Epiphanies Afield: Tanya Beyer Paints the Northland’s Quiet Revelations
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...
Naomi Yaeger
North of North Resort Blends Nature and Access
Residents of the North Shore or Arrowhead Region may have a different perspective on what “going Up North” means. For those in the Twin Cities,...
Chris Monroe: Creator of Monkey with a Tool Belt
It’s fitting that cartoonist Chris Monroe sat down for an interview with me at a coffee shop filled with artwork. Monroe talked about her career...
Dan and Kirsten Cruikshank Celebrate 10 Years of Bikes, Coffee, and Community in Two Harbors
In Two Harbors, nestled among a grove of cedar trees a little past Super One, a combination bike shop and coffeehouse is built around a...
Trash Routes are Changing in Northeastern Minnesota
Depending on where you live in the Arrowhead region, your garbage might have a longer commute than you do. For years, if you live in...
Skating the Northland: Outdoor Rinks as Winter Gathering Places
Across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Ontario, outdoor ice rinks open as weather allows and are a popular option for gatherings....
Steger Mukluks: The Design Behind a Boot That Keeps Feet Warm in Arctic Cold
Long before Steger Mukluks became a beloved name among winter campers, mushers, everyday northerners, and Arctic explorers, founder Patti Steger was just another newcomer to...
Hoffbauer Tree Farm Keeps Holiday Traditions Growing
As winter settles in, families across Duluth make their way to the Farmers Market to pick out a Christmas tree. Among the rows of firs...