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The New Year marks a pair of significant milestones for Northern Wilds. As we enter our 10th year of publication, we are introducing a new, improved, monthly edition of Northern Wilds magazine. Our staff has worked tirelessly for the last three months to redesign the magazine you are presently reading. Most noticeably, we’ve gone to a larger format, staple-bound with full bleeds. This means our photography and advertising will be larger and more colorful.

As you page through the issue, you’ll notice we’ve redesigned our pages. Credit for the new design goes to Kyle Sobanja of Grand Marais, who worked closely with graphic designer Katie Viren on the new look. Kyle is a master of balance and bases his page design on a mathematical formula. We think you’ll like his style. Katie, with the assistance of Amber, has done an extraordinary job of putting together the many pieces that comprise this issue.

As you read this issue, you’ll see we’ve added some new content that better reflects today’s North Shore. Our opening section, Along the Shore, offers news and tidbits from the many communities along the lake. The NorthShore ArtScene covers the happenings and art gossip for the arts community on both sides of the border. For foodies, we’ve added a new food and dining column. In the center of the publication, you’ll find a monthly pull-out calendar of events.

We’ll continue to have feature stories covering activities, people and places. New in this issue is our editorial assistant and dog musher Erin Altemus, who wrote a feature about the dog races scheduled to occur in our region this winter. Thunder Bay outdoor writer Gord Ellis’ column, Northern Trails, is found in our Outdoors section. A new addition to Outdoors is the Fishing Hole, which features a depth map for one of the thousands of lakes in the Northern Wilds. Finishing out the issue is Elle Andra-Warner’s

OFFICE Bev Wolke • billing@northernwildsmedia.com CONTRIBUTORS Elle Andra-Warner, Eric Chandler, Gord Ellis, Joan Farnam, Ada Igoe, Kate Jackson, Kelsey Roseth, Breana Roy, Javier Serna, Steve Surbaugh, Sandy Updyke

Northern Wilds is celebrating its 10th anniversary of publication. popular Strange Tales column.

We hope you enjoy seeing the winning entries from our first annual Northern Wilds Photo Contest. We plan to offer more contests and other activities to engage our readers throughout the year. Beginning next month is the Northern Wilds 2014 Reader’s Choice Restaurant Awards, where our readers choose their favorite restaurants. We’ll announce another photo contest later this year. In the meantime, check out our Facebook page, where we’ll offer yet more contest opportunities.

Looking back, it hardly seems like 10 years have passed.

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French River Fish Hatchery: Fix It or Close it?

FRENCH RIVER—The French River Cold Water Fish Hatchery, located near the mouth of the French River on Scenic Hwy. 61, is in need of significant rehabilitation, according to a recently completed study of the facility conducted by HDR, Inc., an engineering and consulting firm out of Illinois. The hatchery, nearly 40 years old, currently rears steelhead and Kamloop strains of rainbow trout to stock along the North Shore of Lake Superior and its tributaries. It will require $7.6 million in updates in order to continue functioning in its current capacity, the study concludes.

One major issue addressed in the study was the facility’s above-average energy use, due to the need to pump and heat water from Lake Superior for use in the hatchery. The study says the renovation would reduce the facility’s energy use, bringing it more in line with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s efforts toward energy conservation and efficiency. The updates would also extend the life of the hatchery by 25 years, allowing it to continue to stock rainbow trout along the North Shore in the long-term.

At the moment, it remains unclear whether the renovation will move forward.

Closing the facility remains an option, as a source of funding for renovation has yet to be identified, DNR officials say.

“Nobody knows which direction we are going yet,” said Don Schreiner, DNR Lake Superior area fisheries supervisor, calling

it a major decision for the program. “The Kamloops fishery would be affected most [by a closure],” he added. The Kamloops population is very much dependent on the hatchery, he said.

“The DNR recognizes that rainbow trout are important to anglers and contribute to the economic health of the North Shore,” said Tim Goeman, acting fisheries chief for the Minnesota DNR, in a letter to Minnesota anglers. “The DNR remains committed to maintaining rainbow trout stocking (both steelhead and Kamloops) at levels described in the 2006 Lake Superior Management plan.” In the letter, he invited local angling organizations to share their questions or concerns regarding the study in a continuing discussion on the future of the hatchery.

According to a study of trout angling in Minnesota conducted by the University of Minnesota, trout anglers fishing Lake Superior and its tributaries contributed $261,766 through the purchase of trout stamps in 2013. Because of the critical role the French River Hatchery plays in providing a rainbow trout fishery on the North Shore, a closure of this facility would not only mean a loss of income for the DNR, as the study suggests, but a decrease in angling opportunities on the shores of Lake Superior. In coming months, the results of the studies will be analyzed and public input will be gathered, leading to a final decision.—Kate Jackson

Kamloop rainbow trout stocked in Lake Superior are raised at the French River Hatchery. | KATE JACKSON

Lutsen Mountains— Speedy Lift Adds Ski Time LUTSEN—This fall, Lutsen Mountains started construction on the most asked-for upgrade to the ski area—a speedy lift. Heavylift helicopters, bulldozers, cranes and other heavy machinery worked in early October to install a new Leitner-Poma six-passenger, high-speed chairlift on Moose Mountain.

Skiers can make use of the extra time on the slopes by exploring two new runs on the North Face of Moose Mountain. Located along the cliff line, the runs will join The Plunge as the steepest groomed runs in Mid-America. Intended for experts, they navigate up to a 90-percent grade.

“The Caribou Express 6-seater will whisk riders to the top of Moose Mountain in just 3.5 minutes,” says Melissa Dressely of Lutsen Mountains.

“While only about 5 percent of our visitors will ride these trails, there is a mystique about a mountain that exceeds your ability,” says Lutsen Mountains marketing manager Jim Vick. “This is the stuff of legend. It sets goals for a future trip.

And for those who successfully navigate the run, it provides stories for a lifetime.”

—Steve Surbaugh

This decrease in lift time and increase in lift capacity has the potential to cut lift time for skiers by two-thirds and dramatically increase the number of runs they can pack into a day.

Skiers at Lutsen Mountains are spending more time skiing thanks to a new lift. | LUTSEN MOUNTAIN

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Wii games, and board games after school, on weekends, or whenever the Y is open.

The Kid’s Club and Teen Space are included with family memberships.

“My goal is for every kid in Cook County to have a membership, even if I have to knock on doors and sign them up myself,” Marshall said. “We will work with families individually and won’t turn anyone away for lack of funds.”

New YMCA to open Jan. 14 These three girls are ready for the new Kid’s space. | EMILY MARSHALL

GRAND MARAIS—Emily Marshall, Cook County Community YMCA executive director, overflows with enthusiasm for the new facility, which is set to open in early January. There will be something for everyone regardless of age or physical ability, Marshall says. A late November tour of the building-in-progress showed work yet to be done, but with some imagination, prospective members could see themselves toning muscles on the weight machines, huffing their way around the indoor track and swimming laps in the four-lane pool.

This new opportunity to get moving comes on the heels of a national push to-

For adults, most group fitness programs (such as Zumba and yoga) are included as a part of their membership. Some special seven-week sessions of classes such as gymnastics, swim lessons or dance, are extra ($34 for the seven-week program for YMCA members, and $66 for community residents who would like to take advantage of these YMCA offerings).

Cook County YMCA director, Emily Marshall, poses for a photo in the ready-to-go group exercise room. | ERIN ALTEMUS

wards obesity awareness and an emphasis on healthy living.

• A special lift elevator makes all floors of the building accessible.

The biggest challenge, Marshall says, has been marketing the YMCA to a county spread out over a large geographical area.

She says she wants everyone to feel welcome, and points out that the space is designed for this:

The focus of the YMCA is not only on healthy living, Marshall says, but also on youth development. With this in mind, she says, a parent can hand off their child to the Kid’s Club, where he or she can participate in board games, surf the play structures or retreat to a reading loft. A parent, Marshall says, can exercise worry-free: All the Kid’s Club attendants will be certified in CPR and first aid as well as child care.

• The pool has a “zero depth entry” on one side, which allows someone in a wheel chair to access the water, or a parent with a child to walk in at a shallow depth • There are cardio machines designed for the fitness gurus and also for the elderly.

Teens will have their own space where they can play foosball, air hockey, pool,

Marshall emphasized that the Cook County Community YMCA is surrounded by amenities such as the curling rink, little league field, a skating rink, Pincushion Mountain ski trails, outdoor tennis courts and hiking trails. If you have health insurance that pays you an incentive to work out a certain number of times per week, the YMCA will check you off for doing indoor activities as well as outdoor activities.

With just a few days until opening, Marshall says she has much to be excited about: “There’s a sense of belonging at the Y, and I enjoy helping people connect to each other, groups and the broader community as we all work together to grow personally, become better leaders and supporters, and, of course, have fun!”

—Erin Altemus

A Celestial Tonic for Long Winter Nights THUNDER BAY—Winter is looking up at the Fort William Historical Park, where visitors can spend the evening stargazing at the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory. Located adjacent to the park’s Visitor Centre, the observatory offers live viewing of the stars, planets, moons and nebulas on clear nights through one of the largest telescopes in central Canada.

On cloudy nights, the observatory features a Star Walk Experience, where visitors view cataloged images of the night sky. And even if it is cloudy in Thunder Bay, skies may be clear somewhere else. The observatory has interactive connections with giant telescopes in Chile and the Canary Islands. Next to the observatory dome sits an astronomical Discovery Centre, where visitors can view meteorites, historical navigational tools and telescopes. The Discovery Centre has astronomy software and projection systems for viewing images, including recent celestial activity.

The observatory is open year-round Thursday through Saturday. For January and February, hours are 7-9 p.m. As daylight lengthens, March-April hours are 9:3011:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults.

Children, students and seniors are $8. Kids 5 and under are free.—Shawn Perich The David Thompson Astronomical Observatory provides year-round stargazing opportunities. | FWHP

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Marina Use On the Rise SILVER BAY—Guest dockage at the Silver Bay Marina was up 60 percent in 2013 over the previous year, perhaps due to new marketing efforts, marina managers report.

“We went to the Minneapolis Boat Show for the first time (in 2013),” said marina manager Jeremy Kasapidis. “A lot of people at the show were interested in the marina.”

This year, Kasapidis plans to attend sport shows in Minneapolis and Duluth to promote the marina to Minnesota and Wisconsin boaters. Visiting boaters either cruise along the North Shore or cross over from Bayfield and the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin. The marina also receives a lot of use from anglers who launch trailered

boats there.

The marina is also attracting new events.

Last year it hosted 18 boats for five days in August for the Great Lakes Cruising Club’s Western Lake Superior Rally, which will return this year. On the same weekend, six boats competed in the first annual Bayfield to Silver Bay medium-distance sailing race held by the Wayzata Yacht Club.

A couple of longstanding events, which did well in 2013, are slated to return next summer. The Salmon Classic, which sold nearly 250 tickets in 2013, will be back in July. So will the annual boat lighting held the Saturday evening of the Bay Days weekend. Boats are lighted with Christmas lights and the docks are opened to public so people can visit the boats.

Ancient Tool Makers BOUNDARY WATERS—Today, Knife Lake on the U.S./Canada border in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park is located in one of Minnesota’s most remote corners. However, in October, St. Cloud State University associate professor, Mark Muñiz, told the St Cloud Times that test results for soil taken from the Minnesota side of Knife Lake supported Muñiz’s theory that prehistoric people were living on Knife Lake thousands of years earlier than previously thought.

Muñiz had theorized that prehistoric people had settled on Knife Lake between 11,000 - 12,500 years ago, living on the edges of receding glaciers. The soil test results indicated that people may have been living on Knife Lake more than 16,000 years ago.

“That opens the door wide for it to be one of the oldest sites in Minnesota,” Muñiz told the St. Cloud Times.

Previously, archaeologists believed prehistoric peoples first settled in southern

Minnesota because glaciers would have left northern Minnesota uninhabitable.

Archaeologists have long been interested in the prehistoric significance of Knife Lake because it’s the only location in the near vicinity where prehistoric people could gather the siltstone necessary to make knives, spears, scrapers, and other important tools.

According to a Minnesota Archaeological Society publication, the 1999 blowdown and subsequent prescribed burns cleared the area of its heavy undergrowth, giving archaeologists a unique opportunity to survey the area for prehistoric evidence. In 2009, Muñiz participated in an interagency archaeological survey on Knife Lake along with archaeologists from the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Minnesota DNR and National Register.

Muñiz told the St. Cloud Times that his next step is to secure additional grant funding so he can continue testing soil samples and gather more evidence to support his theory. —Ada Igoe

108 slips provide a safe harbor for boaters at Silver Bay Marina, 55 miles north of Duluth. | SHAWN PERICH

Coolest School Trip Contest THUNDER BAY--One class of 8th grade students will win the opportunity of a lifetime to visit Parks Canada places on the spectacular coast of British Columbia. The grand prize is a four-day trip to Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites.

The prize also includes meals, accommodation and airfare to and from Victoria for a class of up to 30 students and their chaperones. There are many other great prizes to win, including field trips and gift packages.

To enter the contest, the class must select a Parks Canada place and create a video that tells the story of its importance to Canadians, using the theme of Canada’s Coolest Stories: Where Nature and History Meet. Contest entries will be accepted online at www.myparkspass.ca until Feb. 24.

The contest is open to all 8th grade classes and split classes that include 8th grade students who are residing in Canada. The winning class will be announced in April 2014.

The lucky grand-prize winners will kayak

the emerald waters of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and go on amazing beach adventures to observe the wildlife that make this beautiful place their home. The students also will live the life of a World War I or II soldier at Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site, connect with the traditions of local First Nations, tour Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site after dark and sleep under the stars.

The My Parks Pass program gives 8th grade classes across Canada free access to any national park, national historic site and national marine conservation area administered by Parks Canada. Through a network of 44 national parks, 167 national historic sites and four national marine conservation areas, Parks Canada invites Canadians to experience Canada’s treasured places.

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In Memoriam Pottery artist Kristi Downing passed away Dec. 5. Her KKD Pottery Studio was located on Lake Superior’s shore at Hut Point, about 15 miles east of Grand Marais. Kate Watson, who took a raku pottery class there, took the left photo of Kristi firing pottery in 2012. Kate recalls at the start of the class, Kristi shared the following quote from famous potter Paul Soldner: “In the spirit of raku, there is a necessity to embrace the element of surprise. There can be no fear of losing what was once planned and there must be an urge to grow along with the discovery of the un-

known. In the spirit of raku: make no demands, expect nothing, follow no absolute plan, be secure in change, learn to accept another solution and finally to gamble on your intuition.”

Kristi was an avid supporter of the North House Folk School where she was an instructor. A Kristi Downing Memorial Fund is being developed at North House Folk School. For more information and to donate to the fund, contact North House at 218-387-9762 or email info@northhouse.org.

A celebration of her life will be held at her studio on her birthday, Aug. 23.

LEFT: Kristi Downing at work. | KATE WATSON RIGHT: Downing in her favorite chair. | LAYNE KENNEDY

Great Trails, Few Riders KAKABEKA FALLS--Hop on a sled at Kakabeka Falls and you can ride all the way to Manitoba on a groomed trail system. But most riders prefer to explore the trails they cover in a day. Day-trippers will find plenty to discover along the way.

“Our scenery is the best in the world,” says Adrian Tessier, who grooms the route for Thunder Bay Adventure Trails. “If you encounter 15 sleds along the way, it’s a busy weekend.”

Tessier and three other groomers are responsible for 325 kilometers of trails. They spend up to 60 hours per week on the groomer. One route alone takes 22 hours to completely groom.

der, the route from Kakabeka to Atikokan passes through Shabaqua Corners and Shebandowan. A new spur leads southward through the Nolalu area to Silver Mountain Station.

“Our trails are noticeably smoother and wider than groomed trails in Minnesota,” Tessier says.

From Silver Mountain Station, you can follow the ungroomed Pardee Line all the way to Gunflint Lake on the Minnesota border. The route is a historic rail line that passes through wild country. Unfortunately, Canadians cannot cross the border at Gunflint Lake without prior permission

While there are fewer trailside establishments along the way than there are on snowmobile routes south of the bor-

from U.S. Customs.

To ride the groomed system, snowmobilers are required to purchase a trail pass.

Ontario trail passes are available on line.

After Dec. 1, they are $260, or $170 if your machine is a 199 model or older. A 7-day pass is $125 and $75 for a threeday pass. You can ride the trails for free on the Family Day Weekend beginning Feb. 15. For more information, log on to the North of Superior Snowmobile Association at nossasnowmobling.com.—Shawn Perich

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Photography Contest ANIMAL CATEGORY Paul Chambers, Sandra Updyke and Christine Cronstrom Mayer will be paging through the North House Folk School Catalog and deciding what classes they want to take with the $250 in class time they received as first-place winners in the 2012 Northern Wilds Photography Contest. This month, we’re featuring the winners in the Animal category.

1. MOOSE CALF, Paul Chambers Thunder Bay, Ont. 2. WOLVES, Brenda Dugas Ham Lake, Minn.

3. DOG, Sandra Updyke Hovland, Minn.

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Mush Madness:

A Guide for Spectators

by Erin Altemus

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he start of a sled dog race is a flurry of action: hundreds of dogs and their mushers all packed into a parking lot together. Booties, sleds, harnesses, piles of winter gear, sled runners, paw cream, bags of dog kibble, blocks of raw meat, and gangline are everywhere. Steamy breath rises in wisps from every mouth and snout around. Howls, whines, barks and growls start at a low hum and eventually erupt into a pandemonium by the time the race gets under way.

For some, seeing this once will be a tick on the bucket list; for others, it’s a Northland tradition, where mushing is both a hobby and a celebration of history.

If you have never been to a sled dog race, there are several along the North Shore throughout the winter. Here’s what you can expect: Mushers will park their dog trucks in organized lines several hours before the race starts. If you like dogs and have burning questions about what they eat, how long they run, and what makes them stop, this is the time to ask. Mushers will “drop” their dogs so you can meet them. Before approaching dogs, especially with children, ask their musher if the dogs are okay to pet. Some dogs want to socialize with you; others do not.

After the “meet and greet,” mushers will begin readying their gear for the race. Some dogs will go back in their boxes during this time for a little break from the chaos.

Once the sleds are lined up and the start time approaches, dogs will come back out of their boxes. Mushers do a last check to make sure they have everything on their required gear list (this usually includes a sleeping bag, first aid kit, map, ax, flashlight, cable cutters, knife, food for dogs, and food for the musher). Some dogs will get booties, all dogs get harnesses, and 10 minutes before the first team leaves the chute, handlers move dogs up to the gangline and snap them in place. Somehow every dog in the parking lot knows when the first team is ready. Volunteers come to take the first team toward the chute. From 8 to 10 volunteers will hold the gangline and make sure the dogs don’t run away with the musher before it’s their time. As the teams line up to go, watch where you are walking. A team on the move like this is hard to stop.

Stake out a spot along the starting chute and watch the action from there.

The team must wait in the chute until given the signal to go. The dogs do not like to wait; they were not bred for patience. Some will chew on the gangline or their neighbor, much to their musher’s dismay. They heave at the gangline, leap into the air, bark and scream. They want nothing more than to run. The musher will often give everyone a pat on the head and say some encouraging words to his or her lead dogs. And then it’s time: “Five, Four, Three, Two, One!” The crowd helps with the fianl countdown. And with that the team of screaming dogs turns silent, running toward the open trail ahead.

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Musher Amanda Vogel waves to spectators and race vets during the 2013 Beargrease. | NACE HAGEMANN

Learn the Lingo DROP: This can mean two things: First, a musher will “drop” their dogs from the dog truck every few hours so the dogs can pee on the truck tires or eliminate as needed. Second, a musher will “drop” a dog during the race that may be fatigued or injured. This means that dog will be cared for by the musher’s handler and no longer allowed to race.

sometimes blankets or wood chips.

GEE/HAW: The basic terms for right and left.

TEAM DOGS: All the dogs in between point and wheel.

DOG TRUCK: Dog trucks come in all shapes and sizes. Most frequently you will see a dog box on top of the pick-up bed or on a flat-bed truck. These can sometimes hold 30 dogs. Some mushers have their dog box on a trailer. Occasionally, mushers travel incognito and have their dogs all lumped together inside a van.

Dog boxes are usually filled with straw or

LEAD DOGS: Usually two dogs, but sometimes one, will lead the team, following the musher’s commands to go gee or haw. They must also maintain the pace the musher wants to set, and keep the gangline taut so dogs don’t get tangled.

HANDLER: The person or people who drive the truck from checkpoint to checkpoint during the race. They assist with dog care—feeding, paw care, muscle rubs, putting on booties and dog jackets, and generally taking over so the musher can take care of themselves during the short breaks between race legs.

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MUSH: This comes from the French word “marche,” which means to march. Mushers rarely use the term to command the dogs. “Hike!” or “Let’s go!” or “Ahead!” are more commonly used.

POINT DOGS: These dogs are right behind the lead dogs and sometimes help the lead dogs maintain speed or make

a correct turn. Often the point dogs are lead dogs just taking a break from the lead position, which brings considerable pressure and responsibility.

WHEEL DOGS: These dogs run just in front of the sled.

Armchair Mushing

ASK TO PET THE DOGS: Most, but not all, of the dogs are spectator friendly.

If you can’t make it to the race events, but you find the race drama gripping, you can often follow the race events online. The Gichigami Express mushers will wear tracking devices, allowing at-home spectators to watch their progress online.

Both the Gichigami and Beargrease will do Facebook updates throughout the race that will include photos, video and and times.

BRING YOUR CAMERA: Everyone will want to see your fabulous photos of running dogs, snowy trails and frosty mushers!

Spectator Do’s DRESS WARM: While it’s possible to have a North Shore warm-up in January, it’s statistically more likely that temps could be below zero. Layer up. Use hand and toe warmers.

BRING SNACKS: A thermos of hot cocoa and pockets full of granola bars will help keep you toasty.

Spectator Don’ts DON'T BRING YOUR POOCH: While a dog race might appear to be a dog-friendly event, pet dogs are a distraction to sled dogs, and no one wants an unfriendly dog encounter.

DON’T FEED THE ANIMALS: While most sled dogs will eat anything you give them, their musher-owners would rather they didn’t. Sled dogs have very specific diets and eating something out of their ordinary could lead to illness during the race.

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Children's Winter Wear: Tips & Tricks

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2 inches of material into the hem of jackets and pants. This allows the garment to be extended by letting out the grow seams.

Some even have the grow seams built into the waist to allow the garment to stretch there. She said this should allow more than one season’s worth of wear in a garment.

Do you have kids? Me, too. Do you live up here in the Northern Wilds? Yeah, I hear you. Sometimes it feels like you’re equipping an army. Winter poses unique gear challenges. We’ve been outfitting our little crew for a decade. They’re not that little anymore. I just took hand-me-down ski boots from my son, so we might be on the other side of the hill. Did we learn anything from outfitting our kids for Duluth winters? When I say “we,” I am including my wife Shelley. Together we came up with some tips.

Winter clothes for kids are heavy duty.

Your kids will outgrow them, not wear them out. If you have multiple children, the clothes are going to get handed down.

So, one of Shelley’s tips was to buy clothes with neutral colors. Thing One is a boy and Thing Two is a girl. We bought snow pants that were black. No camo or pink to get passed on to the wrong target audience. If not black, then primary solid colors like blue or red work.

Shelley told me that she tries to buy clothes and gear at the end of the season.

Clearance sales at the end of the winter can mean good deals. But use caution: You have to predict how big your growing urchins will be next winter. Good luck. Lately, I buy my boy new longer pants at each full moon.

That’s two tips. Shelley shrugged her shoulders and went on to more important

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During the next 18 years, Dad may outgrow one size. His daughter on the other hand… | ERIC CHANDLER tasks than helping this writer. I struggled to add a third item to my Top Three Tips list.

I called for reinforcements.

I asked Alane Davis of Ski Hut what her tips were. She’s the clothing manager for this well-known Duluth shop. Her first tip was to find clothes that have a good waterproof/breathability score. She said the waterproof rating is more important for kids than breathability. Davis suggested at least an 8,000 mm or 8K rated item since kids “tend to sit in the snow.” I have to agree since my kids tend to roll in the snow like happy dogs.

Davis also said some winter garments for children have grow seams. Good manufacturers will often build an extra 1.5 to

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Lastly, Davis recommended buying children’s clothing from a manufacturer that also makes winter gear for adults. She listed several advantages to doing this. Reputable manufacturers of adult gear are apt to make good stuff for kids. If there are problems, these manufacturers have good warranty coverage. And technical advances that are made for adults will flow to the kid products.

I also got help from Heather Maruska, the buyer and visual merchandiser for Trailfitters, “Duluth’s Outdoor Store.” She immediately mentioned a product called the Patagonia Baby Synchilla Cardigan. It’s available in sizes from infant to 4T. It has spandex in the cuffs and hood openings to keep out the draft from Old Man Winter. It even has a hand-me-down label so the new owner can make it their own. It works as an outer layer in the spring and fall and works as a good synthetic inner layer in the heart of winter.

But synthetics aren’t everything in the world of layering. Smartwool socks for kids bring the old school material into the 21st century. Maruska says that Trailfitters

has a variety of these in stock for children.

Wool insulates when wet, which is good since kids are bound to get some snow in their boots at some point. And she said they work as hand-me-downs as well. I hadn’t thought of that, even though I’m sure we handed down some burly winter socks in our family. Add wool socks to the list of things you can recycle.

The last thing in Maruska’s Top Three was to get a kid carrier. She mentioned that Trailfitters has models from Deuter and Osprey. This will unlock the winter season for you and your kids. And it’s plenty useful all year round while the kids are small. I’ve carried kids cross country skiing with our kid carrier. I even watched the start of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race with my daughter on my back. Little ones appreciate the lift and the view, even in winter.

I struggled hard to find my own third tip. After talking to Davis and Maruska, I figured out what it is: Get help from the experts at your local shops. Davis said, “A good retailer has an educated staff who treats their clothing lines with the same level of expertise as they do the hard goods they sell.” Do me one favor: If you get help from the folks at your local shop, give the shop your business. Put your bucks into the local store and watch those dollars bounce around your neighborhood. Everybody wins. Especially your comfy kids rolling around in the snow of the Northern Wilds.

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by Joan Farnam Winter is here and with it lots of opportunities to listen to live music in venues throughout Cook County.

That’s especially true on the West End with Papa Charlie’s featuring great acts on the weekends as well as the Songwriter Series on Monday evenings, an Open Mic Night every Tuesday with Bump Blomberg, a Dance Party with DJ Beavstar on Thursday evenings and Apres-ski acoustic sets featuring local musicians in the afternoons on Saturdays and Sundays.

Early January (Jan. 8-11) features the Snowball Music & Ski Festival with four days of live music on the mountain.

Bands include The Limns, i like you, Useful Jenkins, Smokin’ Joe Scarpellini & Friends, Jon Wayne & the Pain, Heatbox and Wookiefoot.

And here’s a heads-up – Cloud Cult will perform at Papa Charlie’s Feb. 1. Tickets are on sale now at www.lutsen.com/cloudcult/.

To bring in the New Year, the Gunflint Tavern is featuring Al (Oikari), Rod (Dockan) and Joe (Paulik) in what should be a great night of music and dancing. Joe Paulik’s Band will be playing Papa Charlie’s in the late evening slot the night before, Dec. 30. Music starts at 9:30 p.m.

For the New Year celebration at Papa Charlie’s, DJ D’Angelo returns with his hot spins.

The North Shore Music Association and North House Folk School weigh in with some great sets of gypsy-jazz music

by Harmonious Wail in January, too.

Harmonious Wail, a nationally celebrated group, has won many national awards. The band (Sims Delaney-Potthoff, tenor guitar, mandolin; Maggie Delaney-Potthoff, vocals, percussion and Jeff Weiss, bass) play an infectious blend of Continental jazz, swing and gypsy music. They will be at North House Jan. 11 for a first set concert, second set community dance starting at 7:30 p.m. Free swing dance lessons precede the event.

For classical music lovers, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra will perform “Who Killed Mozart?” in a “whodunit” musical mystery at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium at 8 p.m. (EST) Jan. 23. The audience will explore the mystery and conspiracy surrounding Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s death in this unique concert. For tickets, visit www.tbca.com.

And for movie lovers, the Thunder Bay Community Theatre will present the Banff Mountain Film Festival Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. (EST). Films from the film festival held in Banff last fall will be screened.

The month concludes with the Grand Marais Art Colony’s Winter Plein Air Painting and Photography Retreat, Jan. 27-31. The event brings in local and regional plein air painters as well as photographers for a four-night stay at YMCA Camp Menogyn on the Gunflint Trail where they paint and photograph the winter wonderland. The event concludes with an exhibit at the Grand Marais Art Colony Jan. 31, which will be on view through February.

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“Chick Magnets,” acrylic, by Aaron Kloss, is at Sivertson Gallery. for more info.

Immediately following is the Winter Tracks festival and the Winter Tracks Snowcarving Symposium. Selected snow sculptors are provided a stipend of $150 per carving in this county-wide event. To enter, send one or two designs or concepts to maggie@visitcookcounty.com by Jan. 15. The designs will be juried at the Grand Marais Art Colony, and the winners will be notified by Jan. 22. Snow blocks will be available for carving Feb. 2-6. For more information, call Maggie at 218-387-2788, ext.

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The Cook County Visitors Bureau is also holding a winter photographer contest via their Facebook page: Visit Cook County MN. Participants must first “like” the page and then submit a favorite winter photo and a short description of where the photo was taken. Monthly Grand Prize winners will be decided by the number of “likes” on the contest page, and weekly winners will

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be drawn at random. One photo per month may be submitted.

In other art news, Sivertson Gallery has received new paintings by David Gilsvik of Two Harbors. They’ve also received a number of new works by Duluth painter Aaron Kloss. And here’s a heads-up—the very popular Fireside Chats will be held again this year, starting in mid-February.

Stay tuned.

The Attic of Fine American Craft has birchbark jewelry by Deborah Bushinski, a Minnesota artist. Her work includes earrings and necklaces. They also have a collection of southwest jewelry crafted by Navaho artists, including some crafted from ghost turquoise.

Thomas J. Spence is exhibiting his photographs, many printed on metal, at the Coho Cafe in Tofte through mid-January.

Tara Block has new pottery, including her tiny teacups, at Threads. The shop

Jean Marshall will open an exhibit “Surface & Symbol” at the Definitely Superior Gallery in Thunder Bay Jan. 10.

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was 5 years old. She sold little clay animals for 5 cents.

Bryan Hansel will hold Lake Superior Winter Photography workshops in February, but the spots are filling up fast. To find out more and to register, see www.bryanhansel. com.

The Grand Portage National Monument, in partnership with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, has put out a call for artists to submit concepts for two murals to be part of the permanent exhibit for the Heritage Center’s Cultural Demonstration Gallery at the Monument. Preference will be given to Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and Grand Portage band members.

For more information and to receive an artist packet, contact Beth Drost at 218-475-0123 or email elizabeth_ drost@nps.gov.

A new mosaic mural crafted by students is planned for an exterior wall at Johnson’s Grocery this summer. Funds raised by members of the community to try to save the Co-op mural, which was removed when the new building was built, will be used to help fund the new mural. Students at ISD 166 in Jana Larson and Mary MacDonald’s classes working with Karen Neal and Jeanne Wright will design and produce artwork for the wall.

To help fund the project, local and regional artists have been asked to Snow sculptor Dave Seaton (inset) carves bears, owls produce 12 x 12-inch pieces and/or and other wonderful things for the Winter Tracks festidonate artwork for a special exhibit val. |MARK TESSIER at the Johnson Heritage Post over President’s weekend, Feb. 14-17. For also features needle-felted skirts by Meg Corcoran, hand-painted dishes by Stephanie Mitchell, more information about A’rt Fundraiser, contact sterling silver jewelry with local stones made by Ann Mershon at 387-2245 or email amershon@ Yelena Quistad and driftwood ornaments by Jill boreal.org.

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The Waterfront Gallery in Two Harbors will feature visiting artist exhibits this winter. The galHovland artists Dan & Lee Ross will be the featured artists at the St. Anthony Park Art Fair in lery is located at 632 First Ave. in Two Harbors.

St. Paul this spring. Lee Ross grew up in the neighborhood and had her first art show there when she ARTSCENE cont. on page 32

Plein Air Painter Have you always lived in Cook County?

I’ve been in Cook County a little more than eight years. Before that, I was in Minneapolis studying painting with Joe Paquet a couple days a week for seven years. It was a full-on mentorship.

I grew up in Rochester.

What projects are you currently working on?

My on-going project is the Superior Hiking Trail painting project. My goal is to hike the whole trail and do paintings of it on the way. I have almost all of Cook County hiked. I’ve probably done close to 100 miles of it. The whole thing is close to 300 miles. I started in the summer of 2011.

I’m also going to do some studio pieces … larger indoor pieces from smaller outdoor paintings I did in the past.

What about your art continues to attract and fascinate you?

Being outside, I think, always kinds of fascinates me … discovering new painting locations, especially on the Superior Hiking Trail. It’s kind of inspiring to find different locations that are really amazing. Like I found a place along the Gooseberry River, up from the falls. I’d never been along the river there. It’s beautiful.

I also like painting the Hovland Dock. It’s a Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi – the whole idea is that there is beauty in older, decrepit things. I just like old run-down stuff. There’s a beauty to it that attracts me. And the light effects on the lake can be pretty dramatic. It has some history, too.

Where can we see your work?

At Sivertson Gallery and the Grand Hill Gallery in St. Paul, and you can make an appointment to visit my studio at the Grand Marais Art Colony. You can email me at na-sherman@ hotmail.com.

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Harmonious Wail, Music & Dance Jan. 11 Award winning musicians Harmonious Wail will be performing at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. with a concert the first set, a dance the second. Harmonious Wail has won multiple MAMA awards for Best Ensemble Vocalists of the Year, Best Jazz CD, Favorite Jazz Band, Best World Song, Best World Artist, and Best Instrumentalist.

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Winter Arts Festival: Outdoor Painting & Photography Jan. 25-31 Experience the beauty of winter with the Winter Arts Festival, comprised of the Snow Carving Symposium and Winter Plein Air Painting and Photography event, located throughout Cook County. Be a participant, observer, student, or volunteer, but dress warmly. Events include painting at Camp Menogyn Jan. 25-31. An exhibit and sale of the artwork will be on display at the Grand Marais Art Colony from Jan. 31-Feb. 23. Visit www.grandmaraisartcolony.org for more details.

Lutsen Mountains Family Festival Jan. 31-Feb. 2 Enjoy a family-fun retreat to Lutsen Mountains for a weekend of skiing and snowboarding. Participate in an all-ages family fun race on Ullr Mountain, take a guided tour of all four mountains and enjoy family comedy night at Papa Charlie’s on Friday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. There will also be a fireworks display on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Visit www.lutsen.com for more info.

Winter Tracks Festival Jan. 31-Feb. 8 Celebrate the winter season with this family festival throughout Cook County. Festivities include Winter Plein Air Painting, snow sculptures, Ridge Riders Snowmobile Fun Run, Lutsen Family Fun Festival, the 11th

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annual Easter Seals Snowarama Snowmobile Ride, and more. Meet the painters and snow sculptors at an Open House reception Friday, Jan. 31 from 6-7 p.m. at the Grand Marais Art Colony. Then embark on a snow sculpture scavenger hunt throughout Cook County. For more info, call 218-387-2788 or email maggie@visitcookcounty.com.

Build A Boat Contest for Kids Feb. 21-23 Once again, crafty kids can compete in the Build A Boat Contest at the Central Canada Outdoor Show in Thunder Bay Feb. 21-23.

Second prize is a $50 gift certificate for Wilderness Supply. Third place is a $25 gift certificate for Wilderness Supply. Each prize includes a Meal Deal from McDonalds.

Entry dimensions must be no larger than one foot. Bonus marks will be awarded to boats created using recycled materials.

Official entry takes place at the Wilderness Supply booth during the Outdoor Show in The Lowery’s Sports Dome. Entries must be received with a registration form attached no later than 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, with winners being announced at 3:30 p.m. Registration forms can be downloaded at www. tbchamber.ca/buildaboat.

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EVENTS

Four Events Celebrate Dog Mushing Tradition The early arrival of winter snow was welcomed by dog mushers. Three sled dog races and one fun mushing event are scheduled for locations across the Northern Wilds. From the venerable John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to the crazy Mush for a Cure, these events offer plenty of opportunities to watch or even join in on the fun.

Gichigami Express Sled Dog Race Jan. 3-6

Mushers will take off from Mineral Center in Grand Portage and follow the Otter Track road, cross the Arrowhead Trail and continue on the snowmobile trail toward the Gunflint Trail. The snowmobile trail has some sharp turns and steep hills, and with a fresh 12-dog team, mushers will struggle to stay upright on their sleds. With such a fiercely competitive bunch of teams, this will be an exciting race to watch—from the sidelines or even from home (this year the Gichigami will have live tracking online).

The Gichigami Express race roster is full of mushing’s elite. Almost every team registered has won a race in recent years.

For most of these mushers, this is the first race of the season. The stage-race format where teams run 60 miles each day and then have a full night’s rest is an attractive format for mushers, and makes for faster trail times. This kind of racing format is spectator and volunteer friendly as well.

There are no midnight road crossings. The

directors of the Gichigami Express wanted to create a race that would highlight three of the communities in the area: Grand Marais, Grand Portage and the Gunflint Trail. This will be the second running of the Gichigami Express. For more details about the Gichigami Express, go to: www.gichigamiexpress.com

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Jan. 24-29

When the 30th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon begins on Jan. 26, up to 600 dogs driven by 50 mushers will take off from Duluth East High School and run up the North Shore via the North Shore State Snowmobile Trail. There are two races, a 373-mile marathon and a 106-mile mid-distance race.

Watching teams pass through any of the road crossings between Duluth and Two Harbors will be action-packed as the teams are still close together. At Highway 2, teams will rest from 2-4 hours and continue on toward Finland, running in the

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Future sled dogs enjoying the snow. | MATT SCHMIDT dark. From this point on, teams spread out, the night gets colder, and the race is on.

Monday morning, the first mid-distance teams will fly into the finish line in Tofte at the AmericInn. Over the course of two to three hours, the 30 mid-distance teams will finish. Most mushers will tell you their goal is to finish with “happy healthy dogs.” But a long night going up and down steep hills can make or break some teams.

The emotion on a musher’s face will tell the story of their night. Dogs will eat a meal, receive a massage and take a long rest.

Marathon teams will keep going for the next two days, stopping along the Sawbill Trail for a mandatory rest, then continue on to Devil Track Lake and up to Trail Center and beyond before turning around and making the long trek back to Duluth. It can be fun to see the teams at Trail Center, coming in and leaving, resting and eating. But be aware that these dogs need rest, and the mushers do too.

Wednesday morning, the first marathon team will come running back into Duluth. Some years, even after 370 miles of running, the finish can be close. In 2011, Ryan Anderson finished first, one minute ahead of Nathan Schroeder, perhaps the closest margin in Beargrease history.

Wolf Track Classic February 22-23

The 65-mile, 10-dog race begins in Ely, continues on through Tower and finishes in Cook. This is the second year running the new race trail between Tower and Cook on the Wolf Track Trail, which provides a scenic and rewarding course for both driver and team. The shorter 30-mile, 6-dog race has always and will continue to be a very competitive race on the scenic and rugged Taconite Trail between Ely and Tower. Races start Sunday morn-

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Technically not a race, but a fundraiser to find a cure for breast cancer, Mush for a Cure attracts both serious and amateur mushers. Teams run a long or short course and win prizes for best costumes (on the dogs or the musher), highest amount of pledges raised, and a “Booby Prize” which is given for the fastest time in the human dogsled race. Events on Friday and Saturday are fun, usually outrageous and all for a great cause. More info at: www.mushforacure.com—Erin Altemus

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Exploring the Shore, One Meal at a Time Accessing my long-term memory is a constant struggle. Ask me to remember a movie I watched or a book recently read and you’ll likely receive a disappointing response. Despite my poor memory, if I catch an aroma of yellow onion, crisp green peppers and ham frying on a hot skillet, I can instantly recall the moment where I fell in love with my fiancé George. Thanks to his years of experience as a chef, he prepared a simple Denver omelet that was fluffy, delicate and perfect in execution. I remember leaning against the faded yellow wallpaper of my miniature one-bedroom apartment, watching George gently maneuver a spatula around the edge of the eggs. Now, omelets will forever be my comfort food.

That Denver omelet initiated a fast-paced domino effect that, in seven months, led to our engagement and a move from our hometown of Fargo, N.D., to Minnesota’s North Shore. In Fargo, I spent years as a news anchor and reporter. My thirst for knowledge and constant search for new experiences paired well with George’s desire to trade in his chef’s hat to pursue a career with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

We’re permanent explorers with a passion for cooking, photography and most outdoor activities. Moving to the North Shore was a perfect fit.

eager to experience our new home and better understand why we moved from a bustling metro area of 200,000 people to a quiet town of less than 4,000.

In between showing our guests dramatic views of Lake Superior or escorting them on trails surrounded by towering pines, we’ve made memories around the tables of the Coho Cafe & Bakery, The Rustic Inn Cafe, Our Place and Sven and Ole’s, to name a few.

Just recalling the name of the famous Scandinavian pizzeria in Grand Marais, I immediately flash back to a crowded table packed with huge pizza pans and Parmesan cheese, our friends Jeremy and Roberta throwing back their heads in boisterous laughter at the conversation. And between the cutlery and numerous napkins, two pizza slices were perched on each of our plates in a satisfying, well-balanced medley of quality ingredients. Food memories are hard to forget.

Think of how those everlasting memories made at our Arrowhead eateries are then spread throughout our state, our countries and our world.

Each year, millions of people come to our region with the specific intention of experiencing what we have to offer: the beautiful

Amidst exploring the Superior Hiking Trail and awe-inspiring state parks, we’ve indulged in our fair share of the Northland’s cuisine, eager for our taste buds to relish new recipes and ingredients. With each comforting bite of a locally prepared meal, I feel a deeper connection to our region and the welcoming, down-to-earth individuals who choose to make Minnesota their home.

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Starvation isn’t pretty. Along the North Shore we watched it play out daily. Soon, people began to ask why the DNR wasn’t attempting to feed the deer. DNR officials stubbornly resisted the public’s call for deer feeding, saying they couldn’t reach enough animals in the vastness of northern Minnesota to make a difference. Eventually, they relented and semi-trucks loaded with bags of feed rolled north. The feed may have made a difference in places where the deer were accessible, such as along the North Shore. I was surprised to learn one of my neighbors--a pragmatic, no-nonsense guy— was feeding the deer.

“It’s better than watching them starve in my yard,” he said.

The deep snow was even disastrous for moose. A forester friend who spent a lot of time in the woods located a number of moose that were essentially confined to small areas where they had trampled the snow so they could move around. Like the deer at the logging site, the moose were discovered by the neighborhood wolves. Unlike deer, healthy adult moose are capable of defending themselves against a predatory wolf pack. So the wolves made repeat visits to the moose, which weakened from a lack of food as the winter wore on. Eventually, they were able to make kills.

My friend took me to one of the wolf kills shortly after it occurred. The sign in the snow was easy to read. In snow that was chest-deep on me, the moose had been confined to an area perhaps 100 feet in diameter. All the trees and brush were completely browsed. With no more food

available, the moose lacked the strength to move to another location. Finally having an advantage, the wolves moved in for the kill.

Wildlife officials, then smug with an abundance of northeastern Minnesota moose, said the loss of snow-bound moose was insignificant to the overall moose population. Perhaps that was true, but for several years afterward I found moose bones nearly every time I went in the woods. At the time I was serious about moose shed-antler hunting, and had a market to sell moose skulls and leg bones. I found enough of the latter to cover the gasoline expense of my frequent forest excursions.

By March, the relentless cold and snow had beaten down the most ardent winter lovers, not to mention the rest of us. On the first of May, five feet of snow still covered the ground. Along the Gunflint Trail, anglers went ice fishing on the general opener.

You could still find snow and ice in shady places beneath the cedars and black spruce well into June.

Deer were so few the following November that some hunters complained the DNR should have closed the hunting season. The following winter, 96-97, was harsh statewide. Once again, the whitetail population took a hit. Hunters across northern Minnesota experienced bucks-only seasons for a couple of years afterward. But the deer came back, as they always do. Within a few years, both whitetail and wolf populations had recovered. During the early 2000s, populations of both species reached record abundance.

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Northern Wilds Calendar of Events

Nov. 1-Jan. 5 New Exhibitions Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Thunder Bay, ON www.theag.ca

Dec. 3-Jan. 5 Deck the Mariners Hall Display Water Garden Pavilion, Prince

Arthur’s Landing, ON 11 a.m.

Dec. 27-Jan. 1 Winter Family Camp Wolf Ridge, Finland www.wolf-ridge.org

Dec. 31, Tuesday New Year’s Eve Family Frolic Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, ON 6 p.m. www.fwhp.ca

New Year’s Festival 2014

Fireworks & Torchlight Parade 8 p.m.

DJ D’Angelo Lutsen Mountains­ 9:30 p.m. www.lutsen.com

Michael Monroe’s New Year’s Eve Log Cabin Concert Log Cabin, Grand Marais 7 p.m. www.michaelmonroemusic.com

New Year’s Eve with Timmy Haus The Landing Grand Marais, 9 p.m.

Lake Superior’s Most Spectacular Shipwreck

Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m., www.caribouhighlands.com

A Classical Evening with Sam Black & Clare Chopp Bluefin Grille, Tofte

6 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Jan. 5, 12 & 26 Learn to Ski & Board Free Day

Spirt Mountain, Duluth 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. www.spiritmt.com

Thunder Bay, ON 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 2, Thursday Joe Paulik Poplar River Pub, Lutsen Resort, 6 p.m. www.lutsenresort.com

Gordon Thorne Bluefin Grille, Tofte 8

p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Jan. 3, Friday

p.m. www.dsso.com

Fat (bike) vs. Skinny (ski) Pursuit Challenge Boulder Lake Recreation

Saturdays

Joe & Jessi

Open Mic Night

Live Music Saturdays

Duluth www.spiritmt.com

Jan. 21, Tuesday

Thursdays

Jan. 12, Sunday

Shane Martin

Dance Party with DJ Beavstar

Jan. 6-9 Joe Paulik Bluefin Grille, Tofte

Mountain, Duluth www.spiritmt.com

Nordic Spirit Ski Race Spirit

Jan. 22, Wednesday

Jan. 7, Tuesday

Briand Morrison Bluefin Grille, Tofte 6 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Shane Martin Bluefin Grille, Tofte, 8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Eric Frost Poplar River Pub,

Harmonious Wail, Gypsy Swing Concert & Dance North House Folk

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Jan. 23, Thursday

Winter Arts Festival: Outdoor Painting & Photography

Lutsen Resort 6 p.m. www.lutsenresort.com

Jan. 8, Wednesday Boyd Blomberg Bluefin Grille, Tofte 8

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

Jan. 8-11 Snowball 2014 Music & Ski Festival Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com

Jan. 9, Thursday Jim & Michele Miller

Poplar River Pub, Lutsen Resort 6 p.m. www.lutsenresort.com

I like you & Useful Jenkins Snowball 2014 Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen

School, Grand Marais 7:30 p.m. www.northshoremusicassociation.com

The White Hurricane of 1913 Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.caribouhighlands.com

Jan. 13, Monday Eric Frost Bluefin Grille, Tofte 8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Jan. 13-16 Joe Paulik Bluefin Grille, Tofte, 8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Jan. 14, Tuesday Pete Kavanaugh

Poplar River Pub, Lutsen Resort 6 p.m. www.lutsenresort.com

Jan. 16, Thursday

Jan. 3-6 Gichigami Express Sled Dog Race www.gichigamiexpress.com

Tofte 8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Jon Wayne & The Pain

Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen 11:30 p.m. www.lutsen.com

Mitchell Performing Arts Series: Ameriikan Poijat Mitchell

Jan. 24-29 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Duluth, www.beargrease.com

Jan 24, Friday Building Workshop: For Building Professionals

Joe Paulik

Gordon Thorne

Jan. 25, Saturday

Timmy Haus

Cascade Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.cascadelodgemn.com

The Sivertones

Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert Series Log Cabin,

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

Church Basement Ladies, A Mighty Fortress is our Basement Mitchell

James Moors

Poplar River Pub, Lutsen Resort, 6 p.m. www.lutsenresort.com

Jan. 30-Feb. 1 Renegade Theater Company presents “All New People”

Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, 8 p.m. www.renegadetheatercompany.org

6 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Jan. 31, Friday

Free Family Skating Party

Gordon Thorne

DECC, Duluth, 3 p.m.

United Northern Sportsmen Winter Fishing Contest Island Lake, Duluth 12:30 p.m. www.uns-duluth.com

Winter Stargazing

Caribou Highlands, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.caribouhighlands.com

Cascade Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.cascadelodgemn.com

Joe Paulik

Bluefin Grille, Tofte, 8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

The Thunderheads

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais 8:30 p.m. www.gunflinttavern.com

Jan. 27, Monday

Jan. 31-Feb. 2

Boyd Blomberg Bluefin Grille,

Family Festival

St. Scholastica Theatre presents “The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and other Storybooks” Mitchell Auditorium,

Bluefin Grille, Tofte 8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Grand Marais 11 a.m.

A Classical Evening: Sam Black & Betty Braunstein Bluefin Grille, Tofte

Building Round Table Workshop: For Homeowners & the General Public Cook County Community

Gordon Thorne

Cascade Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.cascadelodgemn.com

Jan. 26, Sunday

Tofte 8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Cascade Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.cascadelodgemn.com

Devil Track Lake Drag Race

Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais 8 a.m.

Amy & Adams

Thea Ennen

Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen 9:30 p.m. & 11 p.m. www.lutsen.com

Fregeau Auditorium, Duluth www.duluthplayhouse.org

Jan. 17, Friday

Jan. 18, Saturday

Heatbox & Wookie Foot

Duluth Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” Marshall School’s

Cascade Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.cascadelodgemn.com

Jan. 11, Saturday

Joe & Jessi Gun Flint Tavern,

Jan. 23-26

Center, Grand Marais 7 p.m.

Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, 7:30 p.m. www.css.edu

Jan. 5, Sunday

Poplar River Pub, Lutsen Resort 6 p.m. www.lutsenresort.com

Grand Marais 7:30 p.m. www.gunflinttavern.com

Bluefin Grille, Tofte 8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

The Landing, Grand Marais 7 p.m. www.deviltrackresort.com

Grand Marais, 7:30 p.m. www.gunflinttavern.com

Resort, 6 p.m. www.lutsenresort.com

Boyd Blomberg

Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, 9:30 p.m. www.lutsen.com

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

8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Jan. 4, Saturday

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

Poplar River Pub, Lutsen Resort 6 p.m. www.lutsenresort.com

Mountain Nordic Center, Duluth www. duluthxc.com/nordicspirit

Gordon Thorne Bluefin Grille,

Timmy Haus The Landing,

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

Midwest Masters Ski Race Spirit

Lutsen Mountains www.lutsen.com

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

Tuesdays

Jan. 10, Friday

Cascade Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.cascadelodgemn.com

Comedy Night

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

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, 9 p.m.

Jim McGowan

Songwriter Series

Winter Carnival Spirit Mountain,

Gordon Thorne Gun Flint Tavern,

Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen 6:45 p.m. www.lutsen.com

Fridays

Jan. 20, Monday

Joe Paulik Poplar River Pub, Lutsen

Jim & Michele Miller

Highlands Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.caribouhighlands.com

Mondays

Area, Duluth 11 a.m. www.fatversusskinny.com

9:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. www.lutsen.com

Friday Night Live Music

Mystique of the Wolf Caribou

College Week

Snowball 2014 Pre-Party with Mark Murphy & Friends

New Year’s Eve Gala Victoria Inn,

Area, Duluth 11 a.m. www. boulderlakeskirace.com

Jan. 11-12

New Year’s Eve Party with Eric Frost & Friends Bluefin Grille, Tofte 9

p.m. www.grandportage.com

Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra presents “Nordic Tales” Symphony Hall, DECC,Duluth 7

Boulder Lake Ski Race & Snowshoe Stomp Boulder Lake Management

Jan. 5-14

p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Robby Vee on New Year’s Eve Grand Portage Lodge & Casino, 9

Jan. 19, Sunday

ON 5 p.m. www.thunderbay.ca

Bluefin Grille, Tofte 8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

www.deviltrackresort.com

p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Malanka (Ukrainian New Year’s) Slovak Legion, Thunder Bay,

College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., www.css.edu

Jan. 28, Tuesday The Sivertones

Poplar River Pub, Lutsen Resort 6 p.m. www.lutsenresort.com

Jan. 28-Feb. 1

Lutsen Mountains www.lutsen.com

Miller Hill Mall, Gingerbread Arts & Craft Show Duluth www.simon.com St. Scholastica Theatre presents “The Liar”

College of St. Scholastica Theatre www.css.edu

Jan. 31-Feb. 8 Winter Tracks Festival

Throughout Cook County

Annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour: A Ride to Fight ALS

Jan. 31-Feb. 23

Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra presents “Wicked Divas” Symphony Hall, DECC, Duluth

Jan. 29, Wednesday

Grand Marais Art Colony, www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

8 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Jim & Michele Miller

Feb. 1, Saturday

Jan. 30, Thursday

Snowmobile Fun Run

Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica 7:30 p.m. www.css.edu

7 p.m. www.dsso.com

Cascade Lodge, Lutsen 7 p.m. www.cascadelodgemn.com

www.blackwoodsblizzardtour.com

Eric Frost Bluefin Grille, Tofte

Joe Paulik

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, 7:30 p.m. www.gunflinttavern.com

Winter Arts Festival: Exhibit & Sale

Devil Track Resort, Grand Marais 8:30 a.m. www.boreal.org/ridgeriders

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OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAM

JANUARY 4­—6, 2014

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Welcome to the Gichigami Express Sled Dog Race Join us in celebrating the history of sled dogs in northeastern Minnesota at the second Gichigami Express sled dog race. Whether you are cheering mushers and dogs from the trail, taking part in a race event, or following the race online, we welcome your support. In this guide, you will find a race event schedule, maps to the spectator viewing sites, and musher bios. Thanks for participating, and Mush On!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PRE RACE

Friday, Jan. 3 Grand Portage, MN 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Vet Check, Grand Portage Log School Parking Lot 6:00 p.m. “Potlatch” Banquet and Introductions at the Grand Portage Community Center. Everyone Welcome!

STAGE ONE

Saturday, Jan. 4 Grand Portage to Gunflint Trail 9:00 a.m. Start at Mineral Center 12:30 p.m. Mushers begin to finish at Hungry Jack Lodge 6:00 p.m. Evening Presentation and Banquet at Historic Gunflint Lodge.

Call for Reservations.

STAGE TWO

Sunday, Jan. 5 Gunflint Trail to Grand Marais 6:00 a.m. Breakfast at Trail Center Lodge 9:00 a.m. Start at Trail Center Lodge 12:30 p.m. Mushers begin to finish at The Landing at Devil Track 6:00 p.m. Evening Banquet at American Legion Post 413 Grand Marais.

Open to the public-Tickets at the door.

STAGE THREE

Monday, Jan. 6 Grand Marais to Grand Portage 9:00 a.m. Start at The Landing at Devil Track 12:30 p.m. Mushers begin to finish at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino.

Mineral Center, depending on snow conditions.

6:00 p.m. Awards Banquet, at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino.

Open to the Public-Tickets at the door.

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Follow these mushers down the trail...

Musher Ryan Redington with his 2013 Gichigami race team crosses a lake up the Gunflint Trail. | JAYNE RICHARDS Ryan Redington, Callin’ Trail Kennel Ryan has been racing sled dogs since he could hang on to the handle bars. Ryan has lots of racing experience ranging from the Fur Rondy to the Wyoming Stage Stop to the Iditarod. When not training and racing, he enjoys hunting and trapping.

Erin Redington, Callin’ Trail Kennel Erin grew up running dogs in northern Minnesota and met her husband Ryan on a glacier in Alaska. She and Ryan have about 50 dogs in their “Callin’ Trail Kennel” located on the Iditarod Trail in Knik, Alaska.

Dennis and Charlie LaBoda (2 teams), Night Train Racing Sled Dogs Dennis and Charlie have sled dogs near Hovland, Minn. Dennis has raced in the Rocky Mountain Stage Stop 350, the Copper Dog 150 and the Midnight Run. Frank Moe, Moetown Kennels Frank and his wife, Sherri, live in rural Grand Marais, Minn. with their 40 Alaskan huskies. They have been mushing for 15 years and racing for nine.

Nathan Schroeder, Horses ‘n Huskies Nathan and his wife, Carey, have three children, Gavin, Sawyer and Kinley. He

Online tracking and timing. www.gichigamiexpress.com

has 35 dogs and has been racing since he was 13. After this race, he will be leaving for Alaska to race the Tustemena 200, the Denali Doubles and then on to his first Iditarod.

Ryan Anderson, Ander Tier Racing Kennel Ryan has been racing sled dogs for 23 years.

He and his wife have about 40 dogs in their kennel, including five puppies and some house dogs.

Troy Groeneveld, 10 Squared Racing Troy and his wife Katy, have 10 Squared Racing near Two Harbors, Minn., and they sell dog mushing supplies.

Josh Compton, 10 Squared Racing Josh has been handling sled dogs since 2010, but this is his first race and he is looking forward to it!

Lina Glad, Streeper Kennels Lina is racing a team from Streeper Kennels located in Fort Nelson, Canada.

Buddy Streeper, Streeper Kennels Buddy grew up in the sport and has been mushing for 25 years. He has two daughters, Alva and Clara and 150 dogs.

Keith Aili, Wolf Ridge Kennel Keith lives near Ray, Minn. and has been racing sled dogs for over 20 years.

Matt Schmidt, Mush Lake Racing Matt and his wife, Erin, recently moved with their 24 sled dogs to the Grand Marais area. They have settled in the deep woods not too far from the Gunflint Trail where they run parts of the Gichigami Express trail every day for training.

Odin Jorgenson, Jorgenson Kennel Odin, his wife Betsy and their up-andcoming handler, Gunnar have a kennel near Grand Marais, Minn.

Amanda Vogel, Snomad Racing Amanda is from Ray, Minn She has raced in the UP200, Copper Dog 150 and the Beargrease Marathon. This will be her second Gichigami Express.

Michael Bestgen, Fugarwe Kennels Mike has been mushing for 15 years and has a small kennel. He is married to Vicki and they have four children and seven grand kids. He works for Miller Chevrolet in Rogers, Minn. He looks forward to his 2nd Gichigami Express.

Spectators watch teams take off down the starting chute during the 2013 Gichigami sled dog race. | PHIL JUNTI

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www.biddingforgood.com/gichigamiexpress Support the Gichigami Express. The mission of the Gichigami Express Sled Dog Race, a non-profit organization, is to promote Cook County’s unique sled dog history, celebrate our communities, and support our local trail systems.Bidding ends jan. 6th at 8 p.m.

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180 Miles 3 STARTS 3 FINISHES

1 OVERALL TIME

$25,000 PURSE First: $6,500

Ninth: $800

Second: $4,500

Tenth: $700

Third: $3,500

Eleventh: $550

Fourth: $2,000

Twelfth: $450

Fifth: $1,750

Thirteenth: $350

Sixth: $1,500

Fourteenth: $300

Seventh: $1,000

Fifteenth: $200

Eighth: $900 Colleen Wallin and her race team trot along during the Gichigami sled dog race. | PHIL JUNTI

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The Lake Superior Community Theatre, which is based in Silver Bay and has produced outstanding productions of “Death of Salesman” and “Grease,” to name a few, will present the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” at Two Harbors High School in April. The show opens April 3 and rehearsals start Jan. 6. Paul Deaner is the director.

Across the border, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery opens a new exhibit on Jan. 10 entitled “Decolonize Me.” It features the work of six contemporary Aboriginal artists curated by the Ottawa Art Gallery. The gallery also opens an installation exhibit by Sam Shahsahabi entitled “War and Deception.”

Definitely Superior Art Gallery, 250 Park Ave. in Thunder Bay, will hold a Gala Opening Reception for an exhibit of new works by Jean Marshall. The exhibit, “Surface and Symbol” focuses on her work with beads, fabric, hide and leather. The Ahnishnabae Art Gallery in Thunder Bay has just received a collection of Canadian First Nations art from Amsterdam including works by Roy Thomas, Jane Ash Poitras, Robert Davidson, Henry Green and more. The gallery is located in Thunder Bay at 1500 James St. South.

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By Erin Altemus The phrase “living off the grid” conjures up images of remote bungalows in the wilderness.

For some, this sounds idyllic—using solar and wind power to generate your electricity and wood to warm your home.

In Cook County, living off the grid is a reality for many residents, and the reality isn’t an existence deprived of modern conveniences and technology.

Exact numbers of off-grid residents are difficult to come by because of the number of seasonal home users. Brian Bennett, owner of Outback Solar, estimates there may be up to 50 households using solar in the Hovland area, and another 50 on each of the Sawbill, Gunflint and Caribou trails.

For some of these folks, living off the grid hasn’t meant sacrifices—with enough solar power and a back-up generator, you can have all the amenities that the grid allows.

For others, living off the grid has been more challenging. Sometimes living off the beaten path makes life more difficult than living without electricity. But those who live offgrid intentionally have one thing in common: They take pleasure in knowing they leave a smaller environmental footprint.

Living off the grid means living without a connection to the traditional electrical system. Folks who live off-grid supply their own power. Many have solar panels. Some have wind, and almost everyone, at least in this area where there are cloudy months, has a generator.

In Cook County, the electric lines just don’t go everywhere, so connecting to the grid isn’t always an option. Which is fine, if you dream of a simple and sustainable lifestyle.

For Kim Falter and her husband, Shem, building an off-grid home that required little fossil fuel was their dream when they moved here in 1998. They bought 40 acres on Victory Lane.

“We were idealistic,” Kim Falter said. “We thought we could live out there and be completely self-sustainable.”

After living in a trailer and tent for several years, they started building a cordwood timber frame. Then she became pregnant with her first child.

“We were living in a 10-by-16 cabin, and air would blow in the cracks,” she said.

Improvements came slowly. By 2005, they had solar lights, a propane fridge and an Amish wood cook stove. They have added on, and though both Kim and Shem work, a lot, she says, they are self-sustainable in many ways. “Our impact on the planet has to be less.”

For the Falters, the challenges have been related more to their remoteness.

“Living without electricity is no problem,” she said. “But our road continues to be a challenge.”

Falter grew up in a city between her two sets of grandparents, and there was always a flurry of activity. But now she lives in a place where no one wants to drive their road. “But,” she said, “the kids have land.”

They can ride bikes and explore, and she doesn’t have to worry about the traffic. She also loves her large garden. “I have a peace of mind knowing we aren’t burning up non-renewable resources. But nothing’s perfect. Our system uses batteries,” she said.

When asked about the biggest challenge of living off grid, Falter said that having small children and not having amenities was difficult: “And it costs more.... Environmentally sound construction materials are expensive and more time-consuming to install.”

When Don and Gerry Grant started building their retirement home off County Road 7 in 2006, they decided not to connect to the grid, partly for financial reasons.

“It would have cost $20,000 to run the line from the road to our house,” Don said.

“And there’s no incentive to be grid-tied.

The Falter’s off-grid home they built from environmentally friendly materials. | KIM FALTER The meter fee alone is $43 if you have Arrowhead Electric.”

Some who have solar energy are “gridtied.” meaning they can receive traditional electricity as a back-up if their solar panels aren’t kicking out enough power.

The Grants have a wealth of knowledge about alternative energy. Don Grant serves on the board of the Cook County Local Energy Project and operates a business called North Shore Sustainable Energy, LLC. He has helped with several large-scale projects in the area, including the solar hot water project at the campground and the photovoltaic system at the golf course. The Grants participated heavily in the design of their energy system.

The Grants have many of the modern appliances that everyone else has. But they have had to make small lifestyle changes: “We vacuum and run the dishwasher on sunny days,” Gerry Grant explained. They enjoy being aware of their energy usage and

Don and Gerry Grant in front of their off-grid home and solar panel array. | ERIN ALTEMUS say that friends who visit are often made aware of this as well.

Their advice to anyone wanting to live off grid? “Really try to figure out how much you’re willing to put up with inconvenience. And try to figure out your electrical load,” Don Grant said.

While living off the grid can mean inconvenience, there is also a peace of mind that comes with knowing you don’t have to rely on the power line.

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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

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!

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awesome build site tucked on a small ledge overlooking the gorgeous shoreline which is a combination of ledge rock and beach gravel, really really nice shoreline. well buffered from hwy 61, this surveyed land has over 240 ft of lake superior shoreline and almost 4 acres! elevated build site leading to easily accessible shoreline allows for great lake views and access! additional land available! MLS#6001554

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$124,600 aSk foR #31!

new! DReaMeD of owninG youR own piece of Lake SupeRioR? This home has tons of value in

it with 4 bedrms and 2.5 baths, move in ready home just waiting for you to make it your own! shoreline is nice cobblestone beach with fire pit for creating family memories along the shore! The interior of the home is nicely updated with new granite counters in the kitchen, which opens to an informal dining area and a wide open family room space built for entertaining! MLS#6001711

$374,900 huGe VaLue!

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 LutSen Sea ViLLaS, level

LutSen Lake SupeRioR acceSSiBLe ShoReLine!

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

accessible lake superior! The lutsen sea Villas are a Great way for those who enjoy vacationing long term or short term along the North shore! affordable association dues make for low maintenance living with a good management company available for offsetting the ownership costs. and if you want to keep the Villa all to yourself, you can! one, two and three bedroom Villas available, most recently update and all in the heart of lutsen just a short shuttle to lutsen mountains ski resort! from $189,000 call today!

new! MLS#6001261 B3 $300,000 new! MLS#6001265 B1 $400,000 BaRGain Buy ViLLaS! k3 BiG ReDuction! $189,000 c5 $210,000 3 BeDRMS! e3 $224,900 Sweet!

DReaMy Getaway Lake hoMe 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!

panoRaMic ViewS of Lake SupeRioR, So cLoSe it’S Like BeinG on a Boat! stroll out

to a stretch of Thomsonite beach shoreline that fans into the lake. Very peaceful, wooded setting. home features Vaulted ceilings of black ash paneling & hand crafted carlton peak fireplace, a very welcoming Great room! Kitchen is an open galley w/gorgeous vistas of lake superior, Quartz counters, stainless appliances! meticulously maintained and designed for those who enjoy functional workspaces. excellent location between Grand marais and lutsen, 2 car attached, dual fuel rate for economical heating, nearly new everything completes the package! MLS#6001226 $569,500

lovingly cared for by an owner that has heeded the advice of the management company by doing all the upgrades in a timely manner. This condo is great for the whole family or can be divided into units a and b. The lockouts at bluefin have the best income, but it’s the View from this one you’ll fall in love with!

MLS#6001580 $289,000

new! once in a LifetiMe Lake SupeRioR hoMe! meander

down the long winding driveway from rollins creek road, tucked between lutsen mountains and blue fin bay resort on the North shore of lake superior! The home was crafted by old time artisans, a true North shore Gem on a peninsula on lake superior, a very rare piece of shoreline. Nearly 300 ft and over 5 acres of land, you need not worry about neighbors looking over your shoulder! take a step back in time when you enter this lovely cottage, original wood floors, wide board plank paneling all in mint condition. cozy up to the wood fireplace and sit back to soak in the Views!

MLS#6001790 $749,000

new! LoVeLy Lake SupeRioR hoMe with a super

combination of accessible shoreline that will rock your socks off, while the home sits perched over a small cliff for incredible lake superior views from the interior of the home! That’s why we call this home “living on top of the water”! simply Gorgeous home with clean lines and wrap around decks, tucked in to a wilderness lakeshore that distracts from the worries of the outside world! incredible shoreline, solid ledgerock that stretches in to the lake with nooks and crannies for toe dippin’ on warm summer days. but for the winter months you will loVe looking at the big lake while warm and cozy next to your cobblestone wood burning fireplace with breakfast sizzling in the kitchen!

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#6001714 $700,000

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

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 $735,000

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“cabiN” liViNG iN the Great Northwoods! liVe it up North!

Ski in Ski out to 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!!

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MLS#6001787 1 BR 1 Bath Mint! $109,900 aSk foR 128B!

new! captiVatinG hoMe on 5 acres bordering alfred creek in lutsen! bedroom on each level allows for plenty of elbow room for you and all the guests that will visit for snowmobiling and cross country skiing from your door! a lake superior view accompanies morning coffee. put the old spotting scope moose mountain to check the ski conditions! light-filled home with excellent southern exposure, maple floors and pine-paneled ceilings provide warmth. New roof and super garage! MLS#6001748 $299,000

GoRGeouS ViStaS fRoM hiLLtop hoMe

Location Location Location! This home has a ton to offer

the starter home or fixer upper buyer, put some sweat equity in this charmer and it will be money well spent on this gorgeous 10 acres of rolling boreal forest, minutes outside of Grand marais! MLS#6000256 $180,000

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

wiLDeRneSS Getaway neaR tetteGouche State paRk, a

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!

MLS#6001131 $64,900

SiMpLe Getaway hoMe GReat VaLue, new Roof! 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

ReDuceD! $159,000

the RouGh Stuff has already

been done. build-ready site with high-quality components in place: insulated slabs for house w/ porch and garage are set up with in-floor heat, plumbing, electric, time-dose & heated septic system, 179’ deep well, gravel driveway, rocks/boulders, 15 cords of clear aspen sawn for paneling for house/cabinets/counters if desired, blue prints for buildings/design are also included which saves a fortunate buyer thousands of dollars. priced well below what has already been put into this tremendous lot! MLS#6001308 $129,900

new! GReat hoMe, GReat LutSen Location! wood flooring in

family room, ceramic tile in dining and kitchen. Vaulted ceilings, tons of light with south facing windows, very welcoming. home has a one car attached garage that is perfect for future expansion given that there is already a two car detached garage. all this only minutes to lutsen mountains ski resort!

MLS#6000944 $230,000

enjoy eVeninG StRoLLS to the BLue fin Bay on 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 $95,000

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! MLS#6001196

ReDuceD BiG tiMe!! $179,000

Sweet GReen LiVinG caBin with

astouNdiNG views! This gem is a keeper once you see how much you can get for your money! drilled well, septic system, solar system and great cabin overlooking the sawtooth ridges located less than 10 minutes to sugarloaf cove on lake superior! cabin on 20 acres MLS#6001599 $159,000 or buy it with 60 acres! MLS#600289 $199,000

caRiBou hiDeaway!

caBin LiVinG with eLBow RooM! Great

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!

location between blue fin bay and lutsen mountains, make this your winter getaway retreat! easy access to hiking, biking, snowmobiling…you name it and it’s within minutes! 4+ acres, nice lake superior views and a two plus garage! MLS#6000042

MLS#6000-833 $329,900 ReDuceD!

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tReetop LiVinG on MapLe hiLLSiDe! enjoy distant

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 $244,000 ReDuceD!!

lake superior views from the 4 season sunroom in this lovely home designed for upper level living and lower level guest space, a nice combination for those year round folks who expect a lot of company! convenient lutsen caribou trail location means you are in the middle of everything!

MLS#6000894 $210,000 ReDuceD!

new! authentic noRthwooDS caBin haS Location! on alfred

creek road in the heart of lutsen, very convenient to cross country skiing, atVing, snowmobiling, and less than 5 minutes to lutsen mountains!

This could be a great year round home or Vacation charmer for the outdoor adventurer! many updates including but not limited to the roof & chimney, insulation, remodeled kitchen, tile work, newer water heater and windows! storage barn and garage for the toys!

MLS#6001753 $228,000

ShazaaaM theSe aRe faB ViewS! smack in between blue fin

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#6001010 $354,000 ReDuceD!!

new! SpaciouS anD affoRDaBLe family

home! many recent upgrades: new samsung stainless appliances, huge whirlpool double sided fridge with freezer at the bottom, new cambria counter tops, accent lights above the kitchen cabinets for extra light, new bamboo floors, new carpet, custom shelves, every floor has its own heat control, brand new samsung washer and dryer, fresh paint, new gutters. The home features sky lights in the master bedroom, great light throughout!

MLS#6001636 $250,000

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MLS#30253 $99,000

10 Ac Parcels of Maples! scramble across the rolling terrain of mature maples (breathtaking in the fall) to a sweet building site perched over a mixed boreal forest, Good levels of serenity for sure! year round access and electric at road! MLS#6000676 $56,900

Caribou Lake Area Build Site on 5 Ac! at the base of the sawtooth ridge overlooking caribou lake is this sweet land perfect for your year round cabin with easy access to all that lutsen offers!

MLS#6000-049 ReDuceD! $49,900

Red Pine Plantation Hillside overlooking 30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land Enough Is Enough! we are talking 30 lake superior, you better Jump on this with year round access and electric at acres of elevated rolling hills bordering the Value, 12 acres for under $40,000! sugarloaf street with Views of lutsen’s famed clara ridge looking down the little manitou road location near sugarloaf cove lake lake! MLS#6001462 $137,500 river to lake superior. can subdivide, but superior access! MLS# 25632 $39,000 at this price, you’ll want to Keep it all for Lovely 20 acre parcel located on the additional land available! yourself! MLS#24573 $179,000 outskirts of lutsen, only minutes to Sugarloaf Retreats on High Ridge bigsby and caribou lakes! Nice mixed Super Views, Super Future! bordering Drive, located up the surgaloaf road forest with high ground for choice county lands, this 6 ac parcel can easily from sugarloaf cove Naturalist area, building sites. Great price for your be subdivided in to 3 parcels, all with Northwoods getaway! views of the big lake! or Keep it all for enjoy large acreage parcels at rock bottom prices! from $62,000! MLS#25701-4 MLS#31531 ReDuceD aGain! yourself! huGe lake views, it won’t toFte area disappoint! MLS#30736 ReDuceD! $41,900 near BLueFin Bay resort! $129,900 Gorgeous Views of Williams and Wills Lake in Lutsen! year round access, Just Up the Sawbill Trail Grab your On the West Side of Silver Bay just electric, mountain top site bordering little piece of the Northwoods, rolling when you begin to feel the wilderness, usfs land. a wonderful place to build terrain and small community feel with meander up the ridge to this stunning your Northwoods home! MLS#tBa year round access, great build sites! lake superior View acreage. driveway in $79,000 MLS#6001346 from $24,900 place leading you to a spectacular build site! MLS#29893 $99,000 Honeymoon Trail lot with nice ridge, Hilltop Views at LeVeaux Mountain! boreal forest with some maples in the from spectacular lake Views to sites Lake Superior Views Sprawl before you surrounding lands. year round access, bordering superior National forest… on this gorgeous piece of land at white Terrific Lake parcel on Clara Lake in even a site overlooking a wildlife pond! tail ridge, a lakeview community very Lutsen! located on a large peninsula near to tettagouche state park with nice Give these sites a look if you like location jutting in to the lake overlooking the location location! lake superior access! MLS#6000717 islands, the majority of clara lake is $115,000 MLS#27035-26505-30560 part of the superior National forest. from $19,500!! enjoy peace and solitude in your future Sonju Lake Road large acreage parcels! 40 plus year round or getaway lake home in the acre lots ranging from $35k to $60k. all 170 acres LOCATION says it all, enjoy Nice Northwoods! tons of value in this lake lake superior Views and tons of privacy for $180,000 MLS#6001324+ parcel with driveway in place with a bordering county lands, toftevaag is a great cleared building site. MLS#6001680 HUGE Lake Superior Views on 5 ac, spot to build your dream cabin, especially $155,000 creek and electric at build site! Gorgous cliff, for year round living close to all that tofte borders county land $89,900 offers! MLS#24091-30549 Reduced Grand Marais Location Location Location! from $53,000 Access to Wilson Lake with Acreage!

Nice little camping shack in place, enjoy Between Grand Marais and Devil Lot 9 at Overlook Trail! huge lake the hilltop views of the maples! forge a Track Lake 60 Acres! rolling terrain superior Views, year round access & path through the woods to wilson lake and nice mixed forest and grasslands just electric $84,900 MLS#6001353 and you’ll have all the walleye you can eat, up the Gunflint trail and devil track Lutsen Lake views & wilson lake is the walleye capital of the lake rd, this is a great location and wiLderness Lands!

Northwoods! MLS#27884 $109,900 an amazing price! MLS#6000-606 Lake Superior Views in Awesome $95,900 schroeder area near the Location between lockport and cross river!

Bordering Cascade River Park! lutsen mountains! manicured and 30 ac parcel is a combination of marsh potential to subdivide or keep it all for build ready, don’t wait on this Gem! lands and meandering beaver ponds with yourself!

Nice lake superior Views from MLS#6001406 $69,000 high ground in the North west corner multiple build sites, hike right in to the with some nice maples and views of the A River Runs Through It! 160 acres park land with access to cascade river surrounding marsh grasses and sawtooth of upland and river frontage on the falls and lake superior! MLS#31097 ridges, MLS#6001525 $47,500 cascade river near eagle mountain, ReDuceD! $225,000 a rare find with tons of opportunity.

Perhaps the most unique piece of whether hunting land or wilderness County Rd 7 Murphy Mountain Lake property on the North shore! old rock quarry retreat, this is a Great opportunity! is surrounded by steep ledge rock reaching up View lands! bargain buys in young MLS#31732 ReDuceD $159,000 to the sky. your own little lagoon like lake on poplar forest, easy clearing for sweet the top of sawtooth mountain ridge, it’s simply lake superior Views for as little as Honeymoon Trail Wildlife Lands! stunning. rugged terrain that was touched $39,900! or enjoy hilltop build site with 10 ac nearby poplar river in lutsen, by man many years ago, time has now passed driveway in place, creek bordering site great hunting or hiking land at a super and the land has gone back to wilderness for $89,900! MLS#25633 Great price!

Nice boreal forest with mature pines and south facing maples. with build site bordering usfs lands!

MLS#6001560-66 fRoM $95,000

MLS#26729 $39,900

Lakeshore BuiLd sites!

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 $199,000

oVeR 1000 ft of popLaR RiVeR fRontaGe! located in 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

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!

MLS#28961 $149,000

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

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

201 ft on popLaR Lake, walk to

trail 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

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! owneR financinG!! MLS#24313 $144,900

Sweet ShoReLine on DeeRyaRD Lake, west of Grand marais, 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!

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Deb Niemisto 218-370-8434

NORTHWOODS REALTY

Commercial - 126 Airport Rd Grand Marais Airport NEW

lockport@boreal.org

Nan Bradley 218-370-8433

www.coldwellbanker.com/website/Lake.Superior.Properties 511 Moose Mountain Drive Ski In/Out Lutsen Mountains

66 Willard Lane Pike Lake - Lutsen

NEW

Commercial hanger, heated, electric, insulated, rental income.

MLS 6001751 $249,900

3 BD, 2 BA Townhome. Includes all resort amenities. Fully furnished, sleeps 8, fireplace, WIFI, restaurant on site & more.

MLS 6000244 $195,000

124 Bridge Run - Lutsen Caribou Highlands Resort

Lake Superior 5 Acres 7974 W Hwy 61 - Schroeder

17 acres dividable, cute cabin, fireplace, lake trails & dock.

MLS 6001519 $447,000

4556 Cascade Beach Rd Lake Superior - Lutsen

NEW

345 Seagull Lake Rd Seagull Lk - Gunflint Trail

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

256 Carlson Trail Christine Lake - Lutsen CED REDU

1 BR, 1 BA townhome, 588 sq ft at Caribou Highlands Resort. Sleeps 4, fireplace, balcony, ski in/out, WIFI, income opportunity.

MLS 6001762 $87,000

Must see! 5 BD, 3 BA, gourmet kitchen, owners suite, fireplace, accessible & beautiful shoreline MLS 6001652 $749,000

3 BD, 2 BA, fireplace, views, decks, family room, great rental history MLS 6000607 $699,000

Custom log cabin, year round access, fully furnished. MLS 6000929 $244,900

532 Caribou Trail Home - Acreage - Lutsen

7072 Two Moose Trail Wilson Lake - Finland

59 LeVeaux Ridge Lutsen - Tofte Area

6819 W Hwy 61 Lutsen - Tofte Area

Beautiful 3 BDRM home, 9 acres, lakes, trails, ski & golf nearby.

MLS 6000838 Only $299,900

West facing 280’ lakeshore property. Driveway, electric, etc, 7.2 acre parcel.

MLS 6000588 $268,000

5-acre parcel, heated multi-stall garage with guest quarters and all utilities.

MLS 6000880 Only $259,000

3 BD, 2 BA, family room, guest cabin/work shop, Lake views, Make an offer!

MLS 30959 $219,000

Land Listings

Devil Track Lake Walter Rd - Grand Marais

Lake Superior Cottage 31 Ozzie Rd - Tofte

Deeryard Lake Area Lutsen - Grand Marais

Wooded lot, nice shoreline, views, power, phone.

MLS 29981 Only $129,900

Big kitchen, sunroom, large deck, views, vaulted ceiling, bunk house MLS 6001779 $519,000

Mixed forest, (2) 20 acre parcels, views, trails nearby. Owner financing available. Off the grid!

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

Near Paradise Beach 5 acre parcel to enjoy life near the shore with Lake Superior views. MLS 29901 $39,000 NEW 20 Acres - Lutsen Caribou Trail. MLS 6001675 $149,000

Invest in North Woods Nature!

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Lutsen Real Estate Group

Grand Marais 15 2nd Ave MLS#6001536 $159,900

Cute and spacious one level Craftsman’s style bungalow walking distance from Grand Marais.

Tall ceilings. Working fireplace with stone chimney. Large Master BR with cavernous closets. New roof. New hot water heater. Storage shed in back yard. Large unfinished basement.

Using a fundamental business approach for all your real estate needs Office 218-663-7750 Toll Free 866-663-7750

Clara Lake 170 Pine Tree Dr MLS#6000093 $179,900

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

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.

Hovland 63 Chessie Trail

lutsenrealestategroup.com

MLS#6000958 $299,000

Great rustic cabin with privacy and considerable setback from the Highway.

Property features a cozy well kept cabin with sleeping loft and wood burning stove. Nice level lot. 178’ of very private gravel shoreline close to Naniboujou and Judge Magney State Park.

Mike Larson 218-370-1536

Katterine Payer 218-663-7750

Grand Marais 21 Wisconsin St

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.

CED!

REDU Lutsen Heritage Townhomes 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.

Gunflint Lodge Lake Homes Fractional Ownership

Grand Marais 1817 W Hwy 61 MLS#6000685 $149,900

MLS# 6000144-146

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

Call Steve Surbaugh

Lutsen 1044 Caribou Trl

Lutsen 11 Wildflower Ln

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

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294

Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7080

Lutsen Log Lodge 12 MLS#6000695 $274,900

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.

Lutsen

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.

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MLS#6000638 Price: $319,900

Lutsen Sea Villas

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 MLS# 600064 Price:$165,000 I1 Sea Villa MLS#6000667 Price: $189,000 H5 Sea Villa MLS#6000600 Price: $185,000 G2 Sea Villa MLS#6001358 Price: $174,000

MLS#6000729 $529,000

Outstanding 5-Acre Parcel

Lutsen – on Boulder Point Rd

Boulder Point has positioned its private association as the new premier development area in Lutsen offering outstanding views of Lake Superior in private wilderness setting. Already complete with a beautiful new home, new construction forthcoming and combining the 4+ million dollar course improvement project at Superior National Golf Course, the new 6 place high speed chairlift at Lutsen Mountains (which will transform the ski experience) and the completion of the Lutsen section of the Gitchi-Gami Bike trail, this is the perfect opportunity to purchase.

Call today for additional information and a private site-visit of the development and this lot. Now for only $75,000 MLS #6001645

Tofte -

Bluefin Bay Unit 66

MLS#6001732 $499,900

This outstanding Grand Superior town home has wonderful views of Lake Superior from main level living which includes a lakeside deck, full kitchen, wood fireplace, dining area, sofa sleeper and private BR with Jacuzzi. The 2nd level master suite includes a king bed, sitting area, fireplace, flat panel TV, Jacuzzi, shower and wet bar. The hillside guest room includes a queen bed, TV, private bath and micro and small refrigerator. Multiple rental options providing significant revenues under the professional management of Blue Fin Bay family of resorts.

GreAT VACAnT LAnd VALUeS Boulder Pt Road, Lutsen Lk Superior views,

close to Superior National Golf Course & Ski Hill 20 acre parcel MLS#6001644 $135,000 40 acre parcel MLS#6001643 $199,000 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

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

Sand Creek Post and Beam Lutsen on Boulder Point Rd

New Construction commencing fall 2013. Approximately 500 sq ft of Post and Beam living area with loft flanked with a covered entry porch and covered deck. Well and septic included. Private hillside setting on 3 acres nearby the Lutsen SNA (Scientific and Natural area) and snowmobile trail.

Beautiful forest floor with conifers and Maples with Lake Superior Views. Just off Ski Hill Road on Boulder Point – a private association with Lutsen Mountains and Superior National Golf Course nearly walking distance. All you need to do is put your finishing touches on interior appointments.

Call today for a rendering and private showing. $125,000 MLS #6001646

Grand Marais

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.

Lutsen real estate Group · Office: 218-663-7750 · Toll Free: 866-663-7750 · www.lutsenrealestategroup.com

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.

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.

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Lake Superior View

$49,700 - Bloomquist Mtn. Road – 5.8A 10 miles east of Grand Marais with power at the

property, driveway, and several building sites partially cleared!

MLS 6001709

Lake

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200 Stonegate Rd

1722 E Hwy 61

200’ of unique shoreline with gorgeous panoramic views. 2BR home on 2.5A features natural woodwork and huge windows!

MLS 6001777

$59,900 - County Road 48 – 5A Excellent location near Grand Marais with tons of privacy, minimal traffic and spectacular views! Surveyed and identified septic sites.

MLS 6001509

$349,900

Impressive 3 BR, 3 BA home featuring fabulous lake views, warm & sunny atmosphere, custom designed woodwork & cabinets in the kitchen, library & throughout the house. Att’d garage & det’ Carriage house w/guest quarters.

Amazing 300+ ft of ledgerock frtg with 5.4 acres provide the ultimate in privacy.

MLS 6000572 $855,000

$69,900 - County Road 67 - 4 A Enjoy the majestic beauty of Superior without premium lakeshore price! Creek runs through property, and Co. Rd. means easy access.

MLS 6001752

PE

$69,900 - East Highway 61 – 6.8A

Exceptional value on this private parcel. Driveway is in, multiple building sites, and wonderful views of Superior!

MLS 6001736

$85,000 - Birch Drive – 4.5A

Just west of Grand Marais with fantastic views of the big lake! Year-round access, electric at the street, and plenty of recreation opportunities nearby.

MLS 6001203

$99,900 - East Highway 61 – 20A

Large, private parcel close to town with elevation, meaning panoramic views of Lake Superior! Large building site has been leveled.

MLS 6000432

$119,900 - Morgan Road – 20A Great mix of trees on this 20 acre property. Private and remote, yet close to town with direct access to Superior Hiking Trail.

1658 Croftville Road

Chicago Bay Road

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

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

MLS 6000697 $475,900

MLS 6001142 $198,900

Lake Superior Lots

0 $99,90

MLS 31193

$239,900 - Birch Cliff Road - 2.25A

1544 E Hwy 61

Exceptional views of the rugged Superior Shoreline and 280’ of cliff frontage. Gravel driveway, electric, and cleared building site.

MLS 6001658

Inland Lake Lots

Big Bay - Hovland

PRICED TO SELL! Very deep Lake Superior lot w/11 acres of heavily wooded land on both sides of Hwy. Gently sloping topography to the 318’ of shoreline. Wetlands delineation completed.

Class 1950’s seasonal 3 BR cabin located within walking distance of downtown. Magnificent lakeshore with 342’ of ledge rock, very deep lot and has great views of Artist Point.

MLS 6001332 $319,900

MLS 6001514 $99,900

Chester Lake, Hovland This 40A is the only private parcel on Chester Lake! 300’ frontage, cabin & outbuildings sold as is.

MLS 31502 $179,000 Devil Track Lake, Grand Marais

Private 2.97A lot with unique, natural boat harbor and over 245’ of frontage on north shore!

MLS 6001302 $229,900

Kemo Lake, Grand Marais One of only 4 lots on south shore. Private 2.34A with 200’ frontage on excellent trout lake!

MLS 6000747 $159,900 McFarland Lake, Hovland

230A, 300’ frontage, excellent recreational land with great building sites.

4804 Chicago Bay Rd

Stonegate Road

2888 W Hwy 61

Your choice of 3 Hovland lake lots! Features 2+ acres with 200’ of frontage.Very private, convenient location & well wooded.

Build your dream home just west of Grand Marais on this 1.24 acre lotlocated on Thomsonite Beach! Great views & shoreline.

MLS 27873 $239,000

MLS 6000296 $319,900

Custom 3 BR home designed with an open floor plan to feature the massive stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen and spacious front deck overlooking the lake. Features a w/o lower level, sauna, huge garage with upper bunkhouse and an outdoor bread oven. Impressive 304’ of Lake Superior shoreline with 5 acres.

MLS 6000749 $795,000

MLS 6000271 $400,000

Poplar Lake, Grand Marais, with four portage routes into BWCAW.

0.94A, 291’

MLS 6001194 $169,900

Sag Lake, Grand Marais,

1.1A and 191’ frontage on Sag. Year round access, electric & phone. Direct access to BWCAW. MLS 6001454 $99,900

Spectacular views, 611’ of shore, and 7.5A with year round road with direct access to BWCAW! MLS 6001455 $189,900

Tom Lake, Hovland

1.10A, 171’, year round

access, survey & septic identified. MLS 6001543 $54,900 9A, 895’ on western shore, attractive shoreline with great mix of trees.

MLS 6000851 $49,900

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14 Stonegate Road

1.17A of nicely wooded, private, Lake Superior land. 200’ shoreline in an unspoiled location.

MLS 6001608 $149,000

57XX East Hwy 61 Ready to build? This 4.1 acre Hovland lake lot has 280 ft of frontage.Driveway, power & septic mound are in place.

MLS 6000571 $156,000

Cascade Beach Road

Charming 3BR, 2BA Harold Moe yr cabin w/woodstove & spacious sunroom situated on 100’ of ledgerock shoreline.

MLS 6000992 $449,900

NEw PR i c E Inland

Lake

Condos

Homes

Clearwater Lake

Clearwater Lake

Gorgeous home w/230’ on Clearwater Lake. Very private w/amazing VIEWS in every rm!! Gas FP, granite countertops, vaulted ceilings & wrap around deck.

MLS 6001653

NEw PR i c E

Spacious 3 BR/2 BA home w/rock fireplace, open floor plan, decks, sauna + much more. Rare find w/900’ of shoreline & w/32A directly abutting the BWCAW.

$535,000

MLS 6000908 $499,000

Bluefin Bay - Tofte Units at Bluefin Bay offer stunning views of Superior and access to both award winning amenities and restaurants! Excellent rental potential.

Unit 16: 3BR, 2BA MLS 6000300 $335,000 Unit 72: 3BR, 3BA MLS 6000721 $565,000

Surfside on Superior - Tofte

Unit 9: 3BR, 3BA with open floor plan, multiple decks, and wonderful views! MLS 6001522 $189,000

Temperance Landing Unit 20: Unfinished log home, can be finished. 3BR, 3BA.

North Shore - Devil Track Lake

Truly a charming 2 BR/1BA year round cabin with southern exposure, 2 garages, new septic, new metal roof plus a drilled well! 200’ lakeshore & 2.3A.

WHAT A DEAL! This 4 BR/2BA home has a 4 season porch, full LL, fireplace, det’d garage & guest cabin. Enjoy the 200’ of level lakeshore & 2.56A!

MLS 6000981 $309,900

MLS 6000720 $395,000

PE N d i N

MLS 6000375 $240,000

South Shore - Devil Track Lake

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Inn at Terrace Point

Terrace Point offers quality units with attention to detail. The interior space is both easy and intimate, making it easy to enjoy the splendor of Superior.

Unit 14B: 1BR, 1BA MLS 6001369 $214,000 Unit 13A: 1BR, 1BA MLS 6001370 $234,000 Unit 14A: 1BR, 1BA MLS 6001371 $234,000 PENDING

Grand Marais Condos Unit 126: Very well-maintained 2BR, 2BA, with huge lofts.

MLS 6000996 $229,900

East Bay Suites Unit 201: 2BR, 2BA Corner condo with fantastic views and excellent rental history!

Hungry Jack Lake

Full log cabin in need of a loving owner willing to address it’s deferred maintenance. Bank Foreclosure. Over 1100’ of lakeshore and 10+ acres.

WOW!

MLS 6001755 $265,000

McFarland Lake

Brand new log cabin with loft on north side of McFarland Lake will be finished

by Thanksgiving! Over 3A & 158’ of shore with BWCA access.

Com m e r c ia l

MLS 6000837 $209,900

MLS 6001669 $279,900

Beaver House

Iconic business with premier downtown Grand Marais location. MLS 6001474

$288,000

Hwy 61 Opportunity

Downtown Grand Marais. Well constructed and maintained commercial building.

MLS 6001135 $399,900

Greenwood Lake

Charming cabin features sleeping loft, wood stove and lots of windows. 2 wooded acres with 400’ of frontage and private bay on north shore of Greenwood Lake!

MLS 6001411

4th Ave East

Devil Track Lake

This 3BR, 2BA home on the south shore of Devil Track features a garage studio, screened-in porch, and nearly 100’ of frontage! All just 10 minutes from Grand Marais

.23A Zoned Commercial Industrial with views of Superior! MLS 6001583 $49,900

Co. Rd 7

City lot w/ water & sewer, near Gunflint Trail.

MLS 28867 $39,900

MLS 6000957 $250,000

$219,900

Lar ge Acr eage Land 2.5A, Gunflint Trail

Convenient mid-trail location with access to Poplar Lake. Building site cleared & driveway is in.

MLS 6000615 $52,500

This beautiful log cabin features a spacious loft and wood stove, PLUS its 20A directly abuts the BWCAW w/deeded access to the lake!

Consists of two wooded lots abutting federal land with year round access. Close to town, surveyed, septic sites identified.

5A, County Road 7

Nicely wooded lot with level building site and lots of privacy. MLS 6000679 $54,900

5A, Hawk Lane

Electric, building & septic site.

Close to town, yet very private lot with mature pines, raised garden beds, and garden shed.

2.76A West Highway 61

10A, County Road 14

2.7A, Wes Hedstrom Trail McFarland Lake

20A, Cty Rd 14, Grand Marais

MLS 31319 $59,900

Excellent location with 200’ frontage on Hwy 61 with a seasonal creek running through property! Septic sites identified.

MLS 6001128 $45,000

MLS 6001298 $59,500

Wooded parcel abutting federal land with gentle slopes, year round access, electric and phone. Septic sites identified.

MLS 6000854 $49,900

MLS 6001676 $139,900

MLS 6000855 $89,900

40A, Cty Rd 69, Hovland

Large tract with great location! Power available, access via logging road.

MLS 6000347 $39,900

92A, Tom Lake Rd, Hovland

Rolling, wooded tract with multitude of building sites and tons of privacy!

MLS 6001244 $79,900

93A, East Hwy 61, Hovland

Great views and year round creek flowing through prime forest. Multiple building sites.

MLS 6001571 $299,900

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Homes & Cabins

120 8th Ave West

19 Music Row

1059 Devil Track Rd

Full log home w/HUGE rock fireplace, spacious kitchen, lg loft, tons of windows & separate apartment. Lake Sup views w/creek frtg.

MLS 6001111 $259,900

MLS 6001309 $268,500

MLS 6000691 $279,900

108 Gunflint Trail

MLS 6001482

MLS 6001843 $309,900

Delightful chalet style home w/2 story fireplace, wrap around loft, sauna, family rm, screened porch & more! 7.3A, gardens & abuts Federal Land.

144 Devil Track Road

Very desirable 3BR/2BA home w/curved walls, cherry kitchen cabinets, dbl fireplace, amazing kitchen, huge deck! Many more features!

SWEET 3+BR/2BA home w/modern kitchen, fireplace, office & infloorheat. Close to town, 8A abutting Fed, Monker Lake Trails plus a HUGE Garage.

MLS 6001258 $299,900

Tons of Wildlife, 32A & Little Devil Track River frtg! 2BR/2BA home w/ screen porch, sunroom, natural woodwork, det’d garage, & new septic.

126 W 14th Ave

246 Devil Track Rd

CURB APPEAL & VALUE! Spacious home w/guest quarters. Features a gourmet kitchen, cherry wood floors, fireplace, greenhouse, tons of builtins!

$359,900

95 Wildwood Acres

3BR, 2BA home; 3200 sq ft of living space filled with windows & natural woodwork. Meticulously maintained! Det’d garage w/heated car wash bay.

MLS 6000670 $329,900

17 Hawk Lane

PREMIER Land - 15A,gardens, mature trees, Devil Track River frtg AND minutes from town! Mint condition home, loft, full bsmt & CHARACTER!

45 Casper Hill Rd

County Rd 7

Design YOUR own Home built by Borman Construction. Base price includes 5 acre lot w/great views, fields & trees. Close to town. Dream Big!

MLS 6001581 $307,500

MLS 6001290 $314,500

4640 North Road

4808 Chicago Bay Rd

MLS 6001238 $129,000

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

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

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

MLS 6000391 $249,900

MLS 6000745 $229,900

MLS 6001457 $217,900

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

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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. 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 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 $409,900.

CoMMerCial properties larGe CoMMerCial BuilDiNG - Downtown Grand

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 speCtaCular BeD aND BreakFast!

Updated 5 bedroom, 6 bath home on 14.8 acres. New 2 car garage and HUGE decks. Direct ski in/ski out access to the Pincushion Mountain ski trails as well as hiking trails.

Frontage on the Little Devils Track River is fabulous as well. With a big beautiful yard and income potential just minutes from Grand Marais, what more could you ask for?

Mls # 6001839 $374,900

priVaCY oN little ollie BaY oF poplar lake. Northwoods

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.

charm. 2 BR/1 BA, sauna, large deck.

Adjoins BWCAW. Walk to Banadad Ski Trail. Nightly rental with good history.

Mls #6000398 $259,900.

FaMilY CaBiN— BirCH lake. Family

Mls#6001498 $235,000. tHe outpost Motel.

$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

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. 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.

iNlaND Water properties CasCaDe lake priVaCY. This is the only private land

on the lake. Enjoy the utmost privacy and unspoiled wilderness views with 87 acres and over 3,000’ of shoreline. Includes a wellmaintained cabin, sauna, dock and outhouse.

Easy year-round access. Unique opportunity to own a private wilderness compound! Mls #31513 $700,000.

leNG saD i pe N

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 $499,900.

$199,900.

BorDer, BeautY aND BWCaW.

Rare opportunity 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. 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 #6001771

Mls #6000757 $265,800.

$198,900.

Great CaBiN oN toM lake.

End-of-the-road seclusion 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.

larGe aND priVate lake lot.

This Greenwood Lake parcel has great views, classic boulder shore, dense pine forest and easy lake access. Plenty ofelbow room with many nice cabin/home sites.

Mls #6001764 $192,500

Great lot oN looN lake. This

lot is located on the south side of Loon Lake and offers great lake views. The main road is in place and power is on the lot line. This lot offers a great shoreline and many nice trees.

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.

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retreat w/2 BR, 1 BA, large deck, charming log bunkhouse, 1-car garage. Great privacy, large dock on 150’ shoreline. Mls #31680

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. Mls #6001280. $689,000.

Mls 6000590, 6001067, 6001068.

lake superior CoNDo/toFte.

iNlaND Water properties

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HoMes & CaBiNs

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.

NeW! aMaZiNG HoMe Near trestle piNe lake. 3 BR, 2 BA home up the Gun-

flint Trail only a few minutes from many great lakes. The interior has an open bright feeling and is move-in ready!

Mls #6001793 $169,000 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 #6001770 $149,900.

Boat iN/FlY iN FisHiNG loDGe. Three guest cabins

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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 $139,900.

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 $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

piNCusHioN Mt. reC. area HoMe. Close to town

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, energy-efficient 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

Beautiful lots with maple, spruce and cedars. Privacy, surrounded

by U.S.F.S. lands. A trout lake; good fishing. Brochure available.

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.

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 #6001835 $398,000 BeautiFul 3-Br liNDaHl HoMe. Quality home

Jonvick Creek.

provides elegant North Shore living.

Lovely upgrades, beautiful lake views, access to trails and many recreational opportunities. Great Lutsen location at

Mls #6001829 $169,900

Mls #6001099 $349,000

#6000522 $259,300.

starting at $33,500.

tage 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.

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.

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.

CasCaDe ValleY retreat. Charming cot-

GraND Marais HoMe. This recently

Mls #6001152 $247,000

reMote outpost. Former dog

musher’s home has access to hundreds of acres of wilderness right out the door. The 2 bdr, home sits on 77 acres and features all the creature comforts with solar power and shower house, There’s a large 2-car garage with workshop plus 2 guest cabins that provide plenty of space for the whole family or group.

Trails, solitude and wilderness – a perfect place to live remotely or as base-camp for your adventures.

rustiC loG, roiliNG riVer, MoDerN CoMForts.

This log kit home sits on the scenic Flute Reed River in Hovland, just a short walk to Lake Superior's shore. The seasonal cabin has a great screen porch, modern kitchen and comes furnished with cabin-style furnishings and sportsman's décor. +/- 400' of dramatic river frontage. You can't beat the sound of a North Shore river!

Mls #6001631 $169,900.

tiMBerFraMe 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. $84,500. Mls#6001190

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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 $69,900.

D! e C u reD seeks r selloeffers!

starter HoMe or Base CaMp.

Warm and comfortable cabin in the woods with knotty pine interior. Great place to call home with room to add or expand as you grow. Easy access on lower Arrowhead Trail, and great place from which to launch your wilderness outings. Power, phone, outhouse, garden space, big potential.

Mls #6000609 $54,900

Mls# 6001657 $174,900.

Mls #6000195 $397,500.

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riVer/Creek FroNtaGe DraMatiC CasCaDe riVer propertY.

laND/BuilDiNG sites oVer 217 aCres/CaMp 20 roaD

Near DeVil traCk.

Lovely open land with many ponds and streams.

6 acres, Pine Mt. Rd., quiet & private. Great location.

Twenty acres with 660’ on Cascade River. Good road, building site in cedar.

Common property at spectacular waterfalls. Association, assessments.

Seasonal access.

reCreatioNal Base CaMp.

reaDY For You to BuilD.

Mls#6001716 $179,900.

10 aCres oN CouNtY rD. #14.

piNCusHioN trail parCel.

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

Mls #31332 $109,500.

330’ of bubbling creek 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 lands.

Mls #31619 $99,500. 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.

40 aCres W/MoNs Creek FroNtaGe.

Mls #31645 $216,700.

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.

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.

Maples, VieWs, priVaCY.

43+ acres close to the public landing on Tom Lake. Nice clearing for camper or tent. Good deer and grouse hunting. Survey complete; may subdivide into two 20+ acre parcels. Road plowed year round in special taxing district. Owner/Agent. Mls #6001471

85+ acres near Hovland. New road access, adjoining federal land.

South exposure and views. Seasonal access.

Mls #6001633 $99,900.

5 aCres oN GuNFliNt trail.

Nice ‘40’ with good timber and 1000’ frontage on Mons Creek. Great building site. Private deeded access to Lost Lake.

Mls #31808 $69,900.

NeW! GraND Marais HoMe site oN Creek.

Nice wooded lot with City services: water, sewer and electric at site. Nice south exposure and frontage on Cedar Creek.

Mls #6001830 $63,900

WoNDerFul VieWs oF lake superior! 3 lots available; wooded and private. Minutes

FiVe aCres Near toWN.

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

Mls #6001601 $94,000

Ready to build, Croftville location, Superior view, nice forest, RC/ Residential zoning. Mls #6001810 $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#6001372 $70,000. sale peNDiNG

WooDs, Water & seClusioN.

$52,500

to ski hill, Superior National, Lutsen shops. Surveyed, year round access. Mls #6000671 lots start at $52,000.

40 aC – lost lake retreats.

Mls #27877 $79,500.

reCreatioNal parCel iN HoVlaND.

A great lot with an amazing view overlooking Loon Lake. The main road is in place & power is right there. Many choices for building sites and all have great views. This lot includes legal access to Loon Lake for you to dock your boat, swim and relax.

Mls #31534 $74,900.

Mons Creek flowage with great views and tons of wildlife. Private and secluded location. Includes deeded access to private lake.

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.

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.

Easy road access. Good building sites.

Mature trees. Deeded access to Lost Lake.

Mls #31103 $79,900.

Mls #6000317 $55,000.

HiGH VieWs oF tHe BiG lake.

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.

Residential home site with panoramic Lake Superior views. Power, phone, private road. Great location between Grand Marais and Lutsen. Walk to Cascade State Park.

HoMe or CaBiN site Great lutseN loCatioN.

FiVe WooDeD aCres.

Mls #31546 $44,900.

Mls #6000318 $65,000.

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 solD

Surveyed. Septic and access road in place. Close to Devil Track Lake.

Additional 6 +/- acre parcel available.

10 aCres Near GraND Marais.

4.09 acres, power and phone. Walk to landing on Christine Lake.

Adjoins state land.

larGe seCluDeD aCreaGe.

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

reMote loCatioN Near MaGNeY state park. Nice woods and terrain. There

laND Near GraND Marais.

$42,900.

Mls #6001078 $64,900

Beautiful 5-ac lot just minutes from town. Meadow, power/phone.

Driveway in. Great home site. Mls #6001604 $59,900.

larGe parCel WitH possiBle suBDiVisioN poteNtial.

Great Lake Superior views on the higher elevations. A small creek runs through part of the easterly parcel. Priced way below assessed value. Mls #6001758 $129,000

is an old road to the property. 19+ acres. Mls #6000409

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.

WooDeD aND reMote ‘40’.

Powers Lake Rd close to Tom & Devil Fish Lk. Priced below assessed value. Nice trees, survey.

Mls #31397 reduced to $34,000

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Talk to Terry!

Terry R. Backlund Broker/Owner

Lori A. Backlund Real Estate Agent

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 2011 e. Hwy. 61 gRand MaRaiS

7 teRRace Point gRand MaRaiS

190 kelly’S Hill Rd. gRand MaRaiS

409 5tH ave. w. unit #6 gRand MaRaiS

Sale g n Pendi 3 Bedroom 2 Bath 2200 Sq. Ft. 5 acres with Lake Superior view.

MLS# 6001703 Price: $174,900

54 Stonegate Road, Hovland

Executive 3 level home on Lake Superior. 2 BR, 3 bath ,2 car garage MLS# 6001686 Price: $419,000

1296 Sq. ft. 2 Bedroom 2 Bath on 4.85 acres with Lake Superior view.

253 SoutH SHoRe dRive, devil’S tRack lake

2011 e. Hwy. 61 gRand MaRaiS

Office Exclusive Price: $179,500

ency g n i t Con er Of f

Price ed Reduc

XX e. Hwy. 61 colvill gM

Sale g n Pendi

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

MLS# 6001366 Price: $369,500

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

MLS# 6001262 Price: $399,000

3 Bedroom 2 Bath 2200 Sq. Ft. 5 acres with Lake Superior view.

MLS# 6001703 Price: $174,900

Nice 1/2 acre lot.

Perfect for a little cottage.

MLS# 6001396 Price: $19,500

2674 e. Hwy. 61 gRand MaRaiS

7 teRRace Point gRand MaRaiS

1487 gunflint tRail gRand MaRaiS

222 Pike lake Rd. gRand MaRaiS

Sale g n Pendi

Price ed Reduc

315 ft. Lake Superior shoreline, timberframe, huge fireplace, 3BR, 1BA. MLS# 6000231 Price: $259,000

available land

Executive 3 level home on Lake Superior. 2 BR, 3 bath ,2 car garage MLS# 6001686 Price: $419,000

1 bedroom.

Frontage on Elbow Creek.

MLS# 6001495 Price: $179,000

Cute log cabin on 5 acres with well.

MLS# 6001472 Price: $84,900

5038 e. Hwy. 61 Hovland

83 devil’S tRack Rd. gRand MaRaiS

PaRadiSe beacH gRand MaRaiS

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XXX5 Cty Rd 14, Grand Marais MLS # 29977 Price $72,500

.71 acRe lot

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1000 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath MLS# TBD Price: $89,000

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Business Opportunity. Retail Store with 2 Bedroom Home and 3 Rustic Cabins on 6.35 Acres.

MLS# 6001538 Price: $328,000

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2 BR, 2 BA, 3 Car Garage, Fireplace, 1125 ft. of amazing pebble beach on Lake Superior on 5.30 Acres.

Raised gardens on a sweet 8 acre lot.

MLS# 6001528 Price: $695,000 MLS# 6001303 Price: $211,000

www.BacklundRealty.com 12 w. 7tH ave. gRand MaRaiS

319 e. 2nd ave. gRand MaRaiS

Price ed Reduc 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage, Large Yard.

MLS# 6001364 Price: $187,000

Tri-Plex.

Steady rental potential.

MLS# 6001436 Price: $169,000

2580 e. Hwy. 61

XX60 e. cty Rd. 14 gRand MaRaiS

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

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UPPER SCOTCH LAKE

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 private parcels on this huge lake. Very secluded and private.

Great fishing/hunting retreat.

$1,200,000 CAD

WATERFRONT - NEEBING

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

HARRY LAKE LODGE

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.

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 LOTS

LAND – CONMEE TOWNSHIP

$319,000.00 CAD

Little Trout Bay, 20 minutes north of the Minnesota/Ontario border, 3 large estatesized lots, very sheltered with southern exposure.

Tremendous views.

Power and telephone available. Priced beginning at

$199,000 USD

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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The Worst Winter Ever

by Shawn Perich State wildlife officials say northern Minnesota whitetails may be in for a tough winter. Some locations along the North Shore have already received over three feet of snow. When it gets that deep, the deer have to ‘plow’ their way through the snow, sapping precious energy and increasing their vulnerability to predators such as wolves. When it hasn’t been snowing December temperatures across the north have often been below zero—yet another climatic challenge for deer.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a December like this one, which got me thinking about northeastern Minnesota’s brutal winter of 1995-96. Deep snow arrived early and subsequently stayed late. We had just moved into a country home with paltry insulation, draft, single-pane windows and a wood furnace for heat. We had about two cords of firewood on hand when we moved in. By January, I was out back, wading through snow over my waist and cutting down dead popples to feed the furnace.

I could go on about the trials and tribula-

tions we faced in our new home that winter, but we were inside and relatively warm.

For wildlife it was another matter. The snow kept piling up and between snowfalls the temperatures plunged far below zero.

I recall back-to-back January blizzards that dumped more than 18 inches of snow. Also that month, my backyard thermometer bottomed out at minus 40 more than once.

In either January or February, I heard about a North Shore logging job where deer gathered to feed on the tops of downed birch trees. Two or three dozen whitetails hung around the harvest area, because the heavy equipment packed down the snow, creating a de facto deer yard. Then they were discovered by a pack of wolves. Every night, the wolves would run one of the deer into the deep snow beyond the site and kill it. Before long, the wolves wiped out all of the deer.

Surplus killing—taking more prey than they can eat—is something wolves may do in deep-snow years. I heard later from a biologist friend that some folks in DNR

Deep snow can devastate deer populations. | SANDY UPDYKE Wildlife, inexperienced with wolves and northern winters—were surprised at how much surplus killing occurred that winter.

It’s unlikely many of the wolf-killed deer would have survived the winter, anyway.

The drive was dotted with deer tracks and you could see where they climbed the bank to reach any available browse, regardless of the tree species. Even on conifers like white spruce and balsam the branches were chewed back to stubs as thick as my thumb by the starving animals.

I remember walking along the plowed drive leading to some Lake Superior cabins.

The snow banks were higher than my head.

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Walleye Work: The DNR completed the first of three assessments on the lake in 2011, prescribed by a 2010 lake management plan. The assessments will be used to determine whether walleye stocking in this lake should be resumed (it was most recently stocked with 440,000 walleye fry in 2009). Subsequent assessments are scheduled for 2014 and 2017. In the 2011 assessment, the walleye gill net catch did not meet the DNR’s long-range goal, though the catch was above average for the lake classification and was similar to catches seen in the lake since 1992. And the strongest year class of walleye (2010) was apparently produced nat-

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Game species present: Walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie and bluegill.

Something about smallies: The smallmouth bass catches in the 2011 assessment were low, just as they had been during the previous assessment in 2008. Only three smallmouth were collected, but two of those were in the 15- to 19-inch range. Data suggests the smallmouth population peaked in the 1990s, but despite the low numbers collected in gill nets and trap nets, (bass are difficult to catch in

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Vitals: Caribou is 728 acres, with 10.4 miles of shoreline. It is 30 feet deep at its deepest and has a mean depth of 13 feet. The oddly-shaped lake, with a large peninsula at its center, generally drops off sharply around the entire shoreline. There’s a fairly shallow outlet to Caribou Creek, and the connecting 90-acre Bigsby Lake, to the northeast, is actually fairly shallow, with a maximum depth of four feet.

Pursuing pike: The 2011 DNR survey turned up lots of younger pike, with no fish older than the four-year mark collected. The DNR’s catch and size goals were met during the survey, and the growth rates have been average or better for the area, with three-year-old pike on average reaching a length of 20.5 inches by the end of their third year. Only one fish in the 25- to 29-inch range was collected.

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Access: There is a state-owned concrete boat ramp on the lake’s west shore, off C.R. 4, with parking for five vehicles.

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Why I Love Thunder Bay Thunder Bay is my home.

It has been for most of my life. It is also where I’ve chosen to work and raise a family. As someone who makes a living sharing the outdoors experience, it is hard to imagine a better place to be. In fact, I’m pretty sure there is no better place to be.

The reasons that Thunder Bay is an awesome place for the outdoors enthusiast are many and varied. For me, the two big hooks are the access to world-class fishing and incredible hunting opportunities.

Thunder Bay is situated at the top of the greatest fresh water lake in the world: Lake Superior. The inland ocean is cold, deep and relatively healthy by world standards. The fishery is diverse, with all sorts of fantastic angling options.

For many years, the world-record lake trout was from Lake Superior, and the big lake remains a tremendous place to catch these ancient fish. However, introduced sport fish such as the chinook salmon and steelhead have really become the glamour species for most anglers. Growing up in Thunder Bay, I used to fish for spring-run steelhead in urban streams like the McIntyre and Neebing Rivers. In these same rivers, and smaller creeks like McVicar, I caught beautiful native brook trout. Years later, the urban trout fishery remains strong in the city. Yet there is an amazing urban fishery here for warm water fish as well.

In fact, the Kaministiquia River, located on the south side of the city, has phenomenal fishing for walleye, pike, bass and even crappie. The river is large and boat-friendly. However, shore anglers also do well on the “Kam” and often catch as many fish as those in boats.

Thunder Bay’s recently revitalized waterfront also provides great fishing opportunities. There are large pike caught by shore fishermen every year, including monsters that approach 25 pounds. These Lake Superior northern pike cruise the rocky shoreline. As a kid, I used to have fits when they grabbed hold of my perch and took them out to sea like Jaws. In the spring, steelhead are often caught by waterfront shore cast-

Sandro Fragele nets a giant northern pike for Devin Ellis. | GORD ELLIS ers, especially near McVicar Creek. Salmon and lake trout anglers can launch their boats right from the city.

For the hunter, the land around Thunder Bay offers the most accessible big game opportunities of any large city in Ontario.

You don’t have to drive far up Hwy. 527, for instance, to get into both prime moose and deer habitat. The majority of this hunting is found on Crown Land. If you have property within the city, but outside of the urban centre, there is opportunity for urban deer hunting with a bow. Some absolute monster bucks have been taken over the past two seasons during this hunt.

Southwest of the city, waterfowl opportunities abound, and many farmers are

more than happy to allow geese and ducks to be harvested off their fields. If bear is your thing, Thunder Bay district is not going to disappoint. It is rolling with bears, some in the 500-pound range. Small game opportunities include snowshoe hare, and ruffed, sharptail and spruce grouse. That is a lot of hunting.

Needless to say, with so much water and bush around, there are endless possibilities for other activities. I grew up paddling on Hazelwood Lake, just outside of the city, and it is just one of many waterways you can canoe on. Boaters have Lake Superior, and loads of smaller lakes within an hour’s drive of the city. Whitewater kayakers run the Current River, located right in the city, Minnesota Renewals Available, call for details.

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In January, Earth hardly “laps” Jupiter in the orbital race before being lapped by Venus.

Earth overtakes Jupiter on the 5th, when it glides directly between the planet and the sun. At that time Jupiter will be opposite the sun in the sky and visible all night.

Jupiter is in Gemini, one of the bright winter constellations now ornamenting the night sky. The giant planet outshines everything around it, and it also stands out due to its yellowish color. After the winter stars have risen, you can compare Jupiter’s color to that of Betelgeuse, a huge red star at Orion’s northeastern shoulder, and to the white radiance of Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, just southeast of Orion.

On the 14th, a nearly full moon rises near Jupiter.

Speeding between Earth and the sun, Venus overtakes us on the 11th. That event marks Venus’s official passage from the evening to the morning sky, although it will be above the horizon at both sunrise and sunset for a few days around the transition.

By the end of the month, Venus reappears as a morning star in the southeast.

Also in the morning sky, Mars is brightening as Earth gains on it. Look for Mars high in the south at dawn, just above the bright star Spica, in Virgo. A waning moon visits the pair between the 22nd and 23rd and, on the 25th, brushes close by Saturn.

January’s full moon arrives at 10:52 p.m. on the 15th. Algonquin Indians of the region called this the wolf moon, for the hungry howling of the packs in the depth of winter.

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Late in his life, author and BWCAW advocate Sigurd Olson was the subject of a documentary filmed at and around his home in Ely. The Listening Point Foundation has a digitally remastered DVD of the original film. Viewers can watch as Olson, who died Jan. 13, 1982, talks about writing and life in the wilderness. It is not a stretch to say this DVD is a must for the many fans of Olson and his beloved canoe country. Available for $15 plus $2 shipping from listeningpointfoundation.org.

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The 200 grams of Thinsulate insulation provides some warmth, but not enough to be uncomfortable on a sunny, autumn afternoon. They are waterproof as well, so you can wear them when foliage is wet from rain or dew. Wood N’ Stream, a name in outdoor footwear for nearly 60 years, is a product line of the Weinbrenner Shoe Company. Suggested retail $129.99.

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Superior Shipwreck Hunters Find Lost Ship It’s a pretty amazing feat to find the deepest shipwreck in the Great Lakes.The 424foot steel-hulled freighter Scotiadoc missing since 1953, was found in Lake Superior by a team of veteran shipwreck hunters from Minnesota and Wisconsin who have been searching for sunken ships for decades.

The Scotiadoc is the 13th shipwreck found by: Jerry Eliason (Cloquet), Ken Merryman (Minneapolis) and Kraig Smith (Rice Lake).

They located the laker down 850-870 feet (one-sixth of a mile) 15 miles east of Thunder Bay, near the small rocky Trowbridge Island, famous for its cliffs and red-andwhite lighthouse with its original Fresnel lens. Scotiadoc sank after being rammed by the 451-foot freighter Burlington on June 20, 1953. She had left Port Arthur (now part of Thunder Bay) loaded with 260,000 bushels of wheat with a crew of 29. The Burlington, however, was headed west to the Lakehead.

On the fateful day more than 60 years ago, dense fog, strong wind gusts (up to 55 mph) and heavy rain hampered visibility as the two ships headed toward each other in the shipping channel between Isle Royale and the Canadian mainland. On the Scotiadoc’s radar, Capt. George Edgar Morris saw the Burlington about five miles away, but did not reduce speed nor try to make radio contact. Meanwhile on the Burlington, Capt.

George Stephen Ward reduced speed when he saw on his short-range radar that the Scotiadoc was about a mile-and-a-half away, but like the Scotiadoc captain, he also didn’t try to make radio contact.

Both ships sounded their fog horns, though Captain Ward said he didn’t hear the Scotiadoc’s until her whistle blast was on his port side. He later testified, “I ran for the window, and I just saw this object coming out across the bow.”

The Burlington slammed the Scotiadoc on

the starboard side near the stern, leaving a gaping hole. Scotiadoc began to list but stayed afloat long enough for the crew to get into two lifeboats. However, one lifeboat failed to properly launch, sending five crew members 15 feet down into the roiling waters; while four were saved, 39-year-old William McDermid from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, drowned. The Burlington’s bow was pushed in 4-8 feet, but she was able to turn around, return and rescue the surviving crew members. Later, an investigation put 75 percent of blame for the accident on the captain of the Scotiadoc and 25 percent on the captain of Burlington.

If one were superstitious (as old-time mariners tended to be), it could be said that the Scotiadoc was jinxed and doomed before she sailed on the Great Lakes for Paterson Steamship Co. Built in 1904 and originally named the Martin Mullen, she was sold to Paterson in November 1947 and renamed Scotiadoc in honour of the Province of Nova Scotia. But this was the fourth ship the company had named after Nova Scotia; the previous three, all named Novadoc, had each met a tragic end (the last one was lost in North Atlantic off New England with its entire crew of 25 in March 1947). To break the jinx seemingly associated with Novadoc, but determined to keep the Nova Scotia connection, Paterson gave the ship the name Scotiadoc. Alas, she sank in Lake Superior about 5 l/2 years later. (‘’doc’’ is an acronym for ‘Dominion of Canada).

The sunken Scotiadoc remained undetected for over 60 years, but was not forgotten—the shipwreck group that found her had been searching for years. Earlier in the year, they had found the steel-hulled freighter Henry B. Smith (built 1906), which sank in Lake Michigan 100 years ago during the wicked “White Hurricane” storm of 1913. Then on Sept. 7, 2013, aboard Merryman’s 33-foot

The Martin Mullen was sold in 1947 and renamed Scotiadoc in honor of the Province of Nova Scotia. | PUBLIC DOMAIN Owens Cruiser Heyboy, after lowering Eliason’s custom-designed waterproof camera (housed in plexiglass) into the deep waters of Lake Superior, they were able to confirm they had located the Scotiadoc. Earlier in the summer they had located the target site using a sonar unit developed by Eliason’s son Jarrod and had initial images. However, the September video footage confirmed the name Scotiadoc on the ship’s side.

According to Eliason, the ship is largely intact and sitting upright with the bow resting at 850 feet and the mangled stern at

870 feet. The pilothouse is resting beside the ship, and some of the ship’s white paint and orange color still remain. In an article in the Duluth News Tribune (Oct. 5, 2013), Eliason said, “Finding the Henry B. Smith was the entrée; the Scotiadoc was the dessert.”

The group, which hunts for shipwrecks as a hobby, not a business, have plans to find the 427-foot steamer Henry Steinbrenner, which sank south of Isle Royale in May 1953 and the 150-foot steel freighter Leafield lost off Angus Island in the 1913 storm. Stay tuned.

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We know much time, effort, and expense is invested in a vacation. We would be honored if you considered us as your vacation destination.

We go out of our way to ensure every aspect of your visit will convince you to come back and see us again. You won’t be disappointed!

800-346-2203 • 218-388-2203 www.Golden-Eagle.com

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