After years of meetings and planning by numerous folks the groundbreaking ceremony is here! You are cordially invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cook County Family YMCA and we sincerely hope you can attend. Cook …
It’s a white world in Minnesota today. Much of the state has received a significant amount of snow today. Folks are happily shoveling their sidewalks, making snowmen and enjoying the winter wonderland. Get out the cross-country skis and snowshoes- …
Christmas presents. Christmas Parties. Christmas Cards. Christmas travels. Christmas Trees. Christmas decorations. Christmas baking. The list goes on and on and on and with it the anxiety gets worse and worse and worse. Wouldn’t it be nice to …
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Looking for the perfect gift for a Boundary Waters or fishing fan? We’ve got a great gift glass for that special someone on your Christmas list. This is an awesome four color fishing photo on a pint glass and …
I’ve lived on the Gunflint Trail for 20 years so you wouldn’t think I’d need to have a bucket list of things I want to do in the winter. The thing is there are things I have done that …
What’s your favorite lake in the Boundary Waters? I would probably have to say right at the top of my list is Saganaga at the end of the Gunflint Trail. It’s an island studded picturesque lake with lots of …
I’ve always wanted to go on an overnight dog sled trip. It’s on my bucket list and I have several destinations in mind including Greenland, Canada and the Boundary Waters. I’m sure I would love the experience wherever there …
There are days when I want to paddle across Saganaga Lake and quietly explore all of the bays and islands. Then there are other days when my main objective is to get into the canoe country, set up a …
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Winter fun is here in Cook County. In addition to snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing we have great downhill skiing. Lutsen Mountain downhill ski area is open with plenty of fun runs to ski on. Lutsen isn’t …
Those of us who live in climates where we have cold weather and lots of snow must winterize our houses. I remember when I was a kid we removed screen windows and put in storm windows to keep the …