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Sigurd Olson Articles

Some of these articles were published in 1951 in North Country Magazine. Sigurd also wrote a couple of hundred short sketches for newspapers; he wrote a few between 1937 and 1939, but most were from 1940 to 1943, and were syndicated to a number of newspapers, mostly in the Midwest….

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What did we learn from 2017’s floods in Quebec and Ontario?

Inside the politics of water

…property owners against each other, not to mention shipping companies and shoreline wildlife. This winter, with water levels persistently higher than average, shoreline residents are looking warily to spring and the uncertainty that comes with every spring melt and rain season. Last winter, Mr. Blanchard’s reasonable and polite question was…

Native American dancers

Powwow and Awareness

…to the public. We hope you join us. Spring Powwow | Join us in March 2018, for the 44 annual Spring Powwow—everyone is welcome! As part of Indigenous Cultures Awareness Month, the annual powwow is a signature event at Northland College. Enjoy the popular powwow photo booth, as well as…

Loon flying over a lake

Get Involved

…DNR with data, and contributed to environmental awareness. With threats such as oil spills, mercury, and lead poisoning, and habitat loss, long-term monitoring programs are essential to detect changes in loon population and help develop clever management strategies. Volunteers attend a Loon Ranger Workshop in the spring to learn how…

The Penn family

My Northland Women

Three Generations of Penn Women

…Endowed Scholarship—keeping her memory alive and giving others a chance to enjoy Northland as much as she did. This spring we honor all mothers, those connected directly to Northland, and those who are not. This spring I am celebrating the Northland women in my life: Grandma Hubbard, Great-Aunt Ada, Aunt…

Skwyatchers Club Spring Bake Sale

April 3, 2023, 4:00 pm6:00 pm

The Skywatchers Club is hosting another bake sale! There will be peppermint brownie cookies with a new spring flair, and vegan gluten-free sugar cookies! Treats will be $5 for a bag of cookies.

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Washburn School Spring Break Ashwabay Yurt Trip

March 27, 2023, 2:00 pmMarch 29, 2023, 12:00 pm

Open to Washburn School students grades 6–9. Spend spring break at the Mt. Ashwabay yurt! Weather and snow dependent, activities may include skiing, snowshoeing, games, relaxation, art, bonfires, and more! We support youth in developing outdoor, leadership, and group skills while having a lot of fun! Pay as you can….

Spring Forest Play

March 15April 19

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth this spring in our six-week program. Sessions are every Friday beginning March 15 and ending April 19, 2024. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in…