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North Shore Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Connecting Nature and Community

Victoria Lynn SmithMay 28, 2026

I stand on a bright canary-yellow board, paddling to the left, then to the right. Silently, I glide over water resembling old, wavy leaded glass. I’m headed toward a small inlet, which the locals call Pickle Pond. Today, the water inside the pond is as smooth as a mirror. Crowds......

Pampered Paws and Preventative Care: Pet Wellness in the Northland

Dana JohnsonMay 28, 2026

Pets are family members we choose, and they become fixtures in our daily routine. They are here to celebrate our wins and comfort us through hard times. This profound bond between humans and animals has inspired a growing commitment to keep our pets healthy and happy by treating them similarly......

Chasing Waterfalls in Spring Along Minnesota’s North Shore

Kalli HawkinsApril 30, 2026

Spring in northern Minnesota doesn’t arrive all at once. The transitional season can sometimes take months, as winter lingers just a little longer than most would like. On sunny days with temperatures in the 40s, motivation kicks into gear, and the long-awaited spring projects get underway. A few days later,......

Along the Shore

The Hard, Hopeful Work of Animal Rescue: Contented Critters in Ely

Anne GraybealMay 28, 2026

by Anne Graybeal

“Animal rescue is tough,” said Michelle Greener, board president of Contented Critters Animal Rescue in Ely. “There are animals in need everywhere.” That reality shapes nearly every part of the...

Weaving Community Through Food: Thunder Bay’s Global Food Picnic

Michelle JohnsonMay 28, 2026

by Michelle Johnson

The Global Food Picnic is built on a simple idea: Food, smiles, and laughter are some of the most reliable ways people connect. On June 14, Tapestry International Women’s Network,...

Dog Agility Trials in Thunder Bay: Adventure and Bonding for Dogs and Owners

Jennifer JanasieMay 28, 2026

by Jennifer Janasie

Dog owners interested in spending time with their dogs in a unique way should consider checking out the niche hobby of dog agility. Human handlers train their canine partners and...

Celebrate Two Harbors Heritage Days: A Summer Festival Tradition

Michelle MillerMay 28, 2026

by Michelle Miller

City celebrations are a traditional summer activity along the North Shore, and Two Harbors continues this local tradition with the annual Heritage Days held July 9-12. There has been some...

For the Love of Labs

Northern WildsMay 28, 2026

by Northern Wilds

When their beloved Labradors needed surgical care, Joe and Kirsten Stasney turned to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center time and time again. Now, they’re giving back in hopes...

High in the Sky: Treewalker Services Redefines Tree Care

Chris PasconeMay 28, 2026

by Chris Pascone

Philip Klobuchar is an owl. Or is he an osprey? Klobuchar works in tree canopies for a living, trimming out tree “windsails,” taking out dead limbs, or simply pruning trees...

Camping with Canine Friends

Victoria Lynn SmithMay 28, 2026

by Victoria Lynn Smith

A basset hound climbs the wooden stairs with his pet parents at Cascade River State Park. Perhaps it’s the dog’s floppy ears or sad droopy eyes or just the idea...

That Time I Lost a Canoe in the Boundary Waters

Marie ZhuikovMay 27, 2026

by Marie Zhuikov

It was August 2003, and my friend Sharon and I decided it would be fun to do a mother/children canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. At the...

Art Spotlight

Area Art

Epiphanies Afield: Tanya Beyer Paints the Northland’s Quiet Revelations

Naomi YaegerMay 28, 2026

The artist’s paintbrush tips use hues of watercolors to capture the nuanced colors of Northland birds and plants. The artist is Tanya Beyer, and she specializes in wildlife art of...

Weaving Within the Fibershed, Using Local Wool and Linen

Josie CookeMay 28, 2026

As a weaver, you make choices about which materials to use. This is usually determined by what you are trying to make. Soft, thick towels need a lofty cotton; hardwearing...

Gichigami-ziibi Name: St. Louis River Sturgeon

Sam ZimmermanMay 27, 2026

I haven’t shared a monthly article in a few months, as imbaabaa (my father) has returned home to our ancestors. I often walk along the Gichigami-ziibi (St. Louis River) to think and spend time...

North Shore Dish

Phở the Love of Flavor

Virginia GeorgeMay 27, 2026

Since the early 1900s, America has often been referred to as a great “melting pot.” The idea is that cultures and ideals from around the world have all been poured...

Hiking and Diners on the North Shore

Virginia GeorgeApril 30, 2026

Mud season. It’s that season between winter and summer where the weather starts getting warmer. You can feel the sun’s intensity on your face. Snow piles shrink, creeks and rivers...

Famous People: Beatrice Ojakangas

Virginia GeorgeMarch 26, 2026

While I write about food here at Northern Wilds, I’m a literary nerd at heart and I love learning about people’s stories. This is the People issue, so as I...

Northern Trail

Jigging for Walleye: A Primer

Gord EllisMay 27, 2026

Walleyes are the favourite fish of anglers on both sides of the border between the United States and Canada. They are fun to catch, relatively widespread, and very good to...

Wild Turkeys: Be Flexible to Fill Your Tag

Gord EllisApril 30, 2026

Wild turkey hunters tend to stick to certain tried-and-true setups and let patience do the rest. This can work wonders, but there are also times you need to flip over...

The Right Net for the Job

Gord EllisMarch 26, 2026

The basic fishing net is quite a simple tool, with a hoop, handle, and mesh. Back in the day, the typical fishing net was an aluminum frame with a green...

Strange Tales

Saving Seeds for Global Food Security

Elle Andra-WarnerMay 27, 2026

It’s that time of year when Northern Wilds gardeners are buying seeds, planting them, or placing already sprouted plants in their gardens. Speaking of seeds, did you know that on...

Whalebacks on the Great Lakes and Beyond

Elle Andra-WarnerApril 30, 2026

So, first of all, what’s a whaleback? They were an unusually designed type of cargo steamship built to haul bulk freight, grain, gravel, and iron ore on the Great Lakes....

Ladies of the Italian Society of Port Arthur

Elle Andra-WarnerMarch 24, 2026

In keeping with the “people” theme of this issue of Northern Wilds, what better way than to feature a story about a group—Ladies of the Italian Society of Port Arthur—that has...

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Latest Issue!

June 2026

June is our pet-themed issue, featuring stories on Contented Critters in Ely, pet wellness in the Northland, and dog agility trials in Thunder Bay. Other stories include stand-up paddleboarding, jigging for walleye, and Two Harbors Heritage Days. Enjoy!

In This Issue:

The Hard, Hopeful Work of Animal Rescue: Contented Critters in Ely
Weaving Community Through Food: Thunder Bay’s Global Food Picnic
Celebrate Two Harbors Heritage Days: A Summer Festival Tradition
Dog Agility Trials in Thunder Bay: Adventure & Bonding for Dogs & Owners
High in the Sky: Treewalker Services Redefines Tree Care
Camping with Canine Friends
That Time I Lost a Canoe in the Boundary Waters
Pampered Paws & Preventative Care: Pet Wellness in the Northland
North Shore Stand-up Paddleboarding: Connecting Nature & Community
Epiphanies Afield: Tanya Beyer Paints the Northland’s Quiet Revelations
North Shore Dish: Pho the Love of Flavor
Jigging for Walleye: A Primer
Saving Seeds for Global Food Security

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