History
Mining… the heart of Minnesota’s Iron Range
Since George Stuntz discovered iron ore near Lake Vermilion while investigating a report of gold deposits in the area, mining has been the heart’s blood of Minnesota’s Iron Range. Learn about our rich history during your stay. Local Museums and Tours Soudan... read moreBack in Time — A Letter From John Kangas
Image of a postcard of the Kangas homestead, now Northern Comfort B&B, from our private records. We’re lucky to have a small archive of letters and history from the original Kangas family who built the farm. Twenty years ago the original innkeepers reached... read more
Finnish Ice Candle Lighting in Embarrass, Minnesota
This weekend Jeff and I had a chance to see the yearly Ice Candle lighting just down the road from the B&B. Based on the traditions of the Finnish folks that settled the area and still live here, the ice candles are a lovely thing to see! This yearly event... read moreThe Fish Prints of S.F. Denton
If you guys are anything like Jeff and I, there’s nothing more fun than sorting through stacks of vintage prints. Antique shops are a treasure trove of history, with many of the prints examples of amazing artwork that make a cool, quirky addition for the... read moreBack in Time: The Root Cellar
Those of you who have visited Northern Comfort and gotten a chance to wander around the grounds may have wandered across the back pasture, following the lazy path kept tidy during the summer months until you round the final bend at the treeline and come... read moreThe Farmhouse History of Northern Comfort Bed and Breakfast
The farm was built in 1901 by Finish immigrants, John and Elmiina Kangas. They had five children, but the youngest one died in infancy. John’s parents, Antti and Maria, also lived there. Maria was a midwife for the area. John and Elmiina added on to the house in 1917... read moreabout patty
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