Starry Skies North: Lighting the Path to Darkness
From glassy lakes where loons call and moose meander, to the ancient Sawtooth Mountains standing watch over Lake Superior, the Northland is full of natural...
Dana Johnson
Echoes of the Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Beneath the Waves
On Nov. 9, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald departed from Burlington Northern Railroad Dock No. 1 in Superior, Wisc., for the last time. Captain Ernest M. McSorley...
Gold to Ghosts: The History and Haunting of Glensheen Mansion
Magnificent structures, masterful craftsmanship, and murder—the Glensheen Mansion has a rich and impressive history. Touring this iconic estate is an immersive experience that transports you...
The Art of Belonging: North Shore Artists League
Artists are often depicted as solitary creatures. In media we see them toiling over their work for hours alone in their plant-filled studios, or maybe...
Walls that Speak: Murals of the Northland
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a mural is a novel—and you can find a small library of them all over the Northern...
Barrels and Brews: Crafting Community on the North Shore
Two local, family-owned businesses are making big waves as they help redefine Northeastern Minnesota’s craft beverage scene. North Shore Winery offers a number of sophisticated...
Waterfalls and Wilderness: Visiting Minnesota’s North Shore State Parks
Minnesota’s North Shore is home to some of the state’s most breathtaking and popular state parks. With waterfalls cascading over ancient basalt cliffs and serene...
Gardening in the Northwoods: A Guide to Growth
The last patches of snow are melting into the soil as the northland warms with the sun, finally waking up to the quiet hum of...