Though they had been coming as early as the 1800s, by the 1850s, Chippewa families settled into the area near the mouth of the Poplar River. In the 1880s, the first Swedish immigrant also settled there as well. They worked together, sharing tools and knowledge, and gave birth to the humble beginnings that we know today as Lutsen. The town... READ MORE >
There is an age-old debate. Which is the better flower, the Tansy or Goldenrod? Many think the Tansy, yellow, a flower, is best. Others think the Goldenrod, yellow, a flower, is superior. But only one flower is truly the best yellow flower. Let us consider the merits and shortcomings of each, keep score, and once and for all put an... READ MORE >
John Schroeder Days are back! Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21 the Township of Schroeder will be abuzz with people and music and food. The event is not just for locals. It’s for everybody. (People have been known to come from as far East as Grand Marais.) Bob Silver started the first John Schroeder Days in 1995, celebrating 100... READ MORE >
Edward is a 10-year-old bald eagle. I met Edward at the mouth of the Caribou River. Rob: Edward, it’s an honor. Edward: Many thanks. R: No, really. I’m such a fan. E: Too kind. R: You’re just such a legend– E: –legend, icon. You could also call me old. R: Ha ha. No, really. You’re almost beyond words. Majestic. Regal.... READ MORE >
On July 19, David Ditlefsen and Jenn Stehley, woke up at 4 a.m. in Milltown, Wisconsin. About an hour later, they hit the road, drove three hours to the Split Rock Wayside, to volunteer for The Split Rock River Loop Improvement Project. The Split Rock River Loop Improvement Project is a Superior Hiking Trail Association led project. It’s about two... READ MORE >
Consider the rock. Earth, the third rock from the sun, is a big rock. Our big rock of a planet is covered with a bunch of small rocks. Rocks, as I understand them from my dispassionate Google search, are basically lava that cooled down, quickly, slowly, or underground and are categorized as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Also, the big ones... READ MORE >
Ever wonder what it would feel like to be a horse covered in flies? Spend a few minutes near the water in Northern Minnesota in late July and enjoy. The good news is we finally got some much-needed rain last week. The bad news is the black flies also enjoy rain and are back. And they’re hungry. As we do... READ MORE >
Off the beaten path is a relative term. Cook County, which is roughly 5,000 people living on 1,400 square miles of land, is off the beaten path. It’s why many of us live here. It’s why many more visit. But there’s off the beaten path and then there’s up the Gunflint Trail. It’s no secret the Gunflint Trail is 57... READ MORE >
This year the Lutsen Rummage Sale got off to an inauspicious start. On Thursday night, two nights before the sale opened, someone stole several items. “It’s never happened before,” laments sale organizer, Sharon Hexum Platzer. “Good grief.” Good grief indeed. Authorities have been notified and reports filed. But, as they say, the show must go on. So, on Saturday July... READ MORE >
Like many businesses in 2020, North 61 didn’t open its doors due to the pandemic. But as we ease back toward normal, North 61 returns to offer any and every one in Schroeder a unique shopping experience. While they offer a range of wares, everything from Duluth Pack bison leather shoulder bags to t-shirts and hoodies to woodcrafted goods, North... READ MORE >
