Steve Fernlund is a retired business owner who lives in the unincorporated village of Colvill in Cook County. In a previous life he was the publisher and editor of the Cook County News Herald in Grand Marais. He enjoys telling the stories of people and places in our Northern Wilds.
The Hjördis, a 50-foot traditionally rigged steel schooner seen regularly on the Grand Marais harbor, was acquired by North House Folk School in 1998. At...
For millennia, bison, or “Mashkode-bizhiki” in Ojibwe, were an integral part of the life of our native peoples. Bison provided food, clothing, and shelter. They...
The Northern Wilds’ stunning landscapes and abundant boreal forests are a haven for nature lovers and outdoor recreation. This beauty, however, comes with a natural...
A national travel magazine, Travel and Leisure, recently named Grand Marais “America’s Best Small Lake Town.” Over the coming months, it will be buzzing with...
In the bright sunshine of a late January day, a contingent of state and local dignitaries joined developer John Anderson for the ceremonial groundbreaking of...