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TABLE OF CONTENTS Features September Music Madness........................... 8 Same-Sex Weddings Bring Business to Cook County.................................................. 11 Inside the New Co-op.................................... 12 Profile: Ray Block................................................ 15 Timber Frames are Everywhere............... 16 Volunteer to Make a Difference............... 17 Preparing for College..................................... 19

Plein Air Painting Competition Sept. 6-29

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Watch artists paint outdoors, bringing blank canvases to life. The 11th annual Plein Air Painting Competition starts on Sept. 6 and ends Sept. 13.

Painters may explore anywhere within Cook County, celebrating the beauty of the North Shore. The artwork will be on sale and display from Sept. 14 through Sept. 29 at the Plein Air oil painting by Matt Kania entitled “Closing Time at DQ.” Johnson Heritage Post, and an opening reception will be held on Sept. 13 at from 5-7 p.m. at the Johnson Heritage Post. Other events include the 90-minute Quick Paint on Sept. 12 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Artists’ Point and Kids’ Plein Air Painting with Grandpa David at Harbor Park at 1 p.m. on Sept. 14. For more info or to register for the competition, visit www.grandmaraisartcolony.org.

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Ruffed Grouse Sportsmen’s Banquet Sept. 5

Join the 21st annual North Shore Chapter Conservation and Sportsmen’s Club Banquet on Thursday, Sept. 5 at the American Legion in Grand Marais. Social hour and raffles begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. Individual membership with a dinner ticket is $50, a membership with a spouse and two dinner tickets is $75, and a junior membership and dinner ticket is $35. For more info, call Jill Hill at 218-387-2501 or email lillith@boreal.org.

Fall Superior Trail Races Sept. 6-7

Put your strength and endurance to the test with the Fall Superior Trail Race. Run 100 miles, 50 miles, or 26.2 miles of rugged land on the scenic Superior Hiking Trail. Train hard and be prepared, as each run is very difficult.

Aid stations will be provided with food and drink for each marathon. Spots are limited so if you are feeling brave, sign up soon. Each race ends at Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen. Visit www.superiortrailrace.com for more info.

6th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival Sept. 6-8

This year’s annual Radio Waves Music Festival will provide music and fun for all ages.

Located at Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Area. There will be on-site food vendors, children’s activities such as face painting and live music throughout each day. This year’s lineup includes The Carpenter Ants; Pushing Chain; Sky Blue Trio with Orange Girl; Yvonne Mills; The Sivertones; Earth, Wind and Todd; Trails End Band, and many more. For more info, visit www.wtip.org.

One of the featured homes on the Tour d’Art fundraiser. The home hosts a variety of sculptures by Paul Granlund, Tom Christiansen and other distinguished sculptors.

Sawtooth Mountain Bike Challenge Sept. 8

Challenge your ability with the Sawtooth Mountain Bike Race, offering citizen, sport and expert levels. Begin the race in downtown Grand Marais near Artist’s Point and wind your way around Pincushion Mountain using snowmobile and ski trails. Enjoy the scenic view of Lake Superior while conquering rugged terrain. Race begins at 10 a.m. in front of Superior North Outdoor Center. Preregister prior to Aug. 31 for a discount. Late registration is from 8-9 a.m. race day. For more info, visit www.sawtoothchallenge.org.

Unplugged XII: The Northern Harvest Sept. 12-15

North House Folk School in Grand Marais is bringing back Mountain Stage for the

third year in a row. This year’s performers include BoDeans, Tom Paxton, Lori McKenna, Dead Man Winter, The Pines, Matraca Berg, Jonathan Brown and many more. Thursday and Friday nights will be with NPR’s radio show Mountain Stage, with Larry Groce. Saturday will feature the classic Unplugged performances featuring inspiring singers and songwriters. For more info, visit www.northhouse.org.

Community Health Project Kick-Off Sept. 19

Enjoy an active day with fun for all ages while supporting the new community health project, sponsored by the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. Event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features an active living talk

by Jim Oberstar, community bike/walk audits, “Gaga” ball, blender bike smoothies and more. Come learn more about this new county-wide project and share your

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Tickets are $15/adults, $5/students.

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experiences of walking and biking our roads and streets in Cook County. For more info, visit www.sawtoothmountainclinic.org.

NSMA presents The Dream Songs Project Sept. 21

Classical voice and guitar duo, The Dream Songs Project will be performing at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Vocalist Alyssa Anderson and guitarist Joseph Speolstra formed in 2010 and have performed all across the upper Midwest. This concert of Minnesota compositions, Northern Songs, includes composer Daniel Nass, who will be available for audience questioning after the performance. Local musicians Philis Anderson, Erika Ternes and Karina Roth will also perform. Tickets are $15 adults and $5 students. Tickets can be bought at the door or in advance at www.tix.com. Visit www.northshoremusicassociation.com.

Crossing Borders Studio Tour 2013 Sept. 27-Oct. 6

Enjoy the fall colors while participating in a free self-guided tour of a select group of professional artist studios located along the North Shore. Learn about the process each artist goes through to create a masterpiece.

Artwork will also be available to purchase. A wide array of art will be featured this year such as pottery, weaving, jewelry, glass sculptures, leather, wood carving, metal works and more.

Visit www.crossingbordersstudiotour.com for more info.

Tour d’Art 2013 Sept. 28

The Grand Marais Art Colony is hosting the first annual Tour d’Art fundraiser. Take this opportunity to view four unique homes with original architecture and extensive art collections. Afterwards, enjoy a wine and cheese reception, exhibit by visual

artist Hazel Belvo and a lecture by Ken Bloom, director of the Tweed Museum. There will also be a drawing for gift certificates and goodie bags will be given away.

These homes are not open to the public and spots are limited. For more info or to reserve a ticket, visit www. grandmaraisartcolony.org.

North Shore Healthcare Golf Scramble Sept. 29

Monoprint by Lee Ross, one of the artists in the Crossing Borders Studio Tour.

Volunteer, sponsor, or golf at the 18th annual North Shore Health Care Golf Scramble, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 29. Funds will go towards grants that benefit health care in Cook County. The event will take place at

the Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen with a 19th hole reception following the event at Lutsen Resort. For more info, visit www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org.

QUICK PAINT

ON ARTISTS’ POINT Artists are given 90 minutes to complete a painting. With a shotgun start and Lake Superior’s ever changing weather, it is a spectacle to watch!

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by Joan Farnam Mysterious Ways; Jim & Michele Miller; D’Merritt;, Spruce Roots; Frozen Britches, and Trails End Band.

Tickets are $5 a day, $10 for the whole weekend and can be purchased at the gate. All invited.

The Plein Air Competition, Exhibit & Sale begins at the Grand Marais Art Colony Friday, Sept. 6, when artists from all over the region arrive to have the canvasses they will use stamped by staff. This year, a total of 70 artists will participate. Over the following week, they will disperse throughout the county to paint the beauty of the North Shore. The public is invited on an Artists Scavenger Hunt, a self-guided tour of sites in the county where artists might be found. A list is available at the Art Colony.

Numerous events are associated with this competition, too.

On Sept. 7, there’s a Paint Out at the Sugarloaf Cove from 1-4 p.m., (public invited), a Night Paint and the popular Quick Paint, where artists have to complete a painting in 90 minutes.

It will be on Artist’s Point from 4-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.

12. Be there for the shotgun start and watch the artist’s at work.

There’s a new competition this year too. Entitled the Red Suspender Invitational, it is a single elimination match-up between previous Plein Air Award winners. The winner will receive a set of red suspenders from Howard Sivertson.

All the work will be exhibited at the Johnson Heritage Post with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13.

The exhibit continues through Sept. 29.

Nationally known plein air painter Ken DeWaard is the juror this year. He’s also teaching a plein air painting class during the event.

The Grand Marais Art Colony’s Plein Air Competition starts Sept. 6 with an opening reception at the Johnson Heritage Post Sept. 13. The Quick Paint is on Artists’ Point from 4-5:30 p.m . Thursday, 12, Pictured above is Holly Johnson Beaster, who participated in the Quick Paint in 2011. | KJERSTI VICK If you had to pick the best month of the year for art and music in Cook County, September would be at the top of the list.

First up this month are two fantastic events — the 11th Annual Plein Air Competition, put on by the Grand Marais Art Colony, and the 6th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival, sponsored by WTIP Community Radio.

The music festival is always a great music weekend with bands playing all day and into the night at Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Rec Park. There are onsite food vendors, a dance floor and a children’s tent. The music kicks off at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 8.

Amanda Hand & Barb LaVigne with Russ Viton; The Pete K. Group; The Curry Family Band; Earth Wind and Todd; Portage; Gordon Thorne & Bob Bingham, Drew Heinonen, The Sivertones; Ol’ Yeller with Germaine Gemberling; Briand Morrison & Roxann Berglund; Don Bauer & Al Hedstrom; Pushing Chain;

The next weekend features another outstanding music festival when Mountain Stage Radio returns to the big tent on the campus of North House Folk School for Unplugged Xll. Two live radio shows will be recorded Sept. 12-13. On Saturday, Sept. 14, Jon Vezner leads musicians in the classic Unplugged concert.

Performers on Mountain Stage on Sept. 12 are Dead Man Winter, The Pines, BoDeans and Jill Sobule & Julia Sweeney. Sept.

12 performers include Tom Paxton, Lori McKenna, Andrew Walesch with Jonathan Brown and Matraca Berg.

The classic Unplugged Show on Saturday night will include Vezner, Paxton and Berg, with other performers to be announced. To get tickets, see www.northouse.org.

The Carpenter Ants, an old-style rhythm and blues, gospel soul and country funk band out of North Carolina are back again this year. They’ve toured all over the world and produced a number of popular CDs. Last year, they played at the festival as well as joined in jamming sessions with local musicians in venues around Grand Marais over the festival weekend. This year should be no exception.

The Unplugged weekend also includes a variety of coursework, craft demos, music workshops and jam sessions as well as speakers.

The lineup of local bands who will play is impressive. Here’s the list: John Silliman; Yvonne Mills; North Shore Community Swing Band; The Splinters; Bret Berka; Cook County’s Most Wanted; skyBLUEtrio with the ORANGEgirl; Yvonne Mills;

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LEFT: Bruce & Cynthia Lovold, Superior 20/20. RIGHT: “Fish Trio” by Timothy Young.

Next up is the Dream Songs Project brought to the stage of the Arrowhead Center for the Arts by the North Shore Music Association Sept. 21. The classical music concert, with Minnesota composers

Alyssa Anderson and Joseph Spoelstra, will feature lute songs and opera arias, as well as classical and romantic art songs and newly commissioned works. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Crossing Borders Studio Tour & Sale starts on the last weekend of September and runs through Oct. 6, featuring an incredible variety of art and artists exhibiting work in North Shore studios from just outside Duluth to Grand Portage.

The studios include Dave YungLEFT: One of Betsy Bowen’s illustrations for “A Pocket of Prairie.” RIGHT: The Carpenter Ants play at Radio Waves. ner Pottery, Burton Forge & Gallery, Blue Skies Glassworks, Cooter Pottery & Handweaving, artists and see their work. All the studios are all in Lake County, and Betsy Bowen Studio, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 6.

KKD Pottery, Lee & Dan Ross and Ningii- For more info, see crossingbordersstudiotour.

Oshitoomin Ojibwe Art Gallery with Marcie com for maps and more info.

McIntire in Cook County.

Another studio art tour in Lake County, Many of the studios include guests over the Lake Superior 20-20, runs Sept. 20-22 and 10-day period. In Cook County, printmaker Sept. 27-29 this year. It features fine art, fine Betsy Bowen has invited Thunder Bay potter craft and music by 20 artists in 20 miles. Hosts Fritz Lehmberg, fused glass artist Sheri Har- include Ron Benson (glass), Rose Kadera grove of Austin, Texas, and Minneapolis fiber Vastila (pottery), Dave Gilsvik ( painting), artist Meg Corcoran to exhibit with her.

Shelly Getten (printmaking), Jim Sage (glass/ Kristi Downing of KKD Pottery will host forge), Bruce and Cynthia Lloyd (pottery) Catherine Schoenherr of Woodbury to ex- and Helen Hartley (sculpture/painting.) For more info and maps, see lakesuperior2020.com. hibit her Saami inspired jewelry.

Betsy Bowen Woodcuts

Crossing Borders begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, and offers opportunities to meet the

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Visit with Peter Pestalozzi, master woodworker both weekends of Crossing Borders.

September 27-29 and October 3-5 Glaze and fire your own Tea Bowl with Richard Gruchalla and Carrin Rosetti Saturday, Oct. 5th from 10am until bowls are gone.

Betsy Bowen Studio - woodcut.com 301 First Ave West - Grand Marais - 218-387-1992 Studio open daily through Oct. 20 11am - 5 pm A family friendly working studio in a historic church just up the hill from downtown.

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Singin’ & Swingin’ September

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Grand Marais Municipal Campground The Place to Be September 6 - 14, for Radio Waves, Mountain Stage & Unplugged Music Events

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WTIP’s 6th annual Radio Waves Music Festival will kick-off this month’s music madness starting Sept. 6-8.

The first Radio Waves Festival was held in 2008 to celebrate WTIP’s 10-year anniversary. The festival has since become an annual tradition and features all kinds of music. More than 1,000 people of all ages attended last year’s festival. This year will mark the 15-year anniversary for WTIP, expanding the festival to three days and generating lots of excitement.

“The 6th annual Radio Waves Music Festival is WTIP’s way of celebrating our 15-year anniversary, showcasing the amazing talent of the area, and bringing our community of listeners together for a weekend of music in a beautiful outdoor venue. The family-friendly atmosphere makes for a weekend of appreciating way we all love this area,” said Deb Benedict, WTIP’s Executive Director.

This year’s lineup includes more than 25 bands, including The Carpenter Ants, Pushing Chain, The Spruce Roots, Mysterious Ways, D’Merritt, The Frozen Britches, Sivertones, skyBLUE Trio with ORANGEgirl and many more.

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Almost every night, year round, live music can be found throughout Cook County. Local musicians, with guitar in hand, play around a resort campfire, at the GunFlint Tavern, Papa Charlie’s and many other local venues. And every September, music-goers flock to Grand Marais to attend two of the biggest music festivals of the year, welcoming musicians from all genres, both local and regional.

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The festival will take place at Sweethearts Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Area. It will also feature a dance floor and from top left: The Sivertones, Briand Morrison, and Pete Kavanaugh. kids’ activities such as Above: Music-goers flood the dance floor at the 2012 Radio Waves face painting and arts Festival.

The Splinters will play at Radio Waves.

3 days of craft, 3 nights of music

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and crafts. There will also be on-site food vendors and a special Sunday brunch. Vendors include Double D’s BBQ, Lola’s Sweet Life Bakery, Great Expectations School. The Cooperation Station, and Fika Coffee. Tickets are $5 per day or $10 for the weekend. Visit www.wtip.org for more details.

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Next up on the music scene Sept. 12-15 is the North House Folk School’s Unplugged XII Northern Harvest Festival, featuring NPR’s Mountain Stage Radio and 11 performers over three days.

Opening Thursday night is Dead Man Winter, which features Trampled by Turtles’ lead vocalist and guitarist Dave Simonett. Trampled by Turtles, who performed at last year’s festival, has graced the stage of talk show host David Letterman and has performed at numerous folk festivals throughout the country. Also scheduled to perform are The Pines, BoDeans, Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeny.

www.northhouse.org John Vezner performs at Unplugged each year.

NPR’s Mountain Stage Radio, featuring Larry Groce, will be recording Thursday and Friday, September 12-13 as part of Unplugged. The show will then be aired twice each over the next year on all radio stations that support Mountain Stage throughout the nation.

Friday performers include Tom Paxton, Lori McKenna, Andrew Walesch with Jonathan Brown and Matraca Berg. Saturday will be the classic Unplugged songwriter’s performances and include Jon Vezner and others.

The North House will also be offering a two-day songwriting workshop with Jon Vezner, Tom Paxton and Matraca Berg, a half-day fingerstyle guitar workshop with Jonathan Brown and Andrew Walesch, and a half-day listening session with Larry Groce. Traditional craft courses and an online auction also are on the schedule.

Tickets for the festival are available online and range from $20 to $50. For more info, visit www.northhouse.org.

The North Shore Music Association also is contributing to the music this month with chamber duo The Songs Dream Project performing “Northern Songs” at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 21. This Twin Cities duo consists of vocalist Alyssa Anderson and guitarist Joseph Spoelstra. The opening act will be local chamber trio Philis Anderson, Karina Roth and Erika Ternes. Visit www.northshoremusicassociation.org for more details.

All events are family-friendly and a must-see for any music lover. For a full listing of musical entertainment, check out the September calendar or visit www.northshorehwy61.com.

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Same-Sex Weddings Bring Business to Cook County

By Shawn Perich

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al Ulstad and Kathy Ogle are planning a September get-together. The Twin Cities physicians are part-time residents of Cook County and are holding the event here. In addition to their friends in the local community, they are inviting family and friends “from far and wide.” They’ve been pleasantly surprised at how many of these farflung folks have decided to attend. So what’s the big occasion?

Val and Kathy are getting married.

Beginning Aug. 1, same-sex marriage became legal in Minnesota. Val and Kathy, who have been together for 31 years, are excited about finally having the opportunity to tie the knot, even though they had an informal commitment ceremony several years ago.

“We want to recognize our love like everyone else does,” Val said.

They are not the only same-sex couple in Cook County with wedding plans. However, because so many of Val and Kathy’s guests are traveling here for the wedding, their marriage also illustrates another aspect of same-sex

marriage—the economic impact. Cook County is already a popular destination for weddings.

Now that more Minnesotans are able to get married, businesses providing services for weddings—lodging establishments, restaurants, caterers, photographers, florists and more— may be busier than ever.

“I just added two same-sex weddings on the same day in September,” said Staci Droulliard, owner of Lola’s Sweet Life Bakery in Grand Marais. “I welcome the business.”

Droulliard bakes cakes for 25 to 35 weddings annually and the number increases every year. “I started out doing one cake per week and now I’m doing four weddings on a weekend,” she said.

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The wedding business “is huge up here,”

she said, because many couples are drawn to the North Shore’s scenery and ambience.

Among same-sex couples, Cook County is known to be a tolerant, welcoming place—all the more reason for it to be a desirable wedding destination.

“People love to get married on the North Shore,” said Grand Marais photographer Jess Oullis.

While she hasn’t been booked for any samesex weddings yet, Oullis is curious what she will see in her 2014 bookings.

“I’m excited it’s happening,” she said of same-sex marriage. “The more weddings, the more people who are coming to the county.”

county is Lutsen Resort, which hosts 50 to 60 weddings per year. Events coordinator Beth Hazelton has been surprised she hasn’t had calls from same-sex couples, but points out the resort is nearly fully booked for weddings in 2014. The average couple makes plans from one year to a year-and-a-half in advance of their wedding. During the summer, the resort already does as many weddings as it can without interfering with the experiences of other guests. Hazelton said they are hoping to grow their off-season weddings and hosted about a dozen during the off season last year.

Attracting same-sex couples will require some minor adjustments to marketing materials and staff training. Presently, the resort’s wedding brochure refers to the “bride and groom”—wording that now must be changed.

She says they may hold some sensitivity training for the resort staff for working with same sex couples.

“We want to make sure both parties are comfortable,” she said.

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Co-op Sees Sharp Business Increase in New Building

By Joan Farnam

ing to pass. This is especially noticeable in the bulk foods section.

It’s still an adventure to walk into the new Cook County Whole Foods Co-op, almost two months since it first opened.

In the back of the store are large closed coolers for everything from milk to fresh meat, and the cheese section has a cooler of its own.

The automatic doors at the entrance continue to amaze—they’re such a stark contrast to the old building where wind would catch the single door, making it almost impossible to close. Now, we can just sail through.

Inside, it’s almost indescribably different.

The large produce section is beautiful, layered with well-lit organic fruits and vegetables that just invite a closer look and a purchase or two.

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Instead of opening a door and letting out all that cold air while you decide what you want, you can peruse the cheddars and goat cheese at your leisure, and then just reach into the open cooler to make your choice.

There’s a great bakery section now, too, and the deli has a cooler of its own. There’s also a complete aisle of glass-fronted freezers offering everything from pizzas to sprouted corn tortillas.

The shelving is black and full of items the old store couldn’t carry before because there just wasn’t enough room.

“I love it,” said Kent Jones, who has been working at the co-op for years. “It’s such a great atmosphere. People seem to be very happy shopping here. And I love all the colors.”

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the outside walls. The mosaics couldn’t be saved when the new store was built, but the color choice for both exterior and interior walls looked to them for inspiration

For example, in the old store, the deli and produce staff had to share space, which was very crowded. Now, the enclosed kitchen gives the deli staff space of their own, and the produce can be washed and prepped in its own area.

The new building is more than twice the size of the old— 6,607 square feet vs. 3,200 square feet. The shopping space has more than doubled—up from 1,600 square feet to 3,865.

The building is energy efficient, too. It was built with insulated concrete walls, and LED lights are used in all the coolers.

A rack system of compressors is used for all the coolers and freezers, too, which reduces electricity costs substantially.

Stoltz said they’re already seeing pay back. The co-op’s electric bill for July was less that it was last year, she said.

The new store comes with a hefty price tag, though. The entire project cost $2.3 million, she said. That includes an operating budget for the startup, renting a temporary location while the new store was being built and the design and construction of the new space.

It also covered the purchase of new food for the store.

Because it was decided to have a very quick turnaround— they closed the temporary store and opened in the new space within 36 hours—they had to purchase inventory so that it was on the shelves for the opening, Stoltz said.

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So far, the new co-op is exceeding income projections. Sales for the first week in the new space were up 40 percent. The total July sales were up more than 27 percent from last year, Stoltz said.

“It’s nice to see that the new space is working,” she added.

From all accounts, customers seem to enthusiastically agree.

The Co-op keeps a notebook in the front of the store for comments, product requests, complaints, etc., and on this day, in big letters, a note on the open page said; ‘You Guys Rock!”

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What projects are you currently working on?

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Cook County has its own Johnny Appleseed house was to find something that I could grow,” he said.

Booth said that lots of research and testing has to be done in the next few years to see how the model works.

He thought of planting lots of maple trees at first, but soon realized there wouldn’t be any pay back for the investment. Apple trees, on the other hand, were a natural.

“We don’t know about costs, how it would transfer from small scale to really large scale,” she said.

“And we don’t know how well the firebreak system works. It has been done out West.”

In his research, Block One of Ray Block’s apple trees. discovered the fruiting wall system as well as The sustainable system looked at varieties that might do well on the that Block is envisioning is a good one for North Shore close to Lake Superor. He chose a small homestead, she added. “I just don’t many varieties as well as different root stocks know about the bigger piece.” to see what works best.

Block’s trialing of hardy root stock for the David Bedford, a University of Minnesota researcher who developed the Honeycrisp apple, is intrigued by the project and has visited the site, said Diane Booth, Cook County Extension agent. “Bedford is not doing some of the research on this type of system and these rootstocks,” Booth said “He seems to think it’s an interesting project.”

trees is valuable research, too, she said.

Meanwhile, Block will continue working on his project. In a few years, he says, his orchard should be producing lots of apples—more than he can possibly give away to friends. At that point, he hopes to sell them to the co-op so that everyone can enjoy an organic, homegrown Honeycrisp.

Ray Block has planted apple trees near Lake Superior to provide apples to family, friends and community as well as to act as a firebreak. Chickens help control insects and weeds. | JOAN FARNAM

By Joan Farnam Ray Block has a vision for the North Shore.

He’d like to see an apple orchard on every property along Lake Superior producing lots of wonderful apples and doubling as firebreaks.

It’s a novel concept, and Block is quite determined to make it work.

He’s planted 180 dwarf apple trees on his parents’ property close to Lake Superior, and the trees are thriving.

The varieties he’s growing are mouthwatering to apple lovers: Honeycrisp, Sweet 16, Zestar, Fireside, Kerr and Chestnut Crab. Many of them are fruiting this year, and he hopes to harvest more than the 100 pounds he produced last year.

Block protects the trees with a good deer fence, mulches them with cedar mulch, installed chickens in the enclosure to control weeds and insects and irrigates them regularly with a drip irrigation system.

He’s using a new growing technique as well. The trees are planted close together and trained to grow on fences in a spindle/fruiting wall system. When mature, they will present a solid wall of hydrated green to approaching wildfire, he said. The fruiting wall system also makes them much easier to pick as well as encourages the trees to produce fruit earlier.

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Timber Framing Blossoms in Cook County

By Stephen W. Surbaugh From one end of Cook County to the other examples of timber frame buildings continue to grow. It seems like nearly every year one or more new timber frames appear in a public space. These works of art are modern interpretations of an old way of building that dates back to Egypt in 2000 B.C. The last year alone has brought the outdoor classroom/picnic pavilion at Birch Grove, a traditional Scandinavian frame cover for a fishing boat at the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum, both in Tofte, and the meeting room at the new Cook County Whole Foods Co-op.

Much of the local interest in timber framing started when Bob Martin and Virginia Danfelt of Hovland, owners and operators of Lake Superior Timber Framing, set out to build a house in the 1980s.

“At the time, we were looking at the construction of the post and beam buildings at the fort in Grand Portage and thinking about going that way,” said Bob Martin. Then they discovered timber framing, which, unlike post-and-beam, uses no mechanical fasteners.

Martin said the definition of timber framing is, “The fabrication of the structure of a building using timbers and traditional mortise and tenon wood-to-wood joinery.”

“Timber framing in its modern iteration really began its revival right around the time we were thinking about building,” Martin said. But there were no models or real examples of this modern way of timber framing in Cook County.

Then as now, the best way to learn about timber framing is to take a course or a workshop. Today North House Folk School hosts and teaches large and small timber frame workshops for people from around the country. But when Martin and Danfelt started out, there was no North House. Instead, they found a course in Michigan. They returned home to build their workshop, attended a second course and built their house.

“We kept good track of our time and realized we could bid the frames out and make a living doing this.” A few decades and 30-35 frames later they have become a fixture in the timber framing community.

“Timber framing has been part of North House since the beginning of our curriculum,” said Greg Wright, executive director of North House Folk School, “Peter Henrikson and Tom Healy were two of our founding instructors. Peter and Tom were very excited about making things with wood and building timber frames.”

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Many budding builders learned timber framing at the North House Folk School. | DAVID GRINSTEAD & NHFS enced the curriculum at North House but also the very fabric of the campus itself. “The timbered entries to the red and blue buildings, the blacksmith shop, the fish house, and the outdoor oven are all made using traditional timber frame construction,” pointed out Greg. “Not only are these timber frames part of the physical fabric of campus, but interwoven in them is the fact that they were built by hundreds of our students.”

Wright, Martin and Danfelt say there are easily 100 timber frames throughout the county. These were built by North House students, local contractors, self-builders and contractors from near and far. Martin and Danfelt say people choose timber framing not only for the aesthetic appeal but also for sustainability and energy efficiency.

“When combining a timber frame with structural insulated panels, you almost cannot beat that in terms of energy efficiency,” said Martin. When asked how timber frames stack up to other methods of construction cost-wise, Martin cautioned that “the level of detail determines the end result and of course the cost. In general a good quality timber frame in our area is comparable in price to a good quality custom built home.”

Howard Hedstrom, president of Hedstrom Lumber Co., said that, “The production of timbers has steadily become part of our business over the last decade. In a sense we have developed a partnership with North House to provide them with the timbers for their classes.”

Hedstrom also said that students who graduate from the timber-framing classes often purchase more timbers later for their own buildings. This local market is something that Hedstrom Lumber can “easily excel at,” Hedstrom said.

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Grand Marais native Tracy Benson loves the area but knows it wouldn’t be the unique place it is without strong, regional nonprofits. “This whole town runs on volunteer-ism. It is an example set by our parents and organizations like the Lion’s Club and the Hospital Auxiliary.” she says. “Our community wouldn’t be as successful without everyone pitching in.”

It should come as no surprise then, that when asked to serve as a board member of the Cook County Community Fund, Benson was quick to say yes. “It was exciting to join an organization that is focused on the residents of Cook County and making things better for everyone.”

The Fund, which is an affiliate of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, was founded 10-year ago this fall by a group of like-minded citizens wanting to create a permanent vehicle of giving for the area. Today, the family of funds sits at over $425,000 and continues to grow.

Each May, nonprofits can apply for grants from a variety of funds that have been established through estate or other gifts.

To date, this equals 58 grants totaling $63,897, with 32 nonprofits receiving grants.

As a board member, Benson spends her time educating people about the Fund and how they can support it, with a special focus on former alum of Cook County High School.

“There are a lot of people out there that have not been able to return to Grand Marais but would love to support or recognize the community they loved so much growing up,” Benson explains. Right now, she’s slowly working on building awareness about the many ways folks can give to the Cook County Community Fund.

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For Benson, this means hosting a weekly radio show on WTIP, just one of the many organizations that has established an endowment fund with the Cook County Community Fund, along with volunteering with other organizations.

As for why she donates so much of her time to helping others, she believes it is a win-win. “I love interacting with people. This opportunity allows me to interact with people I’ve known my entire life but also to meet and get to know new people as well.”

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Heading off to college can be a scary and exciting adventure. You’ll experience new things and gain a new independence.

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Print a checklist when packing: There are numerous sites that provide checklists for all your college needs away from home—www.collegepackinglist.com is a great one. Your list is going to be much more extensive than the typical notebooks and pencils school list, although those are definitely important too.

Most colleges offer numerous services that can be quite helpful, such as study abroad options, free tutoring and health services, a career services center, an extensive library with laptop, movie and camera rentals and much more. Not to mention all the extracurricular clubs and events. Each college varies, so do your research and explore.

Be prepared: There’s nothing more intimidating than searching campus for a classroom the first day of classes, so print out a schedule of your classes ahead of time. Include the title of the class, room number and professor. Don’t be afraid to carry a map with you if necessary; you won’t be the only freshman with one. It might also be helpful to find your classes ahead of time so you don’t get lost. Don’t arrive late on your first day.

Get to know your professors: This isn’t high school. Most professors won’t make an effort to get to know every individual student, so you must make the first move. Introduce yourself after class or drop by their office. Many professors encourage this.

Ask questions: Depending on the course, some classes may push your comfort zone. Take lots of notes.

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ARTSCENE » continued from page 7 In other art news, the Cross River Heritage Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 21 with a reception, garden talk and more. Local artists featured at the Heritage Center in September include photographers Kathleen Gray-Anderson and David Degree, fiber artist Mary Jane Huggins, leatherworker Ernest Boyes, Ojibwe bead artist Marcie McIntire and potter Ann Ward.

Poet Barton Sutter will read from his latest book,”The Reindeer Camps” at Drury Lane Books at a Writer’s Salon at 5 p.m.

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Blue Moose Gallery has new gemstone rings set in silver by Lily Barrack. The shop also has a selection of Kaleidoscope Pottery as well as fabric necklaces by Nancy Haarmeyer.

Gail Hedstrom has a variety of her cards at the Lake Superior Trading Post.

Raku potter Kristi Downing is in the Crossing Borders Studio Tour.

The Attic has a new selection of Navaho jewelry in silver and turquoise, including bears, doublesided necklaces

“Day 9” by Travis Melin. Melin is one of the photographers particpating in the exhibit “Words to Art” that opens at the Waterfront Gallery in Two Harbor. Sept. 21. and bracelets. Al Sunde is also exhibiting his carved trees at the gallery.

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The Grand Marais Art Colony will present “Tour d’Art: The Home Collection,” a homes tour fundraiser for the Art Colony on Saturday, Sept. 28. The tour will also feature an exhibit at the Art Colony by Hazel Belvo, a presentation by Ken Bloom, the director of of the Tweed Museum of Art, and a reception.

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SEPT. 12, THURSDAY

Clay Demo with Joan Farnam

Artists’ Point Grand Marais 4 p.m. www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Bump Blomberg

AUG. 16-SEPT. 8

Bluefin Grille Tofte, 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Travis Novitsky & Roger Nordstrom Photography

Johnson Heritage Post Grand Marais www.johnsonheritagepost.org

Caribou Highlands Lutsen www.superiortrailrace.com

What’s Upstairs Stage Betsy Bowen Studio Grand Marais, 8 p.m. grublues@yahoo.com

Plein Air Opening Reception Johnson Heritage Post Grand Marais, 5 p.m. www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

SEPT. 6-8 6th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival

Portage

Sweetheart’s Bluff - Rec Park Grand Marais www.wtip.org

SEPT. 1, SUNDAY Cook County Farm & Craft Market

Senior Center Parking Lot Grand Marais 9 a.m. woodcarver@boreal.org

Pie & Ice Cream Social

Chik-Wauk Nature Center Gunflint Trail, 11 a.m. www.gunflint-trail.com

SEPT. 6-13 Plein Air Painting Competition Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

SEPT. 7, SATURDAY Writer's Salon with Bart Sutter Drury Lane Books Grand Marais, 5 p.m. www.drurylanebooks.com

Lamont Cranston Music by the Lake

Plein Air Paint Out

Devil Track Resort Grand Marais, 5 p.m. www.deviltrackresort.com

Sugarloaf Cove Schroeder 1 p.m. www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

SEPT. 1-30

Lefse Demonstration

September 2013 Exhibits

Johnson Heritage Post Grand Marais 1 p.m. www.cookcountyhistory.org

Cross River Heritage Center Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org

SEPT. 2, MONDAY

Historical Facility Tour

Grand Marais Art Colony 2 p.m. www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Fun with Fiber

The Garage Grand Marais, 9 a.m. info@ravensbeakdesign.com

SEPT. 8, SUNDAY Sawtooth Mountain Bike Challenge

Joe Paulik

Pincushion Mountain Grand Marais 10 a.m. www.sawtoothchallenge.org

Bluefin Grille Tofte, 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

SEPT. 4, WEDNESDAY

SEPT. 9, MONDAY

Eric Frost

Bluefin Grille Tofte, 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

SEPT. 5, THURSDAY Ruffed Grouse Sportsmen’s Banquet

SEPT. 11, WEDNESDAY

American Legion Grand Marais 5:30 p.m.

218-387-2501

Bingham & Thorne

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

SEPT. 14-29 Johnson Heritage Post Grand Marais www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

SEPT. 16, MONDAY

Bingham & Thorne

12 E. Wisconsin St., Grand Marais • 218-387-3370

Moose Madness Festival Oct. 18-20, 2013 • • • • • • • • •

Photo ops with Murray the Moose Medallion Hunt Downtown Moose Scavenger Hunt Moose poetry and Cartoon Contests Moose Coloring Contest Activities for all Ages Prizes!

Rut Run on the Rocks – Just for Fun! And all Sorts of Moosey Goofiness

Cross River Heritage Center Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org

SEPT. 21-22

Eric Frost

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

SEPT. 25, WEDNESDAY Women’s Book Group

Drury Lane Books Grand Marais 6:30 p.m. www.drurylanebooks.com

Eric Frost

SEPT. 27, FRIDAY Joe Paulik

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

SEPT. 27-OCT. 6 Crossing Borders Studio Tour Artists’ Studios along Hwy 61 Grand Marais crossingbordersstudiotour.com

SEPT. 28, SATURDAY Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert

Grand Marais 7 p.m. www.michaelmonroemusic.com

Tour d’Art 2013

Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Waterfront Gallery Two Harbors www.waterfrontgallery.com

North Shore Campus Grand Marais 4 p.m. www.northshorecampus.org

Hours: Beginning Tues Sept 3rd.

Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Grand Marais 4 p.m. www.cookcountyhistory.org

SEPT. 23, MONDAY

Grand Marais Art Colony 2 p.m. www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

History of Gesicks & White Sky in Lutsen

“Words to Art” Exhibit

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25 • 6:30 PM Women’s Book Group Aquaboogie by Susan Straight. Read the book and join the discussion.

Print Demo with Jerry Raich

SEPT. 21-NOV. 2

Bump Blomberg

THURSDAY, Aug. 19 • 5 PM - 6 PM Full Moon. featuring Erin Huggins. Outside on the lakeshore.

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Lutsen www.lutsendowntown.com

Papa Charlie’s Lutsen 7:30 p.m. www.lutsen.com

SEPT. 26, THURSDAY Cross River Heritage Center Schroeder 7 p.m. www.crossriverheritage.org

Pete Kavanaugh

Fall-Der-All

Erik Koskinen Songwriter Series

North Shore Campus Grand Marais 4 p.m. www.northshorecampus.org

Wine & Beer Tasting Gala

Celebration of Ten Seasons

Plein Air Exhibit & Sale of Works

Papa Charlie’s Lutsen, 9 p.m. www.lutsen.com

Study Skills Program Power Reading

Arrowhead Center for the Arts Grand Marais 7:30 p.m. northshoremusicassociation.com

Harbor Park Grand Marais 1 p.m. www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

MONDAY, Sept. 2 LABOR DAY Open 10 am - 4 pm SATURDAY, Sept. 7 • 5 PM Writer’s Salon with poet Bart Sutter reading from his new book Reindeer Camp

Drury Lane Books Grand Marais 5 p.m. www.drurylanebooks.com

The Dream Songs Project Northern Songs

Kids’ Plein Air with Grandpa David

Timmy Haus

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Full Moon Reading with Erin Huggins

SEPT. 21, SATURDAY

SEPT. 14, SATURDAY

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

SEPT. EVENTS

Joe Paulik

Drury Lane Books Grand Marais, 11 a.m. www.drurylanebooks.com

Bingham & Thorne

Duluth www.hawkridge.org

Study Skills Program Memory & Note-taking

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center Schroeder, 7 a.m. www.sugarloafnorthshore.org

Hawk Ridge Weekend Festival

SEPT. 18, WEDNESDAY

Pete Kavanaugh

Bird Banding

SEPT. 20-22

American Legion Grand Marais 6 p.m. legion@boreal.org

Story Hour with the Muffin Man

SATURDAYS

SEPT. 20, FRIDAY

SEPT. 13, FRIDAY

Grand Marais, 2 p.m. www.northhouse.org

Grand Marais Tennis Courts, 9 a.m. www.cookcountytennis.org

Grand Marais 10 a.m. www.sawtoothmountainclinic.org

Grand Marais www.northhouse.org

North House Folk School Campus Tour

Friday Fun Doubles

Community Health Project Kick-Off

Unplugged XII: The Northern Harvest

Fall Superior Trail Races

AUG. 31, SATURDAY ‘Shoot from the Hipsters’ with the Sivertones & Don Bauer

SEPT. 12-15

SEPT. 6-7

FRIDAYS

SEPT. 19, THURSDAY

Quick Paint: Plein Air

Grand Marais Art Colony 2 p.m. www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Thunder Bay Art Gallery, ON www.theag.ca

—WEEKLY EVENTS—

SEPT. 29, SUNDAY North Shore Healthcare Golf Scramble

Superior National Golf Course Lutsen www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org

SEPT. 30, MONDAY Dessa - Songwriter Series Papa Charlie’s Lutsen 7:30 p.m. www.lutsen.com

Bump Blomberg

Bluefin Grille Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery On the Harbor, Grand Marais, MN

August 16 - September 8

Travis Novitsky and Roger Nordstrom Photography

September 13-29

Grand Marais Art Colony Plein Air Exhibit Hours: Sun-Mon 1-4 pm 115 W. Wisconsin St. · 218-387-2314 www.johnsonheritagepost.org

The “Academic Warrior: Becoming a Purposeful Learner” Study Skills Program Begins September 18 Cook County Higher Education is pleased to work with Dr. Robert Pratt in offering the program “The Academic Warrior: Becoming a Purposeful Learner”.

This four-session program helps participants of all ages learn the characteristics, study skills and strategies of a successful student.

The program consists of different modules, and participants may choose to participate in any number of the sessions: • September 18 – Memory and Note-taking • September 25 – Power Reading • october 2 – Becoming an Academic Warrior • october 9 – Critical Thinking

This interactive and engaging course is being taught by Dr. Robert Pratt, a retired Education Professor and College Student Counselor. Classes are offered on Wednesdays, beginning September 18 and run from 4:00 – 5:30pm at the North Shore Campus in Grand Marais. Participants can take one session or all four sessions. The cost per session is $15 each or attend all four sessions for $40. Scholarships are available. The course fee includes a free copy of Dr. Pratt’s book The Academic Warrior: Becoming a Purposeful Learner.

For more information and to register, please contact Cook County Higher Education at highered@northshorecampus.org or call 387-3411.

This workshop series is supported with a generous grant from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.

Cook County HigHer eduCation The NorTh Shore CampuS

Providing local access to college education and training on the North Shore

1-888-922-5000 VisitCookCounty.com/MooseMadness

Moose Madness is a production of the Cook County Visitors Bureau.

www.northshorecampus.org · 218-387-3411 300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais

Calendar courtesy of North Shore Highway 61. Pick up the current issue at area businesses or subscribe, visit: northshorehwy61.com or by calling 218-387-9475.

To have your events and entertainment listed email events@northernwilds.com or call 218-387-9475. Calendar space is limited, advertised events have priority.

Talk to Terry!

Terry R. Backlund Broker/Owner

Lori A. Backlund Real Estate Agent

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com XX E. Hwy. 61 Colvill GM

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Nice 1/2 acre lot.

Perfect for a little cottage.

MLS# 6001396 Price: $19,500

Cute log cabin on 5 acres with well.

MLS# 6001472 Price: $89,900

1 bedroom.

Frontage on Elbow Creek.

MLS# 6001495 Price: $179,000

2 bedroom 2 bath with duplex potential.

MLS# 6001497 Price: $189,900

54 stonEGatE road, Hovland

253 soutH sHorE drivE, dEvil’s traCk lakE

7575 Gunflint trail

XX60 E. Cty rd. 14 Grand Marais

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Fireplace, 2000 sq. ft. Lake Superior home.

MLS# 6001366 Price: $379,750

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Fireplace, 3 Car Garage, 216 ft. lakeshore.

MLS# 6001262 Price: $399,000

3 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2 Fireplaces. Garage/ Workshop - Commercial Potential MLS# 6001004 Price: $269,000

60 Acres Subdividable Potential MLS# 6001198 Price: $124,900

2674 E. Hwy. 61 Grand Marais

X4 E Hwy 61 Grand Marais

14 CHiMnEy roCk rd.

Hovland Mn

2068 w Hwy. 61 Grand Marais, Mn

Location Location. 4.49 A. 3 miles east of GM. Potential Lake Superior View.

MLS# 6000368 Price $72,500

Lake Superior lot 216 Ft. 1.24 Acres MLS# 6000864 Price: $338,000

Lake Superior home., 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Fireplace 3 Car Garage MLS# 6000761 Price $397,500

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315 ft. Lake Superior shoreline, timberframe, huge fireplace, 3BR, 1BA. MLS# 6000231 Price: $285,000

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5A w/ Garage XXX5 Cty Rd 14, Grand Marais MLS # 29977 Price $72,500 Two 20-Acre Parcels XXX20 Cty Rd 14, Grand Marais MLS #6000342 Price $82,500 each

2608 E. Hwy. 61 Grand Marais

311 w. 3rd avE. Grand Marais

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Porches, Huge lot with amazing gardens.

MLS# 6001345 Price: $219,500

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Grand Marais

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2 BR, 2 BA, 3 Car Garage, Fireplace, 5 BR 3 BA, Fireplace, 2800 sq. ft. w/ Raised gardens on a sweet 8 acre lot. a highly efficient geo-thermal system.

MLS# 6001303 Price: $224,900 MLS# 6001250 Price: $299,900

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9380 w. Hwy. 61 sCHroEdEr, Mn

855 ClEarwatEr lakE rd Gunflint trail

5 Acres wooded and rolling.

MLS# 6000764 Price: $49,700

156’ Lake Superior shoreline 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Fireplace MLS# 6000719 Price:$379,000

2 Bedroom on 5 Acres. 800 sq ft.

MLS# 31696 Price $99,000

12 w. 7tH avE. Grand Marais

1527 toM lakE road Hovland

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2200 sq. ft. 350 ft. lakeshore MLS# 29802 Price $549,900

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Price ed Reduc 2/3 Bedroom 2 Bath, Fireplace - Workshop. 175 ft. Lk Superior shoreline MLS# 6001182 Price: $497,500

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1708 E. Hwy. 61 Grand Marais

4 Bedroom 4 Bath plus Studio Apartment 2 Car Garage MLS# 30895 Price $457,500

220 w. 2nd avE. Grand Marais

2 Bedroom Bungalow.

Center of town.

MLS# 6001437 Price: $84,900

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage, Large Yard.

MLS# 6001364 Price: $187,000

319 E. 2nd avE. Grand Marais

Tri-Plex.

Steady rental potential.

MLS# 6001436 Price: $169,000

Amazing log cabin on 475’ ft. on Tom Lake.

MLS# 31654 Price $290,000

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Clara Lake 170 Pine Tree Dr

Wide open view of lake Superior from this cute off grid cabin. No utilities yet convenient location to dowtown Tofte.

Very nice 200’ lot on Clara Lake. Garage equivalent building on-site, slab on grade converted to cabin style quarters.

MLS#6000069 $69,000

MLS#6000093 $179,900

Grand Marais 21 Wisconsin St Unit 304A OLD $249,000 SMLS#6000309

Unit 204 MLS#6001307 $229,000 East Bay Condominium on Lake Superior. Great Rentals On-site management. Call Mike for complete details on rental revenues.

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21 Tall Timber Trl

A & C $369,000 MLS# 29002 & 29003 These two-3 bedroom uits are fully furnished and tastefully appointed with out-of-the world views overlooking Superior National Golf Course. Property & rental management in place.

Mike Larson 218-370-1536

Grand Marais 661 Pike Lake Rd MLS#30752 $249,900

Fantastic package! 37 acres on Pike Lake Rd. 2 bdrm 2 bath and 1 car garage. Only 8 miles to town but pure private.Direct access to Superior Hiking Trail and Cascade River.

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Hovland 63 Chessie Trail MLS#6000958 $309,000

Katterine Payer 218-663-7750

Great rustic cabin with great privacy and considerable setback from the Highway. Some of the prettiest shoreline you’ll find on Lake Superior. Cabin is close to Naniboujou and Judge Magney State Park. Property features a cozy well kept cabin with sleeping loft and wood burning stove. Nice level lot. 178’ of very private gravel shoreline.

Gunflint Lodge Lake Homes Fractional Ownership MLS# 6000144-146

Great Grand Marais Location and move-in ready. 3 bdrm 1 bath on 1.18 acres.

Call Steve Surbaugh

Lutsen Log Lodge 12

Lutsen 1044 Caribou Trl

Lutsen 11 Wildflower Ln

3 bdrm/2 bath Log Lodge w/ 2-stall detached garage. Open area to main great room with fireplace. Huge vaulted ceilings and enclosed 3season porch. Perfect for year-round residence, private vacation home or vacation rentals.

Excellent Caribou Lake opportunity. 3 br/1 bath, open area kitchen and dining, large open deck area, permanent dock. New improvements include: septic, windows, siding, roofing, Insulation & more.

Newly constructed large home with both woodland views and wide open Lake Superior views. Large lot. Top notch interior finish details. Large kitchen with stone countertop.

Large decks with amazing views of the lake.

3 Homes on Gunflint Lake all Bruce Kerfoot Agent/Owner

Grand Marais 1817 W Hwy 61 MLS#6000685 $164,000

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294

Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7080

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MLS#6000695 $274,900

MLS#6000638 Price: $319,900

MLS#6000729 $529,000

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Lutsen Sea Villas

Lutsen 4170 Cascade Beach Rd MLS#31601 $995,000

Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 bath home with private 2 bdrm seaside cottage located on Cascade Beach Rd on Lake Superior in Lutsen. This home is perched over a ledge rock shoreline with perfect orientation toward the lake. The home features a Great Room with fireplace with the Lake serving as your focus. Gourmet style kitchen sets up perfect for entertaining.

Heated drive thru garage and attached two stall oversized garage for multiple cars, boats and utility storage.

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The Lutsen Sea Villas have withstood the test of time. Why? Nowhere else is there a shoreline like this on the entire coast of Lake Superior. The owner’s and management company have upheld excellent standards and quality while maintaining the unique integrity of this original seaside coastal development, and they are well run by Lutsen Resort.The Lutsen Real Estate Group is pleased to offer three units currently for sale.

K2 Sea Villa

H5 Sea Villa

MLS# 600064 Price:$165,000

MLS#6000600 Price: $185,000

I1 Sea Villa

G2 Sea Villa

MLS#6000667 Price: $193,900

MLS#6001358 Price: $174,000

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MLS#6000816 $349,000

The unique architecture of David Salmela blends all natural components of this natural setting while taking advantage of the forest and lake views of this 4 bdrm 2 full bath Onagon Lake home. Located near the end of the Gunflint Trail you’ll find the design contemporary yet fitting and complimentary to this wilderness setting. “David’s floor plan is very user friendly which can accommodate large family gatherings but allows personal privacy as well” – said a recent guest. In addition to the nearly 200’ of private shoreline spread out over 2 ½ acres is a separate Finnish style sauna large enough for additional sleeping quarters with an upper bunk and kayak storage as well.

517 S Gunflint Trail MLS#6000932 $599,000

Gunflint Lake home on nearly 12 acres of forest land with 619’ of private shoreline on Gunflint Lake. Two stall detached garage, guest cabin, boathouse and woodshed. Priced below taxable market value! Call Bruce today for showing.

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261 Caps Trail Tait Lake MLS#6001233 $344,500

Tait Lake in Lutsen.

Wonderfully appointed and extremely well maintained 2 bedroom, loft and 2 bath south facing home on a 2.9 acre parcel and 190’ of shoreline with dock. Abundance of natural light throughout the home. New addition in 2006 includes second bedroom, bathroom hallway and laundry.

Office added in 2011 (could be converted to third bedroom).

Excellent value. Call Katterine today for your private showing.

Jonvick Creek Beautiful home sites in mature Maple, Spruce and Birch forest. $60,000+ Stonegate Road Private Lake Superior lot in Hovland Includes driveway, electric & new septic.

(A/O) MLS# 24409 $399,900 xxx Sawbill Trail 120 Acres located up the Sawbill Trail. Large Maples MLS# 27551 $199,900 293 Mile O’Pine Rd Nice lakeshore on south side of Gunflint Lake. Lots of huge White Pine trees.

MLS#29841 $250,000 293 Mile O’Pine Rd 5 acre parcel overlooking Gunflint Lake.

MLS#29842 $100,000.00 Lot 2 Quist Acres 5 acre parcel on Quist Road outside of Grand Marais. MLS#30439 $47,500 Lot 5 Quist Acres 5 acre parcel on Quist Road outside of Grand Marais, sister parcel to Lot 2.

MLS#30440 $49,900 xxx Mile O’Pine 3.30 acres, Gunflint Trail.

MLS#30837 $199,900 Lot 2 BL7 Jonvick Creek Site Mature Maple,Spruce and Birch forest MLS#6000074 $65,000 xxx Mountain Ash Ln Cedar covered hillside overlooking Lake Superior in Lutsen.

MLS#29246 $649,000 Johannes Toftey Homestead Sites

Beautiful hillside lots in Tofte with Lake Superior and Carlton Peak views. $35,750-55,000 Tofte Airport Home Sites Located between Lutsen and Tofte. Convenient Location with outstanding values. $24,750-33,000 Tait Pines Nestled hillside adjacent to Tait Lake in Lutsen, just 13 miles up the Caribou Trail. $37,950-$57,750 Caribou Hillside Outstanding homesites tucked along the hillside of Caribou Lake. $52,250-$126,500 Lot 13 Sawmill Bay 233’ shoreline 2.2 acres $88,000

Sawmill Drive /Caribou Lake Area

This 2.08 parcel is private yet convenient to the Caribou Lake and the Lutsen areas.

Agent/Broker MLS# 24625 $45,000

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Grand Marais Commercial Property

93 Pike Lake Road Newly constructed 2BR rustic cabin located on 5 acres.

Broker/Owner MLS # 6000829 $119,000

Gunflint Realty phone:

218.370.0955 email: tkennedy@boreal.org

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116 W Hwy 61. 1500 sq ft of space, prime Hwy 61 location. Paved parking.

Great location for business opportunity.

Broker/Owner MLS #6000230 $199,000

Commercial Lot Vacant Land Devil Track Rd & South Shore Drive 5 acre parcels located on blacktop road with electric service at road, close to Grand Marais. Adjacent to public land.

Prices start at $54,900

Dowtown Grand Marais.

Prime location - ready to build.

Broker/Owner $199,000

Lutsen Lodging Company North Woods Vacation Home Rentals About Us The Lutsen Lodging Company is a locally owned Vacation Rental and Property Management company with diversified operations and is proud to have served this area for nearly a quarter century.

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Lake Superior Homes Inland Lake Cabins Private Golf Course Homes Townhomes Condominiums Rustic Cabins

Our downtown Lutsen storefront serves as the base of operations, and provides convenience and comfort for our clients.

Call today to learn more about having your home in our vacation rental program or for property management services we provide.

www.LutsenLodgingCompany.com 28 NORTH SHORE HWY 61 SEPTEMBER 2013

Call 1-866-663-7750

TONS OF NEW UPDATES!!

2+B/2B home. Looking for one level living? This is it! New septic in 2011.

Comes with an extra building that was remodeled in 2002. Use as a guest house, art studio, store, opportunities are endless! Close to town, and high speed internet is already available at this location! Come check it out today!

Owner/Agent MLS# 6001300 $235,500

RealtoRs®: Mike Raymond, Broker • Gail J. Englund, GRI • Sam Hedstrom • Abby Tofte OFFICE AdMInISTRATOR: Carol Holmberg

www.RedPineRealty.com • (800) 387-9599 (218) 387-9599 • Fax (218) 387-9598 • info@RedPineRealty.com PO Box 938, 14 S. Broadway, Grand Marais, Mn 55604

lake superior properties speCtaCular eXeCutiVe CoMpouND on Lake

Superior. 4 BR, 3 BA home plus guest lodge.

390’ meandering Lake Superior shoreline with private cove. 45’ x 25’ lakeside deck. Professional design and décor. “Best property on

Lake Superior.” Mls #31682 $1,250,000.

lake superior CHarM aND seClusioN. Large and private retreat prop-

erty with over 38 acres & 720’ of shoreline assures your privacy. Two classic North Shore log cabins have historic warmth and attention to detail, with outstanding lake views along the dramatic, unspoiled shoreline. Each cabin sits secluded from the other. Trails, bridges and scenic overlooks make the whole property accessible and it feels like your own state park. It’s a rare large property that’s so unique on Lake Superior. Mls #6001338 $1,200,000.

eND-oF-roaD seClusioN oN lake superior. Custom built 2 BR, 2 BA home affords

privacy and 620’ of exceptional ledgerock shoreline. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of state land and shoreline, adjacent Horseshoe Bay safe harbor provides unparalleled privacy, unspoiled lake views—it feels as if it’s all yours. Home is well appointed; furnishings and other personal property included. 1 BR, 1 BA guest house with attached garage tucked out of view for privacy. Home with guest cottage sleeps 6 comfortably.

Mls #6001064 $799,000 lake superior loG HoMe. 2 BR, 2 BA quality with 233’

Lake Superior ledgerock shoreline. Stone fireplace, granite countertops, tile floors, massive log construction. Cozy wooded setting with large deck and gentle-sloping ledgerock shore. Spectacular views. Walking distance to downtown Grand Marais, yet complete privacy.

Mls #6000722 $669,900. seCluDeD lake superior HoMe – GraND Marais. Architect-designed home

features huge gourmet kitchen/dining room with a wall of glass looking down the shore, private master suite, loft library/den and private 2 BR guest suite. Gardens and privacy on spectacular shore just minutes from town. A must see!

Mls #6001060 $649,000

tHree speCtaCular lake superior lots at terraCe poiNt. Outstanding shoreline

views all the way to Artist Point & Grand Marais. Each has dramatic shoreline. Great location west of town. priced from $175,000 to the unique and pristine point at $399,500.

Mls 6000590, 6001076, 6001068.

CHateau leVeauX CoNDo. Two bedrooms plus

loft, two baths, stone fireplace in the living room. The deck has a sweeping view of Lake Superior. In the middle of all of the Lutsen/Tofte amenities – restaurants, hiking, biking, golf, fishing and the North Shore state parks!

Mls #6000712 $114,000.

lake superior CoNDo/toFte.

Great lake views from this 2 bedroom + loft unit with 2 baths, fireplace, balcony looking up the shore. Chateau LeVeaux offers many updated amenities, indoor pool, sauna, game room, and on-site manager. Facility is in excellent condition for easy and affordable lakefront living or vacation rental.

Mls #6000473 $90,000.

CoMMerCial properties NeW! larGe CoMMerCial BuilDiNG - DoWNtoWN GraND Marais. Long

history as a restaurant location, and presently run as Hughies Taco House.

Many possibilities with 2500 square feet and 58 feet of highway frontage. The building has many updates, with new fireplace, birch flooring, bathrooms and more. There is room for additional commercial use or living quarters. What's your idea? Present business & fixtures available. Mls#6001498 $235,000.

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Thriving business and home with great view of the big lake.

The Outpost Motel offers lake view motel rooms and kitchenette suites. In addition there is a loft apartment and a cottage. The great location close to Grand Marais sits directly across the highway from Lake Superior beach. There’s a creek with private trails and direct access to the Superior Hiking Trail on adjoining USFS land.

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Mls #6001280. $689,000. kaH-Nee-taH GallerY aND CottaGes. Lutsen’s

north shore showcase for local artists. One owner for 23 years.

Cottages have amazing rental history and feature stone fireplaces and loaded with charm.

Mls #30877 $350,000.

CoMMerCial opportuNitY oN HiGHWaY 61. Home

was an Inn, B&B, rooming house, restaurant, antique shop and a retail store. What’s your vision? Resort/ Commercial zoning allows many options. Located at the gateway to the most picturesque corner of Minnesota’s North Shore. Close to Gr Portage State Park, the Gr Portage Lodge and Casino, and the Ontario border. Lake Superior views, rushing river frontage.

Mls #6001070 $289,900 GooD iNCoMe propertY WitH loNG-terM teNaNts. All cabins have had ongoing upgrades: roofs, baths, plumbing, heating. Cabin 1 has fireplace; cabins 4 & 5 were converted from a duplex. Many charming touches. Unique opportunity in a community with limited low/middle income housing options.

Mls #6000591 $252,900. lutseN CoMMerCial HWY 61 FroNtaGe.

Two acres, zoned GC. Location, visibility, nice forest, lake view.

Includes a third (one-acre) parcel zoned residential.

Mls #6000316 $179,000.

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iNlaND Water properties WilDerNess iNVestMeNt/ preserVatioN. 2000+ acres of Cook County land

with 6 lakes. Over 10,000’ shoreline. Various parcels spread across the Superior National Forest. Seasonal access. A unique opportunity! Mls #6000640 $3,100,000.

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Mls #6000757 $265,800.

VaCY. This is the only private land on the priVaCY oN little eD! C u lake. Enjoy the utmost privacy and unspoiled D ollie BaY oF poplar e wilderness views with 87 acres and over 3,000’ r lake. Northwoods charm. 2 BR/1

of shoreline. Includes a well-maintained cabin, sauna, dock and outhouse. Easy yearround access. Unique opportunity to own a private wilderness compound! Mls #31513 $700,000.

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gourmet kitchen.

3 BR, 2 BA home on 12 acres of the purest privacy. 980’ Tucker Lake, 300’ Benning Lake, and 200’ Little Iron frontage. Spectacular great room facing the lake. Designer,

Mls #6000260 $699,000.

MaGNiFiCeNt WHole loG HoMe! 3 BR, 2 BA home

on 259’ Poplar Lake shoreline. Custom built with over 3,000 sq. ft. Elegant touches throughout. Views of the Boundary Waters.

Spectacular family retreat or year round home.

Mls #6000314 $555,900.

FaMilY CaBiN – ClearWater lake. 4+ BR, 2 BA, lovely

views of the palisades. New addition in 1996.

Quiet and comfortable throughout and has had great TLC. 250’ frontage on Clearwater Lake, known for great fishing, canoeing, and peace & solitude.

Mls #6001056 $339,500 sea Gull lake. Seven acres,

over 660’ lake frontage with tremendous views, many build sites and a nice boat cove.

Driveway into pad where old cabin once was. Great Sea Gull Lake location with direct BWCAW access. Mls #6001283. $329,900.

loG HoMe oN leo lake.

The property consists of 7.23 acres and 255’ of lakeshore and neat cove. The focal point of the living area is the stunning stone fireplace. It is furnished with northwoods treasures and charm.

There are many outdoor improvements including the Firewise automatic sprinkler system. Mls #6000817 $315,500.

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WilsoN lake lot. Strikingly beautiful 5.4 acre lot, 355’ of shoreline with great build sites near the lake or tucked around the bluff for gorgeous views. Wilson Lake is a great fishery for walleye, pike and sauger. Only ½ hour to Lake Superior for golf, ski, or great restaurants.

D! Year rouND HoMe –

DeVil traCk lake. Split

entry 3 BR, 2 BA home with detached garage and wood shed. Living room has wood burning fireplace. LR and DR are combined, plus an eatin kitchen. Bright and spacious home with 110’ shoreline on Devil Track Lake. Mls #6001031 $298,000

BA, sauna, large deck. Adjoins BWCAW. Walk to Banadad Ski Trail. Nightly rental with good history.

Mls #6000398 $259,900.

NeW! perFeCt lake CaBiN – McFarlaND lake. The perfect lake cabin

tucked in a mature cedar forest. Very well built cabin with quality features, custom cabinets and bookshelves.

Very private and peaceful with view of palisades. Direct BWCAW access. Furnishings, boat and canoe included. Turn-key ready for your wilderness adventures.

Mls# 6001368 $249,000.

Great poplar lake loCatioN. Large 2.11-acre

parcel, 244 feet of frontage in quiet bay with charming cabin sitting at water’s edge. Many recent updates, stone fireplace with wood stove. Space to build main house and garage.

Mls #6000976 $234,900.

NortH WooDs esCape/reNtal. 2 BR,

2 BA home situated on Poplar Creek w/ charming features, 4-season porch, large deck. Shared use of Poplar Lake shore with dock. Excellent rental income too!

Mls #6000218 $229,000. speCtaCular priVate parCel oN little iroN lake. 1000’ shoreline with coves, pali-

sades, old growth pines. Build sites with view of islands. No blowdown or fire damage.

Mls #29896 $219,000.

FaMilY CaBiN—BirCH lake. Family retreat w/2 BR, 1 BA, large

deck, charming log bunkhouse, 1-car garage.

Great privacy, large dock on 150’ shoreline.

Mls #31680 $199,900.

CaBiN oN trout lake.

Charming custom-built 1 BR cabin with 150’ shoreline on desirable Trout Lake. Knotty pine paneling, lots of artistic touches. 3.27 acres. Mls #31258 $199,900.

BorDer, BeautY aND BWCaW. Rare opportu-

nity to own a private wilderness escape, North Fowl Lake. 2 BRs, full kitchen, comfortable living room and large deck.

Large open yard, sauna, storage shed and dock. Great privacy, 200’ of shoreline, abutting the BWCAW. Water access. Mls #30184 $199,000.

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Boat iN/FlY iN FisHiNG loDGe. Three guest cabins and main house at the east end of the BWCAW. Comfy accommodations, boats, motors and equipment. Fantastic views and great fishing on the Border Route lakes.

Mls #6000333 $164,900. 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 #6000753 $198,900.

Great CaBiN oN toM lake. End-of-the-road se-

clusion and really nice lake family retreat.

Two bedroom cabin, 2 bunkhouses, sheds, outhouse, dock, huge deck. 188’ of shore and over 6 acres. Unspoiled views.

Mls #31660 $198,500. lot oN lost lake.

20+ acres with 680’ shoreline. Premier location with view of the length of the private lake.

No public access, gated entrance. Cabin foundation and sauna pad in. Beautiful woods and views. Mls #31259 $188,500.

lost lake parCel with 650’ of shore and 20 acres. Mature forest with some white pine, picturesque build site with SW views, and great shoreline. Good access, great trout fishing and protected, unspoiled views.

Mls #31687 $184,000. sWeet Year rouND CaBiN oN poplar lake. Located on a quiet, private bay

with 100’ shoreline. Built in 1945, the classic Gunflint Trail cabin has charm in every room.

Two BR, open living, great view of the lake and bay. It’s rustic, but easily accessible and has direct access to the BWCAW. Mls #6001193 $179,000

speCtaCular W. BearskiN lake lot. Spectacular building site on W. Bearskin

Lake. Beautiful views, dense forest and direct BWCAW access.

High building site affords views, level shoreline has lots of room for the dock and boats. Very private and dense forest at the end of a dead-end road. Price includes installed stairway system to lakeshore. Mls #6001284, lot 3.

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iNlaND Water properties BirCH lake parCel. 5 acres, 209’ shoreline with fabulous views of the length of the lake. Lot build site prepared and driveway in. A private and special place for your home or cabin near BWCAW. Mls #6001329.

$172,000.

QualitY DeVil traCk lake lot.

Heavily wooded south shore lot with 150’ of shore. Easy shoreline, great views, excellent building sites. Power/phone. More shoreline available. Mls #6000752 $149,900.

DeVil traCk lake parCel. Beautifully wooded

parcel on Devil Track Lake's South Shore Dr, 153 feet of shoreline with nice trees and view, survey and new 700' long driveway. Excellent build sites, gentle slope to water’s edge.

Sharply priced to sell!

Mls #6001306 $129,000 reCreatioN paraDise oN toM lake.

Charming 1960’s era cedar cabin right at the water’s edge. Unique to have a Boat House right on the water that is grandfathered in. Great dock—even greater walleye fishing! 141’ shoreline. Small, compact and a nice quiet spot. Sold “turn-key” ready to move

in and start fishing. Mls #6001195 $99,500 CaBiN Creek CoVe oN NiNeMile lake. 2 lakelots left on the west bay of Ninemile Lake. Lots have

excellent bldg sites nestled in a dense mixed forest. Year round access.

Power at site. CC&R’s apply. Brochure available.

lots start at $89,300. trout HaVeN. Six nicely wooded, west-facing lakelots

on Hare Lake. Easy county road access. Power available. Beautiful views, nice shoreline, good trout fishing.

starting at $82,000. sNoWsHoe ruN at Hare lake.

Beautiful lots with maple, spruce and cedars. Privacy, surrounded by U.S.F.S. lands. A trout lake; good fishing. Brochure available.

starting at $33,500.

HoMes & CaBiNs larGe HoMe, tWo apartMeNts, HuGe lake VieW. Main level 3 BR home

with large living room, fireplace, quality kitchen, formal dining room, master suite. Two full apartments on the lower levels, each with private entrances provides great income. All have panoramic Lake Superior views.

The apartments can easily be converted back to living area. Includes 2-car attached garage with workshop, 1,000 sq. ft. heated outbuilding, plus 10 acres with paths and privacy.

Mls #6001028 $398,000 BeautiFul 3-Br liNDaHl HoMe. Quality home

provides elegant North Shore living. Lovely upgrades, beautiful lake views, access to trails and many recreational opportunities.

Great Lutsen location at Jonvick Creek.

Mls #6000195 $397,500. piNCusHioN Mt. reC. area HoMe. Close to town

yet situated in the woods on Pincushion ski and hiking trail 2 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais. 3 BR, 2 BA, on 4.75 acres. Large living room with beautiful white tile fireplace and large dining room with Carlton Peak rock chimney. Remodeled kitchen; walk-out basement with sun room.

Unique design, lots of wood and windows; several unique handmade doors. Mls #6001099 $349,000

eNerGY eFFiCieNt HoMe. Earth

sheltered home with over 55 acres and a creek. Conveniently located near Grand Marais and Gunflint Trail. 4 BR, 3 BA with a 2-car detached garage. Updated and remodeled with many custom features.

Outside you will find a wood fired boiler for heating the home, a large brick smokehouse and storage shed. This home is designed for the person who wants to live the rural, energyefficient lifestyle. Mls #6001251. $297,000

CouNtrY HoMe iN HoVlaND. Lovely 4 BR/3 BA

home on 7.76 acres. Master suite with huge walk-in closet. Open living room with stone fireplace, entertainment center, formal dining room, big kitchen.

Office/den opens into the attached garage. 32’ x 40’ pole building has storage for toys, boats, etc. Partially finished basement. Country living at its best! Mls #6000522 $259,300.

GraND Marais HoMe. This recently remodeled

home has it all. Conveniently located in town with incredible views of Lake Superior. The home features 4 BR, 3 BA with a great layout and tons of storage space. Master BR includes a custom whirlpool tub, skylight, and a separate covered porch overlooking the harbor. The kitchen has been totally redone. Outside you will find a private patio area, heated drive-through garage, gardens, flowerbeds and custom landscaping. Mls #6001152 $247,000

NeW! ClassiC & CHarMiNG HoMe – GraND Marais.

Mature trees, gardens and fenced back yard, a private and quiet spot on 4 corner lots. This house was gutted in 1999 and completely redone, new paint. A perfect starter home or empty-nester. Cozy 12 X 14 "Artist Shed" with heat and power. Plenty of room for large garage.

Central location in town, walking distance to everything.

Mls#6001386 $218,500.

NeWlY CoNstruCteD HoMe.

for a garden.

Great location, Lake Superior views.

2 BR, 2 BA with open floor plan and wonderful woodwork. Energy efficient, great southern exposure, room

Mls #6000613 $204,900.

CasCaDe ValleY retreat.

Charming cottage on 30 acres with adjoining public lands. Well-built cabin has great views of the Cascade River Valley from the screen porch. Sauna building with sitting area, fireplace, dressing room and large cedar sauna. Remote location but good access, and only a short drive to Grand

Marais. Mls #6001057 $169,900

CHarMiNG 3 Br HoMe iN lutseN. Walk-

ing distance to all conveniences. New roof and septic system, new deck. Views of Lake Superior.

Mls #6001256 $159,000.

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HoMes & CaBiNs NeW! CHarMiNG CottaGe – CroFtVille roaD. Here's your quaint cottage

for weekend get-a-ways to beat the heat. This little gem sits close to the Big Lake on the Charming Croftville Road. Small, yet comfortable cabin with a well and holding tank. Sauna building is cute and functional. Mls#6001375 $98,000.

tiMBer FraMe esCape iN tHe piNes. Enjoy seclusion and

privacy on 23 acres overlooking beaver ponds and wilderness.

Settle in to a large cabin that has charm and warmth. Has large deck and unfinished screen porch. Make this your place to restore the soul. Good access.

$88,000. Mls#6001190 CoZY CottaGe iN HoVlaND. Cute cabin in

the woods with knotty pine interior; upper story bedroom. Easy access on Arrowhead Trail. Make it your hide-away or affordable home. Outhouse, shed.

Mls #6000609 $55,900.

riVer/Creek FroNtaGe DraMatiC CasCaDe riVer propertY. Twenty

acres with 660’ on Cascade River. Good road, building site in cedar. Common property at spectacular waterfalls. Association, assessments. Seasonal access.

Mls #31332 $109,500.

10 aCres oN CouNtY rD. #14. 330’ of bubbling creek

lands.

runs through this beautifully wooded and very private parcel. Build sites near the water. Year round access. Creek separates the property from the abutting Federal

Mls #31619 $99,500.

40 aCres W/MoNs Creek FroNtaGe.

Easy road access. Good building sites.

Mature trees. Deeded access to Lost Lake.

Mls #31103 $79,900. stuNNiNG riVer aND piNCusHioN trails.

Access make a unique opportunity for skiers and hikers. A trail easement runs through the property with covenants to protect the trails. The RC zoning allows for a resort/lodging type business.

Make this a personal retreat or home site—or create a trailhead business opportunity. Mls #6000298 $85,900.

riVer/Creek FroNtaGe 40 aC – lost lake retreats. Mons Creek flow-

age with great views and tons of wildlife.

Private and secluded location. Includes deeded access to private lake.

Mls #27877 $79,500.

WooDs, Water & seClusioN. Nice ‘40’ with good timber and 1000’ frontage on Mons Creek. Great building site.

Private deeded access to Lost Lake.

Mls #31808 $69,900.

laND/BuilDiNG sites oVer 217 aCres/CaMp 20 roaD Lovely open land with many ponds and streams. Mls #31645 $216,700.

reCreatioNal Base CaMp. Great Tofte lot has 2 garage

buildings. They could easily become living space, one has a second story.

Property has room for a home with views of a dramatic creek gorge with waterfall, and Lake view. 4.54 acres, yr-round road, power, phone. Mls#6000673 $179,900.

piNCusHioN trail parCel. This parcel has birch,

maple and spruce forest with direct access to the Pincushion Ski Trail system, Superior Hiking Trail and Devil Track River. Resort/Commercial zoning Or, a great secluded private home location close to town. A unique property within 4 miles of Grand Marais. Mls #6000299 $179,900.

Maples, VieWs, priVaCY. 85+ acres near

Hovland. New road access, adjoining federal land. South exposure and views. Seasonal access. Mls #6000582 $99,900.

FiVe aCres Near toWN. Ready to build, Croftville location, Superior view, nice forest, RC/Residential zoning.

Mls #6000221 $80,000.

5 aCres Near DeVil traCk lake. Deep

wooded home site – just steps from Devil Track Lake, and DNR access.

Enjoy the lake without the high taxes! Mls #31534 $74,900.

Maple Hill parCel. Heavily wooded parcel with great privacy on Maple Hill. County road frontage, power and phone. Walk to golf course, easy access to Gunflint Trail or Devil Track area. Mls #6000984 $70,500 HiGH VieWs oF tHe BiG lake. Residential home site with panoramic Lake Superior views. Power, phone, private road. Great location between Grand Marais and Lutsen. Walk to Cascade State Park. Mls#6001372 $70,000.

FiVe WooDeD aCres. Surveyed. Septic and

access road in place. Close to Devil Track Lake. Mls #6000318 $65,000. Additional 6 +/- acre parcel available.

10 aCres Near GraND Marais. Great piece of property located minutes from Grand Marais, on Pike Lake Rd. Seasonal view of Lake Superior. Many nice build sites.

Mls #6001078 $64,900

laND/BuilDiNG sites laND Near GraND Marais. Beautiful

5-ac lot just minutes from town. Meadow, power/phone. Driveway in. Great home site. Mls #6000098 $59,900. rural HoMe site. 4.9 acres, nice trees, county rd, power/phone, adjoins USFS. Mls #31379 $59,900.

DraMatiC superior VieW. Cliffs of Chicago Bay view, 3 high lots to choose, mature mixed forest, south exposure. Mls #60001049, #1050 $59,900 each.

Mls #1051 $54,900.

Near DeVil traCk. 6 acres, Pine Mt. Rd., quiet & private. Great location. Mls #6000317 $55,000. reaDY For You to BuilD. This 5 acre lot is located only a few miles from town but offers great privacy.

Nice slope, some great trees and possibility for views of Lake Superior! The driveway is in place, site cleared, power is close by.

Mls#60001470 $54,900.

NeW! lake eFFeCt HoMe site – HoVlaND. Great 4-acre home site. Close to Lake Superior,

with some views, nice forest, easy access off of Highway 61 on shared driveway. A great place to call home or nestle-in with your recreational cabin. Mls#6001463 $52,900.

WoNDerFul VieWs oF lake superior! 3 lots available; wooded and private. Minutes to ski hill, Superior National, Lutsen shops. Surveyed, year round access.

Mls #6000671 lots start at $52,000.

Great HoMe site Near GraND Marais. Five acres on dead-end road for privacy. Adjoins

USFS land. Year round access, electricity at street.

Mls #6000408 $51,900.

Great CaBiN spot! Mixed topography of beautiful rolling land with many great build sites. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Mons Creek meanders through the property border where it abuts state land. Mls #6001242 $50,250.

HoMe or CaBiN site - Great lutseN loCatioN. 4.09 acres, power and phone. Walk to

landing on Christine Lake. Adjoins state land.

Mls #31546 reduced to $44,900.

larGe seCluDeD aCreaGe. 43+ acres with large white pine. Adjoining state forest land and good road access. Short driveway needed on easement to get to property.

Mls #6000998 $43,900

reMote loCatioN Near MaGNeY state park. Nice woods and terrain. There is an old road

to the property. 19+ acres. Mls #6000409 $42,900.

WooDeD aND reMote ‘40’. Powers Lake Rd close to Tom & Devil Fish Lk. Priced below assessed value. Nice trees, survey. Mls #31397 $39,000 NeW! Got reMote? Can't beat this property for "off-the-beaten-path". If it's seclusion you seek, a place that's tough to get there, and worth the effort (or, the effort is half the fun), this wilderness 19-acre recreational property is for you. Surrounded by State & USFS lands. Hike in access.

Mls#6001477 $37,000.

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200 Stonegate Rd

Custom built 3BR, 3BA home on 5.4A. 300 feet of spectacular shoreline with maximum privacy.

MLS 6000572 $855,000

1658 Croftville Road

3BR, 2BA year round home on 1.7A with 225 plus feet of easily accessible meandering shoreline on a very private lot.

MLS 6000697 $489,900

Chicago Bay Road

While close to Highway 61, this special 3 BR home enjoys views of Chicago Bay and 77’ shoreline. Priced under valuation!

MLS 6001142 $198,900

7362 E Hwy 61

Cascade Beach Road

3BR home on 2.5A with over 200’ of spectacular shoreline. Beautiful protected cove. Best value!

Year round 3BR, 2BA Harold Moe home. 100’ of easily accessible shore and many upgrades.

MLS 31801 $429,000

MLS 6000992 $449,900

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1544 E Hwy 61

2A, 200’ shore with great views. Very private but walkable to town. Septic sites identified and remarkable building spot.

MLS 6001331 $249,900

Stonegate Road

Premium lot along scenic Chicago Bay. Nicely wooded, private, 1.17A, 200’ shoreline.

MLS 27872 $189,900

1544 E Hwy 61

Classic 50’s style Lake Superior cottage with 342’ shore. Great privacy, but within walking distance of town.

MLS 6001332 $319,900

3BR custom log home on private 5A. 304’ shore, sauna, outdoor oven, oversize garage, and pole building.

MLS 6000749 $795,000

Lake Superior Lots

P 25XX East Hwy 61

25A, 150’ shore, surveyed into three parcels.

MLS 6000472 $184,900

57XX East Hwy 61 4.10A, 280’ shore, driveway, septic mound, electric in.

MLS 6000571 $156,000

Stonegate Road

Three lots, 2.18A, 200’ shore, wooded and private.

MLS 27873 $239,00

2888 W Hwy 61

1.24A, 200’shoreline embedded with Thomsonite.

MLS 6000296 $319,900

2884 W Hwy 61

1.30A, 371’ stunning ledgerock shoreline.

MLS 6000576 $299,900

Big Bay

Property on both sides of Hwy; 7+ acres south and 4 to the north. 318’ shore.

MLS 6000849 $99,900

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108 Gunflint Trail

120 8th Ave West

1830 Co Rd 7

3+ BR, 2BA, hardwood floors and a classic wood burning fireplace. Detached garage and a lovely yard, loads of potential.

3BR, 2BA, commercial, with 2.5 car garage. Great visibility at beginning of Gunflint Traill. Perfect spot for canoe outfitter or ???

6BR, 4BA home. Lovely kitchen, living, dining room and cherry wood floors. Beautiful landscaping and heated greenhouse!

Cute 2BR year round cabin on 4.45A. Conveniently located close to town. Electric heat, full septic system and drilled well.

MLS 6001072 $162,500

MLS 6000391 $249,900

MLS 6001258 $299,900

MLS 6000596 $139,900

144 Devil Track Road

4808 Chicago Bay Rd

MLS 6000691 $279,900

MLS 6001238 $134,000

2BR, 2BA home with 2 car garage on 32A with frontage on Little Devil Track River. Good potential for subdivision.

1912 home and barn with fantastic location. A portion of the restoration is done, you just need to finish it.

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110 11th Ave W

221 West 1st St

Casper Hill Road

2BR, 2 BA on 10A, in the country, but near town. Newer upgrades, large garage with separate work area.

3BR, 2BA home on private treelined corner. Lots of space in a very quiet part of town. All this at a truly reasonable price.

Beautiful 4BR, 2BA home with custom finishing throughout. Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and custom built kitchen cabinets.

2BR,1BA custom log home.

Includes new septic, well, all appliances, new generator and garage pad.

MLS 31179 $219,000

MLS 6000883 $159,900

MLS 6000585 $299,900

MLS 6000823 $185,000

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45 Casper Hill Rd

981 E 5th Street

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95 Wildwood Acres

Huge 3BR, 2BA; 1.78A. Dual heat systems plus meticulous wiring and plumbing. 3200 sq ft garage has heated car wash bay.

MLS 6000670 $329,900

120 11th Ave W

19 Music Row

2BR open concept home on 5A. 2 car garage with workshop; 2 BR guest cabin and lovely perennial gardens.

Cute and cozy, 2BR, 2BA, open kitchen, dining and living room spaces. Over 1/3A with plenty of room for outdoor activities.

Spacious 4BR, 2BA sunny home complete with wood floors, rock fireplace and walkout lower level.

This is not a typo - $159,600!

3BR, 3BA home in Tofte. Tons of storage, vaulted ceilings, stunning rock fireplace, finished lower level (could be a separate rental).

MLS 6001171 $57,500

MLS 6000745 $229,900

MLS 6001077 $134,300

MLS 6000985 $159,600

MLS 6001111 $288,900

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3BR, 2BA home minutes from town.

Open floor plan, rock fireplaces, wood floors and huge kitchen. Full walkout lower level.

5 County Road 44

3BR, 3BA with views of Lake Superior! 15 wooded acres, newer septic, garage and HUGE pole building.

1059 Devil Track Rd Delightful home on 7.3A. Abuts Gov’t land to the north. Two-story fireplace, wrap-around loft, spacious master bedroom suite.

2BR, 2BA custom built timber frame home with great views of Lake Superior. Guest apartment, great room, and “man cave’.

MLS 6000574 $339,900

MLS 31255 $264,900

MLS 6001309 $268,500

MLS 6000971 $499,000

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17 Hawk Lane

2BR, 2BA home nestled in the woods on 10A. 495’ frontage on Devil Track River. Full walkout lower level, detached two car garage.

MLS 6001290 $265,500

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3BR, 2BA, 10A with open floor plan. Beamed cathedral ceilings, woodstove, and detached garage on a park like setting.

County Rd 7

Gorgeous 3BR, 2BA home on over 1/2A for tons of privacy! Vaulted ceilings, curved walls, open floor plan and double sided gas fireplace. Huge deck and paved driveway.

MLS 6001482 $359,900

5+A with great views of the Big Lake. Driveway in as well as 30 x 30 garage. Build your dream home right next to it!

Pick your own floorings, colors, materials! Borman Construction will build this 2BR home on 5A acres to suit your needs.

Charming 3BR home in town with one of the nicest yards! Very solid built home, large deck, and propane fireplace.

MLS 6000824 $89,500

MLS TBD $309,900

MLS 6001413 $139,900

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246 Devil Track Rd

Otter Lake Road

4BR. 2BA home on 8A; rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan and huge heated garage. Abuts Federal land with trail access to Monker Lake.

Stone timber frame home surrounded by Federal land! Outdoor wood furnace, solar panels. Detached garage with guest rooms and cabin.

MLS 6001167 $335,000

MLS 6001177 $184,900

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Gunflint Lake

Gunflint Lake

Lake

Devil Track Lake

(218) 387-2131 (800) 732-2131

101 West Hwy. 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604

Homes

Poplar Lake

McFarland Lake

Devil Track Lake

Well built 2BR cabin, 464’ of shore on both Gunflint Lake and Magnetic Lake. Property is surveyed, septic sites are identified.

Full cedar log cabin, sauna building and detached shower house. BWCAW access with modern conveniences of phone and electricity.

Great 6BR, 5BA home on 1.52A. Screened in porch, multiple decks, 222’ shore. Great swimming in a quieter bay on the main lake.

Year ‘round 4 BR home/cabin.

BWCAW access, but close to mid-trail restaurants, lodges, ski and snowmobile trails.

Charming 2 BR log cabin to be built on McFarland Lake. Modify to make it YOUR dream cabin. 3.14A, 158 ft of shoreline with direct BWCA access.

4BR, 3BA South Shore Dr home. Full walkout lower level with 3BR and family room. Detached garage, guest cabin and workshop. 200’ of frontage on 2.56 acres.

MLS 6001288 $399,900

MLS 6000950 $249,900

MLS 6000601 $489,900

MLS 31231 $329,900

MLS 6000837 $189,900

MLS 6000720 $425,000

Greenwood Lake

Devil Track Lake

Devil Track Lake

McFarland Lake

Tait Lake

Fowl Lake

Year round cabin at 98 Pinewood Drive on Greenwood Lake. Excellent lake access, private boat launch and a wellbuilt cabin!

3BR, 2BA, rec room PLUS screened in porch overlooking the lake. Garage with writer’s/artist’s studio; .74A with 98+ feet shore.

Northwoodsy 2+BR cabin on 3A with 240’ shore. Cathedral ceilings, fireplace, natural woodwork, great views and LOTS of privacy!

Quaint cabin with 200’ of lakeshore on premier walleye lake. Gas lights, stove and fridge; no road access. BWCA access.

4 seasonal rental cabins on the north shore of Devil Track Lake with swimming beach. Drilled well and septic system.

MLS 6001411 $219,900

MLS 6000957 $280,000

MLS 6000990 $375,000

MLS 31725 $139,900

MLS 6001123 $395,000

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Year round full cedar log cabin with 311’ shore. 2BR, 3/4BA, wood floors and complete generator/ solar panel system.

MLS 6000841 $495,000

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Devil Track Lake

1006 Devil Track Rd 2 bedroom cabin; easily accessible shoreline on Devil Track Lake.

Detached garage with guest area; new mound septic system.

4BR, 3BA home on 6A. Private a ccess and dock on Devil Track Lake.

Attached 2 car garage and detached garage and shop.

Unique octagon cabin built to maximize the views! 2BR and bath on main level + 650’ sleeping loft!

Sauna at water’s edge, 245’ of shore.

Charming and cozy cabin with magnificent views of Gull Lake.

Power and septic, wood burning fireplace. Direct BWCAW access.

MLS 6000981 $309,900

MLS 6000965 $259,900

MLS 6000132 $299,000

MLS 6000597 $319,900

MLS 6000141 $225,000

2BR, year-round home on 2.3A with 200’ shore. New roof, upgraded septic, drilled well, and two garages (one heated).

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Walter Road

Greenwood Lake

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Poplar Lake

2BR cabin, sleeping loft, screened porch, full kitchen on .55A with 155’ shore. Direct access to BWCAW from 3 points.

MLS 6000987 $239,900

Clearwater Lake

3BR, 2BA on secluded bay.

Over 900’ of shore and 32A. Sauna, insulated two car garage, and lots of storage.

MLS 6000908 $529,000

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Inland Lake Lots Gunflint Lake

Land Durfee Creek

Kemo Lake

2.34A with 200’ frontage on a great trout lake. Access via Trestle Pine Road. MLS 6000747 $159,900

80A; maple forest, high ground for building. Bordered on two sides by public land.

On the north shores of the lake 217’ shore and 1.02A. Surveyed, septic sites are identified and it even includes a large dock.

Poplar Lake

Irish Creek Road

MLS 6001289 $199,900

MLS 6001194 $169,900

Tom Lake

Devil Track Lake

1.65A with 176’ shore and magnificent views of lake on year round road.

MLS 6001107 $190,000

1.81 acres, 298’ frontage

MLS 6000552 $57,900 34 acres, 600’ frontage

MLS 6000627 $169,900 1.20 acres, 157’ frontage

MLS 6000702 $59,900

291’ of shore. Panoramic views and good southern exposure, four portage routes into BWCA.

Lot with unique boat harbor. 2.97A with 245’ of straight line frontage; more if you add the lakeshore in the harbor.

MLS 6001302 $229,900 NEW

MLS 6001048 $189,000

d - $159,900 SOl$29,900 MLS 6000623 23–200A, great parcels in the woods!

2.7 acres, 200’ frontage 9 acres, 895’ frontage

McFarland Lake

230A, 300 ft shore

MLS 6000271 $400,000

Pike Lake 2.6A, 220’ shoreline.

MLS 6001502 $175,00 NEW 10.49A, 340’ shoreline

MLS 6001148 $230,000 5.2A, 170’ shoreline

MLS 6001149 $125,000 5.2A, 170’ shoreline

MLS 6001151 $125,000

MLS 6000973 $15,000 5- 7A, Lake Superior Views! $49,900 - $64,900

Well maintained building with unlimited potential.

MLS 6001135 $399,900

4th Ave East .23A, zoned commercial industiral. Close to town.

East Highway 61

2.7A, building site, septic site and electricity all set to install!

MLS 31319 $59,900

County Road 7

10A, gently sloping, creek frontage.

County Road 7 .20A, close to Gunflint Trail and Co Rd. 7.

MLS 28867 $39,900

MLS 6001410 $109,900 PENDING

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15 Acres with survey and septic sites done.MLS 30951

$149,000

5A, level, nicely wooded, very private.

South of the intersection of Co Rd 7 and Co Rd 44.

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MLS 6000679 $54,900

Great location, 9.68A, abuts Cascade State Park. Close to town on year round road.

MLS 6001168 $99,900 PENDING

Caribou Trail

MLS 31502 $179,000

20A, year round access, utilities!

Saganaga Lake

2.18A; 400’ frontage on the south side of Greenwood Lake. River frontage on the Greenwood River and federal land to the south.

Temperance Landing Unfinished log home, shared cobblestone beach.

MLS 6000375 $240,000

MLS 6001128 $45,000 NEW

Inn at Terrace Point

20A with southern exposure! Views of Lake Superior, the adjacent slope, and nearby hillside.

MLS 6001369 $214,000 MLS 6001370 $234,000 MLS 6001371 $234,000

Greenwood Lake

MLS 6000347 $39,900

MLS 6000474 $49,900

The only private parcel on the lake.

40 A, 300’ shore.

Greenwood Lake

MLS 6000300 $335,000

$119,900 - $199,900

Whispering Pine Trl

40A, power available.

Chester Lake

MLS 6001455 $189,900 NEW

Unit 16

West Highway 61

2.7A, 10 miles east of town.

County Rd 69

MLS 6000025 $117,500

7.5 acres, 611’ frontage

MLS 6000768 $209,900

20-40A, direct access to ski trails and hiking trails. Great building sites. MLS 31193

Nice Tofte parcel; 200’ frontage on Highway 61 with a seasonal creek running through the property.

Hwy 61 Opportunity

Lovely 25+ acre lot with approximately 600 ft of shoreline. Healthy mix of trees.

MLS 6001454 $99,900 NEW

Unit 31

MLS 31792 $69,900

MLS 6000432 $99,900

Bigsby Lake

1.10 acres, 191’ frontage

MLS 31612 $345,000

3.97A with state owned lakeshore across the highway.

Morgan Road

Affordable city lot in Grand Marais.

MLS 6001504 $89,900 NEW MLS 31140 $63,900 - $155,000

Unit 7

County Road 67

West 15th Ave

2.8A, 155’ shore 2.9 – 40 acres.

Bluefin Bay

MLS 6000882 $72,900 NEW

MLS 6000105 $32,000

MLS 31109 $49,700

MLS 6000851 $49,900

5A surrounded on 2 sides by government land.

MLS 6000709 $24,900

Bloomquist Mtn Rd

MLS 6000850 $49,900

Squint Lake

23A; if you’re looking for hunting land Brule Valley Trail or a great getaway spot, this is it.

40 A with great recreational possibilities!

County Road 48

Com m e r c ia l

Condos

MLS 6000540 $92,000-$144,900

Beaver House

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7A, year round access, abuts federal land. MLS 6000599

$39,900

Gunflint Trail

20A, year round access, abuts federal land. MLS 6000855 $89,900 10A year round nicely wooded parcel; electricity and phone. Abuts Federal land. Additional land available. MLS 6000854 $49,900 6 acres of maples!

Tom Lake Road

92A, rolling, wooded, with one identified and many other building sites. MLS 6001244 $79,900 NEW

Broadway

Arrowhead Trail

MLS 6001203 $85,000 NEW

MLS 30668 $99,900

Hawk Lane

MLS 6000480 $159,900

MLS 6000736 $174,900

120 acres priced right!

Great year round access to prime location for outstanding recreational opportunities.

MLS 31731 $85,000

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101 West Hwy . 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604

$117,000

MLS 6001005 $49,900

Birch Drive

Commerical lot in the heart of town.

Care-free, worry-free living!!!

Immaculate 2BR unit with amenities galore...craft room, workshop, community room, and more. MLS 6001359

County Road 14

20A year-round access and utilities at the curb. Zoning allows subdivision into four 5A parcels.

MLS 600844 $144,900

219 W 11th Ave Unit 126

MLS 6001301 $47,900 NEW

Well recognized business in downtown Grand Marais.

MLS 6001474 $288,000

Homestead Cooperative

Convenient mid-trail location. This lot has access to Poplar Lake. Building site already cleared and driveway is in. MLS 6000615 $52,500 Great location right off of the Trail, close to town AND the golf course.

Utilities available.

Year round 5A lot just west of Grand Marais with great views of Lake Superior. Electric at the street.

Mature pine trees, raised garden beds and a garden shed all ready for you to start growing.

Grand Marais Condos Well maintained 2BR, 2BA units with huge lofts. Underground heated parking, walk anywhere living. All ready to move in!

MLS 6000996 $229,900 MLS 6000595 $236,900

MLS 6001298 $59,900 NEW

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NeW! CoveTed CaRIbou Lake Home! prime prime prime shoreline with mature red

NeW! goRgeouS vISTaS fRom HILLToP Home overlooking

your own 80 acres! refurbished and recycled materials throughout the home, the owners have crafted this little gem from the surrounding forests! sunny kitchen, sunny home! gorgeous hickory flooring, open kitchen, a really functional green living home!

and White pines, speckled with maples, this home is a Keeper! gorgeous sunroom with locally milled White pine walks out to a peaceful deck with incredible views! interior of home is suitable for main level living with interior sauna and hot tub room, main level bedroom, awesome bathroom, and an open kitchen to dining and family room, all with incredible lake views! Keep the cars in the attached garage and the toys in the detached! your guests will loVe the classic guest cabin! mLS#6001178 $519,000

NeW! SCHRoedeR faRm STYLe Home has huge lake Views

NeW! modeRN LIvINg oN bIRCH Lake! This log home comes with

a bit of history and a ton of lake Views! prime shoreline on birch, southern exposure and a home with Tons of style. large and modern Kitchen, Wonderful master suite, Quality design and construction throughout! bunkhouse, sweet sauna, and 2 car plus garage! mLS#31539

because it sits on “the lake side” of highway 61! Just a minute’s walk to Temperance river state park, with great access to lake superior! home has 4 bedrms, original hard wood floors, with 2.9 acres and 3 stall garage. all this home needs is the right owner that has the vision to bring this classic home back to life! mLS#6001428 $169,000

$555,000 gReaT PRICe!

mLS#6001196 $189,000

NeW! NoRWood SHoReS WeST on lutsen’s lake superior! gorgeous

NeW! TofTe buNgaLoW ReCeNTLY uPdaTed, literally a

few hundred ft from lake superior’s beach at blue fin bay! original woodwork throughout the home, original maple flooring in mint condition. Newly remodeled kitchen is bright and cheery, cozy fireplace in family room!

mLS#6001354 $199,000

NeW! aLL THe beLLS aNd WHISTLeS on lutsen’s caribou lake! prime

lakeshore, perfect for swimming right from the dock with nice stone beach! exterior features include hot tub, sauna, 2 car detached and attached garages, with a tuck under toward the lake for boat storage! Tons of lake views from the kitchen sink, dining area on in to the family room! gourmet kitchen, hickory cabinetry, granite counters & large island with cook top and breakfast bar!

NeW! WoWzzeR WHaT gReaT vIeWS of caribou lake in

lutsen! fantastic Northwoods home features like new construction with vaulted ceilings, open floor plan with functional kitchen, tons of character from the interior stone work to the tuckunder garage and huge workshop which could be converted in to additional living space. but it’s the views from the deck that will really move you in to this home!

mLS#6001453 $229,900

and completely updaTed two bedrm eNd uNiT townhome featuring huge views, kitchen open to family room and main level living! The stairway to lake superior is a stone’s throw from the private deck!

mLS#6001510 $249,900

NeW! fab 7TH ave WeST gRaNd maRaIS

location with an updated home, tons of room to finish! mLS#6001451

$179,900 SaLe PeNdINg!

mLS#6001508 $547,500

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NeW! CLaRa Lake RuSTIC CabIN! on clara lake in lutsen! 400 ft of shoreline on a fabulous fishing lake, this charmer needs a little updating but it’s your opportunity to be on a super lake for a great price! yr round access, electric! paddle on over to this Keeper!

mLS#6001374 $179,000

wooded land with creek isn’t all this fabulous home has to offer! New addition to home adds top notch space and a To die for master bedroom suite! main level of home has new kitchen with hickory cabinetry, great room with vaulted ceilings and an inviting fireplace, tons of windows! enjoy the dining room overlooking the creek, walk out deck! let us not forget the 3 car garage great for boat & aTV storage!

mLS#6001279 ReduCed $289,000

NeW! THomSoNITe beaCH oN Lake SuPeRIoR! sprawling

home features Vaulted ceilings, carlton peak fireplace, Kitchen with Quartz counters,main level his and her “office space” and “crafts room”, both with equally spectacular views of lake superior! enjoy main level living with lots of guest space on lower level, including a family room, which walks out to the shoreline of lake superior!

2 car attached garage, dual fuel rate for economical heating, nearly new everything completes the package! stroll out to a stretch of ledge rock Thomsonite beach shoreline!

mLS#6001226 $599,500

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laKe superior is calliNg your Name!

kINg’S LaNdINg oN Lake SuPeRIoR! 200 ft of puddle hopping

ledgrock shoreline sprawling in to lake superior, a rare build site well buffered from highway 61, an enjoyable site for your architect to design your lake superior masterpiece! mLS#30422 $409,000

LuxuRY Lake SuPeRIoR LIvINg aT SuRfSIde Quarter share makes this affordable, enjoy Top Notch amenities and rotational ownership. if you love vacationing on the North shore, call for more details!

mLS#31488 $209,500

LuTSeN Lake SuPeRIoR aCCeSSIbLe SHoReLINe!

vaCaTIoN geTaWaY aT CHaTeau Leveaux! fabulous location, improving rental incomes and tons of interior improvements of common lodge entry, swimming pool, etc! condo is mint condition, great Views!

mLS#26043 ReduCed! $124,600 aSk foR #31!

CLIffHouSe oveRLookINg Lake SuPeRIoR! lake superior

Views at lutsen resort, fine dining and stylish living at your own piece of the North shore! finely appointed, this Townhome won’t disappoint! mLS#28460

$499,000 oR HaLf SHaRe aT $279,000

NeW! Lake SuPeRIoR Log Home with 50 mile views! architecturally hand crafted log home on over 230 ft of shoreline on lake superior! designed for main level living, the great room is all about the views with huge windows and walk out deck, grab the railing because the views just may knock you over! sophisticated Kitchen with quartz counters, large island, Viking stove!

3 season screen porch with a gas stove and walk out lower level designed to have family and friends enjoy their own space! sweet interior sauna, lovely landscaped grounds, fabulous 2 plus workshop garage! Tons of Value!

mLS#6001241 $599,000

over 300 ft and 11 acres, this lake superior masterpiece exudes thoughtful design focused on joining the big lake with the living space. enter in to the great room to Jaw dropping Views through a 22 ft prow of Windows rivaled only by a gorgeous well situated fireplace. so much to brag about in this home!

gorgeous 150 ft of ledgrock shoreline with driveway in place. build site down by creek has great opportunity of Walk out basement and main level home. The shoreline is incredible! mLS#31207 $295,000

mLS#6000-658 $849,900

LuTSeN Sea vILLaS,

all the resort you could Want!

New! 3 bedroom end unit for extra privacy! rebuilt in 2001 with a larger footprint than the other Villas, this truly is the best of the Villas! sweet galley style kitchen has breakfast bar island with lake superior views! family room features ToNs of lake views, a wood burning stove to keep you warm on those chilly North shore evenings and a large walk out deck! master bedroom features a nice balcony and vaulted ceilings, great owner storage space! 2nd bedroom is large enough for two queens, and the third bedroom is accessed from a nice stair case, tons of built in shelving and windows for lake viewing! or enjoy smaller 1-2 bedroom Villas, the choice is yours! any one you choose, enjoy meandering along the 400 ft of shoreline, or strolling through the 20 acres of maintained trails for exploring! The Villas are so special, give them a look!

NeW! mLS#6001261 b3 $300,000 NeW! mLS#6001265 b1 $400,000 baRgaIN buY vILLaS! k3 $198,000 RemodeLed! C5 $210,000 3 bedRmS! e3 $224,900 SWeeT!

CRafTed fRom THe Rugged LedgeRoCk SHoReLINe!

CaNaSTa oN CaSCade beaCH Road? meander down the winding drive and

Take yourself back to the days of whiling away the hours playing canasta and listening to the waves break gently over a ledgerock peninsula jutting from the shores in front of the cabin. a very welcoming cabin, in fantastic condition.

mLS#6000-715 $450,000

Lake SuPeRIoR Log Home! hand craft-

ed huge log construction, 3 bedrm 3 bath lake home designed to maximize the views up and down the shoreline! Vaulted ceilings, granite counters, fully furnished, what more could you ask for? This lake superior beauty is literally move in ready…keep it all for yourself or utilize the rental revenues to off set your vacation getaway home! mLS#6000979 $649,000

fuNTaSTIC Lake SuPeRIoR Home! yes, we mean fuN! Tremendous

views overlooking 300 ft of ledgerock shoreline and sprawling grounds. main level living with spectacular great room, oriented to highlight a floor to ceiling real stone fireplace, oriented for nice views of the big lake and the fire! lower level walks out to the lake with two bedrooms and family room, perfect space for your guests to enjoy their own privacy! Wrap around decks, outdoor brick fireplace, Two car detached garage and the mosT fuN master bath we have seen! you will know what we mean when you see it!

mLS#6000-899 ReduCed! $735,000

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iNlaNd laKes aNd riVers…JusT haVe some fuN oN The WaTer! SWeeT SHoReLINe oN deeRYaRd Lake, west of grand marais, 201 fT oN PoPLaR Lake, Walk to Trail

CaRIbou HIdeaWaY! serenity, privacy and a beautiful view are all yours, with 20 acres, only 20 minutes from the lutsen mountain ski area and 30 minutes to grand marais! large family home has nice flow for entertaining, yet comfortable enough for the two of you to relaX! cute rustic guest cabin, pole barn, and storage shed completes this hobby farm! mLS#6000-833 $329,900 ReduCed!

center lodge for dinner! building site is cleared, driveway and gorgeous garage ready to go! poplar lake is located mid gunflint Trail, just far enough outside of grand marais to really feel the boundary Waters! elevated views in a wilderness setting, including ladyslippers and a terrific boreal forest! mLS#6000-960 $180,000

south facing and 10 acres of maples, old growth White pines and ancient cedars all abutting public land. current owners got you started: a garage that was their starter cabin complete with power, heat, water and septic tank!

mLS#6001066 $189,000 ReduCed!

fRom $26,500

Lake SHoRe CabIN oN TaIT Lake lake in lutsen. Needs interior finishing but the exterior and septic is ready to go! great potential for the handyman, on a super piece of lakeshore!

gReeNWood Lake PeNINSuLa WITH mINT CabIN! among the deepest

and largest lakes in the area, this greenwood lake cabin boasts some of the best shoreline on the lake! level lake access and a sweet cabin recently renovated is moVe iN ready for you to enjoy This summer! fish off the peninsula in to deep waters, or sauna your sunsets away at the edge of the lake sauna with window overlooking the lake! Welcoming fireplace, open kitchen to family room and dining, all with asTouNdiNg views of the lake!

$449,900 mLS#6001000

mLS#28385 $229,900 ReduCed!

LaRge LakeSHoRe LoT oN CHRISTINe Lake 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!

boRdeRINg THe bWCaW, gust lake is lutsen’s best kept secret both for fishing and fun lake living! small lakeshore community of about a dozen cabins, this is the only development on the lake. cabin was built for entertaining, with a welcoming main level with family room and bedrooms, nice functional kitchen. downstairs features pool table space, sauna and sweet lake Views! large barn style garage makes perfect storage for the aTV’s, boats and kayaks! mLS#6001054 $319,000

mLS#28961 $149,000

deLuxe CamP oN CaRIbou Lake! rustic lake living with log outhouse and shower room, bunk area and year round dock on 150 ft of Nice caribou shoreline! sweet trees and lots of privacy!

mLS#31096 $212,000 ReduCed!

emPTY NeSTeRS dReam on Tait lake in

lutsen. it’s your Time, leave your Worries behind, Just enjoy the Wilderness lakeshore in this Well crafted year round home with lake Views stretching Westerly to the sunset!a must see with garage and guest quarters, this home is all you Need in your getaway!

mLS#29855 $379,000 ReduCed!

the heart of lutsen on the honeymoon Trail, this is a wilderness getaway with 80 acres, elevated build sites and rolling Topography, this is a gem in the rough!

mLS#30714 $149,900

LakeSHoRe CommuNITY oN NINemILe Lake! slowly but surely the little

lakeshore community of the Village at Ninemile lake is coming to fruition! restoration of the old lodge at Ninemile lake is only the first step to your enjoying years of enjoyment in your future to be built carefree Ninemile lake cabin! mLS#6000111

oveR 1000 fT of PoPLaR RIveR fRoNTage! located in

PeaCefuL ReTReaT oN deeRYaRd Lake! Tucked into

the maple covered hillside, this well crafted cabin joins the Wilderness with the lake. perfect lutsen location, this cabin boasts large deck overlooking lake, and a really warm feeling move in ready year round lake home! mLS#6000-754 $385,000

CRafTY oN CaRIbou Lake! enjoy

level access to caribou lake just a stone’s throw to the water’s edge! The interior of this home is fun and creative from the upper level craft room overlooking the lake, to the conversational Kitchen antique island and Welcoming great room, all with views of caribou lake! year round move in ready!

mLS#6000-755 $359,000 ReduCed!

devIL TRaCk Lake 400 fT of PRIme SHoReLINe This

is one of the very few left with 400 ft of deep shoreline and nearly 15 acres of land! long winding driveway through mature pines leads to old cabin site with drilled well ready to go! give this a look and you will understand the value in being an established build ready piece of land!

mLS#6000548 $425,000

guST Lake LoT IN LuTSeN year

round access with drilled well, driveway in place and cleared build site!

Just a hop skip and a jump from the bWca with year round access! moTiVaTed seller!

mLS#24313 $144,900 oWNeR fINaNCINg!

SWeeT CLaRa Lake LuTSeN SHoReLINe!

level access from build site to rocky shores, your future cabin will overlook superior National forest lands! electric, yr round access, old cabin in place to use now and build later! mLS#26055

$219,000 ReduCed!

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SHazaaam THeSe aRe fab vIeWS! smack in between blue fin

Huge vIeWS of mooSe mouNTaIN! gorgeous Townhome & the Views of moose mountain will knock your socks off! caribou highlands is Top Notch, reminiscent of your last stay at aspen mountain in colorado; the fine decor & quality of these homes are Nice! as part of caribou highlands resort, enjoy heated swimming pools indoor & out, hot tubs, tons of activities for the kids, & all year round fun at the lutsen mountains ski resort located a hop skip & a jump away! rental revenues help offset the costs of your future vacation home!!

bay resort on lake superior and lutsen mountains! your friends and family will pull up the driveway and say “WoW how about that VieW!!” gorgeous home architecturally designed with hewn log siding from germany, tons of extras such as beech flooring, TWo fireplaces, private deck off master suite with fantastic views!!

mLS#6001192-4 bR 4 ba $299,000 mLS#6000261 STudIo $88,500 mLS#6000681 1bR 2ba $80,000 ReduCed! moTIvaTed! eNd of THe Road PRIvaCY WITH YeaR RouNd aCCeSS! Wowser

affoRdabLe devIL TRaCk Road Home! handyman dream

come true, loaded with potential with a great location on 5 wooded acres just a minute to downtown or devil Track lake! move in right away and start improving it while living there! adjacent 5 ac lot available, call for details. mLS#6000256 $170,000

what a great cabin on 60 acres with stunning views of the sawtooth ridges! cabin features knotty pine interior, main level bedrm, upper loft bedrm. Just because the price is soooo good don’t think this cabin will disappoint, it is sWeeT! mLS#6000289 $199,000

RIdgeToP vIeWS oveR SaWTooTH mouNTaINS! camp it in the deluxe “finished” garage complete with furnace and garage door screen for capturing summer breezes! build your dream cabin in cleared site, a fun way to use it now and plan for the future!

mLS#6000-443 $109,900

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lovely access point to lake superior! meander down the drive to a piece of paradise, but have a little vision too! rustic log cabin with electricity is waiting for your Tlc to bring it in to its next life as your North shore getaway!

and 4+ acres! great location between lutsen and Tofte, this home has recent upgrades like new flooring, new welland septic and a huge deck off kitchen for grilling!

mLS#6001131 $64,900

mLS#6000042 $169,000 ReduCed

eNjoY eveNINg STRoLLS To THe bLue fIN baY on

eNCHaNTINg TofTe Home, Walk to blue fin bay! Well maintained welcoming home featuring maple flooring, vaulted ceilings and superior Views! functional design to home with a wonderful lower level perfect for guests to have their own space. Terraced gardens, great Views, this home won’t disappoint at this price!

mLS#60009777 $299,000

lake superior from your own cabin in the heart of Tofte! cute two bedroom cabin, nicely maintained, crafted with ash paneling throughout the family room and kitchen. big picture south facing windows allow light to flow into the home! easy to maintain in its simplicity, make this your worry free getaway or low maintenance year round North shore home! mLS#6000-868

ReduCed $99,000

mLS#6001010 $359,000

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super opportunity to have your own Northwoods cabin only minutes to lake superior on 9 acres with distant lake superior views! enjoy putting your own finishing touches on this newly constructed gem! $125,000!

mLS#31158 ReduCed bIg TIme, moTIvaTed SeLLeR!

SImPLe LIvINg IN a oNe bedRoom CabIN WITH gueST buNkHouSe! it’s a starter cabin or retirement getaway, you decide! minute’s to lake superior’s sugarloaf cove, a gorgeous piece of land with lake views and plenty of room to add on to this cute little cabin!

mLS#30641 $89,000

Sa L e INg d N e P STYLISH LuTSeN CabIN mLS#6001112 $299,900 NeW PRICe! LoCaTed IN THe mIddLe of mooSe CouNTRY up

the gunflint, this home is a stone’s Throw to Trestle pine lake and the Twin lakes for superb fishing! home features vaulted ceilings in great room, main level bedroom and bath; two large bedrooms with full bath upstairs, all in move in mint condition! mLS#31318 $192,500

SCeNIC Home oN NeaRLY 6 aCReS of maPLeS bordering

the superior National forest in lutsen! home features vaulted ceilings in the main living space, with open kitchen, dining and family room with a cozy wood burning fireplace with gorgeous built in bookcase. sun room lined with south facing windows walking out to a partially covered deck overlooking the maple forest! mLS#6000-894

$232,000

Lake SuPeRIoR vIeWS, This

home sleeps tons, generates great rental revenues and borders the cascade river state park overlooking lake superior in between lutsen and grand marais!

mLS#31098 $254,000 ReduCed agaIN!!

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Swallow Lake Land, isabella area Wilderness shoreline in a mature pine area off deep lake rd. multitude of lakes abound, much recreational opportunity! mLS#30253 $99,000

Sugarloaf Retreats on High Ridge Drive, located up the surgaloaf road from sugarloaf cove Naturalist area, enjoy large acreage parcels at rock bottom prices! from

$62,000! mLS#25701-4

toFte area near BlueFin Bay reSort!

Lovely 20 acre parcel located on the outskirts of lutsen, only minutes to bigsby and caribou lakes! Nice mixed forest with high ground for choice building sites. great price for your Northwoods getaway!

mLS#31531 ReduCed! $45,900

Just Up the Sawbill Trail grab your little piece of the Backlot at Tait Lake in Lutsen! Nice opportunity to Gunsten Lake Cabin adjoins this land for only $114,900! Northwoods, rolling terrain and small community feel with have access for canoeing Tait lake from your cabin in mLS#30251 PeNdINg SaLe! year round access, great build sites! the woods! This build site borders forest service land, has mLS#27430-24131 from $39,900 Enough Is Enough! We are talking 30 acres of elevated rolling electric at road and year round access up the caribou Trail! hills bordering the ridge looking down the little manitou Hilltop Views at LeVeaux Mountain! from spectacular mLS#24173 $29,900 river to lake superior. can subdivide, but at this price, you’ll lake Views to sites bordering superior National forest… want to Keep it all for yourself! mLS#24573 $179,000 20 Ac Southerly Slope to Bigsby Lake! elevated building even a site overlooking a Wildlife pond! give these sites a look if you like location location location! site in a great area for hiking and biking lutsen’s back roads Super Views, Super Future! bordering county lands, this mLS#27035-26505-30560 from $29,000!! with great canoe access in a scenic wildlife area!

9 ac parcel can easily be subdivided in to 3 parcels, all with views of the big lake! or Keep it all for yourself! huge mLS#30522 $99,000 WOW What a View! on this gorgeous site at Johannes lake views, it won’t disappoint! mLS#30736 $139,900 Toftey community overlooking lake superior and blue fin Grand MaraiS location location location! bay resort…walk to dinner! mLS#29767 $94,900 On the West Side of Silver Bay just when you begin to feel the Wilderness, meander up the ridge to this stunning LOCATION says it all, enjoy Nice lake superior Views Between Grand Marais and Devil Track Lake 60 Acres! lake superior View acreage. driveway in place leading you and Tons of privacy bordering county lands, Toftevaag is rolling terrain and nice mixed forest and grasslands just up to a spectacular build site! mLS#29893 $99,000 a great spot to build your dream cabin, especially for year the gunflint Trail and devil Track lake rd, this is a great round living close to all that Tofte offers!

Lake Superior Views Sprawl before you on this gorgeous location and an amazing price! mLS#24091-30549 from $54,900 piece of land at White Tail ridge, a lakeview community mLS#6000-606 $95,900 very near to Tettagouche state park with nice lake superior 2 New lots at Wildwood Acres! $24,900 each, great Views access! mLS#6000717 $115,000 of carlton peak! mls#6001346 & 1347 Bordering Cascade River Park! potential to subdivide New! Sonju Lake Road large acreage parcels! 40 plus acre lots or keep it all for yourself! Nice lake superior Views lutSen lake viewS & wilderneSS landS! ranging from $35k to $60k. all 170 acres for from multiple build sites, hike right in to the park land New! Lot 9 at Overlook Trail! huge lake superior Views, $180,000 mLS#6001324+ with access to cascade river falls and lake superior! year round access & electric $84,900 mLS#6001353 mLS#31097 $265,000 New! HUGE Lake Superior Views on 5 ac, creek and electric New! Lake Superior Views in Awesome Location b etween at build site! gorgous cliff, borders county land $89,900 County Rd 7 Murphy Mountain Lake View lands! lockport and lutsen mountains! manicured and build ready, bargain buys in young poplar forest, easy clearing for Access to Wilson Lake with Acreage! Nice little camping don’t wait on this gem! mLS#6001406 $69,000 sweet lake superior Views for as little as $39,900! or enjoy shack in place, enjoy the hilltop views of the maples! forge hilltop build site with driveway in place, creek bordering A River Runs Through It! 160 acres of upland and river a path through the woods to Wilson lake and you’ll have site for $89,900! mLS#25633 frontage on the cascade river near eagle mountain, a all the Walleye you can eat, Wilson lake is the Walleye rare find with tons of opportunity. Whether hunting capital of the Northwoods! mLS#27884 $109,900 Ridgetop Views of the Cascade Valley near Pike Lake! land or Wilderness retreat, this is a great opportunity!

Just a few 10 ac sites with incredible Views across the mLS#31732 ReduCed $159,000 Schroeder area near the croSS river! valley, superior hiking Trail at cascade river and public Eagle Mountain Views at Tait lake in lutsen. sweet Tremendous Value at this Lake Superior View Parcel… boat launch to pike lake only minutes away. it’s tough to enjoy commercial designation with Quonset building for tons of hilltop build site nestled among mature White pines with decide what you will like more, the Views or the location! end of the road privacy. enjoy the peace and Quiet of the storage in a great location in schroeder, very near to the cross mLS#26648 & 26627 $57,9000 up to $79,900!

Tait lake community! mLS#29788 $89,900 river and father baragas cross lake superior access! location The rough stuff has already been done. is almost as great as the price! $99,000 mLS#31360 Honeymoon Trail Wildlife Lands! 10 ac nearby poplar build-ready site with high-quality components in place: river in lutsen, great hunting or hiking land at a super 10 Ac Parcels of Maples! scramble across the rolling insulated slabs for house w/ porch and garage are set greaT price! Nice boreal forest with build site bordering Terrain of mature maples (breathtaking in the fall) to a up with in-floor heat, plumbing, electric, time-dose & usfs lands! mLS#26729 $39,900 sweet building site perched over a mixed boreal forest, heated septic system, 179’ deep well, gravel driveway, Caribou Lake Area Build Site on 5 Ac! at the base of the good levels of serenity for sure! year round access and rocks/boulders, 15 cords of clear aspen sawn for paneling sawtooth ridge overlooking caribou lake is this sweet land electric at road! mLS#6000676 $56,900 for house/cabinets/counters if desired, blue prints for perfect for your year round cabin with easy access to all that buildings/design are also included which saves a fortunate Red Pine Plantation Hillside overlooking lake superior, lutsen offers! mLS#6000-049 ReduCed! $49,900 buyer thousands of dollars. priced Well beloW what has you better Jump on this Value, 12 acres for under $40,000!

New! 30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land with year already been put into this tremendous lot! sugarloaf road location near sugarloaf cove lake superior round access and electric at street with Views of lutsen’s access! mLS# 25632 $39,000 additional land available! $129,900 mLS#6001308 famed clara lake! mLS#6001462 $137,500

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MALCOLM CLARK Broker NICOL ISLAND ROSSPORT Tremendous Lake Superior building sites.

Lakefront and interior lots for sale with docking facilities. Causeway opened year round. Power and phone.

Starting at $55,000 CAD

7 LAKe SUPeRIOR ISLANDS

LAKe SUPeRIOR LOTS Little Trout Bay, 20 minutes north of the Minnesota/Ontario border, 3 large estate-sized lots, very sheltered with southern exposure. Tremendous views. Power and telephone available.

Priced beginning at

2 to 95 acres.

Starting at USD $90,000

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Lake Superior! A stunning 3.86 acre piece of property with 600 feet of shoreline with ultimate privacy and solitude at the very end of Memory Rd. Winterized, comfortable A-Frame cottage with year-round road access. Great views. 20 minutes from the border. $319,000.00 CAD

2 well built log homes, each with log sauna buildings, sand beaches, sheltered mooring area, more building sites and southern views of Scotch Lake.

Surrounded by crown land and largest of only a few prvate parcels on this huge lake. Very secluded and private. Great fishing/hunting retreat. $1,200,000 CAD

640 Beverly Street • Thunder Bay, Ontario • P7B 0B5 Canada Phone (807) 344-3232 • FAX: (807) 344-5400 • Toll Free 1-888-837-6926 Cell: 807-473-7105 • mclark@avistarealty.ca • www.avistarealty.ca

$199,000 USD

7 ZebeDee PL.–NeebINg

Lake SuperiorLittle Trout Bay. Very well appointed and comfortable.

Fully winterized year-round home, sheltered with southern exposure.

Hardwood floors, white kitchen cabinets, jacuzzi, sun room and more! 26x24 detached heated garage. $299,000 CAD

HARRY LAKe LODge The ultimate fly-in fishing resort.

Totally outfitted with all the modern conveniences. 80 miles north of Thunder Bay. Incredible fishing! Main lodge, beach house with sauna and hot tub. Diesel generator, fish cleaning house, boats, motors. Harry Lake is a very large lake with no road access and Harry Lake resort is the only improvement. $295,000 CAD

Lake Superior Cascade Beach Rd - Lutsen

LAND– CONMee TOwNSHIP

Almost 3000 continuous acres about 35 miles west of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Bordering Crown land on the west and road accessible. Many water features and a wide variety of plant and animal life.

Many opportunities such as large private compound, your own huge hunting retreat or resort and so on.

Mixed timber. $895,000 CAD

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Kitchen w/ solid oak cabinets, ceramic countertops and island. Marble and natural stone fireplaces, ceramic and hardwood decking system and much more.

Very bright with breath taking views of Lake Superior and Rossport Harbour.

Traditional 4 season log home with full range of amenities along with 162 feet of Lake Superior frontage on a large 4 acre lot. Includes all appliances, 100K in solar and wind hydro generating equipment, seperate greenhouse and sauna cabins overlooking Lake Superior. $389,000 CAD

$425,000 CAD

Residential Caribou Trail - Lutsen

131 SILVeR ISLeT AVe

LeVeaux Ridge - Tofte

Inland Lakes Gunflint Trail - Seagull Lake

Solitude at Wilson Lake

Architecture-designed home with guest quarters at door of BWCA. $959,000 MLS 6001517

West facing 280’ lakeshore property.

Driveway, electric, etc, 7.2 acre parcel. $268,000 MLS 6000588

Christine Lake Cabin - Lutsen

Devil Track Lake Acreage

NORTHWOODS REALTY lockport@boreal.org

www.coldwellbanker.com/website/ Lake.Superior.Properties

3 BD 2 BA, inc fireplace, panorama views, owners suite, garage, W/D $699,000 MLS 6000607

31 Ozzie Rd - Tofte

Deb Niemisto 218-370-8434 Nan Bradley 218-370-8433

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Murmur Creek Parcels

$55,000 MLS 6000185 $60,000 MLS 6000184

Near Paradise Beach

5 acre parcel to enjoy life near the shore with Lake Superior views. $39,000 MLS 29901

Lutsen Acreage 3A $57,500 MLS 6000041

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Great Lake views, bunkhouse, decks, one-level living, open concept. $499,000 MLS 6000655

Resort Ownership & Vacation Rentals

3 BD with garage on 9.7-acre parcel. 5-acre parcel, heated multi-stall garage Borders National Forest land on E side. with guest quarters and all utilities.

Only $299,900 MLS 6000838 Only $259,000 MLS 6000880

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Pike Lake Cabin - Lutsen

nEW Sweet location overlooking Lake Superior 2 BD, 2 BA. Priced to SELL! $219,000 MLS 30959

1990’s cabin, 17 acre’s, 450’ shoreline, ready for new owner. $447,000 MLS 6001519

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Custom log cabin with 187’ of lakeshore. Sleeping loft, screen porch. $269,900 MLS 6000929

Rare 2-acre 200’ shoreline lot . Only 5 minutes out of Grand Marais.

Only $129,900 MLS 29981

2 BD, 2 BA Townhome at Caribou Highlands Resort in Lutsen. Includes all resort amenities. $129,900 MLS 6000060

1 BR, 1 BA with fireplace, 672 sq ft at Caribou Highlands Resort in Lutsen. $111,900 MLS 29796

3 BD, 2 BA Townhome at Caribou Highlands Resort in Lutsen. Includes all resort amenities. $194,000 MLS 6000244

1 BR, 1 BA townhome, 588 sq ft at Caribou Highlands Resort in Lutsen. $87,000 MLS 6000343

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Fall Color Fly In September 28th 12:00pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for this Social and Informational Event Open to the Public Free Food & Beverages The airport commission will be on hand to answer questions about the airport expansion.

Co-sponsored by the Grand Marais/ Cook County Airport Commission and the Cook County Chamber of Commerce

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