Exploring Gooseberry Falls State Park
With five waterfalls, lakeshore and numerous hiking trails, it is easy to see why Gooseberry is Minnesota’s most-visited state park. Of the North Shore’s eight...
Rae Poynter
Looking back on history: Grand Marais State Bank
For over 100 years, Grand Marais State Bank has been focused on serving the local community in Cook County. As the only financial institution in...
Finding Home on the North Shore
For many visitors to the North Shore, the thought of what it would be like to move to such a beautiful area is an enticing...
Local landscaper shares tips for North Shore homeowners
March is here, and with it comes the official beginning of spring. While warm weather may still be a ways off in the Northern Wilds,...
The journey of genealogy
Stories, old photos and new connections The desire to know and understand where we come from has been part of the human experience for as...
The Beginner’s Guide to Outdoor Winter Sports
In the era of canceled plans and lockdowns, one avenue for activity always remains open: the great outdoors. However, for beginners, there can be something...
Cook County Higher Education offers Ojibwe language classes
As winter sets in and in-person activities are still on hold, many lifelong learners are using the opportunity to take on a new skill. One...
Traditional Norwegian Rosemaling with Mary Schliep
Art is one of the most powerful ways of keeping heritage alive. While the modern world seems to evolve at an increasingly rapid pace, art...
