Moose Madness came to Grand Marais again on the third weekend of October. Friends and family gathered for great moose-themed activities, enjoying all the activities despite the rain and high winds hitting town. The Moose Central crew—Mandy Theiner, Judy Boots, Rhonda Schulte and Carolyn Higgins—made everyone feel welcome at the newly renovated information center on Highway 61. In a repeat of their success last year, “Team Minnie Moosemeat” found the Moose Madness Medallion once again. Celebrating their victory were (not necessarily in order!) Sharon Brenner, Vickie Benik, Wendy Johnson, Keith Jacobsen, Cooper Johnson, Dakota Johnson, Kamryn Johnson, Allie Jacobsen, Audrey Jacobsen. The “homegrown” team returns to Grand Marais each year to take part in Moose Madness.
Leona Feeney of New Brighton, Minnesota (left) and Inez Foster of Crystal, Minnesota have come to Grand Marais to see Murray every year during Moose Madness. Leona said her friend is a “moose fanatic.” The women were headed up the Gunflint Trail the next day in hopes of seeing a real moose.
MarcoTakekawa-Litgen ofWoodbury, Minnesota insisted in bringing his little stuffed moose with him to Grand Marais. His family was delighted to see all the Moose Madness activities. Marco was ready to cash in a bunch of moose bucks at the Grand Marais Tourist Information Center AKA Moose Central.
The Gunflint Mercantile was once again a busy place during Moose Madness as Chelsea Pusc offered cookie and caramel apple decorating. Little Sofia was one of the dozens of kids who enjoyed creating her own apple masterpiece.
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