Canoe races, along with boat races in the harbor, were once a staple of Fisherman’s Picnic. Shown are the winners of the 1961 canoe race, Bill Redman of Ames, Iowa, left and Chuck Tice of Grand Marais. According to News-Herald reports, it was a rough day for canoeing, with some being “dumped” in the harbor before the race was over.
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