August in Grand Marais: A Celebration of Community and Culture
August in Grand Marais is a month of community gatherings and cultural celebrations, offering a rich array of events and activities for all ages. The...
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From the Duluth Rose Garden to the PortLand Malt Shoppe
I have four grandchildren, Clara, Michael, Evan, and Charlie, ages 12 to 5. During the summer months when I take care of them, I look...
Weeds to Wonders: Natural Dyeing with Invasive Species
I first began working with natural dyes about six years ago. There was a large teaching garden at the educational farm where I worked at...
July in Grand Marais: A Month of Celebrations and Activities
Nestled on the edge of Lake Superior, Grand Marais is a haven for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. The natural beauty of the area...
Eating Fish? Be Mercury Conscious
By Dr. Miranda Bevilacqua Mercury is a naturally occurring toxin that bioaccumulates and biomagnifies within its host. In the context of toxicity to humans, we...
Crafting in Community: Behind the Craft by Caroline Feyling
I was recently attending one of North House’s Friday night community pizza bakes. While eating my wood-fired pizza, I started talking to the man sitting...
Enlightened Design
As an architectural firm with a storefront in the Duluth community, CF design has both opportunity and obligation, to raise design expectations and promote a...
Solar Co-op Can Make Your Solar Dream a Reality
Sam Savoie has been interested in sustainability and the idea of solar power for quite some time. “Being able to produce solar power on your...