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Happenings

Features Music Month . ................................................ 6 Making her Move ........................................ 7 NorthShore ArtScene ............................... 8 Local Biking . .................................................10 Cholesterol ....................................................11 The Landing...................................................12 Preserving Summer .................................19 Grouse Hunting .........................................16

Radio Waves Music Festival Sept. 8-9 This year’s Fifth Annual Radio Waves Music Festival will provide music and fun for all ages. Located at Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Area, there will be on-site food vendors, children’s activities and live music throughout the day. This year’s lineup includes Yvonne Mills, The Carpenter Ants, Cook County’s Most Wanted, The Sivertones, Bughouse!, John Silliman, The Splinters, and many more. Visit www.wtip.org for more info.

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North House Folk School is bringing back Mountain Stage for the second year in a row, including three nights of music on three stages. This year’s performers include Trampled by Turtles, LOW, Jonathan Edwards, Chip Taylor and more. Also featured will be guest instructor Norman Kennedy,

Scottish-born singer, master storyteller, weaver and spinner extraordinaire.

Thursday and Friday nights will be with NPR’s radio show Mountain Stage, with Larry Groce. Saturday will feature the classic Unplugged performances. For more info, visit www.northhouse.org.

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Sawtooth Mountain Bike Challenge Sept. 2 Challenge your abilities with the Sawtooth Mountain Bike Race, offering beginner, sport and expert levels, with distances from 8 to 24 miles.

Begin the race in downtown Grand Marais near Artist’s Point and wind your way up Pincushion Mountain using snowmobile and ski trails.

Enjoy the scenic view of Lake Superior while conquering rugged terrain. Race begins at 10 a.m. in front of Superior North Outdoor Center.

For more info, visit www. sawtoothchallenge.org.

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Plein Air Painting Competition Sept. 7-30

Watch artists paint the beautiful outdoors, bringing blank canvases to life. The Tenth Annual Plein Air Painting Competition starts on Sept. 7 and ends Sept. 14. Painters may explore anywhere within Cook County, celebrating the beauty of the North Shore. The artwork will then be on display at the Art Colony from Sept. 14 until the end of the month and can be purchased. For more info, visit www.grandmaraisartcolony.org.

Moose Madness Festival Oct. 19-20, 2012 • Photo ops with Murray the Moose • Medallion Hunt • Downtown Moose Scavenger Hunt • Moose poetry and Cartoon Contests • Moose Coloring Contest • Activities for all Ages • Prizes!

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Fall Superior Trail Race Sept. 7-8

Put your strength and endurance to the ultimate test with the Fall Superior Trail Race. Run 100 miles, 50 miles, or 26.2 miles of rugged land on the scenic Superior Hiking Trail. Train hard and be prepared as each run is very difficult. Aid stations will be provided with food and drink for each marathon. Spots are limited, so if you are feeling brave, make sure to sign up soon. Visit www. superiortrailrace.com for more info.

Lutsen Fall Der All

Sept. 21-23 Enjoy a weekend of special savings during the Lutsen Fall Der All sale.

Specials include 20 percent off shirts and specialty drinks at the Moondance Coffee House, in-store specials all weekend at Great Gifts, and store wide savings and a beer tasting with 10 percent off select beers at Clearview General & Liquor Store. There will also be a community rummage sale on Saturday. For more info, visit www.lutsendowntown.com.

Monroe Crossing Sept. 22

Listen to a blend of heartfelt classic bluegrass and bluegrass gospel by Monroe Crossing, celebrating their 12th year together.

They are an audience favorite across the United States and Canada with their ein unique harmonies, ithin arrangements, and sound. Opening for this great band is Grand Marais’ very own visit Bump & Barbara Jean, playing everything from fiddle tunes to folk classics and original classics. Show starts at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. This is a special event so reserve your seating now. For more info, visit www. arrowheadcenterforthearts.org.

Dr. Leonard Sax Presentation Oct. 2

Dr. Leonard Sax is a physician, psychologist, and an author.

He is an expert on gender differences and will be giving a presentation at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. titled “Sex, Drugs, and Fast Cars: What parents need to know about boy/girl differences and why boys and girls get into trouble.” This presentation is free of charge and is open to all members of the community. To learn more about Dr. Sax, visit his website at www.leonardsax.com. For more info on this opportunity, contact RN Teresa Borak at 387-2330 ext. 117.

North Shore Health Care Golf Tournament Oct. 7 Register now and help benefit

health care in Cook County with the 17th annual North Shore Health Care Foundation Golf Tournament. Golf with medical providers and community members while enjoying the beautiful fall colors at Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen. The format will be a four person team scramble. A 19th hole reception will take place at Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior. For more info or to sign up, visit www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org.

Moose Madness Oct. 19-20 It’s all about moose

during Grand Marais’ annual Moose Madness Festival. The family-friendly event occurs over the MEA long weekend. The fun includes a medallion hunt, a moose scavenger hunt, a moose coloring contest and more. Be sure to see our Moose Madness Special Section in the October edition of North Shore Highway 61. For information, go to www.grandmarais.com.

Save Energy at Home Sept. 27A pilot

program intended to help Cook County homeowners reduce energy consumption is being launched by the Cook County Local Energy Project. A homeowner workshop will be held Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. at Cook County Higher Education with Dean Talbott, who has over 30 years experience in energy efficiency.

For information, go to www.cookcountylep.org

Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour Sept. 28-30 & Oct. 5-7 Enjoy the hospitality of 20 artists as they open up their studios to the public, covering 20 miles of North Shore studios. Live demonstrations of glass blowing, jewelry making, ceramics, oil painting, watercolor and more will be given. Studios are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Visit www.lakesuperior2020.com

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out or bring the whole family to Lunafest, a short films festival by women, for women and about women. Lunafest proceeds are donated to charity, with 15 percent going towards the Breast Cancer Fund and 85 percent going back to local community organizations. The film festival, sponsored by the Violence Prevention Center, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais. For more info, visit www.lunafest.org.

Crossing Borders Studio Tour & Sale

Sept. 29-Oct. 7 Enjoy the fall colors while participating in a free self-guided tour of a select group of professional artist studios located along the North Shore. Learn about the process each artist goes through to create a masterpiece. A wide array of art will be featured this year such as pottery, weaving, jewelry, glass sculptures, leather, wood carving and more. Visit www. crossingbordersstudiotour.com for more info.

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Family-Friendly Festival! • Fantastic Food • Children’s Activities • Dancing On-Site Camping • 23 Acts with Something for Everyone!

Sweetheart’s Bluff, in the Grand Marais Recreation Area Tickets are only $5 per day, available at the gate. More info at www.wtip.org In partnership with the North Shore Music Association Sponsored by WTIP North Shore Community Radio 90.7 FM Grand Marais 89.1 Gunflint Trail 90.1 FM Grand Portage www.WTIP.org

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Summer may be winding down, but the live music scene in Cook County isn’t.

Between the abundance of live music throughout the week at many of the local restaurants and bars, the upcoming Mountain Stage and Unplugged Festival and WTIP’s Radio Waves Festival, a person could become completely absorbed in music all through September.

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The festivals are almost back to back. WTIP’s Radio Waves Music Festival is Sept. 8-9, and the Mountain Stage Unplugged Festival at the North House Folk School is Sept.

13-16. Both festivals unintentionally became annual events after a successful first round and have continued to grow, bringing in local, regional and national artists.

Each festival has featured some of the bigger names in music, and this year is no different.

Trampled by Turtles will be featured at the Unplugged Festival and The Carpenter Ants featured at Radio Waves.

Radio Waves began in 2008 to celebrate WTIP’s 10-year anniversary.

The first Radio Waves was a one day event, but delivered a great turn out.

“Hundreds of people came to celebrate WTIP and enjoy a day of music." says Development Director Melanie Steele at WTIP. The band Portage, above, and D’Merritt, right, are among the local bands appearing during Radio Waves.

Jon Veznor, shown above with Kathy Mattea, is returning to Unplugged. Rising stars Trampled

by Turtles, left, headline Mountain Stage.

It was intended to be a onetime celebration to thank the community for their support, but the community had other ideas. After the first year, WTIP partnered with the North Shore Music Association and expanded the festival to two full days. The response has been great. Last year, the festival featured more than 20 different acts and attendance reached more than 1,000 people.

The festival now takes place the weekend after Labor Day. More than 20 different acts will be featured, many of which are talented Grand Marais locals, such as Earth Wind and Todd, Briand Morrison, MYsterious WAYs and Cook County’s Most Wanted. The Carpenter Ants will also be making an appearance, along with Bughouse!, Bill Camplin and Randy Sabien, Bump and Barbara Jean, Yvonne Mills and many more.

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By Shawn Perich When the Mountain Stage radio program records its concert in Grand Marais Sept. 13, local singer-songwriter Barbara Jean Meyers will be on the stage. She was surprised to be selected for the show, which features Minnesota and regional performers, including Trampled by Turtles and Peter Himmelman.

“I was asked to be on the show by Mountain Stage producer Adam Harris,” she says.

“Larry Groce, the host, had been listening to my songs online.”

Until recently, Meyers was the news director of WTIP Radio in Grand Marais. She is now doing freelance work as a journalist, because her life as a musician is becoming busier. In June, she received an honorable mention in the Troubadour Contest held at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival. In August,

“I always played in bands in the Twin Cities,” she says. “Even after I moved to Cook County (in 2006), I’d go back to the Cities to play gigs.”

She began performing in Cook County as well, first playing with Nathan Baker, who subsequently moved from the area, and then Eric Frost, Bill Hansen and Jessa Frost.

She’s been appearing onstage with “Bump” Blomberg for about two years.

Currently, she is putting the finishing touches on an album which has a planned Meyers' continued on page 17 »

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“It shifted my focus and made me think about trying to pursue a music career,” she says.

While she graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota, music has always been part of Meyers’ life. A classically trained violist, she attended high school at the Perpich Center for Arts Education in the Twin Cities. She decided not to pursue a career in the ultra-competitive field of classical music, but continued to study the viola and played in a classical quartet while in college. And then there were the bands – in the folk-country-bluegrass genre. In addition to viola, she plays the banjo, fiddle and other instruments.

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The concert won’t be Meyers’ first nationally broadcast performance. Last year, she performed at the Big Top Chautauqua, where she won the annual songwriting contest. That performance was broadcast on a public radio program called Tent Show Radio. Winning the contest, which she entered on a whim, marked a turning point for the songwriter.

she performed again at the Big Top Chautauqua, opening for folk artist Meg Hutchinson.

She performs frequently in Cook County as the fairer half of the duet Bump and Barbara Jean.

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eptember features a great month of music, art and theater in the county, with all kinds of events scheduled for the color season.

wards. Note: WDSE’s The Playlist filmed the Quick Paint competition last year and the video, entitled “The Brush Off,” is available at the Grand Marais Public Library.

First up is “Kitchen Witches,” an awardwinning comedy written by Canadian playwright Caroline Smith. featuring Marcia Hyatt, Grace Bouchard, Kevin Kager, Michael Peterson and directed by Sue Hennessy. This is the final week of the production by the Grand Marais Playhouse with performances Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

Sivertson Gallery owner Jan Sivertson is the juror for the Plein Air Competition this year. Winners will be announced at the opening reception for the exhibit from 5-7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 14, at the Art Colony. Besides a cash prize, the Overall First Prize winner will have an exhibit at Sivertson Gallery in October. The Plein Air Exhibit and Sale continues at the Art Colony through Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

The last weekend in August also features the 10th Anniversary Celebration at Drury Lane Books with readings, live music, refreshments and a Blue Moon rising at 7:22 p.m. The celebration, which is free, is from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31.

There’s an incredible amount of music that week, too, when the Mountain Stage Radio Show comes to Grand Marais for Unplugged XI at North House Folk School.

It all starts on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Harbor Light Supper Club and Bar when the band, Cook County’s Most Wanted, hosts a music jam from 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests will include the Carpenter Ants’ Mike Lipton, who also is lead guitarist for the Mountain Stage Band. Lots of other musicians could turn up as well.

Also that weekend, a lively adult puppet show at What’s Upstairs above Betsy Bowen’s Studio will be performed Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The show, entitled “Hot Diggity Dog Days,” is about an irrepressible dog and his aging owner and will be performed by Margo McCreary, a Twin Cities puppeteer, with live music and original songs by Marya Hart and drums and percussion by Bruce Wintervold.

The Cross River Heritage Center opens its final local artists exhibits of the season Sept.

2 with work by Joyce Yamamoto, mixed media collage; Jerry Raich, handmade prints; Nancy Kemp, glass; David Degree, photography and Ann Ward, ceramics. The William F. Roleff Forest History Photography exhibit on loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.

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by Hovland sculptors Dan and Lee Ross.

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Unplugged XI: The Northern Harvest is at North House is Sept. 13-15 The live radio show, Mountain Stage Radio with Larry Groce, performs for two nights of music beneath the Big Top, Sept. 13-14. The classic Unplugged concert with be Sept. 15.

A plein air painter captures the mood of the Grand Marais harbor. Photo by Mark Tessier

The next weekend, Sept. 8-9, is the popular Radio Waves Music Festival. This is the fifth year of the event featuring a diverse lineup of North Shore musicians for two days of music below Sweetheart’s Bluff in the Grand Marais Recreation Park. Food vendors are also onsite as well as a children’s tent and a dance floor in the musician’s tent. Bands play from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. Admission is $5 each day.

Bands this year include: The Carpenter Ants, John Silliman, Yvonne Mills, the North Shore Community Swing Band, The Splinters, Bughouse!, Blueberry JAAM, Cook County’s Most Wanted, skyBLUEtrio and

ORANGEgirl, Earth Wind and Todd, The Pete K. Group, Portage, Gordon Thorne, Drew Heinonen, The Sivertones, Rich Mattson & Germaine Gemberling, Briand Morrison, Minnesota Don & Captain Al, Bump & Barbara Jean, Paul H. Pederson, Mysterious Ways, D’Merritt, Bill Camplin & Randy Sabien and The Trails End Band.

Also that weekend, artists participating in the Grand Marais Art Colony’s annual Plein Air Painting Competition, Sept. 7-14, will be putting up their easels all over the county to paint gorgeous landscapes and local culture for the plein air competition, which continues for a week. More than 50 artists from around the region come to Grand Marais to paint en plein air (outdoors.)

The event includes A Quick Paint competition on Artist’s Point on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. where artists paint a landscape in 90 minutes with a shot-gun start, followed by a barbecue. The public is invited to come watch and/or bring something to grill after-

The lineup is pretty spectacular. On Thursday night, Sept. 13, Mountain Stage will present Trampled by Turtles, Low, Pete Himmelman and Grand Marais’ own Barbara Jean Johnson.

On Friday, Sept. 13, Chris Hillman & Jim Pedersen, Jonathan Edwards, Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore, Gretchen Peters and Chip Taylor will perform.

Jon Vezner hosts the Classic Unplugged concert on Saturday night, Sept. 15. Performers will include Mollie O’Brian, Jonathan Edwards and others. Tickets are still available at www.northhouse.org.

This is a big weekend at North House, too, and music workshops will be held throughout the weekend as well as music by local musicians. Scottish-born singer, storyteller, weaver and spinner Norman Kennedy is the featured guest. He will give a public presentation on “wauking” songs at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 with local weavers. Free. For more information, see www.northhouse.org.

The next Saturday, Sept. 22, Monroe Cross-

LEFT: "The Kitchen Witches," is at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts Aug. 30 through Sept. 1. Pictured are Grace Bonchard, Kevin Kogar and Marcia Hyatt. ABOVE: Sandra Pillsbury-Gredzeus is exhibiting in a new show at the Johnson Heritage Post Sept. 14.

She's also participating in the Lake Superior 20/20 art tour.

ing will perform at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. A production of the Grand Marais Playhouse, the concert also features Bump & Barbara Jean, who will open for the bluegrass band. The concert is at 7 p.m. Reserved seating. Call 387-1287 for more info.

The last weekend of September is always a weekend that art lovers look forward to because it’s the start of the 10-day Crossing Borders Tour & Sale. There are lots of artists participating in the event this year, which features open studios from just outside Duluth along Old Highway 61, through Two Harbors, Grand Marais and Grand Portage.

Many of the local artists have guest artists in residence during the tour, too, which runs from Sept. 28 through Oct. 7. The studios are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Artists this year include:

Dave Yungner, pottery, (guest Laura Stone, stone assemblage); Dale Burton Forge & Gallery, (Fritz Lehmberg, pottery, Tim Byrns, wood sculpture); Blue Skies Glassworks; Jody Freiz-Tonder & Michael Tonder (guests Ken Dumdie, fine leathers; Brenna Klassen-Glanzer, jewelry; Tony Michaud-Scorza, blown glass); Dick Cooter, pottery & Debbie Cooter, hand weaving (guests Bob Carls, wood turning; Guillermo Cuellar, pottery; Peter Jadoonath, pottery); Betsy Bowen Studio, woodcuts; Kristi Downing, raku pottery; Dan & Lee Ross, stone and ceramic sculpture, monoprints; Marcie McIntire. Ojibwe beadwork with guest John T. Shoptees, Southwest jewelry. For more info and a map of the studies, see www. crossingbordersstudiotour.com.

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Local Biking Keeps Getting Better

By Breana Roy The number of bike trails offered, both paved and unpaved, in Cook County grows each year. However, if you are unfamiliar with the trails, trying to map them all out can be like piecing together an intricate puzzle. And finding a single map showing all the trails can be difficult. But with a little research, the perfect trail can be found to satisfy your needs.

and starts across the road from the Devil Track General Store. Or you can try the Bear Cub Loop near Bearskin Lodge. This five- mile loop will push your limits. Other trails include the intermediate 18-mile Devil Track Lake Loop and various Pincushion Mountain Biking Trails.

For bikers seeking a leisure ride, the Gitchi-Gami State Trail, which stretches along Highway 61 between Two Harbors to Grand Marais, offers sections of paved pathways, adding up to a total of more than 25 miles. The longest section is about 14.6 miles and stretches from Gooseberry Falls State Park to Beaver Bay. Someday, the entire Gitchi-Gami State Trail should be paved, though the completion date is unknown. When finished, it will be an 88-mile non-motorized recreational trail. If you live on the east end of Grand Marais, you might try the Croftville loop. It makes a great paved path and offers a beautiful view of Lake Superior. To learn more about mountain bike trails and view maps of certain trails, visit www.visitcookcounty.com/biking. Or to learn more about the Gitchi-Gami State Trail, visit www. ggta.org.

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By Jim Boyd Cholesterol is the Rodney Dangerfield of the human body: It gets no respect. And it should. Really.

Your body comprises roughly 10 trillion cells. Each is contained within a membrane, and cholesterol plays an important role in building those membranes.

Without it … well, think amoeba, very large amoeba.

Too, cholesterol is a major component of the membranes found in the spinal column, the brain and in nerves.

Cholesterol stored in the ovaries, adrenal glands and testicles gets converted into steroid hormones, without which you would be a very unhappy, malfunctioning being. You would most likely have problems with your weight, bones, sex, digestion and mental health. Not a happy camper.

The problem is that a well-functioning human body produces the tiny bits of cholesterol you need for those essential functions.

When you ingest surplus cholesterol in the food you eat, it has no purpose. It floats around your bloodstream, tiny globs that can get caught on the walls of your arteries. Eventually, a buildup of cholesterol can lead to a narrowing or even blockage of an artery. The decreased blood flow that results raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and reduced kidney function.

The typical American diet is, unfortunately, high in cholesterol. Which is why September is Cholesterol Awareness Month: Those who think about such things want you to become more aware of the risk you run if you do not actively work to keep your cholesterol level in check. There are two ways to do that, and chances are you know them well but honor them less well: exercise and a cholesterol-healthy diet.

You also probably know that there are two main types of cholesterol, commonly known as “good” and “bad.” A better way to think of it is as high and low: You want high levels of high-density cholesterol and low levels of low-density cholesterol. (Technically, high-density lipoproteins and lowdensity lipoproteins, but let’s not confuse the matter).

High-density cholesterol is more than good; it approaches greatness, because it scurries around the bloodstream gobbling up excess low-density cholesterol and returning it to the liver, where it is recycled and kept away from those cholesterol-snagging artery walls.

“I stopped ‘exercising.’ I don’t do it any more. Now I ‘play.’ I do things I like to do that involve moving my body,” —Dr. Michael Sampson The bad news, says Dr. Michael Sampson, of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, is that there is no pill you can take, food you can eat or incantation you can invoke to increase your supply of the good highdensity cholesterol: The genetic blueprint your parents provided decides how much of the good stuff you start out with. The only option available for raising your high-density cholesterol, Sampson says, is physical exercise.

Sampson is acutely aware of how the recommendation to “get more exercise” affects most people he sees. “I tell them to do things they don’t like and eat things they don’t like, and wonder why they don’t follow my advice,” he says in mock wonderment.

Sampson gets it: “I stopped ‘exercising.’ I don’t do it any more. Now I ‘play.’ I do things I like to do that involve moving my body,” he said.

For Sampson, that list includes running, biking, hiking and the like – options that are missing from the “like” lists of many people. So make up your own list, he says. “Just move your body.”

“Even 10 minutes is beneficial,” he said. “People say they don’t have time to exercise, but everyone has 10 minutes a day.”

And there is a reward: If you exercise or “play” in sufficient amounts (120 minutes a week is the recommendation) you may be able to afford that occasional malt from Sydney’s.

That’s because more high-density cholesterol means more to chomp away on those bad boy globs of low-density cholesterol. That’s why doctors always emphasize the ratio of the two.

For most people (some have genetic predispositions to unhealthy cholesterol levels), controlling low-density cholesterol involves diet. But it need not be akin to eating dirt. “The ideal diet is the ‘Mediterranean diet,’ “ Sampson says, “and those Mediterranean folks seem to enjoy their food.”

The Mediterranean diet includes lots of fruits, vegetables and nuts, moderate amounts of fish and chicken, and lesser amounts of red meat. It can include moderate amounts of red wine. Substituting olive oil for other fats and oils appears to bring big benefits. To this you might also consider adding red yeast rice, which apparently works as a natural substitute for statins. Those are the drugs prescribed to help get very high levels of low-density cholesterol under control before they can bring on a heart attack, a stroke or impair the function of your kidneys.

The aim of cholesterol awareness, if it needs saying, is to ensure your body remains healthy for as long as possible so that you may enjoy life as long as possible. The aim is not to punish or to prohibit enjoyment of the good stuff. What would be the point? Spock did not say, “Live long and suffer.” He, being a bit of a pedant, very well might have said, “Live long and prosper, and start with a cholesterol-healthy lifestyle of your own design.”

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By Joan Farnam Emily LaVigne has found the formula that works for The Landing.

The beautiful restaurant and bar, which is part of Devil Track Resort, overlooks Devil Track Lake with its expanse of blue water and pine tree forests. It’s a welcoming vista in all seasons.

On summer Sundays, for example, guests can dine outside by the lake on cedar-planked salmon, with Emily LaVigne, owner of Devil Track Resort. live music playing in the She’s made some good decisions over the background. years, and the business has thrived. She atOn cold winter days, guests can enjoy great tributes much of her success to her staff, esfood by a sparkling fire and glance outside to pecially Stephanie Radloff, assistant manager and Michelle Lehto, unit quality manager, see a winter wonderland. as well as Chef Jeff Gonzer.

LaVigne grew up here and first started Two years ago, for example, the basement working in the hospitality business when in the Landing flooded, essentially destroyshe was 15. ing the space. So she rebuilt it into a great “I got a job at Caribou Highlands,” she said. banquet room which can seat 60.

“I started working at the front desk and then She also tore out a wall between the bar and became front desk manager.” one of the restaurant rooms, increasing efShe went to school at the University of ficiency as well as the ambiance of a great Minnesota-Duluth to study child psycholplace to eat. ogy. While she was there, her parents, Doug She put in a stage in the bar so she could and Patty Nordahl, built the resort. have live music on Friday and Saturday That was in 1997. nights during the summer. Her fiancé, Five years later, in 2002, they sold the busi- Timmy Haus, a well-known musician here, ness to their daughter. books the acts for her, she said. She also “Chris (her former husband) and I had tries to have some live music in the winter made one of those remarkable first-home in- months, too, although the stage folds up and vestments,” LaVigne said. “So we had some becomes a snowmobile-helmet stand for her winter guests. cash.”

LaVigne said the resort has two full seasons, winter and summer, and because it’s off the beaten path, it offers alternatives to visitors all times of the year.

The summer season at Devil Track continues through September and early October when leaf lookers are on the prowl. Hunters also like the resort.

“We get grouse hunters, deer hunters and bear hunters,” she said. “They like the advantage of a rural place to stay but can still shop in Grand Marais.”

November is usually slow, but businesses that shut down that month usu-

ally hold their holiday parties early. By December the banquet season is in full swing.

mobile season, one of their busiest.

April is quiet and then things pick up again with the Fishing Opener in May.

“We do a lot of Christmas parties, about 30 a year,” she said. The new banquet space has really worked well for this, she said.

Because The Landing is open year round (it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays), the menus are pretty much the same, except for seasonal specials, she said.

Many of the restaurants in the county are set up for smaller groups with tables for two or four. The Landing, by contrast, is well-prepared to handle groups of 10 or more. “It’s always complicated to cook for 15 people at once, but we can do it,” she said.

Entrees include everything from a variety of steaks, ribs and burgers to walleye and shrimp as well as a variety of pastas and sandwiches. It’s a menu that works well for her guests, LaVigne said, and she’s happy for that.

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In other art news, Rosemary Hultman (pastels), Sandi Pillsbury-Gredzens (oils & watercolors) and Rose Kadera Vastila (ceramics) will exhibit at the Johnson Heritage Post starting Sept. 14. A reception for the show, entitled “Witnessing Nature: Three Personal Journeys,” will be from 5-7 p.m.

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Gayla Marty will read from he book, “Memory of Trees,” at a Salon at Drury Lane Books at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22.

Michael Monroe will hold a Log Cabin Concert at 7 p.m. that night, too. Call 3872919 for reservations.

Sivertson Gallery has new work by potters John and Grace Chianelli, including reduction and electric-fired pieces.

Birchbark Books & Gifts has a special collection of Swedish mystery writers as well

as books by the Minnesota mystery writers that gave a presentation at the Grand Marais Public Library recently – Christine Husom, Jessie Chandler, Pam Leonard, Jenifer LeClair, Wendy Web and Mickie Turk.

The Blue Moose has new earring and pendant sets by Joan Beard which include beads and stones wound with wire.

Last Chance Gallery in Lutsen is holding special artist demonstrations on each Sunday in September from 1-4 p.m. The presenters include: Painter Anna Hess, Sept. 1; jewelry-maker Karla Bradley, Sept. 9; bead artist Jo Wood, Sept. 16, and basketmaker Judie Johnson, Sept. 23. Free. All invited.

Note: Grand Marais and the North Shore were featured as great places to visit in the Chicago Tribune and the Huffington Post last month.

And last, but not least, the Violence Prevention Center is holding a film festival fundraiser at the ACA at 7 p.m. Sept. 29. Lunafest features films about and by women.

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Preserving Summer Story and photos by Joan Farnam Now is the time of year when everybody who has a garden is working hard to preserve food they’ve grown so they can enjoy it when the snow flies.

Canning, freezing, drying, pickling and setting up cold storage areas in a basement, garage or root cellar are all options for preserving the summer harvest.

Which methods to use is a personal choice, since most vegetables also can be canned, pickled, dried or frozen.

However, low-tech methods are convenient and often result in a better product.

For example, winter squash, potatoes, cabbage, onions and garlic can be stored for months in a basement or other room or building that stays between 35 to 45 degrees in the winter.

Layering carrots and beets in containers filled with moist sand or sawdust and keeping them in a cool place is also low-tech, and is a great way to store these vegetables for winter soups and stews. If you have a root cellar, even better.

Many basements these days are heated, but it’s possible to create your own cold storage area next to an outside wall, said Diane Booth, Cook County Extension agent. Insulate the three

walls facing the basement wall and provide some sort of ventilation, then use the area to store squash and potatoes as well as cabbages.

Beets and carrots need some moisture to stay crisp and fresh, she said. Putting them in plastic bags in the bottom drawer of a refrigerator works well, too.

Make sure you put a few holes in the bags so they can “breathe.”

Onions and garlic just need cool, dry conditions, and keep well in most basements.

Dave Steckelberg said he just stores his potatoes in cardboard boxes in the coolest room in the basement. “They kept very well all winter long,” he said.

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Dave Steckelberg likes to freeze his vegetables for winter feasts.

“They started sprouting in March.”

Drying is an old-fashioned method that is a great way of preserving food. Many love to dry apples and other fruits, which become natural snacks in the winter. The best dryers have a fan at the back, not underneath the trays, said Jan Attridge, who dries as many apples as she can every fall.

Booth said she loves to eat apple slices that have been dipped in cinnamon and sugar before drying.

Ann Rosenquist dries lots of onions every year. Rosenquist, who had a garden in Grand Marais for years but now lives at Northwinds Organic Farm in Bayfield, Wis., said she chops the onions into relatively small pieces. In Grand Marais, she put the dryer in an outbuilding. And yes, there were lots of tears during the chopping. “It’s part of the deal. I’ve worn goggles before,” she said. The dried onions are used in soups and stews as well as bread and beans, and are really convenient.

Fermenting vegetables in crocks or jars to make sauerkraut and kim chee is a great method of preserving the harvest, too.

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Northern Minnesota’s Autumn Pastime Story and photo by Ada Igoe When the poet John Keats penned his “Ode to Autumn,” he wrote of a “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.” Had Keats hailed from northern Minnesota, his ode likely would have included a line or two about grouse hunting.

Keats may not have waxed poetic about grouse hunting, but around these parts, even the crustiest outdoorsmen (or women) probably have something nice to say about grouse hunting. It’s an accessible sport that can be done on foot or from a vehicle, and you don’t actually have to be a hunter to enjoy the long, crisp walks through autumn woods. Although I wasn’t exposed to grouse hunting until my early 20s, my partner Andy pointed out that many Minnesotans’ soft spot for grouse hunting (my own included) stems from the fact that it’s the first hunting experience most Minnesota kids have.

That the odds are tilted in hunters’ favor also helps boost the sport’s popularity. According to the Minnesota DNR, “The three to seven birds annually harvested per hunter in Minnesota are unsurpassed.”

Considered by many as a grouse hunting Mecca, Cook County and the rest of northern Minnesota offer endless acres of perfect ruffed grouse habitat. The small game bird, averaging 1.5 pounds, prefers dense forests such as young aspen groves. During the winter, the birds burrow in the snow and their three-toed feet act as snowshoes, allowing them to move easily through the snowy world.

With the grouse’s aptitude for cool climates, it’s no surprise that hunters in Minnesota, as well as Wisconsin and Michigan, consistently bag the most grouse each year. All three states vie for the designation of being the state with the top grouse harvest each year.

According to the DNR, Minnesota hunters harvest between 150,000 and 1.4 million grouse each year.

Just as the snowshoe hare population fluctuates on a 10-year cycle, so does the grouse.

The DNR measures the population by surveying the number of “drums” they hear during the spring, when male grouse beat their wings to attract females. The 2012 grouse survey found drumming down to 1.1 drum per survey stop in northeast Minnesota. The

grouse population is thought to have peaked in 2009, when surveys found an average of 2 drums per survey stop.

“The grouse population is in the declining phase of its 10year cycle,” said Mike Larson, DNR wildlife research group leader and grouse biologist about the 2012 season. “The most recent peak in drum counts was during 2009, but hunter harvests remained relatively high through at least 2010.”

Even when the grouse population is at the lowest point in the 10-year cycle, the MN DNR says that hunting has no effect on the population. Because the grouse’s diet is so varied – they eat anything from leaves and berries to insects and reptiles - they can thrive in just about any condition.

Unlike deer hunting, which requires a bit of strategy and planning, grouse hunting just requires donning your blaze

orange and heading for the woods. Cook County’s network of snowmobile trails turn into hunters’ hiking trails this time of year, and back roads, like The Grade or Shoe Lake Road, offer spectacular fall colors and good grouse habitat.

While you’re out, you might cross paths with a smaller, darker and more speckled grouse. Known as a spruce or Canada grouse, this bird prefers boreal forest conifers, and here in Cook County is on the southern end of its range, which stretches through much of Canada. Although it has a slightly purple flesh, the spruce grouse, like the ruffed grouse, is considered “good eatin.”

One bird you won’t be hunting this fall is partridge. Although many people still refer to grouse hunting as “partridge hunting,” you won’t find any partridge, which prefer open fields, in Cook County.

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September release. Titled 'The Great Escape,' it was recorded at Sacred Heart in Duluth. The album, which is an outgrowth of winning the songwriting contest last year, represents another milestone in her musical career.

“An album allows you to go further as an artist,” she says.

“It represents who you are and what you do.”

Meyers hopes to gain a wider audience for her music via the album, which will allow her to expand her performances to regional venues and festivals. That new audience may find her via the Internet, which has become a powerful tool for musicians to promote their work—even when living in an out-of-the-way location like Grand Marais.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt when national radio program like Mountain Stage comes to your town to record a couple of shows. Meyers is excited about her opportunity to perform on the show and also about the chance to meet and play with

other musicians. She credits the connections she’s made in the music world during the past year with helping her move forward with her career.

“Music is about working with other people,” she says. “It’s about looking for the magic combination that comes from playing with others when it really clicks.”

What’s next for Barbara Jean Meyers? For now, she plans to continue living in Cook County. Although she grew up in the Twin Cities, she has family roots in Superior, Wis. and a strong affinity for Lake Superior. Eventually, she acknowledges, she may need to move to somewhere else to better accommodate performing and touring. Most likely, “somewhere” will be in Minnesota.

“Nashville isn’t on my radar,” she says. “I think a lot of good things can be done from this state.”

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The Unplugged Festival has since been an annual event and Vezner still finds time to return, always bringing different friends with him.

Last year the NPR radio show Mountain Stage, based out of West Virginia, made their first appearance in the Midwest.

Two more nights were added to the Unplugged lineup to allow Mountain Stage to record their shows in Grand Marais, which are broadcast later in the year. Each night was sold out, with seating for about 700 people. This year will be even bigger, and ticket sales are reported to be running 30 percent ahead of last year.

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September

May 26-Oct. 14 Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center

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June 7-Sept. 9

Vision Circle: The Art of Roy Thomas-A Retrospective Exhibition Thunder Bay, Ont.

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AUG. 17-Sept. 9 Karen Knutson Exhibit Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.johnsonheritagepost.org

Aug. 30-Sept. 2 The Kitchen Witches

Arrowhead Center for the Arts Grand Marais www.grandmaraisplayhouse.com

Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Blue Moon Party Comedian "Wild" Bill Bauer Harbor Light, Grand Marais 218-387-1142

Sept. 1, Saturday Earth, Wind & Todd

Gunflint Tavern, Grand Marais 9 p.m. www.gunflinttavern.com

Jim Miller

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“Diggity Dog Days” Adult Puppet Show

What’s Upstairs – Betsy Bowen’s Studio, Grand Marais, 7:30 p.m. 387-1991

Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe

Grand Marais 7 p.m. mm@michaelmonroe.info

Sept. 2, Sunday Sawtooth Mountain Bike Challenge

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Eric Frost

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Sept. 3, Monday Eric Frost

Bluefin Grille at Bluefin Bay Resort Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Sept. 5, Wednesday

Open House Recognizing Past and Present Board of Directors Waiting Room of Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Grand Marais 4 p.m.

Bingham & Thorne

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Brett Berka & Friends

Harbor Light, Grand Marais 7 p.m. 218-387-1142

Sept. 6, Thursday Bump & Barbara Jean

Harbor Light, Grand Marais 6 p.m. 218-387-1142

Sept. 7, Friday

Sept. 13-16 Mountain Stage and Unplugged IX: The Northern Harvest Grand Marais www.northhouse.org

Sept. 14, Friday Bump and Barbara Jean

Bluefin Grille at Bluefin Bay Resort Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

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Don Bauer

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Sept. 7-8 Fall Superior Trail Races

Caribou Highlands, Lutsen 8 a.m. www.superiortrailrace.com

Sept. 7-14 Annual Plein Air Painting Competition

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Sept. 8, Saturday Writer’s Salon with Jill Breckenridge

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

Woodland Harvest Cooking Class North House Folk School Grand Marais 9 a.m. www.northhouse.org

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Sept. 8-9 Radio Waves Music Festival Sweetheart's Bluff, Grand Marais www.wtip.org

Sept. 9, Sunday Eric Frost

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Sept. 10, Monday Joe Paulik

Bluefin Grille at Bluefin Bay Resort Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Sept. 12, Wednesday Bingham & Thorne

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Sept. 14-Oct. 7 Witnessing Nature Exhibit

Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.johnsonheritagepost.org

Sept. 14-16 Hawk Weekend Festival

Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve Duluth www.hawkridge.org

Sept. 14-30 Annual Plein Air Painting Exhibition

Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Sept. 15, Saturday Scott Fraiser

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Grouse Opener www.mndnr.gov

Sept. 16, Sunday The Maxi Childs Trio

Harbor Light, Grand Marais 6 p.m. 218-387-1142

Sept. 17, Monday Eric Frost

Bluefin Grille at Bluefin Bay Resort Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Sept. 19, Wednesday Bingham & Thorne

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Brett Berka & Friends

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Sept. 20, Thursday Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser Cross River Heritage Center Schroeder 6:30 p.m. www.crossriverheritage.org

Bump & Barbara Jean

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Sept. 21, Friday Michael Monroe

Bluefin Grille at Bluefin Bay Resort Tofte 9 p.m. www.bluefinbay.com

Kale-A-Thon & Pickle Potluck

Community Center, Grand Marais 5:30 p.m. 387-3101

Jon Seguin & Dave Cliffs Harbor Light, Grand Marais 7 p.m. 218-387-1142

Sept. 21-22 Oktoberfest

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Sept. 21-23 Lutsen Fall Der All

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

Monroe Crossing

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Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe

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Jon Seguin & Dave Cliffs Harbor Light, Grand Marais 7 p.m. 218-387-1142

Sept. 23, Sunday Don Bauer

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Sept. 24, Monday Pete Kavanaugh

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Sept. 26, Wednesday Women’s Book Group

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

Bingham & Thorne

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Pets for Vets Benefit Dinner Harbor Light, Grand Marais 218-387-1142

Sept. 27, Thursday Bump & Barbara Jean

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Sept. 28, Friday Autumn Wine Tasting

Chez Jude, Grand Marais 6 p.m. www.chezjude.com

Billy D.

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Full Moon Music

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

Bump and Barbara Jean

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Sept. 28-29 Log Cabin Concerts with Michael Monroe Grand Marais 7 p.m. mm@michaelmonroe.info

Sept. 28-30 & Oct. 5-7 Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour 9 a.m. www.lakesuperior2020.com

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Sept. 29, Saturday Lunafest

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Hall & Lyght Family Lumbering

Cross River Heritage Center 1:30 p.m. www.crossriverheritage.org

Sept. 29-Oct. 2 Bay Street Film Festival

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Sept. 30, Sunday Jim Miller

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Oct. 2, Tuesday Dr. Leonard Sax Presentation

“Sex, Drugs, and Fast Cars: What parents need to know about boy/girl differences in WHY boys and girls get into trouble” Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais 5:30 p.m. www.leonardsax.com

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MONDAY, SEPT 3 • Labor Day Open 10-4.

SATURDAY, SEPT 8 • 5 pm Writer’s Salon with Jill Breckenridge reading from her memoir “Miss Priss and the Con Man”.

SATURDAY, SEPT 22 • 5 pm Writer’s Salon with Gayla Marty reading from her memoir “Memory of Trees: A Daughter’s Story of a Family Farm”.

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Open at 3pm Mon-Thurs and 11am Fri-Sun 1615 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais Top of the hill on West Hwy 61 in Uptown Grand Marais

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Beautiful Grand Marais home! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been remodeled inside and out.

Oversized ceramic tile throughout. Nice sized bedrooms. Two options for master bedroom; use one for a family room or office.

Great open backyard with lots of space to entertain.

In-floor heat, attached garage, and one level living makes this home a MUST SEE!!!

MLS # 30649 $235,000

3 plus bedroom comfy family home in quiet Grand Marais location.

Enjoy the warmth of pine paneled walls, cedar bathroom, family sized kitchen, and many other quality features. Oversized double garage and private yard. Home has maintenance free exterior and a second kitchen in the lower walkout level-a possible mother in law apartment or rent out for extra income. This place is move in ready.

MLS #31459 $219,000

Chessie Trail NEw 63 Great rustic cabin with end of the road G N I t S privacy.

Some of the prettiest shoreline I L

Your get away in the woods!

Rustic cabin with solar powered lighting, a cozy woodstove and composting toilet located on 10 acres of beautifully forested land on the quiet South Shore (Devil Track) Drive. Abuts federal land and has access to Pocket and Pendant Lakes and 100’s of acres of public land.

MLS #31052 $89,000

you’ll find on Lake Superior. Cabin is close to Naniboujou and Judge Magney State Park. Property features a cozy well kept cabin with sleeping loft and wood burning stove. Cabin may be rustic but does have a composting toilet and electricity!

Check it out today. MLS # 31599 $349,000

Poplar Lake Cabin This place is classichardwood floors, pine paneling, vintage craftmanship, wood stove and all ready for YOU to enjoy! Easy access directly off the Gunflint Trail.

MLS # 30465 $189,900

111 Sobanja Lane

214 9th Ave West

458 South Shore Drive

2067 West Hwy. 61 TONS OF NEW UPDATES!!

N Ew G N 2+B/2B home. New flooring I LISt thru-out, new kitchen tile

backsplash, New septic, New bathroom, new laundry room, new mudroom, new exterior paint! Looking for one level living? This is it! Complete with an extra building that was remodeled in 2002. We use it for a party room, you can use it for a guest house, art studio, store, opportunities are endless!

Close to town, and high speed internet is already available at this location! Come check it out today!

Spacious 3 BR/2BA with lage kitchen, new year round sunroom, large closets and a full basement on 5 wooded acres.

Beautiful landscaped lawn has a wildlife pond, perennials and paths with wildflower gardens. Small private neighborhood in a low traffic area abuts State land and is just minutes away from Devil Track Lake and downtown Grand Marais. If you’re looking for one level living with room for family or visitors, this is MLS # 30280 $273,795 the place.

2128 County Rd. 7

93 Pike Lake Road

Owner/Agent MLS 31706 $259,900

Leveaux Ridge Enjoy the parklike setting of this double size (5 acre) lot with a great waterfall.

Excellent building sites and 2 garages for storing all your toys. Buried electric and solid driveway.

MLS # 30599 $224,900

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S. Shore Drive NEw 1079 Charming lakeside 2BR G cabin on 5 acres with 150’ LIStIN

shoreline on Devil Track.

Exterior improvements include half log siding, a wraparound deck and new roof. You’ll appreciate the new wiring, furnace, energy star windows, new propane fridge and a really cool vintage red range. MLS tBD $239,000

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Beautiful country home just 5 miles from Grand Marais.

Main floor master bedroom and laundry room. Open floor plan with stone fireplace and seasonal Lake Superior view.

Stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and attached insulated two car garage. Home is move in ready!

REDUCED MLS #29930 $279,500

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Newly constructed 2 BR rustic home located 6 miles from Grand Marais on a wooded 5-acre parcel.

Home has propane heat, loft, covered porch, pine paneling, cathedral ceiling, cedar siding and new driveway. This is a great starter home or vacation getaway. Septic sites identified for future development. Broker/Owner REDUCED MLS #36032 $119,900

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Features include: master bedroom bath with whirlpool tub overlooking the lake, professional greenhouse (convert to family recreation center), main floor laundry, guest cabin, attached double garage, beautiful gardens, and more.

MLS 31719 $625,000

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Commercial Lots Cedar Grove Business Park

Commercial Industrial Lots - Looking to expand or relocate your business? Cedar Grove Business Park located on the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais has over 30 lots available with city sewer/water/ electric service available. New asphalt roads within the business park and some lots are located with frontage on the Gunflint Trail for added visibility. Lots range in size from .31 acres to over 4 acres and prices range from $10,000 to $60,000. Call for individual lot prices or to get a copy of the survey.

Downtown Grand Marais Prime location commercial lot. High traffic street frontage.

Great foot traffic.

Abuts city hall parking lot with easy access for alley deliveries.

Broker/Owner MLS #31053 $199,900

Land Listings Choice 2+acre parcel in Leveaux Ridge 2nd Addition has spectacular Lake Superior view. Excellent location close to hiking trails, Superior National golf and good restaurants. $74,000 DEvIL tRaCk RoaD/ SoUth ShoRE DRIvE heavily wooded 5 acre parcels located convenient to Grand Marais on blacktop county road with power to road. Lots surveyed and septic sites identified. All lots abut federal land. Broker/Owner.

Prices starting at $54,900

NEw LIStING Looking for complete privacy? Look no further! This property is completely surrounded by Federal Land. Breathtaking views of Greenwood Lake and surrounding valley. Ample wildlife. Beautiful mature trees, use some to make your own log cabin. Access only by ATV. Call agent for more details.

MLS 31703 $139,000

PRICE REDUCED SILvER FoX aCRES. Wooded, 5 acre residential or vacation home building sites.

Adjacent to Federal Land. Some with Lake Superior views, some with open meadows, some with flowing creeks. Private road, underground electric. Cty Rd. 14.

Call today, prices start at $49,000

two PaRCELS oN CoUNty RD. 14. Surveyed 5 wooded acres borders Federal land and is close to the Superior Hiking Trail. New listing - 10 incredible acres with scenic frontage on Kimball Creek. Both parcels have Lake Superior views, power and phone at the street and county maintained road.

5 acres $65,000 10 acres – call for price

waterfront Listings LooN LakE Beautifully wooded lot on over 150’ of shoreline. Private driveway, surveyed and power at road. A great opportunity to build that dream home on on eof the Gunflint Trail’s premiere lakes.

MLS 31726 $220,000 GREENwooD LakE Lakeshore lot with 400’ of shoreline and frontage on the Greenwood River. Located on a quiet bay and adjacent to federal land. Driveway and building pad in place.

MLS 29665 PRICE REDUCED $199,900

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Terry R. Backlund Broker/Owner

Lori A. Backlund Real Estate Agent

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 409 w. 5Th ave. uniT 2 grand marais

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172 e hwy 61 grand marais

9380 w hwy 61 sChroeder

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Affordable 1 Bedroom Great Location MLS# 31729 Price: $57,000

3600+ sq. ft. 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Two Garages - Priced to sell.

MLS# 600010 Price: $229,000

Sprawling 3 Bedroom 2 Bath.

Stunning Croftville view.

MLS# 31545 Price $389,000

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath.

Lake Superior charmer.

MLS# 31496 Price $419,000

1527 Tom lake road hovland

304 1sT ave e grand marais

2068 w hwy 61 grand marais

XXX Tom lake rd Tom lake, hovland

Amazing log cabin on 475â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ft. on Tom Lake.

MLS# 31654 Price $330,000

3 Bedroom 1 Bath. Large lot.

MLS# 31658 Price $139,900

4 Bedroom 3 Bath 2500 sq ft Lake Superior home.

MLS# 31762 Price $444,750

25 acres with Tom Lake view.

MLS# 31692 Price $49,000

855 ClearwaTer lake rd gunflinT Trail

220 w 2nd ave grand marais

319 e 2nd ave. uniTs 1, 2 & 3 grand marais

XXX CTy rd 12 and 5Th sT grand marais

2 Bedroom on 5 Acres. 800 sq ft.

MLS# 31696 Price $109,000

2 Bedroom 1 Bath. Lives large.

MLS# 31693 Price $84,900

Tri-Plex. Live in one and rent the others.

MLS# 31694 Price $169,000

Large lot with lots of options.

MLS# TBD Price $114,900

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www.BacklundRealty.com XXX QuisT rd. loT# 6 grand marais

5 acres, power with potential Superior view.

MLS# 31130 Price $59,500

8/10 7Th ave. w. grand marais

4 Bedroom 4 Bath w/ mother-in-law apartment. B & B potential.

MLS# 31440 Price: $279,000

30 senTy rd. grand marais

209 e. 1sT ave uniT 17 grand marais

Priced l to Sel

2 Bedroom 2 Bath with extra large loft. Superior view.

MLS# 31112 Price $229,900

B & B al ti Poten

1708 e. hwy. 61 grand marais

4 Bedroom 4 Bath plus Studio Apartment 2 Car Garage MLS# 30895 Price $643,000

XX18 e. hwy 61 grand marais

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6 Bedroom 3 Bath, 2800 sq ft MLS# 31618 Price: $299,900

10.59 Acres Incredible Lake Superior Vista MLS# 31065 Price $119,000

XXX5 CTy. rd. 14 grand marais

1663 e. hwy 61 grand marais

Business Opportunit y 5 acres 24 x 12 garage & power MLS# 29977 Price $62,000

3 Bedroom 2 Bath with 10 Unit Motel.

MLS# 30606 Price $299,000

981 e 5Th sT. grand marais

Priced l to Sel

2 Bedroom 2 Bath. 1000 sq. ft. Large Kitchen and Dining.

MLS# 31115 Price $144,900

474X souTh shore drive grand marais

Private 5 acres, driveway in.

South Shore Devils Track.

MLS# 31104 Price $58,900

169 kemo CuT-off rd. slip 06 21 e. wisConsin sT. uniT 210 grand marais grand marais

Secluded Cabin on 500 ft.

16 Acres on Kemo Lake MLS# 30921 Price $269,000

Impressive 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Fully furnished with a strong rental history MLS# 30934 Price $349,000

987 n. devils TraCk rd. grand marais

1470 e. hwy. 61 grand marais

3 Bedroom 2 Bath 2400+ Sq. Ft. MLS# TBD Price: $208,000

5 Bedroom 3 Bath 10 Car Garage.

Beautiful beach front.

MLS# 31434 Price: $449,0000

2608 e. hwy. 61 grand marais

Priced l to Sel

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

15 w. hwy. 61 grand marais

Business Opportunit y

Hughies Taco House Turnkey business opportunity.

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1.4A, 153’ of stunning rock cliff shoreline, which has incredible sound effects and views. Abuts the Gitchi-Gami Trail.

4576 Cascade Beach

1544 E Hwy 61

MLS 31458 $199,900

Year round log cabin; cathedral 1.24 A, 200’ ledgerock 1BR, 1BA cabin with specceilings, wood floors, 3/4 bath, tacular 342’ of shoreline. Great shoreline embedded with bunkroom and attached garage. views and privacy but within Thomsonite stones. Views of 150 ft of shoreline.

Artist Point and the walking distance of town.

Sawtooth Mtns.

MLS 31464 $399,900

MLS 31376 $399,900

MLS 31543 $319,900

NEw

Over 280’ of easy-to-walk shingle/ small cobble beach. Driveway, septic mound, and underground electric already in place.

2942 West Hwy 61 3BR, 2BA home, great views and numerous updates.

Rare opportunity on Thomsonite Beach!

MLS 31383 $612,000

Inland

MLS 30745 $175,000

7362 E Hwy 61

Superb 3BR cabin with 208’ of majestic Lake Superior shoreline on two wooded acres. A real North Shore escape.

MLS 31801 $429,000

Lake

1658 Croftville Rd 3BR, 2BA Lake Superior home with 225+ feet of easily accessible shoreline on a very private lot.

MLS 31377 $489,900

Homes

Rare and accessible 171’ shoreline with beautiful gravel beach minutes from Grand Marais. Level lot, mature trees, driveway and a cleared building area.

MLS 31659 $309,900 Private 11.15A; 7+ A south of 61, 4+ north of 61 AND 318 ft of shoreline! Very heavily wooded lot with mature trees.

MLS 31460 $169,900 Four premium lots along scenic Chicago Bay. 1.17 to 2.18A, 200’ frontage; wooded and private.

MLS 27872 $199,500 - $239,000 New! 2A of outstanding Lake Su-

200 Stonegate Rd 46 Spruce Point Rd 3BR, 3 BA custom designed home on 5.4A. 300 feet of spectacular Lake Superior shoreline with maximum privacy.

2BR, 1BA log cabin. Close to the lake; enjoy private cove, gravel beach and waves crashing on the shore.

MLS 6000012 $855,000

MLS 31705 $269,900

Greenwood Lake

Beautiful year round 2BR, 2 BA home; 4.23A, 324’ shore. Complete utility systems; well, septic, solar, batteries & generator.

MLS 31769 $449,900

Tom Lake

Poplar Lake

Devil Track Lake

3BR cabin with 200’ shoreline.

Propane range, fridge and lights set up for your generator, and lake draw water system.

Spacious 2BR,1BA cabin with 135’ shore just a few feet from the water’s edge. Sleeping loft, screened porch, and full kitchen.

3BR,2BA custom home on 1.5 A with 200 feet of lakeshore! Huge garage and cute 1BR guest cottage complete the package.

MLS 31394 $124,900

MLS 31463 $239,900

MLS 31393 $439,900

Devil Track Lake

4 1-3BR seasonal rental cabins on the south shore of the lake.

Impeccably maintained and private docks and picnic areas.

MLS 31709 $395,000

Devil Track Lake

North Shore of Devil Track Lake with 153’ beautiful shoreline, two cabins, septic system and a drilled well.

MLS 31662 $169,900

McFarland Lake

2BR, 3/4 bath cabin on Arrowhead Trail. Cathedral ceilings, wood floors, lots of windows with 311’ shore on 2.78A.

perior property w/ 200’ of shore and great lake view. Septic sites identified

MLS 31806 $319,900

MLS 31665 $495,000

Poplar Lake

1004 Devil Track Rd

MLS 31231 $329,900

MLS 31702 $299,900

Year ‘round 4 BR home/cabin.

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

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

Detached garage with guest area; new mound septic system.

NEw

Gunflint Lake

120 Brule Valley Trl

MLS 31807 $249,900

MLS 31117 $98,800

Attractive, full cedar long cabin with lots of windows. 5.34 A, 300 ft of frontage, sauna building, detached shower house. BWCAW access

Custom built timberframe built out of cedar, pine and tamarack.

Access to Lost Lake and a private landing on the Brule River.

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Devil Track Lake

Lovely 4BR, 2 BA home located on the coveted south shore. Tons of privacy, lots of sun, guest cabin, garage and more.

MLS 6000024 $439,900

Gunflint Lake

Fowl Lake

3BR 3 BA custom log home on 8A with 340’ sand beach. Two car garage and enclosed year round breezeway.

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

MLS 31754 $599,900

MLS 31725 $149,900

Devil Track Lake

3BR, 2BA home close to town.

98’+ frontage, writer/artist studio attached to the garage.

Reasonable price!

MLS 31562 $280,000

Homes & Cabins

Ng PENdi 98 Solberg Lane

Camp 20 Road

Lovely piece of land abutting Federal land. Minutes from Devil Track Lake. Cabin needs work but property is priced to reflect it.

Charming, craftsman built cabin on 37+ acres. Great trout fishing in No Name Lake is right across the road and Lake Superior views.

MLS 31670 $59,900

MLS 31485 $199,000

37 Hammer Road

Lake and Chicago Bay views.

Garage is a work of art; living space above is one of the best studios or guest quarters imaginable.

MLS 31275 $169,900

3165 E Hwy 61

5.47A, State owned Lake Superior shore across the Highway. Open floor plan, tons of windows, full walkout basement and 2 story garage.

MLS 31304 $249,900

103 Coyote Ridge

Charming one room cabin, just minutes town, on a lovely 5 acre parcel. Complete with a babbling creek!

MLS 30988 $72,900

741 Gunflint Trail

2BR, 1BA needs TLC but when you see the view of the lake and harbor, your mind will go wild with the possibilities.

MLS 31008 $289,900

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5 beautiful acres with great views of Lake Superior. Driveway already in as well as 30 by 30 garage.

MLS 31118 $89,900

401 County Road 14

1612 E Hwy 61

3BR, 2BA home on 10A. Fenced fields and barn. If you like horses or animals, this is the home for you!

2 BR ranch with one car garage overlooking Lake Superior and Croftville Road.

Vaulted ceiling in living room.

MLS 31299 $229,900

MLS 30980 $89,900

4695 E Hwy 61

3BR,2BA on 5+A. with great Lake Superior views. Wooded, peaceful and private, 15 minutes from town.

MLS 31225 $259,900

5 County Road 44

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

MLS 31255 $299,900

3005 W Hwy 61

2BR home; energy efficient with minimal maintenance. 10+A with great Lake Superior views and spacious attached two car garage.

MLS 31298 $229,900

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2BR,1BA; 5A with gardens and mature trees. 2 car garage, workshop and 2 BR guest cabin. Open floor plan, lots of windows.

MLS 31429 $229,900

Arrowhead Trail

Fully insulated log cabin overlooking McFarland Lake on very private 20A. Abuts the BWCAW; close to public water access.

MLS 31180 $169,900

Casper Hill Road

2BR,1BA custom log home.

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

MLS 28297 $185,000

321 1st Ave East

Cute and clean 2BR home; hardwood floors, bay window, energy efficient furnace and brick fireplace.

Private, wooded back yard.

121 Cramer Road

3BR, 3BA, Lake Superior views; 500â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shore on Cross River.

10 x 16 workshop with heat and electricity.

MLS 31523 $169,900

MLS 31575 $229,900

2982 Co Rd 7

Moose Valley Road

206 N Broadway

2-3 BR, large living room, sunny sitting room and attached garage.

Large, fenced in lot and views of Lake Superior,

MLS 31555 $139,900

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406 W 2nd Ave

Conveniently located clean and tidy 1BR, 1BA home priced right!

Ready to go with newer roof, spacious front yard.

MLS 31529 $98,000

North Road

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

MLS 31427 $235,000

1020 3rd Street

40 Taylor Lane

Duplex with 3BR, 2BA upper, charming 1BR, 1BA lower level unit with private entrance, gas fireplace and tons of storage.

Sunny 2BR year round home on 20A. New wood heating system, new gas heating system, and newly remodeled.

MLS 29898 $183,900

MLS 30755 $199,900

1817 County Road 7 2BR, 2 BA on 10A, in the country, but near town. Newer upgrades, large garage with separate work area.

MLS 31179 $229,000

Wildwood Acres

Scrupulously maintained 3BR, 2BA on 1.78A. 3200 sq ft garage includes its own heated car wash bay.

MLS 30861 $329,900

3BR home; high ceilings, new wood floors and full basement on 5A. Abuts Federal land, many gardens and large pole building.

MLS 31333 $194,900

120 8th Ave West

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

MLS 30880 $289,900

4 BR, 3 BA home; 7.76A with lots of room. Partially finished lower level and attached garage.

MLS 29865 $283,500

701 E 5th St

Sunny 3BR home with cathedral ceilings, lots of knotty pine woodwork, open floor plan and in floor heat.

MLS 31611 $163,900

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Condos

MLS 31607 $237,000

Hwy 61 Opportunity

Well constructed and maintained commercial building with unlimited potential in the heart of town.

MLS 31055 $399,900

4th Ave East

.23A, zoned commercial industiral but has Lake view. Convenient to town, great price!

MLS 30871 $89,900

County Road 7

150 – 400’ shoreline, 2.5 – 9.55 acres

1.2A to 34+ acres

9.9 acres and over 900 ft of shoreline.

MLS 31473 $64,900 MLS 29915 $67,500 MLS 29486 $69,900 MLS 30123 $169,900 MLS 31571 200’ shore 2.7A $59,900 MLS 31610 210’ shore 9A $79,900

Bloomquist Mtn Rd,

2 bedroom, 2 bath

Unit 31

1 bedroom, 1 bath

MLS 31138 $229,000

West Bearskin Lake

1.5 – 3A, beautiful shore on BWCAW lake.

Healthy mix of trees, good road access, and electric.

1.5A MLS 31199 $165,000 3A MLS 31200 $295,000 1.5A MLS 31201 $175,000

Bigsby Lake

MLS 31319 $59,900

County Rd 69

Good location and large tract. Power available. Access via logging road and easement off Arrowhead Trail.

Temperance Landing

Log home; 3,000+ square feet, 3BR/3BA. 580’ of shared cobblestone shoreline. Great rental income potential.

MLS 29325 $659,000 Unfinished log home. May purchase unfinished and bring your own contractor, or builder casn finish.

MLS 31743 $245,000 NEW!

MLS 6000025 $117,500

The only private parcel on Chester Lake. 40 acres and 300’ frontage. One of a kind opportunity! MLS 31502 $179,000

MLS 31561 $250,000 MLS 31563 $135,000

108 Gunflint Trail

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

PENDING Trout Lake

Desirable, rare lot on Trout Lake. 2.5A, wooded, 224’ of beautiful unspoiled frontage.

MLS 31581 $118,000

MLS 27325 $259,900

28 North Shore HWy 61 September 2012

MLS 29770 $39,900

County Road 7

5.68 acre residential lot with some Lake Superior views from north end of lot.

120A MLS 30668 $120,900

E Hwy 61

Several 20 acre parcels with electric and phone available. Driveway is roughed in; many building sites.

MLS 29263 $60,000

North Road

13A riverfront property. Many great building sites overlooking the Flute Reed River.

MLS 31554 $54,900

Deeryard Lake Road

40A surrounded on 3 sides by Gov’t land.

Area is abundant with recreational activities!

MLS 29455 $159,900

West Hwy 61

MLS 31230 $54,900

East Hwy 61

2+ A just outside city limits. Easy building site, nice healthy mix of trees and an easy walk or bike ride into town.

MLS 31471 $89,900

Otter Lake Road

120 acres, surrounded by USFS, less than ¼ mile away from Swamp River MLS 31451 $99,900

County Road 14

15.4A, stunning views, subdividing possible.

Year Round 10A with electricity and phone. Abuts Federal land and porvides access to an incredible amount of Gov’t land. MLS 31613 $49,900

Caribou Trail

County Road 67 NEW! 5 acres nicely wooded with a gentle

MLS 31119 $68,900

MLS 30951 $149,000

20 – 40A, year round access, utilities!

40A MLS 31733 $199,900 20A MLS 31734 $99,900 20A MLS 31735 $99,900

20A MLS 29771 $144,900

Chester Lake

1.1 – 7.5 Acres

7 – 120A priced right!

2.76A, 200’ frontage on Hwy 61 in Tofte.

Septic sites identified.

5.84A 10 miles east of Grand Marais. Drive- MLS 30417 $74,900 way in, several nice building sites, power at property line.

County Road 6 2.07A; drilled well, storage shed, sauna and MLS 31109 $49,700 generator system. Abuts Federal land on 2 sides.

MLS 31478 $49,900

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

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

Saganaga Lake

6.13A in a great neighborhood. Private but close to town.

Whispering Pine Trail

MLS 30352 $169,900

MLS 30400 $185,500

MLS 31790 $249,900

MLS 31612 $345,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath

2.34A; 200’ of shore on a great trout lake.. Access from Kemo Cut-Off Road via Trestle Pine Road.

MLS 28867 $54,900

Three parcels 5.34A - 7.11A, close to town, Lake Superior Views.

Unit 7

Kemo Lake

2.6A, 220’ shore, building site and electric.

Use the pop-up while building.

Arrowhead Trail

25A with Lake Superior views as well as 5A, Lake Superior Views! Excellent quiet surrounding hills and ridges. Surveyed into location near town. Survey done, septic three lots for easy subdivision.

MLS 31533 $184,900 sites identified. MLS 31381 $59,900

MLS 31484 $49,900 MLS 31483 $54,900 MLS 31482 $64,900

MLS 31380 $439,000

MLS 30757 $335,000

Pike Lake

Extremely well recognized business with premier downtown Grand Marais location. More land available.

Unit 48

PENDING - MLS 27962 $37,500

Commercial lot in Grand Marais, great price, great location close to Gunflint Trail and Co Rd 7.

Beaver House

Bluefin Bay Beautiful Bluefin Bay! Lake Superior at your doorstep, two award winning restaurants, pools and spa!

Unit 16

MLS 31215 $97,500 MLS 31216 $99,900 SOLD - MLS 30806 $77,900 MLS 31140 $63,900 - $155,000 MLS 31140 10.6A 330’ shore

MLS 31317 $199,900

23A priced over $12,000 lower than county valuation! Endless recreational possibilities. MLS 31392 $29,500

79+A; 700’ shore; maple forest, high ground for building. Just minutes from town.

County Road 48

McFarland Lake 2.9 – 40 acres.

Irish Creek Road

MLS 31426 $59,900

Affordable city lot in Grand Marais at a great price! MLS 31424 $15,000

Devil Track Lake

Tom Lake

Gunflint Trail PENDING - MLS 29652 $64,900 Durfee Creek

West 15th Ave

MLS 31209 $36,900

This mini golf course has a proven track record with loads of yet-to-berealized potential as well. Call now for your private showing.

61.56A of premier recreational land at an absolutely rock bottom price. Wildlife AND access to private fishing lake.

MLS 28517 $32,900 - $199,900

Private 40A surrounded by Gov’t land. Nice forest of mature, 1000’ Swamp River shoreline.

MLS 31697 $124,900 MLS 30638 $188,900

Lost Lake Rd

23 – 200A, great parcels in the woods!

Jackson Lake Rd

2010 W Hwy 61

Land

slope, making for an ideal building site.

MLS 31791 $44,900

NEW! 3.97A with state owned Lake Superior shoreline across highway. Great views and access. MLS 31792 $69,900

Lake Superior View 20+ Acr es Inn at Terrace Point Exceptional quality you must see to appreciate. Great Lake Superior views.

MLS 31713 $239,000 MLS 31714 $239,000 MLS 31715 $219,000

County Rd 70

39.2A, 300’ Flute Reed River frontage. Bordered on west by Judge Magney State Park.

MLS 31108 $54,900

Morgan Road

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

MLS 31192 $119,900 - $199,900

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LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES NEW! WINDSONG DEVELOPMENT OF COVE POINT, Beaver Bay.

Wonderfully maintained condo/townhouse. Provides an opportunity for a couple or family to enjoy ownership in a resort townhome, with a good rental history. 3BR, 3BA, combined living, dining and kitchen area. Views are spectacular and the location perfect for year around activities and recreation. MLS #31744 $299,900.

UNIQUE BUILD SITE. Shared power,

phone, septic, water, and LP ready to hook up. This 8-owner planned unit development provides all the benefits of “condo” ownership, but with the privacy and independence you desire in an individual home. Share 315’ of Lake Superior shore and 8 acres. Great Lake Superior view and very private. MLS #31621 $138,500.

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 $1,495,000.

COBBLESTONE COVE CONDO. Very desirable end Unit #10. Fabulous views of Grand Marais Harbor and Lake Superior from this 2 BR, 3 BA condo. Lovely furnishings included with sale.

Turn key and ready for your vacation. Excellent investment property in Grand Marais. MLS #31750 $325,000 LARGE COTTAGE IN HOVLAND. Original log cottage

lovingly upgraded w/new addition. 289’ gentle ledgerock shore.

5.35 acres. MLS #31527 $649,900.

EAST BAY ONE BDR/DEN. This 1 BR plus den, 1 BA unit has fantastic views of Lake Superior and Artists Point. Excellent rental history. Perfect downtown location. MLS #31437 $249,500.

CONDO AT ASPENWOOD. 3 BR/

EAST BAY SUITES. Lake view studio unit. Excellent

MLS #31164 $349,000.

GREAT PRICE! SPECTACULAR LEDGEROCK SHORE. Prime Lake Superior parcel with

3 BA condo with outstanding Lake views. Two fireplaces. Warm, open living area, large family room, attached garage and large deck. Owner/agent.

LAKE SUPERIOR LOG HOME. 3 BR,

2 BA beautiful stately home with 304’ Lake Superior shoreline. Two detached garages. LR has huge windows, open feeling and stone fireplace. DR opens to wrap-around deck. Gourmet kitchen. One garage has sleeping space and a mancave upstairs.

MLS #31250 $795,000.

HARBOR VIEW SHORES LOT. Outstanding privacy and stunning ledgerock shoreline.

221’ Lake Superior shore. One of only 11 HVS lots.

Private road and underground utilities.

MLS #31136 $379,000.

EAST BAY SUITES UNIT. Beautiful 2-BR with a

walkout to Lake Superior beach. Master BR has fireplace and great views of the Lake. Excellent rental history w/on-site management. MLS #28684 $294,500.

SUPERIOR HOME AND COTTAGE. Lovely 5 BR, 2 BA rambler on 400’ of spectacular pebble beachfront.

Desirable Cascade Beach Road. The entire lower level is new w/2 BR’s, huge living area, walkout to deck and beach. Charming 2 BR, 1 BA guest cottage in private setting near the lake. Managed vacation rental. MLS #30924 $798,500.

LARGE AND PRIVATE - LAKE SUPERIOR. Spectacular 660’ of frontage near the Caribou River.

Very private 5.14 acres, mix of ledgerock/pebble beach. Beautiful bldg. site. Gated private road. MLS #30414 $625,000.

rental income. The studio units produce great income and can provide cost-free ownership. Great view of Artist’s Point, in downtown Grand Marais. MLS #31038 $139,900.

immense westerly views, elevated building site, accessible shoreline. Birch and aspen woods; great Tofte location with easy access. Shared driveway in place.

MLS #31051 $339,000.

ENCHANTING LAKE SUPERIOR HIDEAWAY. Private setting in mature spruce forest, great east views, partial driveway in place, adjoining state land, 204 feet of lake frontage. MLS #30574 $299,000.

LAKE SUPERIOR HOME/CHARMING ROSSPORT, ONTARIO! Architect-designed

custom-built 3 BR/2 BA home on Nicol Island. Upper master suite, two fireplaces, attached garage, great attention to detail.

Great views and 169’ Lake Superior frontage. “Old North Shore” feeling in Rossport! MLS #30941 $425,000 USD.

2 BR/2 BA CONDO AT CHATEAU LEVEAUX! TTremendous views of Lake Superior.

Large comfortable living space with wood burning fireplace.

Completely upgraded. Year round living or investment rental.

Amenities include pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and more.

MLS #30701 $96,500.

PRIVACY, GARDENS AND 250’ LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE. Beautiful custom home

features a gourmet kitchen/dining room, private master suite, private 2 BR guest suite/apt, and hearth stone wood stoves.

Tons of charm; quality detail, privacy, landscaped gardens and views. MLS #29629 $699,000.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES 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.

PRIME DOWNTOWN GRAND MARAIS LOCATION. Hwy. 61 frontage across from the harbor. Great view of the harbor from .55-acre site. Zoning allows for commercial and residential mix.

MLS #30620 $395,000.

GO-FER CABINS. 8 cabins (one duplex) plus 15 trailer home sites. Excellent rental income. Includes 10 nightly campsite lots. Many possibilities for this property in a great Grand Marais location on Hwy. 61.

Property zoned C-2.

MLS #30869 $259,000.

BOAT IN/FLY IN FISHING LODGE. Three rental cabins and

main house at the east end of the BWCAW. Comfy accommodations, boats, motors and equipment. Fantastic views and great fishing on the Border Route lakes.

MLS #30804 $349,000.

LUTSEN COMMERCIAL HWY FRONTAGE. Two acres,

zoned GC. Location, visibility, nice forest, lake view. Includes a third (one-acre) parcel zoned residential.

MLS #30780 $260,000.

LUTSEN/TOFTE AREA LAND. Great Onion River Road property with 5.89 acres and RC zoning that allows many commercial opportunities. Access to sking, hiking and all the area’s recreation fun. Owner/agent.

MLS #30004 $79,000.

TWO PARCELS – PINCUSHION TRAILS. Mature forest, ski/hike/bike trails and access to SHT. One parcel with Little Devil Track River frontage.

MLS #28662 $79,900 - $172,900.

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES QUALITY DEVIL TRACK LAKE LOT Heavily wooded south shore. Easy shoreline,

great views, excellent building site. Power/phone. More lakeshore land available.

MLS #31799 $149,900 NEW! PIKE LAKE LOT. North shore with

great builidng sites, unspoiled views, power/phone.

Easy access from Caribou Trail. Rare lot on this large lake.

MLS #31794 $194,900

CLASSIC CABIN/ E. BEARSKIN LAKE! 244’ shoreline with panoramic view down the length of the lake. 4 BR, 1 BA, deck, wood stove.

MLS #31738 $239,000

LOST LAKE RETREAT. Large lake par-

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

MLS #31687 $189,000.

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 $239,900.

PRIVACY ON LITTLE OLLIE BAY OF POPLAR LAKE. Northwoods

charm. 2 BR/1 BA, sauna, large deck. Adjoins BWCAW. Walk to Banadad Ski Trail. Nightly rental with good history. MLS #31657 $269,900.

CABIN CREEK COVE ON NINEMILE LAKE 2 lakelofts 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. Lakelots start at $105,900.

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 well-maintained cabin, sauna, dock and outhouse. Easy year-round access.

Unique opportunity to own a private wilderness compound! MLS #31513 $824,000

FAMILY CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE Expansive 4 BR, 2

BA cabin tucked in the woods overlooking 250’ of shoreline. Recent addition with lots of bedrooms and lake views. The 2.98 acres has white pine, palisade views and direct BWCA access. MLS #31497 $339,500.

DREAM LAKESHORE PROPERTY! Charming older cabin sits between both Hungry

Jack Lake and W. Bearskin, with 150’ on each. Private location with pristine views. Access to BWCAW from both lakes. MLS #31584 $235,000.

INCOMPARABLE GUNFLINT LAKE. On the premier point between Gunflint

Lake and Magnetic Lake sits a charming cottage with spectacular views. Right on the Canadian border, at the end of the road, the 680 feet of frontage on both lakes has high views, accessible shore, dense conifers and classic boundary waters shoreline. There’s only one like this. MLS #31477 $875,000.

PRIVATE CHARMING CABIN ON GREENWOOD LAKE. 2 acres near

BWCAW with 400’ shoreline and spectacular views. 1 BR cabin with fireplace. Outhouse; 2 septic sites located. A recreational paradise!

MLS #31315 $239,000. REDUCED

LOT ON LOST LAKE. 20+ acres with

680’ shoreline. Premier location with view of the length of the private lake. No public access, gated entrance.

Cabin foundation and sauna pad in. Beautiful woods and views. MLS #31259 $198,500.

2 BR / 1 BA CABIN ON DEVIL TRACK LAKE. Charming cabin with detached garage on north side of lake with 103’ shoreline. Level lot with mature trees. Excellent recreational lake.

Minutes to golf course and to town.

MLS #31342 $189,000.

DEVIL TRACK LAKE PRIVACY. Charming family cabin with wrap-

FAMILY CABIN – BIRCH LAKE.

Family retreat w/2 BR/1 BA, large deck, charming log bunkhouse, 1-car garage. Great privacy, large dock on 150’ shoreline. MLS #31680 $219,900.

HOMESITE WITH DEEDED ACCESS TO LOON LAKE. 5.10 acres.

Heavily wooded and private. Surveyed and septic sites located. Looks over full length of Loon Lake.

MLS #30926 $89,900.

LARGE TOM LAKE PARCEL. 32 acres of maple, spruce and cedar overlooking Tom Lake w/over 662 ft. of frontage. Good seasonal road access.

Covenants in place. MLS #28017 $225,000.

NORTH WOODS ESCAPE / RENTAL.. Custom 2 bdr/2bath home on Poplar

Creek near mid-Trail w/charming features, 4-season porch, large deck. Shared use of Poplar Lake shore with dock. Excellent rental income too!

MLS #30618 $244,900. REDUCED

around windows for superb lake views. 300’ of inviting shoreline, features rare natural boat slip/protective island. Cute bunkhouse at water’s edge. Multi-car detached garage for toys. New septic in summer of 2011.

CLASSIC LOG HOME ON TUCKER LAKE. 3 BR, 2 BA home on 12 acres of the

MAGNIFICENT WHOLE LOG HOME! 3 BR, 2 BA home on 259’ Poplar Lake

MLS #30650 $785,000.

MLS #31358 $329,900.

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 #31382 $584,500.

GREAT POPLAR LAKE LOCATION. Large 2.11-acre parcel, 244’ front-

purest privacy. 980’ Tucker Lake, 300’ Benning Lake, and 200’ Little Iron frontage. Spectacular great room facing the lake. Designer, gourmet kitchen.

SOLITUDE ON WILSON LAKE.

Strikingly beautiful lot on premier Wilson Lake. Great bldg. sites near the lake or tucked around the bluff for gorgeous views. 355’ of shoreline. True peace, quiet and solitude. MLS #30546 $265,200.

SPECTACULAR PRIVATE PARCEL ON LITTLE IRON LAKE. 1000’ shoreline with coves,

age in quiet bay w/charming cabin sitting at water’s edge. Many recent updates, stone fireplace with wood stove. Space to build main house and garage.

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

CABIN ON GUNFLINT LAKE.Part

TWO ISLAND LAKE HIDE-AWAY. Well built,

MLS #31491 $239,900.

of the Summer Home Group leases, this 2 BR, 1 BA cabin has full view of Gunflint Lake and Canada. Screened porch, large open living/dining room.

MLS #31237 $190,000.

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 $235,000.

TOM LAKE FAMILY CABIN. Clas-

sic lake cabin with room for the whole family. Big living room, 2 baths, huge kitchen area with lots of storage.

Solar electric system. Lake water system. Boathouse, shed, outhouse. Private spot with scenic views.

MLS #31037 $137,900.

McFARLAND LAKE LOG CABIN. Cedar log cabin with sauna bldg., guest cabin,

storage bldg. 150’ shoreline. Great view of palisade.

Direct BWCAW access. MLS #28409 $275,000.

SNOWSHOE RUN AT HARE LAKE.

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

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

Lakelots start at $49,500.

MLS #29896 $278,500. REDUCED

secluded cabin, 9 heavily wooded acres w/300’ shore. The Grade Road splits property. MLS #26990 $110,900. REDUCED

BORDER, BEAUTY AND BWCAW. A private

wilderness escape, North Fowl Lake. 2 bdrs, full kitchen, comfortable living room and large deck. Sauna, storage shed and dock. Great privacy, 200’ shoreline, abutting the BWCAW. Water access.

MLS #30184 $199,000.

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

Last of the large lakeshore parcels. Over 320 acres and almost 12,000’ of shoreline on 3 lakes—Harriet Lake, Dam Five Lake and Sister Lake.

Good road, Superior Nat’l Forest surrounding. Priced below appraised value. Other divisions available.

MLS #6000002 $2,800,000.

GREENWOOD LAKE. Driveway roughed in; boulder

terrace built with building site. Second area to build on top of hill with spectacular lake view. Federal land on two sides. Protected small bay for boat and swimmng. Owner/Agent.

MLS #26183 $179,900 REDUCED NEW! LARGE TRACT ON SISTER LAKE. Approx. 69 acres with over 3,000’ shoreline. Many points and bays, great building sites.

Good road access. More land available on adjoining lakeshore. MLS #6000018 $750,000

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HOMES & CABINS AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Built in 2008 and designed to have working shop and garage on 1st level and family living space upstairs. Buyer to finish. Furnace in, some plumbing. Property has kennel permit and access to trails. Great location!

MLS #31752 $149,500.

GREEN LIVING, UNIQUE HOME! Energy efficient Hansel-and-Gretel style

hide-away straw bale house. 2’ thick plaster covered walls, slate and sunflower husk flooring downstairs and wood floors up, custom cherry cabinets. 20 acres, mature cedar forest, adjoins state land. Privacy!

MLS #31722 $159,900.

GRAND MARAIS HOME. 5 BR/3

BA, professionally landscaped on .42-acre corner lot.

Attached 2-car garage and 2-season porch. Truly one level living. MLS #31622 $295,000.

CHARMING 3 BR HOME IN LUTSEN. Walking distance to all

conveniences. New roof and septic system, new deck. Views of Lake Superior.

MLS #31590 $189,500.

HANDCRAFTED SENTY LOG HOME. 5BR/2BA log home with gourmet

kitchen, spacious lower level with walkout, fenced yard and lovely gardens. Great corner lot.

MLS #31576 $359,900.

AFFORDABLE COUNTRY HOME NEAR GRAND MARAIS. MLS#31560 $168,500. SALE PENDING

GREAT STARTER HOME / RECREATIONAL CABIN.Nicely wooded 1-acre

lot. Open living area and 12’ x 14’ attached garage space. Large storage shed, outhouse. Two large patio doors looking out to private woods. Dug well. MLS #31452 $59,900.

A GREAT ESCAPE! Well-built cabin w/40 acres. Full kitchen, bed, living area. Covered deck and extension. Close to Magney State Park and Brule River. Solar electric system.

Seasonal Lake Superior view. Seasonal access.

MLS #31107 $149,900.

GRAND MARAIS HOME W/ APT. 2 BR, 2 BA home in central Grand Marais. Recent and extensive updating, plus newer 2 BR, 1 BA apt. above detached garage. Apt. rental generates good income. Heated workshop/storage building.

Large lot, great harbor view. MLS #30648 $234,900.

GREAT LOCATION NEAR TOWN!

Completely updated 3-BR home on nice lot. New in-floor heat system, partial foundation, kitchen, bath, flooring, insulation, some doors and windows, deck—too much to list here! View of Lake Superior, heated garage, raised-bed gardens.

MLS #30681 $214,000.

COUNTRY HOME IN LUTSEN. 3 BR home on 3.67 acres. Light-filled living and dining rooms. Eat-in kitchen, 1.75 baths. Full basement. Near Lutsen ski hill. Double detached garage. Owner/Agent. MLS #30353 $232,900.

TIMBERFRAME ESCAPE– MOUNTAINTOP SETTING. Stunning views,

privacy and seclusion. Quality timberframe, large windows, expansive deck. Solar power. Walking distance to McFarland Lake and BWCAW. MLS #30582 $187,000.

LAND/BUILDING SITES 217 +/- ACRES OFF CAMP 20 RD. Lovely open land with many ponds and streams. MLS #31645 $217,000.

HOME OR CABIN SITE - GREAT LUTSEN LOCATION. 4.09 acres, power and phone. Walk to landing on

Christine Lake. Adjoins state land.

MLS #31546 $49,900. PRICE REDUCED

5 AC NEAR DEVIL TRACK LAKE. Deep wooded home site just steps from Devil Track DNR access. Enjoy the lake without the high taxes! MLS#31534 $74,900.

80 AC-MISQUAH HILLS. Fronts large moose pond, USFS on 3 sides. Seller to build road. MLS #31472 $239,900.

RURAL HOME SITE.4.9 acres, nice trees, county rd, power/phone, adjoins USFS. MLS #31379 $62,900.

WOODED AND REMOTE ‘40’. Powers Lake Rd close to Tom & Devil Fish Lk. Priced below assessed value. Nice trees, survey. MLS #31397 $55,000.

8 AC HOME SITE. Nice woods, County Rd #14, power/ phone, adjoins USFS. MLS #31481 $47,900.

HOME SITE W/ MEADOW. 12 acres, large garden area, Co. Rd. #14, power/phone, adjoins USFS. MLS #31486 $52,900.

BARKER LAKE AREA. 20 ac, good seasonal road, more land avail. Owner/Agent. MLS #30001 $55,000.

BRULE LAKE AREA. Rare 37 acres near Brule Lk. Yr-rd road, walk to Little Cascade. Owner/Agent.

MLS #31173 $199,000.

PRIVACY HOME SITE. 5 acres, dense woods, dead-end rd, adjoins USFS. Close to town. MLS #30698 $52,900.

DRAMATIC SUPERIOR VIEW. Cliffs of Chicago Bay view, 3 high lots to choose, mature mixed forest, south exposure.

MLS #31060 $54,900.

RECREATIONAL PARCELS. A 40 ac, & adjoining 22 ac off Camp 20 Rd, nice trees, easy access, adjoins USFS. MLS #31035 $42,900/MLS #31036 $32,900.

NEAR DEVIL TRACK. 6 acres, Pine Mt. Rd., quiet & private. Great location. MLS #30768 $55,000.

MAGNEY PARK AREA. 20 acres, good road, nice forest, walk to state park & Brule River. MLS #30699 $44,900.

NEAR SUGAR LOAF COVE. 20 acres, Superior views, pines, yr-rd road, power/phone. MLS #30420 $118,700.

BEAUTIFUL WOODS. 72+ acres, remote privacy in Hovland area. Seller will build driveway. MLS #30072 $159,000.

LUTSEN HOME SITE. Affordable, common areas, easy road access, water/sewer, power. MLS #30066 $44,000.

20 W/ SUPERIOR VIEW. Build home or retreat here, adjoins USFS, walk to state park/Brule River/Superior.

MLS #29662 $69,900.

FIVE AC NEAR TOWN. Ready to build, Croftville location, Superior view, nice forest, RC/Residential zoning.

MLS #29562 $80,000.

20 AC NEAR HOVLAND. Good L.S. view, driveway stubbed in, yr-rd road, power/phone. MLS #28459 $75,400.

THREE LOTS NEAR OBERG MT. Rollins Ridge Plat lots near X/C ski, Lutsen. Superior views, creek, Onion River Rd. MLS #28495, 28496, 30151 From $52,000.

LAND/BUILDING SITES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. 5 acre home site, meadows/

garden area, mature trees. Driveway in, power/phone.

MLS #27248 $59,900.

FIVE WOODED ACRES. Surveyed. Septic and access road in place. Close to Devil Track Lake. MLS #30770 $65,000.

LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS/SUGAR LOAF RD. Red pine/spruce forest. 10+ acres, good road access, power and phone.

Owner/agent. MLS #21603 $74,900

RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE 10 AC ON CTY RD. #14. 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.

80 AC W/ LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS. Mountain top, beaver ponds, creek and Judge Magney State Park on 2 sides.

Owner/agent. MLS#31586 $149,900.

DRAMATIC CASCADE RIVER PROPERTY.

Twenty acres with 660’ on Cascade River. Good road, building site in cedar. Common property at spectacular waterfalls. Association, assessments. Seasonal access. MLS #31332 $109,500.

38+ AC W/ JONVICK CREEK FRONTAGE. Lake Superior Views. Owner/agent. MLS #30070 $250,000.

RESIDENTIAL HOMESITE ON 18+ AC. This property is ready to build w/24’ x 45’ slab in for home w/porch, and a 24’ x 56’ slab for a garage/shop. MLS #30960 $139,900.

40 AC - LOST LAKE RETREATS. Mons Creek flowage with great views and tons of wildlife. Private and secluded location.

Includes deeded access to private lake. MLS #27877 $79,500.

WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION. Nice ‘40’ with good timber and 1000’ frontage on Mons Creek. Great building site. Private deeded access to Lost Lake. MLS #31808 $69,900.

40 AC W/ MONS CREEK FRONTAGE. Easy road access. Good building sites. Mature trees. Deeded access to Lost Lake.

MLS #31103 $79,900.

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Low maintenance assoc. dues and no mandatory mgmnt co. means enjoyable carefree retirement on the Big Lake! tons of space and even more views, this home will wow you. Master Suite with balcony, open kitchen to Great room and Sewing Crafts room, all within minutes of Golf, Fine Dining and Lutsen Mtns!

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incredible Shoreline Sprawls in to the lake, Home has Vaulted ceilings, large windows, hardwood floors, you need only imagine what you can do with the space to make it just right for you! Year round living with detached garage! mLs#31133 $439,000

Lutsen’s Finest Lake home, the focus is on the tremendous views overlooking 300 ft of ledgerock shoreline and sprawling grounds.

Main level living with Spectacular Great room, with the nicest stone fireplace we’ve seen, oriented for nice views of the lake and the fire! Lower level walks out to the lake with two bedrooms and family room. tons of storage, two car garge…this is the perfect retirement home or family home!

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enjoy Lake Views in the Lap of Luxury! well Furnished, Functional Design and rental revenues!

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Driveway in place is tucked in to the heart of Lutsen with 150 ft of VerY nice ledgerock,seasonal creek meandering along the property line. Lots of pines, Super Views!

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LisTen To The biG Lake!

Beautiful Lutsen Lake Superior shoreline. Former owners used to launch their fishing boat from the beach! property includes shared driveway, garage!

mLs#30916 $260,000

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not enough time for a full time place? then this Luxury ¼ share townhome at Surfside is perFeCt! Just come visit when you want and forget about it when you’re gone, this townhome generates rental revenue, and with shared ownership, it’s affordable! $220,000 best priced share on the market, $5k below the rest!

mLs#31488

Location for hikers, walk to Judge Magney State park from your front door! the interior will wow you with Contemporary finishings, Conversational Fireplace, aMaZinG baths, large Master Suite and incredible Custom kitchen…we would not mislead you, this Lake Superior home is it!

mLs# 30676 $429,000 LuTsen sea ViLLas!

rock Skippin’ or toe Dippin’ the Villas are the family getaway resort feel you’re looking for! one, two and 3 bedrms available!!

mLs#29624 $179,000; mLs#26022 ReCenT upGRades! $209,900; mLs#30021 $224,900; or mLs#30675 $279,000 saLe pendinG! mLs #29262 ReduCed! $215,000!

wowZZZeR whaT a CuTe CoTTaGe! expansive Views of the Big Lake! mLs#28661

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450’ of Lake supeRioR soLiTude wiTh a famiLy sTyLe home. mLs#Tba $799,000 spaCious LiVinG on Lake supeRioR!

Ceiling to Floor windows welcome you in to this Lovely townhome at the Best of Blue Fin’s tofte Cove! tons of windows and Views, updated kitchen, lock out unit, Super rentaL reVenueS!

mLs#31361 $574,900

new! posT CaRd peRfeCT Views!

enjoy Lake Superior Seclusion on this 6+ acres & over 1000 ft of peninsula shoreline! the nature lover in you will appreciate the peaceful and simple nature of both the wilderness and the Lake. to top it off, you will LoVe the comfy, well maintained year round Lake Superior cabin! use the the cabin as your stepping stone to connect with the Big Lake while sketching your future dream Lake Superior home or keep it forever as your getaway! either way, buy now and lock into a low fixed interest rate with the existing home on an incredible piece of Lakeshore!

$499,000 mLs#31802

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FaMiLY Fun on tHe inLanD waterS oF tHe Great nortHwooDS!

wiLdeRness LiVinG in The midsT of many Lakes, this home will

exceed your expectations! this home is a Stone’s throw to trestle pine Lake and the twin Lakes for Superb fishing! Home features vaulted ceilings in Great room with tons of windows, large kitchen will accommodate your family gatherings at the up north Cabin! mLs#31318 $199,000

GReen LiVinG on GusT Lake! Make this your Lake Getaway

Cabin, it’s all you’ve dreamed of in your up north Lake Cabin…Gust Lake is a Stone’s throw away from the BwCa with year round access and off Grid Living.

Home has guest cabin, new sauna house, and a barn style garage for storage of aLL your toys!

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deLuxe Camp on CaRibou Lake! rustic Lake Living with cabin, log

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#24243 $329,000

outhouse, log shower house and yr round dock on 150 ft of Caribou Lake! white pine, red pine, Spruce, and deep shoreline!

mLs#31096 $225,900 supeR VaLue!

mLs#29855 $389,000

new!

CapTiVaTinG CaRibou Lake home!

exquisiTe LiVinG on Lake ChRisTine in LuTsen! Cedar Shakes welcome those who will recognize the French hand forged hardware on the doors, the German engineered lighting, the Basalt Stone Fireplace Surrounded

by Crafted Ceilings and Douglas Fir Shelving. Guest Cabin Serves well for Deep Contemplation!

Vaulted entry welcomes you in to the foyer and great room with massive fireplace and floor to ceiling windows drawing you to the spectacular lake views of the peaceful Sawmill Bay ofLutsen’s Caribou Lake. Large kitchen perfect for hosting large parties and family gatherings.

a pieCe of hisToRy wiTh a fLaRe To The modeRn on biRCh Lake! Sounds interesting, doesn’t

it? this is one of the Coolest Lake homes we’ve encountered from the custom crafted wood and iron work in the original log cabin to the modern addition with Master Suite and to Die For kitchen!

LakeshoRe Cabin on TaiT Lake Lake in Lutsen. needs interior finishing but the exterior and septic is ready to go! Great potential for the handyman, on a Super piece of Lakeshore!

mLs#28385 $245,000

mLs#31627 $599,000

mLs#31539 $565,000 a must see!

mLs#30482 $499,900

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!

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$355,000 mLs#28694

new! CaRibou Lake View famiLy ReTReaT on 20 aCRes! this home has

mLs#26055 $249,000

ninemiLe Lake home aT The ViLLaGe! Super Bank for the Buck for this Yr round three bedroom home with Great Views of ninemile and shared Lakeshore, a Must See to understand the Great Buy this is!

mL#31678 ReduCed $134,900

GunsTen Lake wiLdeRness Cabin!

Lakeshore Borders Superior national Forest, anD Swallow Lake access, Comfy newer cabin is Surrounded by Gorgeous Mature pines with Sweet Views…end of the road privacy!

mLs#30251 $114,900

ChaRminG fishinG CoTTaGe wiLdeRness LiVinG on The Twin Lakes! Better than camping, this

Deluxe Cottage offers Super views and tonS of privacy, shoreline is Clear and Deep! Lose yourself to the woods and water in this Gem! mLs#26803

ReduCed! $159,900

nice flow for entertaining the masses!

Spacious great room with walk out deck overlooking a hillside of sugar maples, incredibly gorgeous in the fall! Master bedrm suite with captivating views!

Lower level space for family, with three bedrooms and rec room walking out to the huge yard, kids have their own space to romp and run to their heart’s content!

mLs#31439 $369,900

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MoVe in anD kiCk BaCk For SuMMer Fun at Your up nortH HoMe! sTop payinG ouTRaGeous RenT and buy this

super cute tofte home!

Features 2-3 bedrooms, great family room and kitchen, and a four season porch where you can enjoy the sunrises with your coffee in hand! 2 car garage with attached art studio, all on a corner lot!

$149,000 mLs#31517 ReduCed

TReeTop LiVinG on Top of LuTsen!

make This Cabin on 9 aC youR own! Super Spot up the

Cramer road in Schroeder, with nice open kitchen, tons of windows and a wood stove to keep it cozy! nearly new construction, Year round access, electricity and well, just some finishing touches left to do to make this your Special northwoods home!

$134,900! mLs#31158 ReduCed aGain, moTiVaTed seLLeR!

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eVerYtHinG you want in your northwoods Home! Sweet Views in the Midst of a Maple woods, energy efficient, tons of windows and top notch Quality throughout from the Quartz Counters to the Maple hardwood flooring! mLs#29586 $345,000

ReduCed!

with Sweet Garage and 4+ acres!

Great location between Lutsen and tofte, this home has recent upgrades like new flooring, new well and septic and a HuGe deck off kitchen for grilling!

mLs#6000042 $179,000

inspiRaTion up noRTh

with Simple Living! enjoy the peace and solitude with year round access this year round Cottage offers very near to pike Lake outside of Grand Marais! Move in ready, with Some Finishing touches to the upstairs, You will Love this Spot!

mLs#31573 $149,000 ReduCed

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

$279,900 ReduCed

LoG home LoVeRs musT see!

besT buy in GRand maRais! this Mint Home has tons

supeR home supeR VaLue! Located just up the Sawbill

to Brag about! Bright and Cheery interior, incredible kitchen, updated everything, Super Landscaping and a to Die For Deck shaded by mature Spruce, you’re in town with privacy! a Must See home!

trail from Lake Superior, this home is mint condition and move in ready! From the Large master suite with gas fireplace, this Home will wow you once you enter!

Great rm has fireplace, and walks out to a nice deck! terrific landscape & 2 car garage! mLs#30771 $210,000

mLs#30087 ReduCed! $259,000

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CaRibou hiGhLands Townhomes aT LuTsen mounTains offers 1-4 bedroom condos and

townhomes with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis court, biking, golfing at Superior national within minutes, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, fishing, kayaking and canoeing…and with the low maintenance, you won’t worry about a Honey Do list, you’ll JuSt enJoY tHe nortH SHore! mLs#31218 $125,000;

mLs#29293 $329,000

Hand Hewn Custom Crafted norway pines welcome you in to the Vaulted Great room and large kitchen, Made for entertaining! Lower level rec room perfect for the kids to romp, and oversized 2 car garage! Honeymoon trail location in Lutsen in the midst of a MuLtituDe of lakes, make this your base camp for wilderness adventure and Fishing! mLs#30208 $425,000

sa L e nG i d n pe GoRGeous home on CaRibou TRaiL $243,000 mLs#31522

awesome LoCaTion on suGaR beaCh dRiVe in tofte, a stone’s throw to Lake Superior beach! Move in ready vacation home with rental revenue or make it your year round home! Guest cabingenerates rental revenues too.

mLs#30587 $169,000

musT see inTeRioR! GiVe This home a Look

Mint Condition Move in ready, Gorgeous updated kitchen anD Views overlooking the Creek meandering thru nearly 10 acres of rolling hillsides!!

mLs#31019 $325,000

enjoy Lake supeRioR bReeZes on

the sprawling porch of this newly updated Grand Marais home! Fresh kitchen opening to a light-filled dining room highlights the home.

Family home with garage! Fresh Loaded wiTh fish at Harleys, the angry trout poTenTiaL!Genuine and Java Moose coffee Lake Superior views, you’ll feel a minute away. mLs#31092 $269,900 like you own on the Big Lake!

mLs#30939 $199,000

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Simple Year round living.

Lovely “Depot” building makes a great guest cabin or art studio. Lake Views on a Sweet piece of Land!

mLs#30641 $99,900

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new! CasCade RiVeR 160 aCRes

Seeks wilderness enthusiast for Long term relationship!!

mLs#31732 $179,000 mLs#31143 $94,900 ReduCed! RaRe find TofTe aRea neaR bLuefin bay ResoRT!

30 Ac Along the Little Manitou River! Super Lake Views with Hwy

Affordable Home Sites will Surprise You! wildwood acres

Nearly 10 acres with Super Views and bordering County Land

on Lupin Drive with Mint Condition 5th wheel Move in ready! mLs#30736 $139,900

Shovel Point Views in Maple Forest HUGE Views,

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Super Build Site mLs#29893 reDuCeD $99,000

Wilderness 20 acres on and off Blesner Lake! nice Maple Forest

with some southern exposure, perfect wilderness hiking getaway!

Baptism river very nearby, snowmobile trail at edge of property makes for wonderful summer hiking! Several parcel available from $39,000! mLs#24782

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Lake Superior Views and plenty of elbow room on Hwy 61 in Schroeder! Great for contracting biz, restaurant, You name it!! mLs#31360 $121,000

sChRoedeR aRea neaR CRoss RiVeR: Sugarloaf Road Lake View Sites On the Hillside Overlooking Lake Superior, year round access, electric and affordable! 5 to 12 acres, mLs#25630-32 $33,90039,900 reDuCeD

Suglarloaf Retreats on High Ridge Drive with Nice Lake Views, year round access, electric and Some Super Sites reDuCeD ranging from $39,900, most sites over 10 acres! mLs#25701-04

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Cabins on a gorgeous 10 ac in Lutsen, only a minute to Caribou trail with year round access! Deluxe outhouse & sauna ready for use after fishing one of the tons of lakes within a minute's drive!

bordering Superior national Forest, Boreal Forest with little camping shack in mint condition! Lake access just across the trail!

mLs#31254 $93,500 mLs#27884 $119,900

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61 frontage, borders state land! mLs#24573 $199,000

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Sugarloaf Cove. Yr round access, this little log cabin is the perfect basecamp for your outdoor adventures!

ChRisTine Lake aRea GeTaway Cabins! 2 Deluxe Camp

10 Acres On the Cramer Rd

rolling Maple Forest, Super Building Sites with an even Better price! mLs#29259 $54,900

has tons to offer, a nice little community just up the SawBill trail, Super Location, year round access, electric and Great priCeS! CheCk ouT ReCenTLy ReduCed fRom $52,000 down To $39,900! mLs#27340-24131

LeVeaux Mountain Overlooking Lake Superior In Between Lutsen and Tofte, these sites are Spectacular, don’t overlook them!

Hill top views, many bordering the Superior national Forest this is the outdoor adventurer’s wonderland! one parcel even has a wildLife pond! prices range from newLY reDuCeD $29,000 up to $69,000 Lake Views! mLs#27035, mLs#30560, mLs#26505

Build Site at Johannes Toftey Homestead! Sweet Superior

GRand maRais aRea Lake Views!

TurnAgain Trail near Ski Hill Road with Super Lake Superior Views, nicely wooded lot that has

been “cleaned up” waiting for you to design your Dream Home in this nice area of Lutsen! mLs#31043 $72,000 reDuCeD, SeLLer open to oFFerS!

30 acres in Clara Lake area of Lutsen, recently selectively logged

so you can see what you’re buying, including the great Views of Clara Lake! Year round access, electric, just a great area! mLs#30105 $149,900 reDuCeD

80 acres on the Poplar River! Fly Fishermen and women wake up and see the value! Build a cabin on one of a few sites, enjoy wildlife moose ponds, river frontage and plenty of privacy on this gorgeous piece of land! mLs#30714 $149,900

Eagle Mountain Views at Tait Lake! Gorgeous elevated Build

Views in the midst of a healthy Birch Forest, some Mature Spruce Just above Blue Fin Bay on Lake Superior! mLs#29767 $94,900

Site among the white pines! Yr rd access and electric, with access to tait Lake! mLs#29788 $89,900 Great price!

Toftevaag Overlooking Lake Superior Some of the Best Value

Superior National Golf Course HomeSite Just off the 7th Green,

out there for LakeView lots… startingfrom $59,000 with a drilled well, or buy two adjoining parcels for $64,900 each! mLs#24091, mLs#30549 new! Gorgeous Nearly 5 acres Stone’s throw to the Big Lake with Views! $99,900 mLs#31528

LuTsen Lake Views & wiLdeRness Lands!

Super Location up the Mink Ranch Road Between

downtown Lutsen and the Ski Hill we have 40 acres of wilderness for $119,900 mLs#30777 Super 7’s mean Value!10 ac parcels from $40,900 mLs#30774 or smaller sites with community water and septic from $29,900 mLs#24055

Seller Says Give an offer a Shot and see if you can make a Hole in one! mLs#30821 $99,000 reDuCeD awesome price with Community water and Sewer!

Caribou Lake Area Maple parcel nearly 3 acres,

electric and yrrd access! soLd mLs#26744 $39,900

Boundary Waters Nearby this Wilderness Outlot to Tait Lake, with access to tait and Surrounded

by Fed Land! reDuCeD! mLs#24173 $29,900

10 acres on the Honeymoon Trail Great hunting land, hikers dream location, surrounded by Federal Land! mLs#26729 $39,900

Build in Grand Marais Walk to the Harbor from the Quiet Side of Town, a Corner lot with

a meandering creek! mLs#27166 $49,900 aSSeSSMent neGotiaBLe!

Coyote Ridge 5 ac PANORAMIC LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS! Seriously,

these are amazing Views! Just west of Grand Marais, Check it out! mLs#31208 $98,900 reDuCeD aGain, MotiVateD SeLLer

Nearly 15 acres bordering Cascade River State Park!

Super Lake Views, Super location off County rd 7! mLs#31097 $265,000 reDuCeD

Super Lake Superior Views on Birch Drive just west of Grand Marais! mLs#30171 $89,000 soLd

Large acreage outside Grand Marais! 60 acres with year round

access, electric at road, Super price of $99,000 mLs#25923

WILD FEELING but still very

near Grand Marais these Cty rd 7 LakeView lots are Sweet, Come and See! mLs#25633 reDuCeD $39,900-89,900 with Driveway in place and cleared build site!

Pike Lake Road, a Hop Skip and a Jump to pike Lake! 10 acre ridgetop Views of Surrounding Federal Lands ranging from mLs#26648-26627 $57,900-79,900

10 aCRes wiTh niCe GaRaGe,

a Great Base Camp in Schroeder! Yr round access, a Skip from the Superior national Hiking trail!

mLs#31531 $104,900

inLanD Lake LanD reaDY to BuiLD! Opportunity for Dock on Caribou Lake! it’s narrow,it’s a

little steep, but it’s an opportunity to own a buildable lot on Lutsen’s Caribou Lake! mLs#31226 $49,900! BaCk on tHe Market!

Bigsby Lake Adjoins Caribou Lake in Lutsen! wilderness

Lakeshore with 20 acres with easy access from Caribou trail! mLs#30522 $99,000 reDuCeD!

Motivated Seller! Gust Lake

in Lutsen with drilled well and driveway in place, build site is cleared and ready for your cabin! mLs#24313 $144,900

reDuCeD!

Peaceful Oasis on Christine Lake with over 10 acres and

200 ft of shoreline in the heart of Lutsen, enjoy hilltop views of the lake bordering Superior national Forest! mLs#28961 $164,900

Swallow Lake in Isabella

off Hwy 1 on Deep Lake rd, enjoy wilderness Seclusion on a fantastic fishing lake! mLs#30253 $69,900

Finland’s Blesner Lake 20 ac 400 ft shoreline! Super location

in the midst of many lakes, enjoy fishing and hiking your days away from this large site with tons of shoreline! mLs#28237 $56,000

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Call Today!

(877) 664-8777 or (218) 663-8777

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Lutsen Lutsen Real Real Estate Estate Group Group

Using a fundamental business approach for all your real estate needs Lutsen

Gunflint Lodge Fractional Ownership 3 Homes on Gunflint Lake MLS# 25058,25057,25056 $99,000-200,000

Gunflint Trail 14 Pine Marten Way Gunflint MLS#28030 $395,000

Just northwest of Grand Marais off the Gunflint trail on Pine Lake. 3 bedrooms.

Private and perfect!

Call Bruce Kerfoot

Birch Cliff Estates MLS#29863 $249,000

New Construction - be the first owner. Located between Lutsen and Tofte.

3 bdrm 2 bath Lake Superior views

Call Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294

Lutsen

Gunflint Trail

Lutsen Heritage Townhomes $369,000-$399,000

565 Poplar River MLS#28764 $439,000

63 Onagon Lake Rd MLS#30830 $350,000

“designed by noted architect David Salmela and located near the end of the Gunflint Trail with access to Seagull Lake” 4 bdrms 3 bath 192’ shoreline Call Bruce Kerfoot

Tastefully appointed two and three bedroom townhomes with out of this world views. Great Lutsen location. Call today for your private showing.

Three bedroom condominium at Ltusen Resort. Completely furnished and part of the Resort Progam. Call today!

Tofte Gull Harbor 2010 $89,000 furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath Condo on Lake Superior. Great view of the lake with easy access to the coastline

Gunflint Trail 166 Round Lake Rd MLS#29067 $249,000

2.5 acre retreat within walking distance to BWCA. Situated close to hunting, fishing, skiing and more. 2 bdroom,2 bath

Grand Marais 661 Pike Lake Rd MLS#30752 $269,000

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4 bdrm 2 bath 1600 sq ft Log Lodge. Over $100,000 in upgrades. Sincerely, all you need is the key. Great Lutsen Location. Private or vacation rentals in place.

Schroeder 7766 W Hwy 61 MLS#31514 $199,000

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 Trl and Cascade River.

Lutsen 1044 Caribou Trail MLS#31034 $325,000

Historic Home in Schroeder for more than 100 years. Made of huge logs. Some restoration work. Great view of Lake Superior.

Grand Marais 1817 W Hwy 61 MLS#31126 $179,900

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

Very nice.

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Tait Lake Lutsen 16 Osprey Trail MLS#26720 $499,000 Wow! 5 acres and 445 frontage feet and private cove.

3 bdrm, 3 bath with outstanding views. Pure quality.

Located on Tait Lake in Lutsen

Lutsen 10 Log Lodge Lane MLS#29367 $277,000

Cabin on coveted Caribou Lake. New siding, windows,doors, roof, septic, decking and more. 3 bdrm 1 bath

Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior Cliff Houses, Log Cabins Sea Villaa, Poplar River Condos Call Today!

Looking to Purchase or Sell Real Estate check us out at: www.lutsenrealestategroup.com Realtors: Mike Larson 218-663-7750

36 North Shore HWy 61 September 2012

Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7080

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294

Office Administration: Lavona Czaplicki

Featured Property

4170 Cascade Beach Road

Vacant Land

Johannes Toftey The Johannes Toftey homestead provides the owner with carefully crafted declarations and covenants designed to protect the integrity of the project and the investment of the buyers. $67,500+ Tofte Airport These home sites provide some of the greatest affordabilty & convenience in the Lutsen-Tofte area. Just 3 blocks from Lake Superior and 5 minutes from the ski area and golf course. $42,000+ The Heritage Located on the Superior National Golf Course in Lutsen, these lots are all one of a kind with many wonderful features. Great building sites in a convenient location. $98,000+ Jonvick Creek Beautiful home sites in mature maple, spruce and birch forest. Some lots border Jonvick Creek, some have views of Lake Superior – all are convenient to the many recreational opportunities. $60,000+ Heritage Lot 10 BL3 , MLS#29483, $99,000 Tait Lake Pines Secluded Wilderness best describes Tait Pines. Located off the Caribou Trail at Tait Lake - your wilderness retreat remains only 20 miles to Lutsen. $72,500+ Parcel B Sawmill Drive This 2.08 parcel is wonderfully private yet convenient to the Caribou Lake and the Lutsen areas. The entire parcel is covered with beautiful young Maple trees.

Agent/Broker MLS# 24625 $35,000 xxx 342 Rd Large parcels covered in Maples, Birch & mixed forest. Parcel is located on gentle slope. $99,900+ xxxBillie’s Trail 4.9 acres, hilly terrain, views of Tait Lake, abutts Federal Land.

MLS#22981 $105,000 Caribou Hillside Tucked along the north hillside of Caribou Lake, these homesites offer privacy, a private homeowners’ association, larger lot size, a clean forest floor covered in a canopy of beautiful mature Maples. This development is restricted to 20 home sites with lot sizes from 5-15 acres. Prices start at $95,000 Stonegate Road Private Lake Superior lot in Hovland with cobblestone beach. The build site is located well over 1000 feet from the highway. Includes driveway, electric & new septic. (AGENT/OWNER) MLS# 24409 $399,900 xxx Sawbill Trail 120 Acres located up the Sawbill Trail and North of the Onion River.

Large Maples abound on this property. MLS# 27551 $199,900 xxx Mountain Ash Ln Cedar covered hillside overlooking Lake Superior in Lutsen. Perfect opportunity to own acreage in Lutsen. MLS# 29246 $649,000 293 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 Birch Cliff Multiple lots, Carlton Peak and Lake Superior views. $59,500 +

4170 Cascade Beach Road MLS#31601 $1,100,000.00 Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on Lake Superior Private 2 bedroom cottage. Great Room with fireplace, gourmet style kitchen.

Lutsen Real Estate Group 218-663-7750 866-663-7750

Lot 2 Quist Acres-5 acre parcel on Quist Road outside of Grand Marais, healthy forest canopy and Lake Superior Orientation. MLS#30439 $64,900 Lot 5 Quist Acres-5acre parcel on Quist Road outside of Grand Marais, sister parcel to Lot 2. MLS#30440 $59,000 Lot 16 BL6 - 1.54 acres Jonvick Creek Sites, Caribou Trail, MLS#26144, $94,900 Sawbill Trail-41+ acres Tofte, MLS#27551, $199,900 xxx Mile O’Pine-3.30 acres, Gunflint Trail, MLS#30837, $199,900 Whispering Pines-Gunflint Trail, Lot 4 Bl1 Wes Hestrom Trail off Cty Rd 65 4.6 acres, MLS#30441, $74,000 Lot 16 & 17 Tait Lake- Lutsen Two sub divided parcels. Towering White Pines, beautiful buiding sites. MLS#30278 $99,950 Owner/Ag

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Turnagain Trail

Charming Lutsen Home

A mixed forest with views of Lake Superior. Two parcels close to Lutsen, private setting, location, recreation opportunities within your reach. Don’t wait, call today, owner will finance! $57,500 MLS 6000041 $79,000 MLS 6000043

See the inside of this onelevel recently built 3 BD, 1 BA home.

Open concept, breakfast bar, wood floors, & more. Make an offer! Now $139,900 MLS 28687

Architurally designed home with all the amenties inc seperate guest quarters sits at the door of BWCA with endless miles of lakes and trails.

MLS 30503 $959,000

Lake Superior Views Near Lutsen

This 5 A parcel must be seen: stream, pond, waterfall, guest quarters, 3 car garage, fire pit, screen porch & much more. See it now. $279,000 MLS 31375

Great Lake Superior Home Cascade Beach 3 BD 2 BA vacation property inc fireplace, panorama views, owners suite, garage, WID. Must see Lake Superior home. $799,900 MLS 27786

Lutsen Resort Poplar River Condo

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Slopeslide to Lutsen Mountain Ski Area enjoy vacation living with all the amenities of pool, restaurant & more. Income generating when you are away from this 1 BD townhome.

Two properties available now at: $112,900 & 109,500 MLS 29706 & 29846

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Caribou Highlands Resort

2200 sq ft townhome shares 600’ of Lake Superior & 6 acres of land.

Lg kitchen, 2 fplcs, great room & family room for R&R & enjoyment.

Call now! $379,000 MLS 30889

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NEW! MURMUR CREEK PARCELS Located w/in Cascade xc ski trail system, perfect for your cabin.

East Lot 20 acre $65,000 MLS 30585 West Lot 20 acre $55,000 MLS 30584

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Nan Bradley 218-370-8433

Enjoy North Shore living in this 3 BD, 2 BA home. Includes deck for grilling, 6 acres, abundance of wildlife, & easy access to many lakes, trails & BWCA! $229,000 MLS 30959

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Deb Niemisto 218-370-8434

Build your dreams: 1.7 A with stream and waterfall. 200’ shoreline. Bike, golf, hike, ski all at your doorstep. $345,000 MLS 31344

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Lake Superior Lot in Lutsen

Luxury 3BD unit part of Lutsen Resorts income producing property, endless list of amenities, overlooking Lk Superior. Be part of their history $435,000 MLS 31430

Devil Track Lake Rare 2 acre 200’ shoreline lot ready for dream cabin. Only 5 minutes out of Grand Marais finds you enjoying sunsets, loons, and recreation on one of Cook County’s favorite destinations. Only $159,900 MLS 29981

Superior Retreat Great Lake views, bunkhouse, decks, one-level living, open concept $559,500 MLS 29979

Buying, selling or questions?

NORTH SHORE

Office 218-387-2131 • Home 218-475-2359

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Custom Homes Finish Work Framing Additions Kitchen Baths Roofing Siding Windows Garages

Harry Drabik

Insured Licensed Contractor BC#20630518

Here’s a Great Property!

Enjoy almost 8 acres with nice elevation above and near McFarland Lake landing. Building and septic sites are established. Year round access from a public road is another plus. Additional acres are available. There is lots of value in the quality property. This is priced right at $63,900.

Now is the time!

www.NaceHagemannConstruction.com • 218-388-2231

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Call Harry: log cabin, wilderness and north woods specialist.

Drabik@centurytel.net

PERSONALIZED

EXPERIENCED

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SUPERIOR SPLENDOR - AN IDEAL RETREAT

• 4 BR, 5 BA • Luxury Spa Accommodations • 400' Private Shoreline • Guest Cottage

Deborah Nelson, Owner (218) 387-1447 cell: (218) 370-0136

14 Broadway South, Grand Marais Mailing: PO Box 1276, Grand Marais, MN 55604

Judy Motschenbacher, Broker

Visit our webside to see our current listings: www.superiorescapes.info email: dnelson@superiorescapes.info September 2012 North Shore HWy 61 39

Cook CouNTy HigHEr EduCaTioN Providing local access to college education and training on the North Shore The NorTh Shore CampuS 300 West 3rd Street, Grand marais

Workforce Training - Scholarships available!

uPCoMiNg CaLENdar Sept 5

The Write Way: Tools to improve your Writing Skills

The Terrorist Threat 2012

A “Visiting Professor” Event • 5-7pm • North Shore Campus Presenter: Tom Maertens, avid North Shore fisherman and former anti-terrorism/nuclear nonproliferation officer with the National Security Council and State Department. Fee: $15

Sept 11

Basic Computing

5 - 7pm, North Shore Campus Fee: $20 Presenter: Jim Boyd

Sept 26

This 4 session series will cover how to write clearly and effectively for work, school, and overall personal development. The course will be held on Tuesdays from 4-6pm, beginning September 18 at the North Shore Campus. The instructor is Melanie Steele. The course is funded in part from a grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation. Fee: $40

Marketing to Millenials

Lisa Hiebert, Better Business Bureau, Presenter 11:30 am – 1 pm at Cascade Lodge Restaurant Fee: $15 Business Networking Luncheon

Oct 16

Basic Computer Maintenance Jim Boyd 5 - 7pm, North Shore Campus Fee: $20

Oct 31

The Cook County Economy: Not So Hot, and Why That Matters Randy Lasky of Northspan Group and Josh Bergstad of Arrowhead Regional Development Commission.

11:30am - 1pm at Chez Jude Fee: $15

Nov 28

Business Networking Luncheon

Tracy Benson, Location, topic and place TBD Fee: $15

College Planning and Testing Services Interested in going back to school? Are you looking to go to college for the first time? Cook County Higher Education is here to help you explore your distance education options! We can assist you with: • Researching college programs and classes • Applying to colleges and registering for courses • Looking for scholarships and applying for financial aid • Assessment testing and test proctoring • Updating your study, writing and math skills • Tutoring Wanting to take the GED? Do you need a test proctored? Looking to attend college and need to take an accuplacer exam? Cook County Higher Education is the place!

Basic Welding

This 21 hour class is scheduled over two weekends - Oct 20 & 21 and Oct 27 & 28 and will be held in the industrial arts room at CCHS. The instructor is Don Hammer. Fee: $285

guEST LECTurES

Nursing assistant/ Home Health aide

This Lake Superior College 4-credit course begins on October 9 and will follow a Tuesday, Thursday and alternate Saturday class schedule. Classes will be held at the North Shore Campus and North Shore Care Center. The instructor is Mark Abrahamson.

Fee: $741.36 plus books.

Trained Medication administration for Non-Licensed Personnel

This Lake Superior College 2-Credit course is offered on Wednesdays, beginning October 10. Classes will be held at the North Shore Campus. The instructor is Mark Abrahamson. Fee: $475 (includes books).

outdoor Emergency Care

This 100-hour training program is offered through the National Ski Patrol and is a combination of online lecture and onsite skill training. The course begins on October 12 and takes place on Fridays and Saturdays.

The instructor is Mark Abrahamson. Fee: $130

August 30

Native american Learning Styles Dr. Thomas Peacock Grand Portage, 5:00pm

September 20

The November Election: Who’s going to Win, Who’s going to Lose, & Why Dr. Wyman Spano North Shore Campus, 7:00pm

October 18

Passenger Boats of the North Shore Todd Lindahl & the CC Historical Society

7:00pm

Donation Requested. These events are made possible thanks to the generous support of Grand Marais State Bank, Lake Superior Trading Post, Beth’s Fudge and Gifts, Johnson’s Foods, George F. Maruska, and Drury Lane Books.

For more information and course updates, visit our website at http://www.northshorecampus.org. To register for any of these events, please call Cook County Higher Education at 218-387-3411 or email highered@northshorecampus.org.

40 North Shore HWy 61 September 2012

open Computer Lab

Computer Questions? Struggling with using a computer?

Wanting to know how to use the internet? Bring your questions to Cook County Higher Education Open Computer Lab! Open from 5-8pm.

Tuesday, Sept 4th - Streaming Video and Ebooks Thursday, Sept 13th - Ebay and Etsy Tuesday, Sept 18th - Shopping and Reviewing

The academic Warrior: Becoming a Purposeful Learner by dr. robert Pratt Now available for sale at local bookstores and Cook County Higher Education. This book offers tools and tips that help all students learn to study effectively, take notes, make better use of your time, and learn how to study for tests. $18.95 plus tax.