Landen Weber gave a mighty effort in the Kids’ Tractor Pull. Landen pedaled hard and pulled the heavy weight about 20 feet before he just couldn’t pedal any farther. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
Don Hammer put his metalsmith talents to good work at Bally’s Blacksmith Shop as part of a display he put on for the Cook County Historical Society. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
Bruce Futterer displays the Fisherman’s T-shirts he designed for this year’s picnic. The design of the T-shirts is kept secret until they are brought out on the sidewalk for sale in front of Set Out Design, who printed the shirts. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
Indigo Howard-Larsen came all the way from Aitkin, Minnesota to take part in the Fisherman’s Picnic activities. She was one of many youngsters who enjoyed the kiddie rides. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
Jordan Backstrom, Grand Marais, was the clear winner in the Kids’12 and under rock skipping contest. Pete Kavanaugh, the Lions’ judge for the contest, called Jordan’s winning skip good at 25 skips, losing count as it continued to skip farther and farther out of sight. The men’s winner was Matt Nimitz, Zimmerman, Minnesota and the women’s winner was Julie Rasmus, Lakeville, Minnesota. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
David Eckel looks on as a young competitor in the fish-throwing contest hangs on for dear life to a slippery fish. Fish toss winners in the Mixed division were: 1st, Jake Post – Alexis Matson; 2nd Connor Waldera – Abby Waldera; 3rd Diana Hirsch – Kevin Hirsch. Men: 1st Marc Erickson – Christian Erickson; 2nd Benjamin Madison – Bill Rice; 3rd Matt Nemitz – Joey Benolkin. Women: 1st Carissa Laster – Calli Robertson; 2nd Ava Close – Anna Benolkin; 3rd Kira Wanderlan – Agatha Armstrong. Kids under 12: 1st Camden Robertson – Cade Duncan; 2nd Gabby Benolkin – Selah Martineau; 3rd Alma Rolfe – Grace Rolfe. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
The Orono Spartans took first place in the under 16 division in the annual 3-on-3 open in the harbor tournament. They squeaked by Grand Portage’s Young Ojibwa squad 21- 20 in the championship game Saturday morning. Pictured from left to right Audrey Jacobsen, Allie Jacobsen, Evelyn Miller, and Nolan Groves. Photo courtesy of Keith Jacobsen
Sam Wallner and Steph Radloff, Grand Marais, on their way to winning the Hedstrom Lumber Co. Women’s Doubles championship for the umpteenth time. Left, taking 1st in the men’s division was Marc Erickson, Buffalo, MN in 8.03 seconds, beating Kent Anderson’s original time of 9 seconds. Kent, a judge who bet $50 that no one could beat his time, came back to saw through the log in 7.66 seconds, a time Marc couldn’t beat. Staff photos/Brian Larsen
Stone Harbor offered stand-up paddleboard races this year and drew quite a few participants who weren’t always fast, but all of them looked like they were having a good time. Staff photo/ Brian Larsen
Jim Miller’s band “Brothers In Arms” was just one of the many musical groups that performed this past weekend for the Fisherman’s Picnic. Staff photo/ Brian Larsen
Squig’s Laundromat (above) was voted funniest float in the parade while the tall stilt walkers (Good Harbor Players) took second place in the marching. Best Class Float: 1 — 1969; 2 — 1955; 3 — 1979. Best Marching: 1 — Grand Portage National Monument; 2 — Good Harbor Hill Players; 3 — American Legion Color Guard. Best in Parade: Sydney’s. Funniest: 1 — Squig’s Laundromat; 2 — Citizen & Sr. Citizens of the Year (pushing car); 3 — Cutest Puppy. Staff photos/Laurie Johnson
Taking top honors in the highly competitive minnow races on Friday were (l-r): Rewry Tushar, St. Anthony, MN, 2 yrs. (3rd place), Charlie Hanlon, Delano, MN, 8 yrs. (1st place) and Wyatt Leverson, Bloomer, WI, 9 yrs. (2nd place). Saturday winners (not pictured) were: 1st Abigail DeWitt, Balsam Lake, WI, 9 yrs.; 2nd Jacob Lunz, Madeline, MN 8 yrs.; 3rd Leo Foley, Hudson, WI, 7 yrs.
Colin Everson concentrates as he prepares to make a beanbag throw in the cornhole game sponsored by Dairy Queen. Colin and his teammate were doing well in the tournament, but results haven’t been posted yet. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
The Dairy Queen Blizzard Eating Contest came down to just one or two bites this year as the defending champion Bautch team lost by a couple of seconds to a group of young guns from the cities. Winners received $100, $50, and $25 gift certificates for first through third place. Staff photo/ Brian Larsen
Last year’s Sven & Oles Pizza Eating Contest winner was Deividas Kumeta. This year’s winner was, again, Deividas Kumeta who once again proved that when it comes to eating a 12-inch thick crust pizza, he’s the man to beat! Staff photo/Brian Larsen
The 2019 Sven & Ole’s Pickled Herring Contest winner is Paul Wanous, who wolfed down a halfpound of pickled herring in under 40 seconds. Paul was also last year’s pickled herring winner. Staff photo/Brian Larsen
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