Cook County News Herald

Historical Society exhibit features dog sledding




A new exhibit featuring dog sleds built by Hovland trapper Mike West, trapping artifacts, snowshoes built by John Beargrease and the history of this legendary mail carrier will be on display at the Cook County Historical Society museum in Grand Marais through the winter.

The exhibit will also feature dog sled racing memorabilia ­– learn how Devil Track got its name and see early sleds used by Cook County pioneers.

The museum at 8 S. Broadway is open Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information contact the museum at (218) 387-2883.



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