10 Years Ago
Jan. 21, 2002
A 30-year-old Duluth man who was a passenger on a snowmobile died after the machine flipped over onto its side and threw him. The accident occurred about 9 p.m. on Musquash Lake, which is located 14 miles north of Grand Marais. The driver was taken to Cook County Hospital for observation.
A bigger crowd than was expected turned out for the North Shore Music Association’s local music showcase. Pre-ticket sales were slow, but approximately 200 people turned up at the door the night of the concert, filling the house. The show was held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Each act had 15 minutes to play, and the performances varied widely in the style of music showcased.
20 Years Ago
Jan. 20, 1992
A musher was killed Thursday morning when the sled and team he was driving crossed the Gunflint Trail in the path of a pulpwood truck. His two passengers on the sled were injured. The 27-year-old musher was employed as a guide by Gunflint Lodge; the two injured persons were guests of the lodge. Three dogs from the 12-dog team were killed instantly and another had to be destroyed later.
One thing is certain as this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon reached the 48-hour mark — the dogs are not getting any slower. In fact, despite mandatory layovers, competitors in the 1992 epic may prove all the experts wrong by breaking the overall record set just last year by Terry Adkins of Montana.
50 Years Ago
Jan. 18, 1962
At South High, the school board authorized Isak Hansen & Sons to insulate the basement wall in an attempt to have the two downstairs classrooms warmer. Asbestos board is being used. Even at that, overshoes and snowboots are often kept on by teachers and students because the floor is so cold.
Ginger, the dog owned by Mr. and Mrs. Gust Berglund and a household pet that was very close to the family, breathed its last on Saturday. It had been ailing for some time and had reached the advanced age of nearly 16. Customers at the Berglunds’ paint shop knew and liked Ginger.
A housewarming was celebrated at the Jake Hatanpaa home Saturday evening by their neighbors on the Cramer Road. A potluck supper was served and a pleasant social evening was enjoyed.
80 Years Ago
Jan. 21, 1932
A frightful accident befell Lyman Roberts of Mineral Center this afternoon. While working at a circle-saw his hand was drawn into it and cut across the palm. Amputation at the wrist was found necessary by Dr. Hicks.
The teachers of the Grand Marais school plan to give a public program on Washington’s birthday. This year will be the 200th anniversary of his birth.
Toftes’ Service has now finished putting up ice, which they cut and hauled from Two Island Lake.
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