Rusty Crayfish on local menus
Yusef Orest of Grand Marais has had a lifelong fascination with crayfish. At just six years old, his mother has photos of him proudly holding...
Steve Fernlund
CDC implements new regulations to keep U.S. rabies free
The CDC announced earlier this year that all dogs crossing into the United States would need to meet certain requirements in order to maintain the...
Navigating history: Bill Hansen and the Hjördis
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...
Grand Portage bison herd one pillar for food sovereignty
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...
Living with wildfire: A look at Cook and Lake County’s Firewise program
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...
Two decades of change in the Northern Wilds
A baby born in 2004 went from diapers through puberty to the working world of adulting—in two decades filled with change, good and bad. Residents...
Construction boom in Grand Marais
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...
Boathouse Bay development and more for Silver Bay
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...