Kalli Hawkins

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Kalli Hawkins is a writer and outdoor enthusiast who grew up in Grand Marais. She enjoys sharing her passion for history, education, and the outdoors through storytelling. When she's not writing or scheming her next outdoor adventure, she enjoys baking, woodworking, and spending time with her two pups.

Adjusting to reduced OB care: Expecting mothers learn to adapt in rural North Shore towns

Kalli HawkinsMay 1, 2024May 2, 2024

by Kalli HawkinsMay 1, 2024May 2, 2024

Remote rural areas of northern Minnesota, like Cook County, offer residents a unique balance of advantages and disadvantages. While most enjoy convenient access to nearby...

Nurturing growth: Support for local producers

Kalli HawkinsMarch 28, 2024

by Kalli HawkinsMarch 28, 2024

For years, the Cook County Whole Foods Co-op has remained steadfast in its mission to support local producers in the small town community of Grand...

Shining a light: Advocacy for sexual violence survivors

Kalli HawkinsMarch 28, 2024

by Kalli HawkinsMarch 28, 2024

Designated as sexual assault awareness month, April is a time dedicated to raising awareness, educating communities, and supporting victims and survivors of sexual violence. Sexual...

Navigating the 2024 Cook County real estate market

Kalli HawkinsFebruary 28, 2024

by Kalli HawkinsFebruary 28, 2024

After a busy couple of years, small indications suggest the Cook County real estate market is starting to stabilize. “The pace is not as frenzied,”...

Building a High-Performance Home

Kalli HawkinsFebruary 28, 2024

by Kalli HawkinsFebruary 28, 2024

A 40-year aspiration to build a high-performance, sustainable house is finally nearing the end for Vic Germaniuk. Germaniuk, a Thunder Bay woodworker, started constructing his...

Arrowhead Animal Rescue sees hope for new animal shelter

Kalli HawkinsFebruary 1, 2024February 26, 2024

by Kalli HawkinsFebruary 1, 2024February 26, 2024

At the heart of every successful animal rescue organization are its volunteers. Whether caring for an abandoned pet, making room in the basement for an...

Thunder Bay Autosport Club’s Ice Racing

Kalli HawkinsFebruary 1, 2024February 26, 2024

by Kalli HawkinsFebruary 1, 2024February 26, 2024

Winter Adventures at Mission Bay Every Sunday as winter tightens its grip on Thunder Bay, a unique and adrenaline-fueled ritual unfolds on icy Lake Superior...

From Grand Marais to the Iditarod: Musher Erin Altemus prepares for the journey

Kalli HawkinsDecember 27, 2023

by Kalli HawkinsDecember 27, 2023

Thirteen years ago, when Erin Altemus and her husband Matt Schmidt acquired their first sled dogs and established a sled dog racing team, the prospect...

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