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Festivals, Icons and August Fun In the tiny lakeside community of Grand Marais, where the Northern Wilds office is located, the first weekend in August is the high point of the year. This is the longstanding date of the annual Fisherman’s Picnic, a combination street fair, community reunion and all-around extravaganza that attracts thousands of visitors and former residents. For many, it’s an annual “never miss it” event. It’s followed a week later by another event of equal stature, Rendezvous Days in Grand Portage. This unique gathering has a traditional Anishinaabe powwow as its centerpiece, along with a reenactment of a voyageur encampment on the shores of Lake Superior. Both Fisherman’s Picnic and Rendezvous Days are authentic experiences that reflect the heritage and culture of the two communities. They are also celebrations of summer, a short, sweet season that in August is beginning to slip away. A word of advice, dear readers: Get out there and enjoy it while it lasts.

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The theme of this issue is icons of the Northern Wilds. We serve up a selection of iconic landmarks and people. As always, we also have an eclectic selection of stories and columns. A new writer, Jodi Tervo Roberts, tells how her young family is beating the housing shortage in Cook County by building their own tiny home. Another new writer, Buck Benson, recounts his rafting trip through the Yukon and Alaskan wilderness in 2017. Emily Stone, who is spending the summer roaming throughout Alaska, features a restaurant owner she met in her travels who has ties to her home in northern Wisconsin and the Gunflint

Trail. Kim Casey introduces an Anishinaabe artist who is spending his summer as the artist in residence at Quetico Provincial Park. Peter Fergus-Moore explains why some of the greatest musicians of India perform house concerts in Thunder Bay. Since summer is a time when families dine out, North Shore Dish columnist and mom Maren Webb takes us to some kid-friendly restaurants. Chuck Viren goes to Thunder Bay’s famous Hoito, which is celebrating its hundredth year. We learn how to chill with Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux’s selection of summer mocktails. The ever-resourceful Julia Prinselaar explains how you don’t need to pull weeds from your garden when you can eat them. Javier Serna tops it off with a couple of beer selections from Sleeping Giant Brewery in Thunder Bay. Outdoor lovers will find advice for catching native lake trout in Lake Superior from Gord Ellis. Rae Poynter provides August water cross, drag racing and mud bog events. Elle Andra-Warner tells the mysterious tale of a famous Canadian bank robber who may or may not have died in a plane crash enroute to Thunder Bay. A thoroughly awesome roundup of events and exhibits comes to us courtesy of managing editor Breana Roy. Indeed, there is so much happening in August that you won’t be able to fit it all in. Get to it!—Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt

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“ Inspiring native not native inspired” THUNDER BAY—Shaun Hedican’s Anishnabe paintings and carvings embrace the spiritual traditions of medicine art. What makes these complex creations so compelling is their brazen vulnerability. A member of the Eabametoong First Nation, he is quick to point out that at one time his people were all one nation. And when they were forced onto reserves, many of them lost their way of life. Fortunately for Hedican, he was brought up in an environment where he was able to participate in cultural events that strengthened his connection to the Ojibway people. Hedican’s worldview is shaped by the spiritual teachings of his culture, and he does not see his artistic pursuits as his sole identity. He further explained that in mainstream society, people are expected to choose a profession and that is what they become. Anishnabe people, like all Indigenous cultures, do not separate their activities into narrowly defined occupations. No one is just a teacher, farmer, hunter, gatherer, artist, caregiver or nurturer. Each person possesses all of these qualities in differing degrees. Hedican grew up in Guelph, Ontario. In 2009, he relocated to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. Unwilling to assimilate into the urbanized world born of myths that had disenfranchised his people, Hedican found refuge in his passion for art. He was 30 years old at the time, and after a chance encounter with the director of an art gallery, he cashed in his retirement savings and bought a lawn chair and art supplies. He went back to his residence and began painting. After completing three pictures, Hedican headed downtown with his creations and they were quickly

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Hedican is presently an Artist-in-Residence at the Quetico Provincial Park, and is working on a series of birch bark paintings. They will be on display at the Baggage Building Art Centre in Thunder Bay during the month of August. Hedican was too humble to admit that his instant success was a direct result of his talent. What he would disclose was that his encounters with bigotry had taught him that no matter what he did, there would always be some people that would not accept him because of his race. And as painful as this lesson has been, it freed him from the anxieties many artists experience when they share their work with others. “I knew I lost the fear of being attacked,” said Hedican. His mother, on the other hand, was not surprised by her son’s

live in a more connected way with the land. His work has expanded into carving, printmaking and digital imagery. When it comes to his creations, there are many sources of inspiration. The invaluable Ojibway teachings he has received from the Elders. His grandmother, Margret Hedican, was a gifted artist who lived in Nipigon. She passed away several years ago, but her work is still celebrated by all those fortunate enough to own one of her paintings. The pictographs, birch bark scrolls and beadwork created by Anishnabe peo-

ple. Lastly, the grandfather of Native Art, the world renowned Norval Morrisseau. Hedican is troubled by the way this man’s work has been undermined by stories of his struggle with alcoholism. There is a patronizing belief among those that tell these tales, that their interventions were the catalyst for his success. When in reality, the reason Morrisseau’s paintings are still being sought, is because of his unique ability to convey the spiritual truths of the many worlds he inhabited. Hedican is presently an Artist-in-Residence at the Quetico Provincial Park, and is working on a series of birch bark paintings. They will be on display at the Baggage Building Art Centre in Thunder Bay during the month of August. Anyone interested in learning more about Hedican’s groundbreaking work can check out his Facebook page (hedican.art), or visit: etsy.com/shop/hedican.—Kim Casey

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Let the adventure begin Building a bunkhouse GRAND MARAIS—Thunder cracked, rain poured, and the tent flashed with lightening. We knew we should’ve taken time to secure tarps over our tent, but the rocks, roots and driveway clearing took priority. By morning, water stood like a lake in the corners of the tent, despite our platform. Grateful for the contractor bags we had put our cloths in for the night, we lapped up the water, emptied the contents of our tent into the van, and headed into Grand Marais to use a laundromat. Driving, I recalled the first question of every interview I had after moving here, “Do you know about the housing shortage?” I chuckled to myself. Oh yes. We know. We viscerally know. Randy and I met at Lutsen Resort in 2011, and learned we both dreamed of being self-sufficient…to build a net-zero home, live simply, create memories, travel and enjoy moments. We began helping each other pursue our dreams. We left Cook County so Randy could pursue the education he had always dreamed of. He said it would be healthy for our daughter Addie, to see him go back to school, to learn the importance of an advanced education. He completed his two-year, and took a position with a consulting firm. This winter, significant family events led to our decision to make good on the promise of returning to Grand Marais. Stars aligning, a favorable job opened in his field. Then, the real adventure began. Many current residents shared stories of their living situations in Cook County, where wages are low, cost of living is high and affordable rentals are few: tenting for years, garage attics, basements, and the list goes on. We found a two-month rental (turned

Moving day. Cozy in the truck, heading north from Duluth. | JODI TERVO ROBERTS VRBO—Vacation Rental By Owner—in May): affordable, long-term rentals are rare at best. We looked at home options, finding the expected overpriced fixer-uppers. Land was also overpriced; many wetlands with a lot of red tape and bugs. We concluded to focus on finding wetland free, raw land to self-build our dream offgrid tiny home. Why? Three reasons: finances, lack of contractors on short notice and, underneath it all, a desire to carry out our dream of living green. We put in an offer on land, ultimately rejected in a questionable deal. Randy wrote a letter to the owners and a few days later received a phone call from the brother-inlaw selling the land. We closed in the knick of time—May 14, with our rental ending May 15. With the snow mostly gone, the adventure continued, with a choice to embrace the rough. First, permits…land use, biffy, driveway, building, and a legal 50foot building site because of changed setback laws after this land was divided in the 1980s, unless we wait for a variance. Goal number one, get out of the tent and into an 8x10 bunkhouse. Goal number two, get

Randy teaching our daughter the ropes of building. | JODI TERVO ROBERTS into our actual, super insulated tiny home before the snow falls again. No electricity, no driveway, no building site, thick boreal forest, a tent, a biffy, a one burner stove. A pick, an ax, a chainsaw, our muscles and determination. We worked hard and fast. Waking at 4 a.m., pick and ax, after work, the chainsaw and shovel. Creating moments, right? With words from our little one, “I’ve always dreamed of living in a van,” we sighed relief and excitement. Our anxiety of wondering how she would take living in a tiny home, vanished. Exactly one month after moving onto the property, the thunder rolled again. This time I awoke to a beautiful orange morning sky, “sailors take warning.” There was an eeriness in the air. As my kettle began to boil, the thunder rolled again. Snores from the little one heard between the thunder claps. Aaah,

gratitude. Rain all you want, I thought. I’m nice and dry. The 8x10 bunkhouse roof is now mostly finished, with just trimming left to do. We have windows, chairs and a table. And the most prized possession of all, a real mattress. After that morning cup of coffee, I had a little time to curl up on the mattress, listen to the thunder and watch the storm roll in through our loft window. And so, the adventure continues and moments await.—Jodi L. Tervo Roberts

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A restaurant in Alaska; a heart in Wisconsin; a little spice from the Gunflint Trail HAINES, ALASKA—The town of Haines, Alaska, sits on the shore of one of the longest and deepest fjords in the world. The glacially carved valley of the Lynn Canal, now filled with seawater, is 60 miles long and more than 2,000 feet deep. The snowcapped peaks of the Chilkat Range and Takinsha Mountains dominate the skyline, while densely forested hills fill in the foreground. The Chilkat River flowing through town is famous for its bumper crops of eagles, spawning salmon and brown bears feeding on the salmon. The human story here is equally diverse and interesting, with a rich Tlingit culture, historic Fort Seward, gold mines, film sets and the first intersection of the Inside Passage ferry route and the mainland road system. That junction of land and water routes brought me to this amazing place. My trip on the “poor man’s cruise ship” of the Alaska Marine Highway System concluded when I drove off the ferry into Haines. I was instantly comfortable in this small, laidback town. I met a variety of sourdoughs (people who were born here) and transplants who came looking for adventure. After wandering through the art galleries, cafés and souvenir shops, I headed over to the Fireweed Restaurant for dinner. The boxy old structure is the historic Quartermaster’s building of Fort Seward, where army personnel and their families would come to buy supplies. Inside, honey-colored wood is everywhere—much of it reclaimed from the original shelving boards or cut from the nearby hills. I ordered the special: Israeli couscous with ground lamb, tons of veggies, and an incredible mint sauce. It was delicious. The restaurant’s owner and chef, Adam Richard, grew up in Danville, Illinois, and his journey to Alaska was anything but direct. The next morning I caught him in the middle of making a huge pot of marinara sauce for their signature pizzas. What could have been a basic interview quickly turned into a conversation about mutual friends and shared experiences. After high school, Richard spent a summer working for Tuscarora Outfitters at

Adam Richard, owner and chef of the Fireweed Restaurant, stirring marinara sauce. | EMILY STONE the end of the Gunflint Trail. Since the mile-long Tuscarora Portage is famous for its difficulty, his duties included helping folks carry their gear. One old guy was a regular every summer, and the experienced guides told Richard that the knowledge this old-timer could bestow on a newbie was well worth the effort. After reaching the beach, Richard waited expectantly for some nugget of wisdom or valuable reward. Reaching into his pocket, the kind old man brought out a bright yellow butterscotch candy. Richard still looks back on that summer as one of his best.

After trying out and disliking a mechanical engineering program, Richard moved to Northern Wisconsin and flipped burgers at the Sawmill Saloon in Seeley. He’d always been impressed by television chefs who could cook anything, and grew up admiring his mom’s cooking, too. (Homemade chicken and noodles was his favorite.) Burgers quickly got boring, so Richard stretched the truth a little and landed a job in the kitchen at the now-defunct Telemark Lodge just outside Cable. “The first thing the head chef asked me to do

was make a roux,” Richard remembered. “I asked him, ‘what’s a roux?’ He closed his eyes, took a breath, and proceeded to teach me how to cook.” The northwoods suited Richard well, and he spent his days off fishing out of his jon boat for bass and panfish. “Although there’s a lot of water up here in Alaska, it’s more dangerous and inaccessible than back in the Midwest,” lamented Richard. Despite being able to catch shrimp, crab and salmon for his personal use, and serving three kinds of locally caught seafood

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great numbers of sea lions, killer whales, sea birds and more. “The incredible confluence of wildlife was a tiny glimpse into how it used to be when the natural world was more functional,” he philosophized.

Like many Midwesterners, though, Richard wanted to see more of the world. He moved to Portland, Oregon, and enrolled in the Western Culinary Institute—part of the Le Cordon Bleu network. While that helped him land jobs at a couple of fine-dining restaurants, he still longed for a bigger adventure. One night, he and his geography-major girlfriend were looking at maps. Tracing the paths of mountain ranges, rivers and fjords to their convergence, her finger landed on Haines. Richard looked it up, made one call about a cabin and another about a job, and within 24 hours they were planning their move. Lisa Loberg had recently purchased the Fireweed Restaurant from its original owner, and together she and Richard built it into a local hotspot. As the restaurant’s popularity grew, Richard looked out from the kitchen at the cramped space, crowded tables, and visitors waiting for seating, and began dreaming of what he would do if it was his. Eight years in, he purchased the restaurant from Loberg, blew out a wall, expanded the kitchen, and doubled the available space. Richard’s wife, Amelia, a sourdough he met while volunteering as a DJ at the local radio station, now takes care of the restaurant’s finances, and sometimes works as hostess, too. Richard’s been doing all he can to make sure that the restaurant is a benefit to the community beyond providing amazing food, local beer, and a place to gather. Maybe people do that everywhere, but I attributed his generosity to Midwestern

Despite the incredible setting and the success of his restaurant, Richard and Amelia are on a 10-year plan. Cooking can be repetitive and it requires too much time indoors. The couple has been spending the winters traveling to Italy, Jamaica, and throughout the United States. They own land near his aunt and uncle outside Drummond, Wisconsin. “My heart is still in Wisconsin,” confided Richard. “The northwoods speak a little louder to me and it’s harder to make a go of things up here.” I was happy to hear that I’m not alone in that sentiment. It’s been amazing to see Alaska, but I know I’ll be ready to return to the northwoods at the end of the summer. I’m planning to arrive home just in time for a fall trip into the Boundary Waters… maybe I’ll even do the Tuscarora Portage. An inside look at the Fireweed Restaurant, located in Haines, Alaska. | EMILY STONE values. For one, he employs up to 24 people from April through October. Some are locals; others have just arrived in Alaska seeking a new adventure. He’s even hired a few people who have had trouble being successful in other work. One introverted busboy came out of his shell and ended up as an extroverted pizza cook. Fireweed’s end-of-season party has morphed into a Halloween/karaoke fundraiser for the local radio station. Richard also

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Richard’s still not sure what their next adventure will be, or when it will start. In the meantime, if you happen to visit Haines, Alaska, I highly recommend stopping by the Fireweed for some delicious food cooked by a kindred spirit.—Emily M. Stone

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MOTOR MANIA! Racing events in the northland NORTH SHORE—Summer is in full swing, and that means getting outdoors to enjoy this short and treasured season. In addition to quieter pastimes like hiking or canoeing, the Northland also offers events for thrill-seekers and motor enthusiasts. This month, three different motor events pack in fun, adventure and thrills: the Terrace Bay Dragfest, the Atikokan Mudflings, and the Ely Watercross Race. August kicks off to an exciting start with the Terrace Bay Dragfest. Beginning August 3 and running through the 5th, this annual drag race is held in Terrace Bay, a two-and-a-half hour drive east from Thunder Bay. Begun in 1998 by the Superior Classics Car Club, the Dragfest has grown into a major event, with over 300 competitors and 10,000 spectators each year. While the club serves to foster a love of all classic cars, the Dragfest is focused on muscle car races. These fast-paced races begin on Friday, August 3 at noon, and pick up again on Saturday at 9 a.m. The races on Sunday also begin at 9 a.m, with elimination rounds starting at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 each for Friday and $20 each for Saturday and Sunday. For those wishing to stay the whole weekend, basic camping space is offered for $15 per person, per night. For more on the Terrace Bay Dragfest, visit: superiorclassics.ca.

The following weekend is the Atikokan Mudfling Races. Atikokan is home to the Charleson Recreation Area, an expansive site for all kinds of outdoor sports, from dirt biking to horseback riding. It also happens to be home to Northern Ontario’s longest mud track, the site of the Mudfling races. On August 11-13, dozens of racers will bring their trucks to compete in a muddy race to the end of the track. Drivers can compete at different levels, from open races to those reserved for professionally modified trucks. The goal: to place in the top five of your given class and avoid getting stuck and having to be towed out of the track. General admission tickets for the Atikokan races are $10, with tickets for ages 13-17 and over 65 priced at $5. Children 12 and under get in for free. Present at the Charleson Recreation Area will be food and beverage vendors, as well as a beer garden. For more info, visit: facebook. com/atikokanmudslingers. Another race will be held across the border in Minnesota: the Ely Watercross Race. On August 11 and 12, snowmobile racers will take their sleds to the water for a day of intense hydroplaning on Fall Lake near Ely. Watercross racing is a high-action sport, but one that seems to fit a part

The annual Ely Watercross Race will be held Aug. 11-12. | SUBMITTED of the country with both ample snowmobiles and plenty of lakes. Coordinator Kristi Mattila and her husband were inspired through their own watercross experiences to create an event close to home.

unique in that it offers novice races. Those wishing to try their hand at the sport can pay $20 to enter a novice race. There’s even a canoe race for those who want a gentler experience on the water.

“The Grantsburg race is in its 42nd year. My husband and I got into it and thought, ‘Wow, we should have a race in Ely!’”

Attendees also have the option of upgrading their ticket to a Pit Pass, which lets you meet the racers. In addition to the racing, Ely Watercross will offer an outdoor concert on Saturday night, featuring the band Snakeoil. Camping is also offered onsite, for $20.

Their thought was a good one, and the race has been a success, drawing in not only those well-versed in the sport, but people of all ages and interest levels. On one hand, semi-pro and professional racers compete to win, traveling up to 80 miles per hour on a course of four to eight laps. On the other hand, Ely Watercross is

More information on the Ely Watercross Race can be found on Facebook under the Ely Watercross Association.—Rae Poynter

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RAAG-RUNG: The little concert series that could THUNDER BAY— Imagine a Bruce Springsteen concert in your home, with a few dozen people attending. Or Winton Marsalis, playing a 300-seat auditorium—rather small stuff from what they can command normally. Imagine musicians of this calibre adding your relatively isolated centre to their concert tours. Couldn’t happen, you say? The equivalent of this unlikely event has been going on in Thunder Bay for over 25 years and shows no signs of ending. At least once a year, the Raag-Rung Music Circle has been hosting music and dance concerts in the classical East Indian music and arts traditions. And yes, the artists who perform have literally millions of fans in the Subcontinent and are touring North American venues such as Los Angeles, New York and Toronto; yet, they make a quick stop to appear in Thunder Bay. How is this possible? The longer story is that two local Hindu families, the Naimpallys and Nirdoshes, formed the nucleus of what became the Raag-Rung Music Circle beginning in the 1970s. They used arts connections forged back in India, and began hosting small concerts to showcase the musical arts of India in their adopted homeland. The original concert venue, the Nirdosh family’s renovated basement, was soon outgrown, and the Circle moved its venue to the Bora Laskin Auditorium. For over two decades, Raag-Rung, spearheaded by Inder Nirdosh, mounted well-attended concerts several times a year, entirely on volunteer labour. Given that the Hindu population of the Lakehead amounts to less than .5 percent of the city’s overall population, this becomes the story of the “little concert series that could.” Subcontinental art forms have been raised in the public eye in recent decades, especially with the world class work of the late Ravi Shankar, and such successful mainstream films as Slumdog Millionaire. Indian classical and fusion music is being recognized with significant Grammy (U.S.) and Juno (Canada) awards, as well as Billboard Top 100 citations. In more

recent years, Raag-Rung has reached out to Indigenous artists in Northwest Ontario and featured hoop dancers and local drums in their concerts. In some concerts, audiences get to hear rare instruments. Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt invented his own classical instrument, the Mohan Veena, a hybrid electric guitar/sitar. Another instrument, the jaltarang, is so rare that its use nearly died out: there are only a handful of practitioners left, among them, Milind Tulankar, who almost singlehandedly revived the instrument. Both have played concerts in the Lakehead. But while the concert series, which brings audience members from Duluth as well as far-flung centres in Northwest Ontario, is artistically and financially successful, Inder Nirdosh has felt that RaagRung ought to be a positive, direct force for good in the surrounding community. To that end, he has organized fund-raising events (now the primary activity of the organization). Raag-Rung has funded scholarships and bursaries at Lakehead University and toward cancer research. As well, Confederation College and Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra have been added to the list of beneficiaries. Arguably, music is the food of love, as Shakespeare wrote. The Nirdosh family prepared vegetarian snacks for concert goers for over three decades, but as the series outgrew its humble origins, so too has the demand for tasty Subcontinental food. In the past several years, Raag-Rung has settled at the Italian Cultural Centre in Thunder Bay, with a parallel expansion in the food provided. Specialist chefs have been brought in from Winnipeg, Manitoba, to provide complete meals for some 350 people—leftovers are available to take home. This October 16, Raag-Rung will be presenting the top-level father and son tabla (drum) duo, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee and Anubrata Chatterjee, at the Italian Cultural Centre. Tickets are available at: raag-rungmusiccircle.com. —Peter Fergus-Moore

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100 years of Hoito Finnish food and a whole lot more

The Finnish Labour Temple and Hoito Restaurant, located in Port Arthur. | SUBMITTED

THUNDER BAY— In 1918, 59 people donated five dollars each in “comrade loans” to open a restaurant in the basement of the Finnish Labour Temple at 314 Bay Street in Port Arthur (now part of Thunder Bay). Finnish bush workers wanted an affordable and reliable place to eat when they were in Port Arthur. The success of this venture was not assured. In the eight years previous, many cooperative and private ventures had failed to sustain a restaurant in that location. One hundred years later, the restaurant is still serving a combination of traditional Finnish cuisine alongside restaurant staples such as omelets, hamburgers and roast beef. While May 1 was the official anniversary, the “Hoito 100” celebration has been a summer-long event. There was an employee reunion, where congratulatory cards from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finnish President Sauli Niinstö and his family were on display. There are ongoing “Dinners for the Century,” 14

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The entrance to the Hoito Restaurant. | SUBMITTED weekly specials featuring a dish from a different decade. There is a Hoito 100 raffle where a $20 ticket could get you a handmade sauna, gourmet cookware, or a private dinner for eight people with Finnish chef Kim Palhus. On October 5, the Hoito will host the Finlandia Goes Foodie Hoito 100 Dinner prepared by chef Kim Palhus. Tickets are $100. Hoito 100 commemo-

[TOP LEFT] Even

after 100 years, the Hoito is still serving a combination of traditional Finnish cuisine alongside restaurant staples, such as omelets, hamburgers and roast beef. | SUBMITTED [BOTTOM LEFT] The

Finnish sampler and mojakka. | CHUCK VIREN

To celebrate their 100 year anniversary, the Hoito recently held an employee reunion party. | SUBMITTED rative coffee mugs are also available for purchase at the restaurant.

ple syrup or fruit and come with a variety of sides.

In order to survive all these years, Hoito has had to adapt to the times. While still operated through the Finnish Labour Temple, the Finlandia Association purchased all the shares in 1974 and provides an administrative structure for the restaurant. According to Hoito president Paula Haapanen, the restaurant is “slowly but surely implementing changes to make it a sustainable business in the current restaurant scene.”

Other traditional Finnish dishes are the viili, a Finnish yoghurt; makkara, a Finnish sausage; suolakala, a delicious salt-cured salmon; mojakka, a hearty potato stew with either beef or fish; rosolli, a beet, carrot and apple salad; and piiraka, a rye pastry with rice pudding. Their Finnish sampler includes pickled herring, salt-cured salmon, a beet and apple salad, and rye bread. These dishes evoke northern Scandinavia and will send you home satisfied.

Through all that has changed, there are a number of constants that have contributed to their longevity. Foremost is the food. Breakfasts are iconic at Hoito, and one need to look no further than the thin yet hearty Finnish pancakes that overflow one’s plate. They can be eaten with ma-

Perhaps the greatest reason for Hoito’s success can be found by talking with the employees. Some have worked at Hoito for 20 to 30 years. Generations of families have been employed there. Staff have met and married and continue working side by side. Manager Christine Brezden

explains that they “all get along. We all have each other’s backs. We’re like a big family, a big Hoito family.” The word “hoito” means “care,” and the employees genuinely care for one another. If there is a job to be done, anyone, regardless of their title, will pitch in. That cohesiveness was tested one day in March of 1990 when Rose Turner was hired to work in the kitchen: she was the first kitchen worker who did not speak Finnish. As food orders were called into the kitchen in Finnish, one of Rose’s first thoughts was, “What am I doing here?” Rose said that spoken Finnish conversation sounded like people were shouting at one another. The orders were not written down at the time, and cooks had to prepare the meals from memory. Here, too, the cooperative spirit of Hoito

came through. Some waitresses spoke English and would translate the orders, Rose quickly learned a bit of Finnish, and the other cooks learned enough English to help her out. It must have worked, since Rose is now in her 29th year at Hoito. She will always be known, though, as the employee who broke the Finnish language barrier. One hundred years is a very long time for any business to exist. What is the secret to Hoito’s longevity? Perhaps it is because, as the name suggests, people care. They care about and for each other. Many care about maintaining their Finnish culture. Oh, and a lot of people care about those delicious pancakes.—Chuck Viren

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“Surveys indicate the peak occurred last year,” said Charlotte Roy, DNR grouse project leader. “Grouse populations tend to rise and fall on a decade-long cycle and counts this year are pointing to the peak lasting only one year this cycle. This has occurred before, but it’s always nice when the cycle stays high a little longer.” Drumming is a low sound produced by males as they beat their wings rapidly and in increasing frequency to signal the location of their territory. Drumming displays also attract females that are ready to begin nesting. Ruffed grouse populations are surveyed by counting the number of male ruffed grouse heard drumming on established routes throughout the state’s forested regions. Drumming counts are an indicator of the ruffed grouse breeding population. The number of birds present during the fall hunting season also depends upon nesting success and chick survival during the spring and summer. “If production of young birds is low during the summer months, hunters may see fewer birds than expected based on counts of drumming males in the spring,” Roy said. “Conversely, when production of young is high, hunters may see more birds in the fall.” For the past 69 years, DNR biologists have monitored ruffed grouse populations. This year, DNR staff and cooperators from 16 organizations surveyed 122 routes across the state.

The 2018 survey results for ruffed grouse were 1.5 drums per stop statewide. The averages during 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 were 0.9, 1.1, 1.1, 1.3 and 2.1 respectively. Counts vary from about 0.6 drums per stop during years of low grouse abundance to about 2.0 during years of high abundance. Results this year follow an increase from 2016 to 2017. In the northeast survey region, which is the core of Minnesota’s grouse range, counts were 1.7 drums per stop; in the northwest there were 1.0 drums per stop; in the central hardwoods, 0.9 drums per stop; and in the southeast, 0.9 drums per stop. Sharp-tailed grouse counts down To count sharp-tailed grouse, observers look for males displaying on traditional mating areas, which are called leks or dancing grounds. Comparisons of the same leks counted in both years indicate that counts per lek were down compared to last year in the northwest and statewide. Declines in the east-central region were not significant, likely because fewer leks were counted compared to last year, and loss of small leks does not reduce the index. This year’s statewide average of 9.3 sharp-tailed grouse per lek was similar to the long-term average since 1980. The 2009 average of 13.6 was as high as during any year since 1980. During the last 25 years, the sharp-tailed grouse index has been as low as seven birds counted per dancing ground. The DNR’s 2018 grouse survey report can be found at: mndnr.gov/hunting/ grouse.

Breeding duck and Canada goose numbers improve ST. PAUL— Population counts showed good results for several species of ducks that nest in Minnesota, according to the results of the annual DNR spring waterfowl surveys. “Mallard, blue-winged teal and Canada goose counts were all improved from last year,” said Steve Cordts, DNR waterfowl specialist. “The survey is designed for mallards and our breeding mallard population remains above its long-term average.” This year’s mallard breeding population was estimated at 295,000, which is 38 percent above last year’s estimate of 214,000 breeding mallards and 30 percent above the long-term average measured each year since 1968. The blue-winged teal population is 191,000 this year, 20 percent above last year’s estimate and 10 percent below the long-term average. The combined populations of other ducks such as ringnecked ducks, wood ducks, gadwalls, northern shovelers, canvasbacks and redheads is 207,000, which is 21 percent lower than last year and 15 percent above the longterm average. The estimate of total breeding duck abundance (excluding scaup) is 693,000, which is nine percent higher than last year and 12 percent above the long-term average. The estimated number of wetlands was one percent lower than last year and four percent above the longterm average. Wetland numbers can vary greatly based on annual precipitation. The survey is used to estimate the number of breeding ducks or breeding geese that nest in the state rather than simply migrate through. In addition to the counts by the DNR, the continental waterfowl population estimates will be released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service later this summer.

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Annual Ride celebrates Gitchi-Gami Trail growth TWO HARBORS—The Gitchi-Gami Trail Association (GGTA) hosts its 18th Annual Bike Ride this month on August 18 at 9 a.m. starting at Gooseberry State Park. Cyclists can choose four distances: 8, 28, 34 or 55 miles. Children are free with a paid adult. There will be a tent at the starting point to send off the riders. Adult riders receive a T-shirt and kids get a water bottle. The 8-mile ride will be great for families with a tent, treats, and special events at the turnaround near the Twin Points Protected Access. The scenic Iona’s Beach Scientific and Natural Area is also located there. Visit the GGTA website for details on how to register for the Annual Bike Ride. According to Michelle Pierson, executive director of the GGTA, there were over 120 riders last year. “More than a third of the people chose the 55-mile ride,” said Pierson. She enthusiastically described the 28, 34, and 55-mile options that will all pass through the Beaver Bay rest area where there will be a snack station. This rest area marks the newest segment of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail and connects two previously built sections, creating the longest completed stretch of the trail (17 miles). Pierson described the ribbon-cutting ceremony when this new segment was dedicated this year on May 24. Mayors of both Silver Bay and Beaver Bay attended, along with Erika Rivers, the division director of Minnesota State Parks and Trails. This new trail segment provides a safer crossing over the Beaver River bridge for both cyclists and pedestrians. It also includes a newly paved section along the West Road to get to the previously built

Gitchi-Gami State Trail crosses the Split Rock River mouth at Lake Superior. | ERIC CHANDLER segment that travels up into Silver Bay. Pierson said this new trail gives “spectacular views of the waterfall of the Beaver River” and connects to the Silver Bay stretch that is “really lovely.” The Gitchi-Gami State Trail got state trail designation in 1999 and is owned and managed by the Minnesota DNR. The GGTA is a volunteer non-profit association that advocates for the trail. The long-term goal is an 89-mile paved trail that stretches from Two Harbors to Grand Marais. Currently, 30 miles of trail is complete. The future of the trail depends on funding. Pierson described efforts for new trail segments and improvements over

the next few years. These include projects near Cutface Creek west of Grand Marais, a connector from the Lutsen Mountains ski hill road to the town of Lutsen, and refinements to the trail as it passes through the town of Tofte. The GGTA helped administer a 2016 Gitchi-Gami State Trail Plan Update and Scoping Project. This large and detailed document helps prioritize trail construction and funding. The trail is taking a long time to complete, but new trail sections signal steady forward progress. The GGTA has a great detailed interactive map that shows completed and planned trail segments at their website: ggta.org.—Eric Chandler

ARDC begins paved trail economic impact study DULUTH—The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC) has launched a study to determine the economic impacts of paved trails in Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Zone. ARDC will work with trail stakeholders to systematically use electronic counters to determine the number of trail users on four area paved trails within the Coastal Zone: the Duluth Lakewalk, the Willard Munger State Trail, the Gitchi-Gami State Trail, and the St. Louis River Trail. These counts will be conducted simultaneously with a large-scale trail user survey that will gather information regarding user habits and their impacts on the coastal economy. Results of the trail usage studies and user survey will be analyzed and correlated to develop an accurate assessment of the economic impact of the paved trails. This information can be used to gain support from local municipalities, businesses, adjacent property owners, and other stakeholders; and strengthen requests for funding for trail development, maintenance, and amenities in the Coastal Zone. Residents and visitors should watch for survey stations on the trails throughout the summer. Participants will be rewarded with refreshments and a small gift.

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The study has been funded by Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program, ARDC, the Metropolitan Interstate Council, and the University of Minnesota’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs. More information about the study can be found at: ardc.org/pavedtrailstudy.

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Dear Cook County Residents & Property Owners: We are confused ! No matter what side of the B2B issue you are on, it doesn’t make financial sense. FACT: All the roads in the B2B proposal are already open to any highway licensed Off Road Vehicle. SO what’s the point of supporting the B2B ? Even the US Fish and Wildlife Service had serious concerns about the B2B touring route, saying: “Designation of a trail has the potential to increase visitor conflict by substantially increasing traffic and consolidating travelers into larger packs and caravans.” SO why attract OHV caravans? Our back roads are already open to all highway licensed Off Road Vehicles! Designating and promoting a specific route to attract Off-Road Clubs and Caravans would threaten our primary nature-based tourism of wildlife watchers, photographers, hikers, bikers and berry pickers. Furthermore, with increased traffic and caravans comes an increase in road damage and repairs. Clearwater County was concerned the B2B would result in higher taxes for its citizens due to road repair and public safety costs. They do not believe provisional funding from any outside source would be enough to cover all costs.

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Bears and birdfeeders a recipe for conflict ST. PAUL— Many homeowners enjoy feeding birds, but in bear country the practice often comes with unintended consequences, according to the Minnesota DNR.

And you can plan on that bear and possibly others coming back,” Garshelis said.

One bear could mean several bears

Wildlife managers and conservation officers know that the majority of bear-related calls involve bears destroying birdfeeders after homeowners underestimate how attractive bears find birdfeeders as a food source.

Bears have an innate preference for wild foods, but if frequently rewarded with highly-concentrated human foods, they may grow to prefer that, and then seek out such foods. Mothers then pass this feeding behavior on to their offspring. In a controlled feeding trial, researchers observed that most bears chose black oil sunflower seeds above acorns once they had the chance to try them.

“Bears use a feeding strategy called ‘high-grading’ where they seek out rich patches of concentrated food, and skip over places with low food density,” said Dave Garshelis, DNR bear research project leader. “They also have excellent memories about where they’ve found good sources of food. A birdfeeder is a bountiful source of high-calorie food.”

Bears so conditioned sometimes become very bold. Some have been known to open unlocked car doors, enter open windows and patio doors of homes, push through screen doors, enter livestock pens, raid gardens and stir compost piles—anywhere food is left unattended and unsecured. Such bears become hard to scare away, because they are not only intent on getting the human-related foods, they have experienced no negative consequences from being near people. When behavior escalates to this point, people often become fearful of bears and perceive them as a safety threat.

All about the calories A well-stocked birdfeeder could supply more than 10,000 calories in one place with little effort. Compared to the energy it would take to obtain the same number of calories from scattered patches of wild berries, nuts or insects, bears find it much more efficient to feed at a birdfeeder, especially if the food there is continually replenished.

The DNR does not trap and relocate bears because it is nearly impossible to find a release site in Minnesota where a food-conditioned, traveling bear wouldn’t find another house to frequent. Relocating a bear can also put it in conflict with other resident bears, or disrupt its ability to find natural food sources in a new location. The DNR discontinued the practice of trapping and relocating bears in 1999, and relies instead on the public removing attractants.

In late summer, bears transition into a state of rapid weight gain that prepares them for six months of hibernation. During this time, bears’ caloric needs increase and they can gain three to five pounds of body fat every day, a feeding pattern they continue until shrinking day length and disappearing foods signals them to begin hibernating. “If a bear found an easy meal at your birdfeeder or trash can, chances are it will remember how to find your yard again.

A birdfeeder is a bountiful source of high-calorie food for bears. | STEVE HILLEBRAND

Avoid creating a problem DNR wildlife managers and conservation officers recorded 700 to 900 bear complaints per year by the public in each of the past three years—a slight increase over the past decade. Homeowners most commonly reported damage to birdfeeders and trash cans, and an associated fear of bears being too close to their house. Homeowners are advised to remove the source of the attractant to solve the problem. For example, the solution might be as easy as taking in birdfeeders in the late afternoon. In most cases, removing the food source removes the problem but it may take the bear a few days to leave the area. This is a simple solution, requiring a slight modification in human behavior in order to change the bear’s behavior, or

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better yet, to prevent a bear from becoming food conditioned in the first place, and possibly saving its life. Homeowners can sometimes become frustrated with that simplistic advice and perceive it as a lack of action on the part of wildlife staff. But with relocation not an option, the remaining option is killing the animal—a result wildlife managers and most of the public prefer to avoid. The DNR offers practical tips about avoiding bear conflicts at home and while camping at: mndnr.gov/livingwith_wildlife/bears.

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NORTH SHORE— Navigating Minnesota’s woods and waters with a mobile device is now easier than ever with new digital maps available from the Minnesota DNR. Cartographers in the Parks and Trails Division have recently upgraded nearly all of the maps for Minnesota state parks, state water trails, off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails and public water access sites to geospatial (location-referenced) PDF files (or GeoPDFs for short). State trail and snowmobile trail maps will be available in about a month. “Our new GeoPDF maps are part of our ongoing efforts to improve the visitor experience,” said Erika Rivers, director of the DNR’s Parks and Trails Division. “Knowing exactly where you are at any given time takes away the worry about getting lost, so you can focus instead on having fun outdoors.” The GeoPDF maps are best read with Avenza Maps, a GeoPDF reader app, which is available for free from the Google Play Store (for Android devices) or the App Store (for iPhones). Internet access is needed to install the app and map files, but once they are installed, they do not need internet access or cell phone service to function.

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“The app relies solely on a device’s builtin GPS receiver to track your movement,” Rivers said. “Your location is represented on the map by a small blue dot, which moves as you move.” Instructions on how to download the application and map can be found on the DNR website: mndnr.gov.

Brad Parsons named state fisheries chief ST. PAUL— Brad Parsons, a 31-year fisheries veteran and current central region fisheries manager for the Minnesota DNR, has been selected as the new fisheries chief. He began his new duties Wednesday, July 25. “Brad brings a breadth of valuable experience to this important job,” said DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr. “His years working his way up as a researcher in the field and then serving as regional fisheries manager will help us manage the state’s fisheries in ways that positively serve citizens, natural resources and local economies.” Parsons, a St. Paul Park resident, has been the DNR’s central region fisheries manager since 2010. In addition to managing the region’s eight fisheries offices, he has played a key role in management issues on Lake Mille Lacs, and the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. He also is the agency’s point person with the citizen-based Walleye Workgroup. Parsons began his career at the DNR researching a range of topics including walleye populations, angler harvest and attitudes, wetland ecology and predator-prey interactions. As fisheries manager for the central region he was responsible for an area including Minnesota’s lake country, two major rivers, three major metropolitan areas and trout streams in the south-

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The Live from the Waterfront concert series will continue every Wednesday throughout the month of August. Held from 6-9 p.m. at Marina Park, performers include Shred Kelly, Nick Sherman, Jean-Paul De Roover, Hillsburn, Breabach, Sykamore, Greenbank, Siedd, Ocean City Defenders, and the Pierre Schryer Trio. thunderbay.ca/live

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Festa Italiana will be held Aug. 5-6 at the Italian Cultural Centre on Algoma Street. Enjoy home-cooked authentic Italian cuisine, learn about the city’s Italian heritage, see art and cultural exhibits, and listen to music by national and local performers. There will also be children’s activities, folk dancers and a beer garden, as well as fireworks each night. And don’t forget to enter the prize drawing; you could win a trip for two to Italy. Festival admission is free. italiancc.com The annual CLE Family Fair will take place Aug. 8-12, held from noon to midnight, daily. Activities include Midway rides, games and concessions, live entertainment, cooking demos, a petting zoo, kid’s world, the baby boom contest and creative arts contest. And don’t miss the fireworks at 11 p.m. on Sunday. The fair will be held at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition. Parking is $7. Gate admission and ride wristband prices can be found online. cle.on.ca/family-fair The annual BrewHa Craft Beer Festival will take place at Prince Arthur’s Landing, Aug. 10-11. There will be food vendors, live music, educational talks and demos and, of course, craft beer tastings. Choose between one of three $20 ticket packages, each consisting of four sample tokens and a 2018 collector’s sample glass. This year’s featured breweries include Prospector Brew House, Railway City, Goose Island, McAuslan, Beau’s, Lake of the Woods, Sleeping Giant, New Ontario, and Mill St. Brewery. Tickets can be purchased online. brewhafestival.com Movie Nights on the Waterfront is a series of outdoor, family-friendly film screenings that take place at Marina Park every Friday and Saturday, held Aug. 17-Sept. 1. Movies start after sunset (roughly between 8-9 p.m.) and admission is free. Bring warm clothing, a blanket and a lawn chair and enjoy the show on the big screen overlooking Lake Superior. Concessions will be available. Movies are: The Lego Ninjago Movie, Peter Rabbit, Moana, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Coco, and Sherlock Gnomes. thunderbay.ca/movienights The annual Thunder at the Bay Motorsports Extravaganza will be held Aug. 18-19 at the CLE Grounds. See all types of cars, trucks, racing bikes and sleds, from classics, antiques, jeeps and works in progress, to imports, rat rods, stock cars and radio controlled cars. There will be live entertainment by Rebel Spirit and One Floor Down, tire burn outs, ice racers, slalom races, food and merchandise vendors, inflatables, a pancake breakfast, displays, a fashion show by Hey Sailor, and demos of various metal-working techniques for DIY auto enthusiasts. Admission is $2 a day; children under 10 are free. cle.on.ca/thunder-at-the-bay The 7th annual Ribfest will take place Aug. 24-26 in the Waterfront District. This free, family-friendly, threeday music and barbecue food extravaganza will feature

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on the North Shore By Shawn Perich Images courtesy of Jim Ericson Jim Ericson has fond memories of the North Shore. When he was growing up in the Twin Cities, his family vacationed on the Shore. They stayed at the former Surfside Resort in Tofte, where he and his siblings played on the rocks along the Lake Superior shore. “It was the highlight of our summer,” he says. When Surfside closed in the early 2000s, Ericson felt an urge to learn more about the North Shore’s history, especially the Mom and Pop resorts that once dotted the shoreline. His mother was a long-time collector of post cards, so perhaps it was natural for him to begin seeking post cards from the former resorts. His fervor for collecting them increased when he and his wife, Laurie, began planning to relocate on the North Shore. That mission was accomplished in 2017 when they moved to Hovland. An early guide to the North Shore, then famed as “Hay Fever Haven of America.”

Ericson now has post cards from dozens of North Shore resorts and landmarks. Last November, he decided to share them with the Facebook world and launched the North Shore Nostalgia page. Less than a year later, he now has over 1,450 followers, some of whom post their own historic images. “I guess I struck a nerve,” he says. Like many folks who know and love

Flute Reed Falls looks different today, because it was dynamited by the Minnesota DNR in the 1970s to improve fish passage. the North Shore, he has nostalgia for the past and an acceptance of the present. The Mom and Pop resorts have been replaced with larger, more corporate facilities that are equipped to accommodate today’s visitors. “I like to see the new development, but hate to see what was lost,” he says. “That’s the two sides of the coin.” The post cards shown in this story are from his collection and feature places from Duluth to the Canadian border. When asked what cards he was still seeking, Ericson says he doesn’t have post cards or memorabilia from Surfside Resort, where his family stayed.

Silver Cliff, prior to the construction of the tunnel there, was a Highway 61 landmark.

“Surfside represents my childhood. I have so many happy, happy memories,” he says. He is also looking for post cards and memorabilia from Hovland. If you would like to see more historic images, visit North Shore Nostalgia on Facebook.

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An early photo of the famed Gunflint Pines along the Gunflint Trail. | SHARON ELIASEN

[LEFT] Fishing shacks and the Coast Guard Station on Grand

Marais Harbor.

[ABOVE] The old border crossing and the “Outlaw Bridge” over

the Pigeon River.

[ABOVE] This pavilion and rustic bridge were located in Duluth’s

Lester Park.

[ABOVE] Duluth’s Incline

Railway began in 1891 and lasted until 1939. It had two lines and originally could carry a wagon with a team of four horses or 250 passengers. [TOP LEFT] An early

rendition of Gooseberry Falls and Highway 61 bridge. [BOTTOM LEFT] The

Reservation River Resort was located between the communities of Hovland and Grand Portage.

There was a time when Thunder Bay was simply a body of water with two cities, Port Arthur and Fort William, along its shores.

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The Beaver House in Grand Marais. | STAFF

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Part of the historic Gunflint Trail sign in Grand Marais. | STAFF

The Northern Wilds is filled with landmarks—interesting and inspiring statues, bridges, buildings and lighthouses. In honor of these familiar sights, we put together some images of our favorites. How many of these landmarks do you recognize?

Enger Tower in Duluth. | VISIT DULUTH

Rocky Taconite in Silver Bay. | STAFF

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Terry Fox Monument near Thunder Bay. | STAFF

Leif Erikson statue in Duluth. | VISIT DULUTH

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The retired Edna G tugboat in Two Harbors. | TOM ARNHOLD

Aeriel Lift Bridge in Duluth. | AMBER CURTIS

Canal Park Lighthouse in Duluth. | JACKIE SCHERER

Pierre the Voyageur statue in Two Harbors. | STAFF

Terrace Bay Lighthouse; a replica of the lighthouse on the Slate Islands. | STAFF

We all know people who stand out because of their contributions to their community. Although they don’t seek accolades, these folks are usually well known locally. Rarely do they get the credit they deserve. No one calls them icons, but that’s truly what they are. What follows are the stories of five such people, who share nothing in common other than a love for the Northern Wilds.

Bud Darling By Joe Friedrichs

If the Gunflint Trail community were compared to Major League Baseball, Bud Darling would be on the same level as Hank Aaron or Joe DiMaggio. In other words, he has serious stature. Darling is the longtime owner of Way of the Wilderness, a canoeing outpost and small café located at the end of the Gunflint Trail, some 60 miles from Grand Marais. Darling has been the owner and operator of the business since 1976. During the past four decades he has witnessed some amazing sights at the end of the Gunflint Trail, most of them rooted in the outdoor playground he calls home. Stories of wildfires and evacuations are there, including the 2007 Ham Lake Fire. There are endless tales involving moose and other critters, including a bear that continually walked on the roof of his business in search of food. Darling describes the scene as a ‘reverse-periscope’ of sorts, where the bear would stare down a vent on the roof trying to see what food was available inside. Then there was the bear that literally wandered inside the End of the Trail Café hoping to score a free sandwich from wide-eyed tourists. “Most of the time you can just shoo them off,” Darling said of his countless encounters with bears near Way of the Wilderness, which is sandwiched between Seagull and Saganaga lakes at the end of the Gunflint Trail. Darling arrived to the Northern Wilds as an optimistic Chicagoan with extensive experience as an administrator of YMCA Camps. He purchased Way of the Wilderness from Rolf and Gail Skrien, who started the business in the 1950s. “I had a long history with the YMCA youth camps,” Darling said. “I was everything from a dishwasher to executive director.” In the late 1970s, Darling completed a Master’s Degree in business administration and obtained a certified public accountant certificate. Throughout the following decade, he practiced accounting in the Chicago area and to this day he remains involved with a number of regional nonprofits in a treasury role, including for the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center, which is located just down the road from Way of the Wilderness.

Bud Darling has owned and operated Way of the Wilderness Outfitters and Trails End Café since 1976. | MARK DARLING Way of the Wilderness has been a family endeavor for Darling. Along with his sons Scot and Mark, the trio operated the business together during the 70s and 80s. Bud’s wife Ruth, who was a surgical head nurse at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, would come whenever possible to enjoy the good life at the end of the Trail. Mark, who remains intricately involved with Way of the Wilderness, said there’s no question who’s still running the show. “Dad is still the boss man up here,” he said with a laugh. “He still goes out checking the campgrounds, doing all kinds of things up here.”

Though certainly an icon on the Gunflint Trail, throughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park, Darling remains humble and is always open to good conversation. When it was explained to Darling that the purpose of this article was to highlight his life and times at the end of the Gunflint Trail, and that he was to be called an “icon,” Darling kept his response low-key.

Darling is not one seeking fame from his business at the end of the Gunflint Trail. He does not strive for political influence or to sway people’s decisions about the way the world operates. With an accounting degree and a life’s worth of work running various camps and outdoor-adventure businesses, he’s essentially a numbers guy who enjoys fresh air. And if that’s not iconic, at the very least it’s remarkably cool.

“Well, I don’t know about all that,” he said, before immediately telling another story about a bear. This one, he explained, crawled into a dumpster and had to be let out by tipping the entire receptacle over. NORTHERN WILDS

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Cindy & Paul Hayden By Ali Juten

Throughout the last 40 years, Lake Superior Magazine has withstood the test of time. Hard work and vision have been key, especially with visionaries like magazine president and publisher, Cindy Hayden and vice president and publisher, Paul Hayden. Cindy first came to work at the publication because her dad, Jim “J.R.” Marshall, needed help running it. He became part owner in 1982 and, though he was a talented writer, he didn’t want to run the magazine. However, Marshall believed in the magazine’s mission enough to ensure it kept going. He gained full ownership in 1984. After spending 15 years in the Twin Cities, Cindy retired from her career at Bell Systems and came home to Duluth that same summer. When she started, she kept the magazine afloat by managing the small, two-person staff with a mere $700 in the magazine’s checking account and roughly 1,800 subscribers. “He needed help, I had skills and training to help. I started coming home and began looking at Duluth through an entirely different viewpoint,” she said. Looking back on the history of Duluth, the 1970s and 80s were a tough time for the city. The economy struggled and the population plummeted by about 15,000 people by 1990. That’s where the mission of the magazine comes in to play. If “Lake Superior Port Cities”, as it was named at that time, could share photos and stories showing positive sides of the community

during such a tough economic time, they could potentially change the attitude of city residents. At this point, Cindy was 34 years of age and had traveled enough to know that Duluth had the potential to flourish again. She saw potential in the magazine as well. In one instance, she recalled that her father had printed 1,800 more copies of the magazine than they needed. He also didn’t have a plan for where they were going to go. So, she packed them up into her Camaro and drove to the Bayfield, WI area to set up a news stand. The cover was of Madeline Island, so it was a perfect gateway into the community. She found that people didn’t know the magazine but, those who saw it liked it. “Folks really welcomed positive things and thinking a whole different way about why they live here. I think we just reinforced why folks were proud of being here,” Cindy explained. When Paul Hayden came along, he was a broadcast producer for a local ad agency and attended a magazine event in the fall of 1984. He and Cindy met then, fell in love, and were married in 1985. “If you looked at the buildings that existed back at that time, buildings all were looking up the hill. All the windows and everything were not focusing at all on the lake. They were focused on Superior Street,” Paul said.

Cindy and Paul Hayden, owners of Lake Superior Magazine. | ALI JUTEN That said, there were a number of things that needed to be done in order to help the magazine grow. First, they increased their frequency from being a quarterly publication to six times per year. Paul, coming from an ad agency, knew that if they wanted to fit into a company’s marketing plan, they needed to be a more regular publication. About that same time in 1987, they changed their name from “Lake Superior Port Cities” to “Lake Superior, giving it a broader range of distribution. While these changes were strategic and have helped their publication flourish to roughly 20,000 subscribers, they have also grown their brand to include the annual Lake Superior Travel Guide, books, maps,

calendars, and other related merchandise. All the while, they have maintained the quality of their initial publication. Their journalistic standards are high, the photography that they print is top-notch, and they are careful that they cover all viewpoints on controversial stories. What it boils down to for Cindy and Paul, though, is their appreciation for the Lake and all that the surrounding areas have to offer. Further, sharing that knowledge and appreciation with others so they, too, can be proud and find value in where they live. “Every morning I wake up looking at 10 percent of the world’s fresh water. That’s a very awesome responsibility,” Cindy said.

Seraphine Rolando By Shawn Perich

If you happen to be in Ely and see a fellow driving a Jeep with a machine gun mounted on the back, be sure to wave. The machine gun isn’t loaded. It’s not even a real machine gun. Instead it is a product of Seraphine Rolando’s ingenuity. “My wife said I couldn’t afford to buy a real machine gun,” he says. “So, I made my own.” Most days in the summer you’ll find the Jeep parked outside the Ely Arts and Heritage Center, which is the site of the former Pioneer Mine. Rolando, along with fellow Elyites John Seliga and Bill Erzar, volunteer at the historic site and offers visitors a window into the past. The Pioneer and other underground mines produced iron ore from the late 1800s into the 1960s. During that era, they were the mainstay of the local economy. Seraphine Rolando poses with his Jeep outside the Ely Arts and Heritage Center. | SHAWN PERICH

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Rolando is too young to have worked in the underground mine, although Seliga and Erzar’s father did. All three can regale visitors with tales of Ely’s past as a community of

hard-working immigrants. A mixture of folks came from Europe to find a new life in Ely. Personal relationships were often defined by ethnicity and religion.

ceased father had wanted to have his ashes shot from a cannon. Could he do it? Rolando agreed and showed up with the cannon at the memorial service.

“In the early years, an Italian didn’t marry a Slovenian and a Catholic didn’t marry a Lutheran,” he says.

“It was by a lake. I touched it off right after the 21-gun salute,” he says. “It was really loud and the woman hadn’t told anyone that it was going to happen. It scared the heck out of everyone.”

Rolando, who is a third generation American, is of Italian and Slovenian descent. During his childhood, Ely had about twice the population it has today. He grew up sledding on streets that saw little traffic, skiing into the mine pit on the edge of town and just plain having fun. He recalls bicycling with boyhood friends to the old LaRue Mine between Ely and Tower, where they used flashlights to explore the underground shafts. He continues to have fun. In addition to a nonworking machine gun, he has a working cannon that shoots two-inch balls. Someone learned he had the cannon and contacted him with an unusual request: Her de-

Down at the mine, the most noise Rolando makes is mowing the grass. The historic site is like his second home. He welcomes visitors. “If the sites closed and I’m down there when someone comes around, I’ll open it up for them,” he says. The mine site is owned by the city of Ely, but the Arts and Heritage Center is a volunteer effort. The love of those volunteers for Ely and its mining history are what keeps it going. The Shaft House is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Tuesday 2-5 p.m. and Friday 3-6 p.m.

Paul Sundberg

Powerful yet serene Lake Superior also has a special appeal for him. As with many photographers, searching out the right light and monitoring the changing weather conditions can make all the difference in getting the perfect shot. More than once, storm and wave photographs increased traffic on his website from 4,000 views a day to more than 100,000.

By Casey Fitchett

Working in and communing with nature is where Paul Sundberg thrives. A man with a passion for helping others to experience the world around them, Sundberg retired in 2010 after a 40-year career with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and continues to pursue professional nature photography today. A native of McGregor, Minnesota, Sundberg’s North Shore connections and relationships run deep. Seven years as the first full-time staff member of Cascade River State Park prepared him for 28 years as the park manager of Gooseberry Falls State Park in Two Harbors. As the manager of Lutsen’s Cascade River State Park, and its first employee through the winter months, he had the opportunity to develop the area’s many cross country ski trails. “It was right when cross country skiing was really becoming popular. We laid out and built all the ski trails that were in the park,” said Sundberg. “We worked with the Forest Service and Cascade Lodge to connect all the trails. It all fell into place with the other resorts creating the connections, too.” After leading the charge at Cascade, the park manager job opened up at Gooseberry Falls State Park. The much larger park provided its own challenges, but Sundberg was ready for the change. Time spent in the

Army’s Military Police had given him the training and confidence to interact with a wide array of people, and prepared him to be “thrown into everything”. “When you’re on vacation, you always run into one person who makes a big impression on you. I try to be that person in people’s lives,” explains Sundberg. “I’d be exploring for moose all the time on my days off, so I knew of a lot of places to send them. They would come back after their day to tell me about their experiences and their faces would just light up.” His professional contributions to the Minnesota State Parks don’t end with his official career. After buying his first camera during his time in the Army, he developed a love for outdoor wildlife photography that he’s used to give back to the park system. Integrating his lifelong devotion to the parks and his pursuit of unique photographs led Sundberg to a philanthropic mission that has earned him accolades. In 2007 Sundberg was awarded the DNR’s Mission Award for his contribution of photos to promote the state parks. His photos have been used in magazines, calendars, postcards, two state park vehicle permits, and a book called North Shore Vision. He received attention from Explore Minnesota as ‘Ranger Paul’, recording a video feature on his 10 favorite campgrounds

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“I can stand on the shoreline for hours just watching Lake Superior and photographing it. Sometimes I’ll catch the sunrise and afterwards I grab a donut from the window at World’s Best Donuts and sit out on Artists’ Point,” laughs Sundberg.

Working in and communing with nature is where Paul Sundberg thrives. | CASEY FITCHETT that ran for three years. Choosing to share his gift and passion also extends to youth photography workshops. Sundberg spends time every spring accompanying Silver Bay fourth graders to Gooseberry State Park and Grand Portage to both introduce them to photography and the area parks. As he teaches in his workshops, capturing the best shot of northwoods wildlife isn’t all luck. Sundberg has taken the time to learn to call moose to attract the bulls during mating season, which has led to 15 moose called in—and a few close encounters. “Moose-calling for photography is definitely the most adrenaline-producing thing I’ve been through,” said Sundberg. “You can’t outrun a moose.”

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When he’s not photographing moose on the Gunflint Trail, peaceful lakes in the Boundary Waters, and ore boats traveling on Lake Superior, Sundberg spends time introducing his three granddaughters to his favorite spots and stays active on his kayak, canoe and bike. “I feel so fortunate to live in an area that has so much public land that is accessible to people,” said Sundberg. “Between all the state parks, Superior National Forest, county and city land we have access to Lake Superior shoreline, miles of all types of trails and hundreds of inland lakes. It is a photographer’s paradise!” More information—including a sign up for his “Photo of the Week”—and examples of Sundberg’s work can be found on Facebook or his website: paulsundbergphotography.smugmug.com.

SAWMILL TOURS Hedstrom Lumber Co. will be offering tours of the Sawmill and Planing Mill

JUNE 19 - AUGUST 24

TOUR TIMES:

“songs for a small planet”

TUES. 12:30-2 PM | FRI. 10-11:30 AM

Saturday, August 18, 7:30 PM

Special group tours available upon request.

Arrowhead Center for the Arts 51 W. 5th St. Grand Marais

$15 aca.tix.com & at the door

Group size limit is 12.

Benefit for NSMA!

THE LUCKY DUTCH

Pre-registration is required.

Call

218-877-7030 for reservations

Thursday, August 23, 7 PM Wunderbar Eatery & Glampground, 1615 W Hwy. 61 No Charge—Donations Appreciated

Bluegrass Sundays August 5 & 12, 3-6 p.m. www.northshorewinery.us

218-387-1272 northshoremusicassociation.com

Tours may be canceled without notice — RSVP required!

202 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen

HEDSTROM LUMBER COMPANY

218-387-2995 · 1504 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN NORTHERN WILDS

AUGUST 2018

By Breana Roy

Art in the Air

The art festivities continue into August, starting with the Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival in Two Harbors, held Aug. 1012. The festival will be held at the P.K. Anderson House at 10 a.m. (3 p.m. on Friday). The Brighton Beach Art Festival in Duluth will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. Later in the month is Art in Bayfront Park in Duluth, held Aug. 18-19.

“Wilderness Scene” by self-taught collage artist Emily Lavalier. She will be attending Art in Bayfront Park. This original took months of work cutting tiny pieces of magazines and animals from recycled children’s books. | EMILY LAVALIER

Also occurring this month, Jamie Harper will exhibit his reclaimed material paintings at Pizza Luce in Duluth. An artist reception will be held Aug. 1 from 7-9 p.m. | JAMIE HARPER

“Sad Eyes” by local artist Shelley Getten. Getten will be at the Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival. | SHELLEY GETTEN 30

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Woodworker Eric Helland will be at the Brighton Beach Art Festival. This dyed blue bowl was created from a silver maple tree that was blown down in a storm in Duluth. | ERIC HELLAND

Photographer John Caughlan captured this image at Gooseberry Falls State Park. His work will be available at Art in Bayfront Park. | JOHN CAUGHLAN NORTHERN WILDS

Earthy Harmonies

EXHIBITS

By Casey Fitchett Finding their musical complement in one another, artists Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo have been performing as a duo on the North Shore for over four years. As LaFond picks the guitar and sings, Grillo finds the harmonies and adds her own melody to the show.

Thru Aug. 5 Fine. (Re)Fine. (De)Fine Faculty Exhibition Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

and three times at the Dylan Fest to raise money to save the historic Duluth Armory. Former cowgirl and “junk artist” Amy Grillo first impressed listeners around campfires and in bars on Minnesota’s Iron Range. The two still say that the inspiration for shows is derived primarily from their audience.

The pair, which frequently appear in print as simply “LaFond and “We enjoy connectGrillo”, shines in acousing with an audience tic style gigs. Both with our original songs their original songs and having them sing and unique renditions along,” said Grillo. “We of their favorite artists LOVE to sing!” are well-received in Gene LaFond and Amy Grillo have been performing as a duo on the Their latest CD revenues like Voyageur North Shore for over four years. | SUBMITTED lease, “The Northland Brewing Company in Sessions”, includes 12 Grand Marais, Cascade venue locations are par for the be evident during their perforRestaurant in Lutsen and Sir course for the musicians. mances. Encapsulating their original songs with a wide arBenedict’s Pub in Duluth. The vibe is best done by borrow- ray of ace backup musicians. “We played in the middle of intimacy of listening room and ing a term coined by a popular Scarlet Rivera is an addition to the St. Croix River on the back five tracks, as is the late Lonhouse concerts makes those 60’s and 70’s country artist. of a large boat to a crowd of nie Knight, Minnesota Music performance opportunities 17 overloaded sailboats an“We would describe our Hall of Famer Willie Murphy, particularly favorite places to chored all around us,” said sound as acoustic with string Dan Lund and Rich Mattson. play. Grillo. “On our last night in harmonies, lyrics and meloThe duo is on the move The musical year also sees Paris last spring we stumbled dies,” explains LaFond. “Amy them traveling around the upon an open mic in an Irish likes the Gram Parsons-coined again in August and will take the stage at Eagle Ridge Restate of Minnesota from pub and sang to a rowdy and term ‘Cosmic American’.” sort in Lutsen on the 3rd, Grand Marais to Ely to the raucous crowd. Gene has also With a heart for fundraising Tettegouche State Park on the Twin Cities and other domes- opened for Bob Dylan in Minopportunities, 50-year mu11th, and Cascade Lodge on tic locales in western Wiscon- neapolis with his friend Larry sician Gene LaFond has perthe 18th. A full list of upcomsin and Florida. When much Kegan.” formed for 30,000 fans at Neil ing shows and performance of the Midwest freezes, the Though they do have a solid Young’s Bridge School Benefit times can be found on their pair has taken their show to base of original compositions, Concert in San Francisco to Facebook page. international destinations like audiences can also expect for raise money for the Bridge France, Panama and Guatemathat Bob Dylan influence to School for Disabled Children la. Unique show stories and

Thru Aug. 11 DefSup Members Exhibition Definitely Superior Art Gallery, Thunder Bay, definitelysuperior.com Thru Aug. 12 Mounties Collection Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Thru Aug. 12 Hazel Belvo & Marcia Cushmore Exhibit Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org Thru Aug. 19 Treasures from Home: An Anthology of Gifts from Collectors Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Thru Aug. 26 In Solidarity: Revolutionary Women of Print Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Thru Aug. 31 Jamie Harper Exhibit Pizza Luce, Duluth, facebook.com/salvagedmedium Thru Sept. 2 Chholing Taha: Every Spirit Tells a Story Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Thru Sept. 2 Payton MacDonald & Kenneth Johnson: Sonic Divide Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Thru Sept. 2 Jonathan Thunder: Suspension of Disbelief Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute.org Thru Sept. 22 A Twenty Year Retrospective: James Brinsfield Joseph Nease Gallery, Duluth, josephneasegallery.com Thru Oct. 20 Children of the Finnish Homestead Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org Thru Oct. 20 Local Artists Featured Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage.org Thru Oct. 28 Chance: Kathy McTavish Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Thru Nov. 2 Pacific Northwest Native Art from the William J. Saul Collection Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma Thru Nov. 25 Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth: Christi Belcourt: A Retrospective with Isaac Murdoch Thunder Bay Art Gallery, theag.ca

Breana’s

PICK OF THE MONTH “Elephant” by Ely artist Dafne Caruso, is part of her Alphabet Animal series; every letter is represented by a specific animal. The series will be on display at Art and Soul Gallery in Ely all month and an open house will be held August 6 from 5-7 p.m. She will also have a show at Crapola! in September. To see more of Caruso’s work, visit: theartcorner.net.

Thru April 2019 Moose of the Bold North: Root River Photography International Wolf Center, Ely, rootriverphotography.com Thru Spring 2019 Quiet Simplicity: Life in 19th and 20th Century America Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.umn.edu/tma

Aug. 4-31

Linda Naughton: Watercolors Lakeside Gallery, Duluth, lakesidegalleryduluth.com

Aug. 4-31

Shaun Hedican: 1st Nation Art Exhibition Baggage Building Arts Centre, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/baggagebuildingarts

Aug. 4-31

Group of Stephen Oil Painting Exhibition Baggage Building Arts Centre, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/baggagebuildingarts

Aug. 6-31

Dafne Caruso Exhibit (Reception Aug. 6 at 5 p.m.) Art & Soul Gallery, Ely, elyartandsoul.com

Aug. 17-Sept. 9

Fragments of the North: Reid Thorpe (Reception Aug. 17 at 5 p.m.) Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org

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AUGUST 2018

Fisherman’s Picnic

T-Shirts $8 Tie-Dyed $12

Sizes: Youth XS-XL Adult: S-3X

Plein Air Grand Marais

Old-Timer’s Gathering Wed., August 1 11 am - 1 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

Bally Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations Fri. & Sat., August 3 - 4 Bally Blacksmith Shop

“Stories of Work & Play in Chippewa City” A presentation by author Staci Drouillard Thurs., August 9 4 pm Chippewa City Church (St. Francis Xavier’s Church)

Belvo | Cushmore: Paintings & Drawings 2018

August 2-5 10 1st Ave. West, Grand Marais Mon. - Sat 10-5, Sun. 11-4 (218) 370-9353

Minnesota’s Largest Gathering of Landscape Painters Join the JHP Art Gallery for a week long outdoor painting competition! September 7 - 14

75 painters Cash prizes in 3 categories: Main Category, Night Paint, and the Quick Paint

An Exhibition of works by Hazel Belvo & Marcia Cushmore

Opening Reception

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

Fri., September 14

Includes all of the competition paintings

Through August 12

5 -7:30 pm

Fragments of the North An exhibition of Oil Paintings by Reid Thorpe

• Live Wolves • Daily Programs

Opening Reception Fri., August 17 5-7:30 pm Exhibit Aug. 17 - Sept. 9

• Featured Films • New Exhibit: Moose of the Bold North

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

“Boundary Waters Boy” A presentation by author Jack Blackwell about his grandfather’s life in the 1900’s in Minnesota Canoe Country Sun., August 19 4 pm

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For more information please contact the Cook County Historical Society

218-387-2883 history@boreal.org cookcountyhistory.org

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OPEN DAILY AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 12 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Daily

AUGUST 13 – OCTOBER 14 1396 Highway 169 • Ely, MN 55731 218-365-HOWL • WOLF.ORG

SUN-FRI 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. SAT 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival, which includes music, food and a craft fair, will be held Aug. 24-25 in Superior. | KARL EVERETT

FISHERMAN’S PICNIC

Company 2nd Battalion, 502nd, 101st Airborne and WWII weapon demonstrations, as well as live music all day, the Bong Book Club bake sale and a military book sale. The show takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost to attend is $5, which includes free museum admission. bvhcenter.org

Aug. 1-5 There’s lots to look forward to at the 89th Annual Fisherman’s Picnic festival in Grand Marais. Activities include bingo, live music, food and artisan vendors, logrolling, the fish toss and loon calling contests, a dunk tank, kiddy rides and games, blacksmithing demos, the Library Friends book sales, a raffle drawing and, of course, the fishburger stand. There will be multiple contests and races, including the Big Fish Contest, sponsored by Buck’s and Northern Wilds; held July 28-Aug. 4. Don’t miss the fireworks over the harbor at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday and the parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday. facebook.com/ grandmaraislionsclub

MID-TRAIL FUNDRAISER

The Military Vehicle Show will feature everything from helicopters to tanks and boats. | SUBMITTED

BEAVER BAY DAZE

Aug. 3-5 Celebrate the town of Beaver Bay with Beaver Bay Daze, featuring three days of family-friendly activities. Kick-off the celebration with live music at The Green Door Friday night, and a Dark Sky

astrological presentation from amateur astronomer Astro Bob. Saturday’s events include the second annual Beaver River Run, a 100-mile motorcycle ride with a tribute to our veterans; an inaugural ATV/UTV ride on the Moose Walk Trail through the Sawtooth Mountains, with proceeds benefiting Beaver Bay’s Night Sky Conservancy; a bake sale with proceeds benefiting the restoration of Beaver Bay’s historic wooden water tower; and a vintage car and motorcycle show. Other activities include a kid’s carnival and coloring contest, a cutest pet parade, farmers market, craft and food vendors, a bake sale and more.

beaverbaymn.com

MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW

Aug. 4, Saturday Visit Superior on Saturday, Aug. 4 for the annual Military Vehicle Show, held at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. This year’s event will feature multiple military vehicles from the Wisconsin National Guard and U.S. Army, and from private collections. There will be a flying UH-1H Huey helicopter, an M-60 tank, an operational Sherman tank, and a boat from the U.S. Coast Guard. There will also be WWII re-enactors from Fox

Aug. 8, Wednesday Support the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department with the annual Mid-Trail F u n d r a i s e r, held at Fire Hall #1 (midtrail) on the Gunflint Trail. This year’s fundraiser will be held from noon-4 p.m. and features a flea market and boutique, followed by a live auction at 1:30 p.m. under the big tent. Don’t forget to buy a raffle ticket to win a handcrafted quilt, donated by the Mid-Trail Quilters. Tickets are $5 each, or three for $10.

CLE FAMILY FAIR

Aug. 8-12 The annual CLE Family Fair in Thunder Bay features all kinds of fun activities, including Midway rides, games and concessions, as well as kiddie rides. There will also be a petting zoo, kid’s world, cooking demos, a baby boom contest, live entertainment, and a creative arts

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AUGUST 2018

Explore the shore! August 18, 2018

18th Annual GGTA North Shore Bike Ride! Learn more and register at: www.ggta.org

GRAND PORTAGE

FREE ADMISSION

RENDEZVOUS DAYS CELEBRATION POW-WOW

AUGUST 10 – 12

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 10:00 am Great Hall - Rendezvous Days Welcome and Arrival (Stone Bridge Singers) 4:00 pm

Bingo (Fire Hall Garage)

6:30 pm

Old Timers’ Softball Game (Women’s GP All Stars vs. Old Timers)

7:00 pm

Pow-Wow Warm Ups Royalty Conest

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 8:00 am

Mixed Softball Tournament resumes, Breakfast (Pow-Wow Grounds), Flag Raising (Grand Portage Honor Guard and Bois Forte) Grand Entry

2:00 pm

Bingo (Fire Hall Garage)

4:00 pm

Raffle drawing (Tickets $1) 1st prize – $599 2nd prize – $300 3rd–10th prize – $100

Grand Portage Veteran Tent will be open all weekend. Grand Portage Community Center will be open for showers Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am to 10:00 am

8:00 am

Mixed Softball Tournament begins

9:00 am

Registration for 1 & 3 Mile Walk-Run (Grand Portage Health Services)

10:30 am Flag Raising (Grand Portage Honor Guard) Walk-Run begins 1:00 pm

Grand Entry Pow-Wow Honoring of Grand Portage Veterans, Flag Raising

2:00 pm

Bingo (Fire Hall Garage)

3:30 pm

Honor Song for Vivan Carlson (all former Royalty are requested to attend)

5:00 pm

Men’s Horseshoe Tournament (Softball Field), Hand Drum Contest

7:00 pm

Evening Grand Entry Pow-Wow resumes

Attention Drum Groups All ceremony requests must be approved by Pow-Wow Committee prior to Grand Entry.

RENDEZVOUS DAYS & POW-WOW

For information contact: Pow-Wow & Vendors Agatha Armstrong: (218) 475-2277

Experience Fun and Excitement! 1-800-543-1384 | www.grandportage.com

AUGUST 2018

BREWHA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Aug. 10-11 Held at Prince Arthur’s Landing in Thunder Bay, enjoy a convoy of food vendors, educational talks and demos, live music and, of course, craft beer. Choose between one of three $20 ticket packages, each consisting of four sample tokens and a 2018 collector’s sample glass. This year’s featured breweries include Trail’s End, New Ontario, Post-Game, Collective Arts, Dawson Trail, Lake of the Woods, Sleeping Giant, Muskoka, and Brickworks Ciderhouse. Also supplied will be Social Lite Craft Cocktails and Wolfhead Coffee. Tickets can be purchased online. brewhafestival.com

24-hour security provided. Not responsible for accidents or lost items. No drugs or alcohol permitted on Pow-Wow Grounds. No pets allowed on the Pow-Wow grounds. Schedule subject to change. No outside raffles.

contest. Entertainers include Rebel Spirit, Helix, Hypnotist Terrance B, The Married Singlemen, Bon Journey and more. Try your luck with the fish pond or get your face painted at kid’s world. And don’t miss the fireworks at 11 p.m. on Sunday. The fair will be held at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition from noon to midnight, daily. Parking is $7. Gate admission and ride wristband prices can be found online. cle. on.ca/family-fair

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

10:00 am Turkey Shoot (Blazes Pit) 1:00 pm

The Fisherman’s Picnic parade will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5. | STAFF

NORTHERN WILDS

Aug. 10-12 Re-enactors from across the U.S. and Canada gather together during the annual Rendezvous Days and PowWow, sponsored by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Visitors and tribal members alike are invited to watch and participate in the ceremonial pow-wow and dances. The event will also include a wide selection of artisan and food vendors, craft demonstrations,

hands-on workshops, recreational activities, a raffle drawing, bingo, music and dancing. The event will take place in Grand Portage; admission is free. visitcookcounty.com/events

LIVE FROM THE ROCK FOLK FESTIVAL & PAJU MTN RUN

Aug. 10-12 Held in Red Rock, Ontario, the annual Live from the Rock Folk Festival is a music and arts festival that is 100 percent run by volunteers. The festival offers world class music on four daytime workshop-style stages, as well as an evening festival concert stage. This year’s performers include Pierre Schryer, Raine Hamilton, Georgian Bay, Hillsburn, Ken Yates, Arley Hughes, Abigail Lapell and Suzie Vinnick. There will be food and drink vendors, an artisans marketplace, morning yoga beside the lake, camping, and a family area with crafts, interactive nature exhibits and a splash pad. Tickets can be purchased at the festival gate or online at: livefromtherockfolkfestival.com. Held in coordination with the festival is the 36th annual Paju Mountain Run on Saturday, Aug. 11. The course is 11.2 km and features a competitive and non-competitive race with multiple divisions. Registration required. redrocktownship.com/pajumountain

BAYFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL

Aug. 10-12 The annual Bayfront Blues Festival in Duluth features more than 30 acts on two stages, making it one of the biggest outdoor music events in the area. Held in Bayfront Festival Park, this year’s performers include Nikki Hill, Ross William Perry, Don Bryant featuring the Bo-Keys, William Bell, Squishy Mud, Curtis Salgado, Johnny Rawls, and Miss Myra Trio. All tickets are sold as general admission and can be purchased online or at the gate. bayfrontblues.com

UNDER THE SPREADING WALNUT TREE ART FESTIVAL

Aug. 10-12 The 24th Annual Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival will take place over the course of three days in Two Harbors and feature more than 25 local and regional artists. Held on the

Radio Waves Music Festival

September 7 - 9 Andrew Collins Trio will perform at Live from the Rock Folk Festival in Red Rock. | SUBMITTED

See re-enactors at the Redezvous Days and Pow-Wow celebration in Grand Portage. | STAFF

grounds of the P.K. Anderson House, the festival will feature booths and artwork of all kinds; photography, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, acrylics and more. Folk musician Thea Ennen will also provide live music on Saturday and Sunday. The festival will take place from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More information can be found on Facebook under “Two Harbors Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival.”

WOODS, WINDS, STRINGS & A LITTLE JAZZ

TORI FINNISH MARKETPLACE

Aug. 11, Saturday The annual Tori Finnish Marketplace in Finland is fun for all ages. This year’s music lineup includes the Two Harbors Ukulele Group, Northwoods Band and Tom Schramm. There will be crafters and vendors, a silent auction, food booths, games, blacksmithing, historic buildings open to tour, and a cash raffle at 5 p.m. The festival will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Finland Heritage Site. There will also be a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 12 from 8-11 a.m. finlandmnhistoricalsociety.com

ELY WATERCROSS RACE

Flea Market, Boutique & Quilt Raffle

Wednesday August 8, 12-4 pm At the Gunflint Mid-Trail Fire Hall All proceeds go to support the GTVFD

LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL

Aug. 17, Friday Held in Terrace Bay, Ontario, the annual Lighthouse Street Festival features something for everyone. There will be live music, local food and drink specials, a beer garden, sidewalk sales, inflatables for the

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Aug. 11-12 See snowmobiles racing on water at the 13th Annual Ely Watercross Race, held at Longbranch in Winton (near Ely). Sponsored by the Ely Watercross Association, racing starts at 10 a.m. daily and includes the Saturday Novice Race and the Sunday ALS Last Man Standing Race. There will also be food and merchandise vendors on site, as well as family-friendly activities. Admission is $25 for a weekend pass or $15 for a day pass, $5 for a day pass ages 10-16 and free for kids under nine. Race registration is required. And don’t miss live music by Snake Oil at 8 p.m. on Saturday; an authentic theatrical tribute to rock’s biggest stars. Concert tickets are $20 at the door. Find the Ely Watercross Association on Facebook for more info.

Aug. 12, Sunday Journey up the Gunflint Trail for a delightful evening of classical and jazz music with the Woods, Winds, Strings, and a Little Jazz concert, held at the Gunflint Trail fire hall #1 and A. Paul and Carol Schaap Community Center (mid-trail). This popular concert, now in its sixth year, is informal and fun for both the musicians and audience members of all ages. Held at 5 p.m., the concert features both returning musicians and new performers, such as Philis Anderson, Kathy Bolstad, Fred Anderson, Hugh and Nancy Magill, SVEA, Erika Ternes, Yvonne Mills, and the Sky Blue Jazz Ensemble. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $5 for ages 5-18 and free for kids under age 5. Seating is limited, so contact Patsy Coleman for reservations at: pcoleman@chem.wayne. edu or call: (313) 673-6202. Proceeds, after expenses, go to the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department.

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AUGUST 2018

PETER MAYER

Aug. 18, Saturday Whimsical, humorous and profound, singer-songwriter Peter Mayer’s music breaks the boundaries of “folk” and transcends to a realm beyond the everyday love song, to a place of wonder at the very fact of life itself. Mayer began playing guitar and writing songs when he was in high school. In 1995, after college and working as a church music director for eight years, he decided to quit his job and tour full-time. Since then, he has gained a dedicated following, playing shows from Minnesota to Texas and New England to California. He has 10 albums and has sold over 80 thousand copies independently. Mayer will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais on Saturday, Aug. 18. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online (aca.tix.com) or at the door. northshoremusicassociation.com

Join us at the

Tori Finnish Marketplace at the Finland Heritage Site in Finland, MN

Saturday August 11 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

Continuous music all day: Two Harbors Ukelele Group, Northwoods Band and Tom Schramm. • Crafters and Vendors • Silent Auction • Food Booths • Historic Buildings open • Games • Blacksmithing • Cash Raffle at 5:00 p.m.

A fun day for the entire family.

Come and meet old and new friends.

Sun. Aug. 12, 8 to 11 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast! Sponsored by the Finland MN Historical Society

5653 Little Marais Rd or Cty Rd. 6, Finland 3 1/2 miles from Hwy 61 or Hwy 1 on Cty Rd 6 (Little Marais Rd).

Brian Naughton will perform at the Boundary Waters Blues Festival. | DARLENE ZIEGLER kids, clowns and more. The festival will begin at noon and run through the evening. You can also register to take a boat ride out to the Slate Islands (weather permitting) with one of the local charter companies: Bluebird Charters and Discovery Charters. Space is limited so register early. terracebay.ca

INTERNATIONAL UKULELE CARNIVAL

Walk through the past in this unique Northwestern Ontario Pioneer Village! See history come alive!

Kids Craft Day Saturday, August 4, Noon-4:30 p.m. Come out for an afternoon of craft making and games. Food and refreshments available for purchase at the Snak Shak.

Aug. 17-19 The 8th Annual Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival will be held at the Silver Creek Town Hall in Two Harbors, Aug. 17-19. This year’s mini-theme is Blue Suede Shoes: Music of the Fifties. Extra applause will be given to those who incorporate the mini-theme into their music or attire. The event is open to all beginner and experienced ukulele players, of all ages. There will be beginner and children’s lessons, open mic times, jam sessions, a concert, and plenty of time to practice your ukulele skills. There will also be a few ukuleles available for those who don’t own one. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. twoharborsukulelegroup.com

WAWA SALMON DERBY

Aug. 17-19 The 36th Annual Wawa Salmon Derby in Wawa, Ontario, will be held Aug. 17-19 on Lake Superior. Known as “Wawa’s Superior Sporting Event,” the contest includes multiple categories, prizes and activities for the whole family. The winner of the largest salmon wins $6,000 in cash. There is also a five-day pre-fishing contest held Aug. 11-15. Derby headquarters are located in Buck’s Marina. Registration fee required. wawasalmonderby.com

GGTA BIKE RIDE

Admission by donation. Open May thru Aug., Fri. - Sun. Noon - 4:30 opmuse2@tbaytel.net 807-475-7424 3190 Hwy 61 S., Slate River, Ontario Founders-Museum-Pioneer-Village on Facebook 36

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Aug. 18, Saturday The 18th Annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Association North Shore Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. The recreational ride will again offer 55-mile, 34-mile and 28 mile route options, as well as an 8-mile family ride on the trail, all starting at Goosebery Falls State Park near Two Harbors. Refreshments will be provided at rest stops and after the ride. The 8-mile family ride will also provide treats and special events. All adult riders will receive a t-shirt and younger riders will receive a water bottle. Registration required. ggta.org

Enjoy artwork, live music and food at the annual Art in Bayfront Park art festival. | SUBMITTED

LITTLE TROUT DAY BY THE BAY

Aug. 18, Saturday Little Trout Day on the Bay is an annual event in Neebing, Ontario at Little Trout Bay Conservation Area, which is run under the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority. It is a family-friendly, fun-filled day involving outdoor activities, kayaking demonstrations, food, a barbecue, information booths, and so on. This year, the municipality is partnering with Barb K. Parent, author of the award-winning young adult Sommerhejm Journey fiction series. She will be in attendance and provide various activities. The Thunder Bay Carvers will also provide demonstrations of the actual wood carvings outlined in the books. The event will be held from 10 a.m-3 p.m. Admission is free. lakeheadca.com

FORT UNDER SIEGE

Aug. 18-19 Held at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay, experience the dramatic confrontation between two mighty rivals, the North West Company (NWC) of Montreal and the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) of England. Their violent struggle to dominate the North American fur trade changed the course of Canada’s history forever. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with soldiers, fire a historic musket, become a spy, join in the debate as the Anishinaabe decide their involvement in the upcoming battle, and help hide muskets and powder. Kids can sign-up to join either side. There will also be axe throwing lessons, canoeing, crafting and more. The plot will unravel from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. fwhp.ca/ fort-under-siege

BLUEBERRY BLAST FESTIVAL

BOUNDARY WATERS BLUES FESTIVAL

Aug. 18-19 The 17th Annual Blueberry Blast Festival will take place in downtown Nipigon near the Paddle to the Sea Park. This is a fun-filled family event with guided blueberry picking, food and craft vendors, information and interactive booths, live music and a magician. There will also be face painting, sidewalk chalk drawing for children, Zumba, square dancing, a pancake breakfast, a spaghetti supper, a Chinese supper buffet and more. nipigonblueberryblast.com

Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Located in Winton (near Ely), the 18th Annual Boundary Waters Blues Festival begins on Thursday, Aug. 30 with a kickoff party at 7 p.m., featuring Tru Blu North. Then, enjoy multiple performances starting at 1 p.m. and ending at 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. This year’s festival lineup includes Brian Naughton, Paul Mayasich, Rocco Calipari and the Head Honchos, Dee Miller, and the Craig Clark Band. After the music, socialize around a campfire and you might be treated to a fireside acoustic jam. Tickets for the festival can be purchased online. elyblues.com

ART IN BAYFRONT PARK

Aug. 18-19 Held on the beautiful Lake Superior waterfront in Duluth, Art in Bayfront Park features over 100 juried artists, as well as live music, demos, food and drink vendors, and a car show. Artwork includes jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics, metalwork, glass, wood, sculptures and more, by local and regional artists. New this year is the Bayfront Brew Sampler feature; sample an array of great craft beers daily from 2-4 p.m. The festival will be held at Bayfront Festival Park from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. artinbayfrontpark.com

THE LUCKY DUTCH

Aug. 23, Thursday Help support the North Shore Music Association, Cook County’s nonprofit presenter of great eclectic concerts and music education, while listening and dancing to one of Chicago’s best rock bands, The Lucky Dutch. Formed in 2008 by guitarist Nathan Graham and singer Claire Corriveau, the duo was soon joined by drummer Ben Dacoba and bassist David Padula. They’ve since toured the country and released two LPs: “Bury the Night” in 2014 and “Cadillac Coffin” in 2016. In May, The Lucky Dutch released a new single titled “My Time Ain’t Long.” The group will be playing from 7-10 p.m. at the Wunderbar Eatery in Grand Marais. There’s no cover charge, but donations to NSMA are greatly appreciated. northshoremusicassociation.com

TRIBUTE FEST

Aug. 23-25 Founded in 2008, Tribute Fest in Duluth was set up to raise awareness and funds for homeless veterans in Minnesota using the power of music. Held at Bayfront Festival Park, the festival features three nights of tribute bands on the main stage, as well as two nights of local bands. Tribute bands include One: A Tribute to Metallica, Def Leggend, Foreigner-4-Ever, Zed-Leppelin, Church of Cash, Cowboy: Kid Rock, and The Country Artists Tribute Show, featuring covers of Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith and Eric Church. A portion of all proceeds go to homeless and jobless veterans. Tickets can be purchased online; veterans, active duty and their families can attend free. thetributefest.com

RIBFEST

Aug. 24-26 The aroma of fresh barbecue will fill the Thunder Bay air during the 7th Annual Ribfest in the Waterfront District, featuring four Ribber Teams battling it out in the Ribbers Contest to earn the Best Ribs Title. This free, family-friendly, threeday food and music extravaganza also features the popular Strongman (qualifying event) and Crossfit competitions, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 25, along with the Taranis Excavator Challenge. Then, see what the younger fans have been up to

NIPIGON FALL FISHING FESTIVAL Enjoy all things canoe-related at Celebrating Canoes in Ely. | SUBMITTED with the Kub Kar event on Sunday. Also on Sunday is the Red River Rumble Motorcycle and Car Show, held along Cumberland Street. Other activities include live entertainment throughout the weekend, local artisan and food vendors, beer gardens, and a kids area. RibFest will be held from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. ribfesttbay.com

LAKE SUPERIOR DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Aug. 24-25 Head to Barker’s Island in Superior for the annual Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival. Watch or participate in the races, feast on fantastic food, peruse the craft fair and gather for celebratory music and dancing. Enjoy live music by Laura Velvet and the Bookhouse Boys at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by the Mackie Brothers at 9 p.m. There will also be children’s activities, the Optimist Club breakfast, a rose petal ceremony, and fireworks held at 9 p.m. on Friday. Festival admission is free; race registration required. lakesuperiordragons.com

the clean and clear spring fed Marie Louise Lake. From there, ride on the grassy mountain bike trail. Intended to be a fast ride, it will provide ample opportunity for passing. Then, enjoy views of Lake Superior on the technical, yet beautiful trail run. Race categories are based on age for both male and females, and participants will have the opportunity to win a free mountain bike or trail runner shoe. There will be a triathlon (short and full course), duathlon and relays, as well as a 5km and 21km trail run. Race registration required. elementracing.ca

Aug. 31-Sept. 3 Enjoy four days of family-fun with the 54th Annual Fall Fishing Festival in Nipigon. Kickoff the weekend with the 5k run/walk Friday evening, followed by a slo-pitch tournament. Saturday morning, take part in the kids races on the recreation field, then find a spot to watch the parade. At the main event site you’ll find a classic car display, kids inflatables, food trucks and booths, and a giant penny auction. You can even buy tickets to “Catch the Ace” for a chance to win the progressive jackpot. There will also be two fishing derbies with prizes for multiple categories; the two-day Family Derby and one-day Huck Finn Derby for ages 12 and under. Other activities include a spaghetti supper, a dance party, and fireworks over the marina Sunday night. nipigonfallfishingfestival.com

CELEBRATING CANOES

Aug. 24-26 Join like-minded canoe enthusiasts from around the region for the Celebrating Canoes: Past and Present event, held at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan, near Ely. A special focus of the weekend will be on Joe Seliga and his influence on the craft of wood canvas canoes. There will be on-water activities, such as slalom races, voyageur-style canoe races, introduction to freestyle paddling and basic paddling skills. Other activities include a day paddle to the Boundary Waters, paddle or car caravan to Listening Point, and a full moon candlelight paddle. There will be live music, craft classes, presentations and discussions, canoe films, a silent auction, walking tours and more. Widji will provide food and lodging for the weekend. Event registration required to participant. facebook.com/celebratingcanoes

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XTERRA SLEEPING GIANT TRIATHLON

Aug. 25, Saturday Come race the giant at the Xterra Sleeping Giant Triathlon, held at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park in Thunder Bay. The course has everything you would expect when racing in Ontario’s remote wilderness. The swim will be in

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NORTHERN WILDS

AUGUST 2018

AUGUST Northern Wilds Calendar of Events July 27-Aug. 11

Biggest Blueberry Contest Gunflint Trail, visitcookcounty.com/events

July 28-Aug. 4

Big Fish Contest Cook County, buckshardware.net

Aug. 1, Wednesday

Annual Old Timer’s Gathering 11 a.m. Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org Artist Talk: Hazel Belvo 7 p.m. Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.org

Aug. 1-5

Fisherman’s Picnic Grand Marais, e-clubhouse.org/sites/grand_marais Spirit Valley Days West Duluth, spiritvalleydays.com

Aug. 2, Thursday

Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, bayfrontfestivalpark.com Rise Above Seizures Walk 5 p.m. Park Point Pavilion & Beach House, Duluth, epilepsyfoundationmn.org Billy Johnson 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com City Band Concert & Ice Cream Social 7:30 p.m. Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors, facebook.com/twoharborschamber

Aug. 2-11

Renegade Theater Presents: Lizzie 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Zeitgeist Arts, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Aug. 2-Aug. 12

Summer Theater Festival: Mom’s Gift & Shrek The Musical 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse.com

Aug. 2-18

The Toxic Avenger 7:30 p.m. The Underground Theatre, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org

Aug. 3, Friday

A Patchwork of Forest Types 1 p.m. Moose Mountain SNA, Duluth, sugarloafnorthshore.org Shapiro & Smith Dance Performance 7 p.m. Tofte Lake Center, Ely, toftelake.org Kelly Barnhill: Dreadful Young Ladies 7 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks Ashland Downtown Days Ashland, WI, visitashland.com City on the Hill Music Fest Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, cityonthehillmusicfest.com

AUGUST 2018

Aug. 3-5

Drag Fest Terrace Bay, superiorclassics.ca Beaver Bay Daze Beaver Bay, beaverbaymn.com Love & Kindness Festival Thunder Bay, loveandkindnessfestival.com Nakina Bass Derby Nakina, Ontario, nakinabassderby.ca

Aug. 3-7

Strathcona Invitational Strathcona Golf Course, Thunder Bay, calendar.thunderbay.ca

Aug. 4, Saturday

Tyler Farr & Nelly 5 p.m.

Aug. 3-4

Bally Blacksmith Shop Demos 1 p.m. (3 p.m. Sat.), Bally Blacksmith Shop, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org Reflections on Water: Multimedia Dance Performance 7 p.m. VCC Fine Arts Theater, Ely, northernlakesarts.org Floydian Slip 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Annual Kids’ Fishing Party 9 a.m. Kreher Park, Ashland, WI, visitashland.com Sunora Superior North Shore Regatta 9:30 a.m. Porphyry Island, Thunder Bay, clls.ca Mud Monkey Kids’ Obstacle Course Race 10 a.m. Silver Rapids Lodge, Ely, ely.org/mn/events Small Life in Big Lakes 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Military Vehicle Show 10 a.m. Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, Superior, bvhcenter.org Grand View Firehouse 50 Road Race 10 a.m. Ashland, WI, firehouse50.org Breakfast in the Garden: Art & Tea 10 a.m. Whiteside Park, Ely, gardnertrust.org Larsmont Community Fun Picnic Day 11 a.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Larsmont, larsmont.org Kids Craft Day Noon, Founders Museum Pioneer Village, Slate River, Facebook: Founders Museum Pioneer Village Fishing for Plankton 12:30 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Raku with Mark Lusardi 5 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert 7 p.m. Grand Marais, michaelmonroemusic.com FishPic Fireworks 9:45 p.m. Grand Marais Harbor

Aug. 4-5

Stanley Thompson Memorial 2 Man 9 a.m. Kenogamisis Golf Club, Geraldton, kenogamisisgolfclub.com

Aug. 5, Sunday

Fisherman’s Picnic Parade 1 p.m. Downtown Grand Marais Bluegrass Sundays 3 p.m. North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us

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Bug House 6 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern,

Bayfield County Fair Bayfield, WI, bayfieldcounty.org

Aug. 5-6

Aug. 9-19

Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Festa Italiana Italian Cultural Centre, Thunder Bay, italiancc.com

Aug. 6, Monday

Cabin Trusts with Kelly Klun 4 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Pavilion Concert Series 6:30 p.m. Waverley Park, Thunder Bay, calendar. thunderbay.ca

Aug. 7, Tuesday

Story Time 10:30 a.m. Grand Marais Public Library, grandmaraislibrary.org Kids’ Day: Free Admission 11 a.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com Fish Heads 6:30 p.m. Chester Bowl Park, Duluth, chesterbowl.org The Superior Singers: Beatles Forever 7 p.m. Zion Lutheran Lot, Superior, superiorsingers.com

Aug. 8, Wednesday

Pinterest Projects: A is for Apple 10:30 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Mid-Trail Auction & Fundraiser Noon, Gunflint Mid-Trail Fire Hall, Gunflint Trail Reading MN Native American Writers Series 5:30 p.m. Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, northshorecampus.org Celia Domich: Researching Your Family History 7 p.m. Vermilion Community College, Ely, ely.org/mn/events

Aug. 8-12

CLE Family Fair Noon, CLE, Thunder Bay, cle.on.ca/family-fair

Aug. 9, Thursday

Stories of Work & Play in Chippewa City 4 p.m. Chippewa City Church, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org Annual Guns & Hoses Softball Game 5 p.m. Wade Stadium, Duluth, northernlightsfoundation.org Book Signing: Gunflint Burning 6 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Resurrection Tour: Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Soil, Tantric & Shallow Side 6:30 p.m. Clyde Iron Works, Duluth, twinportsnightlife.com City Band Concert & Ice Cream Social 7:30 p.m. Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors, facebook.com/twoharborschamber Plucked Up String Band 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 9-12

Lake Superior Chainsaw Sculpture Championship Barker’s Island, Superior, facebook.com/lschainsawchampionship

Children’s Theatre: Romeo & Juliet and West Side Story 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sun.) Duluth Playhouse, duluthplayhouse.org

Aug. 10, Friday

The Knee-high Forest of Lutsen SNA 1 p.m. Mountain Inn Parking Lot, Lutsen, sugarloafnorthshore.org Unspoken Pursuit Presentation: Kelly Aul 2 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, grandmaraislibrary.org Author Faith Sullivan 7 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks Ottie the Mink Trio 7 p.m. Tofte Lake Center, Ely, toftelake.org

Aug. 10-11

BrewHa Craft Beer Festival Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay, brewhafestival.com Agate Bay Crafters 9 a.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Larsmont, larsmont.org Thunderheads 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 10-12

Rendezvous Days & Pow-Wow Grand Portage Monument & Heritage Center, visitcookcounty.com/events Live from the Rock Folk Festival Pull-A-Log Park, Red Rock, livefromtherockfolkfestival.com Bayfront Blues Festival Bayfront Park, Duluth, bayfrontblues.com Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival Spirit Mountain, Duluth, bikeduluthfestival.com Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival 10 a.m. (3 p.m. Fri.) P.K. Anderson House, Two Harbors, Facebook: Two Harbors Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival

Aug. 11, Saturday

Annual Paju Mountain Run 8:30 a.m. Redrock, Ontario, redrocktownship.com Brighton Beach Art Festival 9 a.m. Brighton Beach, Duluth, facebook.com/artfestival123 Tori Finnish Marketplace 10 a.m. Finland Heritage Site, Finland, finlandmnhistoricalsociety.com Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth, nicegirlsofthenorth.com Ice Cream Social & Membership Meeting 1 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org

Free Concert at the Park: LaFond & Grillo 7 p.m. Tettegouche State Park, Silver Bay, genelafond.com

Aug. 11-12

Ely Watercross Race Longbranch Event Center, Ely/Winton, Facebook: Ely Watercross Association Men’s Bergstrom Golf Tournament 8 a.m. Kenogamisis Golf Club, Geraldton, kenogamisisgolfclub.com

Aug. 11-18

Dark Sky Caravan Cook County, visitcookcounty.com/events

Aug. 12, Sunday

Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. Finland Heritage Site, Finland, finlandmnhistoricalsociety.com Bluegrass Sundays 3 p.m. North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us Gunflint Woods, Winds, Strings & a Little Jazz 5 p.m. Firehall #1, Gunflint Trail (313) 673-6202 Andrew Huber 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Gag Me with a Spoon 7 p.m. Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Aug. 13, Monday

Two Harbors Chamber Golf Outing 11 a.m. Lakeview National Golf Course, Two Harbors (218) 834-2600 Pavilion Concert Series 6:30 p.m. Waverley Park, Thunder Bay, calendar. thunderbay.ca

Aug. 14, Tuesday

Story Time 10:30 a.m. Grand Marais Public Library, grandmaraislibrary.org Kids’ Day: Free Admission 11 a.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com Ruby’s Pantry 5 p.m. Community Center, Grand Marais, facebook.com/rubyspantrycc Lyric Opera of the North Summer Sparkler 5:30 p.m. Northland Country Club, Duluth, loonopera.org Porky’s Groove Machine 6:30 p.m. Chester Bowl Park, Duluth, chesterbowl.org Night at the Museum 7 p.m. Dorothy Molter Museum, Ely, rootbeerlady.com Bug Dope 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com The Superior Singers: Beatles Forever 7 p.m. United Presbyterian Church, Superior, superiorsingers.com

Aug. 15, Wednesday

MN Jack Sparrow & Pirate History 9:30 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Heebie Jeebies Family Comedy Music Show 3:30 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, grandmaraislibrary.org Ely Rotary Auction Fundraiser 4:30 p.m. Grand Ely Lodge, Ely, elyrotary.org

Artist Talk: Kristen Lowe 7 p.m. Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.org

Aug. 16, Thursday

Ashland Chamber Field Day Golf Tournament Ashland, WI, visitashland.com Summer Sail-A-Bration 4:30 p.m. Boat Club Restaurant & Bar, Duluth, downtownduluth.com Grill Wars 5 p.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, bayfrontfestivalpark.com Gordon Thorne 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 16-17

Night Sky Exhibit Seagull Lake Community Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com

Aug. 16-19

Lake County Fair Two Harbors, thelakecountyfair.com Ashland County Fair Ashland, WI, ashlandcofair.org

Aug. 17, Friday

Heebie Jeebies 9:30 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Lighthouse Festival Noon, Terrace Bay, terracebay.ca Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater Performance 7 p.m. Tofte Lake Center, Ely, toftelake.org

Aug. 17-18

Castle Danger Anniversary Weekend Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors, castledangerbrewery.com Diane Isackson Craft Show & Sale 9 a.m. Little Red Schoolhouse, Larsmont, larsmont.org Movie Nights on the Waterfront After Sunset, Marina Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/movienights Space Monkey Mafia 9 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 17-19

International Ukulele Carnival

Silver Creek Town Hall, Two Harbors, twoharborsukulelegroup.com Wawa Salmon Derby Wawa, Ontario, wawasalmonderby.com Aerostich Very Boring Rally 4 Aerostich, Duluth, boringrally.com

Aug. 18, Saturday

John Schroeder Day 8 a.m. Schroeder Town Hall, crossriverheritage.org GGTA North Shore Bike Ride 9 a.m. Gooseberry Falls State Park, Two Harbors, ggta.org Westfort Street Fair 9 a.m. West Frederica Street, Thunder Bay, facebook.com/westfortvillageassociation Little Trout Day by the Bay 10 a.m. Little Trout Bay Conservation Area, Neebing, lakeheadca.com Summer Reading Program “End of Summer” Picnic 11 a.m. Grand Marais Public Library, grandmaraislibrary.org Glensheen Gala Unlocked: Secret Garden Party 7 p.m. Glensheen Mansion, Duluth, glensheen.org Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert 7 p.m. Grand Marais, michaelmonroemusic.com The World at Dusk 7 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Peter Mayer 7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, northshoremusicassociation.com

Aug. 18-19

Nipigon Blueberry Blast Downtown Nipigon, nipigon.net

FWHP Fort Under Siege Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, fwhp.ca Ladies Invitational 2 Gal 9 a.m. Kenogamisis Golf Club, Geraldton, kenogamisisgolfclub.com Art in Bayfront Park 10 a.m. Bayfront Park, Duluth, artinbayfrontpark.com Thunder at the Bay Motorsports Extravaganza CLE Grounds, Thunder Bay, cle.on.ca/thunder-at-the-bay

Aug. 19, Sunday

Kakabeka Falls Half Marathon & Inaugural 8k 7 a.m. Kakabeka Falls, Ontario, runkbfalls.com Northwood Hills Road Race & Fun Run 8 a.m. Sir Winston Churchill High School, Thunder Bay, calendar.thunderbay.ca Duluth Children’s Museum Bubble Festival Noon, Clyde Park, Duluth, bubblefestival.org Teresa Marrone: Invasive & Non-Native Plants 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com Boundary Waters Boy: Jack Blackwell 4 p.m. Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, cookcountyhistory.org Jim & Michele Miller 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 20, Monday

Mini-Golf for the Old Firehouse 5 p.m. The Old Firehouse & Police Museum, Duluth, Facebook: The Old Firehouse & Police Museum

Aug. 20-21

Annual Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Show 55-Plus Centre, Thunder Bay, tbayhortsociety.weebly.com

Aug. 21, Tuesday

Dress to Play Open House 4 p.m. Birch Grove Community School, Tofte, birchgroveschool.com Take It With You: Season 5 7:30 p.m. The Underground Theatre, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org

Aug. 22, Wednesday Fish Heads & Friends 4 p.m.

Gary New Duluth Performance Pavilion, Duluth, facebook.com/gndcommunity Training with a Pro: Hockey Edition 6 p.m. Lakehead University Hanger, Thunder Bay, prokidsthunderbay.ca

Aug. 23, Thursday

The Lucky Dutch: NSMA Benefit

7 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, northshoremusicassociation.com Guest Lecture Series: Gunflint Trail History 7 p.m. Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, northshorecampus.org

Aug. 23-25

Aug. 24-26

Celebrating Canoes: Past & Present Ely, facebook.com/celebratingcanoes Annual Embarrass Region Fair Embarrass Timber Hall, Embarrass, embarrass.org RibFest 11 a.m. Waterfront District, Thunder Bay, ribfesttbay.com

Aug. 25, Saturday

Xterra Sleeping Giant Triathlon Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Thunder Bay, elementracing.ca Web Watching with Larry Weber 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Electronic Recycling Collection Event 9 a.m. Cook County Recycling Center, Grand Marais (218) 387-3630 On the Water Rendezvous 2 p.m. Porphyry Island Lighthouse, Thunder Bay, clls.ca Brenda Child & Jonathan Thunder: Bowwow Powwow 7 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks

Aug. 25-26

Easy Rider 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 26, Sunday

Pints & Poses Brewery Yoga 10:30 a.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Wildlife Biologist Dr. Seth Moore: Moose Presentation 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com Care Partners Ice Cream Social & Quilt Raffle 2 p.m. Sydney’s Frozen Custard, Grand Marais, carepartnersofcookcounty.org Full Moon Reading: Children’s Books 7:30 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks

Aug. 28, Tuesday

Joe Paulik Band 7:30 p.m. Gun Flint

Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 29, Wednesday

Watercolor Demo: Tara Sweeney 7 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony, grandmaraisartcolony.org Alice Cooper: A Paranormal Evening 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca.com

Aug. 30, Thursday

Movie Matinee: The Wizard of Oz 3:30 p.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org

Aug. 30-Sept. 1

I Am My Own Wife 7:30 p.m. The Underground Theatre, Duluth, duluthplayhouse.org

Aug. 30-Sept. 2

Tribute Fest Bayfront Festival Park,

Duluth-Superior Pride Festival Throughout the Twin Ports, dspride.com

Aug. 24, Friday

Aug. 31, Friday

Duluth, thetributefest.com

Rory Anderson: Intro to Lichens 9 a.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com WTIP’s Small Change Trivia 7 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com The Lark & the Loon 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 24-25

Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival Barker’s Island, Superior, lakesuperiordragons.com Movie Nights on the Waterfront After Sunset, Marina Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/movienights

Blood Drive 8 a.m. Dairy Queen, Ely, mbc.org Downtown Duluth Arts Walk 4 p.m. Downtown Duluth, facebook.com/duluthartswalk

Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Boundary Waters Blues Festival

Winton/Ely, elyblues.com The Federales 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Movie Nights on the Waterfront After Sunset, Marina Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/movienights

Aug. 31-Sept. 3

Nipigon Fall Fishing Festival Nipigon, nipigonfallfishingfestival.com

Monday

Open Mic Night 6 p.m. Grandma Rays,

Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays Songwriter Series 8:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

Tuesday

Downtown Farmers’ Market 11 a.m. Lake Superior Plaza, Duluth, downtownduluth.com Sawmill Tours (Thru Aug. 21) 12:30 p.m. Hedstrom Lumber Company, Gunflint Trail (218) 877-7030 USFS Nature Programs (Thru Aug. 21) 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail, chikwauk.com Ely Farmers’ Market 5 p.m. Whiteside Park, Ely, facebook.com/elymnfarmersmarket Free: Trivia (Mafia) Tuesday 6 p.m. Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors, castledangerbrewery.com Trivia 7 p.m. Grandma Rays, Grand Marais, facebook.com/grandmarays Campfire Music 7 p.m. Bluefin Bay, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

Wednesday

Lake Superior Yoga 8 a.m. Tettegouche State Park Visiter Center, Silver Bay Boreal Corps “Letters on the Library Lawn” 2:30 p.m. Grand Marais Public Library, grandmaraislibrary.org Country Market 3:30 p.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, tbcm.ca Open Mic 5 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern.com Live on the Waterfront 6 p.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, thunderbay.ca/live Live Music 7 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com

Thursday

Bird Banding Demos 7 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Live Craft Demo 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Learn to Knit 10:30 a.m. Sisu Designs, Ely, sisudesigns.org Heritage Homestead Tours 1 p.m. Embarrass Information Center, Embarrass, embarrass.org Finland Farmers Market 5 p.m. Clair Nelson Center, Finland, friendsoffinland.org Local Food Market 5 p.m. Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais Live Music 6 p.m. Cascade Lodge & Restaurant, Lutsen, cascadelodgemn.com Live Music by the Campfire 6:30 p.m. Lutsen Resort, lutsenresort.com Date Night with Live Music 7 p.m. North Shore Winery, Lutsen, northshorewinery.us Live Music 7 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

Friday

Sawmill Tours (Thru Aug. 24) 10 a.m. Hedstrom Lumber Company, Gunflint Trail (218) 877-7030 Live Craft Demo 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Preschool Storytime 11 a.m. Ely Public Library, elylibrary.org Heritage Homestead Tours 1 p.m. Embarrass Information Center, Embarrass, embarrass.org

Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing,

Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Live Music 7 p.m. Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors, castledangerbrewery.com Music by the Campfire 7 p.m. Eagle Ridge, Lutsen, lutsen.com Live Music 8 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Movies in the Park Sundown, Leif Erikson Park, Duluth, downtownduluth.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte, bluefinbay.com Renegade Improv 10:30 p.m. Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Saturday

Country Market 8 a.m. CLE Dove Building, Thunder Bay, tbcm.ca Ashland Area Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. Ashland, WI, ashlandareafarmersmarket.com Cook County Market 9 a.m. Senior Center Parking Lot, Grand Marais, facebook.com/ccfarmandcraft Two Harbors Farmers Market 9 a.m. Cedar Coffee Company & Spokengear, Two Harbors, facebook.com/twoharborsfarmersmarket Ely Farmers’ Market 9:30 a.m. Whiteside Park, Ely, facebook.com/elymnfarmersmarket Live Craft Demo 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Children’s Story Hour with the Muffin Man 11 a.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, facebook.com/drurylanebooks Voyageur Brewing Tours 11 a.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing.com Open Knitting 1 p.m. Sisu Designs Yarn Shop, Ely, sisudesigns.org Heritage Homestead Tours 1 p.m. Embarrass Information Center, Embarrass, embarrass.org Free: Tour the North House Campus 2 p.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Music on the Deck 6 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com Live Music 6 p.m. Cascade Lodge & Restaurant, Lutsen, cascadelodgemn.com Stock Car Racing 7 p.m. ABC Raceway, Ashland, WI, abcraceway.com What’s For Dinner? 7 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely, wolf.org Live Music 7 p.m. Lutsen Resort, lutsenresort.com Live Music 7 p.m. Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors, castledangerbrewery.com Live Music 8 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn Live Music 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen, lutsen.com Renegade Improv 10:30 p.m. Zeitgeist Teatro Zuccone, Duluth, zeitgeistarts.com

Sunday

Stories in Stone 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore.org Live Craft Demo 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais, northhouse.org Music by the Lake 4 p.m. Skyport Lodge on Devil Track Lake, Grand Marais, skyportlodge.com Open Stage with Joe Paulik 6 p.m. Wunderbar, Grand Marais, facebook.com/wunderbarmn

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FAIR August 16-19, 2018 Press Camp Band RRSC Jackpot Barrel Race 4-H and Open Horse Shows 3K Dirty Dash Amateur Talent Contest Balloon Artistry by Mandana Caricature Artist Todd Armstrong Shows Midway More information and a full schedule can be found at

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Birch Grove Community School

DRESS TO PLAY OPEN HOUSE! Tues., Aug. 21 4 – 7pm

Current, past, and potential Birch Grove families, and the entire community, is invited to join us on this fun-filled day at Birch Grove Community School in Tofte! • Free grilled hot dogs and beverages! • Meet school staff & board members! • Ask questions, get answers! • Tour the school! • Tour playground, ice rink, nature trails! • Make s’mores over a bonfire! • Meet other Birch Grove families and friends! • Bouncy House inflatable! • Art project for children! Registration information for The Saplings Program (3 to 5 year olds) and the K – 5th grade program will be available!

Bring family and friends and DRESS TO PLAY! www.birchgroveschool.com

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Help Restore an Historic

AMERICAN FOLK ART CAROUSEL S AV E

Thunder Bay is home to an historic C.W. Parker Carousel created in 1915 in Leavenworth, Kansas. It is one of three of its kind left in the world! The Friends of Chippewa Park have embarked on a major campaign to restore this living museum piece to near factory condition. The Friends have enlisted internationally renowned carousel restorer Lisa Parr from Highland Park, Illinois to guide the intricacies of an historically accurate restoration. Fourteen of the 28 horses have already been restored and the result is spectacular.

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Six of the horses that are still available for adoption feature replicas of the American Flag and other iconic symbols familiar to the Mid-West. These features reflect the history of the carousel and will be lovingly retained. The Carousel Restoration Team needs your financial help to ensure that the restoration work can be completed in time for the official re-dedication in June of 2019. Each of the 6 horses listed below best represents the CW Parker American folk art style and are available for adoption.

Rose & Flag 3-A

Rose & Flag 3-B

Pinto 4-A

Partially-Armored 7-A

Flag & Mane 7-B

Puppy 9-B

Roses Cantle Design, U.S. Flag Side Carving, jewels on Right.

Roses Cantle Design, tucked head, U.S. Side Flag Carving, jewels on Left.

Horns Cantle Design, U.S. Flag Stripes in triangle on right side of chest strap, jewels on Right.

With one of the flag cantles, makes him doubly “desirable” as a Parker.

Flag Cantle Design, Peek-a-boo Mane, jewels on Left side.

Puppy Cantle Design. Jewels on Right.

$20,000

$25,000

$20,000

If you and your family or business are interested in adopting one of the Carousel horses please email your interest to coordinator@saveourcarousel.ca. If you would like to help out in other ways please check out your options at www.saveourcarousel.com as we have other parts of the carousel that you can sponsor or make a donation that works for you.

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The North Shore Dish Family and Kid-Friendly Dining By Maren Webb

When I was growing up on the North Shore, eating out at a restaurant was a rarity, other than maybe the smelt fry at the local VFW. Today, dining outside the home has become more the norm in our country and region. Whether a quick bite on the run or a leisurely meal together, restaurants have recognized that families are part of their clientele. Some have gone above and beyond, creating experiences that are enjoyed by the kids and parents. While as a parent, I do enjoy a child-free meal out now and then, I also greatly appreciate being welcomed with my toddler in tow, so she can also try the delicious fare our area has to offer, as well as the convenience of a dinner we didn’t have to cook or clean up after. #modernparenting Traveling along the North Shore on Highway 61, some may bypass the community of Silver Bay as it isn’t visible from the highway. Yet, only a mile from the Highway 61 stoplight you will find downtown Silver Bay and the Northwoods Family Grille, a family-friendly restaurant and not just because “family” is in its name. Family and kid-friendly seems to be woven into the way they do business. This spot in the shopping center has long been a restaurant, but in 2014 two couples purchased the restaurant and remade it into the Northwoods Family Grille with interior renovations and a new menu. Today, Northwoods Family Grille is serving up all-day breakfast, ribs, burgers, and a large kids’ menu with 13 options. The kids’ menu is impressive not just in number of items but also in variety, which includes fish, small chef salad, mac and cheese, sliders, and even biscuits and gravy. I think even more selective eaters will find something to enjoy from that wide offering. And many parents will be pleasantly surprised to see some vegetables and fruit on the kids’ menu. Win-Win! Another option is sharing off the regular menu. “Our ribs (from the regular menu) are delicious and sought after—and popular for families and children to split,” said one of the co-owners, Jessica Moen Baker. Their burgers have also placed at the Grill Wars in Duluth and they’ll be competing again this year on August 16; 5-8 p.m. in Bayfront Park. The family friendliness doesn’t stop there. Between the large booths that seat six—which I successfully tested with two couples, two toddlers, and a baby—clean

Northwoods Family Grille in Silver Bay offers breakfast all day and the kid’s menu consists of 13 different options. | NORTHWOODS FAMILY GRILLE they will make it a regular stop and we are open year round,” said Moen Baker. The Northwoods Family Grille (6 Shopping Center Rd, Silver Bay) is open every day during the summer season, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Every year, Northern Wilds asks you, our readers, to tell us who is the best of the best in dining in the Northern Wilds. One of the Reader’s Choice Restaurant Awards recognizes the kid-friendliness of a restaurant menu. Upon asking the 2018 Kid-Friendly Menu winner why they thought they had won, their simple response said it all: “What kid doesn’t love DQ?” Touché, Grand Marais Dairy Queen, touché.

The large booths at Northwoods Family Grille can seat roughly six people. | NORTHWOODS FAMILY GRILLE restrooms with a baby changing station, and ample high chairs and boosters, it made dining as a family a breeze. The staff are very welcoming and made our recent visit as a family very enjoyable. A seasonal coloring sheet/kids’ menu for coloring was also a hit with our crew. If your family has dietary restrictions, the restaurant is peanut-free and also has gluten-free options available on request. An event room is available for birthday parties and extra-large groups.

Silver Bay has some nice family-friendly activities, like doing some rock throwing at Black Beach, taking a family cruise on the Wenonah from the Silver Bay Marina, visiting Tettegouche State Park and Palisade Head, or using one of the many trails that run through Silver Bay on foot, ATV, or snowmobile. “We would love for North Shore travelers to hop off the beaten path, come in and say hello, and have a bite. We are confident

Dairy Queen, or DQ as it is often known, is an institution in our part of the United States. You may have memories of childhood bike rides to get a cone or sports team visits after a victory or loss. And while serving their World Famous DQ Soft Serve and even more famous DQ Blizzard Treats gives them a leg up on the competition, the actual kids’ menu also provides some well-loved meal options: from a more of a treat kids’ meal including

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a cone and a hot dog or hamburger, to a Kids Live Well meal which includes a chicken wrap, banana and bottled water. Their Pick 1 from each group style menu allows families to find the right match for their kiddo and family. The DQ cone is a wellknown favorite, but as reminded by owner, Seth McDonald, “Our DQ Blizzards are the favorite of kids of all ages.” There may be no better time to stop at Dairy Queen than late summer, but to many of us, the summer season was the only time we could get DQ. In recent years, the Grand Marais Dairy Queen has switched to staying open year round, so you can get your DQ fix anytime of year. Or, if you are looking for that quick meal on a busy evening or on the road with your family. The Grand Marais Dairy Queen (120 Highway 61 N) is open in the summer every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Or stop by the Two Harbors Dairy Queen (530 7th Ave.). Families are often on the go, but that doesn’t mean that every meal has to be fast or on the run. Just outside of Ashland, WI, FreeHands Farm Restaurant is creating a Farm to Table dining experience that is unique, fun, relaxing, and totally family-friendly. Farm to Table may not immediately seem like a kid-friendly kind of restaurant, but it is precisely that, with outdoor seating, space for kids to play, and a kids’ menu with everything made from scratch. The Farm to Table concept means that the menu is driven by what is available fresh from local farmers and fisheries. For the youngsters, this can be options like spaghetti, mac and cheese, hamburgers, tacos, and veggies and hummus with naan. The adults can enjoy meals like grilled hand cut filet mignon, caprese salad, and pan seared whitefish. As a Farm to Table Restaurant, the menu changes daily (note: the listed items

may not be available at your visit, but menu info is available on FreeHands’ Facebook page). Food is a piece of the kid-friendly pie, so to speak, at FreeHands Farm Restaurant, but it’s the space that makes it extremely family-friendly. The seating is all outdoors, with a large yard within view that allows kids to run, play soccer, tetherball, Frisbee, and play on the swing set and jungle gym. For the creative or quieter kid, “we also have a chalkboard, crayons, coloring books and puzzles,” said owner, Michelle Rudeen. FreeHands Farm Restaurant (60445 Summit Rd West, Ashland) is open seasonally, May 26 through October 1, Thursday and Friday for dinner 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday for lunch and dinner noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday for brunch 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (closed Monday through Wednesday). Reservations are highly recommended and available by calling (715) 563-0323. As we enjoy the remainder of the summer, skip having to find a babysitter and bring the kids along for a meal out, whether for a quick bite or for a special meal. Or bring out a family you know! Pick from one of these or another local favorite as restaurants are welcoming families and children and making it an enjoyable experience for all. Children might bring a little more mess and unpredictability to dining, but they will someday be the chefs, diners and farmers of the future. Let’s help them now start learning the joys of food and dining.

The author’s daughter, Mabel, enjoys her first Dairy Queen ice cream cone. | MAREN WEBB

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May 26 thru September 30

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Includes:  Swedish Pancakes  Made to order eggs  Shore lunch potatoes  Hash browns  Bacon, Sausage links or patties  French toast  Toast  Served with unlimited juice, milk, coffee, or tea.

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with bread, cottage cheese, a salad or applesauce. Also a vegetable, dessert and coffee or hot tea.  BBQ Baby Back Ribs  Roasted Duck  10 oz Ribeye Steak  Chicken Alice  Rack of Lamb w/ Blueberry Sauce  Walleye  Wild-caught Salmon  Meatloaf  Bourbon Pork  Vegetarian and Children’s options available.

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Simple Syrup This core ingredient is as simple to make as it sounds. This keeps well in the fridge, so make a double batch before your next barbecue.

Add any fruit to the Fan Girl Sangria. | SUBMITTED 1 orange, cut in wedges 1 lemon, cut in wedges 1 granny smith apple, sliced ½ - 1 cup mixed berries 1 cup lemonade 1 sprig fresh rosemary Allow to macerate 15-30 minutes.

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Add 1 bottle of sparkling cranberry juice. Optional: spoon in 1 pint of rainbow sherbet. Discard ice, pour into glasses, distributing fruit and sherbet.

Sweet and refreshing. Fill lowball glass with ice. Muddle:

Coffee Liqueur A delicious substitute for Kahlúa. Whisk until combined:

1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 2 ounces simple syrup Splash of vanilla

Vasalisa Virgin Russian Vasalisa is the heroine of a Russian fairytale. Fill lowball glass with ice. Pour into glass and stir:

2 ounces coffee liqueur (see recipe) 2 ounces cream or half and half Top with club soda to taste

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Drizzle chocolate sauce inside a lowball glass, then fill with ice. Pour into glass:

2 ounces coffee liqueur (see recipe) Splash of cream Fill with cola

Jale-Berry Not to be mistaken for the actress Halle Berry.

In a collins glass, muddle:

4-6 mixed berries 2 thin slices jalapeño 1 slice lime 1 sprig cilantro 1 ounce simple syrup Add ice and fill with sour. Garnish with lime.

Fan Girl Sangria Any fruit will do, but be sure to include some citrus for a classic flavor. This recipe serves 4-6 people. Fill martini or wine glasses, or champagne saucers with ice to chill. In a large pitcher, muddle:

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Sleeping Giant Hits with Hoppet I wasn’t sure what to expect when I was ready to open a pair of pales, Canadaproduced beers from Sleeping Giant Brewing Company.

By Javier Serna

Admittedly, I’ve had very little craft beer from Canada and my palate is pretty skewed towards American trends. Of the two, Beaver Duck APA, with its fun artwork and promise of Galaxy hops, had me most excited to open. Maybe that’s why I was slightly disappointed. The Galaxy hops, though I could taste their presence, weren’t showcased the way I hoped they would be. These hops, known for their complex, fruity character, were more in the background. The malts come through more than anything with this beer, which is dry-hopped with Galaxy and Amarillo hops. The beer, which poured a slightly hazy gold, also uses Centennial hops, giving it a little dankness. I wouldn’t say the beer was overly bitter, though there was a bit of a bitter aftertaste. With a 5.3 percent alcohol by volume rating and 34 International Bitterness Units, it’s still a fairly drinkable beer. If you like APAs and have a chance to pick up some of this stuff, I would still recommend doing so. Beaver Duck, as well as Hoppet, are sold in 16-ounce cans.

How wrong I was. As much as I love hops, I have my limits when it comes to bitterness and this beer checks in with 70 IBUs—up at the high end. I’ll mention this again, but hops don’t necessitate bitterness, though they are often associated with each other for good reason. This beer was more of the flavor bomb I was expecting with Beaver Duck. I would venture to say this beer is “crushable” despite a booziness that reads maybe a little higher than its 6.5 percent ABV would suggest. By crushable, I mean it would be easy to put a few down in quick order if one wasn’t careful (on that note, be careful with this one). Hoppet, which definitely poured hazier (and dark orange) than Beaver Duck, has a punchy balance between the malts and hops.

Now, onto that beer Hoppet, Sleeping Giant’s flagship IPA, which I thought maybe I would like less than Beaver Duck.

petition focused solely on canned craft beers.”

South of the Border

BACK AT IT: Thirsty Pagan Brewing in Superior has hired a new brewer, Kathleen Culhane, a chemist who turned her love for home brewing into a career four years ago.

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As noted in this column, Thirsty Pagan had been without a brewer since Allyson Rolph left for Earth Rider Brewery.

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Culhane had opened Sidhe Brewing Company in St. Paul, but that two-barrel operation was shuttered when it lost its lease. She was due to start up at Thirsty Pagan in late June. CAN, CAN: Duluth’s Blacklist Artisan Ales recently won three national medals for their beers.

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Sleeping Giant Brewing Company’s Beaver Duck, as well as Hoppet, are sold in 16-ounce cans. | JAVIER SERNA

The Can Can Awards, in their second year, bills itself as “the premier beer com-

Blacklist received a gold medal for Or de Belgique and silver medals for Classic Wit and Dark. TRAMPLED BY BREW: Recently reunited Duluth string band Trampled by Turtles has followed the latest trend among bands in collaborating with craft brewers to come up with a beer that will don its name. So it was natural for Duluth brewer Bent Paddle to do the honors, and they released Trampled Golden Ale. Other bands to do the same include the Chris Robinson Brotherhood (Anchor Steam’s Brotherhood Steam pale ale), Greensky Bluegrass (Telluride Brewing’s Greensky American lager) and Wisconsin’s Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (Central Waters’ HHG APA). Also on that theme, Bent Paddle put out a beer inspired by Bayfront Festival Park

called Bayfront Ale American blonde pale, which will be available at the beautiful outdoor concert venue situated next to Duluth Harbor. COLLAB II: A more common form of collaboration in the brewing scene is between breweries or brewers, and Earth Rider has done just that with its limited-release Norsman Summer Ale, which was a collaboration between ER’s Frank Kaszuba and New Belgium’s Chris Holbrook. That beer used a Norwegian yeast strain and Wisconsin cranberries. Earth Rider’s Rolph recently worked with Dangerous Man, a brewery in Minneapolis’ Northeast neighborhood, on ER’s second collaborative beer. This one is a kettle-soured IPA, hopped with Galaxy hops and conditioned on fresh ginger. Both beers were expected to be tapped at Duluth’s All Pints North beer festival in late July.

There’s still time to add some

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Procrastination

Today’s Worst Enemy By Amy Schmidt Why do today what you can do tomorrow? This little phrase, while catchy, is far from good advice. Doing tomorrow what should be done today, or procrastinating, is a slippery slope. Tomorrow can quickly turn into next week or next year, and before you know it, that thing you set out to do is a looming, stressful monster threatening to overtake. Most people have procrastinated something at some point in their lives. Maybe a house project or an unpleasant work assignment. Maybe the implementation of a healthy habit or the quitting of a bad habit. Maybe something more interpersonal, like a necessary confrontation or a difficult phone call. Whatever the task, procrastinating can lead to increased stress, decreased performance and health-related problems. Here’s a few tips on how to avoid procrastination and get today’s task done today. Start by breaking the task up into manageable parts. Whether you’re cleaning out a closet or a whole apartment, compartmentalize the project and tackle one bit at a time. And then, just start. Often, simply

starting the insurmountable task results in enough momentum to finish. Be realistic, too. Projects almost always take longer than expected. So buffer your expectations with extra time. And be kind to yourself. If you can’t keep your eyes open after 9 p.m., don’t plan to work on your term paper from 9-11 p.m. It just won’t happen. But do plan. Planning is a great way to avoid procrastination. Leaving projects until “there’s time” means those projects will never get done. There’s never enough time in the day. But, scheduling specific chunks of time to tackle a task means you’ll make time. Grab a calendar and pencil in dedicated time. Better yet, put it in pen and throw away the white-out. Don’t be above rewards. There’s nothing wrong with motivation, so long as the reward motivating you isn’t destructive or harmful. For example, record your favorite show and only allow yourself to watch it after you’ve done what you set out to do. Having something to look forward to, beyond the satisfaction of accomplishment, can benefit both efficiency and productivity.

Don’t be above eliciting help, either. Not the kind of help that will do your task for you, but the kind that will help you stay on task. Find a friend or coworker who can help you stay accountable. Tell them what you’ll have done and by when. Then ask them to hold you accountable to your word. Not wanting to go back on your word can be a great way to extinguish procrastination.

changing your ways. Consider why you’ve procrastinated in the past—stress, lack of knowledge, lack of accountability, fear— then take steps to avoid the pitfalls. Seeing the obstacles means you won’t trip over them. And seeing yourself as more than your bad habits means you’ll have the gumption to overcome what’s holding you back from accomplishing your goals, however big or small they may be.

Last but certainly not least, don’t be too hard on yourself, especially for bouts of past procrastination. Just because you’ve procrastinated before doesn’t mean you’re a chronic procrastinator incapable of

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STOP INVASIVE SPECIES IN YOUR TRACKS

CATCH SOME FUN THIS SUMMER!

Give Invasive Species The Brush Off

Muskie Doom Guide Service can help you cross “catching a muskie” off your North Shore bucket list! Now also offering trips for: Bass S Pike S Walleyes S Inland Trout (a high-action trip perfect for kids who love to fish!) Lake and Cook Counties

Help Prevent The Spread Of Invasive Plants And Animals. • REMOVE plants, animals & mud from boots, gear, pets & vehicle. • CLEAN your gear before entering & leaving the recreation site. • STAY on designated roads & trails. • USE certified or local firewood & hay.

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There was a time not that terribly long ago when Lake Superior was considered the top destination for giant lake trout. For many years, Lake Superior held the world record for a lake trout caught by angling. That was a massive 60-pound brute. Unfortunately, the arrival of sea lamprey—coupled with aggressive commercial fishing—put the boot to Lake Superior lakers. During the 1970s, when I was a teenaged fishing nut living in Thunder Bay, lake trout were a rather rare and exotic catch. Thankfully, lamprey control, coupled with trout stocking via the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, has helped the population recover. This year, the lake trout fishing along the Canadian coast of Superior is quite good. In the waters of Thunder Bay, the fishing for lakers is amazing. Lake Superior is unique in that it has a number of different populations of lake trout that live in many different habitats. Without trying to make it too complicated, there are strains of lake trout that frequent near shore waters of Superior and some that tend to be deep. Of the strains that stay closer to the shore areas, the redfin is perhaps the most well-known. This trout is longer, leaner and darker than a lot of Lake Superior lakers. The redfin name comes from the red or orange coloration on the fins of these fish. One of the cool things about redfin lake trout is you can sometimes catch them trolling in relatively shallow water (under 30 feet), or just under the surface over deeper water. I’ve even caught them shore-casting in the dead of summer. If Superior is cold, the redfin trout will usually be shallow and biting. The easiest way to target shallow fish is to do what is called flat line trolling. This technique involves trolling a spoon or diving crankbait on a long line out behind the boat. Generally, weight is not needed, although there is no reason you can’t add it. A 3/8 ounce silver Krocodile, Williams Nipigon or Little Cleo spoon are all great choices as they troll well and have a lot of flash. Always make sure you check the lure action with the trolling speed. You don’t want the spoon to spin. A speed of two mph or even less is often optimum. Another trolling option is a diving crank like the Rebel Fastrac or Deep Diving Husky Jerk. These lures tend to get a little deeper and also have a nice fish-like profile. Work the waters just off shore and don’t be afraid to sneak in up close if it is deep. Shallow

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Jay LeClair of Thunder Bay with a fat lake trout caught by downrigging. | T ARMSTRONG water lakers are usually aggressive fish. If you don’t get action close to shore, move out a bit and look for temperature changes or inversions. An inversion is where cold water meets warm. Sometimes these areas wills manifest as slicks of bugs and debris in the water. I’ve seen and caught lake trout feeding in these surface slicks over 100 feet of water. Downrigging is the most common way to catch lakers, but also the least hands-on. A downrigger is a heavy lead weight on a cable. The weight has a clip on it where you can attach a fishing line. When a trout hits, the line breaks free of the clip and you fight the fish in. While downrigging allows you a very accurate presentation of a lure at a certain depth, you lose the strike. Basically you reel in a fish that’s already hooked. Not to say that isn’t fun, it’s just different than feeling a fish strike your line. All that being said, downrigging is without a doubt the most consistently successful way to catch lakers that are hanging out 40 to 80 feet down or more. Deep water lake trout tend to be paler, fattier and not quite as nice to eat.

reels just as well, but the rod needs to be sturdy and have a hard metal tip or roller eye. Wire can chew up some stock guides very fast. Wire line is great at catching lake trout that live belly-to-the-bottom. The trick is to add weight to the wire line, usually off a dropper. Then you have a threeor four-foot monofilament leader and add a lure or bait. A Williams Wabler or Whitefish spoon is a classic wire line bait. Some folks also use herring or smelt on a long hook as bait. The key with wire line is to troll with your line close to—or dragging—bottom. When a trout grabs the bait, there is no doubt what is happening. Wire does not stretch, so the slow tug-of-war via reel begins. Wire lining is not exactly a finesse technique, but it really works. There are a lot of lake trout to be caught in Lake Superior, and the time is prime to get out on the big lake and try it. The basics found here should help you battle a Lake Superior lake trout sooner than later.

One old-school technique that was introduced to me by my late grandfather, Ora Ellis, is wire lining. This technique has been used on Lake Superior for nearly 150 years, maybe longer. You can still see some of the old-school banjo-style wire line reels rigged on tiny metal rods hanging in restaurants and stores. Wire line can be used on newer

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There was a time when good writing about wing shooting was common, but that was in another century. These days, too much outdoor writing is product hype or pedantic how-to stories. For those who rather read about “why” that “how-to” Mark Parman is a breath of fresh air. He hunts in the aspen thickets of northern Wisconsin, taking his birds over the points of English setters. That’s what he writes about in strong, story-telling prose. This is a book that is meant to be savored like a sunny October day in the woods, when it just feels good to be there. Parman takes you along on every page.—Shawn Perich

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For the first 10 years of her life, author Sheila Watt-Cloutier traveled only by dog team. Today, there are more snow machines than dogs in her native Nunavik, a region that is part of the homeland of the Inuit in Canada. In Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit, the elders say that the weather is Uggianaqtuq—behaving in strange and unexpected ways. The Right to Be Cold is Watt-Cloutier’s memoir of growing up in the Arctic reaches of Quebec during these unsettling times. It is the story of life on the front lines of climate change, told by a woman who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential Indigenous environmental, cultural and human rights advocates in the world.—Breana Roy

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With her trademark wit and warmth, author Lorna Landvik follows Nora Rolvaag (the door-die-trying daughter of Patty Jane) and a cast of characters between city and wooded retreat, Minnesota and Norway, past that’s secret and a future that’s promising, but uncertain. In this long-awaited sequel to Landvik’s best-selling novel Patty Jane’s House of Curl, readers are in for a good time with relatable characters that will have you both laughing and crying.—Breana Roy

ISABELLA LAKE WHY GO: Isabella Lake is an easy-to-access lake entirely in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) that is a good option for eater walleye, trophy pike and even fall whitefish netting. ACCESS: The easiest way to get to Isabella is via a relatively short portage (DNR calls it 56 rods, Voyageur Maps calls it 35 rods) from the end of Tomahawk Road (F.R. 377). This is basically BWCAW entry point No. 35 (Isabella Lake). The lake can also be accessed via a portage on the west side of the lake from Isabella River (28 rods) or from the east side and Boga Lake (16 rods). VITALS: Motors aren’t allowed on this 1,257-acre BWCAW lake. It’s not a very clear lake, thanks to its bog-stained water, and water clarity was measured at 5.5 feet during DNR’s most recent fisheries survey in 2016. It’s a decent-sized lake with several islands and bays. GAME SPECIES PRESENT: Black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass, sunfish, walleye, whitefish, white sucker and yellow perch. WALLEYES: Most (95 percent) of the walleyes surveyed in 2016 were under 15 inches. But Isabella isn’t a bad option for some good spring and summer walleye action inside the Boundary Waters, without having to make much effort to get there.

And there are some nice-sized walleyes present. The largest walleye sampled in 2016 was 21.2 inches long and weighed just under three pounds. The previous fisheries survey, conducted in 2006, turned up a walleye that was just under 27 inches. Walleyes don’t grow fast in this lake, but natural reproduction is doing pretty well in the lake, with eight-year classes showing up in the survey nets. For that matter, the walleye catch in the survey nets was above average compared to similar lakes in northeastern Minnesota, with 87 walleyes sampled. BIG PIKE: While that 2016 survey turned up a below-average catch of northern pike, Isabella remains a good option for catching a trophy-sized pike. The 2016 survey turned up a 39.4-incher that weighed nearly 15 pounds. And five of the 19 northerns sampled were longer than 35 inches. So if you like big pike, it wouldn’t hurt to bring some heavier tackle and some pikey plugs, spoons and in-line spinners. The survey found nine-year classes of pike in the lake, and growth rates for northerns in Isabella appear to be faster than most lakes in the area around Finland. WHITEFISH: Isabella has a pretty good lake whitefish population, and the most recent survey turned up individuals up to two pounds. The lake is open to sport gill

netting in the fall, and DNR says that a small number of individuals participate in that season every year. The 72 whitefish that were surveyed in 2016 is about average for comparable lakes in northeast Minnesota, according to DNR. THE REST: There are some decent-sized black crappies in the lake, with fish up to almost 12 inches sampled in the last survey, which turned up 33 black crappies in total. Almost 40 percent of the fish were

at least 10 inches long. An angler that bumped into a school of black crappies on Isabella might have some fun with some light jigs and tackle. Crews also caught quite a few yellow perch, and a good number of them were big enough to eat (in that 10-inch range). CAMPING: There’s nine campsites on this lake with an additional site listed as a “resting” site.—Javier Serna

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Portrait of a man thoroughly enjoying living in the moment.

The glacier-fed Alsek River rises in the Yukon and enters the Pacific in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park.

Alsek River Story and photos by Buck Benson

One day 12 years ago I got a call from Ron, a good friend since our college days so many years ago. “Buck, I want to go on an adventure, what can we do?” he asked. Ron’s career in real estate, his family obligations, and life in the suburbs had kept him far away from the wild environs where I love to play. He wanted a chance to really get “outside.” I suggested a rafting trip down the Alsek River in Southeastern Alaska. Ron’s need to help raise his grandson postponed our plans, but the spring of 2017 found us on our way to Haines, Alaska. The Alsek River begins as the Dezedeash in Kluane Provincial Park in Canada’s Yukon. When it merges with the Kaskawulsh several miles downstream, it becomes the Alsek, which runs for 160 miles through the Alsek-Tatsenshini Provincial Park and empties into the Pacific Ocean at Dry Bay in Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. Combined, these three parks comprise the largest protected parklands in the world and are also a Unesco World Heritage Site. The snow-capped mountains that blanket this wild river on each side all the way down are part of the St. Elias Range. Wrangel-St. Elias National Park borders this

region just to the north. Glaciers accompany these beautiful mountains due to the presence of the largest non-polar ice-cap in the world. It is truly a place still caught in the clutch of the last ice age. It is also home to the largest concentration of brown bears in North America. This is a wild place. A 150-mile drive northeast from Haines to Haines Junction in the Yukon brought us to our put-in point on the river. The rafts are 18 feet long bucket bailers and have no bottom air compartments. This means that you feel the 33-degree glacier-fed water right through your rubber boots. The guides propel the boats from the center with a pair of oars. When in the current they use a rowing technique called portegee. They stand up facing forward and very rhythmically push on one oar, and then the other, while their legs follow in a dance-like fashion. This allows them to see where the “grease” is and keep the boat in its power. The current moves at about seven to eight knots here. When encountering the glacier-created iceberg-laced lakes where the current disappears, the guides need to lean back into a traditional rowing method in order to move the fully loaded 2,000-pound boats forward. We had three boats with two guides, two guide interns and five clients.

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With driftwood plentiful, our meals were cooked over a fire in Dutch ovens on a heavy steel grill. Traveling in a raft allowed us to bring coolers filled with fresh and frozen foods. Having both guides well experienced in cooking in this manner, we ate everything from steak and salmon to birthday cake. The leftovers were burned in the fire and no scraps were left around the campsite to prevent bears from associating food with people. All of our garbage and human waste were carried on the rafts and transported out of the park. Ron had a few concerns going into the trip. The biggest one was sleeping on the ground in a tent. Age can lend one a few aches and pains. I had confirmed that we would have air mattresses, so I didn’t bring my comfortable NeoAirs. Of course, Ron’s leaked and it was not patchable. Our guide found him a pad and Ron found himself adjusting to camping life. The river has three major rapids; Sam’s Rapids rated Class V, Lava North with a rating of IV+ (4.5) and Turnback Canyon at Class VI. Class VI is the highest rating and is unraftable. The other two are world class rapids. There are also a number of Class II and III rapids along the route. National Geographic has called the Alsek the greatest whitewater river in the world. It has five times the flow rate of the Colorado River. When Dr. Walt Blackadar soloed the rapids of Turnback Canyon in his kayak in 1971, the flow rate was an astonishing 50,000 cubic feet per second. Sports Illustrated called this achievement the “river equivalent of the first ascent of Mt. Everest.” Blackadar became instantly famous. The mountain on the downriver side of Turnback was named Mt. Blackadar following his achievement. The river braids into many channels during its course. These can and do change every year, presenting challenges to the guides. The rapids also change, which means

that scouting them ahead of time is absolutely necessary. The river split just before Sam’s Rapids and we avoided those dangerous waters by taking the channel to the right. Looking back at Sam’s as the two channels merged again, we saw a mass of churning frothy white charging water, which stopped our conversation instantly. Lava North is just a short way downstream. We stopped just before it for a walk through the woods to scout it. It looked just as menacing as Sam’s. Jimmy, our head guide, took me and Ron through the basic protocol and commands used in running a rapids. Dan, an engineer with Boeing/McDonald Douglas, joined us. We had all donned dry suits. As head guide, Jimmy took us through the rapids first. The two interns followed and Rustin, our other guide, went last with the other two clients, Eric and Nancy from Tucson. Jimmy had told me that where you enter the rapids is the most important factor in being successful. Once in a major rapids, such as this one, you can’t change your position in any direction except in the direction the current takes. Corners lead the boat to the outside closest to the canyon wall, making it impossible to correct your course if you entered too close to the outside. There was a little nervous energy in the air. The glacial waters of this river are just above freezing. Despite our dry suits, it was far too cold and dangerous to end up in the water. The ride was amazing. We shouted in pure joy as we rolled and rocked our way over rocks, chutes and foamtipped crests. The speed of the descent was incredible. We ran the ¼- to ½-mile rapids in 30-40 seconds. The two interns were just behind us. My first words after entering quieter waters were “Let’s do it again.” However, Jimmy’s eyes were still on the rapids and Ron and I realized that

the other boat hadn’t yet appeared. The minute or two we anxiously awaited seemed to take forever. We thought they must have flipped the boat in the frigid current. Suddenly, out of the churning waters came Rustin’s boat. He was giving his all on the oars. We all started cheering. Our group had dodged a big bullet. Coming into the rapids, the current had pulled them into a huge hole behind a big rock obstruction which grabbed the boat and held it spinning in a circle. They were caught surfing the hole while water rushed in to fill the void. Rustin had jumped onto the back of the raft with all his force while Eric bailed in desperation and Nancy clung to him to keep him in the boat. Rustin stated that he wasn’t sure if his quick maneuver popped them out of the hole or if it was just a lucky break. Eric suffered a cut and bruise over one eye and Nancy a swollen hand as a wooden table came loose and slammed against them. Both Rustin and Jimmy concurred that a raft in a big hole like that should have flipped. Falling into frigid rapids like Lava North can be deadly and has been on many occasions over the years.

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Like all rafts traveling the length of the Alsek, we took a helicopter over the famous Turnback Canyon rapids. As we looked down at the wild scene below us, we were all very happy to get the ride. Our 14 days on the Alsek River were alive with unparalleled world-class scenery. Landscape on a giant scale. Wilderness that captures your imagination. Leaving this world of cell phones, television and 24-hour news cycle behind, Ron found himself experiencing the kind of peace that living life in the moment can bring. So did I. We hope we have taken at least a little of that home with us.

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Wild Traditions Give Weeds a Chance By Julia Prinselaar

The garden ritual of every growing season always seems to begin, and continue, with pulling the weeds. We turn over patches of dandelion and cat’s ear to cultivate rows of peas and corn, or tear up a groundcover of purslane that sprawls through a patch of pole beans. This year I planted my grandmother’s vegetable garden, which used to be meticulously tended by my grandfather before he passed away nearly two years ago. I hadn’t been to her garden in a few weeks, and the rains and hot July days gave everything free reign: tangled tendrils of chickweed grew between the Swiss chard; upright shoots of lamb’s quarters were beginning to bolt; crowns of mature dandelion plants turned tough in their post-flowering stage. It felt overwhelming to commit to hours of pulling weeds, only to drop them into a bucket and dump them in a compost heap. All this work, to throw everything away? As it turns out, the plants that we pull out each spring and through the summer are indeed edible, and can be just as delicious and nutritious as the greens that we put so much effort into cultivating. It’s no secret that many wild greens can taste tart, pungent and bitter, and as such, may be rejected. But it turns out that—surprise!—just like harvesting cultivated greens, there are prime times and parts to harvest when it comes to wild ones. And in addition to the adoption of proper harvesting techniques, I often wonder: do we look at the plants that grow in such wild abundance

A handful of miscellaneous weeds including purslane, chickweed, dandelion and lamb’s quarters, from my grandmother’s garden. | JULIA PRINSELAAR and think, Nah, you show up everywhere. You’re not special enough. Why should I bother cooking with you? Or have we just assumed that what grows wild is too unpredictable, unsafe and mysterious to incorporate into our diets? It may be a combination. John Kallas, a leading expert on foraging for wild edible plants, sheds some light. “Gourmet quality, of course, depends on gathering the edible parts at their prime stage of growth and using those parts to their best advantage. As a general rule, leaves (like other plant parts) start out tender and remain reasonably so until they reach their end size.” Baby spinach, lettuce and kale are always milder tasting and more tender than their mature, leathery parts. The same

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lamb’s quarters are abundant in disturbed soils throughout North America. In Kallas’ book, Edible Wild Plants, he refers to this plant as Wild Spinach, and that name lends some truth. Young lambs’ quarters have a hint of spinach flavour, and are an easy substitute for domesticated spinach. Flavour-wise, when cooked, few would notice the difference. Lamb’s quarters are higher in fiber, betacarotene (vitamin A), vitamin C, riboflavin, calcium, zinc, copper and manganese than its agriculturally-cultivated cousin. Domesticated spinach wins in omega-3s, folic acid and iron. It’s worth noting too that lamb’s quarters contain oxalic acid, which tends to bind to calcium and other minerals to make them partially unavailable. Still, this plant is a nutritional powerhouse and oxa-

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lates are less of a problem to people who consume a healthful, diverse diet. To harvest for raw eating, clip off the most tender leaves and leafy stem tips, and add them to your bowl as you would any other cultivated green. For cooking, you can harvest quickly and not worry so much about presentation: grasp the stem close to where it is branching and pull upward, gathering all the leaves and tender side stems in one stroke.

Common name: Chickweed Latin name: Stellaria media Chickweed is a moisture-loving, cold-tolerant plant that thrives in soft, rich soil. Commonly found in lawns, landscaped areas, gardens, pastures and open fields, it is native to Europe but has naturalized all over the world. It tends to grow in spurts when conditions are right, especially in the spring around the end of winter, making it an ideal early forage food. Chickweed grows in clusters from its base and produces a groundcover of sturdy, sprawling stems with opposite leaves and small white flowers. I’ve sautéed it with other vegetables and cooked it into scrambled eggs, but it’s worth noting that not all chickweed is the same. Like most plants, certain parts can be tender or tougher, and you’ll find that these principles often relate to wild foods in the same way. Chickweed is often rejected for being fibrous and stringy, but that’s because novice harvesters often cut off the upper half of the plant and chop it all into a salad. I’ve done this before and just eat it anyway, but I’m not a picky eater. “The result is a straw-like

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Purslane has more than double the amount of omega-3s that kale has and more than any other leafy A network of purslane stems growing among the green ever analyzed, claims carrots. | JULIA PRINSELAAR Kallas. He recommends harvesting the new, rapidNow that you know more about these ly growing tips of the plant before it goes common edibles, there’s a good chance to seed. Leafy stems, as well as leaves, are you’ll notice them popping up between just as edible and can be used in fresh food your rows of garden vegetables and flowdishes. Because this plant is a water-storing er beds. We’ve conditioned ourselves to succulent, you’ll find that its stems have a dismiss these plants as unruly, wild and crunchier texture. As such, they make a fun rebellious, without considering that maybe and unique choice for pickling. Try putting they carry a different message. Before you a bunch of older, thicker purslane stems cast them into your compost, try harvestinto a container of leftover store-bought ing a few and see what kind of creativity pickle juice. If you like the results, look up a they inspire in your cooking, and in conreal pickling recipe; it will take more time, versation at the dinner table. Give weeds but the results might be worth it. a chance.

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In the first few days of August, the moon wanes itself out of the evening sky and leaves us with a rare spread of bright planets and stars.

ditions we could see 40 or 50 meteors an hour. The meteors radiate from a point— called the radiant—in Perseus, which rises in the northeast around 10 p.m.

Look low in the south after nightfall to see four beacons. From east to west we have reddish Mars; Saturn; reddish Antares, the heart of Scorpius; and Jupiter. Mars is still brilliant, fresh from Earth’s close approach to the red planet on July 31. Saturn appears above the pleasing Teapot of Sagittarius and just west of the hook-like line of stars known as the Teaspoon.

Meteors happen when debris left behind by comets hits Earth’s upper atmosphere and burns up. Hot bits of debris heat the air for a couple of feet around them, and the glowing air produces the trails we see. The Perseids may look close, but they burn up some 50 to 60 miles above the ground.

With binoculars or a small telescope (and a star chart if necessary), try finding the star cluster above and to the left of the scorpion’s stinger. Known as Messier 7 or the Ptolemy cluster, it’s similar to the Pleiades in that its stars were all born from the same cloud of interstellar gas and are loosely bound by gravity. The annual Perseid meteor shower is predicted to peak the night of August 12-13. It should be good because no moon will be around to interfere. Under ideal con-

August’s full moon arrives at 6:56 a.m. on the 26th. However, the moon will have set by then. If you want to see this full moon at its best, go outside by 5:45 a.m. and look to the southwest. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth and Twin Cities campuses. For more information and viewing schedules in Duluth, see the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium: d.umn.edu/planet.

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Moth Versus Butterfly Have you ever wondered if a moth and a butterfly are the same thing? Or maybe you have seen a colorful winged creature and been unable to tell what kind it is? Study the two pictures below. Before reading on, what differences do you see? How are they similar?

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Strange Tales Canada’s Notorious Flying Bandit By Elle AndraWarner

It was Friday, December 14, 1979, when a Piper Aztec on a medi-vac flight from Red Lake (in Northwestern Ontario) to Thunder Bay was about five minutes away from landing, when the plane disappeared from radar. On board was an injured woman, a nurse escort and the pilot, Ken Leishman, Canada’s legendary ‘flying bandit’ who had gained celebrity status in the 1950s and 1960s as a street folk hero for his daring bank robberies, gold bullion heist (Canada’s largest), and brazen prison escapes. It wasn’t until the following spring that the plane’s wreckage was located about 45 km (27 miles) northwest of Thunder Bay. Investigators determined no one could have survived the crash. The two women were eventually identified from bone fragments, but there was no trace of Leishman. Speculation continues whether he survived and went on to a new life. The mystery attracted a visit to the wreck site by Hollywood actor Darren McGavin—who had bought the rights to Leishman’s life story—and psychic-astrologer Jeane Dixon; their results were never released. Born on a farm near Holland, Manitoba in 1931 and later moving to Winnipeg, in 1950 the 18-year-old Leishman married

17-year-old Elva Shields, a marriage that would last 29 years (until the plane crash).

On March 1, 1966, with four accomplices (including a lawyer), airline uniforms, forged documents and a stolen van, Leishman and the gang stole 12 bars of gold valued at $383,000 (2018 value $3 million). After hiding the gold bars in the lawyer’s backyard snowbank, Leishman booked a flight to Hong Kong (using his own name) to sell the gold on the black market. Unknown to Leishman, given his celebrity bandit status, he had already been identified as the prime suspect for the gold heist. So, while waiting in Vancouver Airport for his connecting flight, the RCMP arrested Leishman but not before he managed to ditch the gold sample he had brought along; it was never found. His accomplices had all been arrested and confessed, and the stolen gold bars had been recovered.

A couple of years later, while working as a travelling mechanic, Leishman purchased his first plane, a two-seater bright red Aeronca. He took some flying lessons and, without a pilot’s license or insurance, worked as a successful flying mechanic travelling to rural communities. When the company shut down, he joined a company selling pots and pans, becoming their first flying salesman and later, a manager. Things were good for the Leishman family and he racked up debt buying a bigger plane, a Cadillac, and house. But it all came crashing down in November 1957 when the company went bankrupt. Leishman came up with a plan for quick money: rob a bank in Toronto. A month later, on December 17, 1957, he flew to Toronto on a commercial flight and cased the downtown banks. The next day he robbed the TD bank branch on Yonge Street before flying home that same night. He got away with $10,000 cash (2018 value $89,300) in a robbery newspapers called “one of the most daring robberies on record”. The thief was described as a nicely-dressed gentleman bandit. Fifteen months later, on March 16, 1959, Leishman returned to Toronto to rob another bank, this time asking for $25,000 (2018 value $213,250). However, when Leishman pulled out his gun on the bank manager, the man yelled for staff to call police. Leishman fled and ran down Yonge Street chased by two bank employees who tackled him and held him for police. Sentenced to 12 years in Manitoba prison, he served four years’ time and after release, was back home in Winnipeg working as a salesman. And as the story goes,

Leishman was sent back to a jail near Winnipeg to await trail. He was bored and didn’t want to be there, so six months later, on September 1, 1966, he led a jail break with inmates, resulting in the largest manhunt in Manitoba. Ken Leishman’s first bank robbery was in December 17, 1957 when he flew from Winnipeg to Toronto, robbed the Toronto-Dominion bank branch of $10,000 (2018 value $89,300), and then returned to Winnipeg without getting caught. This is a picture of Leishman four months later on April 15, 1958. | WINNIPEG TRIBUNE COLLECTION after hearing about gold bullion shipments from Red Lake Gold Mines (the world’s richest goldfields northwest of Thunder Bay), began planning his next even bigger robbery.

After stealing a car and driving to Steinbach, he stole a new Mooney Mark 21 plane, flew across southern Minnesota to Gary, Indiana, where a bartender recognized him from news coverage. Arrested and returned to Winnipeg, he was incarcerated in his jail wing with 24-hour guard to await trial; the authorities figured there was no way he could escape now. But six weeks later, the media reported that Canada’s Flying Bandit had done it again—he had broken out of jail. However, his getaway was foiled when someone recognized him while he was making a call from a public phone booth. Arrested and back in jail, he pled guilty to nine charges. After his release on May 3, 1974, the Leishmans moved to Red Lake after Ken

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received his commercial pilot’s license and took a job with the town’s Tomahawk Airlines. He became a successful businessman and active member in the community, including president of the local Chamber of Commerce. It appeared his life in crime was over. In December 1980, Leishman was officially declared dead, though speculation and rumours continue about whether the Flying Bandit died or survived the plane crash. Over the years, Leishman has been the subject of books, numerous articles and TV, including a 2005 award-winning TV movie documentary, “Ken Leishman: The Flying Bandit”.

A municipality of 4,107 (2016) in Northwestern Ontario, Red Lake is famous for Canada’s richest and longest-lived gold mines. Red Lake also holds the official title of “Norseman Capital of the World”. A life-size fabric-covered Noorduyn Norseman bush plane sits on a pedestal at the Norseman Heritage Park overlooking Howey Bay, the site of the annual Norseman Festival. (Currently, the plane is being restored after being heavily damaged in a hailstorm last year.) | ELLE ANDRA-WARNER

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Outdoor skills workshop for women scheduled for Sept. 14-16 Women can hike to spectacular views of autumn colors and Lake Superior on the horizon during a three-day fall workshop that teaches a variety of outdoor skills through the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program of the Minnesota DNR. Getting to that view includes 330 feet of elevation gain on the Superior Hiking Trail—the kind of physical and mental challenge known well to Jo Swanson, trail development director for the Superior Hiking Trail Association and the keynote speaker for the fall workshop. “One of my themes is empowerment—learning to overcome fears of adventuring in the outdoors,” Swanson said.

“We live in a culture of fear and people react strongly when women go on outdoor adventures, especially when they go alone. The truth is that with planning and preparation, the outdoors can be a very safe place.” The fall workshop is Friday, Sept. 14, through Sunday, Sept. 16, in a new location this year at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center near Finland. Attendees will hear from Swanson and Minnesota state park naturalists. Session topics include Ojibwe heritage, voyageurs, archery, canoeing, and the animals, plants and geology of the North Woods. Linda Bylander, coordinator of the Becoming an Out-

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Attention Rock Hounds! Imagine spending the afternoon hunting Thomsonites on your own coveted beach? Very appealing 3 BR, 2 BA home with panoramic views of Lake Superior and lots of the cabin charm everyone desires. Many new features including a fireplace, Jacuzzi bath, new windows, new septic and new roof. FABULOUS lot with 1.5 acres of mature trees & 254’ of gravel and ledgerock shoreline.

68 Trailsyde

1000’ of beautifully rugged and secluded shore. 6 lots, house structure; you finish the interior, plus more than 30A of land to ensure ample exclusivity and privacy.

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Solid one room cabin on slab foundation, fully wired & 2 x 6 construction. Cabin is not finished but is ready for immediate usage. Impressive views, 8 acres and a stunning Lake Superior gravel beach, perfect for bon fires.

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Quality built, well designed 3 BR, 2 BA home beautiful with many quality features The main level features a floor to ceiling cobblestone fireplace that is not only attractive but can heat the house. Attractive kitchen with plenty of storage, vaulted ceilings, fully updated bathrooms, sunny 4 season porch & multilevel decks.

Imagine owning 334’ of ledgerock shoreline and 4.4 acres directly abutting Cascade River State Park!. The home sits at the water’s edge & features lots of natural woodwork, screened in porch, fireplace, loft, att’d garage & much more. The one level guest home is incredibly charming and basically maintenance free! Detached 32 x 40 ft garage & shop.

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The 8.4 acre estate has 1000 ft of gravel beaches, ledgerock points & 2 private coves. Post & beam home with a floor to ceiling fireplace, 3 BR, 4 BA & a walkout lower level apartment. Step back in time in the 100 year old Aldrich cabin.

Listen to the waves crashing from this 1BR, 2BA year round cabin that is situated at the water’s edge. Relax by the fireplace, or just gaze out the many windows and watch the waves. Sunny with lots of windows and an open floor plan.

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Fabulous views of both Artist Point and the Sawtooth Mountains! Stunning Lake Superior lot with 1.24A, 200’ ledgerock shoreline embedded with Thomsonite Stones.

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Lake Superior mansion ready to be completed. 1000’ of shoreline and more than 30 A of land, price includes 6 lots.

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Premium lots sited along scenic Chicago Bay on Lake Superior includes a portion of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Trail. Nicely wooded, private, and well insulated from Highway 61, this lot offers an escape with no inconvenience.

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Marvel at the views of Artist Point from this stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bath premier home located west of Grand Marais. Must see to appreciate the custom tile work, built-ins, floor to ceiling windows, cobblestone fireplace, decks and expansive gourmet kitchen & much more. Home is complete with AC, back-up generator & oversized garage. Private 2.96 acre lot with 243’ of gravel shoreline.

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Purchase three rental units for the price of a single home, or the lower units can be combined leaving a nice little family home with a studio apartment overhead. Or restore home into a two story single family home.

160A with 180+ degree views of the surrounding foothills. Very diverse forest... spruce bogs, cedar swamps, healthy birch groves, spruce, fir and healthy white pine. Owner/agent.

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210 Bloomquist Mtn Rd

MLS 6073896 $64,900

2BR, 2BA year-round home with all the modern amenities, in a private remote setting. Open living space is perfect for entertaining. All on 6A!

Cute 2 BR, 1 BA home priced to sell! A large living room with an electric fireplace and cedar paneling. Situated on a double lot with off street parking, shared garage and a nice backyard.

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Fully furnished one room north woods getaway with lots of privacy on 40A of wooded land with a wildlife pond and an abundance of recreational trails. Abuts federal land to the north.

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

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902 W 5th Ave

Tiny house with city water and sewer at the street ready to be brought in. This one-room rustic cabin is ready to be finished the way you want. Wooded City land across the street.

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1473 Gunflint Trail

Completely remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA home in Grand Marais with lots of character and beautiful Lake Superior views. An exceptional single family home, long term rental or a VRBO?

This sunny 2 BR, 1 BA home features many updates to include a new roof, windows, siding & septic system. Features include Wood fireplace, wood floors & large family room.

MLS 6074334 $319,900

Adorable one room year round cabin close to the water’s edge of Devil Track River! Convenient location close o town. The land is stunning and complete with trails, bridges, perennial flowers!

MLS 6075213 $177,900

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1230 W 5th St

Extremely well maintained country home within City limits. The spacious 4 BR, 2 BA house boasts an impressively manicured and private backyard with a lower level walk out to the patio. Two-stall detached garage and asphalt driveway. Move-in ready!

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Cabin or future home site? Beautiful lot with 6.83 acres, abundant with trails, flowing creek and abutting State land! Include is camper with a nice deck & outhouse.

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Here is one of the most historic and iconic homes in Grand Marais. From the Queen Anne front porch to the amazing gardens to the “to-die-for” garage this 2 BR, 2 BA home is a jewel.

Which is more amazing? The stunning one level 4 BR, 2 BA home or the 40 acres that surrounds it? Gorgeous kitchen with custom cherry cabinets & granite counters. Just a few features include the spacious dining room, family room, formal living room with fireplace & MBR En Suite with fireplace. Beautiful land w/ fields, ponds & abutting state land.

2291 County Road 7

Spacious custom built country estate with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms all located on 10 acres complete with ponds. This magnificent home was designed and built for horse riding with the large horse arena and fenced in yard allowing the horses to roam around. Added features include an artist’s cabin & Lake Superior Views!

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Large corner lot, four bedroom home-plenty of space for everyone. The main floor has an impressive entry to the great room: vaulted living room & dining room, surrounding the gas fireplace with huge windows to let the outdoors in. Curb appeal galore--tastefully landscaped, level grounds with a backyard privacy; deck and lg concrete patio. 5-stall detached garage with a 24 x 24 workshop.

MLS 6075590 $399,900

Condos Bluefin Bay Tofte Bluefin Bay has stunning Lake views and accessaward winning amenities and restaurants! Excellent rental potential.

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Sweet one-bedroom cabin on the north side of Devil Track Lake. Cute, open living areas with bedroom & bath in the back. Easily accessible lakeshore ready for all of your toys & fun on the water. There is a workshop & garage plus a nice deck off of the kitchen, great for grilling!

Imagine your family gatherings in this custom built 4 BR, 3 bath lake home with vaulted ceilings, log beams, wood fireplace & abundance of natural woodwork. Home is quality built complete with a walk out lover level & screen porch. Truly a beautiful lot with 4 acres & 250 ft of shoreline.

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Pike Lake

VERY private cabin on the coveted Greenwood Lake! 4.59A, 366’ shore, private bay, very accessible shoreline, dock, sandy swimming area, walking trails, mature trees and year round access. Cabin has full bunk beds, indoor dining and propane stove/fridge.

MLS 6073515 $179,900

McFarland Lake

“Bella Largo.” This carefully maintained, year round 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on a great lot at the west end of Pike Lake. The lot features 155’ of easily accessible shoreline and nearly 2 acres of private land. Whether you use it for your personal retreat or a VRBO, check it out!

Looking for a Boundary Waters Canoe Area cabin? This 2 BR cedar log cabin is designed for playing at the lake & features vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, propane fireplace & a large deck. Add’l buildings include a large guest cabin, storage shed AND a sauna! Great shoreline with a nice dock.

MLS 6075052 $370,000

MLS 6075428 $239,900

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100 Sag Lake Trail

Looking for your own BWCA vacation paradise or a successful, existing rental on the coveted Saganaga Lake? Primary cabin features 2 BRs, 1BA and a spacious open floor plan, perfect for gatherings. Adorable guest cabin with knotty pine woodwork, bath & kitchenette. Large garage, perfect for storing the toys! All of this on 1.3A with 150’of shoreline & dock.

164 The Grade

Cute, cozy & comfortable 2 BR, 1 BA cabin features a propane stove, propane refrigerator and a cool generator for all the comforts of home from beautiful Two Island Lake. Just 20 mns from Grand Marais

MLS 6076302 $165,000 NEW

Birch Lake

113 Winter Wren Road

SERIOUSLY! Check out one of the only grandfathered-in Boat Houses in Cook County. This lot features 412 ft of shoreline with 3+ acres plus there is add’l acreage available. Property includes an older rustic cabin, is fully surveyed, year round access & utilities are available.

MLS 6075434 $249,900

MLS 6075388 $379,900

Exceptional lot of Lake County’s premier lakes! Wilson Lake is unique with all oversized lots, similar to this one with 4 plus acres & over 335 feet of shoreline, providing lots of privacy. Many improvements in place - a driveway; site prep work - partially completed; a septic system and a well!!! All it needs are your plans for your ultimate private inland lake getaway. Competitively priced!

MLS 6075942 $125,000

MLS 6075594 $188,000

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3823 Arrowhead Trail

Watch breathtaking sunsets from the large deck on this impressive cedar log cabin nestled in the trees, overlooking McFarland Lake with 311’ of desirable shoreline on McFarland Lake, a direct BWCA lake. Features 2BRs, 3/4 bath, cathedral beamed ceilings, wood floors and lots of windows. Complete generator and solar panel system, drilled well, septic, all designed for year round usage.

MLS 6075429 $374,900

Stunning Devil Track Lake lot on the north shore with 159’ of shoreline and 1.88A for plenty of privacy. Driveway and cleared building sites. MLS 6074624

$179,900

Birch Lake

Lovely lakeshore lot on the north shore of Birch Lake with 209’ of shoreline & 5 acres. Convenient mid-Gunflint Trail location.

MLS 6074808 $99,900

Onagon Lake

Unique 5A lot with views overlooking both Onagon and Cupid Lakes. Approx. 1000’of shoreline and abuts Federal Land to the west.

Kemo Lake

AWESOME fishing on this premier Trout Lake. Private lot with 2.34A & 200’ of accessible shoreline. Power & Broadband available.

MLS 6031924 $139,900

We are excited to introduce our newest agent, Rachelle Christianson! Rachelle and her family; husband Cory and children Bo (6) and Sophia (7), own Skyport Lodge where they welcome guests year round and spend time creating a place for people to hang their hats and enjoy a meal. Rachelle is a very active and connected community member, and her enthusiasm and ability to create relationships makes her a great real estate agent, partner and business owner.

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300 ft of Tom Lake shoreline with spectacular views of the Palisades. Year round access! MLS 6076298 $97,900 NEW

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Wilson Lake

The price is NOT a typo!! This one room cabin is situated on 1.5A with 263’ of shoreline on West Twin Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in Cook County. It features all the comforts of home but at a remarkably affordable price. The cabin site offers wonderful views of the surrounding hills and bluffs and the user-friendly lake-shore makes it easy to launch your canoe or kayak.

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Tom Lake

Rare opportunity to find 34+A w/ 600’ of shoreline on a quality Walleye lake. Lot is surveyed & septic sites identified. Potential CD.

MLS 6074852 $119,900

Tom Lake

Enjoy stunning sunsets while overlooking Tom Lake! Year round access, 171’ shoreline, driveway and a cleared building site. MLS 6076516 $49,900 REduCEd

Two island – The Grade Affordable lot with 500ft of shoreline, nicely wooded 5 acres abutting state land plus it is close to town AND has year round access. MLS 6023533 $74,900 SOLd

MLS 6029826 $99,900

Imagine being the owner private owner on this lake? Property consists of 40A surrounded by USFS & 300’ frontage! Rough cabin sold “as is”. MLS 6075870 $149,900

Onagon Lake

Poplar Lake

Located at the end of the Gunflint Trail with 1A, 222’ of shoreline & a babbling creek. Electricity and broadband are nearby.

MLS 6029825 $39,000

MLS 6028920 $75,000

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Poplar Lake

Beautiful views of the lake with a healthy mix of huge white pines, cedars & balsams. Cleared building site, electricity, phone & broadband.

MLS 6028705 $169,900

VERY Private cabin on the coveted Greenwood Lake! 4.59 A, 366’ shore, private bay, very accessible shoreline, dock, sandy swimming area, walking trails, mature trees and year round access. Cabin has full bunk beds, indoor dining and propane stove/fridge.

387-2131

Convenient mid-Gunflint Trail 2.75 acre building site featuring deeded lakeshore access. Building site cleared, driveway in, utilities available. MLS 2158160

$52,500

Squint Lake

Mid-Gunflint Trail lot with 2.13A & 221’ shoreline. Gently rolling topography, old white pine trees & abuts USFS! YR access, elec & broadband.

MLS 6073515 $179,900

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Chester Lake

Greenwood Lake

Attractively priced lakeshore lot with 4.2A and 300’ rocky shoreline. Coveted trout lake, year round access – perfect for cabin or home site.

MLS 6073512 $139,900

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Commercial 8 N. Broadway

Prime commercial property has immediate income. Two upper level apartments with space for more, plus storefront, and grounds rental. For Grand Marais the location could hardly be better for tourism and traffic potential.

1st Ave West

Great opportunity in the downtown business district! This building is located on 1st Avenue West close to the harbor, Wisconsin Street, and Highway 61. Busy retail area year round--heavy foot traffic all summer long! A cafe, jewelry store, and t-shirt shop have all prospered at this location--what is your dream business?

MLS 6029037 $437,900

MLS 6075583 $224,900

700 feet of Irish Creek frontage. Septic sites have been identified. Irish Creek Road is now plowed in the winter. Year round access!! MLS 6076853 $26,000 NEW

1XX Quist Road

Five acre parcel all set up for your vacation or permanent home with potentially spectacular views of Lake Superior.

MLS 6076218 $57,000 NEW

19XX Camp 15 Loop

Affordably priced 20 acre parcel with privacy, situated near Federal land to the north. Seasonal access is off of the Camp 15 Loop Road, which is a great area to go exploring on your ATV, Mountain Bike or Snowmobile.

MLS 6076349 $24,900 NEW

160 Acres – Old Gunflint Trail

Remote, yet not far away from many mid-Gunflint Trail resorts. Incredibly unique chunk of land surrounded by USFS & abutting the BWCA for the ultimate northwoods getaway. Extremely close to Iron Lake. Access is a little rough! MLS 6074802 - $139,900

200 Acres - Camp 12 Rd

Rare opportunity to find 200A of land, primarily surrounded by State and Federal land giving you access to thousands of acres! Close to YR access off of the Arrowhead Trail. Many trails in the area and close to many lakes. MLS 6074853 $159,900

170 Acres - Camp 20 Rd

Heavily forested land that has been replanted with pine trees. Rolling topography, many building sites and hiking trails. Features a gravel pit on the northwest corner and a small wildlife pond to the south. State land to the south & east. MLS 6074422 $149,900

110 Acres - West Highway 61

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL with mixed zoning (Far-3, R-1 and commercial). Excellent location on the Highway 61 corridor west of town. Property extends north with access of off County Road 7. Owner will split. MLS 2164180 $649,900

43 Acres - County Road 7

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Nicely wooded with excellent development potential. Close to hospital and all the amenities of Grand Marais. Multiple zoning (R1 & Far 3), survey and wetlands delineation completed in 2007. Electricity & Broadband at road. MLS 2170711 $299,900

Rosebush Hill – Grand Marais

Nicely wooded 5.40A with shared driveway only minutes from town. Identified septic sites and fully surveyed! Approx. 430’ of creek frontage. Contract for Deed.

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MLS 6030911 $33,900 REduCEd

XX Rosebush Hill – Grand Marais

5.72A of nicely wooded land with gently rolling topography AND approx. 500’ frontage on the Rosebush Tributaries. Year round access, Electricity & Broadband.

MLS 6076178 $33,900 REduCEd

Railroad drive - Lutsen

Sweet 1.7 acre building site located in the heart of Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees – easy building site and near many recreational opportunities.

MLS 6023743 $39,900

80XX Gunflint Trail

Lakeshore access without lakeshore prices! This lot has access to Poplar Lake. Building site already cleared and driveway is in. Build your cabin or park your camper and put your boat in the water.

MLS 2158160 $52,500

XX Wildwood Acres Trail

One mile from Highway 61 in Tofte. Build your year-round home or your getaway. Close to everything the area has to offer. The driveway with culvert is already started--all you need to do is decide on a floor plan and make your dreams come true.

MLS 6031563 $35,000 MLS 6031565 $22,000 MLS 6031566 $32,000

Broadway Ave – Grand Marais

Want to live in the country and yet want access to City Sewer & City Water? Check out this over-sized lot that is located on the Gunflint Trail in city limits.

MLS 6031909 $48,000

County Rd 67 – Grand Marais

Enjoy the views of Lake Superior from this 2.24 acre lot. Features year round access, directly abuts State Land to the east, is fully surveyed and has a well-built private driveway.

MLS 6029973 $39,900

Boulder Point Rd - Lutsen

X Snowshoe Trail

Residential lot off the Sawbill Trail in Wildwood Acres. Nicely wooded and waiting for your year-round home or seasonal getaway.

MLS 6031568 $20,000 MLS 6031570 $30,000

180X W Gauthier Rd

110 acres of privately owned acreage directly abutting Judge Magney State Park, with distant Lake Superior views. Direct access to the Superior Hiking Trail, with plenty of wildlife to observe!

Home or cabin? This 3.55 acre lot is located Lutsen right off the Ski Hill Rd with views of Lake Superior. Abuts the State Scenic and Natural Area.

MLS 6031787 $59,900

Raven Feather Road

Victory Lane - Hovland

10 Murphy Mtn Rd - Grand Marais

County Road 67

MLS 6073521 $49,900

MLS 6029971 $69,900 MLS 6029972 $82,000

County Road 7, Grand Marais MLS 6075749 $55,000

West Hwy 61 – Grand Marais

Check out this property with 2.27 acres within city limits. Build your home or consider doing a subdivision.

W Hwy 61 – Grand Marais

Excellent location and plenty of development opportunities right off Hwy 61. Consists of 7.1A, zoned R1 and Commercial. Additional R-1 acreage available.

MLS 2170380 $149,900

North Rd – Hovland

Affordably price 20 acre lot that is perfect for a private, year round retreat. Power, phone and broadband available at the road. What more do you need?

MLS 6024552 $39,900

Rosebush Hill – Grand Marais

COOL lot with 25+A close to Grand Marais, healthy mix of trees, creeks & gently rolling topography. Approx. 800’ frontage on the Fall River with building sites overlooking the river. Whether you keep it all as one lot or subdivide, the options are endless.

MLS 6076117 $69,900 REduCEd

Check out the Lake Superior views from these properties! 2 .7 - 3.48 acres with all utilities readily available - electric, broadband & telephone. DNR owned Lake Superior shoreline across the road so you can have the enjoyment of the lake without the cost.

Attractive & affordable building site with 3+ acres & easy access right off of Hwy 61. Minutes from town and connects to the Superior Hiking Trail. MLS 6033459 $44,000

Gunflint Trail

5xx South Shore dr

MLS 6033168 $87,500

Year round 6.46A on county maintained road with amazing views of the lake. The cleared path up the property will help you visualize your future home on the North Shore! Also in close proximity to down town, hiking, biking & skiing trails!

This non-lakeshore lot on the South Shore Drive of Devil Track Lake is ready for your plans! Build a home, use it for recreation--the choice is yours. Mature trees, gentle slope and a partial driveway.

MLS 6075744 $59,900

County Road 48

Two 5+A lots that will be perfect for building your home in the country while being within minutes of town. Lake Superior Views and mature trees. Recreation trails close by.

MLS 6030623 $85,000

14x Bloomquist Mountain Rd

Ten acres of mature trees including huge White Pines! Sloping lot with lots of southern exposure for sunshine all year long. Easy drive to town, yet secluded on a private road in a country setting.

County Road 60

Wesley Lane

MLS 6073592 $99,900

MLS 6075850 $59,900

Sweet 6.4 acre lot located a stone’s throw from Sand Point on Devil Track Lake. Great building site for a year round home or a cabin with direct access to many recreational opportunities.

MLS 6076050 $64,900

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MLS 6075126 $119,900

MLS 6032536 $25,000

SLEEPER LOT! Dream about your future home while relaxing in the screened in porch. Enjoy the Lake Superior views, 5+ acres of rolling topography, driveway & utilities in place.

MLS 6076073 $110,000 NEW

Seriously amazing Lake Superior views, including Alligator Island from the rock outcroppings on this stunning lot. Property consists of 6.65 acres, end of the road location AND abuts Federal land to the west. Close to town & all amenities

Explore this 20 acre parcel & check out the great building sites overlooking a beautiful beaver pond. Very private and plenty of wildlife in the neighborhood.

101 West Hwy . 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 info@cbnorthshore.com

Secluded 20 acres located on a County Road with all amenities to include electricity & broadband and is a short drive to town. Lot has excellent views of Lake Superior, abuts State land to the north, close to hiking trails, cross-country ski areas.

Birch drive

Dream big or dream small--most likely it will involve huge windows facing South! Bordering Cascade State Park, this lot is ready for outdoor activities. Features a partial driveway, 4.9 acres & year round access. MLS 6075803 $89,900

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES

LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES FOUR SEASONS GUEST HOUSE.

Family compound or short-term rentals-you choose. Endless views, solidly built, rear parcel with lake views, new septic, and location, location, location!

PANORAMIC LAKE SUPERIOR.

MLS# 6030289 $498,000 PRICE REDUCED!

Gorgeous 10 acres with panoramic views on Lake Superior. 545 feet of beautiful sand/gravel beach with a stream running through the property. Located only 1.5 miles from Gooseberry State Park. Septic hook up is at the road. MLS#

6031490 $399,000

MARK LAKE - 159 ACRES. The only private land on Mark Lake! Good northern fishing. 200ft. Shoreline, forestry road or snowmoblie access. Motivated Seller!

GUNFLINT LAKE HOME – SAND BEACH.

MLS# 6026299 $239,000 WILDERNESS SETTING - TUCKER LAKE. A

This charming 2 bdrm home sits on 4.62 acres, just 40 ft from the dramatic shore on a point. Many custom features and built-ins, 3-car detached garage with a fantastic upper level apartment, lrg storage sheds, plus a very unique and rare sand beach! MLS#

perfect place for your cabin or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. 3.68 acres and 554’ shoreline. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access. MLS# 2309237 $222,900

NEW! PERFECT POPLAR LAKE CABIN.

6074287 $495,000

LARGE DEVIL TRACK LAKE HOME. Impeccably

maintained 2 story, 3 bdrm lake home with 3 season porch. Windows all around, vaulted ceilings, numerous upgrades, loads of finished living space. Workshop, landscaped yard and gardens. MLS#:

LAKE SUPERIOR CABIN.

Nestled into a hill just around the curve from Cut Face Creek sits this cute 1BR, 1BA cedar cabin. Kitchen, living room, bath & laundry on 1st flr, plus open loft with space for multiple beds. 1.3 acres with 365’ Lake Superior frontage. Close proximity to Grand Marais, but far enough away from the crowds. Septic mound, well & garage complete the picture with spacious big lake views! MLS# 6075543 $365,000 PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY. Beautiful, very private 1.84 acre residential lot with 240 ft of Lake Superior shoreline in the Chimney Rock Platted Development. Premier quality with stunning elevated and panoramic views of the lake. MLS# 2313197

$199,900 LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS. Dense

spruce forest, moss covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200' shoreline with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband. Easy access from Hwy 61, yet private and secluded feeling. MLS# 6075213 $189,900

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES HERMITAGE OR HERITAGE – LARGE INLAND LAKE RETREAT. Charming 4-season, 2 bdrm home on 46+ acres with over 1600' beautiful frontage on Two Island Lake. Privacy assured with US Forest lands surrounding you. Lots of wildlife. Walk to the BWCAW! Located just 20 minutes from Grand Marais.

MLS#: 6075756 $749,900

BEAUTIFUL DEVIL TRACK LAKE HOME.

6074542 $399,900

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Enjoy lakeshore living with an updated and comfortable 3 bdrm, 3 bath home on this large lake near Grand Marais. Lower level has a comfortable efficiency apartment with walk out to the lake. Decks, gardens, dock and large detached garage make this a pleasant property for outdoor activities. Great views and shoreline with rare cove. MLS#: 6076082 $398,900

NEW! PRIVATE LAKESHORE – WILDERNESS LAKE. Eggers Lake is surrounded by t he Superior National Forest

and has only one private land owner on its shore. This 160 acre island of private property sits within the scenic and rugged Misquah Hills with remote privacy plus a large wildlife pond. MLS#

6076498 $349,900 SEA GULL LAKE LOT – BWCAW VIEWS.

This 10-acre lot has great views and 489 ft of accessible shoreline with a sand swimming beach. Rock outcroppings, blueberries, & pines. Driveway and power are in place with a fantastic building site for your dream lake cabin. Seller willing to divide.

MLS# 6074842 $339,900

6032657 $249,000

CLASSIC CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE.

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

This wonderful and well-maintained 2 bdrm cabin has Poplar Lake shoreline on both sides of the property. Paddle to the BWCA or ski to the Banadad trails in winter. Classic cabin décor, custom cabinets, lots of windows, septic and lakewater system. MLS# 6077003 $220,000

WILSON LAKE WILDERNESS FINLAND. True Solitude! Over 5 acres and 355' shoreline

with great build sites near the lake or tucked around the bluff for gorgeous views. Appreciate the stunning sunrises and paddle the bays in a canoe or kayak. Wilson Lake is also a great fishery!

MLS#: 6074552 $199,500

CABIN WITH BWCAW VIEW ON MCFARLAND.

This super 2 bdrm cabin has great views of the Palisades and the west end of McFarland Lake. Just a stone’s throw from the BWCAW! Comes furnished including pontoon boat, fishing boats, canoe, dock, and two Onan generators.

MLS# 6029644 $199,000 LEVEL LOT, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE.

This 1.55 acre Devil Track Lake lot has easy access from county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200+ ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here.

MLS# 6033181 $198,900 LOON LAKE GETAWAY. Lovely furnished cabin on pristine Loon Lake. Includes a newer 1 bdrm addition, cozy loft, open living/dining room, sturdy deck, and 24' dock on 142' shoreline. Cabin easily sleeps 6. Lakewater system, septic holding tank. Great lake views! MLS#

6030355 $186,000 RARE GUNFLINT LAKE PARCEL.

Exceptional lot with 344' of waterfront features unreal views and privacy. Use the slope of this lot to your advantage when considering what style to build. Power and broadband available. Borders public land! MLS# 6073686

$175,000

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES NEW! QUINTESSENTIAL WATERFRONT CABIN. Literally sitting

RUSTIC CABIN ON WEST BEARSKIN.

$114,000 NEW! NICE TOM LAKE LOT.

6076725 $170,000 NEW! END OF THE ROAD PRIVACY – DEVIL TRACK LAKE.

Lrg 10 acre private lot on the remote end of the lake, second to last on the south shore with good forest road access. The 255 feet of shoreline is on a level lot with a beautiful point. Driveway and clearing with gentle access to the dock. MLS# 6076947

A-FRAME ON POPLAR LAKE.

Classic 2 bdrm, 2 bath A-Frame cabin in a beautiful setting overlooking Poplar Lake. Located at the end of the road with year-round access. Very nice, gentle path to the 156’ of lake shore. Nice mix of trees. MLS# 6024438

LOG SIDED CABIN ON TOM LAKE. This 2 bdrm, 1 bath

$160,000

cabin is situated on the shore of Tom Lake with loons and walleye just off the 24' dock. Solar power with quiet generator, though grid electric is available. Features a spiral staircase to a spacious loft and energy efficient windows. MLS#

MLS# 6076728 $110,000 LEGENDARY SAWMILL BAY. Magnificent old-growth cedars and maples frame a corner lot with a high and dry build site. Yearround road access and a terrific wildlife habitat awaits your cabin in the woods. 185' of Caribou Lake frontage. MLS# 6032953 $89,000 BEAUTIFUL NINEMILE LAKE LOT. End of the road, large lot adjoins Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area. Great trees, views and building site on 4.1 acres with 397 feet of shoreine. Unique privacy, year round access and power.

MLS# 6031840 $59,900 PRIVACY AND VIEWS AT SISTER LAKE. Nice

lake lot with great forest, and beautiful new building site. There's a high point of the surrounding area with awesome views. Excellent, accessible shoreline. New driveway to a great building site. This is a great area for fishing many lakes in the area. You're also close to Tofte/Lutsen on the North Shore. Priced to sell!! MLS#

6073911 $56,900 PRICE REDUCED! TALK ABOUT WILDERNESS!

Immerse yourself in a large tract of deep wilderness. 17 acres on Tucker Lake just off the Gunflint Trail. This parcel is tucked up to Superior Nat'l Forest lands with the BWCAW just across the lake. Frontage on the Tucker River, privacy and wilderness all around. almost everything. This is a very private 1 acre parcel surrounded by federal land with 268’ shoreline. Your own shore lunch spot! MLS# 6031436

$50,000 GREAT PRICE LAKE LOTS. Deep woods, seclusion

waiting for your dream lake home or cabin. Pristine views, towering white pine, +/- 200' accessible shoreline each with crystal clear water and great privacy. Good driveway in place, ideal location, power and broadband available. MLS# 6074687, 6074688 $159,900

NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Only a lucky few

get to own cabins here. Remote water access from the US side, or drive in to the landing on Ontario side. Stunning views, easy access to the BWCA. The 2 bdrm cabin is one of the nicest remote cabins you'll find. Includes a great sauna.

MLS# 6023214 $149,900 LAKE PRIVACY ON 20

ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a remote wilderness lake with only a few privately-owned parcels on the water. No public access! This great lot features huge white pines, pristine views, 20 acres, and 650’ shoreline! Motivated seller. MLS# 6075215 $129,900 NEW! GREAT GREENWOOD LAKE LOT.

Tremendous views of the bay and lake. 2.10 acres surveyed and ready to build. A true northwoods setting, nicely wooded, privacy, easy lake access. There is a stubbed in driveway and a building pad. Greenwood lake road is plowed in the winter. MLS# 6076787

$120,000 SOLITUDE ON LOON LAKE. These 1-2 acre lots are

located on the south side of Loon Lake and offer great lake views, 152-218’ beautiful shoreline and many nice trees. The main road is in place and power is on the lot line. MLS# 6032216-18, 6032220 $120,000 and

Gently sloped 4.34 acre lakeshore lot that would offer some incredible views. Situated in a quiet and peaceful private bay.

MLS# 6074216 $69,900 RARE ELBOW LAKE LOT. For the fisherman who has

6030876 $160,000 VIRGIN PINE, GREAT SHORELINE, PIKE LAKE. Two lake lots with wilderness, woods, and lakeshore are

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LARGE HOME / DUPLEX GRAND MARAIS.

Fishing camp on the edge of the BWCA! Small lot and rustic cabin with potential. Half an acre with 75 feet of shoreline and year round access. MLS#: 6076184

at the water's edge is this unique, private off grid cabin on a Tom Lake peninsula. Generator power, composting and chemical toilets, gray water kitchen sink and laundry. The 2nd bdrm is in a sleeping cabin steps away from the main. MLS#

$160,000

HOMES & CABINS

and nice views from these Tom Lake lots. This is the desired west side of the lake with access from the Camp 20 Rd. Enjoy a peaceful lake property with good access. Great back roads to explore. Adjacent land available. MLS# 6030741, 6030742 $49,900 each

CONDOMINIUMS WELCOME TO LAKE SUPERIOR.

Warm & beautiful light-filled end unit Aspenwood Townhome. The 2-story walkout style leaves you with plenty of options to get outside and close to the Big Lake. This 2 bdrm, 3 bath home includes 98% of all furnishings & personal property. It is also part of a successful vacation rental pool. MLS# 6022175

This 4400 square foot two level duplex is well built and exceptionally cared for. Each level incl 4 bdrms, 2 baths, large kitchens, dining and living areas, utility/laundry, storage, and a lock out bdrm with bath. Efficient, handicap accessible, Lake Superior views. MLS# 6074189 $599,900

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A GEM IN THE WOODS. There is quality

and detail at every turn in this magnificent 2 bdrm, 2 bath home hidden on 30 acres in the Grand Portage State Forest. Marble stairs and floors, loft, master bath with hot tub & sauna, soaring cathedral ceilings, and 2000 sq ft attached garage. Not your typical home in the woods, this is a rare gem waiting for someone who loves the outdoors, but wants the class of an elegant home at the end of the day. MLS# 6074633 $499,000 PRICE REDUCED! LOG HOME MOUNTAIN TOP VIEWS. The ultimate wilderness retreat - 160 acres surrounded by gov't lands. No one will find you here! The log home is masterfully built and lovingly cared for. Solar power, well and septic. Super nice sauna building. Solitude awaits from this mountain-top retreat. MLS# 6073745 $499,000 PASTORAL SETTING – HISTORICAL LOG HOMESTEAD. Large, renovated 2 bdrm, 2 bath farmstead on 135 acres in Moose Valley near Hovland. Beautiful features and views, ponds, giant barn with shop space above, and more. The perfect horse property, hobby farm or sportsman's paradise...which suits you? MLS# 6074954 $479,900

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HOME WITH DRAMATIC VIEWS.

This large, efficient 3bdrm home has panoramic views of Lake Superior and the surrounding hills. Secluded with landscaped yard and 20 acres bordering Gov't lands. Quality features, many windows, shop building and more!

MLS#6033328 $429,900

Nearly 3000 square feet of living space with stunning views of Lake Superior, yet only 2 miles from town. 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with an additional loft area. Open design, huge deck, abuts federal land!

$285,000 CARIBOU HIGHLANDS CONDO 113A.

This is the epitome of a northwoods vacation get-away. Ski-in/skiout from this condo overlooking Bridge Run, offering unreal views of the ski hills. Remodeled exterior and remodeled and updated interior. Walk to Lutsen Mountains activities. Comes furnished! MLS#

6074164 $90,700

BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME.

$410,000 PRICE REDUCED!

MLS# 6075065

OUTSTANDING CUSTOM HOME – LUTSEN. The ultimate in privacy, this 3 bdrm home is nestled in the woods surrounded by public lands. Just a minute away from Caribou Lake access and the Superior Hiking Trail. Everything one could ask for, including a two car garage! MLS#: 6075522 $374,900

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HOMES & CABINS HOME IN PARADISE.

WARM AND COMFORTABLE SMALL HOME – HOVLAND. This

This 2 bdrm, 3 bath home enjoys the view and proximity to Lake Superior's beauty without the lake-front taxes. Home could be converted to a duplex for extra income. Huge garage/workshop with lake-view windows.

MLS# 6074449 $275,900

charming cottage has warm pine paneling, oak floors and a very pleasing personality. Lots of light, 4-season porch, nice garage with finished guest space, large decks, yard and gardens. Solar array offsets the monthly bills. Simple living with a small creek and thousands of acres of adjoining public land.

LARGE HOME ON THE HILL. Privacy and comfort are yours in

this quality home with huge garage on 40 acres of high land with distant lake views. Remote off-grid living without being too far off the beaten path. Self reliance is all set up for you with a 4 bdrm, 1 bath home that has beautiful living spaces and room to do more as you see fit. A home or retreat, situated close to Magney State Park and Lake Superior. MLS# 6033566

$269,900 PRICE REDUCED! REMOTE HIDE-AWAY. Charming custom built

2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space. Generator power and over 100 acres to explore.

MLS# 6029349 $244,000

HOBBY FARM OR LOTS OF IDEAS. Large property with open meadows, gardens, orchards, and a beautiful river waiting for your ideas. The living quarters are located above a 6-stall horse barn. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, lots of open living space. Pole barn, gathering hall and more! MLS#: 6075375

COTTAGE HOME ACROSS FROM LAKE SUPERIOR. This

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

$199,900

MLS# 6075176 $132,900 NEW! COMFORTABLE LOG HOME IN BEAUTIFUL WOODS.

This 2 bdrm cabin was set up for a simple lifestyle with solar electric, hand pumped well and composting toilet. Charming living room with stone fireplace, large kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. 12 private acres with mature white pine and cedar. MLS# 6076755

$139,900 CABIN RETREAT NEAR TWO ISLAND LAKE. This sweet off-grid, log

sided cabin is in excellent condition with plenty of room and a comfortable feel. Located about 12 miles from Grand Marais. Public land adjoins the 20 acre property with many fishing opportunities nearby. MLS# 6073794 $129,900 NORTH SHORE RETREAT. A little one room cabin waiting for you to make it into something. 3.8 acres on the Lake Superior side of Hwy 61 with decent lake views; you'll feel the lake effect. The cabin is kind of rough, but maybe this is the project you've been looking for. MLS# 6074739 $36,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES GREAT HISTORY, GREAT LAKE. Devil Track Cabins is a long

standing seasonal resort on the beautiful north shore of Devil Track Lake. The 5 charming cabins + owner’s cabin each have a private setting and lake view. Great beach with docking for guests. A wonderful family retreat! MLS# 6033556,

6033557 $379,900

cute home sits just across the highway from the big lake shoreline. The 2 bdrm, 1 bath cottage has wood floors, beamed ceilings, and a warm, comfortable feel. Septic and well, a small shed and 11 acres of privacy. MLS# 6030154 $169,900

TIMBER FRAMED LOG HOME OVERLOOKING TOM LAKE. Charming log

cabin on 78 acres with seasonal views of Tom Lake. Large loft bedroom and covered porch with swing. Stone fireplace, hardwood floors, and metal roof. Year-round access. Furnishings and generator included. MLS# 6027412

$159,900

MARKET, DELI, LIQUOR STORE – HOVLAND. A bustling business in a

beautiful rural community on the North Shore. Bakery, deli, pizza, convenience store, and liquor store under one roof. Large seating area & outdoor patio. Expansion/home site possible!

MLS# 6030800 $329,900 BIG OPPORTUNITY, MANY POSSIBILITIES.

Prime commercial location in Hovland, 1000 feet of Highway 61 frontage. Large commercial space with a small 2 bedroom home and 1 functioning rental cottage. Many new improvements and upgrades. Two more small cabins could be rented, and there's room for many more...or other possibilities. Large 2-car garage plus two sheds. MLS# 6026089 $284,900

PRIME RETAIL DOWNTOWN GRAND MARAIS. Main traffic location in the heart of down town. Located

on Wisconsin St between Blue Water Cafe and Sivertson Gallery, with 25 ft street frontage and over 2300 sq ft each. Build up for a lake view – lots of possibilities! MLS# 6029930, 6029951 $144,900 each

PRICE REDUCED! PRIME COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN.

Two acre-sized lots with Highway 61 frontage-road access and great visibility in downtown Lutsen. Nice creek borders the east property line, nice mature forest. Great location for a small gallery, retail or restaurant. A residential lot is available adjoining to the north.

• MLS# 6032971 $99,900 • MLS# 6032972 $89,900

RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE LARGE TRACT WITH CREEK. This 319 acre parcel has ponds & creek frontage on the Flute Reed River. Has been in DNR management program. Great for hunting or homesteading. Access is by unimproved easement from the Camp 20 Road, near county maintenance. The land may be split - take your pick of "40's"! MLS# 6027384 $258,000 END OF THE ROAD – PANORAMIC WILDERNESS RIVER VIEWS. You won't

find a more remote and spectacular location – incredible Brule River views. The charming and comfortable cabin sits on almost 80 acres with an unspoiled view from the deck unlike any other in Cook County. Over 1100 feet of river frontage. Canoe or kayak in the wide and wild stretch of river just north or Magney State Park. Make this your own secluded wilderness get-away. MLS# 6076100 $249,900

NEW! CHARMING CABIN – RIVER FRONTAGE. Updated for convenience and comfort, this charming cabin has seen tender loving care. Solar electric, cute kitchen, great views from the deck. Year round use or rustic rental. 5 acres with mature trees and 360' Little Devil Track River frontage. MLS#

6076762 $162,500

SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT. Remote

80 acres ,10 miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land. 700’ of Durfee Creek frontage.

MLS# 6024638 $149,000

NEW! BRULE RIVER RETREAT. Remote 40 acre parcel with small bunk house, covered camp shelter and outhouse. Walk the path to the river with 660' shoreline where you can launch your canoe and fish this placid stretch. Surrounded by wildlife and thousands of US and State Forest land. MLS# 6076495 $99,900

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RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE CROWN CREEK – FINLAND. Incredible 40 acre parcel with 700' of gorgeous river frontage. It's a unique property with a healthy mix of varied trees, forest floor growth, native plants and endless amounts of privacy! Just a short distance from downtown Finland, lakes, and trailheads. MLS#: 6075954 $99,900

TWENTY ACRES – GREAT LOCATION. Great

larger parcel near Grand Marais with road in to the “top” of the property. Lake views, maple and mixed forest, small creek. County road access with power and broadband close by, borders public land on three sides. MLS# 6030517

$89,900

PROVEN GREAT HUNTING AREA 80 ACRES. Prime hunting

land in Schroeder. Rolling land with great wildlife habitat incl. stream, beaver dam with large pond, and a good mixture of trees and low vegetation. Older 2 bdrm cabin in a beautiful park like setting overlooking large beaver pond. MLS#

access and an easy walk to the Tom Lake boat landing. Year-round road, power is possible here. The 3 forties may be split - take your pick. MLS# 6027383

with 600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded.

MLS# 6073876 $59,900 or MLS# 6073877 $69,900 or MLS# 6073878 $74,900. NEW! HIGH PROPERTY, DRIVEWAY, CREEK FRONTAGE. This 25 acre parcel has great southern exposure

and views from a nice building site at the end of a long driveway. Very private setting and frontage on Irish Creek. This property is ready for your cabin in the woods, with good solar potential and lots of seclusion. Easy year-round access. MLS# 6077020 $69,900 NICE HOME SITE NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice elevation and views from this 6.75 acre lot off of County Rd 6 just minutes from town. Frontage on Little Devil Track River, with lowland and highlands. Nice forest and privacy for your home or cabin in the woods.

MLS# 6031740 $51,000 FLUTE REED RIVER HOME SITES. These two heavily wooded

parcels have the seclusion of 11-13 acres and about 330' frontage each on the trout stream Flute Reed River. Access is easy from frontage on a county road. Power and broadband are available. These lots are the perfect place for a retreat property or a year-round home. MLS# 6030884, 6030885

$49,900 each 500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful rolling land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. MLS# 6029353 $37,000

LAND/BUILDING SITES 100+ ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Great location for a home or recreational property just minutes from Grand Marais. Rolling land with creek, borders thousands of acres of federal and state lands. Power at road. Seller willing to subdivide. MLS# 6032474 $277,900 NEW! LOCATION, VIEWS, PRIVACY – 80 ACRES. This former homesteaders property has it all: rolling topography, ravines, grassy meadows, mature timber, flowing creek and expansive Lake Superior views! Minutes from Grand Marais, adjoins USFS land.

TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles across

Lake Superior – incredible 180 degree views! Private drive and buried power in place. 15+ acres with nice mature trees and public lands on 2 sides. More land is available. This site will rock your world. MLS#

6033563 $249,900 ACREAGE ADJOINS WILDERNESS - LAKE ACCESS. This 42 acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. MLS# 6024602 $179,000

INCREASINGLY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL.

190 arces fully surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich variety of trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands. MLS# 6029820 $139,000

6032712 $112,500 LARGE ACREAGE NEAR TOM LAKE. 128 acres with good road

WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION. Three 40 acre lots

MLS# 6076511 $279,000

LAND/BUILDING SITES

$111,000 TWO INCREDIBLE LUTSEN PARCELS. Driveway, electric/

broadband, survey and a cozy camper/RV are all set on Lot 3, while Lot 4 offers unending privacy as it abuts federal land. Christine Lake public boat landing is within walking distance with Poplar and Tait rivers nearby as well. MLS# 6032903 $109,500 HUGE POND-HUGE PRIVACY. Large 45+ acre wooded parcel located across from Tom Lake. Huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage.

MLS# 6029352 $90,000 NEW! BEAUTIFUL LAND, TUCKED AWAY PRIVACY, POLE BARN. This 24 acre parcel is tucked up

against the "Hovland mountain range" with mature forest, easy road access and a moderated Lake Superior climate. Large 34' X 56' pole building, utilities nearby. MLS# 6076757 $89,900

NEW! LARGE UNDEVELOPED CITY TRACT. This large Central Addition property is perfect for a lot development plan, or as a private home site. City utilities are close, street access on two sides. Many possibilities. MLS# 6076673 $89,900

LARGE LAND, PINES, PRIVACY AND PIKE LAKE VIEW. Outstanding property with adjoining USFS lands,

good access on Murmur Creek Rd, and even nice views of Pike Lake. Launch your boat just a half-mile away. Nice planted red pine, power/ broadband close by. MLS# 6074689 $84,900 LAND NEAR WILSON LAKE. A special piece of the Northwoods – 16 acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake! USA-owned forest is your backyard. Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. MLS# 6028685

$80,000 HIDDEN GEM IN HOVLAND. Explore the 40 acres

of seclusion with dramatic views from the south facing bluff. Enjoy the beautiful mixed forest and abundant wildlife. It even has a small gravel pit for your future building needs. The neighbors have electricity and the road has been kept open all winter through a road association. MLS#

6076192 $75,000 RESIDENTIAL OR RESORT COMMERCIAL LAND. 5.9 acres between Tofte and Lutsen on the Onion River Rd. Resort Commercial allows rental cabins and businesses - a wonderful opportunity. Beautiful mature cedar forest, seasonal view of Lake Superior. MLS# 6032988 $74,900

NEW! FORTY WITH PONDS – COUNTY RD FRONTAGE.

This 40 acre parcel has beaver ponds, adjoining federal land and easy access with frontage on County Rd 14. Just 15 minutes from Grand Marais, this would be a great large home parcel, or rec land with 1000s of acres of USFS lands on the west border. MLS# 6076727

$69,900 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITES. Just minutes from Grand Marais on

of acres of Federal land, yet close to town and the big lake. County road with utilities. MLS# 6076524, 6076539 $62,900 -

$64,900 MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE. Heavily wooded 6.45 acre parcel with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. MLS# 6023465 $54,900 STONE'S THROW LAKE SUPERIOR. This heavily wooded,

SALENG PENDI

private 2+ acre building site sits just across the highway from Lake Superior's shore with a view of the big lake. You can walk the beach or have a bonfire on the State shoreline. MLS# 6029899 $59,900 NEW! SUNNY 5 ACRES NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Beautiful sunny hillside with distant Lake Superior views. This is country living only 2 miles from Grand Marais. Large lot, great home sites with abundant wildlife. Driveway partially in place. MLS# 6077083

$54,900 NEW! DEEP WOODS NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Two 5+ acre lots adjoining USFS land with power/phone/broadband. Great location near Grand Marais with good road access and very secluded location with mature trees. Ready for you to build your country home. First time on the market. MLS# 6076518/6076517 $49,900 –

$52,900 WOODED HOME SITE. This 5+ acre parcel is only 1.5 miles

from Grand Marais and ready for your country home. Mixed forest, with forest service land in the back for exploring or hunting. A driveway and culvert are already in place. MLS# 6026053 $49,900 PRICE

REDUCED! LAND FOR FUN OR HOMESTEADING. Heavily wooded

39 acres with a large variety of trees and easy road access on Camp 20 Rd. Southern exposure great for solar set up. The Superior Hiking Trail is steps away. Close to county maintained road. MLS#: 6075981 $48,900

BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND. This pine studded 7 acre property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. MLS# 6024601 $43,000 BEAUTIFUL WOODED LUTSEN LOT. Beautiful level lot with

an open build site for your cabin or new home in a quiet and peaceful area of Lutsen. You'll be minutes away from every type of north-woods activity, including Lutsen Mountains and Superior National Golf Course.

MLS# 6033068 $34,900 PRICE REDUCED! 5 ACRES NEAR CARIBOU LAKE. Gorgeous corner

lot with colorful maples and majestic cedars. Plenty of privacy. Close to hiking trails and the Caribou Lake boat landing. Year round access with power!

MLS# 2279179 $35,000 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Nice 6 acre parcel of mixed

forest land only 6 miles from town! Great site for nature lovers, birders and wildlife watchers. The shared driveway is already in and there is a transformer on the property for easy electric access. MLS# 6074736

$35,000 LAND FOR ESCAPE AND RECREATION.

remote yet accessible 20 acres near Judge Magney State Park. Good mix of trees, high building site, some distant Lake Superior views.

MLS# 6025397 $34,900 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITE. Wooded home or cabin site near Devil Track Lake. The 1.72 acre lot has nice trees and maybe a view of the lake from a second story. The boat landing is just down the road, as are many other lakes and trails. MLS# 6029872

$33,000 REMOTE SECLUSION/HUNTING LAND. Forty acres of remote

seclusion with Flute Reed River frontage. Good hunting area. Rough access, but walk or ATV. Adjoins State land to the north, with thousands of acres of USFS lands north of that. Want privacy? Here it is! MLS#: 6075271 $29,900

black top County Rd 7 are two 5+ acre lots with easy access to power and Broadband. Good building sites. MLS# 6033035 - $42,900 • MLS# 6076972

- $64,900 LARGE LAND, MAPLES, LAKE ACCESS. This 67 acre parcel has high maple ridges, a pond, and an easement to walk to Tom Lake. Good seasonal road access, many nice building sites. A perfect escape property in an area with many trails to ride and forest to explore.

MLS# 6030705 $69,900 LARGE LAND, POND, LAKE RIGHTS. Densely wooded 60 acre

parcel with beaver ponds and access to Lost Lake. Good seasonal road access, many great building sites and southerly exposure. Lots of elbow room, privacy, and miles of forest roads to explore. MLS# 6033463 $64,900

NEW! ROLLING LAND, PINES, HOME SITES.

SCAN YOUR SMARTPHONE HERE!

Two 10 acre parcels of heavily wooded land within 10 minutes of Grand Marais. Great location with remote feel near trails and thousands

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Grand Marais Area Homes

Lutsen Real Estate Group

Caribou Lake 50 Sawmill Lane.

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166 Bloomquist Mountain Rd. Quality-built, classic chalet-style home on a private 6+ acre wooded setting. Has the feel of an “off-grid” estate yet complimented with expected features including broadband. Only minutes from town! Italian porcelain tile and solid oak flooring throughout. Significant new improvements include - road with smooth layer of gravel over crushed rock and new culverts, freshly painted interior and new deck stain. MLS 6073816 $244,900 Call today for a showing!

NEW PRICE

Cute 3 bedroom 2 bath log home located in Sawmill Bay on Caribou Lake in Lutsen. The home features two loft bedrooms, a main level master bedroom and a lower level rec area that provides numerous use options. The home is complimented with a gas fireplace, efficient design and wonderful large lake facing deck. Private wooded lot offering nice seclusion Convenient to area four season attractions. MLS 6074183 $399,000

Area Homes & Townhomes 562 Poplar River Road

MLS 6075178 $379,000

582 Poplar River Road

MLS 6075174

Emily Breaker 218-387-5240

Frank Lehto 218-387-4955

NEW PRICE Just West of Grand Marais.

Nicely appointed and extremely well maintained beautiful 3 bedroom home just west of Grand Marais. Home includes a two stall garage with adjacent office, workshop, wine room and more. Many wonderful upgrades made to home in 2010. Nice clean yard and garden areas. Move in ready. All you need is the key. Call our office today to schedule your private showing. MLS 6029508 $334,900

Sandy Mchugh 218-370-7841

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294

Jack Mchugh 218-370-2602

Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7971

$339,000

Here are a couple options to experience North Shore resort living at its finest. These luxurious 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 fireplace Poplar River condominiums are part of the historic Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior. Excellent track record of rental income due to high demand for units like this with amazing views. Enjoy all of the comforts and amenities of the resort including fine dining, swimming pool, and daily resort activities. Walk the trails to enjoy an evening bonfire on the beach, or just enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Poplar River. Just minutes from Superior National Golf course and Lutsen Mountains ski hill.

Lutsen Resort Log Cabin #403. In-town Home.

NEW PRICE

Cute 3 bedroom 1 bathroom family home. Walkout basement provides the option to convert the lower level into a long term rental with the addition of a kitchen and bathroom. 1+ car garage and located in a quiet neighborhood of Grand Marais. Located 110 10th ave. MLS 6076045 $209,000

Ever so seldom does a Lutsen Resort authentic Log Cabin become available for sale. Here is your opportunity to become part of this unique family of home ownership at Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior. Outstanding views – awesome cabin. Call today for your private showing. MLS 6030300 $399,000

Gunflint Trail - Loon Lake

Kelly’s Hill.

Mike Larson 218-370-1536

Very nice and well-kept 2 bedroom 2 bath home on nearly five acres just east of Grand Marais. Private trails cut on land with the Superior Hiking trail nearby. Yard and large garden areas surrounded by mature forest and some wonderful large White Pine trees. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets with Lake Superior views from the second level master bedroom and deck. MLS 6077096 $225,000

10028 Gunflint Trail. Beautifully crafted year round home with interior log beams and half log staircase serving as a centerpiece. This home will not disappoint as it’s complimented with views from every room across Loon Lake with state land serving as your back drop. Located near the Banadad hiking/ ski trail, and snowmobile trails, there is not a shortage of activities when it comes to this home. Keep in mind Loon Lake is a great Trout fishing lake! MLS# 6074603 $215,000.

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Lake Superior Vacant Parcels and Homes

New 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, lake home on Gull Lake with direct access to Saganaga and the BWCA. 165’ of lake frontage, 1.7 acres, rock fireplace, comes furnished, plus a canoe, 14’ boat and 10 h.p. motor. Seasonal- $299,000

1 Bedroom log cabin on Gunflint Lake, 306’ of lake

New Lakeshore lot on Magnetic Lake (con-

Lakeshore lot on Poplar Lake with a new 2 stall garage, electric, driveway, nicely wooded, great views to the north and west, 200’ lake frontage, 1.8 acres, on a private road with year around access. $159,000

nected to Gunflint Lake) overlooking Canada and the BWCA, 297’ of lake frontage, 5.7 acres, hilly and nicely wooded, about 1,000’ deep, seasonal private road, electricity, $99,000

frontage, 5.3 acres, approved septic permit, electricity, 3 Season, $229,000

Other Vacant Land Parcels Lund Road off Honeymoon Trail. Looking for a peaceful spot close to some lakes? This 5+ acres is tucked 15 min from downtown Lutsen, close to Christine Lake, White Pine Lake and Tait River, a great location for exploring the lakes and woods while still being close to the ski hill. A great quality on this land is gravel! Since the gravel is already on the property it can be used for the driveway, site prep and other. No hauling required! MLS 6075805 $45,000 xxx 342 Rd Finland.

Large parcel covered in Maples, Birch, and other mixed forest. Can be sold as parcels. See MLS #24295, 24293, 24297, 24298, no gravel mining for 10 years from date of purchase. 160 acres MLS 1968744 Price $299,000

Murmur Creek Near Pike Lake.

Have you ever wanted your very own 20 acres in a remote, peaceful place with a diverse forest and absolute privacy? Look no further than this sweet spot. Beautiful parcel with building and septic sites located. Call Sandy for specific directions for finding this pristine and secluded forested property. MLS 6076404 $35,000

Affordable housing starts here, with a forested, platted home site in Tofte. You won’t break the bank buying the land, and can build to suit your purposes—permanent home or a getaway. Distant views of Lake Superior, with close proximity to groceries, gas and restaurants. Wildwood Acres is surrounded by US and State lands, leaving lots of room to enjoy your favorite recreational pursuits. Feel free to drive by, and call Sandy with any questions. MLS # 6076203 $16,400

Stonegate in Hovland.

Looking to build on beautiful Lake Superior? Check out this lot and all it has to offer. With septic already installed, electric to build site, driveway and cleared build-site, and an accessible cobblestone shoreline, this lot is ready for a home! The build-site is complimented with additional and nicely forested property and a very cool creek to hang out by. A great spot to build a guest home or studio. With both Lake Superior and a creek, this lot is simply waiting for the perfect home and homeowner. And a great bonus – the property is 5.4 acres with 200’ of shoreline. In addition, the property is located on the quiet road of Stonegate – distanced from Hwy 61.

MLS 6076045. $249,000

Mountain Ash Lane.

Cedar covered hillside overlooking Lake Superior in Lutsen. Roads and survey completed for small subdivision. Perfect opportunity to own large acreage in Lutsen overlooking Lake Superior or develop a small subdivision. Final plat not recorded. 30.89 acres. MLS 1600605 Price $649,000

Tait Lake, Lutsen. Recent sales of undeveloped lakeshore lots show prices exceeding $200,000. Lots 16 and 17 have the benefit of Tait Lake access without lakeshore prices. Tucked hillside overlooking Tait Lake on Caps Trail, Lot 16 offers 2.8 acres with convenient and deeded access to the associations’ private dock. Lot 17 provides the same with 3.3 acres. Beautiful, wild and unspoiled and simply outstanding values. Lot 16. MLS 2143246 $49,900 Lot 17. MLS 6032087 $54,499

Superior National Golf Course Homesites Few Golf Courses

have been built on land as spectacular as Superior National. And more recently the golf course just completed its nearly $4.5 million course improvement project on the River and Canyon Nines. The homesites listed below are tucked within the Cedar Forest along River 6 fairway and River 6 green. With water, sewer, power and broadband available, combined the sounds of the Poplar River just across the fairway and so much more beauty, the value offered simply is unbelievable. Act now, the golf course will launch its new marketing campaign early 2018 announcing the grand-re-opening – with that, lot prices will likely increase next year. Lot 7 Block 3. This parcel sits adjeacent to the 5th fairway on Tall Timber Trail and has awesome Lake Superior views with the Lutsen Mountains serving as your backdrop. MLS 6075642 $89,900 Lot 6 Block 5. This was one of the very first lots purchased because of its outstanding location. Nestled adjacent to the River 6 Green - it offers so much. Great build site with outstanding orientation. Access to all HOA utilities. MLS 6028392 $92,500

Rosebush Lane near Grand Marais.

Thinking of building your Lake Superior dream home and want to be close to all that Grand Marais has to offer? Look no further! West Rosebush Lane extends onto a point giving you seclusion and buffer from highway noise that you want and is so close to Grand Marais you might want to walk to town! Add to the convenient location the amazing panoramic views of the big lake with sunrise and sunset viewing. Watch 4th of July fireworks lighting the sky over artist’s point from your sprawling ledgerock beach! Not many lots left like this one. Electric and broadband available at the edge of the property.

MLS 6074324 $325,000

9480 Hwy 61 Unique 4 bedroom, 2 bath Dome home on Lake

Superior near Schroeder. Outstanding lake views with useable and accessible shoreline allowing for kayak and other access on calm days. Bonus two garage near main home entry and an additional detached deck near the lake for any kind of occasion.

MLS# 6076429

$474,999

Lutsen Home – 410 Caribou Tr.

Pancore Lake/Tofte

Lutsen hobby farm,

Trout fishing paradise found!

60 acres and 250’ pristine lakeshore on a clean, deep, DNR managed trout lake. Rare find, one of only 3 privately owned parcels on the lake. MLS# 6076429

extensively remodeled 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home. New barn/workshop, large family room with fireplace featuring Lake Superior views. Minutes to Lutsen Mountains ski area, golf course, and 2 miles to public landing at Caribou Lake! Agent/owner. MLS #6076370

$195,400

$348,900

Jonvick Creek Sites in Lutsen Winding through the Sawtooth Mountain highlands, the private

road takes you through a mature maple forest: you have found your new homesite nestled in the hills, overlooking a trout stream with views of Lake Superior. Build the home of your dreams in the woodland paradise, only minutes from everything Lutsen has to offer; connect with a network of groomed cross-country ski trails, or set off on a snowmobile adventure on the adjacent trail system. Deer, fox, lynx and maybe the occasional moose will be your neighbors visiting your backyard. Several lots to choose from, ready for you to plan your Lutsen getaway home. Our featured Jonvick Creek lot is Lot 41–beautiful red maples on a rolling and wooded 2.65 acre lot. This parcel includes pond frontage and possible seasonal Lake Superior views.

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Sunshine Day Dreams, Walking in the Tall Trees, Experience Summer Up North!

Call TimberWolff for Your Personal Tour of Homes & Land!!!

Local 663 - 8777 • I n f o @ T i m b e r W o l f f R e a l t y . c o m To l l f r e e ( 8 7 7 ) 6 6 4 - 8 7 7 7 LAKE SUPERIOR LIVING, MAKE YOUR DR EAMS COME TRUE!

FAMILY TOE DIPPING FUN ON LAKE SUPERIOR, WALK TO GRAND MARAIS!

It’s about the Wilderness, the Water, and the way they come together around this wonderful Family Style Authentic North Shore home! More bedrooms than you need, this home has a ton of value for the square footage! Gorgeous waterfall into a creek that meanders to the mouth of Lake Superior, cascading over a ledgerock beach to the Big Lake. Serenity can be found at the Little House located within a stone’s throw to the Big Lake. If you enjoy the journey, you’ll love everything this accommodating home has to offer! Mint Condition home, two plus car garage with heated workshop. EASY Walk to Grand Marais Harbor!

MLS#6026723 $749,900 REDUCED!

RUGGED ELEGANCE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! LUTSEN’S CASCADE BEACH RD LOCATION

HOVLAND MASTERPIECE MAIN HOME AND GUEST HOME ON VAST LAKE SUPERIOR LEDGEROCK

Two homes on vast ledgerock with NO road noise! Welcome to architect Dale Mulfinger’s Lake Superior! The architecturally designed main home is truly a work of art. Captivating views through walls of windows, focus on the nearly 300 ft of amazing ledgerock shoreline. Gourmet kitchen designed for entertaining and has large island for informal gatherings. Main home dining area enjoys the phenomenal views of Lake Superior, enhanced by the floor to ceiling windows. The second home, a lovely guest home space with private bedroom, 4 season porch, bath, a full galley kitchen, and nice Lake Superior Views! All this on Hovland’s spectacular Lake Superior shoreline!

MLS#6075189 $899,900

HOVLAND IS HOT! MULTIPLE RECENT SALES $650K ++! NEW! DREAMING ON THE NORTH SHORE!

Overlooking BlueFin Bay on Lake Superior, this Tofte home has Amazing Lake Superior views! Top Notch Construction, with thoughtful design centered around family gatherings and individual spaces. Gourmet kitchen which will satisfy the fussiest chef, with kitchen island and breakfast bar. Wall of windows face Lake Superior, really fantastic interior spaces focused on the Big Lake. Master loft bedroom with nice views. Lower level bedrooms with rec space, your guests will love their own space, with Lake Views too! Large garage with guest space above. Gorgeous land, Gorgeous home.

200 ft of level access shoreline and a helluva great home! Spectacular Fireplace, Remodeled KitchenIncredible! Master Suite with a bathroom to LOVE. Recently renovated and updated, this home is Move In Ready for your Family to Enjoy!

MLS#6029989 $799,000

MLS#6076479 $570,000

WOWSER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY! Jonvick Creek AND Lake Superior frontage! Lovely LUTSEN home, tons of potential for updating and making this home YOURS! Vaulted ceilings, welcoming warm feel to this Cabin, a

LAKE SUPERIOR AT THOMSONITE BEACH!

Must See!

Lake Superior home as timeless and rock solid as its geologic neighborhood. Just near the 1.1 billion year old Cutface Creek sandstone, nestled among thomsonite gemstone producing basalt flows and sporting it’s very own sea arch, this home is all about the pleasures of the North Shore.

MLS# 6026038 REDUCED! $450,000

MLS#6023379 $524,000 REDUCED!

NEW! WONDER ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

NEW! PERCHED ON THE SHORES OF OL’ GITCHE GUMEE IN LUTSEN!

Fabulous 3 bedrm 4 bath Home on 600+ ft of accessible shared shoreline! Low maintenance living and Stunning views from most rooms, a great family gathering space on the North Shore! Start creating those family memories in this accommodating home, fabulous Lutsen location just minutes to Lutsen Mountains, and only a few more to the Harbor town of Grand Marais! Move in Ready!

MLS#6077104 $485,000

ROMANTIC LOG CABIN ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

Enjoy your space while your guest live it up in the Carriage house! Stunning Lake Superior Shoreline, you’ll LOVE the updated interior and warmth of this cabin!

MLS#6030729 $399,900

This home is all about the Lake Side, perched just high enough to allow for Spectacular views down the Coast of Lake Superior. Meander the boardwalks along the ledge rock lined creek to the Big Lake, ready for your toe dipping! The home is designed for entertainment and family fun! Main level living, nice master suite, and open kitchen to dining/living room. Lower level walks out to the lakeshore, with family rec room space, bedroom, and bath. Over 230 ft of shoreline bordered by a creek! Really great value at

$549,900 MLS#6076559

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Comfortable family lake cabin in Lutsen, on some Sweet Swimming shoreline! 3 bedrooms, full bath, and two half baths! Awesome screened porch, nice family room open to kitchen, great entertaining space! Oversized for boat storage 2 car detached garage! Move in Ready with a Civilized sense of seclusion!

MLS#6073605 $345,000 REDUCED!

LOOKING FOR A LAKE CABIN UNDER $200,000?

Willing to take an extra five minutes to cross a few hundred feet of lake to reach it? Just off the shoreline of Rockwood Outfitters on Poplar Lake, Mid Gunflint Trail. One dock on mainland, one on island! Sweet 2 bedrms, year round living with energy efficient heat. An Island w/ a cabin on each side, not within sight of each other. $169,000 REDUCED ea or Buy the Entire Island at 324,000 REDUCED! Just Visit Once and You’ll Fall in Love! MLS#6033528/6033534

DESIGN AND ELEGANCE ON DEERYARD LAKE, LUTSEN.

HAND CRAFTED LOG CABIN ON DEERYARD LAKE IN LUTSEN!

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Lindal Cedar Home, dramatic stone fireplace set amongst posts & beams of Douglas Fir. Designer kitchen, sunroom, secluded master bedroom and bath with soaker tub. Wood fired oven, Timberframe Sauna, Woodshop and a large garage. End of the Road 4.48 acres, 175’ of frontage, adjacent public land buffers and beckons. Leave Everything behind and just enjoy the Good Life on Deeryard Lake!

What a FAB Log home! Just stunning interior, stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling with log beams and open Great room. Main level living with finished lower level for friends and family to stay!

MLS#6030976 $459,000

MLS#6028689 $599,000 REDUCED!

MOUNTAIN RESORT HOMES AND LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION RETREATS NEW! 11D AT SURFSIDE ON LAKE SUPERIORCORNER UNIT! Modern design, Stone’s throw to accessible ledgerock shoreline. Imagine family campfires at the Lake’s Edge! You CAN afford your own piece of Lake Superior with this ¼ share. Create family memories! Excellent revenues help offset ownership expenses. Check out the 3D Virtual Tour at www.TimberWolffRealty.com

MLS#6075589 $180,000

SIMPLICITY OVERLOOKING MOOSE MOUNTAIN! Lutsen Mountain Ski and Summer

LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOME AT LUTSEN RESORT!

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

MLS#6021422 $399,000 REDUCED!

Resort, if you love Lutsen Vacations, then these Condos and Townhomes are for you! Use as often as you like and make money when you aren’t here! “Hands off or on Ownership” means flexibility for keeping all to yourself for family and friends, or choose a management company that will fit your needs. Some are newly renovated exterior and out, some are not. From Studios (with huge decks) to 3+ bedrms, See them all to find YOUR right fit!

108 BRIDGE RUN $89,900 MLS#6027475 124B BRIDGE RUN $99,900 MLS#6032522 114 BRIDGE RUN $109,999 MLS#6028015 128 BRIDGE RUN $111,900 MLS#2120739 120A BRIDGE RUN $114,900 MLS#6074478 526 MOOSE MOUNTAIN $153,500 MLS#2217205

MARVELOUS LAKE SUPERIOR COTTAGE ON CROFTVILLE ROAD IN GRAND MARAIS! Small

Footprint, Open Concept! The deck is almost at Water’s Edge, this Cottage was Just renovated and it’s adorable. Perfect Romantic Getaway, completely renovated and Turnkey (less some sentimental items the seller wishes to keep!) Summer Cottage on the Big Lake!

MLS#6074214 $275,000

BEST OF THE HIGHLANDS! This Lutsen

Mountains Ski In/Out Condo was renovated from top to bottom, Inside & Out! New Exterior- windows, slider doors in bedrm and family room, stylish dry-stacked stone fireplace. INCREDIBLE Cottage Style Kitchen w/ Quartz Countertops! Moose Mtn Views from the HUGE double sized deck! MLS#6032522

$99,900

UNIT 1 AT BLUEFIN BAY RESORT!

Excellent Vacation getaway on the North Shore, this 2 bedroom Condo has modern design with vaulted ceilings and TONS of Lake Superior views, just a stone’s throw to Lake Superior! Super rental revenues, excellent amenities!

MLS#6077000 $349,900

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NORTHWOODS HOMES AND CABINS, IN TOWN OR IN THE WOODS! SIMPLY MODERN RUSTIC STYLE!

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

MLS#6076115 $132,000 REDUCED!

FAMILY FUN IN SILVER BAY! Large family kitchen will

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

WOW you, three main level bedrooms and bath, and lower level rec room/ bath/bunk space allows for plenty of elbow room! 2 car detached on a spectacular Hays Circle lot! You’ll LOVE the backyard patio!

rustic cabin on 10 acres of south facing forest with distant views of Lake Superior. Bordering public lands, great for hunting or hiking!

MLS#6075984 $159,900 REDUCED!

MLS#6020031 $85,500 REDUCED!

NEW! IN NEED OF A LOT OF LOVE AND SOME CASH TOO!

A great opportunity for some sweat equity, the bones of this home are good, with hard wood flooring in some areas original to the 1945 home. The land is very pretty, with seasonal creek running to the east side.

MLS#6075901 $89,000

LUTSEN-TOFTE AREA HOME!

Come take a Look at this Tofte home with acreage! Lots to offer, the home is solid and has a nice flow. The kitchen has been upgraded! Large windows allow for lots of light, and accessory buildings are perfect for a workshop and garage! Curious? Give us a call to see this gem!

MLS#6022904 $177,500

LODGE STYLE HOME IN LUTSEN!

Spectacular home with so much to offer! Gourmet kitchen with large center island, tons of cabinetry. Open to dining room walking out to a large deck, gorgeous sunroom. Gas fireplace in warm family room. Walk out lower level, very functional design. Tons of windows, natural light throughout the home! Oversized garage with covered boat storage area. Big bang for your buck at

MLS# 6030252 $399,000 ADDITIONAL 5+ AC LOT AVAILABLE FOR PACKAGE AT $425,000

NEW! COME ON! AREN’T YOU A LITTLE TIRED OF SLEEPING IN A TENT? Very near the public access to Gunflint Lake, these Rustic cabins are CUTE, with Log sauna (needs a wood stove). Don’t worry, we aren’t talking 4 Star Accomodations, it’s STILL a Camp near Gunflint Lake Up the Trail! A Must See for the Adventurous!!

MLS#6076146 $129,900

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM LOG CABIN NEAR TRAIL CENTER!

SWEET TOFTE LOCATION, ESTABLISHED BUILD SITE! A great homestead, no covenants no restrictions, live in

the trailer home while re-building or start completely fresh! Already in place is the well, septic, electric, garage, and lots of storage sheds…TONS OF VALUE AT $64,555. Minute’s to Carlton Peak Trailhead, and Tofte’s Lake Superior Park for lake access!

MLS#6074783 $59,500 REDUCED!

NEW! STROLL TO SELDOM USED LAKE SUPERIOR PARK! Lovely

E two plus bedrm home, nice SAL IN Gcreated over time…you spaces D will love the three season porch! parcel for low maintenance PEN Small living, it’s all about location and enjoyment of the North Shore!

MLS#6076502 $164,000 WELCOME TO “THE BASE CAMP”! 77 ac of wild forest

for hunting or just creating trails. Already set up with a main cabin w/ mud room, open kitchen to the living room and 2 bedrooms. 2 add’l guest cabins. Detached garage with heated and insulated work shop, drilled well. There is a sauna/shower house on the premises. MLS# 6076146 $139,900

REDUCED!

NEW! LUTSEN MODERN LIVING, LOVING IT! A Fun 3

bdrm 3 bath Small footprint home in a fabulous location! Stand Out Kitchen with Island and views of fireplace and Lake Superior’s horizon. Modern design throughout with fabulous baths! A must see home, perfect for family living or a cool North Shore retreat! Two car attached garage on 5 aces, more land available! MLS#6076730

Solid and newer home, just needs some interior finishing. Nice entry area, featuring wood burning stove. Flawless transition to spacious living area, with amazing Stone fireplace, with super-efficient fireplace insert for heating! Gorgeous setting with beautiful pond, border USFS land. Poplar lake is a stone’s throw away!

MLS#6032396 $219,900

COMMERCIAL IN GRAND MARAIS!

$299,900

! D L SO OFF GRID AND LOVING IT, SOLITUDE!

LOW MAINTENANCE RENTAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Enjoy solid long term rentals, self-sustaining solid local businesses. Highway frontage and Room to Expand Up! Support the Local Economy and Enjoy some passive income, Buy Now and bring your ideas for expansion! MLS#6028366 $329,900 SUPER VALUE!

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

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$99,900 MLS#6074084

87 High Ridge Dr-Lot 3 Sugarloaf Retreats! Driveway in, cleared build site, just plan your North Shore home to take advantage of the Awesome Ridgeline Views! MLS#6031037 $59,000

Maple Leaf Lane off Hwy 1 near Finland. It’s a quiet getaway cabin, rustic living. Super hunting spot, man cave cabin! MLS# 6030497 $59,900

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

MLS#6030129 $99,900

Whitetail Ridge Overlooking Lake Superior! Just off Highway 1, Enjoy Sprawling Lake and Ridgeline views and Rugged Terrain! Yr Round Access, Electric.

LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds!

MLS# 6024856 $95,000 REDUCED!

30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000

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Rock Road in Silver Bay area! Great build site with creek frontage! MLS#2308638 $45,000 REDUCED! Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borderscommon land!

MLS#2309096 $39,000 REDUCED!

Marks Drive Build Ready parcel in Silver Bay. City Utilities, Super location for a nice family home! Great neighborhood.

MLS#6031871 $22,000

MLS#2220050 $69,000

Just Up the Sawbill Trail Grab your little piece of the Northwoods, rolling terrain and small community feel with year round access, great build sites!

MLS#2070509 Prices from $24,900!!

Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr!

MLS#2296509 $79,900

Maples with lots of Elbow Room, Year Round access and nice location between Cross River in Schroeder and Finland! MLS#6028422 $59,000 BIG TIME VIEWS of Lake Superior-Tofte, Excellent value at Johannes Toftey MLS#6029322 $59,900 Overlook at LeVeaux Mountain-Tofte! Serene Woodsy setting with Lake Views!

MLS#6029324 $49,000

Maples Galore, Acreage! Schroeder Location with Yr Round Access and Electric!

10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples to a Sweet Building site Perched Over a Mixed Boreal Forest. Year Round Access and Electric at Road!

MLS#2024250 $49,900 REDUCED!

DRAMATIC Mountain Top Views, Rolling Hills, Maple Forests fading in to Spruce and Pine and year round access. $70,000 MLS#2090659 39 ACRES!

MLS#6029593 $99,000

MLS#6031876 $65,000

Priced Way Below Tax Assessed Value! Gorgeous Views down the Coastline and Well

it on this Dreamy Parcel, Have Vision!

MLS#2308906 $299,000 ALL TO YOURSELF! 400+ FT, WITH ACCESSIBLE LEDGEROCK, OCCASIONAL BEACH! Rollins Creek Rd Lutsen Locale,

Historical Nature.

MLS#6031579 $499,900

MLS#2313255 $198,000 REDUCED! buffered from Hwy.

LUTSEN’S ROLLINS CREEK ROAD LAKE SUPERIOR! Build

MLS#2312987 $119,000

MLS# 603266 $49,900

Over 8 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen!

Boreal Lane at the Foothills of Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort 5 ac lot, year round and FAB location!

MLS#2216560 $45,000

MLS#6029557 $65,000

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

MLS#2240533 $49,000

NEW! Cty 44 and Pike Lk Road! 10 acres of high level ground, easy build site at a great price! $55,000 MLS#6076094

Gorgeous 5 acre parcels in the Heart of Lutsen paved Caribou Trail locale bordering USFS lands! MLS#2174799 From $54,900 - $77,500 30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land with year round access and electric at street with Views of Lutsen’s famed Clara Lake! MLS#2080599 $137,500 Maple Leaf Trail at Jonvick, Maples Galore! Nice elevated build site. Yr Round access, electric. Foothill Blvd Location in the Heart of Lutsen! Established build site with Boulder lined driveway in place leading to cleared building site. Camp now and plan for the future, bring your RV, electric is at the build site! Minute’s to Sky access to Caribou Lake in Lutsen! $56,500 MLS#6028429

MLS#6074179 $55,000

MLS#6028619 $67,500

Grand Marais Meadows on County Rd 7, Gorgeous Setting, Super location! MLS#6029849+ $65,000 Quiet Side of Town, a Creek meanders Through, Cleansing. Large lots, surveyed and build ready. Just Imagine, New Construction in the heart of Grand Marais!

MLS#6031883 $54,900 NEW! Gorgeous 42 acres near Pike Lake, Yr Round access, electric at street and INCREDIBLE ridgetop views!

MLS#6073655 $109,900

11 acres yr round access, electric, Nice build site near Pike Lake!

MLS#6073657 $44,900

INLAND LAKE LANDS RUSTIC GETAWAY LAKESHORE, ISABELLA AREA. Mature pines, end of the road location on Swallow Lake! MLS#2300576 $64,900

HOVLAND’S TREASURE ON TOM LAKE, prime lake only access with large acreage, privacy galore!

MLS#6032237 $124,900

LUTSEN LAKESHORE ON DEERYARD!

Year Round access, elec/broadband. Maple hillside, Rocky prime shoreline! MLS#6074179 $189,900 Owner is licensed REALTOR

CLARA LAKE IN LUTSEN!

Wilderness Lakeshore Site with cleared build site, driveway in place. Electric at road, 200 ft PRIME shoreline.

Views! MLS#6028455 $225,000

$189,900 MLS#6033095

SIMPLE LIVING ON LAKE SUPERIOR! A Step up from Thoreau’s

CHRISTINE LAKE 10 AC bordering Superior National Forest, Yr Round Access, electric/broadband avail. Hill top build site overlooking mature white pine, cedar lined shoreline on Christine. Serenity Now! MLS#6023288 $99,900

Cabin, Enjoy the peace and quiet this lovely little cabin offers on over 300 ft of Lake Superior Shoreline! Electric, and Nice gas Stove makes this a comfy and welcoming

MLS#6026595 $214,000 REDUCED!

20 Acres near Pike Lake, minutes to the new Boat Landing! Driveway is in place, nice shed. Panoramic Wilderness!

MLS#6028569 $69,000

MLS#6024972 $49,000

Ready, good buffer from Hwy, Spectacular

Cabin!

MLS#6029115 $33,000

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

MLS#6032752 $250,000

MLS#6032772 $499,900 JUST IMAGINE, A MODERN NEW CONSTRUCTION BUNGALOW ON LUTSEN’S CASCADE BEACH RD! Build

Ridgetop 5+ ac in Lutsen, Fantastic location, minutes to the Ski Hill, Yr Round Living with some Lake Superior Views, perfect for 2 story walk out home.

MLS#2309328+ FROM $39,000

LeVeaux Creek Runs Through this Sweet Build Site, minutes to Lutsen Ski Resort! Lake Views!

MLS#6031140 $41,900

JUST NORTH OF SILVER BAY, PALISADE VIEWS OF LAKE SUPERIOR! Gorgeous Lakeshore,

and nearly 600 ft of it! Enjoy your own paradise on Lake Superior!

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

Nice large parcel #19 at Sugarloaf Retreats, Boreal Forest land with yr rd access/electric.

SCHROEDER, JUST OVER AN HOUR FROM DULUTH! Home site

LARGE LAKE SUPERIOR PARCEL, JUST AN HOUR FROM DULUTH! Rolling terrain, level shoreline,

Wilderness Lutsen location at Tait Lake- backlot with Driveway in place! Yr Round and Electric

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

LAKE SUPERIOR LANDS just 40 ft from the Big Lake, level easy access, well buffered from Hwy!

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

PIKE LAKE LUTSEN SIDE! Premium Shoreline, nice and FISHERMAN’S DREAM GETAWAY, WALTER IS WAITING! End of the bay bordering USFS lands and some

Super Shoreline! Call today for details!

MLS# 6027279 $219,000

rocky! South facing build site, boreal forest. Lot 6 Willard Lane, must see! MLS#6031145 $199,900

DEERYARD LAKE EAST SIDE, bay shallow shoreline but great views to the west down the lake! Boardwalk in place for lake access. MLS#6031104 $74,900

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Talk to Terry! Terry R. Backlund Broker/Owner

Lori A. Backlund Real Estate Agent

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 4800 E HWY 61 HOVLAND, MN

5712 E HWY 61 HOVLAND, MN

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210 E 1ST ST GRAND MARAIS

EAST PINE MTN. RD. GRAND MARAIS

6.7 acre parcel. Close to GM MLS# 6074988 Price: $39,500

Sold

3 Bedroom 2 Bath 2800 Sq. ft. 3 Car Garage 455 ft. Lake Superior shoreline 4.40 acres MLS# TBD Price: $649,900

2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1500 Sq. ft. 2 Car Garage 420 ft. Lake Superior shoreline MLS# TBD Price: $499,900

2 Bedroom/Studio Duplex w Detached Garage. MLS # 6076355 Price: $244,000

4449 E HWY 61 HOVLAND

200X ONGSTAD RD. HOVLAND

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2350 Sq. Ft. Timber Frame, Superior view 2 Car Garage w/ Studio and Workshop MLS# 6030848 Price: $329,900

Beautiful 200 ft. of Lake Superior shoreline on 7 acres. MLS# 6029661 Price: $249,000

338 ft. of Lake Superior on 14.53 acres. 1 Bedroom Cabin, Garage, Dock MLS# 6029532 Price: $319,000

20 acre parcel. Amazing Lake Superior view MLS# 6074989 Price: $119,000

PENDANT LAKE TRAIL GRAND MARAIS

COUNTY RD 7 GRAND MARAIS

8550 W HWY 61 SCHROEDER

15 MEMORY LANE LAKE SUPERIOR GRAND MARAIS

5.7 acre parcel. Close to GM MLS# 6075101 Price: $52,000

7.70 acre parcels with Lake Superior view. MLS# 6074596 and 6074598 Price: $64,900

4 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake Superior home MLS# 6033571 Price: $454,900

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home + 1 Bedroom Cabin. 200 ft lakeshore 3.1 acres MLS# 6074467 Price: $499,900

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CATCHLIGHT

Snapping turtle Laying their eggs in sandy soil in late spring, female snapping turtles sometimes go to dangerous lengths to find such a nursery. A county road is not one of the safest places to do so but this big gal decided to try that out. After taking a few photos of this beautiful turtle, I carefully removed her from the road and carried her down to the creek where there was ample sand for her to faithfully carry out her duty.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;John Alexander Kay NORTHERNâ&#x20AC;&#x201E; WILDS

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on the Gunflint Trail

Unspoiled. Serene. Spectacular. Unforgettable.

elcome to Golden Eagle Lodge, a family oriented, year-round resort located on the Gunflint Trail of Northeastern Minnesota, only 30 miles north of Grand Marais. As the only residents on Flour Lake, and nestled in the 3 million acres of the Superior National Forest, you can look forward to the quiet and solitude offered only from a true wilderness setting.

in winter. Visit our website to find in detail how each season can help shape your vacation. Try our 9-site campground which offers the same quiet and personal service as our cabins; each site comes equipped with water and electric hookups. We go out of our way to ensure every aspect of your visit will convince you to come back and see us again.

Each season has something special to offer; We know much time, effort, and expense is excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking in summer invested in a vacation and we would be honored and nationally-renowned Cross-Country Skiing if you considered us as your vacation destination. You won’t be disappointed!

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