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Honoring 75 Creative Years
The Grand Marais Arts Festival in the northern Minnesota town this year will be part of a special anniversary – the 75th year of the state’s oldest surviving art colony. Read more
Jul 5, 2023
Making an Artistic Splash
When it comes to celebrating its creative side, Marquette found a single weekend is not enough. Thus was born, eight years ago, the Marquette Art Week. Read more
Jun 15, 2022
Celebrating 50 Years of Shoreside Art
Park Point Art Fair reaches five decades in 2022 Read more
May 31, 2022
Keith Meyers
You're Gonna Love Winter
Two Season-Loving ‘Newcomers’ Share Some Wise Words about the Season of Snow Read more
Jan 3, 2022
Gordy's Hi-Hat.
Gordy's Hi-Hat at 50
In 2010, the ever-popular burger hop, Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquet, Minn., reached a significant milestone. This story is from that year. Read more
Jul 8, 2021
ADAM JOHNSON, BROCKIT INC. / COURTESY THE VAULT
The Vault is Open
Lodging Luxury in Houghton, Michigan. Read more
Mar 29, 2021
Best of the Lake: 2020
We invite you to enjoy here the advice of nearly 1,500 people who responded to this year's Best of the Lake survey from around the country and by the shores. Read more
Jul 29, 2020
KRISTOPHER GRUNERT / CP
Christmas Spirit Rides the Rails
Before Santa's arrival comes the CP Holiday Train, marking for many the start of the season. Read more
May 20, 2020
JON OKERSTROM
The Story of Lake Superior’s Golden Treasure
In 2020, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore marked its golden anniversary. It's story continues … Read more
May 20, 2020
Landmark Conservancy
Developer Takes the High Road
When the Town of Bayfield's planning commission declined his subdivision plans for a property high on Fire Tower Road, Bob Davidson ended up working to make it a public recreation space. Read more
Jan 30, 2020
Best of the Lake: 2019
We wrap up another amazing year for Best of the Lake picks featuring many longtime favorites and quite a few surprise new winners. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
DAVID JOHNSON / EXPLORE MINNESOTA
Fisherman’s Picnic, Grand Marais’ 90-year-old festival still acts like a kid
The scent of fizzled fish and fried donuts clung heavy in the air – an odor both delightful and distracting. With the sun hidden behind a thick layer of Lake Superior mist, I took comfort in knowing the day was not lost to the clouds. A large, cement Read more
Aug 2, 2019
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Familiar Places, Fresh Faces … New Owners at Favorite Spaces
When taking a spin around the Lake to check in with longtime businesses that have changed ownership this past year or so, a common thread emerges: The more things change, the more they stay the same. Read more
Mar 21, 2019
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Advertiser Links – December / January 2025
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Nov 20, 2024
December / January 2025
Cover by Susanne von Schroeder “Ice Creature” taken near Schroeder, MN. Images from photo clubs, enjoy a list of new eateries, learn how ice fishing is for everyone! – and save your winter dates for on-stage performances – dance, theater and music. Read more
Nov 15, 2024
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