for use throughout the school year. They also prepare a vegetable dish.

It is nice to see youths try something new, said Bailey. “Because they grew it, they are willing to try it. If they try it, they normally like it. And they are learning to enjoy fresh foods.”

In addition to the space and materials for gardening, there is also an educational component of the community garden program. Once a month there is a get-togeth-

er at the Old Log Building with dinner and a presentation. The dinner, usually the third Wednesday of the month, features healthy local food.

The presentations are timely and open to the public. They started off with tips for getting seeds growing, and tips on using fresh produce. This month, the presentation will be on canning and pickling.

The gardens and the presentations are conducted with support of the Grand Portage Health Clinic, said Schmidt, “Because good food is key to good health.”

And getting that good food is sometimes difficult, noted Bailey. “We’re at the end of the road here. It’s hard to get fresh produce. The programs offered by the clinic and the school help people gain the skills to grow, pick and prepare their own food,” she said.

ENP director Patty Winchell Dahl said everyone benefits. “We have a terrific community organization of interested people that are volunteering their time and talents to promote locally grown food and sustainability in Grand Portage,” she said.—Rhonda Silence

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“That spontaneity holds an allure for some people,” said Linda Jurek-Kratt, executive director of Visit Cook County.

“There is an allure to not having a plan, waiting until the last minute, and saying, ‘let’s see what beholds us as we travel up the North Shore.’”

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Information center staff members are also prepared with their own call list and are prepared to contact properties before busy weekends. The list is massive; it contains more than 300 properties from hotels to lodges to vacation rentals. Visit Cook County said the “pillow count,” or the places where guests can rest their head, totals more than 6,000.

Kjersti Vick has been Visit Cook County’s marketing manager for about three years. “Sometimes, when you are planning a trip,” said Vick, “you can miss some of the organic opportunities that arise when you’re traveling.”

She said that’s why the program is in place—to support people’s unexpected trips so that they may take in the beauty of the North Shore. Year round, during peak travel times, people will call the information centers daily and ask if anyone knows of room availability.

Visit Duluth offers a similar service, only electronic. Their website is set up to showcase current room availability. Each week, the organization has two travel information managers call more than 80 nearby properties and ask about room openings during the upcoming weekend, or inquire about availability surrounding special events.

Bob Gustafson, media communications manager for Visit Duluth, said they have provided this service for more than 10 years, “to make it easier on the visitor, regardless of what type of Duluth experience they are looking for,” he said. During the travel information managers’ weekly calls, staff members also inquire about local charter fishing and campground availability.

To increase your chances of finding an open room, Gustafson suggests turning to social media. “Being able to be in communication with the different properties, or even us, on social media, is a big component,” he said.

Properties often offer last-minute specials on Facebook, Twitter or other platforms, or they may post about unique events that week that could be of interest to spontaneous travelers.—Kelsey Roseth

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Making magic at Willow Springs LAPPE— If you can dream it, Willow Springs Creative Centre can make it happen. From its setting in Lappe, about 15 km northwest of Thunder Bay, you can tour the world, have Christmas in July, or transform a tree house into a space ship.

Willow Springs Creative Centre is a notfor-profit organization located on the corner of Mapleward Road and Kam Current Road in a historic 1930s co-op store. Inside, the store’s original wooden cubbies and hardwood counter-top displays local art work and products for sale, including fresh baked goods. On the wall is written their mission statement: To promote growth through creative expression and community development. The building itself was built to serve the community and today, every inch of the grounds provides and connects with the community and the region through art programs, life skills development, mentors, and partnerships. For example, a children’s art camp took the participants on a trip around the world, where they ate food and created art from a different country each day. And one office’s Christmas party made rustic birdfeeders on a sunny July day.

Workshops and programs almost always include food, which is made on-site either in the outdoor clay oven or in the kitchen.

Locally sourced foods are used as much as possible, as well as produce right from the gardens at the centre. The vegetable gardens have been developed with raised beds and specially designed A-frame garden beds that are wheelchair accessible.

The centre partners with organizations such as Roots to Harvest and horticultural societies to share skills, knowledge, and manpower.

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have a mermaid pond underneath. With list in hand, the staff and builders developed a plan to construct the tree house.

The location is off a slope, which would allow wheelchairs to enter from a ramp on one side. From the other side, it will be suspended off the ground. Inside, the tree house will have buttons and levers to operate as if on a space ship. As for the mermaid pond—some creative imagining will bring it to life.

The Thunder Bay & District Chapter of Autism Ontario is another group that accesses the creative spaces at Willow Springs. Autism Ontario funded a covered outdoor area, with the support of the Rotary Club of Thunder Bay (Fort William), to offer more space to create and gather.

And a second project is in the works—a tree house. The families of the Autism Ontario group were asked what their wish list would be for a tree house; and the list included wheelchair accessibility, to be suspended off the ground, to transform from a tree house to a space ship; and to

The tree house is scheduled to be completed by the end of this summer; and it, as well as everything else on the land, is set up for the public to explore. There is a sand pile for children to play in, a forest trail, a play house, and a flower garden that features an antique car with a fairy garden on the back dash. The centre is a bustle of vendors and customers who congregate at the Willow Springs Market, held every Friday from 3-7 p.m. until Sept. 30. To learn more, go to www.willowsprings.ca.—Kathy Toivonen

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An international invasive species A child of the 90’s myself, I downloaded the game a few days after it came out, primarily to pay nostalgic homage to the hundreds of Pokémon cards I had collected as a kid (sorry Mom). While my first attempt playing ended shortly after it started, I enlisted the help of experienced Grand Marais player Victoria Margitova to help me be more focused on “catching them all” during my second try.

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“I’ve been playing the game for about a month. My husband Patrick thought this was a great opportunity to get outside together,” said Margitova. “We usually play together twice a week and have fun looking for creatures. They are not that common in Grand Marais, so I’m always very excited when I catch a Pokémon that I haven’t seen before.”

Victoria had strategically chosen to meet me for my tutorial at a Poké Stop—a place where trainers can collect more Pokéballs—just outside of Java Moose in Grand Marais. After we grabbed our reserve creature trappers, we started our trek around the harbor loop. Poké Stops don’t produce an unlimited number of advantages at one time; the game has a timer for usage to ensure players keep moving. Word on the street is that Canal Park and government service buildings in Duluth are home to many Poké Stops.

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GRAND MARAIS —Moose, fox, coyotes and wolves aren’t the only wild creatures wandering around the North Shore these days. With the right equipment, a little patience and maybe some bait, you might just have the chance to encounter and trap a few “mythical animals” through the latest craze with gamers worldwide.

Immensely popular with players of all ages, Pokémon Go is the newest game from the developer Niantic Labs.

The game, which was initially released in selected countries at the beginning of July, is similar in many ways to the card and video game versions from the early 90’s.

After downloading the game on a smart phone, players become official Pokémon trainers. Unlike the former stationary forms of the Pokémon game, however, players must physically walk around to toss Pokéballs at the unsuspecting creatures superimposed onto the real-life scenery captured by the phone’s camera lens. A proper release of the Pokéball—essentially a well-timed press and release of a finger on the phone’s screen—will ensure a captured Pokémon.

Once captured, players can battle their Pokémon at “gyms,” which are located at landmarks and businesses around towns. Popular gyms in Duluth, for instance, are on the University of Minnesota-Duluth campus and at Chester Bowl Park.

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There are three teams to choose from, red, yellow or blue. While Victoria chose the yellow team after becoming eligible to choose at Level 5, the gyms at both the Beaver House and at the Grand Marais Public Library were both currently run by the blue team.

Even though she had a sneaking suspicion she was going to lose—the Pokémon at this gym were stronger than her fleet—she still threw her hat in the ring to demonstrate how a duel works in this augmented reality.

I watched her tap her phone repeatedly to deliver blows, but she was outmatched, and the gym remained in control of the blue team.

“I don’t do gyms much, but I should because it makes your Pokémon stronger. Even though I lost, if someone from the yellow team keeps fighting and wins, we can both put our Pokémon there.”

The aptly named “lures” in the game result in more Pokémon at a particular location, and inevitably more potential customers and visitors for the businesses or locations that purchase them. The First Presbyterian Church in Thunder Bay has set up lures to attract Pokémon on certain days of the week, to encourage players to rest, charge their phones and use the wi-fi. Individual players can also purchase lures that benefit themselves and the other players in the surrounding area.

While no one knows for sure if the game is a passing fad or here to stay, players certainly are getting their summertime exercise trying to “catch ‘em all” along the North Shore.—Casey Fitchett

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Ladybugs are actually beetles in the family Coccinellidae. They are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. There are roughly 500 species in North America and between 50-100 are found in Minnesota. Although we tend to picture ladybugs as red or orange with black spots, they can also be yellowish, black with red or yellow spots, or just plain black.

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Adult ladybugs and larvae are beneficial insects that prey on aphids and scale insects which can be pests in gardens, crops and ornamentals. They spend much of their time roaming vegetation in search of prey and pollinate plants in the process.

Some species are arboreal, living in trees.

Eggs are laid on vegetation and the sculptured, segmented and sometimes colorful larvae that hatch out a few days later look somewhat like tiny alligators.

The two-spotted ladybug was once very common, occurring across much of North America. But along with the nine-spotted ladybug and the transverse ladybug, it has almost disappeared from eastern North America. These three now-rare species are known as the “lost ladybugs.”

The lost ladybugs once occurred across most of Minnesota and Ontario, but only the two- spotted ladybug has been recently seen in the north; found in Thunder Bay several years ago. And at least one small population persists near Gilbert in northern Minnesota. These are the only places where we know they still occur in our area. A few nine-spotted ladybugs persist in east-central Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin, but the transverse ladybug has not been reported from anywhere in the region in several decades.

As these three native ladybugs have declined, three introduced species of ladybugs have proliferated. As many homeowners know, the multicolored Asian ladybug is much too easy to find in fall when large numbers migrate and invade homes, looking for mild places to overwinter. In addition to the annoyance caused by their sheer numbers, their bite can be mildly painful. Ladybugs can emit a foul-smelling chemical for self-defense, and this is especially evident when multicolored Asian

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A variegated ladybug. | SUBMITTED ladybugs get into houses, fly into light bulbs, or are handled. This chemical can even ruin food crops. Originally native to Asia, they can be found throughout most of the U.S. and Canada.

In the 1970s, there were large migrations of the native convergent ladybug.

Although not nearly as rare as the lost ladybugs, this species has also declined significantly. Fall migrations are now mostly made up of multicolored Asian ladybugs.

In the late summer and fall, hundreds or thousands can be found along the Lake Superior shore, where they wash up after falling into the lake during migratory flights. After they dry off, they resume their migration.

Two ladybugs native to Europe have become established in our area. The seven-spotted ladybug has been introduced as a biological control many times and is now very common. The recently arrived variable ladybug was first seen in Quebec

30 years ago but has now spread over much of northeastern North America.

Nobody knows why native ladybugs are declining, but some scientists believe these introduced species play a role through competition or predation. The spread of the introduced species has generally coincided with the decline of native species.

Some ladybugs can be quite variable in appearance, including the two-spotted, nine-spotted and multicolored Asian ladybugs. These can be more challenging to identify, but other ladybugs are fairly consistent in their appearance. A poster that illustrates 40 of Minnesota’s most common and rarest ladybugs can be found on the Minnesota DNR website at http:// files.dnr.s tate.mn.us/eco/nongame/ ladybugs-of-minnesota.pdf Anyone with a camera can help make an impact by submitting photographs to www.lostladybug.org, where ladybug

A convergent ladybug that washed up on the shore of Lake Superior. | SUBMITTED photographs are identified by Cornell University scientists studying ladybug decline.

Although rare ladybugs are not protected, knowing where they occur is a prerequisite to understanding their decline and to help future conservation efforts.

Armed with the Ladybugs of Minnesota poster, the Lost Ladybug website, curiosity and a camera, you can discover a new population of one of our rarest ladybugs.—Wayne Steffens

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Duluth Rowing Club dedicates new boathouse DULUTH— It was a beautiful Friday night at Park Point in Duluth. Members of the Duluth Rowing Club (DRC) and their supporters met on July 15 to dedicate the brand new Joseph M. Krmpotich Boathouse. Joseph Krmpotich joined the DRC in 1967. He passed away in 2011. A generous gift from his estate to the DRC is what made the new boathouse possible.

The ceremony began with a ribbon cutting by members of the Krmpotich family. Bill Hodapp, DRC member, was the master of ceremonies. He noted that it was almost exactly 130 years earlier that the DRC was founded on July 10, 1886.

The old boathouse entered its 111th season of service after originally starting as a dance hall. The shiny interior of the new boathouse, festooned with flags and banners, welcomed the crowd and several guest speakers.

Duluth City Council President Zack Filipovich read a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Emily Larson declaring July 15 “Duluth Rowing Club Day” in Duluth.

Next, Dave Krmpotich (Joe’s brother and a 1988 Olympic Silver Medalist in rowing) spoke. “Joe was a catalyst,” he said. “He always wanted to do extra work to get a little faster.”

Mark Krmpotich (Joe’s oldest brother) said, “I hope this building will last 100 years.”

Michael Cochran spoke next. He is the author of Invincible: History of the Duluth Boat Club which includes the story of

Joseph M. Krmpotich Boathouse plaque. | ERIC CHANDLER the Duluth-based “Invincible Four” who went undefeated in 22 national and international races. Cochran rowed with Joe Krmpotich. The crowd laughed as he told the story of how they used to play poker until enough guys showed up to fill a boat so they could row.

“I owe Joe an apology,” he said. “He said he wanted to build a boathouse and I was skeptical. He’d be damn proud.”

Last, Bonnie Fuller-Kask, DRC head coach, spoke proudly of the traditions and the future of the club. She noted there were 125 juniors in their rowing program,

The crowd celebrates after the dedication of the new Joseph M. Krmpotich Boathouse. | ERIC CHANDLER enough to fill nine “eights” in the 58th annual Duluth Rowing Club Regatta the following day. She spoke of the teamwork, integrity, and spirit of helpfulness in her young rowers. “Because of this boathouse, the Duluth Rowing Club is on a solid footing for another 130 years,” she said.

The new boathouse is Phase I of a larger project. Phase II involves the demolition

of the old boathouse in the fall. Phase III is the construction of a new clubhouse, which will house bathrooms, locker rooms, storage for some of the smaller boats, and an area for boat repairs. Fundraising efforts continue to bring the whole DRC project to completion. For details on how to contribute, visit the DRC website at www.duluthrowing.org or check out their Facebook page.—Eric Chandler

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More light, less energy GRAND MARAIS—We all know them: the yellow-tinged fluorescent lights embedded into school, church and office ceilings since the 1970s. Until recently, this was the lighting of choice for most public buildings, but a new lighting option is gaining popularity. It looks a lot like the fluorescents of the past, but when it comes to quality, energy efficiency and cost savings, the difference couldn’t be more clear.

Jeremy Ridlbauer, owner of Sundew Technical Services in Grand Marais has two nearly identical lighting fixtures lined up side by side against the wall of his workshop.

One is an old-fashioned fluorescent, the other an LED. Characteristically enthusiastic about the inner workings of electrical appliances, Ridlbauer talked about the process of retrofitting all of the lights upstairs at the Grand Marais Pharmacy.

“Basically, I’m just setting up the fixture for the new harness, removing the very hot ballast and then putting the lights in,” he said.

They’ll reuse the rest of the fixture, which is right in step with the conservationist philosophy of the business owners.

a rebate from the Grand Marais PUC, which will cover approximately half the cost. And once the lighting system begins to generate savings, the dollars and energy conserved will be 50 percent of their old electric bill. Based on previous electric use, this means that the new lights will pay for themselves in six months to one year.

“It’s all around good to be saving or conserving all of our resources, and this is one facet we can do relatively easily and cost effectively,” said Ridlbauer.

The lighting upgrades at the Grand Marais Pharmacy are just one example of local business owners choosing to incorporate energy efficiency into their business models.

To help make the leap from old technologies into new, the Cook County Board recently approved access to the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE); a loan program made specifically for energy improvements, such as adding new lighting, solar and solar thermal infrastructure to their business or non-profit.

For more information on PACE, visit the Saint Paul Port Authority at www.sppa.com.—Staci Droulliard

Ridlbauer explained that the bulbs come in both glass or polycarbonate versions, and ballasted or non-ballasted versions. The Grand Marais Pharmacy chose the latter for both. Each bulb has a lifetime of 4-5 years depending on usage, with a substantial warranty. In total, each fixture installed will conserve 65 watts, for a total of 2,000 watts saved. Over the course of a year, this will save approximately $900 in electrical usage.

“Ultimately, electric rates keep going up. So why NOT do this,” said Sample.

The pair estimates that the entire switch will cost about $1,500.00. However, this initial cost will be off-set by

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Bob Sample, owner of the pharmacy, said that he noticed a difference right away. “It’s cleaner, clearer light.

Not as yellowish.”

There is also a difference in temperature between the old bulbs and the new. The LEDs produce an equal amount of light with less energy, so they emit less heat.

This keeps the ceiling cooler all year-round, and adds less unwanted heat to the building in the summer, which means less air conditioning. “Less heat, better lighting. A bit of a win-win,” said Sample

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Journey 4 Renewal completes paddling adventure

[LEFT] The group holding branded paddles at York Factory. (Steph, Chelsea, Tessa, Whitney & Avery the Dog). [RIGHT] River bed campsite on God’s River.

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MANITOBA— On August 2, the four canoers of Journey 4 Renewal (Steph Branchaud, Chelsea Froemke, Tessa Larson and Whitney Vogel) reached their end destination of York Factory in northern Manitoba, just 66 days after leaving Seagull Lake. Since their last update, after finishing Lake Winnipeg, the women enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the lakes and rivers leading to the God’s River route that feeds into the Hudson Bay. They also encountered a variety of challenges including wading through reeds and beaver dams, paddling through and portaging

around treacherous rapids, and bushwhacking campsites along the discontinuous permafrost marshland.

The canoe trip was not only an exciting test of the personal strength and skills of the four women, but is also raising funds for the Wilderness Canoe Base (WCB) at the end of the Gunflint Trail. Upon their return, the women were thrilled to see that the donations to the Renewal Campaign through Journey 4 Renewal reached $40,000.

They are close to the $50,000, that will be generously matched.

Steph Branchaud (one of the paddlers) said, “We are humbled and excited by the impact that our adventure has had. It has been an honor to be able to give back to WCB, a place that has empowered each of us in life changing ways.”

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Maple Hill HISTORY

Fall is perhaps the best time to pay a visit to Maple Hill. | MICHAEL LELAND

By Joe Freidrichs For many visitors to Cook County, the “Four Corners” intersection of Devil Track Road and the Gunflint Trail is of mild significance. It’s simply the turning point for a golf course or perhaps a vacation rental on the shores of Devil Track Lake. Others pay no attention at all, focused on reaching the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. But for longtime local resident Charlene Anderson, the Four Corners represent a junction of important history.

“My grandfather would come and pick us up there on Christmas and Thanksgiving in a sleigh pulled by horses,” Anderson said. “He would have hot bricks and blankets in the sleigh to keep us warm until we got back to their home to celebrate and have dinner.”

If one were to ever consider the notion of Grand Marais supporting a suburb throughout its history, such a location would mostly likely be the Maple Hill Township. Located on what is now the paved Gunflint Trail (County Road 12), the Maple Hill Township was founded on a plot of extensive sugar maple woods. The land is situated on the hills above Grand Marais, about five to ten miles back from Lake Superior. And though the area is now mostly recognized for its historic church and cemetery, it once harbored a collec-

tion of families seeking their fortunes or a place to live off the land.

The early white settlers arrived at Maple Hill to set up homesteads in the late 1800s.

Family names of prominence who settled there include Eliason, Rindahl, Anderson, Hedstrom and Mayhew. Many of the first settlers to the region did not enter a life of luxury. Life was centered on strenuous labor. Building homes and other structures was often the first challenge. After that, finding water proved a challenge for those not situated close to lakes, the Devil Track River or other streams. Furthermore, those who arrived often had ambitions to work the land and raise crops. These optimistic plans were often greeted with rocky soils that proved a challenge for even oxen to plow. Wolves were a problem on the hill too, killing livestock and presenting harm to people. In 1907, the bounty on a wolf was $15 on Maple Hill.

In his book about the early days of Cook County, titled Pioneers in the Wilderness, Willis H. Raff writes that at least three Native American families lived on Maple Hill in the 1890s as well. Among them was a man named David Caribou. The white settlers benefited tremendously from the early work of Caribou and other natives, primarily due to the trails and paths they established to Grand Marais.

Maple Hill was divided geographically in two sections, recognized as East Maple Hill and West Maple Hill. After roughly 25 or more families settled in the area, amenities became essential. Near the top of the list was a learning center for the local children; thus a school was built in the mid-1890s. According to Raff, the initial expenditures allotted to build the school and get it up and running was $161.48.

Used textbooks and desks were provided to Maple Hill children from the larger school in Grand Marais. Prior to opening on the Hill, the local school board selected 16-year-old Alma Berglund as the school’s first teacher. In time, there were actually two schools, one in East Maple Hill and the other in West Maple Hill.

A cemetery was built in 1897. The first person on record to be buried was Albert Varner Anderson, a month-old child who died of sickness.

Following the cemetery and school, a town hall was built in 1901. The wooden structure was used for board meetings, elections, Fourth of July picnics, dances and other types of social gatherings.

Among the most notable buildings in the history of Maple Hill was the town church. There was a divide amongst cultures and faiths as to how the church would operate and who would attend.

According to a story from the Duluth Herald published in the summer of 1902, the first ever services were conducted at the church on June 1, 1902, in Swedish.

August J. Johnson is largely credited with building the church, though others played key roles as well.

Grand Marais resident Laurie Spry, the daughter of Charlene Anderson, was married in the Maple Hill Church more than three-quarters of a century after it was built. Yet at the time of her marriage there was no electricity in the church. Kerosene lamps lit the building and a pump organ was played after the vows were exchanged, Spry said.

“It had the most beautiful acoustic sounds in that church,” she added.

During an act of arson, the Maple Hill Church was burned to the ground on Christmas Eve in 1986. However, it has since been rebuilt in the same footprint of the original structure. In fact, Charlene Anderson’s husband, Fred, rebuilt the church with donated materials from Hedstrom Lumber.

The history of Maple Hill remains alive in family members who are descendants of the first settlers to the area. The rebuilt church and the cemetery remain as the centerpieces for an area rich in the history of Cook County and the Gunflint Trail.

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Duane Johnson of Hovland stands beside the skidder he purchased new in 1973. In an era where logging has been transformed with high-tech mechanization, he has continued to do things the old way. | SHAWN PERICH

“No push-button machines...”

85-YEAR-OLD LOGGER JUST KEEPS CUTTING

By Shawn Perich Aspen logs ready to be hauled to the mill are stacked beside a county road in Hovland. | SHAWN PERICH 16

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blade, from Goldfine’s by the Bridge, Duluth’s first discount box store.

“I paid $900 for it,” he says. “That was a lot of money back then.”

To haul wood, he built a small sleigh called a dray. The runners were crafted from the crooked trunk of a birch tree. At that time, the early 1950s, only a few loggers were still using horses, but hand tools and homemade equipment were common.

Johnson logged with a hand saw for at least two years before he purchased his first chainsaw, a McCulloch 325, which, he said “was about how much it cost.” The saw was gear-driven, so the chain turned more slowly than a modern chainsaw. The early saws were good for sawing logs, but not for limbing the trees. Johnson continued using an axe to limb trees for quite a few years.

It didn’t take long to adjust to the ease and efficiency of a chainsaw. One day, while logging spruce near Irish Creek north of Hovland, his chain saw quit. He went back to the small shack with a stove that he had on the logging site to eat lunch.

He had a four-foot hand saw there and de-

A load of massive logs heading out of Hovland in 1957. | COURTESY OF DUANE JOHNSON Duane Johnson of Hovland didn’t intend to become a logger. Living on the shore of Lake Superior, he wanted to be a commercial fisherman, because the fishermen he knew led independent lives. During his first winter after high school, Johnson built a boat so he could take anglers out on fishing charters for lake trout. He began charter fishing the following summer, as well as commercially netting herring during the fall and early winter. Two years out of high school, he married his wife, Virginia.

“I eat just as well as the guys with the big equipment,” he says of his logging method.

“But when I have a breakdown it doesn’t cost me nearly as much for repairs.”

When he first went into the woods, Johnson carried a four-foot hand saw for felling trees and an axe to cut off the limbs.

The hand saw did double duty as a measuring stick when he bucked the logs into 100inch lengths. Early in his career, Johnson primarily logged in the winter, mostly cutting spruce and balsam for the Consolidat-

“I cut one tree and then headed straight for Hedstrom’s mill,” he said. “They were the McCulloch distributor and repair shop at the time.”

A few years later, he bought his second tractor from Goldfine’s. This one had a front end loader so he could use it to load logs. Prior to that, he loaded eight-foot logs by hand. As he recalls, this second tractor cost $3,500. It was years before he purchased his first skidder, a John Deere 440, in Thunder Bay. He purchased the skidder he currently uses back in 1973 for about $25,000 new. A few years ago, he bought a similar model used from the widow of a deceased logger. He still uses that one as well.

“It doesn’t have the power of the one I took care of myself,” he says.

Johnson does most of his own equipment repair work. For big jobs, he relies upon his son Rusty, a mechanic in Hovland. Another son, Rocky, hauls his wood to the mills. Years ago, Johnson tried his hand at long-distance log hauling and quickly decided the work wasn’t for him.

However, he used to do his own hauling.

His first truck was a new 1957 160 International that he bought from the Shold and Lovass dealership in Grand Marais. It had a 12-foot flat bed and could haul up to four cords; albeit somewhat overloaded.

“Nobody worried about truck weights in those days,” he said. “When you hauled four cords, you had to put in a new spring once in a while.”

Pride in his Work

If the invasive sea lamprey hadn’t decimated lake trout during the 1950s, perhaps he would still be a fisherman. But it was too hard to make a living by just netting herring. So Johnson began spending winters in the woods. Now, 65 years later, he’s still out there, chainsaw in hand.

At age 85 and still married to Virginia, Johnson isn’t sure if he’s the oldest logger in Minnesota—he’s heard of a fellow near Ely who is in his 90s—but he’s certainly in rare company. And he has stayed true to his roots. While most loggers became increasingly mechanized over the years, with today’s harvesting machines costing well into six figures, he continues to cuttrees with a chainsaw and haul them to the landing with a skidder he purchased new in 1973. He does harder work on a daily basis than most men a third his age.

cided to finish out the day using it. But back in the woods after lunch, he quickly changed his mind.

Johnson places a priority on neat work, leaving stumps that are low to the ground. | SHAWN PERICH

Consolidated ceased its North Shore operations about the time new markets developed for aspen. Johnson began selling aspen, spruce and balsam to Canadian mills. One winter, he sold eight-foot balsam logs to a sawmill in Thunder Bay. They purchased his wood most of the winter and then suddenly announced they

Two of Johnson’s children, Sandy and Rocky, with a load of peeled spruce in 1957. | COURTESY OF DUANE JOHNSON

Johnson at work with his first chainsaw in 1952. | COURTESY OF DUANE JOHNSON ed Paper Company. He cut 35 to 40 cords of pulpwood between January and March his first winter. Then, with the help of his father, he used a neighbor’s small tractor to skid the wood to Horseshoe Bay, where it was rafted and towed across Lake Superior to mills in Wisconsin. In later years, the rafting operation moved to the Grand Marais harbor.

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Following the Fourth of July Blowdown in 1999, Johnson was hired by property owners at McFarland Lake to clean up the mess. | COURTESY OF DUANE JOHNSON wouldn’t take any more because loggers weren’t removing all of the limbs from the logs.

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“I called them up and said I would give them $5 for every limb they found on my wood,” he said.

It was a bold statement. The mill told him to send a load and they would check it out. They soon called back and said they would accept all of the wood he sent to them.

“I’ve always been neat with my logging. That’s my priority,” he said.

As an example, he always cuts his stumps close to the ground. One reason is so he can drive over them without damaging his equipment. In the winter, he kicks the snow away from trees he is about to cut so he can saw close to the ground. When the snow becomes deep, he carries a shovel to clear it away.

“It’s more work to shovel out a tree than it is to cut it down,” he says.

“I’ve shoveled an awful lot of snow in my life.”

This attention to detail has paid off with a sterling reputation for quality work. He hasn’t purchased a state or federal timber sale for at least 25 years. He works with private landowners who ask him to log their property, all within 20 miles of his home.

“I still haven’t run out of customers,” he says.

Stories In the winter, deer are attracted to logging sites to browse on the freshly fallen treetops. Johnson was working when over a dozen deer bounded

right past him, some close enough to touch. He wondered what was going on when suddenly a large wolf appeared. The animal came toward him and stopped about 75 feet away.

“I told him, ‘Come on, I’ve got my saw and I’m ready for you,’” Johnson says. “He stood there for a moment, then he turned and left.”

“I thought they would cut it off and be done with it, but they sent me to Duluth,” he said.

The doctor in Duluth reattached the toe with two pins, “like 8 penny finishing nails.” Johnson cut a hole in an old boot to accommodate the injured toe and capped it with a plastic container so he could return to work.

In all of his years in the woods, that was his most unusual wildlife encounter. However, he’s noticed one big change in local wildlife: today’s comparative lack of biting insects.

“I asked the doctor why it didn’t hurt,” he says. “He told me I was in shock and to just wait, because it would … I’m still waiting.”

“Thirty or forty years ago, the black flies and mosquitoes were terrible. The hardest part of summer was fighting the bugs,” he says. “When I’m out there now, there are no bugs.”

A Good Life

Although logging is dangerous work, Johnson has avoided serious injury, although he has had a couple of mishaps.

He began wearing a hard hat about 20 years ago after he woke up sitting in the snow and spitting blood, after being struck by an errant limb. Years later, while wearing a hard hat, he was struck so hard by a falling limb that it split his top plate in half.

“The dentist put in a piece of steel so it wouldn’t happen again,” he quips.

Then, there was the time he nearly cut off his big toe and kept working until he finished what he was doing.

Since he only saw a little blood in the snow and his foot didn’t hurt all that much, he wasn’t aware of what he’d done until he took off his boot at home. His big toe was hanging by a flap of skin. He asked Virginia to get him a clean sock and take him to the hospital in Grand Marais.

Johnson says carpentry comes naturally to him. He began building cabins as a boy. While in high school, he built a cabin for his mother to rent out during his Easter vacation. Many of his cabins still exist in the Hovland area, including one he built while he was a sophomore in high school. All of the lumber for his early cabins was sawed by hand.

His straightforward approach to logging has served him well.

“I do everything the way I’ve done it for the last 30 or 40 years,” he says.

“I don’t have any push-button machines.”

What he does have is a loving wife and large family of children and grandchildren. Hard work allowed Virginia and him to raise “six hungry kids.” While other men his age have long been enjoying their retirement, it is hard to envision Johnson whiling away his days. Out in the woods is where he wants to be.

Slowing the Spread

of Invasive Plants Invasive plants can spread by hitching a ride on your gear and boots, or by traveling on other animals. | STOCK Have you ever encountered a patch of Canada thistles along a hiking trail? It’s discouraging to see these and other harmful invasive plants in our wild place. But Canada thistles are only one of the more common invasive plants that can spread along our trails. Many others can hitch a ride on our boots, animals and gear.

place to start is the “dirty dozen” invasive plants listed here:

Once you realize that you could be accidently moving harmful invasive species, the first step to avoid doing so is adopting simple action steps to stop unwanted hitchhikers. Invasive plants are most commonly spread by their seed. Picking the weed seeds off your dog and shoe laces can slow their spread. If mowing or grooming a trail, pay attention to the places on your equipment where weed seeds and other plant debris tend to collect. Blow or brush out these areas before moving to a new site. If you bike or use ATVs, they, too, can collect plant debris and inadvertently spread harmful plants. Small boot brushes used to clean the soles of your hiking boots, also work well on bike tire treads and ATVs. The motto to remember is Come Clean, Leave Clean.

Garlic mustard Alliaris petiolate

Insect and disease pests that attack our forest trees are most commonly spread in firewood or other untreated wood with the bark attached. Immature insects can hide under the bark or deep in the wood and if the wood is not burned right away, these larvae can complete their lifecycle and emerge as adults to mate and attack more trees. Disease agents infect tree bark or vascular tissue where they come into contact with various kinds of insects. Whether the insects are boring into the tree or feeding on the sap, they can carry fungal spores from one tree to another. The best prevention measures are 1) buy only local or certified firewood unlikely to introduce a new tree pest and 2) remove and destroy any infested trees found before the infestation can spread. The motto to remember for tree pests is Buy Local or Certified Firewood.

The next step is to recognize the invasive species that occur in your area. A good

Common Herbaceous Invasive Plants Spotted knapweed Centaurea stoebe Wild Parsnip Pastinaca sativa Common tansy Tanacetum vulgare Canada thistle Cirsium arvense Leafy spurge Euphorbia esula

Harmful Woody Invasive Plants Common buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica Glossy buckthorn Flangula alnus Japanese knotweed Polygonum japonica Japanese barberry Berberis thunbergii Exotic honeysuckle Lonicera spp

[TOP LEFT] Spotted knapweed.

Oriental bittersweet Celastrus orbiculatus The first six listed above can easily hitch a ride on your gear. They all reproduce primarily by seed and their seeds attach themselves to fur, socks, shoelaces, pant cuffs, mowers, trail grooming equipment, etc. and are thus spread long distances with the help of people. These are the ones we can most easily address by cleaning our gear before moving to a new site.

Woody invasive plants can harm our forests and woodlands, and were introduced as ornamental plants for home landscapes.

All but knotweed are spread by birds feeding on berries commonly found in town.

Knotweed can also be found in town. But rather than producing berries, it produces stem and root fragments that can resprout if dumped off site or moved downstream in flood waters. These are the plants that should be replaced with native species when found in town and reported when found in our woodlands. The motto here is If Your See It, Report It.

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[BOTTOM LEFT] Common buckthorn.

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[ABOVE] Canada thistle.

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Fortunately, checking and reporting the occurrence of invasive species has gotten a lot easier. Www.eddmaps.org, sponsored by a large coalition of state and federal organizations, provides an interactive map where you can look up those species that occur in your area. Once you select your state or county, you can continue to click on the point of interest and the map will zoom in until you can see individual records. Once you sign-up for a free account, you can report your own sightings online and attach photos. It also provides a mobile application that you can use on your smart phone. The application is free and

easy to use. You can customize the application by downloading a list of those species you are concerned about, and it will give you a library of species including photos and handy tips to identify each one.

For more information on these invasive species and the steps needed to prevent their spread, visit www.playcleango.org.

Photos provided by www.forestryimages.org.

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By Breana Roy

Studio Tours and Art Festivals September; the official start of autumn.

The leaves have begun their transition.

Beautiful hues of red, yellow and orange create breathtaking scenery; an art display in itself. To celebrate, why not take a scenic tour along the lake, while participating in the Crossing Borders Studio Tour and the Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Tour. Also this month is the Ely Harvest Moon Festival, Sept. 9-11, and the Grand Marais Art Colony Plein Air festival, Sept. 9-16.

Lily Winter has been creating jewelry since 2005. | LILY WINTER

Doug Jackson loves to create wooden carvings and furniture. | DOUG JACKSON

“Ravens” by Julie Crabtree can be found at the Ely Harvest Moon Festival. | JULIE CRABTREE

“Spring Castle Danger” painting by Sandi Pillsbury Gredzens. | SANDI PILLSBURY GREDZENS

Lake Superior 20/20 Marvel in the artistic talent showcased during the free, self-guided Lake Superior 20/20 tour, taking place between Gooseberry Falls and Duluth, Sept. 23-25. Glass, woodwork, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, jewelry and ceramics will be shown, demonstrated and offered for sale. Artists include Gail Rosenquist, Rose Kadera Vastila, Doug Jackson, Lily Winter, Sandi Pillsbury Gredzens, and more. www.lakesuperior2020.com 20

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Gail Rosenquist creates wheel-thrown porcelain and stoneware clay vessels. | GAIL ROSENQUIST

This turquoise pitcher was crafted by Rose Kadera Vastila. | ROSE KADERA VASTILA

Crossing Borders Visit six art studios along Lake Superior, from Two Harbors to Grand Portage, with the Crossing Borders free selfguided studio tour. Celebrating its 20th year, this year’s tour will include Blue Skies Glassworks, and Cooter Pottery and Hand Weaving in Two Harbors; Last Chance Fabricating in Lutsen; Betsy Bowen Studio in Grand Marais; Lee and Dan Ross in Hovland; and Ningii-Ohitoomin Ojibwe Art Gallery in Grand Portage. Studios are open daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m, Sept. 23-Oct. 2. www.crossingbordersstudiotour.com

Plein Air artists can be found outdoors. | BREANA ROY

EXHIBITS Sept. 1-Oct. 22

Collection from Various Artists Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org

Sept. 3-Oct. 9 Clay and stone sculptors Dan and Lee Ross will be featured at the Crossing Borders studio tour. | DAN & LEE ROSS

Fine Art Display Baggage Building Arts Centre, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca

Through Sept. 9

Paint du Nord Duluth Art Institute Galleries www.duluthartinstitute.org

Sept. 9-16

Plein Air Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Sept. 9-Nov. 6

Thunder Bay Potters’ Guild 40th Anniversary Juried Exhibition (reception Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.)

Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca

Through Sept. 11

Jean Ritchie Monahan Retrospective Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.johnsonheritagepost.org

Marcie McIntire will be one of many fiber artists featured during the Crossing Borders tour. | MARCIE MCINTIRE

Sept. 17-Nov. 13 Michael Tonder creates “icy” glass sculptures. | MICHAEL TONDER

Breana’s Pick

Plein Air Exhibition (reception Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.)

Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Through Sept. 18

Sue Coe and Warrington Colescott: All This Is True Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth www.d.umn.edu/tma Jeffrey T. Larson: Domestic Space Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth www.d.umn.edu/tma

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Brent Kusterman: From the Basement Duluth Art Institute www.duluthartinstitute.org

Elephants symbolize many things, such as patience, strength, wisdom and loyalty. In some cultures, elephants with their trunks up are considered good luck. As an elephant lover, I’m excited to showcase these beautiful emerald and silver elephant earrings by Christine Burnes, available at Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery in Lutsen. Visit www.kahneetah.com for more info.

David Everett: Rust & Flow Duluth Art Institute www.duluthartinstitute.org Adam McCauley: Fragments/Memory Duluth Art Institute www.duluthartinstitute.org

Sept. 22-Nov. 16

Sept. 24, Saturday Fall Gallery Hop 11 a.m. Duluth www.duluthgalleryhop.com

Through Sept. 25

Arthur Shilling: The Final Works Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca The Art of Adornment: Selections from the Permanent Collection Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca

Sept. 30, Friday

Annual Art Auction 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca

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Plucked from the Heart of the Shore

BY CASEY FITCHETT

With a name and sound that make most people do a double take, Plucked Up String Band is one of the newer beloved groups in the Grand Marais area. An original “alternative bluegrass” vibe and combination of talents draw crowds both locally and at gigs as far away as Montana.

Dobroist Bill Hansen individually recruited most of the members over a span of about nine months. After getting the consent of each musician to be added to the roster, the group began figuring out how to weave their respective styles and contributions together. The end result was not quite was Hansen had originally intended.

“There’s good chemistry and it’s really fun.

Noyce brings this harmonic sense; he’s got a really sophisticated sense of harmony. Will’s an amazing wordsmith. Amanda’s got a beautiful sense of melody,” touts Bill. “When you put those three together, it’s really special. It’s a unique combination of skills that really works.”

The group of six includes the aforementioned Bill Hansen and Will Moore along with Elliot Noyce on mandolin and vocals, Matt Nesheim on banjo and vocals, Kieran Scannell on drums, and Amanda Hand as a vocalist.

“He wanted it to be really old-school and traditional, almost spiritual-type stuff,” said bassist and vocalist Will Moore. “Elliot Noyce came in and said ‘I have five original songs’ and it all changed.”

Plucked Up String Band welcomes the opportunity to travel and share their sound outside of the North Shore. A recent trip to Montana involved eight gigs in nine days at breweries, coffee shops and pubs. It was capped off by a successful stop at the Ashland Folk Festival at Northland College.

Despite the different direction, Hansen has been nothing but pleased with the group he formed just over a year ago.

“It was really fun. The total smartphone culture was obvious. There were like five people there when we started playing. They got on

“It’s a unique combination of skills that really works.” their phones and soon there were about 200 kids that came out of their dorms dancing their tails off and screaming at us,” mused Hansen.

The evolution of the group’s sound has also meant a shift in their ratio of originals and covers. Original songs were the most common at the first gigs, then there was a shift to an equal number of originals and covers. Now, the group has settled on somewhere close to two originals to every cover song. Even when they play covers, uniqueness is a key theme.

“My goal is to never play a cover song that’s been covered in [Grand Marais],” explains Noyce. “We keep originality in mind all the time and try to make it different, even the songs we cover. Even the songs we are writing together are getting more intricate and more detailed.”

So what’s next for Plucked Up? Short term upcoming gigs include afternoon sessions at Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais on September 2nd and 8th, an evening playing in the Lutsen Resort Lobby on the 3rd, as well as a Friday afternoon slot during the annual Radio Waves Music Festival at the Grand Marais Recreation Area and Campground on the 9th.

If you can’t make the local shows, keep an eye out for them on a festival circuit next year.

“Our goal for next year is to keep playing locally, which we love, and play some festival dates. We crushed it at Ashland and got invited back everywhere in Montana. If any festival promoters are reading, they can call us up,” said Hansen.

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HOT AIR BALLOON FEST July 23-24 Admission is free for the Hot Air Balloon Festival, which will take place at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. | DANNY O’HARA

H

ave you ever wanted to ride a hot air balloon? Now is your chance.

The annual Duluth Hot Air Balloon Festival will be in Bayfront Festival Park and offer numerous family-friendly attractions, including hot air balloon rides, a craft beer tent, food, live music, vendors, kids activities, and a family kite fly. With more than 20,000 attendees, this event has something for everyone. And the best part? Free admission!

Gates will open at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept.

16, and begin with a balloon launch at 5 p.m. (weather contingent) and an opening ceremony event at 7 p.m., featuring a Moon Glow. A Moon Glow is the process by which the balloons inflate and the burners fire and fill up the balloons, making the balloons glow like jack-o-lanterns. If the wind is above 9 mph, then the balloonists will remove the envelopes (the actual balloon itself) and do a basket burn, shooting flames as high as 20 feet into the air.

Balloons will be launched between either 7-7:45 a.m. or 5-5:45 p.m. each day (weather dependent). If unable to launch due to weather, tethered hot air balloon rides will be given. | DANNY O’HARA 24

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Students from local middle and high schools will be launching “weather balloons” at roughly noon each day, and the Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth will host a free Family Kite Fly on Saturday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free kites for the kids will be provided.

The Craft Brew Village will be returning to this year’s festival, showcasing microbreweries and brew pubs from around the region. The village will be open on

Friday from 4-9 p.m., and Saturday from noon-9 p.m.

Also runnung in conjunction with the festival is the 5k Tropicolor Color Run; known as “the happiest 5k on the planet.” It will take place at Bayfront Festival Park on Sunday, Sept. 18. Registration is required.

Don’t miss your chance to witness balloons ascending over the Lake Superior shoreline. For more info on the festival, visit www.kernz.com/balloon.

Ann Reed September 24 7:30 p.m.

Arrowhead Center for the Arts

51 W. 5th St. Grand Marais Adult: $18 Youth (18 & under): $5

Tickets at tix.com (no fees) or at door. www.northshoremusicassociation.com

The Hymers Fair features live entertainment of all kinds. | RANDY CREIGHTON

FALL SUPERIOR TRAIL RACES

Sept. 9-10 This challenging race offers multiple distances including; 100, 50, and 26.2 miles. And if the distance isn’t challenging enough, the terrain is. It is a rocky, rooty, and rugged single-track trail. The race is located on the Superior Hiking Trail in the Sawtooth Mountains. Each race will finish at Caribou Highlands in Lutsen. www.superiorfalltrailrace.com

RADIO WAVES MUSIC FESTIVAL RASC SKY GAZING

Sept. 2-4 The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC)–Thunder Bay Centre is inviting people to join them for a weekend of sky gazing at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. It will be held over Labor Day weekend and free presentations will be offered each evening. On Friday, Sept. 2, there will be an informative talk about the basics of astronomy and more information about the wonders of the sky will be held on Saturday. On Sunday, hands-on instruction will be available for people wanting to learn about night photography. Viewing equipment will be provided. To learn more about the RASC, contact Brendan Roy at novationheart@hotmail.com.

HYMERS FALL FAIR

Sept. 4-5 The village of Hymers, near Thunder Bay, will host their annual classic country fair. There will be huge locally grown pumpkins, cattle and horse shows, games, live entertainment, and more. This year’s theme is Blue Jeans N’ Country Dreams. www.hymersfair.com

Sept. 9-11 WTIP’s 9th annual Radio Waves Music Festival in Grand Marais will present three days of live music, held at the Rec Park. There will be a diverse mix of local and regional artists and bands, such as SkyBlue Trio, the Fish Heads, Plucked Up String Band, Jim and Michele Miller, and more. Admission is available at the gate and tickets are $10 per day or $20 for the weekend. Children 12 and under are free. www.wtip.org

HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL

Sept. 9-11 Enjoy the fall weather and beauty in Ely for the Harvest Moon Festival. There will be 125 local and regional artists and craftsmen showcasing original arts and crafts. This is a three-day festival filled with art, food, entertainment and activities for the whole family. www.ely.org

Join us for Sunday Brunch 8am - 2pm Breakfast (8:00-10:30) Lunch (11:30-4) Dinner (5:30-8:00) Afternoon Tea (2:30-4:30)

Paper Crafting/Fiber Arts by the Fireplace Weekend November 3-5, 2016

Give your creative side a vacation! Bring the tools of your craft.

You will be able to set up for the entire weekend and work non-stop if you desire. Demonstrators will be on-site featuring different techniques and tools, and they will be available for help.

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The Tropicolor Color Run is known as the “happiest 5k on the planet.” | SUBMITTED

GRAVEL CONSPIRACY BIKE RIDE

Sept. 9-11 This free ride will take 75 co-conspirators on a three-day journey through gravel and dirt roads. This year’s race will begin near Silver Bay and loop around Ely, with mandatory stops along the way. The event is meant to be challenging, but also give the riders a chance to hangout after a day full of riding. www. gravelconspiracy.blogspot.com

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flatables. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase items from local artists and crafter pavilions, such as jewelry, soaps, clothing, postcards, art, and more. www.for twilliambusinessdistric t.com /events

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Sept. 10, Saturday Head over to the Community Auditorium in Thunder Bay to hear country singer-songwriter Billy Currington on his Summer Forever tour. Some of his hits include, “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” “People Are Crazy,” and “We Are Tonight.” Concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online. www.tbca.com

DANCE TIL’ THERE IS NO MORE

Sept. 10, Saturday The Violence Prevention Center in Grand Marais is hosting “Dance ‘Til There Is No More” during the Radio Waves Music Festival, from 11 a.m.5 p.m. Dancers will be collecting pledges to support the VPC’s work to eliminate domestic and sexual violence. www.violencepreventioncenter.org Sponsored by Mark D. Consulting, LLC Serving Businesses and Residential Customers.

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Sept. 9-16 Venture outside and you may see local artists hard at work, drawing or painting their surroundings for the Plein Air competition. Artists can be spotted anywhere from the Canadian Border to Schroeder. There will also be opportunities to take classes with Dan Wiemer or Bonnie Paruch at the Grand Marais Art Colony. The Plein Air exhibit will be held at the Johnson Heritage Post and Grand Marais Art Colony from Sept. 17-Nov. 13. www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

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Sept. 10, Saturday Enjoy a celebration of food, music and art with the Fort William Fall Street Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

This free family-friendly event will offer live entertainment, a culinary market featuring an array of foods for every palate, a children’s area with pony rides, Shriner’s train rides, clowns, face painters and in-

LAKE SUPERIOR HARVEST FEST

Sept. 10, Saturday The Duluth Harvest Festival is celebrating 23 years of connecting producers and consumers. There will be music, food, and crafting. There will also be information about beekeeping, composting, and backyard chicken-raising.

The event will be held at Bayfront Festival Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.sfa-mn. org/harvest-festival

CARIBOU CHARITY RIDE

Sept. 11, Sunday The 7th annual Caribou Charity Ride was created for people to challenge themselves while contributing

to the Northern Cancer Fund. There are three different races to choose from; a 50k, 75k, or 100k. All you need to participate is a bike, certified helmet, and determination. All rides start at the Best Western Nor’Wester Resort Hotel on Highway 61 and travel through Oliver Paipoonge Township near Thunder Bay. www.cariboucharityride.com

UNPLUGGED XV

Sept. 15-18 The North House Folk School in Grand Marais presents the annual Unplugged Festival, featuring eight singer-songwriters performing live music under the big top. There will also be crafts available, with more than 10 courses to choose from. www.northhouse.org

NORTHSHORE INLINE MARATHON

Sept. 17, Saturday Be a part of the largest inline marathon in North America this summer by joining the 2.2 mile Inline Marathon in Duluth. This North Shore course follows the same scenic course used for Grandma’s marathon. Races with shorter distances will also be held, including a kids sprint. www.northshoreinline.com

BOOYA HARVEST FESTIVAL

Sept. 17, Saturday The fourth annual Booya Fest in Finland will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 and feature crafts, vendors, live music, the famous bowl of Booya and Bread, and more. There will also be a car show, sponsored by Don’s Auto & Towing. The festival will be held at the Clair Nelson Community Center

The Inline Marathon follows the same course as Grandma’s Marathon. | SUBMITTED from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.facebook.com/ booyaharvestfest

THE COLOR RUN

Sept. 18, Sunday The “Happiest 5k on the Planet” is returning again to Duluth during the Hot Air Balloon Festival. The run takes place at 9 a.m. and will include a post-celebration at noon. The Color Run promotes a healthy life style, happiness, and giving back. Color runners of all skill levels are encouraged to join the event. www.thecolorrun.com

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20th Anniversary!

North Shore Autumn Studio Tour & Sale Fri., Sept. 23—Sun., Oct. 2 10 am to 6 pm Daily Everyone Welcome!

Enjoy the fall colors and meet the artists in their studios.

Featured this year are sculpture, jewelry, printmaking, pottery, beadwork and much more!

Blue Skies Glassworks

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The North House Folk School’s Unplugged Festival features eight singer-songwriters and more than 10 workshops. | SUBMITTED

DULUTH HAWK FESTIVAL

Sept. 18-20 This annual festival held

by Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth celebrates the fall bird migration. There will be field trips, workshops, presentations, social gatherings and more, to showcase why Duluth is one of North America’s best places to experience the fall bird migration. Registration is required for this event. www.hawkridge.org

ELY MARATHON

Sept. 23-24 Sign up for one of three Ely runs. The Northern Lights 5k Glow Run will be held on Friday, Sept. 23; runners, walkers, wheel chairs, and families with strollers are all welcome. The Natures Full Marathon (26.2 miles) and Boundary Waters Bank Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24. www.elymarathon.com

FALL COLORS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Sept. 20-Oct. 2 Photographers of all skill levels may attend this fall weekend workshop. Barry Wojciechowski will be leading the workshop, which covers various topics, including techniques for sunrise and sunset photography, mastering histogram, and camera setting and controls. Activities include walks to scenic shoot locations and trails around Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, and personal feedback. www.superiorvisits.com

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CROSSING BORDERS STUDIO TOURS

Sept. 23-Oct.2 The Crossing Borders Studio Tour offers a unique experience, allowing the public to participate in a free self-guided tour through a select group of professional artist studios, located along the North Shore of Lake Superior. This year’s show will feature stone sculptures, Ojibway art work, pottery, jewelry and much more. Studios will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. www.crossingbordersstudiotour.com

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ANN REED CONCERT

Sept. 24, Saturday The North Shore Music Association in Grand Marais is excited to host Minnesota singer-songwriter Ann Reed. Many things make her unique, such as she primarily plays a 12 string guitar.

Reed also donates up to 25 percent of her tour bookings to organizations that address women and children. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.tix.com. www.northshoremusicassociation.com

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Sept. 27, Tuesday Come on down to Thunder Bay on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. for a chance to win at The Price is Right.

Classic games from this popular show will be played, such as Plinko, Cliffhangers, the Big Wheel, and even the Showcase.

Must be 18 years or older to participate. www.tbca.com

The Ely Marathon will take place Sept. 23-24 and consist of three different races. | SUBMITTED

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Share your love of French culture with three days of music, arts, food and activities for the whole family with the Franco Festival, Sept. 2325, held at the new Francophone Centre.

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April 25-Oct. 9

Sept. 4-5

Mentor Residency Workshops Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Hymers Fair Hymers, Ontario www.hymersfair.com

Sept. 5, Monday Labor Day

Sept. 1, Thursday Monroe Crossing

AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.afscmemn.org

7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Center For the Arts, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com Bird Banding Demo 7 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org

Sept. 6, Tuesday

David Crosby 7:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium www.tbca.com

Sept. 7, Wednesday

Sept. 1-4

Free: Adult Mental Health First Aid 8 a.m. Ely Folk School www.elyfolkschool.org Sutter Brothers 3:30 Ely Public Library www.elylibrary.org Tea with Dr. Karen I. Halbersleben: English Royal History Naniboujou Lodge, Grand Marais www.northshorecampus.org

Duluth Superior Pride Festival Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.dspride.com

Sept. 1-5

Ashland County Fair Fairgrounds, Marengo, Wisc. www.ashlandcofair.org

Sept. 2, Friday

Blood Drive 8:30 a.m.

Jaycee Club, Ely www.mbc.org Drum Superior—Community Rhythm Band 7 p.m.

Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors

Sept. 8, Thursday

Celebrating 25 Years 1:30 p.m. 55 Plus Centre, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca Plucked Up String Band 4 p.m.

Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com Sutter Brothers 6:30 p.m.

Two Harbors Public Library www.twoharborspubliclibrary.com The Fellow Travelers 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 2-3

Agate Bay Homemade Crafters Sale Little Red Schoolhouse, Larsmont www.larsmont.org Bug House 9 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 3, Saturday

Muffin Man: Stories for Young Children 11 a.m. Drury Lane, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com Free: Clay with Maggie Anderson 1 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Harbor History Walking Tour 1 p.m. Cook County Historical Society Museum, Grand Marais www.cookcountyhistory.org Music on the Deck: J Squared & The Makers 6 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com

Sept. 3-4

Fest du Nord YMCA Camp du Nord, Ely www.dunord.org

Sept. 4, Sunday

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Plein Air Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Sept. 9, Friday

Customer Appreciation Night 5 p.m. The Blue Moose, Grand Marais www.thebluemoosemn.com Sutter Brothers 6 p.m.

Grand Marais Public Library www.grandmaraislibrary.org Tret Fure 7 p.m.

Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors Joe Paulik 7 p.m.

Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors www.castledangerbrewery.com

Sept. 9-10

Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m. Old-Fashioned Pie & Ice Cream Social Noon, Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com In Denial 2 p.m. Chippewa Park, Thunder Bay www.chippewapark.ca

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Sept. 8-15

Floydian Slip 9 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 9-11

Radio Waves Music Festival Sweethearts Bluff at Rec Park, Grand Marais www.wtip.org Harvest Moon Festival 10 a.m.

Whiteside Park, Ely www.ely.org

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Trunk & Tailgate Sale 9 a.m.

55 Plus Centre Parking Lot, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca Mural Fest & Car Show 9 a.m.

Historic Main Street, Ashland, Wisc. www.visitashland.com Outdoors Flea Market 9 a.m. CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay www.cle.on.ca Watercolor Class with Trish Hunter 9 a.m. Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org Guest Speaker 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org Lake Superior Harvest Festival 10 a.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.sfa-mn.org Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth www.nicegirlsofthenorth.com Doors Open Tour 10 a.m.

Venues throughout Thunder Bay www.doorsopenontario.on.ca Dr. Roger MacDonald Book Signing: Babe 11 a.m. Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org Dance ‘Til There Is No More 11 a.m. Grand Marais, Rec Park www.violencepreventioncenter.org Fort William Fall Street Festival 11 a.m. Fort William, Thunder Bay www.fortwilliambusinessdistrict.com Plein Air Paint 1 p.m. Lutsen Mountains www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Writer’s Salon with Lucie Amundsen: Locally Laid: How We Built a Plucky, Industry-changing Egg Farm—from Scratch 5 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com Billy Currington: Summer Forever Tour 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium www.tbca.com

Sept. 10-11

Drag Race & Car Show Duluth www.kernz.com

Sept. 11, Sunday

Kidney Walk & Awareness Fundraiser 10 a.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca Silver Anniversary Afternoon Tea 2 p.m. 55 Plus Centre, Thunder Bay (807) 684-3066 Joe Paulik 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 12, Monday

Membership Meeting with Speaker Nancy Waver 1:30 p.m. A. Paul & Carol Schaap Community Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com

Two Harbors Area Chamber Bean Bag Tournament 4 p.m. Two Harbors Depot rachel@twoharborschamber.com Green Dot Stakeholders Overview 6:30 p.m. Beaver Bay Community Center (218) 834-5924

Sept. 13, Tuesday

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

Sept. 14, Wednesday

Blood Drive 1:30 p.m. Silver Bay High School www.mbc.org Free Tree Care Workshop 6 p.m.

Grand Lake Community Center, Saginaw www.southstlouisswcd.org/forestry.html

Sept. 15, Thursday

Blood Drive 9:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church, Grand Marais www.mbc.org Plein Air Quick Paint 4 p.m. Artists Point, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisartcolony.org United Way Chili by the Lake Cook-Off 5 p.m. Duluth DECC www.unitedwayduluth.org Webinar: Fall is in the Air 6 p.m.

International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org Gordon Thorne 7 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 15-18

Unplugged Festival

North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Light Duluth Teal Dinner Duluth DECC www.charleneslight.org Bay Street Film Festival Finnish Labour Temple, Thunder Bay www.baystreetfilmfestival.ca

Sept. 16, Friday

Artist Talks: Paint with Intention with Dan Wiemer 11 a.m. Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Full Moon Reading with Erin Watson 5 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com Open Mic & Art Show 7 p.m.

Oliver Road Community Centre, Thunder Bay, info@lccctbay.org Tree Party 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 16-17

Craft Brew Village Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.kernz.com Savour Superior Food & Drink Festival CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay www.savoursuperior.com

Sept. 16-18

Hot Air Balloon Festival Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.kernz.com/balloon Hawk Weekend Festival Hawk Ridge, Duluth www.hawkridge.org

Sept. 17, Saturday

Fray in the Bay: Superior Bay Race Barkers Island, Superior www.duluthkeelclub.com NorthShore Inline Marathon 9:15 a.m.

Duluth www.northshoreinline.com Booya Festival 10 a.m.

Clair Nelson Center, Finland www.facebook.com/booyaharvestfest Artist Talk: The Art of Seeing: Developing a Visual Literacy with Hazel Belvo 11 a.m. Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Writer’s Salon with Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux: The Marvelous Imagination of Katie Addams 5 p.m.

Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com Fireside Chat with Dan Wiemer 6 p.m. Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais www.sivertson.com DSSO: The Dream of America 7 p.m. Duluth DECC www.dsso.com

Sept. 17-Nov. 13

Plein Air Exhibition (reception Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.) Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Sept. 18, Sunday

The 5k Color Run Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.thecolorrun.com/locations/Duluth Exploring Our Routes Noon, County Park, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca Peter Arnstein: Classical Pianist 2 p.m. William Kelley Auditorium, Silver Bay www.northernlakecountyartsboard.com Timmy Haus 7:30 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 20, Tuesday

Wintering by Peter Geye 6:30 p.m. Two Harbors Public Library www.twoharborspubliclibrary.com

Sept. 21, Wednesday

Prosperity Northwest Business Forum & Tradeshow 11 a.m. Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay www.tbchamber.ca/events Fall Feast & Festival of Services 1 p.m. Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, Thunder Bay www.cle.on.ca Kevin Sherwin: Classical Guitar 6 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library www.grandmaraislibrary.org

Sept. 21-23

TreeSpeak 9 a.m. Blue Sky Community Healing Centre, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca

Sept. 22, Thursday

Science North presents Nerd Nite!

7:30 p.m. Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay www.redlionsmokehouse.ca Dallas Smith 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium www.tbca.com

Sept. 23, Friday

Wintering by Peter Geye 6 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library www.grandmaraislibrary.org Northern Lights Clubhouse 5k Glow Run 6:45 p.m. Ely www.ely.org

Sept. 23-24

Ely Marathon: 8390 Rod Portage www.elymarathon.com Barbara Jean & Chastity Brown 9 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 23-25

Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour 10 a.m. North Shore www.lakesuperior2020.com

Sept. 23-Oct. 2

Crossing Borders Studio Tour 10 a.m. North Shore www.crossingbordersstudiotour.com

Sept. 24, Saturday

Ely Marathon Activities Ely www.ely.org Chocoholic Frolic Ely www.ely.org Behold the Mug! Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais www.sivertson.com Craft Show 8 a.m. CLE Heritage, Thunder Bay www.cle.on.ca Walk for ALS 8:30 a.m. Masonic Temple, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca National Public Lands Volunteer Day 9 a.m. Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, www.d.umn.edu/boulder Octoberfest 9:30 a.m. CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay www.cle.on.ca Fall Gallery Hop 11 a.m. Duluth www.duluthgalleryhop.com McDougall’s Dream Fundraiser 1 p.m.

SS Meteor on Barker’s Island, Superior www.superiorpublicmuseums.org John Green: Late Summer Flowers on Ancient Rocks 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com Grammy Nominee Cory Chisel 8:30 p.m. Amici’s Event Center, Ely www.ely.org Ann Reed 7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.northshoremusicassociation.com

Sept. 28, Wednesday

Blood Drive 9 a.m. Two Harbors High School www.mbc.org Artist Talk: Merging Glass and Clay with Helen Otterson Noon, Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Learn Sign Language with Carole Flack 6 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library www.grandmaraislibrary.org Kalari Martial Arts Performance 6:30 p.m. Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca

Sept. 29, Thursday

Discussion with Mathison Law Firm’s Ruthanne Vos 5:30 p.m. Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org Billy Johnson 7 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Keynote Lecture with Carmela Langanse: 1000 Miles Apart 7:30 p.m.

Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca

Sept. 30, Friday

Annual Art Auction 8 p.m.

Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca

Sept. 30-Oct. 1

Agate Bay Homemade Crafters Sale Little Red Schoolhouse, Larsmont www.larsmont.org Gypsy Lumberjacks 9 p.m.

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Giant Digital Photography Workshop: Fall Colours Weekend Workshop Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario www.superiorvisits.com \Oct. 1, Saturday Tour d’Art Home Tour Fundraiser Noon, Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Daily Events

Scavenger Hunt North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org

Mondays

Nature Nook 10 a.m. Hartley Nature Center, Duluth www.hartleynature.org Songwriter Series 8:30 p.m.

Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com

Tuesdays

UMD Market Day Noon, UMD Campus www.umdmarketday.com Farmers Market & Artists Market 5 p.m. Whiteside Park, Ely www.ely.org Live Music 6 p.m. Poplar River Pub, Lutsen www.lutsenresort.com

Wednesdays

Country Market 3:30 p.m. Moose Hall on Fort William Road, Thunder Bay www.thunderbaycountrymarket.com Open Mic 5 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Timmy Haus 5 p.m. Moguls at Caribou Highlands, Lutsen www.caribouhighlands.com Howling Safari 8 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org Spotlight North: Live Music 8 p.m.

Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com

Thursdays

Live Craft Demos 10 a.m.

North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org

Local Food Market 4 p.m.

Grand Marais Community Center Finland Farmer’s Market 5 p.m.

Clair Nelson Center, Finland www. facebook.com/finlandfarmersmarket Live Music 6 p.m. Poplar River Pub, Lutsen www.lutsenresort.com Music by the Fire 6:30 p.m. Lutsen Resort www.lutsenresort.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com

Fridays

Live Craft Demos 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Timber Raising: A Crash Course in the Craft 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Live Music 4 p.m.

Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com Live Music 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com

Saturdays

Country Market 8 a.m. Moose Hall on Fort William Road, Thunder Bay www.thunderbaycountrymarket.com Cook County Farm & Craft Market 9 a.m. Senior Center Parking Lot, Grand Marais www.facebook.com/ccfarmandcraft Two Harbors Farmers Market 9 a.m.

Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors Live Craft Demos 10 a.m.

North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org

Kakabeka Farmers Market 10 a.m. Kakabeka Falls Legion www.kakabekafarmersmarket.ca Tour the North House Campus 2 p.m.

North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Live Music 4 p.m.

Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com Bronze Pour Demo 4 p.m. Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen www.lastchancefab.com Live Music 7 p.m. Cascade Lodge & Pub, Lutsen www.cascademn.com Music in the Lobby 7 p.m. Lutsen Resort www.lutsenresort.com What’s for Dinner? 7 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org Michael Monroe 7 p.m. Community Center Log Cabin, Grand Marais www.michaelmonroemusic.com Live Music 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com

Sundays

Live Craft Demos 10 a.m. North

House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Live Music 5 p.m. Moguls at Caribou Highlands, Lutsen www.caribouhighlands.com

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Centre Francophone, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca Gene LaFond & Amy Grillo 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

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The North Shore Dish Tasty Treats from Mom and Pop Operations By Maren Webb

Mom-and-Pop and family businesses have been a mainstay on the North Shore for generations. These homegrown operations take different forms, but families rallying together to provide excellent service and products is a common thread.

Many of these family operations produce unique edible items, from pure maple syrup to handmade chocolates and candy, to smoked Gouda cheese.

Just a few miles off Highway 61 in Lutsen you will find Caribou Cream, a maple syrup operation and shop run by Herb Wills. After growing up on a farm family, Herb made his way to the North Shore and has been producing award-winning maple syrup for over 30 years. Much like any farming family, Herb’s business has not only been a labor of love but also a family endeavor with help each spring as the sap runs and the syrup boils.

“It’s kind of fun and bonds us together,” said Wills. For the past 25 years, one of his nephews has been a steady presence, as the timing of the season works well with his own farming operation. As farming relies on the soil and climate, so too does maple syruping. The weather and soil are important to achieving delicious syrup, much like wine and other agricultural products. And as Herb reminds us, “we are blessed with the climate up here, with the big lake.”

Caribou Cream started in the early 1980s with 50 to 100 tapped trees. Today, it has grown to over 3,500 trees tapped each year. While the amount of syrup made has risen over the years, the fuel source for cooking has remained the same: wood. Many syrup operations switch to oil as a fuel as they grow in capacity, yet some argue they lose a certain something in their final product. Sourced locally in the area, the mix of maple and birch provide Herb with his fuel source for cooking down the sap into flavorful maple syrup.

During cooking, a wheelbarrow of wood is needed every seven minutes. The stacks of firewood outside the shop are a reminder of not only the reliance on the maple trees for their flowing sap but also for the fuel they provide after their lifespan is reached.

While Herb hasn’t embraced a switch to oil, he does use a technology called reverse osmosis to achieve a high quality syrup while reducing the wood consumption by half through removing extra water from the sap before cooking.

The shop is open to the public all day

Located in Lutsen, Caribou Cream has been producing award-winning maple syrup for over 30 years. | HERB WILLS every day, with maple syrup products, hand-harvested wild rice, and handmade items. Caribou Cream maple candy and maple sugar are great finds, in addition to the traditional syrup options. Another popular product is Grade B maple syrup, which is often preferred for cooking and other kitchen uses for its stronger flavor.

A new product to look out for soon is Herb’s new Maple BBQ Rub, for those barbecue fans.

The Caribou Cream store, located at 558 Caribou Trail, Lutsen, is run on the honor system, so Herb may or may not be there to greet you. Several local stores also carry the maple syrup. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/cariboucream.

called Canelake’s Candies in 1905 in Virginia, Minnesota, which is still in operation. Great!Lakes Candy Kitchen uses the same recipes and traditional techniques and methods that the family has used for generations.

Knife River is home to Great!Lakes Candy Kitchen. These third and fourth generation candy makers learned the trade from their father/grandfather John Canelake, whose father Gust founded a candy store

“Our family candy history is the key to our success and we always use the same fine ingredients,” said Pamela Canelake Matson, one of the family members that founded the shop.

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For those interested in the history of the shop and trade, Great!Lakes has a display in the store with some Canelake’s Candies memorabilia, as well as some of the antique candy machines still used to make hard candies.

The shop, open May through December, has a wide variety of handmade chocolates and popular candies. The chocolate-dipped sea salt caramels and pecan turtles are customer favorites, made on-site. Another favorite is their caramel and chocolate dipped pretzels, the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy. The family also makes caramel apples and uses local honey-crisp apples each fall when available. In the winter, Great!Lakes gears up for the holiday season and makes candy canes and ribbon candy on antique candy machines from the early 1900s. If you visit Knife River for the Julebyen festival in early December, pop on in to see a demonstration. It’s another great time to stop in “as the whole store smells like peppermint,” said fourth generation candy maker, Andy Matson. They also make many other candies and chocolates, including fudge, brittles, Air Crunch, candy bars, lollipops, truffles, and more. In other words, something for everyone.

Now in their 10th year of operation, the Canelake/Matson family invites all to stop

by Great!Lakes Candy Kitchen, open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. seasonally (223 Scenic Drive, Knife River). Visitors are welcome to take a peek in the candy kitchen to see what’s cooking. They also offer online ordering from November 1 through December 20 at www.greatlakescandy.com.

North of the border is a family business that all cheese lovers should know: Thunder Oak Cheese Farm. Started by Jacob and Margaret Schep, who come from cheese-making families in Holland, Thunder Oak has been a family operation from the start. In 1981, the family emigrated from Holland and began a dairy farm outside of Thunder Bay. In 1995, they started the cheese business after successfully making cheese in a small vat in the milk house, realizing it was a way to involve both sons and their families in the operation. This was a natural fit with the family’s history:

Margaret’s mother was a world champion cheese maker and her brother and his wife still make cheese on the family farm in Holland. In 2007, son Walter and his wife Joanne took over the cheese making operation and their other son Martin and his wife Charmaine continued to operate the dairy farm. Both parents still help with the operations, John on the dairy farm and Margaret with the cheese operation.

This partnership of family and farm has been an ideal match, resulting in award-winning cheese made with their own milk. While Thunder Oak has a variety of cheeses and products to choose from, their aged cheeses are most popular during the cooler months. In the summer, their smoked Gouda and cheese curds are visitor favorites. They have many flavored cheese options, including jalapeno, dill, and sundried tomato. When asked which product he took the most pride in, owner Walter said, “I am most proud of our aged cheese because it is a more difficult cheese to get right and you don’t know if it worked out until you open it.”

Thunder Oak Cheese Farm is located about 30 minutes from the U.S./Canada border and 20 minutes from Thunder Bay (611 Boundary Drive). It is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit www.cheesefarm.ca.

U.S. visitors are able to bring the cheese across the border. Other family farms and operations nearby include Belluz Farms, Chocolate Cow, Gammondale Farm, and Slate River Dairy, which sell a variety of products, from fresh produce, including pick-your-own, to yogurt.

Whether you are in the mood for some handmade chocolates or some smoked Gouda, Mom and Pop operations are supplying our area with delicious options to try. These family businesses are the lifeblood of our area, so I hope you swing in and enjoy these beloved treats.

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John G. Canelake, second generation candy maker (son of Gust Canelake) is casting caramel for turtles with a metal funnel in the early 1960s. | SUBMITTED

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Andy Matson displays carmel apples. | SUBMITTED

The Thunder Oak Cheese Farm has been a family operation since they started in 1995. Pictured here are cheese wheels. | SUBMITTED

Restaurant Awards 2016

Last February, voting for the 2016 Reader’s Choice Restaurant Awards began, featuring 26 different categories, from Best Coffee to Best View. The winners were picked by our readers and the results were announced in June. Here are a few of the winning restaurants, proudly displaying their awards. We’ll feature the other winners in upcoming issues.

Dairy Queen—Best Kid-Friendly Menu Located downtown near Lake Superior, the Grand Marais Dairy Queen received the award for Best Kid-Friendly Menu. The kid’s menu entrée choices include chicken strips, a hotdog, or a cheeseburger, and side selections of fries, a banana or applesauce; not to mention the free kid’s meal ice cream treat. Call (218) 387-9809 for more info.

Bent Paddle Brewing Company

Vanilla Bean—Best Breakfast Located in Two Harbors, the Vanilla Bean restaurant is the winner of the Best Breakfast award. Menu options include oven-baked omelets, Grandma Bergman’s Swedish pancakes, Norwegian crepes, French toast, pesto eggs benedict, wild rice porridge, sweet rolls, and more. They also carry gluten-free bread. Breakfast is served from 7-11:30 a.m. The Vanilla Bean also serves lunch and dinner and is open daily until 9 p.m. Visit www.thevanillabean.com for more info.

Trail Center—Best Northwoods Character & Worth the Drive Located roughly 30 miles up the Gunflint Trail on Poplar Lake, Trail Center earned the award for Best Northwoods Character and Worth the Drive. Established in 1938 as a logging camp, Trail Center is now a restaurant, lodge, gas station and gift shop, but it has never lost the north woods feel. With a full menu, gorgeous location and fun atmosphere, Trail Center is the perfect place to grab lunch before heading out into the wilderness. For more info, visit www.trailcenterlodge.com.

CANOEING! FISHING! ATVs! DIRT BIKES! BICYCLES! Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery On the Harbor, Grand Marais, MN

August 26 - September 11

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Gene Ritchie Monahan Retrospective September 16-November 13

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Grand Marais Art Colony Plein Air Exhibit

The Knotted Pine Inn is located on Highway 1, only 5-1/2 miles NW of Isabella, 28 miles from U.S. Hwy 61, 35 miles Southeast of Ely.

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Lollygagger Pale Ale

by Eric Chandler Last year, I took my wife out on a date during Minnesota’s Give to the Max Day. The Bent Paddle Brewing Company hosted the Great Outdoors Party, which shut down the whole brewery. Outdoorsy people gathered to celebrate Duluth’s recreational blessings. Many groups set up booths, including the Duluth Cross Country Ski Club and Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS).

The brewers were generous to let active people hang out in their place, but there was more on the agenda. The owners of Bent Paddle handed a check for $9,147.92 to COGGS to help build the Duluth Traverse. When the 100mile mountain bike trail system is complete, the overall cost will be near $4 million.

The money came from an idea that’s unique in my experience. Bent Paddle partnered with Loll Designs (a Duluth manufacturer that’s also been very generous to outdoor projects) on a great idea: Lollygagger Pale Ale. This straightforward, balanced west-coast style drink comes in cans or on tap. The can features maps of Duluth bike trails, the COGGS logo, and a Loll Designs chair from their Lollygagger line. All cool. Even cooler is the text that says 5 percent of the sales are donated to COGGS for the Traverse. Their check came directly from their specialty seasonal beer.

This American pale ale is back on the shelves again this summer. So, go mountain biking.

Come back, take a load off in a Loll chair, and crack open a Lollygagger Pale Ale. You’re not just a beer drinker. You’re a dang philanthropist.

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The Colorful Story of the Carrot

By Kim Falter The history of the simple orange carrot is extensive and colorful. Fossil pollen has revealed its existence as far back as the Eocene period, around 55 million years ago. All carrots we see today are descendants of the wild carrot, which studies have shown probably originated on the Iranian plateau (present day Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran).

Northeast of the city of Tehran in Iran, exists the Dasht-e Haveej, or the Carrot Field, where it is believed carrots first made the shift from wild to cultivated status.

The wild carrot still exists and is a member of the Umbelliferae family, which also includes parsley, dill, cumin and parsnips. Exemplified by their common umbrella-like flower, the wild carrot looks very similar to its relative, the parsnip. White, thin, divided or “forked,” the wild carrot is bitter. It is believed that this common “weed” was not eaten as we do today, but rather the seeds were gathered and used medicinally as a diuretic, or as a spice.

In the beginning, it became apparent that under favorable conditions, the root of this plant grew larger and was edible. Under cultivation, the colors of this root vegetable began to transform as well. Back in Iran, humans began to manipulate the carrot. As a consequence, purple and yellow varieties began to emerge, as did a larger, more cylindrical root.

As it moved throughout the world, the carrot split into eastern and western varieties. Around the 10th century, the eastern purple and yellow carrots began to emerge in Asia. The progeny of these carrots then moved through the Mediterranean and made their way to Europe around the 16th century, where they parted ways and the western orange variety was born. It is in the Netherlands that the orange carrot is believed to have sprung. However, it was the French that created the long, sweet carrot we know and love today, as they altered the Dutch orange carrot into the varieties we buy in our grocery stores: the Chantenays, Nantes and Danvers.

Carrots are simple to grow in Minnesota. Quality soil, pH balance and proper spacing are important, yet it is primarily the depth of soil we have to contend with here in northern Minnesota, as we have a propensity for clay soil.

Raised beds can provide the depth necessary for proper growth. Sow your seeds directly in the garden three weeks before the last frost, and remember to thin. According to Rodale’s Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening, “Thin 1 inch apart when the tops are 2 inches high, and be thorough, because crowded carrots will produce crooked roots. Thin again 2 weeks later to 3-4 inches apart.” There are many varieties to choose from. Purple and yellow varieties are readily available now and fantastic for some variety in your diet. Short season varieties are ideal for our northern temperatures. Keep in mind that some carrots are ideal for storage, while others are best eaten soon after harvest.

Carrots are very rich in nutrients. One cup of carrots gives you more than the daily value of vitamin A and is a great source of biotin, vitamin K, fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Carrots really shine when it comes to their antioxidant properties. Loaded with phytonutrient antioxidants such as the carotenoids (beta-carotene and lutein) in your orange carrots, and anthocyanindins found primarily in purple carrots, these antioxidants are known for their potential to prevent cancer, as well as their ability to possibly improve vision and problems associated with cardiovascular disease.

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Carrot-Apple-Zucchini Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups sugar 1 ½ cup pecans, chopped 1 cup grated carrot 1 cup grated zucchini 1 apple, cored and chopped ¾ c up shredded, unsweetened coconut 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 cup olive or coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 2 muffin pans. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, pecans, carrots, zucchini, apple, coconut, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, beat eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Spoon into muffin tins and bake for roughly 25 minutes. Yields 24 muffins.

Carrot-Beet Pancakes with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

Moroccan Meatballs with Citrus-Glazed Carrots

Sauce: 12 ounces plain nonfat yogurt 4 tablespoons fresh dill 4 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, chopped Salt & pepper, to taste

2 teaspoons olive oil 3-4 large carrots, cut into 2-inch matchsticks 1 orange, juiced and zested 1 pound ground beef 1 egg 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ground coriander ½ tablespoon fresh mint 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¾ teaspoon cinnamon Salt & pepper, to taste

Pancakes: 6 beets, trimmed 4 carrots 4 teaspoons garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt 6 eggs Sauce: Mix yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Pancakes: Grate carrots and beets into a large bowl. Add garlic and salt and toss lightly. Mix in eggs.

Spray a skillet with cooking oil, or coat with olive oil, and heat to medium-high. Drop ¼ cup of mixture into skillet and flatten slightly. Repeat with other pancakes and cook 4 minutes on each side. Re-coat pan and repeat with remaining batter. Drizzle with yogurt-dill sauce.

In a skillet over medium heat, add carrots and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in orange juice and 1 teaspoon of zest.

Cover and simmer for 8 minutes, or until carrots are slightly softened. Remove from heat, but keep covered.

In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, garlic, herbs and spices. Mix well and shape into 12-15 meatballs.

Heat a skillet to medium and working in batches, add meatballs and cook 8 minutes. Make sure you brown evenly. Serve meatballs over glazed carrots.

WORKPLACE WELLNESS:

Better Health for the Employee and Business

Be Ready

By Amy Schmidt Workplace wellness is a movement people in the work force may hear about. For many years, large and successful businesses have known that the health and wellbeing of their employees contributes to overall business success; when employees are healthier, businesses have less turnover, employees are more productive, and businesses thrive. While not a new concept in the business world, what is new about workplace wellness is that more resources are becoming available to assist medium and small businesses in communities throughout the state, including Cook County.

Know your Risk Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. It is important to understand potential risks where you live.

What you can do: Bookmark weather.gov to stay informed on severe weather. Learn about CodeRed messages (www.co.cook.mn.us/index. php/cr), that will be sent to your phone during an emergency.

Workplace wellness is a concept that seeks to support employee health and create workplace environments that encourage positive lifestyle behaviors, such as increased physical activity, healthy eating, reduced tobacco exposure and reduced stress. While it remains important to focus on these healthy behaviors in areas such as clinics, schools, and communities, bringing wellness concepts into the workplace is an important and effective strategy for making health accessible to all people. According to a recent study, working adults spend at least half of their waking hours in their workplace, making it a convenient environment for promoting health and preventing disease.

Sponsored by businesses, nonprofits, and state and national agencies, worksite wellness programs are popping up all over the state. In Minnesota, nearly 55 percent of employers with 100 or more employees now offer some form of health promotion program. With everything from tobacco-free worksite policies, to walking meetings and increased breastfeeding support for working moms, businesses are working hard to bring wellness to their employees. By using strategies that change the policies, systems and environments in the workplace, long-term health benefits can be achieved.

And it’s paying off in more ways than one. Not only are employees and their families healthier overall, they report higher workplace morale and greater job satisfaction. This, in turn, means good things for the employers, including higher job retention rates, decreased sick days, reduced overall healthcare costs and claims, increased productivity and competitive recruiting status. In short, when wellness is at the front of worksite focus, everybody wins.

Take Action

Fortunately, the process doesn’t need to be as daunting as it might seem, nor does it necessitate a complete overhaul of the daily flow of a workplace. The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, with support from the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), will be starting a workplace wellness collaborative for local businesses and organizations interested in creating a healthier workplace this winter. Members of the group will receive support in creating healthier workplaces through assessment, development of a plan and sharing of experiences with other businesses during the roughly year-long process. For more information about the workplace collaborative, or if you are interested in joining the collaborative, please contact Hartley Newell-Acero at hartley@sawtoothmountainclinic.org or call 218-387-2330.

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Be an Example What you can do: Get involved with your local American Red Cross Chapter or train with a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

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Make sure that you and your family are prepared for an emergency.

What you can do: Clear brush, grass & tree limbs so your blue emergency number is visible to emergency responders. Prepare a disaster supply kit with supplies to ensure you can go for at least three days without electricity, water service, access to a supermarket, or other local services. Create a Family Emergency Plan, so that your family knows how to communicate during an emergency. Obtain a NOAA Weather Radio.

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A Tough Disease with an Easy Solution

By Amy Schmidt HPV is a short acronym for a really big deal. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that causes many of the preventable cancer deaths in our country. But, there’s hope. The HPV virus has an effective vaccine that is available to all youth, ages 11 to 26.

The reasoning for early vaccination is two-fold. First off, it’s best to protect kids from the virus before they’re ever infected. “Ideally, kids will have received the whole series of shots and the full spectrum of immunity before exposure,” Delfs said.

HPV is a virus spread through sexual contact or intercourse. HPV is incredibly common; most people will come into contact with the virus at some point in their lives.

However, many will never know they have it because, in most cases, the body naturally fights it off before health problems arise. But in the cases where the body’s immune system doesn’t kick in, HPV can cause health problems ranging from genital warts to abnormal pap smears to cancer.

Secondly, the HPV vaccine produces a higher immune response in preteens than in older adolescents. “The sooner the vaccine is given, the better the protection will be,” Delfs added.

While genital warts and abnormal pap smears are nothing to balk at, HPV-related cancers are another concern altogether. Last year, HPV-related cancers affected 17,500 women and 9,300 men. Life-altering at best and deadly at worst, these cancers are not to be taken lightly.

Because HPV is often “silent” until problems arise, an infected person can be unknowingly spreading the virus to others, quickly widening the circle of potential risk. But just as diseases like Tetanus and Hepatitis can be prevented with an immunization, the HPV vaccine is extremely effective in preventing infection. Available to all individuals, both male and female, ages 11 to 22, the HPV vaccine helps to prevent four of the strains most likely to lead to cancer.

The HPV vaccine is given in three doses at zero, one and six month intervals. Caregivers, teens and young adults should talk to their medical provider about receiving the vaccine. Research indicates the vaccine is extremely effective and long lasting. Side effects are rare, with the most common being mild and including pain and redness at the injection site, fever, dizziness and nausea.

Protecting your child, yourself, or a loved one from HPV and its potentially life-threatening complications is simple.

A three series shot is all it takes. Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has the HPV vaccine available. Call (218) 387-2330 today to schedule an appointment. More information on the HPV vaccine can be found at www.health.state.mn.us/ immunize.

“Many parents wonder why the vaccine is recommended for preteens,” said Jenny Delf, doctor at Sawtooth Mountain Clinic.

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When you leave a body of water: • Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment.

• Eliminate water from equipment before transporting.

• Clean and dry anything that comes into contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc).

• Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water.

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Flights available year-round from Grand Marais airport. Fall colors, moose sighting, gift certificates available.

Contact 218-370-0373 or 218-387-3024 for info.

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Northern Trails Camo and Fashion By Gord Ellis

Growing up a young man in northwestern Ontario, fashion wasn’t something that was always on the top of my radar screen.

My mother, however, had a natural sense of style and grace. She dressed well and always looked fantastic. She also made sure her oldest son was not dressed like a Raggedy Andy doll for school. In Grade 7, she was the only mother who sewed corduroy inserts into my bell bottoms. She also applied cool patches on my blue jean jacket and made sure shirts had flowers and other ornate designs. So it’s possible my interest in fashion came from her, at least in part.

Yet as a youth, camouflage clothing— for hunting or otherwise—was not on the radar screen or in the wardrobe. In fact, there was very little, if any, camouflage available, period. If you did see it, it was usually being worn by an American hunter or angler. They stuck out like sore thumbs.

And, to be honest, I don’t remember hearing many positive comments about camouflage clothing back then. One remark, made to me in the early 1980s by a hunter training instructor, was camouflage made people look like “Venezuelan terrorists.”

So how did camouflage become a “thing” in fashion? I can only speak from my experience, and that’s very much a Canadian point of view. In the mid to late 1980s, the media boom in both fishing and hunting was well underway; television, magazine and videos were everywhere. The people in the shows and on the pages were often wearing camouflage. It started to feel ok to want it. In 1986, I bought my very first reversible camouflage hunting jacket.

It had old style green “jungle camo” on the outside and blaze orange on the inside.

This became my fishing and hunting jacket, and even made a few magazine covers.

Over the next decade, the camouflage fabric and clothing market exploded and soon adorned all types of outdoor wear. At the same time, camo began to make a subtle creep into the regular fashion industry.

For the most part, the camouflage clothing fashion rage started with things like shorts and t-shirts. Musicians and especially rappers embraced camouflage clothing early, and kids began wearing it. I’ll never forget in the early 1990s, driving down Red River Road in Thunder Bay, and seeing a lovely young woman bundled up in a snow camo jacket and red mini skirt. It was something to see. Then, about a decade ago, my fashionable colleague at CBC radio in Thunder Bay, Lisa Laco, showed

Models from Canadian Camo Divas with some camo fashion. | GORD ELLIS up at the station with a very trendy camo skirt on. Camo was in fashion.

nice late fall camo pattern there. Yes, I bought them.

These days, seeing camouflage clothing on the street, or even when out for dinner, does not merit a head turn. The stuff is literally everywhere. This past summer, at the Thunder Bay Blues Fest, I’d guess that 1 out of 4 people in the crowd had some manner of camo on, whether it was shorts, a t-shirt, ball cap or bandana. A recent cursory glance through the racks at Intercity Mall in Thunder Bay revealed a mind boggling array of designer camouflage clothes.

Some of the stuff was pretty cool. The digital camo designs are especially unique and are found in every colour under the rainbow. Even Sears has joined the party.

While doing some research for this piece, I found a beautiful pair of chinos in a very

There are many company’s now that make camo-styled clothing that really is not meant for anything wearing out on the town. Or the bedroom. A quick Google search of “camo lingerie” will open even the most jaded eyes to the unique possibilities camouflage can offer. A couple of years ago, at a lodge near Red Rock, I stumbled upon a group of young women dressed to the nines in wedding and bridesmaid apparel. They were taking part in a photo shoot for the Thunder Bay based company “Canadian Camo Divas.”

The wedding clothing was cut traditionally enough, except for the liberal use of pink, black and green camouflage. The women looked smashing.

Not long after that, I co-hosted an event in Thunder Bay called the camo formal. It was a fund raiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association. People were invited to wear camouflage clothing to the dinner and there was also a fashion show. The fashions on display all included camouflage accents. The lovely co-host Mary Jean Cormier wore a sleeveless dress accented with a camouflage sash. My formal look was set off with a shimmering camo vest.

These days, slipping on a waterfowl jacket with bullrushes on it feels like getting dressed for work. The exotica of camouflage is no more, it is now just another part of modern culture.

The times have truly changed.

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Mama Loved to Worry

Eli, Greatness Begins

By Maryann Weidt & Illustrations by Rachael Balsaitis

By Michael D. Goldsmith and Marilyn Bibza Childress

Minnesota Historical Society, $16.95

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Life on Daisy Dell Farm can be worrying and baby Eli always manages to find mischief, which has turned Mama into a world-class worrywart. To cope, Mama channels her nervous energy into sewing, knitting, cooking, and keeping the family and livestock warm and well fed. But after Mama saves Eli from yet another predicament, she realizes that at some point, you need to start living and stop worrying; everything will turn out fine. This creative and fun kid’s book teaches youngsters that the best lesson is to share what you have and enjoy the folks you’re with.—Breana Roy

This inspirational novel by a Duluth author tells the near-future story of young baseball pitcher Eli McBrien and his secret ambition. Following the story are lists of comprehension and essay questions.—Shawn Perich

Cook County Recreational Trail System Map Produced by Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply $14.95

Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply has produced a comprehensive map of Cook County’s hiking trails and bike routes, printed on a durable, waterproof sheet. The map shows long routes, such as the Superior Hiking Trail and Border Route Trail, and has small inset maps showing short routes, such as hiking trails in state parks. The county’s network of numbered forest roads are also shown. It’s a valuable resource for the North Shore’s growing legions of trail users.—Shawn Perich

The Block by Wind Warrior Is a lake breeze putting a chill on your picnic? The Block by Wind Warrior is easy to set up and can withstand sustained winds of 35 mph. The Block covers 10 feet. Units can be combined to cover a larger area. Note, it must be placed on an unpaved surface so the supports can be pushed into the ground. When not in use, it can be stowed in a carrying case. www.windwarrior.com—Shawn Perich

WILSON LAKE for them. With all the food available to walleyes, it’s not unheard of for fish in the upper 20-inch range to be caught, either by biologists sampling the lake or by anglers.

“We hear of people catching them every now and then,” Paron said. feet. Minnesota DNR measured clarity at 18 feet in the most recent 2011 survey.

GAME SPECIES PRESENT: Walleyes, yellow perch and northern pike.

WALLEYES: Finland area fisheries supervisor Dean Paron said Wilson is usually worth a try for walleyes any time of the of open water season; winter walleye fishing tends to be pretty tough, as it is on a lot of lakes in the Superior National Forest.

The lake has strong numbers of walleye, though most fall in between 12 and 19 inches, “It has really good natural reproduction and plenty of forage for them to eat,” said Paron

WHY GO: It provides consistent walleye action during the open-water season, and there are camping opportunities as well.

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VITALS: This clear, 650-acre Lake County lake sits inside the Superior National Forest, about 11 miles northwest of Schroeder. Wilson has a maximum depth of 53

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It’s usually not hard to find some walleyes on Wilson. “There’s lots of structure to fish,” said Paron, noting that a favorite spot is around the big island out in the main basin and along the lake’s shoreline, which has a lot of rocky substrate.

While walleyes have a lot of different options on their dinner menu, yellow perch are probably the main food source

A FEW BIG PERCH: Wilson is one of those lakes in the area that not only provide yellow perch for predators such as walleyes, but also for anglers. The most recent DNR survey, done in 2011, turned up a number of fish longer than 8 inches; even one in the 12- to 14-inch category. Paron said lately, anglers have reported doing well catching perch in the evenings.

PIKE: Because the habitat favors perch and walleye reproduction more than it does northern pike—there’s not much of the early weeds pike need to spawn—the lake’s northern population is not great. But there are a few of the toothy critters in the lake, even a few over 30 inches. “It would not be a species I would target,” Paron said.

CAMPING: The U.S. Forest Service has a four-site rustic campground, with no fees charged, near the public access. There is a fire grate, picnic table and outhouse there, too. There is also one more campsite that is remote in the southwest corner of the lake’s main basin. That site, which is accessible by boat, has a fire grate, picnic table and latrine.—Javier Serna

Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island Story and photos by Elle Andra-Warner

Beside the current light on top of Lighthouse Point Hill (across the harbour from the Fortress) are the ruins of two previous lighthouses, one of these was Canada’s first, built by the French and lit in 1734 with codfish oil.

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rive the Cabot Trail scenic highway and it is easy to see why Cape Breton Island has been ranked No. 1 on the list of Top Island Destinations by Travel & Leisure, and the Cabot Trail as one of the world’s most beautiful roads. The island is 10,311 square kilometres (3,981 square miles) in size, and connected to the mainland Nova Scotia by the rock-filled “S”-shaped Canso Causeway over the Straits of Canso.

The Gulf of St. Lawrence is on its western and northern coasts, and the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern and southern coasts. While the population is only 135,000 (2011 census), it has a rich cultural history and diversity, beginning with the Mi’kmaq who have been here for thousands

of years and the Europeans that arrived after 1497 (particularly the Acadian and Scottish).

I’ve driven the Cabot Trail and it is truly the ultimate Canadian road trip.

After crossing the Canso Causeway, which links Cape Breton to the Nova Scotia mainland, and driving 140 km on the west Cabot Trail, we stopped at the small Acadian town of Cheticamp, to see the work of ‘hookers.’ This is considered the world’s capital of rug-hooking. First stop was at the world-famous Les Trois Pignons Cultural Centre, a ‘wow’ kind of place. The centre included wall-size, hand-hooked tapestries, including one titled “Centennial,”

created with 7 miles of yarn, 416 colours, 1.75 million stitches and covering 68 square feet. It also includes the wall-size U.S. Presidential History that displays 34 presidents and their seals.

Later, we had lunch at the Co-operative Artisanale Restaurant that serves true Acadian meals—cod fish cakes, fish chowder, chiard, and meat pie of shredded beef and pork between two tea biscuit crusts, served with cranberry sauce (my favourite). The servers wore traditional Acadian costume.

Continuing on the Cabot Trail, we stopped at the beautiful Inverness Beach, one of the best places to beachcomb

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[RIGHT] At Baddeck, statues honouring Mabel (Hubbard) Bell and Alexander Graham Bell are on the waterfront; a nearby plaque reads “Citizens of the World, Residents of our Community.” [FAR RIGHT] Along the Cabot Trail a “For Sale” sign entices drivers to a roadside stop with hand-crafted lighthouses, lobster traps and whirligigs.

for colourful sea glass (also called mermaid’s tears) originating from an ocean town dump that closed 50 years ago. Did you know that red and yellow are the rarest of sea glass? The gorgeous beach stretches for about a mile with pretty sand dunes and a boardwalk.

At Glace Bay, we visited the Cape Breton Miners Museum, where Abbie, a retired 70-year-old coal miner, in great storytelling style, told about his

48 years in mining. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, he told it as it is—the working reality of a miner’s life. He talked about the strong camaraderie among the miners working miles out under the Atlantic Ocean, the horror of methane gas explosions and his buddies who had died. And the big fire of 1984, where he was lucky to escape, but 15 men didn’t.

tion, what else would I do?” Abbie then invited our group to step back in history with him on an experiential quarter-mile underground tour of Ocean Deep Colliery, located beneath the museum building. The museum also houses an exhibit area, including a fascinating display about Fraser, the pit pony who worked underground for 20 years.

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Almost everywhere you go on Cape Breton Island, there are Ceilidhs (social gatherings) with traditional Gaelic folk music, singing, and even dancing, such as Glenora Distillery in Glenville (Canada’s first single malt whisky distillery), where each afternoon and evening there is a Ceilidh with fiddle and piano. The Barn at Normandy Inn in Margaree Valley is also famous for its fiddler concerts and Ceilidh dance.

There’s so much more to see and experience on Cape Breton Island. From sail-

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Wild Traditions Preparing for the Compassionate Hunt By Julia Prinselaar

Up here in Northwestern Ontario, bow hunting season for white-tailed deer officially opens in most areas on September 1. For many, open season is also the end of summer vacation, a return to school or work, and generally getting back into the fold of a daily routine.

But long before the daylight hours wane and the leaves change colour under crisp, autumn nights, avid hunters are out on the land, taking weeks—sometimes months— to prepare for the long, quiet waiting game in the woods.

In John Kaplanis’ case, hunting and harvesting is a year-round, seasonal affair. The executive director of the Northwestern Ontario Sportsmen’s Alliance (NOSA) bow hunts a variety of wild game, including bear and turkey in the spring, and moose and white-tailed deer in the fall. He’s also an occasional hunting guide, angler and fur trapper, finding time for it all between his day job as a fire fighter and officer of Thunder Bay Fire/Rescue, and as a husband and father of two teenaged children.

John Kaplanis with the results of hard work put into preparing for a hunting season. | JOHN KAPLANIS body condition in wild game, providing them with greater ability to fend off parasites and predators,” he cites.

Like him, most modern-day hunters have adapted to advanced tools and technology. They use trail cams, tree stands and flashy, lethal gear. Lamentingly so, gone are the days of traditional longbows, left only for those with the dedicated time and diligence to hone the precision and skill for this style of hunting.

It’s undeniable that hunting and harvesting can involve a heck of a lot of time and physical preparation. But the process tugs at something deeper within us if we pay attention: a sense of acute awareness, compassion, triumph and belonging when a kill is successful—the hunter suddenly becomes a direct and engaged participant in the food chain. Frequent fruitless hunting also beckons humility in that we are indeed interdependent, and not uncommonly slighted by the hand of nature.

But in a lot of ways, what’s being done here has inherently remained the same.

Bow hunters today or a thousand years ago are ideally no more than 20 yards away from their white-tailed targets when they shoot. And in order to accomplish that, there are some pretty unbendable rules.

“Staying silent, scent-free and invisible in the woods is the name of the game,” advises Kaplanis, who washes and stores his camouflage clothes in scent-free containers, and takes time to clean and fix his tree stands in the off-season, including any squeaky equipment. “Details matter.”

“I spend a considerable amount of time at my hunting destinations, scouting and preparing trails, clearing shooting lanes, putting out game cameras...just learning as much as I can about my hunting surroundings. The activity that goes on there when you’re not hunting is just as important as when you’re there to hunt,” he tells me.

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consumption, food has brought people together since time immemorial. As for hunting, what’s all the preparation for if not to gather, share and eat?

“When we sit down for family meals of wild game, we insist on doing it as an entire family. All four of us spend time in the kitchen together and there is something to be said for this. It’s a special, almost sacred moment each time we can do this.

We hunt, fish and eat together. I can think of no better way to offer reverence to the wild animals we harvest,” said Kaplanis.

Amen to that.

For Kaplanis, the hunting lifestyle has shaped him into a mentor for young people who are just starting out on this path.

for hunting, and cultivates it to become more hospitable to big and small game.

While food plot construction is relatively new to the north, he’s learned to grow plants that attract and benefit deer and grouse. Using equipment, he creates openings and edges that wildlife prefer, offering greater food availability and minerals for nourishment.

“My connection to the land, the animals and the forest is holistic and the more I can do to be a part of its dynamic, the more complete I feel as a human being. But passing this along to younger people, specifically my own children, has been the most rewarding element of the entire experience.

Passing this lifestyle and heritage on to future generations is so important and it’s a big part of what NOSA’s objectives are all about. Finding ways to interest youth in the outdoors, hunting, fishing and trapping, has been the greatest reward of my work with the organization.”

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September opens with a new moon and a wandering Mars. The red planet is on the verge of leaving Scorpius en route to Sagittarius, the archer, and its well-named Teapot.

For much of the year, we’ve watched Mars, Saturn, and Antares, the red heart of Scorpius, perform a ballet low in the south. Now Mars, having traveled eastward through Scorpius, leaves the scorpion and enters Ophiuchus, the snake handler, a large but little-known constellation. Mars sojourns through the southeastern section of Ophiuchus for the first three weeks of September before crossing into Sagittarius above the spout of the Teapot.

These days, Mars really shows off its speed. As September goes by, watch Scorpius, along with Saturn (the bright light above Antares), wheel toward the southwestern horizon as Earth’s orbital motion leaves them behind. We’re also leaving Mars behind, but the red planet’s own motion eastward allows it to hold its own as the stars stream by behind it. Mars will hang around in the evening sky well into

next year—long after its companions in Scorpius have dropped out.

The Summer Triangle of bright stars rides high in the south after nightfall. Altair, the lowest, is the brightest star in Aquila, the eagle. Above and slightly west of Altair, brilliant Vega and a parallelogram of stars form Lyra, the lyre of Orpheus.

East of Vega, Deneb twinkles in Cygnus, the swan, and its most famous feature: the Northern Cross. Look for the pointed form of Sagitta, the arrow, sailing above Altair, and also little Delphinus, the leaping dolphin, northeast of the star.

September’s full harvest moon shines the night of Friday, the 16th. Not quite six days later, at 9:21 a.m. on Thursday the 22nd, the autumnal equinox ushers in fall.

At that moment, the sun crosses the equator into the southern sky and lights Earth from pole to pole.

The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth campus.

For more information and viewing schedules, see the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at www.d.umn.edu/planet.

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Strange Tales The Story Behind the Roadside Inuksuk By Elle AndraWarner

Travellers along the highways and byways in our Northern Wilds are sometimes baffled by the piles of rocks balanced on top of rock croppings, perched on boulders or placed at the edge of the boreal forest.

They have asked if these mysterious stone markers have any special meaning. So, what is the story behind these hand-built stone works that are now found throughout the U.S., Canada, and beyond?

Called Inuksuk (also spelled Inukshuk; plural form is Inuksuit), the history of these human-made stone landmarks goes back more than 9,000 years to when they were built and used by the northern peoples of the Arctic. Inuksuk means “something which acts for or performs the function of a person” in Inuktitut, one of the languages of the Inuit. The Inuksuit were constructed by stacking piles of rock slabs and stones into various shapes and sizes above the treeline across the Arctic landscape from Alaska to Greenland. On Foxe Peninsula, in the High Arctic on Canada’s Baffin Island, approximately 100 Inuksuit built as far back as 2,000 years ago are still standing. The site is now a designated National Historic Site in Canada.

These three whimsical Inuksuit made of stacked orange granite stones greet passengers at the departure entrance at Terminal 1 of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. | WIKI COMMONS 61, just south of the U.S.-Canada border, a large Inuksuk marks the entrance to a scenic Lake Superior lookout. In Kellogg, Minn., the two-foot tall “Icabod Inukshuk” welcomes visitors to the Lark Toy Museum and Store.

Traditionally, Inuksuit were built as communication, navigation and survival aids, the stone arrangement indicating the purpose. In his article The Ancestral Inuksuk, Inuit cultural teacher and politician Peter Irniq likes the definition written in the early 1950s by two Hudson Bay Company employees in the Arctic, who defined Inuksuk as, “traditional stone beacons usually made of piled stones on some prominent point or hill as a guide to travelers and hunters or to give other information about game or directions.” The Inuksuk is a cultural symbol of the Inuit and an emblem of the North.

In today’s world, the name Inuksuk is also given to the piled stone monuments that have a head, body, legs and arms. The correct Inuit name for this type of Inuksuk is actually inunnguaq, meaning “in the likeness of a human,” but most people, even the Canadian government, use the word Inuksuk.

These humanoid-like stone statues have moved far beyond the Arctic. For example, an Inuit-created Inuksuk sits in the lobby of the Canadian embassy in Washington, D.C. Three big Inuksuit greet people at the entrance to Terminal 1 at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. On the shores of Lake Ontario in Toronto stands a nine-metre Inuksuk, and in Chicago at the Field 50

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Builders of the modern-day roadside Inuksuit add another meaning to the legacy of the Inuit ancient stone markers—it is about marking our presence and saying “I was here.” There’s plenty of those markers, everywhere from hiking trails and lake shores, to roadsides. Six years ago, a journalist from Sudbury, Ontario, counted 93 Inuksuit along the 108-mile (173 km) stretch of highway between Sudbury and Parry Sound. And a few weeks ago in the village of Nakina (216 miles northeast of Thunder Bay) while driving down a back road, I spotted an eclectic mix of small Inuksuit tucked at the edge of the forest.

The approximately 100 Inuksuit still standing at Foxe Point, Baffin Island, were constructed as far back as 2,000 years ago. | ANSGAR WALK Museum, an Inuit-created Inuksuk is part of the museum’s permanent exhibition, “The Ancient Americans.” And the world’s largest stone Inuksuk, built in 2007 in Schomberg, Ontario, is 37.33 feet (11.377 metres) tall and weighs 90 tons.

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to Ilanaaq the Inuksuk, the mascot logo of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, B.C. His statue now sits at the top of Whistler Mountain.

In our Northern Wilds, landmark Inuksuit include Vermilion Bay’s gas station Inuksuk named “Path Finder” along the Trans-Canada Highway, west of Dryden.

In northern Minnesota along Highway

How does one build an inuksuk? Gather rocks, preferably with flat spots or edges, pick a building spot, and then stack the stones atop one another (not as easy as it sounds).

According to Inuit tradition, once built, an Inuksuk must never be destroyed.

Minnesota’s wolf population remains stable as correlated with prey density as is territory size. The late start and early end to winter snow cover reduced the amount of time available for wolf pack counts, which could contribute to a lower estimate.

“Regardless of the explanation, over the past 30 years, average mid-winter pack size has not shown much variability, ranging from 5.6 to 4.3,” Erb said. “Counts are assumed to represent minimum estimates given the challenges with detecting all members of a pack together at the same time.”

The DNR’s goal for wolf management, as outlined in the state’s wolf management plan, is to ensure the long-term survival of wolves in Minnesota while addressing wolf-human conflicts. Wolves in Minnesota returned to the federal list of threatened species as a result of a Washington, D.C. federal district court ruling in December 2014.

The state’s wolf population is stable to increasing, according to the most recent DNR survey. | STOCK Minnesota’s wolf population remains above the state’s minimum goal of at least 1,600 wolves and is above the federal recovery goal of 1,251 to 1,400.

The latest survey results estimate that within Minnesota’s wolf range there were 439 wolf packs and 2,278 wolves last winter, compared to 374 packs and 2,221 wolves the year before. There has been no biologically or statistically significant change in the size of the statewide mid-winter wolf population over the past four years.

Although the population estimate was not significantly different from last year, survey results suggest wolf packs used less area on average than the previous year (62 versus 73 square miles), resulting in an increase in the estimated number of packs.

This pattern is consistent with the increase in deer numbers observed in many parts of wolf range.

“The consistent wolf population surveys over the last several years are further evidence of the health and stability of Minnesota’s wolf population,” said Dan Stark, large carnivore specialist for the DNR.

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The population survey is conducted in mid-winter near the low point of the annual population cycle. Immediately following birth of pups each spring, the wolf population typically doubles, though many pups do not survive to the following winter.

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“In recent years we’ve observed a decline in prey that translated into larger wolf pack territories, and the reverse is now to be expected if deer numbers continue to increase,” Erb said.

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Clara Lake Lot Lutsen 15 Island Circle Drive SW facing Clara Lk lot minutes away from Lutsen and Grand Marais. Year round access, electric at road, many trails & lakes nearby.

MLS 6019732. $149,000

Cute cabin with loft, fireplace, lots of storage, nice kitchen galley, near Surgarloaf Cove, low maintenance. Move-in ready!

MLS 6023566 $144,900

BUYERS

Land Listing

invest in life on the shore!

LUTSEN ACREAGE

Contact Nan & Deb to discuss

Caribou Trail - 20 acres Large undeveloped parcel, electric at road & ready to build your dream cabin.

MLS 6001675 $125,000

great opportunities 218-370-8433

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Buy your dream home or build a corporate resort!

Enjoy World Class Fishing, Boating, and a Lake Lifestyle Like No Other!

Private Residence Option 

Commercial Purchase Option

BUYING$2,500,000 OR SELLING

$1,700,000

Lynne Luban

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Call: 218-591-0985 3.8 Acre Parcel w/ 660 Ft of Shoreline  12 Acres (3 Parcels) with 1,270 Feet of Shore Email: stphn.carlson@gmail.com Private Harbor w/ Deep Water Access  Private Harbor w/ Deep Water Access or Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

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Custom 4 Bed/3 Bath Home

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Custom 4 Bed/ 3 Bath Home & Pole Building

YOUR HARBOR ON LAKE SUPERIOR YOUR PRIVATE HARBOR ONPRIVATE LAKE SUPERIOR!  51 x 63 Pole Building  3 Bed/1 Bath Caretakers Home & Garage

Over 10 years selling downtown MPLS Condo living.

Currently representing this developers 9th project PORTLAND TOWER. I am available to meet with you in Grand Marais or Minneapolis to go over prices & floor plans.

Cell: 612-599-6986 Email: lynneluban@mac.com

4298 HWY 61 TWO HARBORS, MN

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Deanna Bennett 218-343-8444 MLS # 6022094 & MLS # 6022839 dbennett@mzr.com 4298 HWY 61 - Private TWO HARBORS, MN Commercial Purchase Option Residence Option Connect with Us Online Steve Carlson A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Lake Superior!

• $2,500,000 • $1,700,000 218-591-0985 www.deannabennett.com scarlson@mzr.com Buy your dream home or Parcel build w/ a corporate resort! •12 Acres (3 Parcels) with 1,270 Feet of Shore • 3.8 Acre 660 Ft of Shoreline

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Private Harbor w/ Deep Water Access • Private Harbor Deep Water Access Enjoy World Class Fishing, Boating, and aw/ Lake Lifestyle Like No •Other!

Deanna Bennett

218-343-8444 Private Residence Option dbennett@mzr.com 

$1,700,000

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OVER 4,000 FT FRONTAGE THE BAPTISIM RIVER  12 Acres (3 Parcels) with 1,270 Feet ALONG of Shore

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3.8 Acre Parcel w/ 660 Ft of Shoreline

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• Custom 4 Bed/3 Bath Home • Custom 4 Bed/ 3 Bath Home & Pole Building Commercial Purchase Option • 3 Bed/1 Bath Caretakers Home & Garage • 51 x 63 Pole Building

A New Luxury Condo Development 740 Portland Avenue • Downtown Minneapolis

One of akind property on the sought after Custom 4 Bed/ 3 Bath Home & Pole Building Baptism River. This 140 acres has over 4,000 feet 51 x 63 Pole Building  3 Bed/1 Bath Caretakers Home & Garage of frontage on the Baptism just off Mattson Rd near Finland Mn. Privacy is what this is all about.

Custom 4 Bed/3 Bath Home 

Steve Carlson 218-591-0985 Deanna Bennett 218-343-8444 stphn.carlson@gmail.com dbennett@mzr.com Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

Steve Carlson

• 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

For more information call 218-591-0985, email to stphn.carlson@gmail.com or Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

MLS# 6007921 MLS # 6022094$250,000 & MLS # 6022839 Connect with Us Online www.deannabennett.com

• Walk the Skyway for all your needs • Within a few blocks of Lightrail • Close to the Nicollet Mall • Walk to the new Commons Park, a 9 acre park that extends from the US Bank Stadium accross from Portland Avenue • Choose from many restaurants close by!

www.Realliving.com/Messina

218-591-0985 scarlson@mzr.com

Own a slice of Minnesota’s Favorite Resorts We bring you closer. To the lake, each other and your vacation property dreams.

Surfside on Lake Superior

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

Bluefin Bay Condos & Townhomes 16 PENDING

Bluefin Unit 2

Bluefin Units 16 & 17

2BR, 2 BA. You can’t get any closer to the lake than this.

2BR, 2 BA. Sweeping views. Rent as 1 or 2 units to maximize income.

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1 BR, 1 BA. Charming unit with brand new bath, kitchen, and fireplace.

Bluefin Unit 41

Bluefin Units 45 & 49

Bluefin Unit 61

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

3BR, 3 BA. Brand new units! Master craftsmanship. Pure elegance.

3BR, 3BA. End-unit w/incredible views.

One of most requested.

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

Thinking of Real Estate in Minnesota?

Voted One of Minnesota Magazine’s Best Real Estate Professionals 2015 NEW G IN LIST

322’ of Lake Superior Shoreline

Lake Superior- Croftville Rd!

Power, Driveway, Clearing, Stairs

Grand Marais- Driveway, Electric

Silver Bay $339,700 MLS# 6021564

$349,999 MLS# 6017106

600+ of Lake Superior Shoreline

Land on Lake Superior

Windows Galore - Hovland

Hovland - 8 ac - 460’ Shoreline

$699,999 MLS# 6016038

$378,900 MLS# 6015948

NEW E PRIC

NEW G IN LIST

Isabella- Mitawan Lake w/dock 1.46 Ac, Shared Septic/Well $49,9999 MLS# 6019242

Grand Marais Custom Build

Isabella- Victor Lake Rd 2.13 Ac, Access to Mitawan Lk $49,9999 MLS# 6021959

NEW E PRIC

Two Harbors- Marble Lake

Stunning views of Superior

1 Bed, 1Ba Cabin, plus Camper

3 Bed, 4Ba Townhouse - Tofte

$159,999 MLS# 602281

Timber Frame Classic 201’ Lake Superior stair access, 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3000+sq ft, Silver Bay $720,000 MLS#6021593

11+ ac, Workshop, Studio, Arena $749,999 MLS# 6017587

3 NEW LISTINGS -check out my website or call for details: Surfside Condo- Tofte 3 Bed 3 Bath- Great Rental History 11+ Acres on Pine River, Finlayson 5+ Acres on Pine River, Finlayson

$360,000

MLS# 6016921

NEW G NEISWTIN L ING LIST

Urban Loft Living on pristine 10 acres, 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3000+sq ft, Northfield $869,000 Call for Info

Dave Lilja

call/text: 612-810-8779 email: dog28@me.com www.ThinkMinnesota.com Connecting Buyers & Sellers to Great Properties in Minnesota!

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NEW! FIVE BEDROOM 4 BATH TOWNHOME WITH RENTAL INCOME IN LUTSEN! Lovely

NEW! GORGEOUS SHORELINE WITH RARE SEA ARCH! The views are

from the deck of a ship. A crafters dream home, lots of elbow room, stone fire place for the ages and lower level walk out living space your friends and family will LOVE!

MLS# 6023379 $549,0000

NEW! SMALL FOOTPRINT MINT CONDITION LAKE SUPERIOR HOME! SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND SHORELINE! Bright

home overlooking the Mountainous terrain, Ski In Ski Out, and an easy walk to the Alpine Slide, the new Gondola, and miles of trails. The Perfect North Shore Getaway!

NEW! THE ADVENTUROUS CABIN ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Designed by the Architect/Owner to be the base camp

to all the Outdoor Adventure the North Shore has to Offer! Sweeping views of Lake Superior from the interior of the home, but you’ll want to stroll out to campfire at the water’s edge to really soak in the Big Lake! All you need in your lake getaway…garage, wood fired hot tub, and even a part owner in the Bread Oven! A Must See. MLS#6024683 $467,500

MLS#6022881 $299,000 NEW! AT THE WATER’S EDGE ON DEERYARD LAKE! Nestled

and Sunny home with huge deck for enjoying the fabulous views! Main level living, guest space on lower level. 2 car detached, awesome sauna.

SALE ING D N E P

in to the shoreland many years ago, this lakeshome captures the Vibe of days gone by. Enjoy some cards at the kitchen table overlooking the Wilderness Lakeshore. Good quality family time at the cabin.

And it’s affordable at $164,900. CALL TODAY!

MLS# 6023113 $585,000

MLS#6023865 $164,900

NEW! HOT DOG! SUPER PIKE LAKE GETAWAY! Rustic Living in

NEW! WOWSER! LAKE SUPERIOR VILLA! You’ll

never tire of the waves breaking over the rock island just off the shore! Enjoy a ton of amenities, pool/spa building, landscaped walking paths meandering the acreage surrounding the Villas, a playground, satellite TV, high speed internet! Nicely updated, Main level bdrm, upper sleep loft the kids will love!

MLS#6022854 $175,000

NEW! HEY HANDYMAN! Come take a Look at this Tofte home with acreage!

Lots to offer, the home is solid and has a nice flow. The kitchen has been upgraded! Large windows allow for lots of light, and accessory buildings are perfect for a workshop and garage! Curious? Give us a call to see this gem! MLS#6022904 $189,000

SALE ING D N E P CONSTRUCTION NEW! NEWER DOVE TAIL LOG CABIN, a Rustic Retreat on a Wilderness Lake! Enjoy the simple things in life…the call of the loons, the buzz of the skeeters… this is the ultimate camping retreat! Soup Lake in the Finland area, seasonal access, off grid cabin.

MLS#6023339 $110,000

NEW ROOF!

NEW! MOVE IN READY ON CARIBOU LAKE! Coveted 200 feet of Prime shoreline with rare earthen landing and a new dock! Sweet swimming shoreline, Family style home where you can relax at the lake while the kids romp around outside! 2 car attached, 2 detached for the toys!

MLS#6023227 $495,000

SALE NG I D N PE NEW! WHY PAY RENT WHEN

YOU CAN HAVE YOUR OWN HOME FOR LESS! Lutsen location, this home has so much potential! Comfortable year round living, a minute from Lutsen Mountains and Lutsen Creekside! Open kitchen to Family room, lots of light!

MLS#6023131 $135,000

the Finest Sense! Pike Lake’s West side, Lutsen access for year round fun! Nice shoreline. Give this a look, it’s something to build on for the Future! MLS# 6023403

$269,000 SELLER SAYS SHOW ME AN OFFER! NEW! VACATION UP THE MOUNTAIN! ENJOY SUMMER FUN! Buy because it’s on the

Mountain, Ski In and Ski Out Winter Fun, Nice Rental Revenues at Caribou Highlands! Enjoy your options, 108 Bridge Run MLS#6023378 OR 518 Moose Mountain

MLS#6023287 $159,900

NEW! COZY AND COMFORTABLE LAKE SIDE BLUEFIN CONDO,

Very desirable to rent, street level.

Functional kitchen for cooking meals or even better, eat out at the Coho Café or Bluefin Grille, within walking distance.

Remodeled bathroom! Tons of amenities, Maintenance free vacation home, nice rental revenues!

MLS#6022978 $237,500

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6022246 $399,000

PEACE AND TRANQUILITY, A LOG CABIN ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Walk to Caribou Creek Waterfall from this Welcoming Log home!

Vaulted, Beamed Ceilings, Wraparound deck and a wonderful move in ready interior! Some of the best lakeshore around, a must see! MLS#6022501

SUPERIOR SENSE OF PLACE! Meander

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

DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR CABIN, ACCESSIBLE SHORELINE! Accessible

ledgerock shoreline in the heart of Tofte! Walk to BlueFin for dinner, Enjoy seclusion amongst the Mature Spruce, Year Round living at it’s best. Perfect home to update and make it your own! MLS#2270954

$549,000

SERENITY ON CASCADE BEACH, LUTSEN’S LAKE SUPERIOR.

$429,000

Fantastic lakeshore home, reminiscent of days gone by while being lovingly maintained through generations.

Craftsman built, you’ll be welcomed in to the comfortable kitchen, awed by incredible views through a wall of windows, very close to the water’s edge.

You’ll fall in love with the large porch and stone flooring, move in ready yr round living. MLS#6023314 $610,000

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D L O THES SECLUDED SIDE OF GRAND MARAIS ON LAKE

SUPERIOR! Just east of the East Bay,

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

MLS#2313342 $369,900

GORGEOUS HOME ON SPECTACULAR LAKE SHORELINE!

Very Secluded on a large acreage Lake Superior parcel while being only 15 minutes to Grand Marais! 300 plus ft of the most spectacular shoreline for toe dipping and ledge rock relaxing! MLS# 6021338 REDUCED! $699,900

BEST BUY ON THE BIG LAKE!!!

AHH THE GOOD OLD DAYS ON LAKE SUPERIOR, INCREDIBLE LAND AND LAKESHORE!Well maintained

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

SIMPLE LIVING ON THE BIG LAKE! Great vibes resonate

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

MLS#2300030 $349,000

MLS#2187245 REDUCED! $599,900 HUGE VALUE!!!

COTTAGE LIVING ON LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR! Cascade Beach

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Rd with a Grand Fish house at the water’s edge! Well maintained Cottage, borders Park land with 150 ft plus accessible shoreline! MLS#6021140

$399,500

LUTSEN’S NORWOOD SHORES ON LAKE SUPERIOR TOWNHOME!

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Wow, what a treasure this townhome is!

Vaulted Ceilings, END TOWNHOME for extra windows and views! 3 bedrm 3 bath lots of elbow room! Accessible shoreline shared among few owners, perfect for year round living without the busy resort feel! MLS#6021531 $389,000

SALE G N I D N OF A OPPORTUNITY E P LIFETIME!

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

$625,000

LOVELY CASCADE BEACH ROAD HOME ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

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

MLS#2290413 $699,000

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JAW DROPPING LAKE SUPERIOR Ready to build with long winding driveway to build site, surveyed. Defined build site with Huge Views!! Rare opportunity close to Grand Marais and within walking distance from the Croftville Road, very nice for walks. MLS#6022564 $325,000

LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR CASCADE BEACH RD LAND! Very accessible, build site close to the water, listen to the waves of Lake Superior lapping the rocky shoreline! Gorgeous morning sunrises over the Big Lake, a must see! MLS#2308906 $299,000

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

400 FT OF STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE minute’s to the Cross

MLS#2313255 $265,000 PLENTY OF ELBOW ROOM ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Nearly 800 ft of shoreline and

11 ac. of rolling terrain, with signs of the past logging roads and Spruce planted forests providing a sweet buffer from all of those pesky worries of the Real World! Driveway installed in to the mid-section of the land to allow you to explore which building site best fits your desires! MLS#2309271 $799,000

River in Schroeder! Rolling terrain, nice Evergreen stand giving nice buffer from ANY highway noise.

Worth the walk through the wilderness to see the AMAZING 400 ft of sprawling ledge rock shoreline!!

MLS#2313305 $529,000 ISLAND VIEW, HARBOR VIEW, SPECTACULAR VIEW!Accessible and

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Incredible shoreline, One of a KIND Lake Superior Parcel, Must Meander to See how much you will LOVE this Shoreline! MLS#2308826 $429,000 REDUCED!

WILDER NESS LAKESHOR E, FOUR SEASONS OF R EST & R ELA X ATION!

SHUFFLEBOARD ANYONE?

Drift back to days gone by when you visit this lovely Greenwood Lake cabin! Incredible peninsula, Sweet cabin completely renovated and in tip top shape. Deep shoreline, huge ledgerock surrounds the home, you need to EXPERIENCE this property!

MLS#6023066 $429,000

CRAFTSMANSHIP ON GREENWOOD! Big Waters,

views that seem to sprawl for miles!

Quality newer construction home, Everything about this cabin is Awesome.

Easy lake access, huge views, Mint Condition. Borders State land, End of the Road privacy. MLS#6023062

$499,000

JUST IMAGINE LOON LAKE! Let the kids romp and

swim down on the shoreline while you enjoy relax on the large deck! It’s a small footprint which means more affordable to maintain and heat! Open concept main level with upstairs sleep space. Year round living on Loon Lake, fish for those Trout all day long! MLS#6022840

$211,000

CRAZY CUTE LOG CABIN ON CHRISTINE LAKE!

CARIBOU LAKE IN LUTSEN, FAMILY STYLE LIVING!

$150,000 REDUCED!

REDUCED! $465,000 BIG VALUE!

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

Create memories with family and friends while spending Summers on the Lake at Lutsen! Convenient to most everything along the North Shore, this newer construction home was designed for family entertaining and lots of space for your guests to enjoy!

Main Level Owner’s Suite will make you want to keep it all to yourselves! A Must See! MLS#2313246

SWEET CABIN ON TONS OF PIKE LAKE SHORELINE! End of the road, year round living in this Grand Cabin bordering the Superior National Forest! MLS#6022181

$349,000

SECLUSION ON GREENWOOD LAKE’S EAST BAY! Charming newer construction log sided cabin with great Lake Views tucked in to the shoreline of a quiet bay…imagine fishing your days away on Greenwood!

MLS#6019922 $249,000

AT THE WATERS EDGE! Rustic

GUST LAKE CABIN IN LUTSEN! Tons of value on a spectacular

cabin on Gust Lake, a Real Charmer!

piece of shoreline! Super fishing cabin on a peninsula point overlooking peaceful Gust Lake and the Boundary Waters a hop skip and jump away. MLS#6020330 $239,000

MLS#6022642 $110,000

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

Ensconced in quiet Boreal environment, Cabin sits proudly above the lake for long views over Poplar’s numerous islands!

Home needs a little TLC, priced to sell!

MLS#2308952 $259,000 REDUCED!

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

SURFSIDE! at Tofte’s upscale Surfside Resort. #7 is a

stone’s throw from accessible shoreline you’ll LOVE, this townhome, and it’s affordable with the Quarter Share option!

No other end unit compares on price, views or locale to the Big Lake. The interior is right out of the pages of Architectural Digest, total Luxury! MLS#2272709 $199,000

LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOME AT LUTSEN RESORT!

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

SUMMER FUN ON LUTSEN MOUNTAINS!

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

MLS#2217205 #526 MOOSE MTN $128,500 REDUCED! MLS#2120739 #128 BRIDGE RUN $121,900

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UPDATED LUTSEN HOME ON RAILROAD DR! Three

WOWSER OF A LUTSEN HOME! Your move

in ready perfect Ski Retreat and Summer Dream home! Fab location just up the Caribou Trail, enjoy a five minute commute to skiing!

Sprawling one level home designed for main level living, with the BEST master suite we have seen! This is an impressive home, a must see with attached garage and wood fired sauna! MLS#6020082

bedrms on main level with lots of elbow room on lower level including a nice rec room! Bamboo flooring, gorgeous lot. AGENT OWNER

MLS#6022656 REDUCED! BIG VALUE! $224,000

$359,900

GRAND MARAIS FAMILY HOME! Perfect

GRAND MARAIS DREAM HOME!

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Magnificent piece of architecture, walk to the Harbor and enjoy Prime Downtown living! Must See to Understand value!

MLS#6021989 $339,900 REDUCED!

place!

for the growing family, convenient to school w/ 3 bedrms on main level and additional space on lower level. Large city lot, Chicken Coop in

MLS#6022686 $207,900 REDUCED!

SUPERIOR VIEW HOME IN SCHROEDER! Really great home in mint condition, plenty of garages for the toys!

Large parcel, must see home!

LOVELY LIVING IN GRAND MARAIS! G orgeous lot in town with rambling creek to the back, 2 car garage, and just a Sweet Home! Large kitchen, master bedroom has deck overlooking back yard. A Muse See Home!

MLS#6022014 $159,000 REDUCED!

MLS#6022732 $212,900 HUGE VALUE!

LOVELY LUTSEN HOME, SIMPLE LIVING

E L A S ING D N E P

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

MLS#2308845 REDUCED! $152,000

RUSTIC LIVING A HOP SKIP & A JUMP FROM GRAND MARIAS!

Charming rustic cabin on 10 acres of south facing forest with distant views of Lake Superior.

Bordering public lands, great for hunting or hiking!

MLS#6020031 $95,000

MY OH MY SWEET CTY RD 7 GRAND MARAIS HOME!

SWEEPING HOME ON MAPLE HILLSIDE, DISTANT LAKE VIEWS AND RAVINE! All you

can ask for, acreage, Maples!, and a huge garage with plenty of firewood storage for winter warmth! Newer construction, huge walk around deck and wide open living, Awesome Owner’s Suite, Tons of potential in walk out level! Must See! MLS#2313265 $289,900

REDUCED!, HUGE VALUE!!!

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Southern exposure, Vaulted ceilings in the Open Great Room and kitchen, gas fireplace, huge deck for grilling out! Loft space allows for Big Lake Superior views.

Lower walk out level with rec room, perfect for billiards or for your kids to have a space to romp! 2 car detached, paved driveway all on 8 acres! MLS#2313057 $330,000

CRAZY FOR LOVING THIS SMALL FOOTPRINT HOME! But you can

STYLISH NORTHWOODS HOME, SUPER LOCATION! Minutes

to BlueFin Bay on Lake Superior, this home has it all! Gorgeous interior, featuring dream kitchen with tons of cabinetry and spectacular granite counters with built in breakfast bar.

A great home for hosting family gatherings, let the kids play on the lower level and enjoy main level living with wrap around deck and upstairs loft bedroom/office space. MLS#6020313 $329,000

resist the ease of living and Spectacular views this lovely little home offers, FAB location on Foothill Blvd in Lutsen Overlooking Caribou Lake! MLS#6023551

$299,900

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

TOFTE AREA NEAR BLUEFIN BAY RESORT!

Hwy 1 area Hunting Cabin on 10 ac

LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds! FROM $49,900 MLS#2216091,

MLS#2309318 $64,900

30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 Rocky Wall Overlooking Lake Superior just outside Silver Bay. MLS#2244646 $99,000 80 acres for $79,000 Blesner Lake Rd!.

MLS#2234328

MLS#2220050 $69,000

Just Up the Sawbill Trail Grab your little piece of the Northwoods, rolling terrain and small community feel with year round access, great build sites! MLS#2070510 Prices from $24,900!!

Tofte vaag on the Sawbill, Nice Lake Views! Walk to the Coho, great location! FROM $49,900

MLS#1615956 Rock Road in Silver Bay area! Great build site Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr! with creek frontage! MLS#2308638 $45,000 MLS#2296509 $79,900 Sonju Lake Road in Finland! 39 ac Rolling terrain Mature Spruce and BIG Lake Views! Walk to Blue with some maples MLS#2313331 $45,000 Fin Bay, drilled well in place!

SOLD! 160 acre parcel of upland maples and boreal forest. Total seclusion. Owned by the same family since 1904! MLS#2194145 $129,000 Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borders common land! MLS#2309096 $39,000

REDUCED!

Gorgeous 19 acres with creek running through the middle, high ground! MLS#2309247

$65,000 SALE PENDING!

LUTSEN LAKE VIEWS & WILDERNESS LANDS! NEW! Nice parcel bordering USFS land, driveway roughed in, access to Tait Lk!

SCHROEDER AREA NEAR THE CROSS RIVER! Caribou River Frontage, Simply Gorgeous 38 ac!

MLS#2313027 $65,000 SOLD!

Maple forest with meandering creek, nice sized pond. Electric/broadband Yr Round access. 15 min from Hwy 61 in Schroeder. 20 ac $49,900 MLS#2308954; 40+ ac $109,900

MLS#2308953

10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples to a Sweet Building site Perched Over a Mixed Boreal Forest. Year Round Access and Electric at Road! MLS#2024250 $56,900 DRAMATIC Mountain Top Views, Rolling Hills, Maple Forests fading in to Spruce and Pine and year round access. Tons of acreage available, or just pick up a 40 for $70,000! MUST SEE, call Emily today!

MLS#6001560, multiple#’s call for full map and prices! FROM $70,000 MLS#2090628 Sugarloaf Retreats on High Ridge Drive, located up the Surgaloaf Road from Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area, Enjoy large acreage parcels at rock bottom prices! Each $39,000 MLS#1598640

REDUCED!

MLS#2272174 $49,900

MLS#6023412 $35,000

Onion River Rd land, Hiker’s Heaven!

MLS#2309316 $45,000 SALE PENDING! High Ground End of Cul de Sac borders Superior National Forest! MLS#6021436 $49,900 Woodland Foothills Build Ready lots, Shared Water & Community Septic from

$19,000 MLS#2309328+

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

MLS#2312987 $119,000

Over 15 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen! MLS#2216560

$69,500

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

MLS#2240533 $49,000

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

$54,900-$77,500

LUTSEN LAKE VIEWS & WILDERNESS LANDS! Creek Build Site just off the Caribou Trail at Jonvick Creek!

Rare and Unique Build site!

MLS#2289515 $57,500

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

MLS#2080599 $137,500

80 Ac with Poplar River Frontage on the Honeymoon Tr!

MLS#2307399 $95,000

Gorgeous Views of Williams & Wills Lake in Lutsen!

Year Round Access, electric, Mountain Top site bordering USFS land. A Wonderful place to build your home! MLS#2107927 $70,000 GRAND MARAIS LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! NEW! Hammer Road East of town! Expansive Lake Superior Views! Great Build Site at $49,900

MLS#6023586

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

MLS#2313311 $68,900

A River Runs Through It! 160 Acres of Upland and River Frontage on the Cascade River near Eagle Mountain. Whether Hunting land or Wilderness Retreat, this is a Great Opportunity! MLS#1940786 $99,500

REDUCED! SALE PENDING!

Corner Build Site in Town Walk to Harbor!

MLS#2309203 $39,000

LAKESHORE BUILD SITES! SWEET PARCEL ON SWALLOW LAKE IN ISABELLA AREA! 220 ft of shoreline, 2.5 ac!

MLS#2300576 $64,900 150 FT ON CARIBOU LAKE, driveway roughed in, electric at street, dock in place with outhouse, Log bunkhouse! Great Summer Camp!

MLS#2301994 $179,500 SALE PENDING!

SWEET CLARA LAKE SHORELINE!

Level Access from Build Site to Rocky Shores.

Superior National Forest Lands! Electric, yr round access, Old Cabin in place to use now and build later!

MLS#1600179 $199,000

VOYAGEUR POINT ON POPLAR LAKE!

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

LAKESHORE 10+ ACRES BORDERING SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST! in Lutsen, year round access with over 10 acres and 200 feet of shoreline! Hilltop building site with cleared path thru cedar forest to Christine Lake, a super wilderness lake great for paddling your days away!

MLS#6023288 $99,900

DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR. land and

lakeshore! Several acres of privacy and way more than 200 ft of Level Access Lake Superior shoreline in Schroeder, near Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area!

MLS#2090420 $275,000

PIKE LAKE SHORELINE, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE! Nice big lake lot: 5+ acres, 225’ of frontage!

Cty Rd 7 Murphy Mountain Lake View lands!

Bargain Buys in young Poplar Forest, easy clearing Maples, cedars, fir, ash: a diverse mix of thriving Northwoods.

The fall color is dreamy, try collecting maple sap in the spring! for Sweet Lake Superior Views for as little as $39,900! Or Enjoy Hilltop Build Site Shallow lake access, but it’s there, along with yr round access! with driveway in place.

MLS#2313068 $167,700

MLS#1599157 $79,900 REDUCED! Lovely parcel just Up the Gunflint Trail, ready to build, mature pines great location!

MLS#6022429 $49,900

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

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

MLS#2309132 $150,000 REDUCED!

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

Remodeled and well maintained. Big time shortage of rentals in Grand Maraismakes this property a must-see. Great views over the village to the harbor, Big Lake and Artist’s Point.

Currently rented as yr round rental, but could be nice vacation rentals! MLS#2308951

$299,000 REDUCED!

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

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

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Lake Superior Properties

Lutsen In-land lakes

48 County Rd 34.

Timeless three bedroom home.

Outstanding views

Lutsen Real Estate Group Using a fundamental business approach for all your real estate needs Office 218-663-7971

lutsenrealestategroup.com

MLS 2251195 $595,000

Caribou Lake.

3 bedroom cabin on private part of lake. Ready to go. New septic and more.

MLS 2020244 $319,900

5402 W Hwy 61.

3 bdrm w/ guest cottage.

It’s called Viewpoint for a reason!

MLS 6023941 $545,000

Caribou Lake.

Gorgeous 3 bdrm 3 bath on Sawmill Bay. Immaculate grounds. Simply beautiful. Additional shoreline and acreage available.

MLS forthcoming $597,750

Norwood Shores Condo.

Tait Lake.

2 bdrm– 2 level unit. Sharp and clean.

Nicely appointed 3 bdrm 2 bath. All you need is the key.

MLS 6023978 $279,500

MLS 6020959 $299,750

Mike Larson 218-370-1536

Cabins and Land Lutsen Sea Villa Unit A3.

Ever so seldom does a two level Sea Villa become available.

MLS 6022676 $319,000

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294

525 Poplar River Condo.

Superior National Golf Course Homesite.

Part of the Lutsen Resort rental program.

Perfect for new build. Water, sewer, power, broadband at site. (owner/agent)

MLS 6023499 $409,000

Outsanding View Properties

MLS 602078 $45,000

Heritage Townhomes.

Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7971

Wonderfully appointed 3 bdrm townhomes overlooking Superior Natoinal Golf Course.

MLS 2308961 Starting at $329,000.

31 Eagle Mountain.

Beautiful Mountain Home at Lutsen Mountains. Ski-in/ Ski out and so much more.

MLS 2313086 $595,000

Tait Lake.

Lot 16 - 2.8 acres. Deeded access to Lake with very nice build sites. (owner/agent)

49 Hansen-Hjemsted Rd. Very cute log cabin on 2.54 acres.

MLS 6024063 $45,000

MLS 6022043 $99,900.

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

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LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES NEW! EXPANSIVE LAKE SUPERIOR RETREAT. Lake

SUPERIOR AFRAME. This 3,300

Superior charm and seclusion awaits on this park-like private retreat property with almost 90 acres, 1793 feet of shore, and 3 classic Aldrich log cabins with outstanding lake views. A rare, unique opportunity! MLS# 6024299 $2,250,000

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY HOME. Abso-

lutely spectacular soft contemporary home situated above Chimney Rock with miles of panoramic views of Lake Superior and almost 480' of shoreline. 5 bdrms, 4 baths, lrg living space, fabulous master suite, guest wing with full and half baths, upper level office, artist's studio, loom room, 2 kilns for glass works and lots more. Property includes guest cabin with private drive tucked in the woods with great views. MLS# 2204627 $1,930,900

TIMBER FRAMED DREAM. Remarkable

opportunity at a price that's lower than what it cost to build this Mulfinger designed Lake Superior home! 3 bdrm, 4 bath with tasteful and comfortable details. Top notch appliances & features! Views of the 2-story Montana stone fireplace from the kitchen, liv. room & din. room. Over-sized, heated 2-car garage has a 3 bed guest room above with a 1/4 bath. MLS# 6020882 $925,000

sq ft Lake Superior home with original A-Frame was expanded in 2006, adding 2,000 sq ft w/quality finishes. Stunning kitchen with large island, hickory cabinets, granite & lake views. 3 bdr, 3 bath, large gathering spaces and deck.

Master bdrm with attached whirlpool/glass shower. MLS# 2313080

$574,900 PRICE REDUCED! CONTEMPORARY LOG HOME. Every

room has a Lake Superior view! This beautiful home on 6.5 acres features an open living/ dining room with cozy wood burning stove and wrap-around deck.

The shoreline is accessible with a fire pit and beach platform. The kitchen has a huge granite island and custom hickory cabinets with lots of storage. Extra large garage with room for 4 vehicles. MLS# 6021770 $539,000

SPECTACULAR LAKE SUPERIOR LOT. Framed by palisades, the nicely wooded property has two or more perfect sites on which to build your special lake home. Views are classic old North Shore looking over Chicago Bay. Shared septic system is in place.

MLS# 2308784 $365,000

excellent site for walkout.

Surveyed and level open location for your new home. Parcel has a very neat, private cove and meandering 447' of shoreline. MLS# 2313294

CUSTOM LAKE SUPERIOR HOME.

Beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bath home with great attention to detail & quality. Gourmet kitchen, stone fireplace, hammer beam trusses, hardwood floors, custom stair, & huge windows. Stone foundation and cedar shingle siding give the home architecture a Prairie School look and feel. Attached/heated 2-car garage & a huge outbuilding. 5.34 acres of secluded property with 224' of accessible shoreline. MLS# 6020825 $824,900

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, STUNNING SHORELINE. Elegant and

comfortable 3 bdrm, 2 bath contemporary home. Beautifully wooded & private, with dramatic rocks & panoramic lake views on 223’ of easily accessed Lake Superior shore. The great room is shared with the gourmet kitchen, formal dining, & living area centered around the Finnish fireplace. The master suite is a lovely open space with a private office.

The master bath suite is exceptional. Upgrades throughout, beautiful maple flooring. MLS# 2308811 $699,900 PRICE REDUCED!

LOVELY LAKE SUPERIOR LOT – LUTSEN. Great lot with

NEW! LUTSEN LAKE SHORE.

$329,000

Exceptional Lake Superior property in highly regarded Lutsen area. 150 feet of accessible ledge rock and gravel beach shoreline.

Large, level building site surrounded by mature cedar, spruce and fir trees. MLS# 6024548 $299,500

NEW! HARKEN TO A SIMPLER TIME ON LAKE SUPERIOR. This lovingly restored 2

bdrm lake cottage has warm pine paneling and planked floors. The charming windows look out to the crashing waves feet from the front of the living room and kitchen. Features a guest cottage, landscaped yard, and 142’ shoreline. MLS# 6024183 $249,900

PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY. Beautiful, very private 1.84 acre residential lot with 240 ft of Lake Superior shoreline in the Chimney Rock Platted Development. Premier quality with stunning elevated and panoramic views of the lake. MLS# 2313197 $249,900 LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS. Dense spruce forest, moss covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200 feet of shore with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband ready to go. MLS# 6022357 $212,500 CUTE LAKE SUPERIOR CABIN Nearly finished

yet entirely functional cabin with Lake Superior frontage across the highway. Over 450’ of shoreline on Lake Superior! Many options to finish the interior, and the lot could be split if desired. MLS# 6021988 $164,900

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

dream home plus garage lot. Spectacular views and privacy. All hookups are ready – septic, water, electric, phone & propane. House plans are available. Only 8 owners share this park-like former

resort property. MLS 6023745 $92,900 PRICE REDUCED!

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES CASCADE LAKE RETREAT. This is the only

private land on the lake. Enjoy the utmost privacy and unspoiled wilderness views with 87 acres and 3000 feet of shoreline on Cascade Lake. Cabin, sauna, dock, and outhouse. Easy year-round access. This property is one of the last of its kind in Cook County.

MLS# 6023370 $669,000 GORGEOUS GREENWOOD HOME. Lovely 2 bdrm,

3 bath home with open floor plan and amazing oversized Marvin windows front and back. Designer kitchen 48' wrap-around deck, 2 garages.

State-of-the-art off grid power system and 289' of water frontage! Beautiful property with private bay. Agent/Owner. MLS# 6022805 $539,500

SOLITUDE ON TAIT LAKE. Spacious 3 bdrm, 2

bath home on 2.5 acres features a GREAT great room, gourmet kitchen with all stainless steel appliances. Charming master suite has sliding glass and lake view.

Stunning open beamed ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, cozy loft and a huge screened porch. Comfortably sleeps 10-12. Detached garage. MLS# 2312977 $529,000

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES LOG CABIN SECLUSION - LOON LAKE.

This beautiful log cabin sits on the secluded north shore of Loon Lake and adjoins forest service land on two sides. The quality log work is impeccable.

2 bdrms, 2 baths, huge loft, wonderful 4-season porch, deck and full walk-out basement.

The full stone fireplace is magnificent. The views are pure wilderness and the shoreline is classic Boundary Waters. MLS# 6023186 $449,000

north woods road house, now your log cabin getaway on beautiful and serene Aspen Lake. 5+ acres border on County and US Forest public land to the north. Includes 12 X 8 storage shed and very nice new 8 x 8 wood shed. Level, easily accessible shoreline. Year round access. MLS#: 6021562 $279,000

PARADISE ON TOM LAKE. This 2 bedroom log sided

GORGEOUS HOME ON DEVIL TRACK LAKE. Im-

peccably maintained 2 story, 3 bdrm lake home with 3 season porch. Windows all around, vaulted ceilings, numerous upgrades, loads of finished living space.

Workshop, landscaped yard and gardens. Easy walk to access the 100+ ft of lake shore and dock. MLS# 6023129 $399,900

GUNFLINT LAKE HOME & GUEST CABIN. Spectacular views across

the lake to Canada! 2 bdrms + lrg loft, 2 baths, guest cottage with ½ bath & laundry facility. The 200’ of lakeshore is easy to access. MLS#

NEW! BEAUTIFUL GUNFLINT LAKE HOME. This turn key 3

cabin is the definition of superb craftsmanship! Charm in every room. 2 fireplaces! Generator power - electricity is at the road. Also features a 30 x 16 carriage house, 8 x 8 shed, & 220' shoreline. Two

neighboring 1+ acre lots also available. MLS# 6022909 $259,900

CLASSIC CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE.

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

MLS# 6023955 $259,000

EAST BEARSKIN LAKE HOME. Charming 2

bdrm cabin on 180 ft of E. Bearskin Lake. Federal lease property. Awesome views of the lake, level walk to the dock and shore. Includes utility shed, woodshed, aluminum canoe &

6021137 $375,000 PRICE REDUCED!

bdrm, 2 bath home is situated on a quiet bay with 116’ shoreline. Impeccably maintained with new windows, open living/ dining area, wrap-around deck, and professionally landscaped yard. MLS# 6024465 $369,000

CHARMING CABIN ON SEAGULL LAKE.

Lovely 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin with 233’ of gentle shoreline with breathtaking views of the lake and islands.

Wrap around decking sets only 35 feet from the water’s edge. Sold furnished. Many crafted built-ins

and storage space. MLS# 6023785 $355,500

boat. MLS# 6023139 $225,000 PRICE REDUCED! WILDERNESS SETTING - TUCKER LAKE. A perfect place for your cabin or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. 3.68 acres and 554’ shoreline. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access. MLS# 2309237 $224,900

cabin tucked in a mature cedar forest with great views of the palisade. There is 1 bdrm plus loft. Comes furnished and includes the dock, boat, canoe and kayak – only a short paddle to the BWCAW! MLS# 6020639 $199,900 PRICE REDUCED!

TOTAL PEACE, PRIVACY AND SOLITUDE ARE FOUND RIGHT HERE! Charming and cute 2 bdrm

has great views and 489 ft of accessible shoreline. Driveway and power are in place with a nice shed to store your gear. MLS#

combination garage/cottage. 2.50 acres and 402' shoreline with great lake access and view. Private and secluded feeling lot. A great, affordable way to get on fantastic Greenwood

NEW! CHRISTINE LAKE HOME. Im-

maculate 3 bdrm home on beautiful & quiet Christine Lake.

Over 200’ shoreline with private boardwalk to floating dock and 6 acres for privacy. Knotty pine and tastefully painted interior. Deck, balcony and open design allow

abundant light. MLS# 6024054 $319,500

LARGE LOT PRIVACY – POPLAR LAKE. Dense mixed forest, great views, & classic wilderness shoreline make these two lots perfect for a Mid-Trail lake home. Choose 2 acres with 165’ shoreline, 3 acres with 200’ shoreline, or both! MLS# 6023988 $134,900, MLS#

6024173 $142,900, both for $245,000.

charming log bunkhouse, small garage and shed on 150 feet of shoreline. Very private mid-Gunflint Trail lake property. MLS#

6019478 $189,900

NEW! A-FRAME ON POPLAR LAKE. Classic 2 bdrm,

2 bath A-Frame cabin in a beautiful setting overlooking Poplar Lake. End of the road privacy with year-round access. Very nice, gentle path to the 156’ of lake shore. Nice mix of trees. MLS# 6024438 $187,500

NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Lovely 2 bdrm cabin with

sauna. The private 200’ of lake-front lot has gentle shoreline and great views. Remote water only access from the US side of the border. Stunning views and easy access to the border lakes. MLS# 6023214 $179,000 LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a remote wilderness lake with only a few privately owned parcels on the water.

The lots are all 20 acres in size with 600 ft of shoreline. This great lot has huge white pines. MLS# 6019597 $179,000

NEW! GREAT BUILD SITE ON W. BEARSKIN LAKE. Beautiful

views, dense forest, privacy and direct BWCAW access. High building site with spectacular views and 174’ level shoreline. New stairway makes for easy shoreline access.

Power and phone. MLS# 6022126 $178,000

POPLAR LAKE-BWCAW ACCESS. Nice 2.11 acre lot with

SECLUDED AND PEACEFUL - MCFARLAND LAKE. Quality built

SEAGULL LAKE LOT - BWCAW VIEWS.This 10-acre lot

6021603 $339,900

BIRCH LAKE CABIN. Two bdrm cabin plus

LOG CABIN GETAWAY. Once "Aspen Annie's"

Lake! MLS# 6023045 $200,000 PRICE REDUCED!

LEVEL LOT, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE. This Devil Track Lake lot has easy access from county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200 ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here. MLS# 6020625 $198,900 LIKE NEW LAKE ESCAPE. Newer 2 bdrm,

1 bath home on Tom Lake. Full kitchen with LP appliances, great screen porch. Generator system with grid power and Broadband available. Furnished including boat & lift. Quiet and protected 233’ shoreline.MLS# 6022499 $197,500

beautiful west views of the lake and 244’ of shore tucked in a quiet bay. A small, updated 1 bdrm cabin sits right at the water’s edge. Plenty of room for a main home and garage. MLS#

6021031 $176,900 AFFORDABLE CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE.

Cute 2 bdrm cabin on very special Clearwater Lake with 180’ frontage.

Very affordable for up north cabin life.

MLS# 6023119 $169,000 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#

2093855, 2159458, 2309227, 2309228 $159,000 and up CLASSIC POPLAR LAKE CABIN. Sweet, older 2 bdrm cabin on a bay of Poplar Lake with 100’ frontage. Great location! Charm in every room. Potentially a great vacation rental. MLS# 6023157

SUPREME LAND, SUPREME WATER.

$154,500

Over 20 acres of amazing forest teamed with 300’ of aweinspiring shoreline that rests at the southeast end of Tom Lake. MLS# 6023688

$130,000

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HOMES & CABINS

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES QUALITY DEVIL TRACK LAKE LOT. Wooded south shore lot with easy shoreline and great views from excellent building sites. 150 ft frontage. Power/phone.

More lakeshore land available. MLS# 6020623 $149,900 NINEMILE LAKE RETREAT. Nice 3.40 acre property with 200’ shoreline near Finland. Driveway, electricity, well, build site, and huge garage are in place, plus dock and lakeside fire pit. The 26’ Keystone Springdale is a negotiable item! MLS# 6023329 $124,900 CARIBOU LAKE - HOME SITE. New price is well below tax assessed value. Magnificent old-growth cedar and maple trees. Great, high build site on Sawmill Bay. 5.34 acres and 185’ lake frontage. MLS# 2203572 $95,000 SWEET SPOT ON TOM LAKE. Just a great opportunity, only four lots behind the gate. The driveway is in and the owner is looking at all offers. 1.60 acres and 189’ shoreline. Quiet and very private. MLS# 6021808 $70,000 LOTS ON NINEMILE LAKE. Three beautiful, large lots on Ninemile Lake in Finland. Lots adjoin Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area with excellent shoreline and views. Power and year round access! MLS #6019489 $89,300, MLS #6019492 $97,900 MLS #6021813 $69,000 SNOWSHOE RUN LOTS. Set along a high ridge overlooking Hare Lake in

a mature northern hardwood forest. Year-round plowed and maintained county roads, power at each property and a clear water trout lake. MLS# 6019490 - 6019496,

6019498 Lake lot prices start at $48,800 END OF THE ROAD PRIVACY ON TOM LAKE. This beautiful

wooded lot has its own bay/cove. There is a long curved driveway to a nice cleared build site. MLS# 6021553 $47,500

CONDOMINIUMS THREE-LEVEL LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO. Beautiful views and

quality finishes. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, accommodates 10. Outdoor access from each level with two decks and a patio right on the shore. Main floor has open floor plan with great room, kitchen and dining room - perfect for entertaining.

Attached garage is a rarity on the shore. Perfect North Shore home or offer as a vacation rental. MLS# 2312996 $374,900

WELCOME TO LAKE SUPERIOR. Warm & beautiful light-filled

end unit Aspenwood Townhome. The 2-story walkout style leaves you with plenty of options to get outside and close to the Big Lake. This 2 bdrm, 3 bath home includes 98% of all furnishings & personal property.

It is also part of a successful vacation rental pool. MLS# 6022175 $290,000

QUIET AND PRIVATE CONDO. Spend the day on your balcony

listening to Lake Superior roll in and watch the sun rise and set from this lovely 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. Updated kitchen and main level with endunit location. Very private, very quiet. Great rental revenues. MLS# 6023593 $133,000 LOG CABIN CHARM. This gorgeous lower level unit walks out to Lake Superior. Updated with top-notch finishes, open concept floor plan, bamboo flooring, stainless steel appliances, and stunning log cabin walls in the bedroom. One of the highest income-generating rental units - it has the only in-unit whirlpool at CL! This unit could come fully furnished allowing owners to earn rental revenues immediately. MLS# 6020672 $77,900 PRICE REDUCED!

A GEM IN THE WOODS. There is quality and detail at every turn in this magnificent 2 bdrm, 2 bath home hidden on 30 acres in the Grand Portage State Forest. Marble stairs and floors, loft, master bath with hot tub & sauna, soaring cathedral ceilings, and 2000 sq ft attached garage. Not your typical home in the woods, this is a rare gem waiting for someone who loves the outdoors, but wants the class of an elegant home at the end of the day. MLS# 6022895 $750,000

MAPLE HILL HOME IN ENCHANTED FOREST. This 3 bdrm, 2

bath split entry sits in a mature pine forest with tons of seclusion and northwoods appeal on 20 acres. Lrg stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, open plan living-dining-kitchen with patio door to the deck. 1.5-car garage with finished space above plus 30 x 40 shop building. MLS# 6020988

CLASSIC FARM HOUSE AND 20 ACRES. Simply charm-

$298,500 PRICE REDUCED!

ing country home with outbuildings and some pasture for your horse! The 3 bdrm, 2 bath home has a country kitchen/ dining room, huge living room, comfortable den with built-in bookshelves, & 3 season porch. The land is special with lrg wildlife pond & planted pines. More land is available. MLS# 2309191 $298,900

HOVLAND OPPORTUNITY. Large home or commercial

opportunity on Hwy 61 between Hovland and Grand Portage. This 7 bdrm, 3 bath home has resort/commercial zoning allowing for many options. Large deck, stone fireplace, Lake Superior views. A great home for a large family, or your business dream.

MLS# 2313085, 2313088 $289,900 REMOTE HIDE-A-WAY.

Charming custom built 2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space .

Generator power and over 100 acres to explore. MLS# 6022886 $269,000

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

meadows, gardens, orchards, and a beautiful river. The living quarters with 4 bdrms, 2 baths and open living space is located above a 6-stall horse barn. A large pole barn, huge gathering hall, garage and various storage sheds provide lots of sheltered space. Two wells and septic systems. Easy county road access. What's your idea? MLS# 6018972 $269,900

MANY OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN CASCADE STATE PARK. Enjoy being surrounded by and

within the boundaries of Cascade State Park while taking in the amazing views of Lake Superior. This 3 bdrm, 2 bath home has been used as a successful vacation rental, a long-term rental and a primary residence. MLS# 2309172 $234,900

FANTASTIC GRAND MARAIS HOME. This solidly built

one-level home has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, and attached 2-car garage. Open layout, updated mechanicals, geo-thermal system, new septic, and private wooded back yard with creek. Adjacent lot (MLS# 6022810) also for sale. MLS# 6022803 $225,000

LUTSEN COUNTRY HOME.

SALIENG PE N D

Large windows give this 3 bdrm, 2 bath house a bright and sunny disposition. Eat-in kitchen plus formal dining room. Full basement with laundry and sauna. Many upgrades and improvements including new septic system.

Garage, lrg private yard, log shed and garden area. State wildlife management area across the road. MLS# 2308800 $186,900

TIMBER FRAMED LOG HOME OVERLOOKING TOM LAKE. Charming log cabin

perfectly sited for seasonal views of Tom Lake. Solidly built with timber frame & logs, paned windows, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, & metal roof. Large loft bedroom. Covered front porch complete with swing. 78 acres of forested land, with yearround access. Furnishings & generator included. MLS# 2313187 $182,900 WILDERNESS RETREAT. Access hundreds of acres of wilderness right out the door! The 2 bdrm home sits on 77 acres and features all the creature comforts with solar power & sauna/shower house. Lrg 2-car garage with heated workshop plus 2 guest cabins provide plenty of space. Bunkhouse, 2 outhouses, & sheds. MLS# 6022319 $174,900

NEW! EDGE OF BWCAW – MID-TRAIL ESCAPE.

Secluded, upgraded cabin & guest cottage on 19 acres with direct access to many trails. Just a short walk to Nighthawk Lake & the BWCAW. Poplar Creek flows through the property with forestry lands on 2 sides. MLS# 6024138 $168,500 CABINS IN THE WOOD. Only a stone’s throw to Gunflint Lake with nice views of the lake and Canadian shore, these 9 acres are nicely wooded and feel secluded. There is a super charming log sauna and two small cabins. Adjoins federal land. MLS# 2305426 $124,900 NORTH SHORE RETREAT. Located on the Lake Superior side of Highway 61, these 3.8 acres have decent lake views and the property is accessed from a private road off of the highway. The one-room cabin is kind of rough, but maybe this is the project you've been looking for. MLS# 6020252 $40,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES OUTPOST MOTEL. A thriving business with a long history of impressive earnings, solid base of repeat customers, and excellent online reviews, the Outpost Motel is a turn-key opportunity. The business includes a motel with 10 conventional rooms, 3 kitchenette suites, a cottage, apartment, and 17 acres - room for expansion! Remodeled owner's home has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, and breathtaking views of Lake Superior. MLS# 6020562 $610,000

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES RENTAL COTTAGES - GOOD HISTORY GREAT LAKE. Devil Track

Cabins is a long standing seasonal resort on the beautiful north shore of Devil Track Lake. The 5 charming, cozy cabins and owner's cabin each have a private setting and lake view. A won-

derful family retreat! MLS# 6019988, 6024447 $387,900

MARKET, DELI, LIQUOR STORE – HOVLAND. A bustling

business in a beautiful rural community on the North Shore.

Bakery, deli, pizza, convenience store, and liquor store under one roof.

Large seating area & outdoor patio.

Expansion/home site possible! MLS# 6023742 $349,900

BIG OPPORTUNITY, MANY POSSIBILITIES. Prime commercial

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

GRAND MARAIS PROFESSIONAL BUILDING.

The options here are endless and the opportunity is great. Ample parking and a nice sized storage building. Own/occupy the entire building, rent out one side & offset your ownership costs, or create “condo offices” & offer space to a variety of entities. MLS# 6020220 $269,900

GRAND MARAIS CABINS.

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

2312978 $210,000 COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN. Two commercial-zoned lots fronting

Hwy 61 in Lutsen across from Lockport Store. Great visibility, nice forest, lake view. Third lot is zoned residential. Bring your business idea! MLS# 6020464 $179,000

RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE NEW! SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT. Remote 80 acres near the Gunflint Trail, 10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land. 700’ of Durfee Creek frontage with beaver dams. Good road, building sites. Northern third has sugar maples! MLS# 6024638 $149,000 DRAMATIC CASCADE RIVER PROPERTY. River splits the

20 acre property – never look at a neighbor across the river. The dozen large private parcels in this “island” of private land are surrounded by federal and state forest lands. MLS#

6020527 $74,900 WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION.Three 40 acre lots with 600 to

1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded. MLS# 6021356 $59,900 or MLS# 6021357

$69,900 or MLS# 6021358 $74,900.

GRAND MARAIS - CITY LOT ON CREEK. Wooded lot with

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

RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE

LAND/BUILDING SITES

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# 6021088 $39,900

RUSTICATE, RECREATE, RELAX. Reclusive Hovland hideaway – 43 acres with new driveway to “base camp” with a nice camper trailer and shed.

Trails have been cut throughout the property which adjoins State land. MLS# 2313223 $64,900 GREAT LOCATION, QUALITY FOREST, BUILD HERE. These 10-acre parcels have a mature and mixed forest, southerly exposure, easy county road frontage and just minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6023274 $64,900, MLS# 6023275 $62,900, MLS# 6023276 $64,900 PINES & LAKE SUPERIOR VIEW. Large 13+ acre pine filled lot on the hillside above Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center in Schroeder. Great lake views!

Power, phone and broadband at the lot. MLS# 2313242 $64,900 HOME SITE NEAR DEVIL TRACK LAKE. Deep wooded home

LAND/BUILDING SITES TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles across Lake Superior! Only a few spectacular view sites like this exist on the North Shore. You can see 180 degrees from Isle Royale to the east, the Apostle Islands to the south, and all the way down the Sawtooth Mountains to the west. There is a private drive and buried power already in place. Public lands border the 15+ acre property,

and more land is available. MLS# 6022768 $350,000

LOCATION, VIEWS, PRIVACY, 80 ACRES. Sweeping views of Lake Superior and Pincushion Mt from expansive open meadows. This former homesteaders property has it all: rolling topography, ravines, grassy meadows, mature timber, flowing creek and expansive views. Great property for horses or crop production.

Minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6021017 $289,000 LARGE WILDERNESS ACREAGE - LAKE ACCESS. This 80+ acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Rugged property with high topography and old growth cedar and pine. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. MLS# 6024602 $203,000 OUTSTANDING LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS Gorgeous 14.69 acre parcel located within the boundaries of Cascade State park. Rolling hills, a variety of trees, and only 10 minutes from either Grand Marais or Lutsen. Many opportunities, potential for subdivision. MLS# 6023971 $175,000

MOUNTAIN TOP - WILDERNESS VIEWS. Fantastic vistas into the BWCA and surrounding rugged topography near McFarland Lake. Located at the end of the Arrowhead Trail with easy year-round access. The 122 acres has a high ridge and a “mountain top” for you to name. MLS# 6024599 $167,000 BIG LAND, BIG CREEK, BIG TREES. This nearly 100 acre Hovland area parcel is on the "front range" of the Farquhar Hills with a dramatic backdrop of rock cliffs and escarpments. There is a large creek running through the entire property with many fantastic building sites. MLS# 6024136 $159,900 INCREASINGLY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL. 190 arces fully surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich variety

of trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands.

MLS# 6023211 $150,000 BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE WITH LAKE VIEWS. Four 80 acre parcels located just south of Schroeder and a stone’s throw from Lake Superior! Each parcel features shared access off State Highway 61. The land features a gradual elevation, tiered building sites, beautiful lake views, and the Caribou River is within walking distance. MLS #6020335, #6021914, #6021916, and #6021918 $149,900 each.

LARGE ACREAGE WITH WATER FEATURES. The headwaters of Irish Creek! Quality 160+ acres, 5 parcels sold grouped or separately.

Many great features incl. old growth white pine, ponds, camping and building areas. MLS# 6023457 $149,500 INTRIGUING PROSPECT. High-quality items already in place include an insulated/heated slab for house/porch, insulated garage slab, electricity, driveway, the well, a time-dosed/heated septic system. Over 18 acres of privacy. MLS# 6021384 $114,900 READY TO BUILD – 20 ACRES IN SCHRODER. Driveway and building pad already in place. A red pine forest climbs up to the highest point with stunning views. MLS# 2308723 $79,900 HUGE POND-HUGE PRIVACY. Large 45+ acre wooded parcel located across from Tom Lake. Huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage. MLS# 6022858 $99,000 MAPLES, VIEWS, PRIVACY. 85+ acres near Hovland.

Good end of road access, adjoining tons of federal land, great view of pond. MLS# 2313198 $98,900 BUILDING SITE, CREEK, MAPLE RIDGE. This 47 acre parcel has a lot to offer. There’s a nice south facing building site just off a county road, a trout stream with beaver pond, and a maple ridge adjoining federal land. Great location close to Grand Marais. MLS# 6022087 $69,900

site steps from Devil Track Lake. 5 acres of secluded privacy. Enjoy the lake without the high taxes. MLS# 6022472 $64,900 SALE PENDING! MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE. Heavily wooded 6.45 acre parcel with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. MLS# 6023465 $64,500

30 ACRES - PANORAMIC VIEWS. Rare mountain top property with a 180 degree view of distant Lake Superior and the ridge to the north. Many trails in place with food plots for wildlife, plus an elevated viewing blind. MLS# 6020274 $55,000 RIDGES, PINES & VIEWS - ARROWHEAD TRAIL. Nice 20 acre parcel with high building sites and huge pines. The surrounding federal land leads directly into the BWCAW. McFarland lake is just a half-mile away. MLS# 6024600 $63,000 NICE LOT NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Beautiful gardens currently inhabit this lovely lot. Though it rests on Hwy 61 there are nice private niches to rest your home on. Walk to downtown Grand Marais! MLS# 6022810 $55,000 BUILDING LOT - GRAND MARAIS. A rare find! This lot is located on 8th Ave W in the heart of town with easy walking distance to the harbor and business district. All city services are at the street. MLS# 6019287 $54,900 PERFECT 5 ACRE HOME SITE. This private and secluded build site is just waiting for your custom plans! Only five miles from town with five acres of great woods bordering public land on two sides. MLS# 6021986 $51,500 GREAT PRIVACY CLOSE TO TOWN. This 5 acre property just outside of Grand Marais sits at the end of a private drive. Potential Lake Superior views, small creek and nice elevation make for a great ready-to-build home site.

New driveway this summer. MLS# 6023747 $49,800 OWN A PIECE OF THE NORTHWOODS. 39+ acres of gently sloping, wooded land with easy access on Camp 20 Road. Less than one half mile east of Judge CR Magney State Park, and steps away from the Superior Hiking Trail. MLS# 6022163 $48,900 NEW! WOODED 10 ACRES IN HOVLAND. North woods seclusion plus electricity and broadband! Great forested parcel. The driveway is in leading to a secluded build site with nice trees. Cute shower house and outhouse. MLS# 6024396 $47,900 BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND LAKE. This pine studded 7 acre property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. Just minutes from the BWCA by canoe or hiking shoe. MLS# 6024601 $47,000 POWERS LAKE ROAD ACREAGE. This is the beautiful ‘40’ that you have been waiting for. Easy access off Powers Lake Road. Electricity and broadband – a real bonus! MLS# 6022202 $42,000 5 ACRES NEAR CARIBOU LAKE. Gorgeous corner lot with colorful maples and majestic cedars. Plenty of privacy. Close to hiking trails and the Caribou Lake boat landing. Year round access with power! MLS# 2279179 $40,000 NEW! THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Nice 6 acre parcel of mixed forest land only 6 miles from Grand Marais! Great site for nature lovers, birders and wildlife watchers. Shared driveway is in, transformer on the property. MLS# 6024077 $39,900 QUIET AND PRIVATE. Choice 2.31 acre lot at the end of the road in Lutsen, ready to build. Priced to sell! MLS# 2309202 $39,500 WOODED 2.4 ACRES. Tait Lake back-lot with driveway in and cleared building site ready for your cabin. Electric is on site. MLS# 2297619 $39,000 WOODED ACREAGE – GRAND MARAIS. Two private 20 acre lots with hiking and ski trails, and abundant wildlife. A high building site offers seasonal views of Lake Superior. MLS# 2313172 $46,000 & MLS# 2313173 $35,000 FIVE SECLUDED ACRES. One of eight secluded wooded 5-acre parcels bordering Govt. land. MLS# 2308827 $28,000 PRIVATE HOME SITE CLOSE TO SUPERIOR. Very nice parcel with driveway, power and cleared building site. Rock outcroppings, huge spruce and privacy on dead end road near Silver Bay. Very affordable home site or recreational lot. MLS# 6023748 $19,900

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On Lake Superior

57XX East Hwy 61 - $99,900

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

MLS 2297434

2888 W Hwy 61 - $299,900

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

MLS 6020121

2884 W Hwy 61 - $327,500

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

MLS 6020179

14 Stonegate Rd $149,000

7362 E Hwy 61

63 Chessie Trail

One-of-a-kind setting. 208’ shore, spacious open floor plan, oak floors, solid handmade birch cabinets, massive fireplace, spacious deck.

1.27A private acres with 200’ shore near the Superior Hiking Trail, Judge Magney, and Naniboujou.

Keep charming cabin or build your dream home!

MLS 6022235 $299,900 PENDING

MLS 6019245 $249,000

1634 Croftville Rd

Charming 1BR, 1BA, 480 square foot cabin with 98’of very accessible shore. Also features a 14’ by 16’ guest cabin right on the shoreline.

MLS 6022706 $245,000 SOLD

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

MLS 6020138 PENDING

Stonegate Road - $219,900 $229,000

Two premium lots sited along scenic Chicago Bay. Nicely wooded, private, 1.17A, 200’ shoreline.

MLS 6022145

1708 E Hwy 61

7036 W Hwy 61

1478 Croftville Rd

4BR, 4BA home previously used as a B & B. Walk out lower level with a family room, large bathroom and laundry room. 236’ of Lake Superior shoreline.

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

Cozy cabin with Lake Superior out the front window! 1BR, 1BA, with beautiful shared shoreline.

So close it sounds like the lake is inside!!

MLS 6023253 $274,900

MLS 6020708 $525,000

MLS 6023844 $189,900 SOLD

East Hwy 61 - $999,999

What a piece of shoreline!! Over 28A with 1000’ of Lake Superior shore, measuring it straight across; meandering shoreline must be twice that much!

MLS 6022153

4556 Cascade Beach Rd

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

MLS 6022021 $569,000

4512 Cascade Beach Rd

7310 E Hwy 61

Amazing cabin with cobblestone fireplace, all wood floors & tons of windows, nestled in by the water’s edge. 400’ of meandering ledgerock shoreline on 2.97A.

2BR, 2BA home on Lake Superior wirh 150’ shore.

High ceilings, very open floor plan, & sliding glass doors in the LR leading to the deck.

MLS TBD $599,900 NEW

MLS 6021928 $299,900

Com m e r c ia l

10 1st Ave West

Premiere downtown Grand Marais location! Commercial building consists of 1650 square feet with 35’ of street frontage. Flexible layout of building allows for multiple options.

MLS 6024812 $224,900 New

108 Gunflint Trail

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

MLS 2161688 $199,900

108-2 Gunflint Trail

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

MLS 6024280 $149,900 NEW

Harbor Light Restaurant

Prime location on top of the hill in Grand Marais with 5000’+ commercial space. Large kitchen, multiple dining rooms, dance floor and outdoor patio.

1.75A with room for new development.

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MLS 6023043 $289,900

Commercial Vacant Land Highway 61 Nice building site , exceedingly level. Additional property available. 180’ of frontage on Hwy 61, highly visible as folks enter town. City water and sewer are right on the highway.

MLS 6023215 $139,900

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This will work! Cooperative seller is ready to help you take off and build an already successful and established auto repair and tire business. Accumulate equity and grow this business into the future!

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MLS 2313262 $189,900

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Homes & Cabins

319 E 2nd Ave

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

MLS 2313091 $168,000

481 Co Rd 60

176 Camp 15 Loop

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

MLS 2313220 $149,900

120 Brule Valley Tr

61 Mort Meadow Rd

40 Taylor Lane

2BR, private but close to town on 8A. Out buildings include an older barn currently housing chickens, a wood burning sauna, a brand new screen house, and a 12 x 28 building that screams possibility.

24+A with a 1944 sq ft pole building.

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

MLS 2313206 $498,500

MLS 6024267 $144,900 NEW

MLS 6022721 $89,000

45 Casper Hill Rd

160 Whippoorwill Ln

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

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

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

True retreat from the rush of modern life. Off grid with full solar power, propane wall heat and wood fireplace.

Nearly end of the road privacy. Log and half log sided construction.

MLS 2313295 $489,000

MLS 6020979 $58,000

MLS 2234351 $229,900

MLS 6022718 $139,900

260 County Rd 48

175 Whippoorwill Ln

4BR, 2BA home on 40A with private pond.

Gourmet kitchen, LR with plush carpets and double-sided gas fireplace.. Master BR suite has fireplace, whirlpool tub, quartz vanity and large walk-in closet.

330 Ball Club Rd

1911 Camp 20 Rd

238 Devil Track Rd

318 3rd Ave W

Super cute 1BR, 1BA home located in the heart of Grand Marais. Charming kitchen with lots of cabinet space. Full walkout basement with a sleeping area.

New roof in 2015.

MLS TBD $109,900 NEW

203 Victory Ln

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

2BR, 588 sq ft cabin situated in a grove of old growth white pines. Plus a 1BR guest cabin with attached shop and small garage.

Generator powered so you’ll never be at a loss for power.

2BR, 1BA extremely well kept and very inviting country home on 5A. The oversize garage has a work area that can be heated in cold weather.

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

Private and beautiful 20A with 2BR dovetail cabin, generator, batteries with inverter, a well and a cute little garage/ storage building. Borders Federal land on the west.

MLS 6022735 $259,900

MLS 6023760 $164,900 PENDING

MLS 6021647 $209,000

MLS 6021725 $74,900

MLS 6024727 $89,000 NEW

1183 Gunflint Tr

110 10th Ave W

7249 Hwy 61 - Tofte

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

4BR, Lake Superior views, maple flooring and spacious family room. Home is on 2A of level land.

Huge 32’ x 40’ garage is an added bonus!

3BR home located in the heart of Grand Marais. Open floorplan, wood fireplace, full walkout lower level complete with lots of storage and a family room.

Detached one car garage.

MLS 6021462 $279,000

MLS 2313058 $144,900 PENDING

MLS 6024781 $179,900 NEW

981 E 5th St

381 Moose Valley Rd

Cute and cozy, affordable family living!

2BR, 2BA, open kitchen, dining and living room spaces. The lot is over a third of an acre and has room for all sorts of outdoor activities.

Easily accessible, nicely wooded, year round 5+A. Abuts Federal land to the west. 24’x24’ garage with two doors providing space to store your toys and tools while deciding what to build.

MLS 6022445 $139,900 PENDING

MLS 6022762 $55,000

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

83A Camp 20 Rd - $79,900

Wooded, year round land with multiple zoning.

MLS 2164180

120A Reason Rd - $109,900 MLS 2308497

120A Murmur Creek - $99,900

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

Solid tree coverage. Public land on all sides for maximum privacy! Rolling land and wildlife.

41A Camp 20 Rd - $46,900

80A Moose Valley Trail - $79,900

MLS 6023519

MLS 6021717

MLS 6022454

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

Wooded with excellent building sites close to the Superior Hiking Trail.

Surrounded by State Forest on 2 sides!

25A Irish Creek Rd - $25,900

MLS 6020470

Year round access with over 700’ Irish Creek frontage. Septic sites have been identified. Close to great fishing on Tom Lake.

170+ Camp 20 Rd - $169,900

43A County Road 7 - $299,900

Heavily forested land, many beautiful pine trees. Gravel pit on the northwest corner, State land to the south.

MLS 6022459

NORTH SHORE

40A Lima Grade Rd - $149,900

83A on Mons Creek, abuts Judge Magney State Park. Historical log cabin; abundant with wildlife.

MLS 6022337

MLS 6022734

80A of private wilderness with a partial view of Lake Superior. Year-round living on a county maintained road.

200+ Camp 12 Rd - $159,900

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

MLS 6020847

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

MLS 2170711

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Inland

Poplar Lake

Devil Track Lake

Lake

Homes

Two Island

Poplar Lake

Perfect family retreat with 3 cabins situated on 2.2A with 153’ shore. 1+BR with enclosed porch, one-room bunkhouse, and two room cabin. All with a detached 30 x 40 garage.

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

2A property with 2 large BR, bath, spacious kitchen and living area with cathedral ceilings, log beams, and great views.

Dock in place.

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

Solid rental history.

MLS 6019286 $599,900

MLS 6024348 $289,900 NEW

MLS 6023501 $223,900 PENDING

MLS 6022412 $289,900

MLS 6019270 $229,900

McFarland Lake

Devil Track

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

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

MLS 6020818 $249,900

MLS 6023530 $569,900

Pike Lake

Greenwood Lake

McFarland Lake

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

MLS 6024623 $379,900

Gunflint Lake

Devil Track Lake

Poplar Lake

Quintessential inland lake 2BR cabin on 200’shore with BWCAW access.

Cabin is being sold completely furnished so all you have to do is bring food and linens.

3BR, 2BA home on 1A, overlooking 150’ of shore. Whirlpool, walk-in shower, large sunroom with southern exposure.

There is a fully furnished summer cabin also!

MLS 6019066 $250,000

MLS 6021400 $194,900

Poplar Lake

Sea Gull Lake

Turnkey cabin on 5+A, 300’ shore. Large windows, open floor plan, propane appliances and a spacious loft. Outhouse, storage shed, landscaped yard and garden beds. Abuts federal land, abutting lot.

3BR, 2BA cabin, open floor plan and 4 season porch. Private boat landing, huge garage, and Wildfire Sprinkler System. Multiple types of off grid operating systems so you can enjoy cell phone, electricity & running water.

Lovely year round 3BR, 2BA home.

Large family room with propane fireplace and a nice sitting area.

Also includes an older fixer upper cabin located at the water’s edge

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

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

2BR, 2BA year round log home with 190’ shore. Stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, open floor plan, peaked wood ceiling, log beams and screened in porch.

MLS 6021752 $239,900

MLS 6021618 $317,500

MLS 6023141 $339,900

MLS 6022707 $589,000

MLS 6023210 $389,900

West Twin Lake

Birch Lake

Finely crafted 2BR, quality built log home with 1000’ shore. Sitting room with a hand crafted stone fireplace, This is inland lake living at its finest all with end-of-the-road privacy.

44A, 800+’ of shore, multiple rustic cabins, with propane lights, stove and fridge. Bordered 2 sides by Superior National Forest. All existing furniture, boats included.

MLS 6023530 $339,900

MLS 6022641 $489,900

Tom Lake

Tom Lake

300’ shore, 55A with year round access, electricity and broadband. Cabin with loft, all propane appliances and a wraparound deck. Being sold fully furnished!

MLS 6023040 $149,900 PENDING

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Remote lake cabin located close to town!

Fully furnished super cute cabin built to accommodate year round usage.

16A, 500’of shore of great trout fishing.

MLS 2313186 $114,900

MLS 6022457 $219,900

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Poplar Lake

MLS 6022409 $289,900

Kemo Lake

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

Spectacular Island, 1.6 A with 2BR vacation home, bath and spacious kitchen. Breathtaking view of the lake. Dock is in place and 353’ of private shoreline.

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Poplar Lake

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

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

MLS TBD NEW

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Inland Lake Lots

Surfside

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

Excellent vacation rental history!

MLS 6023870 Unit 11A $210,000

Bluefin Bay - Tofte

Tom Lake

Year round, 1.10A, 171’ shore, nicely wooded, driveway and cleared building site. MLS 6020381 $54,900 Heavily wooded with year-round access. 112’ shore on county maintained road.

MLS 2313184 $114,900 PENDING Private 34+A, 600’ of shore, surveyed and septic sites are id’d. Will consider owner financing to a qualified buyer.

MLS 6020848 $149,900

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

Excellent rental potential.

1BR,1BA units with stunning views

Incredible Palisades views! Over 200’ shore, year-round access and healthy mix of trees.

East Bay Suites

2BR, 2BA units with stunning views

2BR, 2BA with views of Lake Superior from both bedrooms as well as in-unit owner storage. End of building and top floor privacy make this a special unit. Excellent rental record and income.

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

MLS 6023153 Unit #301 $324,900

Unit 27 MLS 6022267 $275,000 Unit 17 MLS 6022417 $287,000 Unit 2 MLS 2298984 $319,000

Unit 61 MLS 6022540 $530,000

Inn at Terrace Point

Quality, quality, and more quality. 1BR, 1BA unit with walkout comfort to enjoy your lake patio.

Outstanding architecture by John Howe (a Frank Lloyd Wright student).

MLS 6023722 $179,900

MLS 6023502 $79,900

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

2.7A – 3.48A across the road from state owned Lake Superior shoreline.

Utilities readily available. MLS 6024403

Coyote Ridge - $99,900 New

South facing 5A lot with amazing views. Electricity is right at the road.

Just minutes from town. MLS 6024384

1501 W Hwy 61 - $169,900

Almost 3A of commercially zoned property with Lake Superior! view!

Very level building area; city sewer and water available.

MLS 6019246

E Hwy 61 - $54,900

20A, 1/3 mile above Lake Superior with great panoramic views. Very nice site near town but also quite private. MLS 6023934

Gunflint Trail - $97,500

Year round 6.46A on county maintained road with plenty of privacy.

Great views of Superior! MLS 6023319

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

MLS 6024147

Bloomquist Mtn. Rd 5.8A - $44,900

10 miles east of Grand Marais with power at theproperty, driveway, and several building sites partiall cleared!

2.13A with lovely old white pine trees!

Mid trail location, 221’ shore, abuts USFS.

MLS 2308814 $79,900

MLS 6022402 $149,900

Wilson Lake

Leo Lake

169’ shore, on 3.70A, mid trail location, with public access to other lakes nearby.

Pike Lake

3.7A, 200’ of shore. Abuts federal land to the south for added privacy.

MLS 6021754 $149,900

Onagon Lake

MLS 2158160 $52,500

MLS 6022456 $119,900

Two Island

5+ A of wooded land with 500+’ of shorelineand state land on two sides!

Year round access; great recreational area. MLS 6023533 $89,900

Very nice 5A lot with lots of shoreline on both Cupid & Onagon Lake.

Abuts Federal land for added privacy.

Very peaceful lot with 222’of shore & shoreline on Cupid Lake. Located in the heart of the BWCA.

MLS 6022455 $49,900

Kemo Lake

E Hwy 61 - $84,900 MLS 6022629

Loon Lake

10+A, beautiful tree cover, rock out-croppings and great views. Driveway to a great building site and a septic holding tank is already installed.

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

Poplar Lake

One of only 4 lots on south shore.

Private 2.34A with 200’ frontage on excellent trout lake!

MLS 2313330

Chester Lake

MLS 6023878 $124,900

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

Raven Feather Rd - $119,900

MLS 2313184 $104,900 PENDING

MLS 6021150 $220,000

Squint Lake

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

Heavily wooded with 112’ shore.

Property is on a county maintained road for use all year long.

Birch Lake

MLS 2183859 $99,900

MLS TBD $ 289,900 NEW

MLS 2306066 $199,900

4+A, over 335’ shore on premier Lake County lake. Driveway into building site, site prep work partially done, a septic system and a well!

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

Sunrises, Artist Point & the Grand Marais Harbor views are truly breathtaking. This 2BR, 2BA, laundry, loft, and underground parking. Many new updates to the kitchen and the bathrooms.

Beautiful lake lot on 2A and over 150’ of shore. Nicely wooded, close to town.

Tons of recreational activities nearby.

245’ of shore on 1.2A. Shoreline has its own natural boat slip!!

MLS 6024080 $45,000

Grand Marais Condo

Devil Track Lake

MLS 6021433 $139,900

Very private, year round 4.4A with 298’ shore. Dramatic building sites overlooking the federal land across the water.

Co Rd 7- $69,900

Beautifully wooded 7.7A. Septic sites id’d, building site has been identified.

MLS 6023845 $139,900

MLS 6019917

Greenwood Lake

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

Morgan Rd - $79,000

20A, great mix of trees, elevated lot, abuts Cascade State Park to the west, federal land to the north. MLS 6023679

MLS 6023267 $179,900

Land W Hwy 61

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

Schoolhouse Road

10A close to town. This parcel will be surveyed and have septic sites confirmed MLS 60191333 $44,900 PENDING

4018 County Rd 14 20A nicely wooded year round lot.

Electricity and phone, abuts Federal land providing access to incredible amount of land. MLS 2308865 $59,900 North Rd

20A, very private, year round access. Power, phone and broadband available at the road!! MLS 6024552 $39,900

Coyote Ridge Three 5A, private, beautifully wooded parcels close to town. Babbling, gurgling creek for your boundary.

MLS 6021224 $45,000 - $65,000

Pike Lake Rd Wooded 4+A near Pike Lake! Nicely elevated build sites, survey in place and septic sites identified

MLS 6019339 $29,900

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

MLS 6020283 $62,900

Railroad Drive

1.7A in the heart of Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees. Convenient location. MLS 6023743 $49,900

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Gunflint Trail Cross country skiers, hikers; this property is connected to the Pincushion Cross Country Ski Trail system with the Little Devil Track River flowing through it MLS 2313364 $69,000

Co Rd 67 2.24A, year round access, directly abuts State Land to the east. Fully surveyed and well-built private driveway.

MLS 6024406 $39,900 New

County Rd 7

Oversize lot on Co Rd 7 but inside the city. The obvious benefits of broadband and other services. MLS 2313107 $65,000 10A lot in the highly popular Good Harbor Hill area west of Grand Marais. Nicely wooded, small creek flowing through, good home sites. MLS 6023300 $79,900

Casper Hill Rd

19.6A just a few miles from town. Simple lean-to cabin to give you a head start on your get away. MLS 6023494 $45,000

Rosebush Hill Lane Nicely wooded 5.40A with shared driveway only minutes from town. Identified septic sites and fully surveyed! Approx. 430’ of creek frontage. OWNER will consider a Contract for Deed! MLS 6024624 $49,900 Solberg Lane

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

MLS 2239163 $72,500

Stonegate Rd 2A on public portion of desirable Stone Gate Road with lots of potential uses. Power, phone, and broadband are a stone’s throw away. MLS 6022528 $19,900

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4 Bedroom Classic Farmhouse 64 Acres with views.

MLS# 6024158 Price: $269,000

3 Bedroom 1 Bath 1176 Sq. ft. Large Kitchen MLS# TBD Price: $129,500

2500 Sq. Ft. Commercial. Solid Renters.

Great Location.

MLS# TBD Price: $319,900

Sweet 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car on Lake Superior MLS# 6022172 Price $377,000

3 Bedroom 1 Bath 3+ acres Equity builder MLS# 6022572 Price: $47,900

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253 S. SHORE DRIVE DEVIL’S TRACK LAKE

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Rustic 596 sq. ft. cabin w/loft 173’ ft. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home 2 Car w/ Cabin. lakeshore. Sauna and Shed Included 216 Ft. Devil’s Track MLS# 6022171 Price: $96,750 MLS# 6022415 Price: $359,900

8 N. BROADWAY GRAND MARAIS

10 HAMMER RD. HOVLAND

Commercial Opportunity 2000+ sq. ft. main level and 2 apartments on 2nd level. Large lot.

MLS# 2309298 Price: $479,500

Cute and cozy MLS# 6022586 Price: $91,000

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

4 Bedroom 3 Bath 2 Car 250 Ft. Lake Superior. Nightly Rental Potential MLS# 6022414 Price: $599,990

Location, Location, Location 4+ Bedroom 2 Bath MLS# 2313355 Price: $174,750

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MLS# 6022592 Price $419,875

2500 Sq. Ft. Commercial Building/Turnkey Business Opportunity MLS# 6021526 Price: $240,000

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