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Selective Focus: The Big Lake

Aug 03, 2018 No Comments

This week we hear from Abby Tofte who recently opened the Big Lake, a store in Grand Marais selling “approachable” regional art — screenprints, cards, pottery, prints and more. Abby tells the origin story of the Big Lake and how her shop fits in with the mix of other shops in Grand Marais.

AT: The Big Lake is an approachable art gallery and gift shop with products that reflect the unique culture, lifestyle and beauty of the North Shore or Lake Superior. We carry regional and locally made jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints, cards, books and more, all within an affordable price range.

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Silent hero of Boundary Waters blowdown subject of new movie

Jul 09, 2018 4 Comments

Official title of "Sultan of Scrape" courtesy of Sultan of Scrape

The heroic story of a man who led one of Minnesota’s largest disaster rescue efforts will be told in a motion picture planned for release in 2019.

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New brewer takes the stern at Voyageur in Grand Marais

Dec 03, 2017 3 Comments

Voyageur Brewing Company recently hired Stuart Long to head up its 20-barrel operation on historic Highway 61 in Grand Marais. The new brewer hails from Southern California and intends to make a few changes at Voyageur, which he hopes will usher in a new era of growth for the company.

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Wunderbar: a new place to eat, stay and play in Grand Marais

Nov 13, 2017 2 Comments

In late October, as many businesses in the remote community of Grand Marais were shuttering for the season, Wunderbar Eatery and Glampground was quietly making its debut.

Wunderbar occupies the former Harbor Light supper club, which has been closed for about five years. The building at 1615 Highway 61 W. dates back to 1930.

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Old Grand Marais Photos

Aug 31, 2016 1 Comment

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A collection of old Grand Marais photos. Photographer unknown.

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Jerry Vandiver – “In Grand Marais”

Jan 05, 2016 No Comments

Every Scratch Tells a StoryNashville recording artist Jerry Vandiver has a special affinity with Grand Marais, which he expressed in this love song from his 2014 album Every Scratch Tells a Story. The recently released video features images by Grand Marais photographer Paul Sundberg.


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