Sickle Lake
Four of us, Steve, Ed, Larry and I, signed up for a fishing trip. We were veterans of an ill-fated venture the year before, which...
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A Life Lived in Woodwork
The term woodworking is very broad and pretty ambiguous, but a lot of technical concepts within the different specialties—be it cabinet-making, coopering, or spoon carving—crossover....
The Comfort of Quilting
My name is Laura and I am indoorsy. Now, I love a good walk or ski in the woods, or a wander along the lake,...
WPI journalism fellowship program comes to Grand Marais
After a year and a half hiatus, the World Press Institute (WPI) will hold its 57th annual journalism fellowship program and has invited nine journalists...
A Day in the Life of a Minnesota Sled Dog
I’ve met a lot of people who love winter (some who don’t) but never have I met anyone more excited about the season than a...
The Alchemy of Water and Weaving
When I moved to Grand Marais at the beginning of 2020, I had never lived by so much water before. I came from Minneapolis for...
Nordic Wild Salmon Soup
Since the earliest conquests of the Vikings, the bedrock of traditional Nordic fare has been an abundance of fish, seafood, root vegetables and berries. Lengthy,...
Support Local Nonprofits: Give to the Max 2021
Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s giving holiday. Held on Nov. 18th, 2021, it is a special 24-hour period to highlight the work and...