In the midst of the pandemic, a caterer performs
There is a question you’ve probably never asked yourself unless you stumbled upon it on social media. And if you have, then you know you...
Shawn Perich
On the North Shore, rainbow trout stocking goes wild
A change in the strain of rainbow trout stocked in Lake Superior by the Minnesota DNR marks the dawn of a new era for North...
Fire ravages Grand Marais businesses
Three downtown Grand Marais businesses were destroyed by a daytime fire Monday, April 13. It may seem surprising that fire chief Ben Silence says, “We...
Hostel becomes ‘haven’ for foreign students
Last fall, Holly Watson, owner of The Haven Hostel in Thunder Bay decided to open her facility to foreign college and university students as a...
Outdoor recreation still popular following stay at home order
As Minnesotans adjust to social and economic disruptions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, many are choosing to go outside. Governor Walz’ March 27 stay...
North House adopts ‘distance socializing’
The beehive of creativity and craft in Grand Marais isn’t buzzing. The North House Folk School has cancelled classes through May 17 and the staff...
Sea lamprey remain the scourge of Lake Superior
The completion of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the mid-20th Century forever changed the Great Lakes. The locks and canals allowed ocean-going ships to reach...
U.S.- Canada Border crossing during covid-19
Hearing reports from conservation officers that there were Americans at their cabins on the Canadian side of border lakes, as well as anglers asking if...