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We consistently tout the importance of traveling around our great state, whether that means road trips to unfamiliar areas of MN or exploring and getting to know your own town a little better. We believe that there are unbelievable assets in every nook and cranny of our amazing state. And while we’ve always kept an open mind to traveling outside of our borders, the focus of our magazine content has remained central to the stories of MN. Recently, I took a trip to Maine and for anyone who’s been to its rocky, wave-thrashed shores, I’d bet you’d agree that it reminds you of home; of Minnesota’s very own North Shore. Feeling at home wasn’t just reminiscing over the stunning scenery but also of the people I met, albeit their “funny” AHXcents (says the Minnesoootan, eh). I returned home rejuvenated and reenergizedabout travel. I learned from a very unique and new friend of mine in Maine that we ought to behave as a TRAVELER… not a tourist. WOW! Of course this would apply to our trip experience but when applied to the bigger picture… to life… isn’t that what we strive to do? To go about our day by day, month by month, year by year experiencing life to the fullest and learning along the way. This new friend also reminded me of the importance of conversation. Conversation. Simple as that. The incredible impact that telling your story and hearing other’s stories can have on your very livelihood and those around you. The impact of sharing in the experience and going forth through life with the lessons we learn from others perfectly illustrates the importance of conversation and comradery. Just by doing what you do (no matter what that is) you are enriching the lives of others and creating a culture of travelers who appreciate the simple things in life, whether they be small or significant. The seemingly ordinary things in your life - your experiences; your attitude - have the potential to change someone's life.
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Talk about the true guide for your northern adventures. Life’s lessons in investing and diversifying your finances. Sound advice from a professional. Follow along with our great regions and communities and take in the events while also knowing where to eat, shop, play, and stay!
On the quiet shores of Sugar Lake, resides a world-renown painter whose career-defining, massive African Menagerie painting is about to debut in Grand Rapids and then across the country.
With the power of music behind him, Corey Medina bares all in his music and lyrics- shedding light on the dark and hope on the hopeless. An incredible inspiration for young and old.
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Given the giving season that is almost upon us, think big(ger). Think local while also thinking globally and consider these inspired, cause-focused brands and put your best gift forward.
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MEET THE MAKER Great Lakes Clothing is growing in popularity- learn of these two friends and the story of their company. 8
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A new nonprofit moves into Minnesota and will open your eyes and heart to giving youth the opportunity RECIPE to get outside... to change their lives! Fall is a time for comfort food and maximizing the seaon’s hunting and gathering. Take your camp cuisine to the next level and do it with confidence!
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Beloved Duluth is expanding its art scene in big, bold ways. Learn about the Lincoln Park area and get ex- THE COLOR CHALLENGE cited about this envigorating area of the Zenith City. Duluth illustrator Emily Krueger has created the template for you to show the world your artistic flair. No matter your age. No matter your technique... color the art, follow the directions, and show the world!
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SCIENCE Peak season is upon us! Learn from the phenology master himself about the nitty gritty details of the changing colors.
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GET OUT AND EXPLORE! Fall is one of our favs here at LTM. We love the fresh, chilled air and the envirogated feeling of fall sunshine. We want you to get out and explore the great outdoors. Here are a few suggestions:
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The North Country Trail (NCT) is a dynamic and exciting trail. Learn the ins and outs of traversing this terrain from a number of great spots in northern MN.
Just as integral as the creatures we seek within, forest management and conservation is essential to keeping our outdoors exploreable and enjoyable.
It’s no secret that we love our craft beer. So... we decided to run another feature on the ever-growing industry of craft breweries.
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That morning cup o’ joe has a great story. We’ve teamed up with Fika Coffee (Lutsen) to give you a glimpse into the power of that cup; that bean. From the origin.
Four distinct and different lodging properties offer a variety of experiences, locale, and charm. Pick one or pick ‘em all and make your getaway/s happen!
Northern MN is a serious destination for mountain biking and non-motorized trails. We found some hot spots to highlight. Be sure to snap a pic to social media and tag #itslaketime to show us your fav!
Hunting season... a rite of passage for many youth in the state. Pick up some great tips on teaching and guiding youth to learn lifelong hunting tips, methods, and respect.
Get revved up for fall with a new look, new ‘do, and new attitude! Or just take a gander at a local bachelor for inspiration... ; )
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Take a break from holiday planning and head up the shore to experience North Shore cuisine at its finest. Make a weekend of it and take in the events of the Lake Superior Storm Festival and other exciting events in the area.
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NORTH CENTRAL ON THE RADAR SEPTEMBER Sep 15-17 Sep 16 Sep 16 Sep 16 Sep 16 Sep 16 Sep 21-22 Sep 21-23 Sep 22 Sep 23-24 Sep 28 Sep 28-30 Sep 30
Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp, Alexandria Nisswa Fall Festival & Smokin’ Hot BBQ Challenge, Nisswa Nisswa Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Nisswa Bridges of Hope’s “Run for Hope” 5k/10k, Nisswa Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee!, Willmar Wild Rice Processing Demo, Onamia Fall-A-Palooza, Alexandria Alexandria Downtown Fall Festival, Alexandria Charlie Parr, Grassroots Concerts in the Live Well Night Club and Coffee Bar of the Journey Church, Nisswa Apple Pie Days, Alexandria Mount Ski Gull Fall Fundraiser, Nisswa Crosslake Days, Crosslake Show Your Love for MN, Alexandria
OCTOBER Oct 3 Oct 7 Oct 7 Oct 7 Oct 7-8 Oct 10 Oct 12-14 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 19-20 Oct 19-21 Oct 21 Oct 21-22 Oct 27 Oct 27-28 Oct 28 Oct 28 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 31
Impact Alexandria, Alexandria Fishing to End Hunger, Nisswa Kid Crafts: Shoulder Bag, Onamia Sam Miltich & the Clearwater Hot Club, GLAPA, Pequot Lakes Pumpkin Mania, Alexandria Nisswa Fire Department Open House, Nisswa Market Under Glass Harvest Edition, Willmar Rita Hosking, Grassroots Concerts in the Live Well Night Club and Coffee Bar of the Journey Church, Nisswa Craft Fair, Brainerd Gull Lake Oktoberfest & Pub Crawl, Nisswa Northland Arboretum’s Haunted Trail, Brainerd Lakes Area Food Shelf Christmas Home Tour, Nisswa Carlos Creek Winery Applefest, Alexandria Beading 101 2-Day Workshop, Onamia Jillian Rae, Grassroots Concerts in the Live Well Night Club and Coffee Bar of the Journey Church, Nisswa Haloween Howler, Alexandria Costume 3K “Zombie” Fun Run, Deerwood Nisswa Fire Department Haunted Barn, Nisswa “Storyteller” Traveling Art Exhibit Closing, Onamia Nisswa American Legion Children’s Halloween Party, Nisswa Trick or Treating Downtown Alexandria, Alexandria
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Arts & Crafters Tour, Alexandria Shoppers on the Hunt, Alexandria Storybook Time & Kid Crafts: Corn Husk Doll, Onamia Ojibwe Moccasin 2-Day Workshop, Onamia “My Fair Lady” at GLAPA, Pequot Lakes Craft Fair, Brainerd Actual Wolf, Grassroots Concerts in the Live Well Night Club and Coffee Bar of the Journey Church, Nisswa Nov 17 Kinship Taste of the Lakes, Nisswa Nov 18 11th Annual Holidaze Parade, Willmar Nov 18-19 Ojibwe Mitten 2-Day Workshop, Onamia Nov 23 Turkey Leg 5K, Willmar Nov 24 Nisswa City of Lights Festival, Nisswa Nov 24-25 Christmas in the Fort, Alexandria Nov 24-Dec 31 Sertoma Winter Wonderland, Brainerd Nov 30-Dec 2 A Hometown Christmas Experience, Alexandria
DECEMBER Dec 8
Sally Barris, Grassroots Concerts in the Live Well Night Club and Coffee Bar of the Journey Church, Nisswa
NORTHCENTRAL RESOURCE GUIDE BRAINERD LAKES AREA PRAIRIE BAY 15115 Edgewood Dr N, Brainerd BOOMER PIZZA “Locally sourced, responsibly “Wood-fired pizzas that do more than fill the belly, but nourish the soul.” 14039 Edgewood Ave, Baxter CHRISTMAS POINT WILD RICE CO. 14803 Edgewood Drive, Baxter ITASCA LEATHERGOODS 14287 Gould St, Crosslake LUNDRIGANS CLOTHING Great quality clothing for 80 years. 35732 Allen Ave, Crosslake NORTHLAND ARBORETUM 14250 Conservation Drive, Brainerd PAUL BUNYAN LAND AND THIS OLD FARM PIONEER VILLAGE 17553 State Hwy 18, Brainerd SAFARI NORTH WILDLIFE PARK 8493 State Hwy 371, Brainerd PAUL BUNYAN TRAIL PAUL BUNYAN SCENIC BYWAY NORTHERN TRACKERS RAILROAD 35170 Co Rd 3, Crosslake CROSSLAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 35404 Co Rd 3, Crosslake ARROWWOOD LODGE AT BRAINERD LAKES Come for the night or stay for the week! 30,000 square foot indoor water park. On-site grill and bar. Meeting/banquet rooms. 6967 Lake Forest Road, Baxter CRAGUN'S RESORT ON GULL LAKE MN's largest four season resort with accommodations for all tastes and budgets and great recreational choces. 11000 Cragun's Drive, Brainerd MADDENS ON GULL LAKE Full-service resort offering challenging golf courses, water sports, fine dining, and more. 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula Rd, Brainerd GRAND VIEW LODGE Historic lodge, modern cabins, condos, and unforgettable dining options. On site gift shop, spa, golfing, and so much more! 23521 Nokomis Ave., Nisswa WHITEFISH LODGE & SUITES Retreat with world-class golfing, boating, fishing, and recreation. 14150 Swann Dr, Crosslake MANHATTAN BEACH LODGE Rennovated 1920s lodge on Big Trout Lake with acclaimed restaurant. 39051 Co Rd 66, Manhattan Beach BREEZY POINT RESORT Notable MN resort with great accomodations, golf, and conference facilities. Six restaurants with a variety of menu choices for residents and tourists. 9252 Breezy Point Dr., Breezy Point
MCGREGOR BIG SANDY LODGE & RESORT Eat, play, & stay! Enjoy the restaurant, golf course, or recreational rentals all in one location. 20534 487th St.
ALEXANDRIA AREA PIKE AND PINT GRILL Quality assortment sandwiches, salads, burgers, steaks and seafood favorites with gluten-free and vegetarian options. 110 30th Ave. W, Alexandria CARLOS CREEK WINERY Enjoy wine tasting, tours, live music. As the family says, "Wine is welcoming, fun, and, most important, really really good!” 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria COPPER TRAIL BREWING 410 30th Ave E, #103, Alexandria PANTHER DISTILLERY 300 E Pike St., Osakis KINDRED PEOPLE A classy women’s boutique featuring clothing, accessories, shoes, and gifts. 111 6th Ave E, Alexandria ARROWOOD RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 18-hole championship golf course with lake views, indoor waterpark, and excellent food. 2100 Arrowwood Ln, Alexandria
OTTER TAIL COUNTY UNION PIZZA AND BREWING COMPANY 114 S Union Ave, Fergus Falls CAFÉ 116 116 South Union Ave, Fergus Falls STUMBEANO’S COFFEE ROASTERS 1221 North Union Ave, Fergus Falls FALL’S BAKING 1217 North Union Ave, Fergus Falls OTTERTAIL COUNTRY MUSEUM 1110 Linoln Ave. W, Fergus Falls PRAIRIE WETLANDS LEARNING E 602 MN Hwy 210, Fergus Falls NEW YORK MILLS CULTURAL CENTER 24 N Main Avenue, New York Mills THUMPER POND Comfortable accommodations and a host of onsite activites such as championship golf and and indoor water entertainment center. 300 Thumper Lodge Road, Ottertail THE BRIC 215 W Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls HD BOUTIQUE 216 W Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls
MILLE LACS AREA MUGG’S OF MILLE LACS 200 N Main St., Wahkon TOUCAN’S AT THE WHARF RESORT 5101 Whistle Rd, Isle REEDS SPORTING GOODS 38556 US-169, Onamia
GRAND CASINO MILLE LACS 777 Grand Avenue, Onamia
EDDY’S RESORT & THE LAUNCH BAR & GRILL Modern décor with a hint of history hosts an unforgettable dining experience. 41334 Shakopee Lake Rd, Onamia
NORTHEAST ON THE RADAR SEPTEMBER Sep 15
Brew and Bikes, Tioga Recreation Area event at Sukha, Grand Rapids Sep 15 Takin’ it to the Limit: A Tribute to The Eagles, featuring The Fabulous Armadillos & Collective Unconscious, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Sep 15 Flannel Formal Gala, North House Folk School, Grand Marais Sep 15 Timber Raising, North House Folk School, Grand Marais Sep 15 Strings for All Ages (FREE), Grand Rapids Sep 15-17 Hawk Weekend Festival, Duluth Sep 15-17 Duluth Hot Air Balloon Festival, Duluth Sep 15-17 Bargains are great on Hwy. 38. Highway 38 from Grand Rapids to Effie, Sep 16 “African Menagerie” opening reception at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Sep 16 Unveiling Brian Jarvi’s “An African Menagerie,” at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Sep 16 Frozen Britches, Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen Sep 16 Unplugged Music Festival, North House Folk School, Grand Marais Sep 16 Timmy Haus, Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Sep 16 Bronze Pour, Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen Sep 16 Harbor History Walking Tour, Cook County History Museum, Grand Marais Sep 16 Cook County Market, Grand Marais Sep 16 NorthShore Inline Marathon, Two Harbors to Duluth Sep 16 15th Annual Agate City Rock Show, at 721 7th Avenue, Two Harbors Sep 16 North Shore Inline Marathon, Duluth Sep 16 Beer Tasting Train, Duluth Sep 17 The Art of Seeing with Hazel Belvo, Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais Sep 18 Pieta Brown, Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Sep 21 Fathom Lane, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Sep 21 Iraqi Voices Cross-Cultural Storytelling Workshop & Film Screening, Renegade Theater, 222 E Superior St, Duluth Sep 21 Intro to Wood-Fired Baking, North House Folk School, Grand Marais Sep 21 United Way Chili Cook-off, Duluth Sep 22 SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK®, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Sep 22 Briand Morrison, Voyageur Brewing Co., Grand Marais Sep 22 Timber Raising, North House Folk School, Grand Marais Sep 22 Northern Lights 5K Glow Run, Ely Sep 22 Siama’s Congo World Quartet, Ely Sep 22 Paint on the Lake, Duluth Sep 23 Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert, Grand Marais Sep 23 Pete Kavanaugh, Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen Sep 23 Dance Party with DJ Beavstar, Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Sep 23 Bronze Pour, Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen Sep 23 Cook County Market, Grand Marais Sep 23 Ely Marathon & Boundary Waters 1/2 Marathon, Ely Sep 23 Chocoholic Frolic, Ely Sep 25 Jeremy Messersmith, Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Sep 28 In Situ: Studio 101 Artists - Opening Reception, Duluth Art Institute at the Duluth Depot , DAI John Steffl Gallery , Duluth Sep 28 Forever Home - Opening Reception, Duluth Art Institute at t he Duluth Depot, Corridor Gallery , Duluth Sep 28 Wine & Beer Tasting Gala, Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder Sep 29-Oct 1 Sisu Fall Knitting Retreat, Ely Sep 29-Oct 8 Art Along the Lake Fall Studio Tour, Cook County
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Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour, Two Harbors to Duluth Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater presenting “Matinee,” Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Jim McGowan, Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert, Grand Marais Writer’s Salon, Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais Bronze Pour, Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen Cook County Market, Grand Marais Heck of the North, Two Harbors Family Games (FREE), Grand Rapids
OCTOBER Oct 2 Oct 2 Oct 2 Oct 5 Oct 5 Oct 5-7 Oct 6 Oct 6 Oct 6-7 Oct 6-7 Oct 6-8 Oct 7 Oct 7 Oct 7 Oct 7 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 10 Oct 12 Oct 12-14 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 14-15 Oct 17 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 18 Oct 18-21 Oct 19 Oct 19-22 Oct 19-22 Oct 20 Oct 20 Oct 20-22 Oct 21 Oct 21 Oct 21
John Mark Nelson, Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Briand Morrison, Bluefin Grille, Tofte Patricia Miller solo art show and open house, Art & Soul Gallery, Ely Family Tradition starring Marty Haggard, Tommy Cash, & Dion Pride, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Girl’s Night Out Pajama Party, Hibbing Haunted Ship, Duluth First Friday Artwalk First Friday of every month Downtown Business Area , Grand Rapids Junie B. Jones produced by Theatreworks USA, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Ice Breaker Hockey Tourney, Duluth Oktoberfest Game Feed & Craft Beer Weekend, Gunflint Lodge, Grand Marais Wolf Photography Weekend, Ely Science of Fire and Ice at Forest History Center, Grand Rapids Jim and Michele Miller, Cascade Lodge Pub, Grand Marais Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert, Grand Marais Bronze Pour, Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen Sweet Land, the musical produced by History Theatre, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Preschool Book Reading and Craft (FREE), Grand Rapids Storytime at Fire Station (FREE), Deer River Russian String Orchestra, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Haunted Ship, Duluth Free Family Art Day + Lincoln Park Open House, DAI Lincoln Building, Duluth Briand Morrison, Lutsen Resort, Lutsen Red Dirt Girl, Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen Timmy Haus, Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Camp Bluewater Fall Colors Family Event (FREE), Deer River On Target @ GR Library (FREE), Grand Rapids Family Creates 2nd Saturdays (FREE), Grand Rapids Second Saturday Marketplace, Duluth Weave Black Ash Pack Basket, Ely DIAVOLO, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids When Reading Comes to Life (FREE), Deer River A Power Lunch on Power Portraits, Duluth Courthouse, Fourth Floor, Duluth Make a Mask @ Bigfork School (FREE), Bigfork Haunted Ship, Duluth Gaelynn Lea, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Family Weekend, Grand Marais Pumpkin Train Express, Duluth One Night in Memphis, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Creatures of the Night in the Northwoods (FREE), Marcell Moose Madness Family Festival, Grand Marais Dance Party with DJ Beavstar, Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert, Grand Marais Oktoberfest Celebration, Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen
Oct 21 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 26-28 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 28 Oct 28-29 Oct 30 Oct 30-31 Oct 31
1st Annual Jake Forsman Memorial Car Show & Burnout Competition, Ely Pumpkin Carving at Keewatin School (FREE), Keewatin The Magic Maniac (FREE), Coleraine Pumpkin Carving in Deer River (FREE), Deer River Haunted Ship, Duluth Timmy Haus, Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen Red Dirt Girl, Cascade Lodge Pub, Lutsen Minnesota Starwatch (FREE), Coleraine Terrain: The Art of Localizing Symposium, DAI Lincoln Building, Duluth Fall Harvest Fun at YMCA (FREE), Grand Rapids Haunted Ship, Duluth Halloween Bash (FREE), Marcell
NOVEMBER Nov 2 Nov 2-4 Nov 3 Nov 3-4 Nov 3-4 Nov 3-4 Nov 3-4 Nov 3-4 Nov 4 Nov 4 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 8 Nov 10 Nov 10-11 Nov 10-11 Nov 10-12 Nov 11 Nov 11 Nov 11 Nov 11 Nov 11-12 Nov 11-12 Nov 12 Nov 16 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 17-19 Nov 18-30 Nov 21 Nov 23 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 25 Nov 25 Nov 25
Thoughtful Thursday Treasure Box (FREE), Grand Rapids MN Governors Deer Hunting Opener. Festivities and Banquets in honor of the Deer Hunting Tradition, Grand Rapids First Friday Artwalk First Friday of every month Downtown Business Area , Grand Rapids STOMP, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Bluegrass Masters Weekend, Lutsen Resort, Lutsen Food and Wine Lovers Weekend, Bluefin Bay, Tofte Gales of November, Duluth Junk Hunt, Duluth The Art of Grief: Mary Plaster & Community Artists, Duluth Art Institute at the Duluth Depot, DAI John Steffl Gallery , Duluth North Shore Winery Harvest Festival, Lutsen “Out of Place” open house & art show, Art & Soul Gallery, Ely Matthew West in Concert, Duluth James Sewell Ballet with the Ahn Piano Trio, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Family Paint at MacRostie Art Center (FREE), Grand Rapids Split Rock Lighthouse Memorial Beacon Lighting, Two Harbors Lake Superior Storm Festival, Lutsen, Grand Marais Food and Wine Adventure Weekend, Lutsen Resort, Lutsen Girls Gone North, Bluefin Bay, Tofte Lumberjack Cooking for kids at Forest History Center, Grand Rapids Spirits of Lake Superior Dinner, Moguls Grille at Caribou Highlands, Lutsen Family Creates 2nd Saturdays (FREE), Grand Rapids Second Saturday Marketplace, Duluth Scandinavian Wooden Spoon Carving, Ely Festival of Trees Craft Show, Duluth Zlata Chocheiva, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids The Pines, Live at the Reif Center, Grand Rapids Laurentian: Paul LaJeunesse & Lake Superior Wood Turners – Opening Reception, Duluth Art Institute at the Duluth Depot, DAI George Morrison Gallery , Duluth Christmas City of the North Parade, Duluth Winterer’s Gathering & Arctic Film Festival, Grand Marais Bentleyville Tour of Lights, Duluth Mermaids in the Making (FREE), Keewatin Thanksgiving Night Shopping, Ely Festival of Trees, Ely Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Fireworks, Grand Marais HoliDAI, DAI Lincoln Building, Duluth Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert, Grand Marais Small Town Christmas, Ely Ely’s Holiday Parade & City Tree Lighting, Ely
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RESOURCE GUIDE DULUTH CANAL PARK
UP THE SHORELINE FROM DULUTH'S CANAL PARK
SILOS RESTAURANT The place to eat on the canal waterfront located in Pier B Resort serving breakfast through dinner. 800 West Railroad St NORTHERN WATERS SMOKEHAUS 394 S Lake Ave #106 GRANDMA’S SALOON BAR AND GRILL 522 S Lake Ave CANAL PARK BREWING 300 Canal Park Dr. HOOPS BREWING 325 S Lake Ave.
VALENTINI’S Located next to the Duluth Rose Garden, relaxed restaurant offering Italian & American standards & window tables with Lake Superior views. 1400 London Rd FITGER’S RESTAURANT 600 E Superior St THE BOAT CLUB Lower level of Fitgers with nautically spacious dining area, beautiful view of the Lake, and a large outdoor patio serving fresh fish, high quality steaks, and pasta. 600 E. Superior St. BLACKWOODS GRILL AND BAR Tailored for a little bit of everything, there is something on the menu for everyone. Award winning gluten-free and vegetarian menu. 2525 London Rd
GREAT LAKES AQUARIUM 353 Harbor Dr. LAKE SUPERIOR MARITIME MUSEUM 600 S Lake Ave. PIER B RESORT Duluth’s only Waterfront Resort, at Pier B you get the full Canal experience. 800 W Railroad St CANAL PARK LODGE 250 Canal Park Drive INN ON LAKE SUPERIOR 350 Canal Park Drive DULUTH PACK 365 Canal Park Dr DEWITT SEITZ MARKETPLACE 394 S Lake Ave WATERS OF SUPERIOR Carrying a variety of hand-selected regional crafts by people making captivating art and jewelry inspired by the area. 395 S Lake Ave DOCK 5 An independent artist studio that specializes in making functional canvas bags that are embellished hand printed art. www.dock-5.com 2311 Minnesota Ave
DOWNTOWN (WEST SIDE) BENT PADDLE BREWING CO Dedicated to making the freshest, most dependable and balanced beers with an edge of inventiveness for all beer lovers to enjoy, all with the amazing water of Lake Superior. 1912 W Michigan St. BLACKWATER LOUNGE AND MARTINI BAR 231 E Superior St. OMC SMOKEHOUSE Oink, Moo, Cluck.” If it’s meat, it’s smoked…real good. 1909 W Superior St
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SPIRIT MOUNTAIN 9540 West Skyline Parkway LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO 7210 Fremont St
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LIZARDS ART AND FRAMING Unique downtown Duluth Art Gallery featuring the work of more than 100 local and regional artists, as well as custom museum quality framing. 11 W Superior St. DULUTH TRADING COMPANY 300 E Superior St.
GLENSHEEN MANSION TOUR 3300 London Rd BEACON POINTE Enjoy this hotel on the waterfront with a wonderful view of the lift bridge from up the north shore. 2100 E Water St FITGER’S INN Stay, eat, play, and shop in a historic building right next to the Superior Lakewalk. 600 E Superior St FITGER’S COMPLEX 600 E Superior St. •Lotus on the Lake •Duluth Kitchen Co. •The Market •The Snow Goose •Fitgers Wine Cellar •Brewhouse Beer Store •Trail Fitters •Duluth Homebrew Supply •The Bookstore at Fitgers
UP THE NORTH SHORE FROM DULUTH BETTY'S PIES 1633 MN-61, Two Harbors NORTH SHORE WINERY Quaint winery on Lutsen Mountain with an experience to remember! 202 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen FIKA COFFEE Unforgettable lattes served with love and passion for the bean. 5327 W Hwy 61, Lutsen BREEZY POINT CABINS ON LAKE SUPERIOR 540 Old North Shore Rd., Two Harbors SUPERIOR SHORES RESORT 1521 Superior Shores Dr., Two Harbors COVE POINT LODGE 4614 Highway 61, Beaver Bay AMERICINN SILVER BAY Comfortable lodging on Lake Superior with amazing views of the lake and access to Black Beach. 150 Mensing Dr., Silver Bay BLUEFIN BAY Great accommodations on the shore of Lake Superior. Enjoy a delectable meal at the Bluefin Grille to complete your stay. 7192 W Hwy 61, Tofte GOOSEBERRY FALLS 3206 US Hwy 61, Two Harbors SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE TOUR 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors
GRAND MARAIS JAVA MOOSE A must stop for great coffee on the North Shore. 218 W Highway 61 THE CROOKED SPOON CAFÉ Serving lunch and dinner, with menus that change seasonally using local and regional ingredients whenever possible. Hand-picked selection of craft beer and wine. Enclosed rooftop bar with panoramic view of the harbor. 17 W Wisconsin St. VOYAGEUR BREWING The appetizers and view from the brewery taproom and rooftop deck are amazing. 233 W Highway 61 STONE HARBOR WILDERNESS SUPPLY Quality outdoor sporting goods, clothing, tours, partial outfitting, and more. 22 E 1st St JOYNE’S BEN FRANKLIN “Everyone’s favorite store on the shore, celebrating over 75 years.” 105 W Wisconsin St LAKE SUPERIOR TRADING POST A Grand Marais tradition since 1974. Award-winning shopping experience for all. Open year round. 10 S 1st Ave W NORTH HOUSE FOLK SCHOOL 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd. Two Harbors FLY BOX & COMPANY The only outdoor shop/guide service made from shipping containers. 14 1st Ave W BLUE WATER SUITE Brand new, large two bedroom suite above Blue Water Cafe the ultimate downtown harbor view. 20 W Wisconsin St GUNFLINT LODGE 143 S Gunflint Lk EAST BAY SUITES “The perfect blend of outdoor recreation, unique shopping and culture.” 21 E Wisconsin St.
ELY NORTHERN GROUNDS Unique, chic atmosphere serving coffee, wine, craft beer, and delicious baked goods and other treats. 2 W. Sheridan St. GATOR’S GRILLED CHEESE EMPORIUM A Ely hot spot focusing on grilled cheese, mac & cheese, pasta and more, plus a friendly atmosphere! 955 E. Sheridan St. INSULA This popular downtown dining spot serves locally sourced ingredients for its New American cuisine. Breakfast to dinner dining. Specialty cocktails, beer and wine. 145 E. Sheridan St. FRONT PORCH COFFEE & TEA COMPANY Famous for our quaint atmosphere and friendly service. Known for the best coffee, tea, and homemade quiche and burritos. We offer freshly baked pastries and pies, and proudly serve Bridgeman's ice cream. 343 E. Sheridan St. WINTERGREEN NORTHERN WEAR Inspired by the premier canoe country and America’s “dogsledding capital,” Wintergreen clothing exudes quality, distinction, performance, and “Made in the USA” pride. 205 E Sheridan St.
NORTHEAST RESOURCE GUIDE ELY (CONT.) PIRAGIS NORTHWOODS COMPANY Since 1979, Piragis Northwoods Company has offered canoes, canoe camping gear, and men’s and women’s clothing. A must stop shop! 105 N. Central Ave. THE ART CORNER An artist’s paradise with the goal of inspiring and nurturing everyone’s inner artist. 301 W. Sheridan St. THE JD MILLS COMPANY For over 116 years, JD Mills has been supplying apparel & footwear for men and women in the Northwoods tradition. Located downtown Ely. 230 E Sheridan St. ART & SOUL GALLERY Creative artwork by local artists including paintings, jewelry, pottery, glass, weaving, metal work, sculpture, wood working, prints, and greeting cards. 417 E Sheridan St. SISU DESIGNS We're a quaint little yarn shop just off the main street. We carry natural fiber yarns and create our own designs. 31 W Chapman St.
A STAY INN ELY Cozy and classy lodging with rustic charm for a comfortable stay in downtown Ely. 112 W. Sheridan JASPER COMPANY The Jasper Guest House and The Jasper Bay House, situated on Jasper Lake, are quaint facilities with all the amenities needed for a peaceful retreat. The Jasper Lofts are a downtown option for easy access to the Jasper Co. Bakeshop and all that downtown Ely has to offer. LISTENING POINT FOUNDATION Burntside Lake retreat INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER 1396 Hwy 169 NORTH AMERICAN BEAR CENTER Mission to advance the long-term survival of bears worldwide by replacing misconceptions with scientific facts about bears, their role in ecosystems, and their relations with humans. 1926 Hwy 169 BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA
MESABI IRON RANGE SAMMY'S PIZZA The Hibbing restaurant is where the great taste of Sammy’s Pizza began in 1954! 106 E Howard St , Hibbing UNITED STATES HOCKEY HALL OF FAME 801 Hat Trick Avenue, Eveleth HIBBING TACONITE ACTIVE MINE TOURS 1005 Discovery Drive Chisholm GIANTS RIDGE 6329 Wynne Creek Drive, Biwabik MOXIE Unique, high-quality apparel, and accessories 2123 1st Ave, Hibbing BENDER'S SHOES Shoes, sportswear, women’s fashion & Accessories. 405 E Howard St, Hibbing GREEN GATE GUESTHOUSES 5748 County Road 138, Biwabik
GRAND RAPIDS HOTEL RAPIDS A historic boutique motel with 30 newly renovated rooms. 680 US Hwy 2 E TIMBERLAKE LODGE Grand Rapids’ premier full service hotel including Grand Splash waterpark. 144 SE 17th St. 17TH STREET GRILL An upscale dining experience with a casual and relaxing feel. 144 SE 17th St PICKLED LOON 20184 Us Hwy 169 KLOCKOW BREWING Taproom will feature a fleet of beers in popular styles such as lagers, ambers, IPAs, and stouts, but will also provide some beers for the more adventurous beer connoisseur such as barrel aged, smoked, and sour beers! 36 SE 10th St.
INTERNATIONAL FALLS (CONT.) AMERICINN 1500 Hwy 71 EBEL’S VOYAGEUR HOUSEBOATS 10326 Ash River Trail KOOCHICHING MUSEUM 214 6th Ave.
FORT FRANCES, CANADA BETTY'S Just minutes from the Canada/U.S. border, the store features 10,000 square feet to explore!” 266 Scott Street Fort Frances, Ontario
FOREST HISTORY CENTER 2609 Co Rd 76 JUDY GARLAND MUSEUM & CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM 2727 Pokegama Ave. S CENTER FITNESS & BALA MED SPA 320 SE 21st Street REIF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Hosts over 40 national and international touring performances, representing a diverse range of artistic disciplines, including country music artists, rock tributes, classical musicians, classical and contemporary dance, musical theater, children’s theater, comedy each year. 720 NW Conifer Dr. MACROSTIE ART CENTER 405 1st Avenue NW THE LAKE + CO. SHOP Featuring products from MN makers and other inspired companies. Food, jewelry, home décor and accents, clothing, kids toys, books, and so much more! 403 NW 1st Ave. LAKE COUNTRY FURNITURE Fine furniture, gifts, and home décor. 1001 S Pokegama Ave. BENDER’S SHOES Bender's Shoes offers the areas largest selection of quality shoes for the entire family. 409 NW 1st Ave. L&M Your one-stop-shop for sporting goods, apparel, fishing, hunting, home improvement, power equipment, farming, and more! 1400 S. Pokegama Ave. RAY’S SPORT & CYCLE Locally-owned and operated retail power sports dealership providing top brands in power sports vehicles and accessories, as well as service department for all your needs. 20890 US Hwy 169 RED WILLOW 225 SE 21st St JENNY AND CO. 10 NW 3rd St.
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Fall Has It All, Walker/Hackensack/Longville.Remer Lakes Trail Run 5K or 10K, Detroit Mountain, Detroit Lakes Tribute to the Eagles, Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes Harvest Festival & Funky Junk Show, Bemidji Fall Color Wagon Ride, Bemidji Bigfoot Music Festival, Remer Girls’ Night Out, Walker Unveiling Nimuue (music, ballet, actors), Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes Eddie Money, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen Headwaters 100 Bike Ride, Park Rapids Oktoberfest at Portage Brewing, Walker Art Leap, Park Rapids Pumpkin Parties, Park Rapids Ragamala Indian Dance Co., Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes Lake Park Pumpkin Fest, Lake Park Tamarac NWR Fall Festival, Rochert Hoofin’ it for Mounted Eagles Trail Ride, Motley
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First Friday Art Walk, Bemidji “Looney Lutherans”, Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes Holmes Art Show, Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes MN Music Coalition Concert , Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes Craft Sale, Walker Lakes Area Community Concert Band, Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes Redneck Holidazzle, Vergas Arts and Craft Fair, Walker The Trombone Troubadour, Holmes Theatre, Detroit Lakes 3rd Annual Heartland Homes Turkey Trot 5K/Fun run, Park Rapids Parade of Trees, LP American Legion, Lake Park Detroit Mountain open for the season, Detroit Lakes Community Tree Lighting & Yuletide Sampler/ Heart of the Holidays, Park Rapids Festival of Lights Parade, Walker Night We Light Parade, Bemidji Festival of Lights Reindeer Ramble, Walker Christmas Children’s Party, Walker Festival of Lights, Walker Grand Parade of Lights, downtown, Detroit Lakes
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RESOURCE GUIDE DETROIT LAKES AREA ROASTED PUB & EATERY + BAKED IN DL 815 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes ZORBAZ Visit the original pizza and Mexican restaurant on the lake. 402 W Lake Dr., Detroit Lakes MAIN STREAM BOUTIQUE 833 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes RED WILLOW 1160 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes HISTORIC HOLMS THEATRE 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes DETROIT MOUNTAIN Beautiful lodge and re-designed mountain for skiing and snowboarding. new terrain park, tubing hill, cross country ski trails, and hiking trails with a special scenic outlook. Professionally designed and engineered to host all level of mountain bike enthusiasts. 29409 170th St, Detroit Lakes THE LODGE ON LAKE DETROIT 1200 E Shore Dr., Detroit Lakes FIVE LAKES RESORT 34665 Camp Cherith Rd, Frazee MAPLELAG RESORT 30501 Maplelag Rd., Callaway
BEMIDJI TUTTO BENE Cozy eatery serving up Italian dishes with locally grown food and outdoor seating. 300 Beltrami Ave NW BEMIDJI BREWING Serving up fresh, award-winning beer and delicious food with a fun and active atmosphere. 211 America Ave NW TURTLE RIVER CHOPHOUSE 468 Bemidji Rd 218 + GIFTS 223 3rd St. NW LUCETTE BOUTIQUE 208 3rd St NW BEMIDJI WOOLEN MILLS 301 Irvine Ave NW PAUL BUNYAN PLAYHOUSE Catch a show at Minnesota’s oldest professional summer stock company, drawing actors from across the state, region, and country. 314 Beltrami Ave HEADWATERS SCIENCE CENTER A hands-on science center featuring exhibits, live animals, and a unique gift shop. 413 Beltrami Ave. RUTTGERS BIRCHMONT LODGE A truly magical place full of history and charm. 7598 Bemidji Rd. NE
PARK RAPIDS THE GOOD LIFE CAFÉ A comfortable, contemporary café with a full bar and a modern take on classic American comfort food with unforgettable signature dishes. 220 Main Ave S NECCE’S ITALIANO RISTORANTE 311 Main Ave S
PARK RAPIDS (CONT.) SMOKEY HILLS OUTDOORS STORE 19143 US-71 MOLLY POPPIN’S GOURMET SNACKS Fun popcorn flavors, infused balsamic vinegar and olive oils, jerky and other treats, as well as local gifts! 201 Main Ave S ITASCA LEATHERGOODS Handmade, exquisite moccasins and other unique leather gifts. 37144 US Hwy 71, Lake George CHARACTER CHALLENGE COURSE 13218 County Rd 40 ITASCA STATE PARK 36750 Main Park Dr. WALTER’S RESORT Six fully furnished cabins for rent on Lake Ida, each with their own dock for the perfect vacation. 20035 Grouse Rd TWO INLETS RESORT 32240 County Hwy 50 SLEEPING FAWN RESORT 20097 County Hwy 24
WALKER GREEN SCENE ORGANIC MARKET 617 Michigan Ave W BENSON’S EATING & DRINKING EMPORIUM 400 Minnesota Ave PORTAGE BREWING A full service brewery and taproom located off the banks of Leech Lake. Founded with a simple mission - to take beer outside while making our craft more accessible. 107 S 5th St. TRAPPER’S LANDING 1812 Merit Rd NW ANDERSONS HORSESHOE BAY LODGE 8098 Hawthorn Trl NW CHASE ON THE LAKE 502 Cleveland Blvd. REED’S SPORTING GOODS 522 Minnesota Ave W LUNDRIGANS CLOTHING Celebrating 80yrs in Walker. Unique, yet classic, clothing for men and women. 501 Minnesota Ave W WALKER GENERAL STORE 516 Minnesota Ave W CHRISTMAS POINT WILD RICE CO. 523 Minnesota Ave W CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 205 Minnesota Ave. W FORESTEDGE WINERY 35295 State 64, Laporte
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INSPIRED, CAUSE-FOCUSED BRANDS MAKING A GLOBAL IMPACT by Kelly Kabotoff Fall always feels like a mental reset for me. Maybe it’s the kids going back to school, or the changing pace of life as summer traffic slows down and our lake town gets a little more sleepy. Whatever it is, it sets a course of reflection and makes me feel grateful for the things in my life. As a buyer, this translated to thinking more globally and seeking out inspired and cause-focused brands. These companies and their products fit perfectly into the lifestyle of the north, while also helping causes here in Minnesota and across the globe. This amazing North, Minnesota, USA Apolis Market Tote ($68) – exclusive to The Lake + Co. Shop – is my everything bag. Heading to the farmers market, toting stuff to and from work, you name it. It’s hefty enough to carry 125 lbs, but fashionable enough to bring anywhere. Apolis’s model of “Advocacy Through Industry” is an effective way of creating jobs worldwide. They believe that when all people in the world have access to the same global marketplace and can support themselves with work and commerce, then we have the opportunity to create a society where people can not only survive, but thrive. PAB’S PACKS is the brainchild of two Minnesota teens, Pia and Abbie, whose shared experience of time in a hospital feeling lousy and scared as kids led them to create a solution for other sick teens. Since 2015, they have provided over 2,000 custom backpacks filled with comfort items to teenagers with a chronic diagnosis or repeat hospital visits. In addition, all proceeds of their retail merchandise go towards bringing more PAB’S PACKS to chronically ill teens, making the purchase of one of these colorful PACKS ($58) a feel-good purchase for kids and adults alike. S’well® water bottles are fashion forward and truly functional- keeping your drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for 24 hours. They are triple-walled which makes them condensation free (a must when you are toting it around in your purse!) and they come in three sizes (the largest one even fits an entire bottle of wine…just sayin’!). But the best part is that S’well is a proud partner of UNICEF USA, and has committed $800,000 since 2015 to help provide clean and safe water to the world’s most vulnerable communities.
Sudara is a benefit corporation that creates jobs and provides skills training for women in India who are at the highest risk or survivors of human trafficking. They empower women to live in freedom and create a life of their own choosing. Their Punjammies® loungewear pants ($59) are quickly becoming my favorite for hanging at home or running around town.
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Not only are the children's clothes and accessories from Milkbarn adorable and super soft (made with organic cotton and bamboo), but your purchase supports Exile International, whose mission is to bring restoration to rescued child soldiers and children orphaned by war in DR Congo and Uganda. Through art therapy and holistic, rehabilitative care, Exile International empowers former child soldiers and orphans to heal and become leaders of peace. This adorable newborn gown and hat ($38) is perfect for the little buck in your life.
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Going North to the cabin really was the foundation to our childhood. Whether it was taking the boat out at sunset, sharing stories around the bonfire, or jumping off a well-worn dock, life was simply better at the lake. Great Lakes was born from these memories and a realization that there weren’t any apparel brands that made us feel proud of the lifestyle in which we were raised. We were taught to work hard but always find time to enjoy the finer things in life. To seek adventure and be proud of where you come from. We work tirelessly to infuse these values into our brand, our products, and the way we do business. How would you describe your brand? Apparel for those who believe life is better at the lake. A brand that customers identify with and can connect with on an emotional level because it represents the life they know. Great Lakes clothing is American made. Why is this important to you? Four years ago when we created Great Lakes – we started by ordering wholesale American Apparel t-shirts and had our logos printed on them locally to test the idea on a smaller scale. However, we were limited to selling whatever American Apparel produced, so once we proved that it was a product people wanted, we transitioned into working directly with various manufacturers across the US to develop a higher quality garment that we created from scratch. Luckily we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. It’s been a tremendous learning opportunity to understand the
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Although this route has been challenging, it’s one of our primary differentiators that we can create a product that is totally unique to us and exactly the quality we expect. Any new products on the way for fall 2017? All sorts of fun new stuff. Of course a brand new lineup of winter knit hats made in Cloquet, MN that we’re super excited about, new hoodies and crews, some new shirt designs, and a bunch of other accessories. It’s going to be a busy fall + holiday season for product launches. Our holiday store at Ridgedale Mall will be back for its 4th year and runs from November through December. Additionally this holiday season we’ll be available at Mall of America’s brand new ‘Local Market’ which is a pop-up shop of 15-20 Minnesota born brands. It’s located next to Nordstrom and will be open from November 15th through the Super Bowl - which we’re really looking forward to. What is your go-to piece in the collection? We’re known for our Sunwashed Shirts which are super comfy and perfect for a day at the lake. During fall/winter our winter knit hats are definitely the customer favorite. What makes a perfect lake weekend in your mind? Friends, family, some games, a hammock, a full-yeti, and a little sunshine. We love your loon logo. So, we have to ask... does he have a name? The Blue Loon (definitely not a duck)
BEHIND THE STORY OF GREAT LAKES W/CO-FOUNDERS Spencer Barrett & David Burke
MEET THE MAKER
You grew up together in Minnesota and bonded over the shared experience of lake life as children. What happened that turned those memories into a business idea in college?
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DIVERSIFY YOUR INVESTMENTS… BUT CONSOLIDATE YOUR PROVIDERS BY KRISTINA GAALAAS, CFP®, AAMS®
Before we look at that issue, let’s consider the first half of the “diversification” question – namely, how does diversifying your investment portfolio help you? Consider the two broadest categories of investments: stock and bonds. Stock prices will move up and down in response to many different factors, including good or bad corporate earnings, corporate management issues, political developments, and even natural disasters. Bond prices are not immune to these dynamics, but they are usually more strongly driven by changes in interest rates. To illustrate: If your existing bond pays 2% interest and new bonds are being issued at 3%, the value of your bond will fall, because no one will pay you full price for it. (Of course, if may not matter to you anyway, especially if you planned to hold your bond until maturity, at which point you can expect to get your full investment back, providing the bond issuer doesn’t default.) Here’s the key point: Stocks and bonds move in different directions. If you only own U.S. stocks, you could take a big hit during market downturn, but if you own domestic and international stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit and other types of investments, your portfolio may be better protected against market volatility, and you’ll have more opportunities for positive results. (Keep in mind, though, that even a diversified portfolio can’t prevent all losses or guarantee profits.)
So, it clearly is a good idea to diversify your investment portfolio. Now, let’s move on to diversifying financial service providers. Why shouldn’t you have one IRA here and another one there, or enlist one advisor to help you with some types of investments and a different advisor assisting you with others? Actually, some good reasons exist to consider consolidating all your investment accounts with one provider. For one thing, you’ll keep better track of your assets. Many people do misplace or forget about some of their savings and investments, but this will be far less likely to happen to you if you hold all your accounts in one place. Also, if you have accounts with several different financial service providers, you might be incurring a lot of paperwork – and many fees. You can cut down on clutter and expense by consolidating your accounts. But most important, by placing all your accounts with a single provider, possibly under the supervision of a single financial advisor, you will find it much easier to follow a single, unified investment strategy, based on your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. You won’t get conflicting advice and you’ll receive clear guidance on important issues, such as the amounts you can afford to withdraw each year from your retirement accounts once you do retire.
KRISTINA GAALAAS has been a financial advisor since 2004. She enjoys the face time and think time involved with families and small business owners to create specific financial goals and implementing a plan to achieve them. A Grand Rapids native, she’s also glad to call her hometown her hometown again.
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Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
Diversification and consolidation – one is good for building an investment portfolio, while the other can help you invest more efficiently and effectively. Put the two concepts together, and make them work for you.
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You have probably heard that diversification is a key to investment success. So, you might think that if diversifying your investments is a good idea, it might also be wise to diversify your investment providers – after all, aren’t two (or more) heads better than one?
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BY AMANDA JONES Think of a moment as a child when you first felt connected to the outdoors. Now, imagine the things in your life which would be different if you’d never had the availability or access to camping, fishing, canoeing, and other outdoor activities. I can say my career path would have been vastly different, which would have affected my educational choices and even had an impact on those people who are now my fast friends. In a nutshell, my life would be very different today if I’d gone into marketing or finance instead of pursuing interests in natural resources. I want to make sure future generations have those same opportunities to grow in nature. I didn’t realize the impact a proper backpack or sleeping bag could make on a budding outdoorsman, because I was lucky enough to grow up having enough. After working in a preschool setting and seeing young kids show up without proper clothing for everyday weather conditions, I realized for some it would be a real burden to outfit a scout or a kid bound for camp with the essentials for braving the elements in the woods. Gear Forward is a passion project I found while researching and reading about connecting kids with nature and where I found a way to help.
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Gear Forward is a non-profit organization founded by Scott Gauvin, content creator, former Eagle Scout, and founder of Hiking Forward, an online blog/website. The idea is to help non-profit organizations like United Way, YMCA, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America, and other groups which connect children to outdoor experiences get gear to allow them to have these opportunities. Scott had too much gear as an adult. With a little nudge from his wife, he was downsizing and wanted to donate the gear to help kids. He was unable to find a place and didn’t want to simply drop it at Goodwill, knowing it could be put to use in an impactful way if he could make the connection. Gauvin researched and talked to non-profits—United Way, Boy Scouts – and asked one thing: “is there still a problem with kids having gear like when I was a kid?” Gauvin never really had his own gear while scouting but thanks to a resourceful Scoutmaster he borrowed necessities to stay in scouting. His cohort didn’t have much either—kids from all walks of life and backgrounds, kids from the projects, kids showing up with a garbage bag of bed linens for camping.
“I want to make sure kids who want to be outside can be. If they don’t have the gear they won’t be comfortable. The problem IS still going on today and it’s crazy.” - GAUVIN
Paying it Forward You can donate to Gear Forward in a number of ways—donating gear, donating to Gear Forward, or by partnering with Gear Forward. Monetary donations can be made securely via PayPal and are tax deductible just as with any of your favorite non-profit organizations. Donating gear is a fun way to become involved, because the transaction is tracked from the initial intent to donate gear all the way to the non-profit organization helping to outfit the youth in need of gear. Perhaps the most surprising but profound way that you can help is if you are part of a Scouting group or other non-profit organization which connects kids to the outdoors and could use gear, speak up! Contact Gear Forward and someone in the network would be happy to get the ball rolling. Really. We’d love to help get the kids into the woods and on the water.
Amanda Jones is a freelance writer in Greater Minnesota and recently became the Minnesota link in the Gear Forward organization. She can usually be found adventuring with her family somewhere in the Lakes states.
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DULUTH’S BEST KEPT SECRET For as long as anyone can remember, West Duluth’s Lincoln Park neighborhood has been a craft district. Handcrafted goods made by skilled workers and unique pieces of art have contributed to the reputation of the area. Today, Lincoln Park’s craft district is expanding rapidly as artists, artisans, and skilled workers move their operations to Lincoln Park. You’ll find craft beer from Bent Paddle, handmade canvas packs at Frost River, cozy Northwoods craft products from Two Loons, and so much more. The success of small businesses has transformed Lincoln Park for the better.
Transforming Communities Through Art
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At the heart of Lincoln Park’s arts industry, you’ll find Dana Mattice, Interim Director of the Duluth Art Institute (DAI). The DAI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit visual arts organization, offering
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rentable ceramics studios, multi-purpose studios, art galleries, free family events, and more. With locations in downtown Duluth and in Lincoln Park, the DAI is always growing.
said Mattice. “We offer art classes, workshops, and rentable ceramics studio space. This is also where we put on our quarterly free Family Days – where kids and their parents can explore their creativity together.”
Artists as Community Builders
This year, the DAI celebrates 110 years of providing visual arts programming in the
The DAI recently launched an Artist Residency Program to support the role of artists as effective community builders in Lincoln Park. With the support of Duluth LISC and Bent Paddle, the 3-month program provides the resident
region – and they’ve been in Lincoln Park’s historic Carnegie Library building for 25 years.
with a $1,000 stipend and a beautiful 14 x 9 studio to create a project that engages and showcases Lincoln Park.
“The library is such a wonderful space to share our educational offerings with the community,”
“Access to the arts transforms lives,” explained Mattice. “People crave public art and providing
ENTREPRENEUR affordable access to experience and create art is essential in building a strong community.” The first resident was Paul LaJeunesse, assistant professor at the College of St. Scholastica, who created a stunning mural celebrating Lincoln Park’s craft workers. The permanent mural was installed outdoors on Frost River’s building. The current resident, Nik Nerburn, is showcasing the people of Lincoln Park with a
Advancing Lincoln Park is invested in three key strategies: recruiting like-minded entrepreneurs, partnering with the city of Duluth, and branding the area as a destination craft district. “I often tell artists looking to relocate or expand to attend the next Advancing Lincoln Park meeting,” said Mattice. “It’s a chance to connect with active entrepreneurs who can share what it’s like to open a business here.”
Polaroid photojournalism project. You’ll often find him interacting with the community and photographing his experiences. Look for Nerburn’s pop-up display in Lincoln Park’s Esmond storefront windows starting Tuesday, September 12,
Advancing Lincoln Park’s monthly meetings are open to the public. Meetings are frequently attended by the city of Duluth, local entrepreneurs, and community members. The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 21,
2017.
2017 from 7:30am-9:00am at OMC Smokehouse. All are welcome.
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of prominent small business leaders, the Advancing Lincoln Park group was formed to strengthen, build, and promote Lincoln Park as a destination craft district. Today, Advancing Lincoln Park has grown to over 100 individuals who are dedicated to the area’s future. “The Advancing Lincoln Park group has increased awareness for what we’re doing here,” continued Mattice. “We’re building on the energy being cultivated in the community. So many businesses are thriving and it feels like there’s always someone new around the corner.”
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AFRICAN MENAGERIE: AN INQUISITION
Grand Rapids Painter Attracts International Attention For Unprecedented Artwork Soon To Travel In Major Museum Exhibition and Be Featured In Collectible Coffee-Table Book By Todd Wilkinson
B
rian Jarvi’s studio along the shore of Lake Siseebakwet (Sugar Lake) is a long, long way from both the Vatican and Madrid’s famed Prado National Museum.
While the Grand Rapids wildlife artist was born almost five centuries after Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino and Heironymus Bosch, his new monumental painting that stretches 28 feet across is earning comparisons to the works of those giants of the Renaissance. Jarvi’s epic, “African Menagerie: An Inquisition,” features over 200 different African mammals and birds displayed across seven interlocking panels.
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Consider: in one part of this grand scene, a giraffe towers near a large bull elephant; nearby, an endangered mountain gorilla and chimpanzee stand in the vicinity of an imperiled rhino, lion, leopard, and Nile crocodile.
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It would take a person hours to try and identify all of the species. By design it is intended to stir awe in the viewer. So jawdropping is it in scope, scale, and impact that many believe it may be unprecedented in the entire history of nature art.
Soon, this career-defining masterwork and more than 60 of Jarvi’s accompanying studies will be showcased in a national traveling museum exhibition. In addition, Rizzoli International, one of the world’s premier fine art publishers, recently inked Jarvi to a book deal. The coffee-table-sized collectible volume will highlight Jarvi’s journey in creating African Menagerie and serve as a retrospective of his career. “We are attracted to Brian’s work because it is important,” says New York City-based Jim Muschett, Rizzoli’s associate publisher. “We think his exhibition and the book can help spark a national conversation about wildlife conservation. Nothing holds more power in bringing people together than great fine art.” For those unfamiliar with Jarvi’s storied rise as an internationally-known animal painter, African Menagerie is indeed a far cry from the mid 1980s when the Floodwood native gave up a railroad job to pursue his dream of wielding a brush. Quickly, his uncommon talent was recognized. First he captured attention by winning the Minnesota Duck and Pheasant
ART Stamp competitions in successive years, then also finished high in the Federal Duck Stamp contest.
the view in the eye as if to ask what Homo sapiens is willing to do to prevent Africa’s wildlife legacy from going extinct in the wild.
As the years passed, Jarvi moved beyond painting waterfowl scenes. Portrayals of African megafauna and birds, based on a dozen research trips to Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, established his reputation as one of the top wildlife painters of his generation.
While African subject matter has been his passion and forte, Jarvi says the conservation challenges are universal. Be it mountain gorillas, rhinos, elephants, polar bears, wild salmon, or tigers, the cumulative effects of poaching, human population pressure, pollution, and climate change are forcing creatures into smaller and smaller spaces.
holds more power “inNothing bringing people together than great fine art. ”
“The transformation that Brian Jarvi has undergone from being a very talented sporting artist in the Upper Midwest to creating exciting works worthy of hanging in major museums with the best animal painters of all time is nothing short of phenomenal,” says David J. Wagner, who is curating the African Menagerie
traveling exhibition. Because of Jarvi’s desire to offer Minnesotans the first glimpse of his completed masterwork three years in the making, African Menagerie—the exhibition will mark its official debut with a one-night event on Saturday, September 16 at the Myles Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids. If viewers look closely they’ll notice that among all of the colorful iconic species in African Menagerie, Jarvi has painted the figure of a person meant to be the face of humankind. Together, they are looking
“For those of us who are older, this is the challenge of our generation and it’s one we share with our kids and grandkids. In all of my travels I’ve never met people with a stronger conservation ethic than my fellow Minnesotans,” Jarvi says. “What I hope African Menagerie does is not only inspire viewers to ponder the spectacular diversity of creatures but that it helps raise awareness about the plight of many on the panel that are critically imperiled.”
In that sense, Jarvi’s mission is no different from that of Raffaelo Sanzio da Urbino, better known as the Italian painter Raphael, and Dutch artist Bosch. Besides his commissions to paint religious scenes, Raphael also created a mural in the Vatican called “The School of Athens” that championed the important role of science in informing society. Bosch, meanwhile, created his seminal masterwork, “The Garden of the Earthly Delights,” a triptych that hangs today in the Prado, Madrid’s version of the Louvre. That acclaimed work is a commentary on the evils of human temptation and the calamity of losing a natural earthly paradise. “A lot of ‘wildlife art’ out there today is unimaginative and really does nothing to advance what truly great art always does—and that is spark a conversation, getting viewers to reflect on issues of importance in their own time,” Wagner says, then adds: “What Brian Jarvi has done with African Menagerie is enormously courageous. It is giving him a place in art history. It’s one thing to even attempt something so audacious and ambitious; it’s another
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His works are owned by collectors on three different continents and he is a perennial favorite at the annual Safari Club International show. Many of his most avid fans are hunters. Jarvi is most acclaimed for his portrayals of predator and prey scenes.
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ART to have the talent to actually pull it off in a way that will leave people talking a century from now. He really succeeds.� Most importantly, Wagner notes, society in the future will have to judge if generations of today stepped up to the challenge by listening to Jarvi’s message. As a complement to African Menagerie, Jarvi has produced more than 60 studies of African wildlife in various media. While all of those works are for sale, demand has been fierce as they are coveted by collectors.
The public is invited to attend the premiere of African Menagerie in Grand Rapids on September 16. From there the exhibition opens at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History at Fort Hays, Kansas and will stay up until the end of 2017. Todd Wilkinson (toddwilkinsonwriter.com), originally from Mora, Minn, has been writing about wildlife art and the environment for more than 30 years. His work has appeared in publications ranging from National Geographic to The Washington Post. He is author of several critically-acclaimed books.
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Significant life skills of communication, appreciation, cooperation and attention to detail our honed to a fine edge in the kitchen. These recipes will work for one set of hands or many. Your kitchen is your room of inspiration to create a balance of flavors, colors, and textures. Taste as you go. Touch the food. You’ll learn how it feels when it’s done just right. Listen to the sizzle of the steak, and smell the aroma of your home baked breads. Transform food and its enjoyment into a deep and memorable experience. Fall is a great time to get in the kitchen. Sit down with your family to enjoy a dinner you’ve prepared together. Life is an interactive experience. Live it. Your chef, Eunice Naomi Wiebolt Creator of the cookbooks, “Cooking with Confidence” and “Cooking with More Confidence”
6 to 8 servings What a lovely way to celebrate a fall harvest. 2 pheasants, using breast meat only 3/4 cups slivered almonds 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 5 tablespoons butter, divided 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cooked wild rice 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon dry oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cut pheasant into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl; add pheasant pieces, and toss to coat well. Shake off extra flour; transfer pieces to a plate. Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pheasant; cook and stir 4 minutes until browned. Transfer pieces back to the plate. In the same pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add mushrooms, peppers, and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add wild rice, broth, wine, cream, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper and reserved almonds; mix well. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Spoon into prepared baking dish; bake 45 minutes. Serve hot. I doubt you will have any of this dish left over; however, in the rare case that you do, it may be reheated. Just add a little more broth or cream to rehydrate the rice.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes until fragrant and edges are brown; set aside. Coat a 1 1/2 - quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
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4 thick-cut venison steaks, trimmed of fat 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns 1 tablespoon cracked white peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon good olive oil Wine sauce: 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup shallots, minced 4 large baby bella or button mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2/3 cup beef broth 2/3 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, minced, and divided Make sauce first. Melt butter in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes until shallots are translucent. Add garlic and wine; cook about 4 minutes, or until mixture has been reduced by half. Whisk in mustard, broth, and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced in volume to about 1 cup. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley. Set sauce aside; re-warm when the steaks are ready. Mix black and white peppercorns; press into both sides of each steak. Season each side with salt. Heat oil over medium high heat in heavy skillet. When oil begins to shimmer, add steaks. Cook to desired doneness (actual time will be determined by the thickness of your steaks). Transfer steaks to a platter; tent with foil. Allow steaks to rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow redistribution of juices.
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To serve, spoon sauce over the steaks; garnish with remaining parsley. Pairs well with mashed potatoes.
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COREY MEDINA & THE BROTHERS
THEY SET OUT TO SPREAD LIGHT TO DARK, AND HOPE TO THE HOPELESS WITH THEIR RAW, SOULFUL, INTIMATE MUSIC AND STAGE PRESENCE. How did you first get involved in music? Being that I’m the first musician in my family, my household growing up has always been about embracing the music we love. I got my first guitar when I was seven or eight but didn’t start playing and learning ‘til I was 13. Watched a lot of live VHS tapes like SRV, Waylon Jennings, Jimi Hendrix- and knew I wanted to be a musician. About two years into playing guitar, I started playing with my local church and learned how to play chords, keep time with a drummer, and know when not to play LOL. From there on I started writing my own music and even played in a metal band for a few years.
How has being a Native American musician molded your music? When it comes to being native, it’s about the people, and about where we come from. So I do my very best to represent my Navajo Diné tribe the best I can and make them proud. A lot of the teachings from my culture and upbringing have played a vital role in how I present myself and music as far as respect, humbleness, hard work, and love goes. My Ojibwe brothers and sisters of the north have taught me a lot and continually enlighten me about our fight, the rise of our people, and what I can do daily to better our communities. It’s an Honor to work so closely with a tribe not of my own but to be loved and respected as if I was one of theirs. “All my relations” is the beautiful term best used to describe how the northern Natives have embraced me.
You grew up in New Mexico. What brought you to northern MN and how is life different here? Similar? What has surprised you the most? A gorgeous northern Native woman brought me up here. I met my wife at a native leadership conference in Missouri and I was hooked ever since. I visited her in Bemidji in January of 2012 and I LOVED it! It was also a record warm winter that year so when I finally decided to move up the following winter, I got it good the next couple years with snow and cold chill records. It’s a whole different world with a lot more possibilities of living out dreams in arts and culture. The live music scene isn’t too poppin’ where I’m from, even though there are cool people who are trying to get things started. So when I came to Bemidji there was already a strong music scene going that I was able to just dive into. The people are great too! Granted, even though every community has its darkness, I’ve been able to see so much good in the small town and I’ve grown more passionate about the community the more I learn and get involved in it. Musically, I’m surprised and pleased that a lot of the bands here are not in competition with each other because they are all doing their own thing and supporting each other as they do it.
You’ve stated that your mission is “to spread a message of hope and encouragement to every tribe and tongue that has felt hopeless and held back in life by fear, shame, and hurt.” Tell us about that. Are you channeling something from your own past experiences? Oh yes, I channel every damn tear, cut, heartbreak, bruised soul and mind, etc. into everything I do musically as well as hurt I see around me that I pray for daily.
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I’m not a well-educated man, I’m not a prophet or can tell you how you can make a million dollars in a year. What I do have, is just scars like everyone else, more or less than others. I have bad thoughts and doubts about myself and the world. I also have a story that was on its way to a bad ending, and now it’s not thanks to circumstances of my spirituality and love of others. I have a simple story that can hopefully shed light on someone’s darkness and help them realize if a fool like me can get through my hard times, they can too. I get to do that through unpolished ugly blues and rock n’ roll.
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Photo by: Cassandra Medina
Do you have a song or lyric that stands out most for your message?
You write your music, book your gigs, run the show... how do you make it all work?
One of the first songs that I can think of is a song I wrote early in my career called “I won’t.” It talks about daily struggles and just wanting to give up on life and we’re reminded through divine interventions that we’re not alone.
Pure grace and favor! I have band mates who are hard workers and teach me how to be efficient with time and who are also the last ones to leave with me at a gig. I have an AMAZING wife who prays for my well-being while I’m away and puts up with all my crap when I get home. She’s given me two beautiful babies who make me want to work harder and get home sooner. I have a mother who will always be my biggest fan and isn’t afraid to spank her oldest child if he’s actin’ a fool. I have different tribes of people who tell me they’re proud of what I’m doing. I have a community who took my family and I in as one of their own because they support my song and message. I have a Lord and Savior who overwhelms me with peace and has brought me out of the depths of the darkness I put myself in. That’s how I’m able to do ANYTHING of what I do. I have so much help I can’t take the least bit of credit but know I’m truly blessed to be surrounded by love.
Who is your ideal audience? Anyone and everyone willing to listen and possibly feel what we’re bringing. Whether it be kids to grandparents. We love venues where we can play loud and let go, but I also love small intimate shows that allow me to be a bit more vulnerable with my music. That’s what I love about music and what we do with it. We play a lot of very different style shows with different dynamics. 2pm we’re playing for precious elderly at a nursing home, 9pm we’re playing for a bunch of rowdy good lookin’ Natives at a smoky honky tonk bar. Jeez I love what we do! Seriously, it’s awesome to be able to gauge your audience, and allow what’s supposed to happen, happen. That’s why I do my best to keep my mind and heart in the right place as I go into each show. A lot of prayer as well.
Where can we find Corey Medina & The Brothers performing next? You can find us wherever you want us!!!!
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Corey Medina & The Brothers debut album “Old Dog Crying”
Medina Photo by: Cassandra
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Eric Sundeen is on the music department faculty for Bemidji State University for the percussion ensemble and Gary Broste lives in Bemidji with his beautiful wife, is self-employed, and has two beautiful grand babies. I live with Eric on the weekends where his amazing wife and two awesome boys put up with Uncle Corey raiding the fridge and closing down the restroom. I met both of them when I first got into the Bemidji scene and both played with me at my first two official shows in Bemidji. As a few years went by and playing with multiple musicians and bands, Eric and Gary decided to join me full throttle and support the hopes and vision I have for the band. I couldn’t have asked for better friends, Brothers, and band mates. I call them The Brothers based on the motto of “Brothers before Band mates,” meaning we strive to vibe as friends off stage and then let that influence and leak into our stage performance as a band.
What would be your advice to a budding musician? A Native American musician? 1. Talent is a blessing that we get to keep and grow if we want it to. 2. Know why and what you’re doing it for, because that will determine the path it takes you on. 3. If you want to be in the spotlight or be recognized, you better damn sure Honor and respect where you came from and how you got there. You don’t just represent yourself, you represent who taught you any good in life and the beauty of your people. 4. Shure sm58 microphones are overrated, Go sennheiser instead.
Kill.Your.Ego. lEss.is.MorE.
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Tell us about your band members. How did you meet? What’s the meaning behind the name The Brothers?
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FOLIAGE by John Latimer
ugust begins the march into fall. There are always a few early maples that start to show some fall colors. Oftentimes these are the result of environmental changes. Something as subtle as excess moisture around the roots. Or an insult to the tree in the way of damage to the bark. Whatever the case the result is a tree with some bright red leaves. If the reason is damage to the bark the colorful leaves may be confined to one or two branches. An altogether green tree with a couple of brightly colored limbs usually has some physical damage to the limbs in question. If the stress is caused by something more the entire tree may show its true colors and create a flag of color in the forest. IT’S NOT ONLY THE MAPLES THAT BEGIN THIS PARADE THAT WILL END IN LATE OCTOBER WITH THE WILLOWS FINALLY GIVING UP THEIR YELLOWING LEAVES. Late August is often marked by the bright yellow of the spreading dogbane leaves. These are not reacting to some insult. They are finished with their season and are among the first plants to shift as a group into fall foliage. They are not particularly tall and may fail to attract our attention but they will, as a group, shift to bright patches of yellow. Coupled with their bright red stems they make a lovely introduction to the cavalcade of color soon to follow.
“Where do "ese c#ors c$e fr$? Why are "ey "ere at al? What determines "e intensity?” These are all good questions and we will explore the answers starting with where they come from.
reflected back to our eyes. In the fall - with shorter days and cooler temperatures - the tree makes a decision to abandon its leaves. The process is called senescence and it doesn’t start with a frost as is often thought. The tree begins by constructing several layers of cells at the base of the petiole. On one side is a layer of cells designed to separate the leaf from the tree. This is known as the abscission layer. On the other side the cells are quite corky and are made to protect the tree from invasion once the leaf has dropped. The resulting bud scar is so distinctive that the trees identity can be determined simply by close examination of the scar. Before the tree releases the leaf it pulls back certain chemicals in a process known as resorption. Primarily among the recovered chemicals are nitrogen and phosphorus. Pulling back these chemicals and allowing the photosynthetic process to cease causes the underlying colors to come to the fore. The nitrogen and phosphorus are stored in the twigs that previously held the leaves. This places them for immediate re-insertion next spring when the tree puts out its new leaves. By storing the chemicals right near where they will be needed next spring the tree gains an extra few weeks of production in the spring. There is always much anticipation about the intensity of the fall colors. Many northeast and north central states publish weekly estimates of where the colors are at their peak. These are popular sites and are perhaps the most visited of all the postings put up by a state. Colors are the result of the concentrations of chemicals found in the leaves. Red colors are possibly the most sought after of all the fall colors. These reds are the result of the anthocyanins and they are likely to be more intense in years where the growing season has been good. Anthocyanins are dependent on sugars. The better the growing season, the more soil moisture, the more sugars are produced. The higher the concentrations of sugars the more intense are the red colors. Conversely, in dryer years the reds are less intense.
For most of the summer chlorophyll is the active pigment within the cells of the leaves, but it is not the only one. There are carotenes, orange pigments whose job it is to absorb additional light and share it with the chlorophyll. Too much light can cause chlorophyll to A good dry fall following a good wet summer will increase the become over-excited. In this state the length of the spectacular colors. Clear skies, cool temperatures, chlorophyll can’t continue to function, and and dry weather prolong the color season. As leaves senesce it can even damage the leaf’s ability to the cells within the leaves begin to break down. Rains will photosynthesize. A second chemical found wash away much of the anthocyanins, causing the colors in leaves is xanthophyll. These compounds to fade faster. Not to mention that rainfall striking the are responsible for the yellow colors. Their leaves can dislodge them from the trees before they would job is to dissipate heat. Any excess energy normally fall. So when you notice the first maples turning from the chlorophyll and carotenes is bled color in the fall think back to the weather we have had over out of the leaf and into its surroundings by the summer and anticipate what sort of a color season we the xanthophylls. The final major chemical may experience. compound found in leaves is anthocyanin. They may be red, purple, or even blue John Latimer is a retired rural mail carrier who has hosted the and they absorb the very high energy Phenology Show on Northern Community Radio for of ultraviolet light. These are the same the past 33 years. Using his 100 mile daily route wavelengths that cause sunburn in humans, as a base to record the changes of hundreds and like humans this “sunburn” in leaves can be of plants and animals he has amassed a damaging. Anthocyanins are the leaves sunscreens. They database of nearly 50,000 individual prevent damage to the leaf’s tissues by screening out the UV waves. notes. He has worked with the University So the leaf is a soup of different chemicals, but the chlorophyll is the dominant ingredient for most of the period of leaf out. Chlorophyll absorbs every color of light except green, and that is
of Minnesota and Harvard University to establish phenology protocols and share data. He is one of the founding members of the Minnesota Phenology Network.
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Did you know the nation’s longest hiking trail runs through northern Minnesota? The North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT for short) spans 4,600 miles from the Missouri River in North Dakota east to Lake Champlain in New York. Along the way, it traverses northern Minnesota from Fort Abercrombie to Jay Cooke State Park passing through the City of Fergus Falls, Maplewood State Park, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Itasca State Park, Paul Bunyan State Forest, Chippewa National Forest, City of Grand Rapids, City of Ely, the Superior National Forest’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and then follows the world-famous Superior Hiking Trail south to the Wisconsin border. Designated by Congress in 1980, the NCT is administered by the National Park Service making it a very long, skinny National Park. It’s different than Yellowstone or Voyageurs, however, as the National Park Service doesn’t own the lands the NCT passes on and instead partners with local governments and private landowners along the route. The day-to-day management – including promotion, trail building, and maintenance – is accomplished by the “Red Plaid Nation” - the group of 1,500+ volunteers affiliated with the non-profit North Country Trail Association (NCTA).
Fall is considered by many to the best time to hike in Minnesota because of the brilliant fall colors, more pleasant cooler daytime temperatures, and the absence of summer’s bugs. Here are some suggested hikes to check out:
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA Maplewood State Park – Hike 2.8 miles on the NCT from the Trail Center to the Maplewood Church within Maplewood State Park east of Pelican Rapids. Enjoy rolling hills with beautiful lakes and absolutely beautiful fall foliage. It’s possible to loop back to the Trail Center on other park trails or you can do an out and back hike. Map: http:// arcg.is/2xa9Mpa and/or Maplewood State Park map at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_ parks/maplewood/index.html. Permits: State Park admission fees apply.
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Area trailhead in the Paul Bunyan State Forest south of Lake George. There are many ways to hike the figure eight loop trails (part of which is the NCT) around these two beautiful lakes. Map: http://arcg.is/2xaRzYn. The Gulch Lakes State Forest campground is adjacent to Nelson Lake. Chippewa National Forest – Hike 9 miles from the Shingobee Recreation Area trailhead off Hwy 34 to the Lake Erin Trailhead off of Hwy 371 on the NCT in the Chippewa National Forest southwest of Walker. Pass by numerous beautiful lakes and enjoy views of the Shingobee River valley and rolling hills covered in a mixed forest which is very colorful in the fall. Map: http://arcg.is/2wkXU6c. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can do a hike and bike trip using the paved Paul Bunyan State Trail and/or the Shingobee Connection Trail.
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Itasca State Park – Hike 2.5 miles (one-way) from the Gartner Farm trailhead into the DeSoto Lake campsite and back on the NCT within Itasca State Park north of Park NORTHEAST MINNESOTA Rapids. Enjoy old-growth Norway and White Pines, beautiful remote lakes, and Kekekabic and Centennial Trails – Hike A BWCAW-like solitude. Map: http://arcg. ES G O 2.4 miles from the Gunflint Trail trailhead to RT is/2xanIPY and/or Itasca State Park map LD U O EN the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/ OC C AN O P Y, P H OT (signed) boundary on the Kekekabic Trail itasca/index.html. Permits: State Park admission northwest of Grand Marais. Enjoy great views of brilliant fees apply. fall colors, spot wildlife along pristine lakes, and learn about the area’s mining history on this rugged trail. On your way Paul Bunyan State Forest – Hike the Lake Twenty-one out, hike the Centennial Trail 1.9 miles from its intersection and Nelson Lake loops from the Lake Twenty-one Day Use
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northeast of Tofte. Get to the parking area early but head southwest to Leveaux first (3.5 mi.) to beat the crowds and then hike to Oberg in the afternoon (2.2 mi.) after the crowds depart. Both feature fantastic overlooks of Lake Superior, distant peaks on the Sawtooth Range, and inland lakes. Map: http://arcg.is/2wlI8bc. Learn more at www.shta.org.
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Moss Lake, South Lake, Border Route, and Caribou Rock Trails – Hike a 13.2mile loop from the Hungry Jack Rd. Superior Hiking Trail, Hovland – Hike trailhead into the Boundary Waters out and back 2.4 miles on the Superior Canoe Area Wilderness on the Moss Hiking Trail to the “Hellacious Lake, South Lake, Border Route, Overlook” from the Jackson Lake and Caribou Rock Trails northwest Rd. trailhead north of Hovland. This of Grand Marais. Enjoy great views section features a fantastic overlook of brilliant fall colors, spot wildlife of Lake Superior including Isle along pristine lakes, and learn Royale. If you want to hike more, about the area’s mining history on head north from the trailhead past this very rugged trail. Map: http:// the highest point on the entire SHT www.borderroutetrail.org/maps.html on Rosebush Ridge (1,829’) to the and/or http://www.borderroutetrail. Andy Creek Rd. trailhead (5.4 miles). Be org/maps/MossLakeMap.pdf. Permits: warned, however, there aren’t any grand N O E P H views along this section but you stand a LA a BWCAW permit is required and can be L, I KE obtained at the Forest Service office in Grand pretty decent chance of seeing a moose. Map: RA ON THE KEKEKABIC T Marais or online. http://arcg.is/2wnCFRj. Learn more at www.shta.org. Superior Hiking Trail, Duluth – Hike 4.3 miles from the 123rd ABLE TO VOLUNTEER AND HELP? Ave. W. trailhead to the Magney-Snively Park trailhead on the Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth. Enjoy great views of Duluth The NCT and its component trails are all maintained and the St. Louis River from both Ely’s Peak and Bardon’s by volunteers and the NCTA is always in need of more Peak and also soak in the old-growth forest in Magneyvolunteers willing to help out. No experience is required Snively Park. Map: http://arcg.is/2wlI8bc. Learn more at and there are tasks for people of all ages and abilities. If you www.shta.org. would be interested in volunteering, please contact us (see https://northcountrytrail.org/contact-us/). If you cannot Superior Hiking Trail, Tofte – Hike out and back on the volunteer, please consider donating to support our work Superior Hiking Trail to both Leveaux and Oberg Mountain (https://northcountrytrail.org/donate). loops from the Oberg Mountain trailhead off Onion River Rd. G
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Giant Trails at Giants Ridge NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS SLATED TO OPEN SPRING 2018
ARTICLE BY JAIMIE NISKA; PHOTOS BY PAUL PLUSKWIK PHOTOGRAPHY
Biwabik, MN – As legend and folklore would have it, the land of northern Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range is carved by giants of long ago. Those same giants are said to have roamed the towering pines and evergreens of the Superior National Forest, leaving behind a footprint that has led to trails of epic proportions. This fall, Giants Ridge, located in Biwabik (on the east end of the Mesabi Iron Range), will begin construction of three miles of gravity-based flow mountain bike trails, as part of the resort’s master plan. Open in spring of 2018, these rollercoaster-like trails (purposefully built for one’s bike) will offer new levels of adventure to mountain bikers of varying skill levels. With the recent explosion of mountain biking within the Midwest – and, more regionally, in the sister Cuyuna Range and nearby Duluth area, Giants Ridge is poised to tap further into a potential generator of economic impact, as well as a growing mountain biker market. According to Giants Ridge’s Director of Mountain Sports, Benji Neff, the addition of mountain biking at Giants Ridge, “allows the resort to offer yet another recreational activity to guests in the summer on the Iron Range.”
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at Lookout Mountain north of Virginia and at Maple Hill Park in Hibbing– the addition of mountain biking trails at Giants Ridge will offer Iron Range guests a whole new outdoor experience, masterfully-carved into the scenic terrain of one of Minnesota’s premier resorts. Aaron Rodgers of Rock Solid Trail Contracting, a well-distinguished name within the Midwest mountain biking world, will sculpt the new trails at Giants Ridge. The trails will be lift-served trails, offering riders yet another unique way to experience the terrain, creating #GiantMemories for mountain bikers and Giants Ridge guests for years to come. Giants Ridge includes 35 downhill ski runs, over 60 kilometers of nordic trails, snow tubing, snowshoeing, disc golf, two award-winning championship 18-hole golf courses, access to the 132 mile-long multi-use Mesabi Trail, and snowmobile trails. For more information about Giants Ridge and the expanded mountain biking trail system, visit giantsridge.com
DON’T JUST SEE THE LANDSCAPE.
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Giants Ridge offers challenging Minnesota mountain biking at its finest. Climb 40 km of scenic and well-maintained mountainside trails, consisting of single track, cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails, and abandoned logging roads.
COMING 2018 –NEW GRAVITY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS! Three plus miles of purpose-built gravity mountain bike trails (built by renowned mountain bike trail master, Aaron Rodgers) will open in 2018! Explore three different trails, a free-ride area, and other optional lines. Served by the NEW Sarajevo Express chairlift, trails range from beginner to intermediate.
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It’s prime time for mountain biking in Duluth. FALL IS HERE… AND IT’S GLORIOUS. BY DAVE GRANDMAISON
We arrive at the trailhead and I hop out of the van to unload the bikes and gear for today’s group of riders - a group of incoming college freshmen on an orientation trip from Ely. A crisp morning breeze sends colorful leaves floating gently through the air while I explain trail safety and provide the group with a mini-lesson on basic riding technique. Overhead, a kettle of Broad-Winged Hawks swirls upwards as thermals of warm air push them along their migratory journey to locations in Central and South America. Travelers from around the world gather along Duluth’s ridge lines to watch the epic raptor migration while our small group of riders gets ready for a mountain bike adventure in Lester Park. The mountain bike scene here in Duluth has definitely soared over the past couple of years. Having grown up in Duluth, I remember the wet trails and the mud. Slogging along the snowmobile trails and the overgrown ski trails was part of the adventure back then… as was the ritual of spraying off your bikes and yourself with the garden hose after every ride. This was well before the idea of purpose-built mountain bike trails had gained traction in Duluth. Oh how things have changed!
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Today, The Duluth Traverse provides access to a world-class trail system that connects Duluth’s neighborhoods to an amazing network of city parks that literally traverse the length of the city. Envisioned as a beginner-level singletrack experience, the “DT” - as locals call it - connects more advanced-level trail centers across the Duluth ridge line overlooking Lake Superior and the St. Louis River. Trail clusters at Lester Park, Hartley Park, Piedmont and Brewer Park, Spirit Mountain, and Mission Creek offer a variety of riding experiences for all skill-levels.
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I enjoy weaving The Duluth Traverse story into our group rides. It’s important to explain to our guests how the shared
vision and hard work of our local mountain bike club - the Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS) - and the City of Duluth has resulted in a trail system that is now recognized as the best-of-the-best by the international mountain bike community. Folks are always blown away by the fact that Duluth is one of six locations - in the world - designated by the International Mountain Bicycling Association as a GoldLevel Ride Center. These stories form the foundation of our Mountain Bike Experience because they add an important layer of context to our rides and connect our guests to a broader story - a story in which they become active participants. Believe me, it’s not hard to get excited about these trails. After getting fitted with bikes and helmets at the trailhead, today’s group hits the trail and the real excitement begins. The terrain in Duluth is more varied than you might think. There’s an elevational difference of approximately 600 feet between Lake Superior and the highest points along the ridge line that creates some challenging climbs and thrilling descents. Today we’ll get a bit of both as we ride from Hawk Ridge to the Lake Superior shoreline. We set off on an amazing section of the DT - a forested route called the Lester River Trail that weaves its way along the river. We stop to check out the rapids, take a few group photos, and sip water before continuing the end of the trail. From there it’s a short ride to Brighton Beach where we hunt for agates, skip rocks, and delve into the North Shore’s unique geology. As a mountain bike guide for The Duluth Experience, I get to constantly relive my childhood biking adventures and explore my favorite bike town with guests from all over the United States. The Duluth Traverse, offering nearly limitless possibilities and every unique experience, can be tailored
PLAY to the group. In this case, I get to ride with students from Ely. Tomorrow it’s a business group from St. Paul. The diversity of riders we guide along the DT is incredible but they all have one thing in common… they’re excited to explore and connect with Duluth. After finding a few agates at Brighton Beach, we pedal back to the van along the West Amity Trail and by the time I’ve packed up the bikes and transported the group back to their hotel, I’ve made a bunch of new friends and built new relationships with folks who are now as excited about Duluth as I am. It’s fall in Duluth and prime time for mountain biking. Do yourself a favor and explore The Duluth Traverse. It’s an amazingly diverse trail system with something for everyone and if you’re interested in a guided ride, check out The Duluth Experience. We offer mountain bike adventures all year round and I’d love to show you some of my favorite parts of the trail.
Dave Grandmaison is livin’ the dream in Duluth where he guides mountain bike adventures for The Duluth Experience - a company he helped co-found in 2013. More information about their Duluth Traverse Mountain Bike Adventure can be found online at www.TheDuluthExperience.com or by calling Dave at (218) 464-6337.
Local Tip: Experience Duluth’s Beer Scene Like A Pro Here’s how you do it: Hop aboard the brew bus with the Duluth Experience and explore Duluth’s breweries in style. These guides will bring you behind-thescenes at Duluth’s best breweries where you’ll sample delicious brews and discover why Duluth’s craft beer scene is at the epicenter of the growing craft beer industry in the Midwest. This craft beer experience runs Thursday through Saturday and includes transportation, craft beer samples, souvenir sample glasses, behind-the-scenes tours at three breweries, and dinner at a locally-owned restaurant. Visit www. TheDuluthExperience.com/brewery-tours to learn more.
Cuyuna Lakes State Trail The Cuyuna Lakes State Trail is eight miles of paved trail within the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area from Crosby to Riverton. One mile passes through the City of Aitkin along State Highway 169. Abandoned by mining companies more than 35 years ago, the
state recreation area contains six natural lakes, plus an additional 15 deep lakes that were former mine pits. Stop to fish, explore the Croft Mine, or ride the new 25mile single track mountain bike trail system.
DETROIT MOUNTAIN wooded areas and includes berms, multiple rollers, and custom wooden ramp features), a skills course (variety of elevated features, such as ladder bridges, to teach balance and technical handling skills), and even a Strider Adventure Zone for the young riders between the ages of 18mo and 5yrs to encourage fun all while learning handling skills, balance, and motor skills.
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In Cohasset and Grand Rapids, a new non-motorized rec area is more than a dream ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY JOHN CONNELLY
What’s the stuff communities are made of? Do the roads, homes, and businesses provide adequate description? Or are they only an outline? Do the people who travel those roads and frequent those places play a role? Or do they simply serve as filler? In the evolving story of the Tioga Recreation Area, community is clearly more than bricks and mortar or even people. Instead, it has something to do with shared vision and a spirit that’s born of working together. The story of Tioga, of course, begins a long time ago. First there were glaciers. Then Native Americans. Then settlers. Then an iron ore mine! But in the 1960s that mine closed. Fast forward by more than 50 years, and the city of Cohasset, Itasca County, and the state of Minnesota are the land owners within the Tioga area. Also, at 460 acres in size, the area is used by walkers, hunters, swimmers, and a few errant mountain bikers. “It was some of those early bikers who first saw the potential at Tioga in terms of single-track trail development,” said Corey Tabbert, president of the Grand Rapids Itasca Mountain Bicycling Association (GRIMBA) and an optometrist in Grand Rapids. “About four years ago, a few of them approached Cohasset about building a trail system there.” As it turned out, Cohasset liked the idea. Shortly after that first council meeting, a project committee formed with representatives from Cohasset, GRIMBA, Itasca County, Get Fit Itasca, and the Minnesota DNR.
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“This is a project that’s required the involvement of many people, and it’s been inspiring to see all that hard work begin to pay off,” said Max Peters, the Director of City Operations in Cohasset, which is the fiscal agent for the project. “If everything goes according to plans, we should be building trail and other improvements at Tioga as early as next summer.”
The planned improvements at Tioga include a new fishing pier, parking and road enhancements, new signage, a trailhead, bike repair stations, a day use area, changing shelters, picnic tables, extension of an existing paved trail, and 25-miles of new single-track trail. The single-track trail will feature varying levels of difficulty from beginner to expert. “Mountain biking is a sport that has a reputation of being only for hardcore riders in their 30s or 40s, but the truth is that it’s popular among children, families, and other beginner and intermediate riders,” said Tabbert. “Tioga will cater to all those riders as well as provide plenty of options for other nonmotorized recreation.” The Tioga project has a total estimated cost of $2.1 million. Already, nearly $400,000 has been raised in grants, local donations, and a contribution by the city of Cohasset. Also, a local fundraising campaign has a goal of $150,000, and requested funds from other funders including the state of Minnesota could put the project on a fast track. “We’re working on the permitting, completion of land use agreements, and the finalization of plans and designs,” said Peters. “Beyond that, all that remains is the funding, but we’re excited and hopeful that it will fall in place over the coming nine months or so.”
Excited about the Tioga project? Here’s an opportunity to attend a fundraiser in its honor! Brew and Bikes September 15, 2017 6 pm Sukha 320 SE 21st Street Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Enjoy beer from local brewers and coffee from local roasters. All proceeds will go to the Tioga project.
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Join us for a “Welcome to Deer Camp Celebration” as we educate youth, promote ethical hunting practices and share the economic and environmental benefits of hunting.
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“BUCKING” THE TREND Story submitted by UPM Blandin
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UPM Blandin’s approach to forest management Minnesota Deer Hunter’s Association members understand the critical relationship between a healthy deer population and forest management. As an organization, MDHA participated in the Generic Forest Environmental Impact Statement process in the 1990’s, have representation on the Forest Resource Partnership, are active in developing the Sustainable Forest Initiative Act (SFIA), and continue to monitor trends affecting both forest and wildlife management. Over the last 20 years there has been a dramatic change in focus. In the 1990’s the general public and organized environmental groups believed that Minnesota faced an environmental crisis brought on by overharvesting of the state’s timber resources. Today, annual commercial timber harvests are under three million cords, far below the catastrophic projections envisioned by opponents to forest harvest in the mid-90’s. It is ironic that 20 years later, the biggest threat to forest health and wildlife diversity may be the under harvesting of our aging forests. “Today’s concerns affecting forest management and, therefore, wildlife management in Minnesota, are more complex and the solutions more sophisticated. Forest fragmentation and declining demand for wood threatens investments in forest management practices essential to healthy forests and a resilient deer population,” says Cheryl Adams, Forest Resources Manager at UPM Blandin. UPM Blandin is “bucking” these trends with a variety of policies and practices that are important to their viability as a forest products company and important to MDHA members, outdoor enthusiasts, and informed conservationists.
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Seven years ago UPM Blandin made a decision to avoid the statewide trend of selling off lands subjecting them to fragmentation and loss of productivity by signing the landmark Upper Mississippi Conservation Easement agreement. The easement ensures sustainable forestry and protects against forest fragmentation at a scale never previously known in Minnesota. This means the Upper Mississippi Forest property of 187,876 acres will never be developed or subdivided, maintaining an unfragmented forest forever, protecting species such as eagles, barred owl, great gray owl, hawks, osprey, warblers,
and other neo-tropical birds, four-toed salamander, and grey wolf, and maintaining viable populations of black bear, ruffed grouse, woodcock, and deer. The property connects with existing public forest lands to create more than 4,000 square miles of uninterrupted forest habitat.
and approximately 60,000 acres of intact wetlands. This property includes parts of rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands that feed into or affect the Upper Mississippi River, which provides drinking water to millions of people, including residents of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The agreement ensures permanent public recreational access for hunting, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, and other uses. The acreage contains an extensive network of grant-in-aid snowmobile trails as well as state-designated OHV routes.
Joe Maher, General Manager of UPM Blandin, says, "UPM believes in the multiple uses of our forest resources for economic, ecological, and public benefit, and our forestry professionals have always managed the land for these varied uses. The landmark conservation easement shows vision and cooperation, to the benefit of all groups who care about our forest lands."
The project contains extensive water features, including approximately 30 miles of state-designated trout streams and more than 100 miles of other streams, over 130 miles of lake and pond shoreline,
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Several years ago, UPM Blandin took a leadership role in Minnesota landscape planning, managing forests by habitat types, versus the traditional forest standand-cover typed method and established Smart ForestrySM. Blandin foresters approach every tract of land with Smart ForestrySM tools in hand. This includes a habitat typing book and a thorough assessment of all plant and wildlife on the site – not just the trees. When asked how this is different from traditional forestry Adams says, “A traditional forester walks around looking up at the trees; we walk around looking down at the ground.” The Blandin Smart ForestrySM system guides Blandin foresters along with Minnesota’s Best Management Practices, UPM’s ISO 14001 system, and SFI Certification, ensuring all forest management activity is compliant with continuous internal and external 3rd party audits. As a UPM company, Blandin also adheres to UPM’s global biodiversity targets for company forestry operations worldwide.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life around us “Biological diversity is a key indicator of a forest’s health, productivity, and stability,” says Adams. “Maintaining this diversity is a priority for us and by incorporating key processes in the natural forest into our management plans we can maintain and improve habitat for wildlife.” UPM’s biodiversity program identifies six key areas important for forest biodiversity. These are native tree species, deadwood, valuable habitats, forest structure, water resources, and natural forests.
key activities: a) decreasing the use of non-native species and planting more native species that are in low abundance, e.g., white pine; b) increasing the amount and quality of deadwood left on sites, especially large conifer snags and pieces; c) identifying and mapping small valuable habitats and natural forest areas; d) improving forest stand structure and use of native plant communities knowledge; and e) continuing to protect water resources using Best Management Practices (BMPs). “Safeguarding biodiversity is central to sustainable forest management,” explains Adams. “We do this by matching tree and plant species to the landscapes in which they naturally occur based on soil types, typography, moisture availability, and other environmental factors. And we aggressively track the results of our management practices.” This approach is the foundation for Blandin’s Smart ForestrySM system.
Smart ForestrySM promotes ecologically based forestry Smart ForestrySM, a registered service mark of Blandin Paper Company, is a forest management style that combines ecologically based forestry and best site management practices in coordination with adjacent landowners. “The key is to use nature’s clues as a guide to match the tree and plant species with the right habitat types over the life of a forest,” comments Adams. “This is a dynamic process and our work to define it continues as it keeps changing with input from scientific research, experimenting with different forest management techniques, upgrading technology and logging equipment, and maintaining a cost-effective business.”
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Smart ForestrySM imitates and works with nature and employs the following three components: Assessing Blandin land in relation to other ownership (landscape management): Because plants and microorganisms do not distinguish between ownership boundaries, it is important to understand how different owners manage their lands to ensure that habitats are not lost. These landscape-level planning schemes are facilitated through the Minnesota Forest Resource Council’s Landscape Program. Forest management by habitat type: This is the key focus of Smart ForestrySM, where forest management is applied using an ecological classification system. This helps users understand how the forest works naturally over time. Management activities coincide with natural disturbance patterns that would normally take a number of years and condense the time to one year, speeding up the natural process. Matching the tree species to a specific habitat type (an ecological unit) ensures that the trees will thrive. Over time, tree species in an area change according to ecological changes in shade, moisture requirements, need for protection, and nutrient requirements. This is referred to as
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succession. Different mammals and birds require different successional stages or combinations to carry out their life cycles. Therefore, it is critical to maintain a continuum of all successional stages – from young forests to old forests – for each habitat type. Best management practices: Once the planning and timber sale design are complete, the success of harvesting and subsequent regeneration rely on the logger’s ability to implement best management practices. These practices maintain soil productivity, protect water bodies and wetlands, and provide wildlife habitats and the remaining trees.
MDHA members can also buck the trend Plants and microorganisms do not distinguish between ownership boundaries, so it is important to understand how different owners manage their lands to ensure that valuable habitats are not lost. Many MDHA members are purchasing larger tracts of forestland for their hunting enjoyment and looking for guidance in managing these properties. UPM Blandin foresters can be a valuable resource in applying these innovative forest management practices to your lands.
Recommendations for private forest landowners Over 50 percent of forest acreage is owned by private, non-commercial landowners, many who use the land for recreation and hunting. Here are some recommendations from UPM Blandin foresters who have worked with landowners to integrate the conservation of natural habitats with harvesting and reforestation.
Consulting Foresters –
forestry professionals that help the landowner to maximize the benefits from their ownership for recreation and hunting while providing a lasting legacy for the future.
Forest Stewardship Plans –
which address sustainability, recreation, timber yield, wildlife, and aesthetics.
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harvest, planting, release, and timber stand improvement.
GIS Plotting and Mapping – Using sophisticated Geographic Information System technology, produces a high quality map of the landowner’s property. The integration of information based on soils, plant communities, property lines, forest cover, and topography can be applied to produce an accurate prescription for each forest stand “custom fit” to the landowner’s objectives and goals.
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FROM THE BENCH TO THE FIELD TEACHING A YOUNGSTER TO SHOOT BY WES DAVID
Even as a youngster I could always tell when the whitetail season was getting close. My dad would spend more time at the gun range and there was always a variety of new hunting gear lying around the house. He would spend hours in his favorite hunting locations scouting and putting up treestands and ground blinds in preparation for the approaching whitetail season. I wasn’t old enough to hunt or even strong enough to hold a rifle but I couldn’t wait for the day when I was a “big boy” and could go whitetail hunting with dad. Even at a young age, I knew being asked to go hunting with dad would be like a rite of passage into manhood. Every parent or guardian that has a passion for hunting dreams of the day when he/she can take their son, daughter, grandchild, or any youngster that is close to them hunting. The entire experience is new to the youngster and as an adult outdoor enthusiast, it’s our responsibility to pass the tradition of hunting, fishing, and conservation, onto the next generation. And one of the most important traditions and lessons we can pass onto a youngster or a new hunter of any age, is how to shoot and handle a rifle safely and the responsibility of making a clean and humane shot on the animals we hunt. Growing up on the family farm I spent hours walking the fields with a .22 shooting ground squirrels. I spent many afternoons nuzzled behind a .22 with a ground squirrel in my sights. At the time I didn’t realize it but that is where I took my apprenticeship in shooting and gun safety. My dad’s rule was one bullet in the magazine at a time with the safety on and the muzzle pointed to the ground until I was ready to shoot. I can still remember the stern tone in his voice and it was clear that the rules I was learning were not to be taken lightly. I got to be pretty good at plunking ground squirrels and I know the time I spent in the field at a young age with my dad and that old .22 is the biggest contributor to my hunting success to this day. However, not all of us have a family farm and a field full of ground squirrels at our trigger finger.
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Today, many avid hunters live in the city and have busy schedules and it’s much harder for parents or guardians to not only teach a youngster to shoot and the safety that goes with it, it’s getting harder to find the time and a place to go shooting. However, the importance of passing on hunting and safe gun handling remains the same.
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GUN RESPECT The first time a youngster gets to see a big heavy adult hunting rifle he or she may be intimidated or even a little scared at its very presence. That intimidation is a good thing and will turn to respect as the youngster gets more comfortable being around and handling a rifle. This is where an adult conversation with no distractions needs to take place between you - the responsible gun owner - and your student. The power and damage a gun, crossbow, or archery equipment can do and the consequences if mishandled must be firmly instilled into the youngster or any gun owner for that matter. They need to understand that handling a real gun with live ammo isn’t like their video games where after the gunfight is over their friends will go home. This conversation and respect needs to be imbedded before a youngster ever picks up a rifle and the truth is, as anxious as we are to go shooting with our son or daughter, it’s up to us - the adult and responsible gun owner - to make the call if the child is truly ready or mature enough to handle a hunting rifle. Any responsible adult that hunts with a rifle, crossbow, or archery equipment has this respect and understanding of the damage highpowered hunting equipment can do if it isn’t treated with respect and handled safely. This is the first and most important gun safety act you can teach a youngster and again, it needs to be imbedded and understood before they ever pick up a rifle.
CONFIDENCE IS KEY It’s not uncommon for hunting rifles that are too big or too heavy for the youngster or new shooter to cause bad habits. As experienced shooters we know that bad habits affect our downrange accuracy. However, a youngster often believes you just point and shoot. After all, that’s what they see the adult do. But until the youngster or new shooter’s shooting confidence grows they have a hundred things to remember and to focus on. It’s not uncommon for a youngster to dream of the day he/she gets to go shooting or hunting with their parent or guardian and because of this anticipation they will often put a great deal of pressure on themselves. Depending on the child, if they’re not seeing results in their accuracy, it can have a negative effect on their confidence and shooting experience. To quickly build their confidence and keep their experience positive, I personally like to start all new shooters, regardless of age, shooting from a bench with a rifle rest and the basic fundamentals and mechanics of shooting using a paper target from only 25 yards away. As the shooter’s confidence and accuracy grows you can start moving the target farther away and shooting from longer distances. However, don’t make the new distance too dramatic. Moving a new shooter distances too far too fast may negatively affect the confidence you have previously built in them. Proven strategies in building shooting confidence especially in young shooters is 25 yard increments. For example 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards, building the shooter’s confidence as you increase the distance between the shooter and the target.
When he did find the buck all he could see was hair. By the time they made the magnification adjustments, the buck had moved and didn’t offer a clear shot at his vitals. The father called off the shot. All they could do was watch the buck move out of range and out of the area.
With the advancements in hunting rifles there has never been a time in history when it’s been easier to learn how to safely and confidently shoot a hunting rifle or a bow for that matter. Walk into any sporting store that carries hunting rifles or archery equipment and you will find a wide variety of youth rifles in an assortment of calibers including shotguns and bows. Rifle and archery manufacturers have made it easier to teach our youth to safely shoot a hunting rifle or a compound bow by manufacturing smaller and lighter youth rifles and bows. With a youth hunting rifle, a youngster doesn’t have to face many of the trials and errors that are often caused by shooting with a rifle that is too large and often too heavy for a young shooter. At the time I didn’t realize it but the lightweight .22 riffle that I spent hours shooting ground squirrels with imitated today’s modern youth hunting rifles. It was shorter than a standard hunting rifle and much lighter, allowing me to handle it safely and shoot accurately after I had the basics. Taking your son or daughter to your favorite gun store and getting them set up with a youth hunting rifle will be money well spent. A youth rifle will allow the youngster to gain the confidence and accuracy needed to excel their hunting and shooting careers. And once they outgrow the rifle it can be sold or kept until your son or daughter is ready to pass your teaching on to their own children.
Once a youngster or new hunter has the confidence to shoot from a bench, it’s important for all of us - including veteran hunters - to practice from a variety of real life shooting positions. A shooting instructor once told me. “I’ve killed a lot of deer, but never from a bench.”
THEY DON'T ALL HAVE TO BE TROPHIES Sometimes as parents, dads especially, we are always talking about trophy bucks. However, a youngster’s first few hunts don’t need the added pressure of a trophy hunt. My first successful whitetail hunt over 30 years ago was a nice fat whitetail doe and my dad was right there with me to celebrate my first successful whitetail hunt. My son’s first successful whitetail hunt was also a whitetail doe at 60 yards and as he walked to the downed doe he fell silent. I showed my excitement but he needed time to take it all in. Within a few minutes a big grin came across his face. He later told me he was overwhelmed because he was so excited to go hunting he didn’t know how to act once the hunt was over. Each child’s first successful hunting experience will be different but it’s important that we give them the time to take it all in and make their experience as positive as possible.
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If the youth in your life is coming of hunting age, now is the time to get them shooting. Get them set up with a youth hunting rifle and take the time to teach them respect, build their confidence, respect the animals they hunt, and be patient. Your teachings will grow a hunting partner for the rest of your life.
Introducing a youngster to the outdoors and shooting sports is one of the most important things we can pass on to our youth. Equally important is teaching them to show respect for the animals we hunt. It doesn’t matter if we are hunting ground squirrels or a trophy whitetail buck, teaching a new hunter the importance of making a clean and humane shot should never be overlooked.
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A good friend of mine’s son came of legal hunting age only a month before the whitetail season opened. He had purchased his son a youth .308. They spent hours at the range and my friend told me his son was groping three inches at 100 yards off the bench. However, on the fourth day of the whitetail season they spotted a nice buck walking directly at them. They both laid on the ground and made a rest out of a backpack and waited for the buck to close the distance. My friend said he could see his son was a little uneasy but thought it was just the excitement of the buck moving closer. The buck was facing them straight on when he stopped only 65 yards away. The boy couldn’t find the buck in his scope and began to fidget in hopes of finding him through the scope.
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My friend said the biggest mistake he made was not practicing real life shooting conditions. Because the father and son team had spent hours shooting from a bench in a sitting position, the boy had never experienced real shooting conditions during a hunt. As anxious as my friend was for his son to shoot his first whitetail buck, with no vitals showing it was less than an ideal shot for a first time hunter. He didn’t want to run the risk of wounding an animal and having his son’s first kill be a negative experience. After the buck was out of sight the boy’s disappointment showed through. To make matters worse, the boy thought his dad would be upset. My friend sat his son down and explained to him that he wasn’t upset and about the importance of the idea that if there is no clear kill shot, there is no shot at all.
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HUNT + FISH
BY: JOE HENRY
September and October are great months in the Midwest, especially if you like to hunt and fish. Oftentimes, the areas that are the best for hunting and fishing are distances apart. There is a very special area, however, right in MN that offers both world class hunting and fishing all on the same trip. This place… Lake of the Woods. There are so many options for fantastic fall fishing. As the water cools on the lake and on the Rainy River, the walleyes really start to put on the feed bag. With millions of walleyes and a healthy population of trophies, charter boats are having their way with the fish. For some, it makes sense to book a charter. It is easy. These resorts and guides are on fish, have the big boats and the right equipment, and some even offer a delicious shore lunch. The other option is to bring your own boat. Resort owners and bait shops are very generous in providing good info to get you started in the right direction.
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Fall is a time when a variety of techniques will work. Anchored up and jigging with a frozen shiner is by far the most common and many days, the most effective. There is something about watching the migration of waterfowl take place throughout the day while setting the hook on walleyes and saugers. Very special.
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A nice bonus while jigging for walleyes in the fall are the jumbo perch. Jumbos up to 15” are often swimming the same waters as the walleyes and are absolutely massive. They call them “humpbacks” as there is actually a big hump behind their head due to the massive size of their bodies. Lake of the Woods is also known for big fall muskies. With so much water and few anglers, this is a great time to see a lot of fish and potentially boat a monster over 50.”
Most anglers will stay at a NW Angle resort and fish the adjacent islands both on the MN side and Ontario side as they are only a stone’s throw away. With over 14,000 islands, muskie nuts keep very busy. Very strong numbers of smallmouth bass, pike, and crappies also are on the prowl if you want a break from the norm. These fish are often overlooked and folks that go after them typically do very well. The pike and bass can be caught all over the lake, whereas the crappies are more prevalent up at the Angle. So much of the time, fishing is the conversation around the lake, but hunting is incredible. Visitors appreciate the hundreds of thousands of acres of public land to hunt on. The areas around Lake of the Woods are loaded with public hunting opportunities and very few hunters. Based on what you like to hunt, there are so many opportunities. The area features three species of grouse: ruffed, spruce, and sharp tailed. Some hunters like the challenge of trying to achieve the triple header all in the same day. For waterfowl hunters there is a nice migration that comes right through this country. The birds use the lake and follow it south. For the divers, there is plenty of open water with adjacent bays for food. For the puddle ducks, shoreline areas of wild rice, reeds, and other aquatic vegetation with very few people make it ideal. Canada geese take advantage of the thousands of acres of crops very close to the lake. Fall is a special time for people who love the great outdoors. If you enjoy both fishing and hunting the season is too short. This year, try a cast and blast. This season is just too good to enjoy just one!
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Boathouse Brewpub, Ely Voyageur Brewing Co. and Gunflint Tavern, Grand Marais
Loony’s Brew, Ranier
Bemidji Brewing, Bemidji Klockow Brewing Co., Grand Rapids Tavern Brewery, Detroit Lakes Drekker Brewing Co. and Fargo Brewing Co., Fargo
Castle Danger Brewing, Two Harbors
Portage Brewing Co., Walker
Junkyard Brewing Co., Moorhead
Borealis Fermentery, Knife River
Moose Lake Brewing Co., Moose Lake Union Pizza & Brewing Co., Fergus Falls Coppertrail Brewing Co., Alexandria Third Street Brewhouse, Cold Spring Urban Lodge Brewery, Sauk Rapids
Duluth: Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Carmody Irish Pub Fitger’s Brewhouse Hoops Brewing Blacklist Artisan Ales Canal Park Brewing Lake Superior Brewing
Beaver Island Brewing Co., St. Cloud
Cayuna Brewing, Crosby
Jack Pine Brewery, Baxter Roundhouse Brewery, Brainerd
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Gull Dam Brewing Co. and Big Axe Brewing Co., Nisswa
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211 America Ave NW, Bemidji MN 56601 www.bemidjibeer.com 218-444-7011 Take your fall beer travels to another level by making the trip to Bemidji Brewing! After a beautiful drive, and a quick stop at Paul & Babe, make your way to Bemidji Brewing’s Taproom at 211 America Ave NW in downtown. The Taproom is open Wednesday through Sunday and offers a wide spectrum of delicious brews that range from traditional styles to experimental. Of the eight or so flavors on tap, at least four are always rotating, and don’t miss our fall flavors: Oktoberfest, Autumn IPA, and our Honeyberry Golden Sour. Our knowledgeable taptenders are happy to help you in selecting your beers, and will fill you in on all of the current brews. While you sip, soak up the views of the production area or the warm sunshine out on our patio. Add food to your flavor experience, with a dish from our seasonal menu. And before you go, be sure to fill up a growler or howler of your favorite Bemidji brew to enjoy after you’ve made your trek home.
1912 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55806 www.bentpaddlebrewing.com 218-279-2722 Bent Paddle Brewing Co. is a 30-barrel production craft brewery and taproom located in the beautiful port town of Duluth, MN. Bent Paddle is dedicated to making the freshest, most dependable and balanced beers with an edge of inventiveness for all beer lovers to enjoy, all with the amazing water of Lake Superior. Lake Superior contains 10% of the worlds fresh water and 100% of our beer is made with that water. Bent Paddle opened in May of 2013 and has quickly grown to be the 6th largest brewery in the state. Our six flagship and three seasonal beers are available on tap and in 12 oz. cans at bars, restaurants, event facilities, and liquor stores all over MN, and parts of WI and ND. Come and visit us! Our Taproom is open six days a week, with several special ‘tappenings’ throughout the week and brewery tours on weekends. Duluth is the perfect spot for vacation; the endless horizon of Lake Superior, pristine forests and miles of trails to hike, bike, and explore, music and arts, plus delicious local eats and libations.
107 South 5th St, Walker, MN 56484 www.portagebeer.com 218-547-6217 Welcome to the North Country. Portage Brewing Company is a full service brewery and taproom located off the banks of Leech Lake, in downtown Walker, MN. Our brewery was founded with a simple mission - to take beer outside while making our craft more accessible. From a brewing focus on crushableand-complex hybrid ale styles, to our use of wild yeast harvested in the Chippewa National Forest, to environmentally practical containers that you can take beer away with - our recipes and products are designed to help you chase the fishing holes, woodland hikes, and campfires that lie ahead. So to whatever ends bring you to Walker, please be sure to boat, bike, or drive over for a pint, flight, crowler, or growler. All ages welcome. On ahead.
1551 Northern Pacific Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401 www.roundhousebrew.com 218-454-BREW
233 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604 www.voyageurbrewing.com 218-387-3163 If you were to imagine the perfect place to brew beer, it would look exactly like this. Grand Marais, MN, sits squarely between the ancient Sawtooth Mountains on the west and Lake Superior, the world’s largest body of perfect brewing water, to the east. Here we create adventurous Craft Beers and serve them up alongside perfectly paired food in our North Shore taproom. Nothing about this area – or our beer – is ordinary. If you’ve been here, you know. If you haven’t, visit soon. We’ve got a beer – and an adventure – with your name on it.
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36 SE 10th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 www.klockowbrewing.com 218-289-4687 Husband and wife team, Andy and Tasha Klockow, are excited to provide the greater Grand Rapids area with their very own locally-crafted beverages! The taproom will feature a fleet of beers in popular styles such as lagers, ambers, IPAs, and stouts, but will also provide some beers for the more adventurous beer connoisseur such as barrel-aged, smoked, and sour beers! We’ll also have non-alcoholic beverages for those who do not (or cannot) partake. So come on in to our taproom, grab a drink and a boardgame or deck of cards from our game shelf, and settle in for a relaxing hangout in our industrial-Northwoods atmosphere!
Roundhouse Brewery is the first brewery in Brainerd in over 100 years, and is located in the heart of Downtown Brainerd. Serving the Brainerd area, Roundhouse is located in the Northern Pacific Center, a property that used to be a main hub for the Northern Pacific Railroad during the early 1900’s. One visit to our 3,000 sq. ft. taproom and you will feel the history of the city. Brick walls and giant beams give an industrial feel. Hand-built wood tables made from lumber and logs from the owner’s private stash add to the character of the place. Locals often share their stories of the rail yards over a pint. One taste of our beer and you will know it is our passion. The names of the brews share a railroad theme as well: Angel Seat Amber, Coal Train Porter, and Golden Spike IPA are just a few, but be sure to ask us what a Cinder Dick is. Check out our Facebook page and website for events. Frequent happenings are Vikings game potlucks, Bend and Brew yoga, Trivia Mafia, and Traveling Art Pub events. Live music every Saturday and an Oktoberfest every September give you reason to stop by this historic locale.
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Gone are the days when male grooming products constitute a razor and a toothbrush. Treatments for baldness have come a long way and the image of a strong man is no longer determined by the grime and dirt on his hands. Yes, man’s role has evolved, as have the world’s expectations. From using cleansers to workout regiments and everything in between, the modern male is changing his grooming habits dramatically. The truth is men need makeovers just as much as women do. A complete change of look and style can be very invigorating and liberating and it can make you feel as different on the inside, as it makes you look on the outside. We’ve teamed up with some amazing professionals to makeover one of the most eligible bachelors in the north country - eye doc, Lake Superior surfer, and a true Northwoods enthusiast - Mike Young accepted our ‘mansformation’ challenge and we could not be more inspired; we hope you are too! So go! Enjoy this beautiful season; feel good this fall… challenge yourself to be your best self. You might just be amazed.
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You grew up in the Northwoods but spent most of your 20's traveling the world; what brought you back? I think it’s about the slower pace of life in northern MN. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel to a lot of places, and it’s made me realize how nice it was to grow up in the Northwoods. I enjoy what the city has to offer, but then it’s nice knowing you have the opportunity to escape back home to get out of the hustle and bustle. What's a day-in-the-life look like for you? I typically wake up and make coffee (strong) right away. Grab something to eat and go. I’m an Optometrist at the Bonner Eye Clinic and during the week I’m working at either our Grand Rapids or Hibbing clinic. This summer I’ve been so focused on fixing up my house I am usually back home working on something until dark. How did you come to start surfing the waves of Superior? Especially in the winter... you must be crazy! I began surfing in South Africa when I was there for a semester in college. When I moved to Oregon for optometry school I kept surfing and then really got into it in Hawaii. Moving back to MN, it was only natural to begin surfing Lake Superior. I met a couple surfers when I was in Minneapolis and we drove up north for a swell and couldn’t believe it. It was surreal surfing in fresh water only about 100 miles from my hometown in the middle of North America. It’s a different experience surfing the Great Lakes, mainly dealing with the cold, but wetsuit technology nowadays is remarkable, allowing you to handle the temperatures. It’s like everything though, as long as you are properly prepared and know what you’re doing, it’s usually not that crazy. Do you have any projects in the works, apart from work, at the moment? Yes, there’s always a project going on but at the moment I am
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re-staining my house. About three years ago I bought a foreclosed and unfinished log home. It was neglected for about 10+ years, so there’s always a project going on. I am also fixing up an old garage that was on the property and it’s all coming together this fall. How would you describe northern Minnesota culture? Why is it special to you? Very honest, humble, and hard working folk. People are very resourceful and enjoy the more simple pleasures the outdoors offers. Although the culture may not be as vibrant as others, I think I take comfort in knowing people up north are just more relaxed about life in general. What's the best thing about life in Minnesota? The amount of fresh water we have access to (for drinking and playing) and the people. Have you ever had a makeover? No, this was my first experience! Would you recommend it to other men? Why? Yes. I think traditionally men rarely consider having a makeover, so it gets you out of your comfort zone a little and gives you new perspective. Possibly allows you to refine or redefine your look. Plus, it just feels good. Anything you're looking forward to this fall/year? I’m looking forward to the fall, it’s my favorite season. I’m planning to spend more time at our family hunting cabin north of Wirt, MN. I’m also looking forward to utilizing Center this fall/winter. Yoga helps me be a better surfer, they seem to have a strong connection. Surf trips are always on my radar, and I tend to migrate to Hawaii in the winter, but I’d like to try a new place like El Salvador or maybe Peru.
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THE NORTHWOODS
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by Marie Summers
So… you’re headed to the cabin for the weekend. Or you’ve been invited to your friend’s cabin this fall. Even better, you’ve chosen to live in the northern part of Minnesota, away from all the chaos. Goodbye city life… hello lake time life!
12 Essentials for the Season Fall is considered the shoulder season in the north. On one side you’ve had warm or hot weather and on the other, cold and snow. Here in the north, there can be a 60 degree sunny day followed by a 30 degree night. You need to be ready for anything and everything. My color preference for my own Northwoods Closet is to keep things simple. White, black, or gray, with a pop of color somewhere. Like everything else in life, the choice is yours. Plaid flannel shirt (Patagonia) Java Vest (Wintergreen) Casual pants (Mountain Khaki’s) Backpack (Fjallraven Kanken) Baseball hat (Outdoor Research) Knife (Helle)
Fleece top and vest (Patagonia) “Hike More” T-shirt Backpack (Fjallraven Kanken) Navy bandana Jeans (KUT)
Fleece top (Wintergreen) Shorts (Patagonia) Long sleeve T-shirt (Patagonia) Baseball hat (Northface) “Hydro Flask” water bottle
Raincoat (Patagonia) Short-sleeve T-shirt with flannel shirt over leggings Baseball hat (Patagonia) “Hydro water flask" Navy bandana Backpack (Fjallraven Kanken)
Jacket/raincoat (Wintergreen Waxed Cotton) T-shirt (Locally Grown) Jeans (Mountain Khaki) Boots (Merrill Air Cushion) Something extra: fleece jacket shirt (Patagonia)
Merino wool hoodie (Wintergreen) Skirt (Wintergreen) Purple kerchief Something extra: Dress (Toad & Co. with scarf Boots (Sofft)
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THE NORTHWOODS CLOSET If you’re anything like me, what you wear actually does matter. It matters to you, and no one else. If you’re also like me, there’s probably not a lot of closet space in the cabin for the same amount of clothing you have in your city life… nor do you want to wear the same things you wear for work every day.
Clothing up north is not the same as your corporate or work wardrobe. When you come north, you want to leave that life behind and get ready for a bit of lake time. Fewer choices. Comfortable clothing. Pieces that can take you from the cabin to
town for groceries, and maybe even mix in with your other life when you get home. All with a little bit of style, of course.
When we moved into our cabin last year (900 sq. ft. with no finished closets) one thing was pretty clear: I had to get rid of a lot of clothing. I went through the 3-part test: 1. Do I feel comfortable in it? 2. Do I like what I see when I look in the mirror? 3. Have I worn it in the last year? If not, it got chucked from my closet into someone else’s. I started thinking about what I really needed in my closet and about the people throughout the world who only have
enough clothing to fit in a backpack. I interviewed friends and family to see what they would choose if they only had twelve items of clothing for the season. Hence, the Northwoods Closet was born. Twelve items for the season. Twelve pieces that can be layered for warmth on chilly morns and evenings. Twelve pieces that can be mixed and matched for variety. Twelve pieces that can be pulled out and worn at any time, to any number of events in the north, all thrown into one small bag for traveling. Twelve pieces for the season.
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If you haven’t realized by now, the Northwoods Closet is not about denying yourself choices. It’s about keeping things easy, simple, and effortless so you can spend more time living life, instead of time trying to figure out ‘what to wear.’ Be sure to check out our advertisers who can help you with your own Northwoods Closet… and let us know what you ended up wearing for your lake time!
MEN’S 12 ESSENTIALS:
WOMEN’S 12 ESSENTIALS:
1. Short-sleeve T-shirt 2. Long-sleeve T-shirt 3. Flannel or chamois shirt 4. Sweater, fleece top, or sweatshirt 5. Merino wool top 6. Jeans 7. Shorts 8. Casual pants 9. Raincoat 10. Jacket 11. Vest 12. Something extra
1. Short-sleeve T-shirt (or tank top) 2. Long-sleeve T-shirt 3. Long-sleeve flannel shirt: can be worn open like a jacket or layered over other pieces 4. Sweater, sweatshirt, or fleece top 5. Skirt or skort (to layer over leggings) or if you prefer, shorts 6. Merino wool top (for those chilly morns) 7. Leggings or tights 8. Jeans 9. Lightweight vest 10. Raincoat 11. Jacket
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- Accessories: Scarf. Lightweight gloves. - Hats: Baseball. Beanie (chilly nights!) - Shoes: Boots, sneakers, and sandals for the warm autumn days - Small backpack - Lastly: A swimsuit, just in case you decide to go ‘jump in the lake’ before it freezes up or sauna with strangers
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THE CUP OF COFFEE YOU HOLD IN YOUR HAND HAS A STORY. 72
And the story isn't a simple one, relegated to one-dimensional facts or assembly line details. Instead, the narrative of coffee is a complicated, often beautiful, tale that can't be summed up with words like fair trade, organic, or sustainable. Yes, these descriptors are helpful and serve as a sort of book-jacket summary for a particular coffee. But the journey from coffee tree to coffee cup is - to me - too good to summarize, an epic disgraced by a quick glance. Why? Because at its heart, coffee is about people, from the doggedly determined coffee farmer and his family to the dedicated importer who meticulously seeks out the perfect bean, to you, meeting your friend for a latte and conversation.
Coffee is, and always will be, rooted in humanity. It's this human narrative that first sparked our love of coffee and compelled us to start what is now Fika Coffee. Our personal coffee story has very humble beginnings, akin to a brilliant idea scrawled on a table napkin. A roaster, some family land, a few faithful coffee drinking friends, and a handful of wholesale accounts outline the first chapter of who we are. Five years later, in June of 2016, we officially opened our retail store in Lutsen, Minnesota and while that marked an enormous milestone for us, we like to think our journey has only begun.
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OUR ASSUMPTION SINCE DAY ONE IS THAT OUR CUSTOMERS CARE AS MUCH ABOUT THE HUMANNESS OF COFFEE AS WE DO. Perhaps it’s a bold assumption and certainly we are willing to recognize that sometimes people just want a cup of coffee because they want a cup of coffee. But, as the days and months and lattes go by, we are finding that many customers want more than just a nameless cup of French roast. They want to know the whole story: Who are the farmers and the families who work alongside them? What does a coffee tree even look like and how does terrain affect taste? They, like us, want to get at the heart of coffee. It goes without saying, though, that this is not always an easy task. All of the coffee that we brew is imported from countries as far away as Africa and only as near as Central America. It’s not as if we can just hop in a car and take a load of interested customers down the road to the local coffee farm. Though we sincerely wish we could! Fortunately, and as a best-case alternative, we work with coffee importers who are dedicated to the personal side of coffee. People are the motivation behind everything our importers do. Take Café Imports, for example. One of their core company values is to ‘increase the quality of life for those involved — from the tree to the cup — through the commerce of coffee.’ Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Café Imports strives ‘to bring to market the highest quality green coffees in the world by sourcing, developing, and innovating at origin, while empowering farmers with price, traceability, and long-term partnerships.’ In other words, they want great coffee and really good lives for the farmers who grow it. But an importer (or a roaster or a consumer, for that matter) who wants great coffee and good lives for those who produce it can’t stay stateside and separate. They can’t ensure quality, for the coffee or the people, from inside an office building 3,000 miles away from the harvester hunched over in a grove of coffee trees. At origin is a term thrown around in coffee circles and means, simply, to visit the place where the coffee is grown. Many importers, like Café Imports, have wisely made traveling to origin a regular part of how they do business. Going to the farms, meeting the farmers, cupping new lots, and being present at FTO Cooperatives (Fair Trade Organic coops where farmers bring bagged parchment [washed, dried, and unhulled coffee beans] to be milled a final time and ultimately sold)--all these things help ensure ideals are being upheld.
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In 2017, about a year after our shop opened, we had the privilege of traveling to origin on a roaster’s trip to Jaltenango, Chiapas, Mexico organized by Café Imports. Able to lend perspective about the people, the coffee, and everything in between, traveling to origin offered an experience and an insight that influences everything we do from our roasting practices to our customer service. Seeing the farms and touring the cooperatives was a worthwhile experience we will never forget. But we’d be remiss if we said it was the coops and farm tours alone that captured our imaginations. Experiencing coffee at ‘ground zero’ was great, don’t get us wrong. But no educational, nuts and bolts coffee tour, no matter how in depth or behind the scenes it is, will ever compare to even a glimpse of the more human side of the men and women who bring us our coffee. Lucky for us, on the last evening of our trip, we found ourselves in a parking lot outside the Campesinos Ecológicos de la Sierra Madre de Chiapas (CESMACH) Cooperative, sitting in a plastic chair at a long, narrow table set with hot sauce and Mexican beer. Radishes, onions, cilantro, and limes filled the bowls that dotted the table, and as the plates of tortillas and carne were passed, two men in straw hats broke out in lively song, accompanied by accordion and guitar. They played song after song, serenading every taco we ate, every cerveza we drank. Jovial and proud, their music was loud enough to drown out our laughter and excited chatter. Somehow, though, it didn’t. Maybe it was just us, or maybe it was the cervezas, but in that moment it seemed like the conversations and outbursts of laughter were meant for their music, like a perfect harmony intertwined with an already beautiful song...
producers of the finest Guatemalan coffees to quality driven roasters around the world.’ Founder Edwin Martinez and his team, both in the United States and in Guatemala, have forged strong relationships with the workers who grow, harvest, wash, and dry every bean they purchase not just because they care about good coffee but because they care about the people of Guatemala. In early 2016, while the tile for our new shop was being laid, we had the immense privilege of traveling with Onyx Coffee to Guatemala on our first trip to origin. We had high hopes and expectations for the trip but our actual experience, though exactly what we expected in some ways, was so much richer and more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. It was a trip that changed the very way we view coffee. The family farms where our Guatemalan coffee is grown sit approximately three hours outside of Huehuetengo, a city of about 80,000 where Onyx’s Central American operations are based. We spent a few days in the city, cupping new lots, touring facilities, and meeting many of the people who are part of the good work Onyx is doing. These first few energetic days would have been experience enough and we knew it. But as we climbed into the back of a small Toyota truck, finding a comfortable seat between sacks of food supplies and crates of eggs, and watched the city disappear, we sensed that what lay ahead was why we’d come.
THESE ARE THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CUP OF COFFEE YOU HOLD IN YOUR HAND.
Mexican Dark Roast is one of our most popular coffees for wholesale and shop use alike. Because we roast this coffee in 20 pound increments, week after week, it’s all too easy to view it only as a commodity, letting its intrinsic value fall away with the chaff as the roaster churns. Without the perspective gained by our trip, we’d be hard pressed to see anything other than a hopper full of beans changing from pale green to umber. Instead, when we roast this rich coffee, we see the rugged landscape of rural Mexico, the coffee farms cloaked in mountain fog and a table, stretched across the room, where people who had very little in common only a moment before, sat and shared an evening, a meal... everything they had. Coffee goes beyond just coffee when you’ve shared a meal (and an accordion tune or two) with the farmer who grew it. Onyx Coffee, based in Bellingham, WA is another example of an importer whose business ethic extends beyond the four walls of their office. Fiercely dedicated to the people of Guatemala, Onyx strives ‘to connect
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Switchback after switchback along a two-track trail led us to the top of the valley known as Hoja Blanca. This valley comprises the family farms that grow some of the coffee Onyx imports. When we first saw the valley with its impossibly green landscape of coffee trees and the roofs of every small house covered with perfectly raked rows of drying beans, our hearts swelled with love for the people of Guatemala. Immediately, we wanted to help, to be of service, to somehow make their lives easier, their labor less, their burden lighter. We wanted to crouch down with the harvesters and pick coffee cherries until our fingers blistered. But these people, these farmers and harvesters, their wives and children and grandchildren, they didn’t need our help. They were experts, masters of their craft, artists in their own right. Our help, to them, would be on par with a customer coming to our store, jumping behind the counter and snatching the portafilter from our hand while saying, “We love you and we’re here to help.” No offense, but we wouldn’t like that one bit. Not because we don’t love you right back but because we know what we’re doing and you might not. No, the farmers of Guatemala didn’t need Fika Coffee
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we best realize that the farmers who grow our coffee, the harvesters who hand pick it, the children they come home to at night, these people are no less a part of our community then our own children. We are all connected, we humans. And while this has always been true, coffee has given us the lens with which to truly see it.
And that’s exactly what they did. While in Huehuetenango, we stayed in the home of Aurelio Yes, coffee was the catalyst for our trips to both Villatoro, farm manager of the Hoja Blanca valley Mexico and Guatemala. And at face value, it was also farms. His wife prepared all our meals which we the reason that the folks in both countries shared their enjoyed family-style with members of their immediate accommodations, food, music, and lives so generously and extended family. We laughed together, learned a with us. But face value is often false and here is no tremendous amount about coffee and farming and exception. The kindness we were shown on our trips who the people behind a cup of Guatemalan coffee to origin had nothing to do with coffee. The stories, really are. If we were the accordion player, outsiders, they didn’t let the meals, the kitchen on but instead, made us floor—all of these things WE RETURNED TO feel like distant relatives, are examples of us being visiting for the weekend. loved by the people of OUR SMALL SHOP ON THE Mexico and Guatemala SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR Our overnight in the not because we roast valley was also spent their coffee but because WITH A NEW UNDERSTANDING with Aurelio’s family, they wanted to love us, in their small house OF COFFEE AS A TREMENDOUS out of a motive based tucked amongst the solely on friendship, TOOL FOR FORGING other farmer’s homes. comradery, humanity. We We again shared a meal, may have arrived in these COMMUNITY. good stories, and a countries as Fika Coffee glimpse of what life in a from Minnesota, but we valley of coffee trees was left as friends of some really like. Come nightfall, when the fog rolled in to pretty remarkable folks. usher Hoja Blanca into a sleepy hush, we said good night and slept in their beds while they graciously, and In 2018, we plan to visit Burundi, Africa on an origin without so much as a second thought, slept on the trip with Long Miles Coffee. We hope to return from kitchen floor. there with more stories to remind us, and all those who will stop to listen, that coffee is more than a beverage. Friends, these are the coffee farmers of Guatemala Able to transcend the confines of borders, languages, and Mexico. These are the people behind the cup of age, religion, race, and any other divisive description coffee you hold in your hand. thrown its way, coffee is common ground for a world so desperately in need of common ground. Earlier, we mentioned that this trip to origin changed the way we view coffee. But this is an understatement. More information about our importers and In both cases, we returned to our small shop on the producers, who they are, what they do and why shore of Lake Superior with a new understanding of they do it can be found at www.onyxcoffee.com, coffee as a tremendous tool for forging community. www.cafeimports.com and www.longmilescoffee.com On a day to day basis, community typically means Fika Coffee is on the web at www.fikacoffee.com and, those in our immediate vicinity—our employees, of course, at Fika Coffee in Lutsen, Minnesota. Stop by customers, neighbors, families. But when we package and fika with us. We’d be honored to tell you a story or up a pound of roasted beans for a customer or take a two and even more honored if you’d share one with us. picture of impressive latte-art for our Instagram feed,
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Experience the culinary marvels of Minnesota’s North Shore as you plan a pre-holiday November getaway. Not only is this area jaw droppingly beautiful but it offers some world-class hospitality as well! Plan a weekend of hiking and exploring and then retreat to one of these fine establishments for a dining and beverage experience you won’t soon forget. As Cook County, Minn. celebrates the annual Lake Superior Storm Festival, these four properties fully embrace the gales of November and have created unique events to draw people to the area. It’s not difficult to picture yourself on the shore of our Great Lake, relaxing and enjoying your company, all while being dined by culinary masters, educated by mixologists and sommeliers, serenaded by local musicians, and taking in the stories of legendary shipwrecks. There’s no better place and there’s no better time than now to plan your getaway...
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In it’s 20th year, iconic Bluefin Bay (Tofte) hosts their bi-annual Food & Wine Lovers Weekend at Bluefin Grille, held this year on November 3-4. During a weekend full of activities that revolve around food and wine, Bluefin Grille is excited to host guest chef Jeffrey Zervas from Lake Ave Café in Duluth. Chef Zervas and team will feature food and wine from a variety of different countries in South America. Friday night will feature four courses with wine pairings. Saturday night will feature five courses with wine pairings.
Lutsen’s newest sensation, North 4 Winery, is an exciting place to N O V spendShore an evening! Nestled into the woods just off of Ski Hill Road on the way up the mountain, is this charming winery that just celebrated it’s 1st year of business. Founders and owners, Chuck and Kim Corliss with new business partners, Jeremy and Mary Hanson, are hosting their 2nd annual Harvest Festival on November 4. This all day festival will feature live music, wood-fired pizzas by Double D Catering (Lutsen), and tours of the wine processing equipment and processes. The winery serves a variety of white, red, and rose wines, along with a sparkling and port-like dessert wine. Vistiors can also enjoy their Sawtooth Mountain Cider House ciders created with MN apples, raspberries grown on the property, and maple syrup tapped in Lutsen. 80
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Weekend held November 10-11. Since 2004, this event has wined and dined its patrons with unforgettable culinary artistry. This year, they’re excited to host guest chefs Stephen Hesse and Tyge Nelson, chefs and co-owners of Parajito in St. Paul. Friday’s event will feature hors d’oeuvres in the ballroom paired with six wines. Saturday will feature a 5-6 course meal with wine pairings.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Lake Superior Storm Festival: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/ lake-superior-storm-festival/
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Food & Wine Lovers Weekend – Bluefin Grille at Bluefin Bay 7192 W Highway 61, Tofte, MN Dinner: $85 Friday; $95 Saturday For reservations: call Bluefin Grille at 218-663-6200 http://www.bluefinbay.com/dine/foodwine-lovers-weekend/
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Harvest Festival – North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN Can’t make it? Follow them on Facebook for live sessions this fall with wine making demonstrations. http://www.northshorewinery.us/
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Food & Wine Adventure Weekend – Lutsen Resort 5700 W. Highway 61, Lutsen, MN Dinner: $50 Friday; $90 Saturday For reservations: call 218-663-7212 https://www.lutsenresort.com/package/ food-and-wine-adventure-weekend/
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Spirits of Lake Superior Dinner – Moguls Grille and Tap Room at Caribou Highlands 371 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen, MN Dinner: $49 For reservations: call Emily Haussner at 218-663-7241 or email emilyh@caribouhighlands.com https://caribouhighlands.com/specials/ stormfest-weekend-package-nov-10-12/
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by E. Nolan
FUN FALL GETAWAYS
Incomprehensible as it may be, summer is already wrapping up, and the only thing more colorful than the language (in light of that fact) is the kaleidoscopic brilliance of fall. Capitalize on the changing seasons by packing all the play (and “yay”) you can into a quick getaway in chic, rustic, or “je-ne-sais-quoi” style along the many diverse and beautiful backroads and avenues of “Lake Country.”
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PIER B RESORT: What Duluth lacks in late year climactic warmth it more than compensates for with HOT spots like Pier B Resort, a stunning stone palace surrounded by former Huron Portland Cement Company silos that takes full advantage of its superior waterfront setting near Canal Park and unobstructed view of the city’s signature Aerial Lift Bridge. One of Minnesota’s newest “must stays,” the rooms are retro-dec’d with comfortable beds, many with sprawling balcony views of the lights and life along the water. Adding further heat to this shoreline supernova are the Adirondack-circled fire pits, outdoor hot tub set right on the boardwalk, and array of great meals rolling out of Silos Restaurant. Pier B guests get complementary access to bikes, kayaks, pools, the fitness center, boat slips, games, S’mores, and some of the Twin Ports’ most memorable day and night views. (www.pierbresort.com)
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Proximate Perks: Complement a Pier B stay with a visit to America’s only all-freshwater aquarium, The Great Lakes Aquarium (next door), a worth-the-wait malt at the Portland Malt Shoppe, some Canal Park shopping and exploring, and climbing at Vertical Endeavors.
LOST LAKE LODGE: Located on the Gull Lake Narrows of the Brainerd Lakes region, this “little, laid back luxury resort” has been helping vacationers create lasting memories since 1946, with a private beach, boats, games, water toys, and a collection of rustic cabins boasting modern amenities. In providing “comforts of home” luxuries and multi-course meals for guests, Lost Lake has won plenty of “All-Inclusive” praise from the Minneapolis Star Tribune and from the mouths of many a guest over the decades. Surrounded by 80 acres of water, woodlands, and wildlife, Lost Lake Lodge banks on highquality service yielding high-quantity rewards, and whether you’re up for being active on the popular Gull, or passive on the remote namesake lake, this resort has a variety of very nice nooks waiting for you. (www.lostlake.com) Proximate Perks: Golfers can find greatness at Grand View Lodge’s 27-hole Pines course just east, or take mini-golfers a few miles north to Wild Wedge in Pequot Lakes, a Putt Putt property Minnesota Monthly Magazine named “Best in Minnesota.” Outdoor enthusiasts can cast a line in any direction and hit perch, bass, and walleye, or merely perch themselves in a lounge chair and listen to loons.
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FORTUNE BAY RESORT & CASINO: If you’ve got to get away from the lake this fall you might as well head somewhere with just as great and beautiful of an amenity— The Wilderness Golf Course. One Golf News Network columnist listed The Wilderness at Fortune Bay not just as the “Best Golf Course in Minnesota” but also as the “Most Underrated Course in All of America.” If that doesn’t float your boat there IS a lake up there too, adjacent the resort, where you can float your boat a more conventional way. Fortune Bay hosts many concerts and entertainers throughout the year, has a lively gaming floor, an incredible Grille with one of Minnesota’s most talented chefs (Chef Quaid), and wings of comfortable rooms overlooking Lake Vermilion. Wagering money at the tables here might be a gamble, but everything else is a sure thing.
Proximate Perks: There’s this angle: 30 miles west of one of America’s “Best Small Towns”—Ely, and there’s this for anglers: the further north you go, the closer you get to the boundary waters (BWCA) and bigger fish in more generous fishing holes. You’re only 70 miles from Voyageurs National Park here!
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