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...
Naomi Yaeger
Shop Small, Support Big: Why Small Business Saturday Matters in the Northland
The Saturday after Thanksgiving isn’t just another shopping day. It’s Small Business Saturday—a celebration of the makers, dreamers, and do-it-yourselfers who keep our Northland economy...
Tucking In the Garden: Fall Prep for Northern Minnesota and Ontario
For Minnesota and Ontario gardeners, fall isn’t just a season of beauty—it’s a critical window. The work done now can mean the difference between a...
Northern Lakes Arts Association: A Beacon for Creativity and Community
At the Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA) in Ely, the arts are more than entertainment—they’re a way to hold a community together. “Our mission is...
Duluth’s Lakewalk and the Power of Public Space
Many people know the Duluth Lakewalk as a scenic boardwalk in the Canal Park business district, but it actually begins at Bayfront Festival Park and...
Fishing Still Reels in Visitors to Ely—But It’s One of Many Lures
Fishing remains a draw for many visitors to Ely, but its role has evolved as part of a broader outdoor tourism economy, according to the...
Goods & Co. Market Transforms Thunder Bay Landmark into Community Hub
In Thunder Bay’s Waterfront District, the former Eaton’s department store is once again active—this time as home to Goods & Co. Market, a retail space...
Stitched for Success: Thunder Bay Quilter Builds Community and Business
When a small sewing studio opened at the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the goal was simple: create a space where people could gather,...