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10 12, 2020

The Crooked Spoon Food Truck
The Crooked Spoon Food Truck

The Crooked Spoon Food Truck

Jaye2024-02-12T15:46:10+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses, News & Updates|

Back in April, a devastating fire destroyed three iconic Grand Marais businesses. Among these was The Crooked Spoon Cafe. Since April, we've anxiously awaited word of what was to become of this much-loved restaurant. Last weekend, the answers finally came! The City of Grand Marais caught its first glimpse of the future of The Crooked Spoon: The Crooked Spoon Food Truck! No, the building was not rebuilt. Sadly, the beautiful sign that once hung above the door to the restaurant greeting diners was not salvaged from the wreckage of the building. However, the food truck is a welcomed sight [...]

4 03, 2020

LutZen Reflections
LutZen Reflections

LutZen Reflections

webservices2021-09-30T21:05:23+00:00Local Businesses, Lutsen|

About LutZen Reflections Feeling stressed out? Sore? Needing to be pampered and soothed on your next North Shore Vacation? LutZen Reflections Massage Studio is a full-service spa that aims to do just that! With a full array of services offered from the area’s top massage therapists, you are sure to walk out with your cares melted away. LutZen’s Grand Marais spa is located right on the shore of Lake Superior in picturesque downtown Grand Marais. Get a LutZen Signature Massage or Zen Sweetheart Couple’s Massage while the waves of Lake Superior lap against the shoreline just feet away. Their Lutsen location [...]

2 01, 2020

Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op
Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op

Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op

Martha Finley2021-09-06T14:29:49+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

More than 40 years ago, the Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op started on the front porch of a local artist in Grand Marais. The idea was to put donations into a coffee can and people could take the number of bulk coffee beans, grains, and other items for an amount they felt was fair. In 40 years, much has changed. Now located in downtown Grand Marais, the Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op is a bustling enterprise that's open seven days a week. It features an assortment of fresh, organic produce, meat, dairy products, grains, bulk products and homemade soups, salads, [...]

2 01, 2020

Lake Superior Trading Post
Lake Superior Trading Post

Lake Superior Trading Post

Martha Finley2021-09-07T15:20:07+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

No trip to the North Shore can be truly enjoyed without the right equipment. And in these parts, ‘equipment’ often means outdoor gear and clothing. And for many, stocking up on these accessories begins at the Lake Superior Trading Post. Featuring an assortment of high-quality clothing for all four seasons, outdoor gear, footwear, trail maps, and camping supplies, the Trading Post is a must-visit during your trip. For those less inclined to venture outdoors, there are sections for books, kitchenware, jewelry, Scandinavian gifts, and other home and personal accessories found in the Trading Post. The Trading Post is conveniently located [...]

2 01, 2020

Tom’s Logging Camp
Tom’s Logging Camp

Tom’s Logging Camp

Martha Finley2021-09-30T17:53:05+00:00Activities & Attractions, Local Businesses, Scenic Drive|

If you've visited the North Shore in the past, you've likely passed the large sign along Highway 61 on the expressway that reads "Tom's Logging Camp". Perhaps you're like me and you see the sign frequently and think "I should check that place out someday", but as you're heading up the shore to your destination the thought quickly leaves your mind. It did mine for many years. That is until I decided to finally swing into Tom's Logging Camp from the North Shore Scenic Drive on a sunny afternoon to see what the place is really about. Now, I am [...]

2 01, 2020

Sven & Ole’s Pizza
Sven & Ole’s Pizza

Sven & Ole’s Pizza

Martha Finley2021-02-25T18:50:33+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

Tourists, locals, travelers, anglers, hikers, snowmobilers, skiers, cyclists and everyone else who’s ever had a reason to set foot in Grand Marais during the past 35-plus years can all agree on one thing: “Uffda… that Sven & Ole’s makes a good pizza.” Sven & Ole’s pizza parlor and restaurant is considered by many the heart and soul of the downtown casual dining scene in Grand Marais. The family-friendly atmosphere, delicious pizzas and authentic North Shore vibe are a magnetic draw for many who visit the area. Showcasing the quality of the eatery, locals are just as likely to be standing [...]

2 01, 2020

Fika Coffee
Fika Coffee

Fika Coffee

Martha Finley2021-02-25T18:59:03+00:00Local Businesses, Lutsen|

In 2015 Fika Coffee Shop opened in Lutsen, Minnesota. Since its opening it has become a destination that people from all over the country flock to, not only because of the delicious coffee served, but because the owner, Josh, has big dreams for the company. Find a video and our interview with him below. Q: Tell us about yourself. A: I have three children: Claire 9, Sophia 8, and Leif 5. My wife Stephanie is a kindergarten teacher at Sawtooth. I was born in Grand Marais and my family moved away when I was 8. We moved away for reasons that are still [...]

2 01, 2020

Crosby Bakery in Grand Marais
Crosby Bakery in Grand Marais

Crosby Bakery in Grand Marais

Martha Finley2021-02-25T20:18:49+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

If your visit to the North Shore includes the celebration of a birthday, your wedding, anniversary, or another occasion in which one may want to purchase a baked good- be sure to remember Crosby Bakery in Grand Marais. In May of 2019, baker Hana Crosby purchased a little bakery located in an old church (now an art gallery) in Grand Marais. Hana had been working a regular 9-5 job when the opportunity arose to build up her little side gig making cakes and cookies into a full-time job. Since then, Hana's creations can be found all over Grand Marais and [...]

2 01, 2020

Cedar and Stone Sauna
Cedar and Stone Sauna

Cedar and Stone Sauna

Martha Finley2021-09-30T21:50:16+00:00Activities & Attractions, Duluth, Local Businesses|

On a cold December afternoon, we pulled into the parking lot of Chambers Grove Park in the Gary/New Duluth area of Duluth. Duluth had recently received almost two feet of snow the weekend prior leaving behind massive snowbanks. Although the park sits on the St.Louis River right near the Minnesota/Wisconsin border, it wasn't the beautiful scenery we were there for. We were there to participate in Duluth's newest guided sauna experience: Cedar and Stone Sauna. Cedar and Stone Sauna is the brainchild of Justin Juntunen, a Duluth local of Finnish descent. Justin has been raised on the culture of sauna [...]

2 01, 2020

Blue Water Cafe
Blue Water Cafe

Blue Water Cafe

Martha Finley2024-02-01T16:51:23+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

“The Meeting Place in Grand Marais’, the Blue Water Cafe, has been sitting at the corner of Wisconsin Street and 1st Ave West since the 1970s. Before that, the building has always been a popular eatery in Grand Marais. The restaurant was a traditional American eatery- with pancakes for breakfast and burgers for lunch and dinner. However, in 2024, new ownership brought an Indian flair to the restaurant which now offers authentic Indian dishes alongside the traditional American menu.Tony's Eats and Du NordLongtime residents and visitors of Grand Marais may recall that Tony’s Eat, a small eatery with just a [...]