Just got back from North Shore. We stayed at the Knotted Pine in Isabella. Don't go there as the trails were full of trees and brush that has not been cleared or groomed. If you do, bring a saw and spend an hour helping clear the brush. Yesterday, Jan 2, we trailered north to The North Shore Trail which was in good condition and was groomed both Fri and Sat night. Going into Grand Marais is doable, but very thin. We tried to go up the Gunflint, but that was not groomed. We went just a bit past Devils Track Lake before bailing on that plan. All the Finland area trails were nice and freshly groomed.