Sunday felt like a true changing of the seasons with temperatures ranging in the 50s. The sun and heat brought a big spring melt for most of the metro, which was perfect conditions for one of ...

Mark Spinler inspects a tap on April 25, on state land near his home in Grand Marais.

Maple Sugarin’ Festival, noon to 4 p.m. March 15. Hike through the maple forest, tap a tree, trade nature items for maple candies, and observe various means of syrup production. Complete a scavenger ...

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — Warmer temperatures have brought the maple syrup producing season around Minnesota to a close. It also may portend the end of an era for a couple outside Grand Marais, who have ...