The Grand Marais 4th of July parade is small, but fun. Above: Visit Cook County showed off its “America’s Coolest Small Town” award—and shared lots of candy. Right: The Grand Marais Fire Department brought trucks and a friendly fire dog to the event. Far right: The Girl Scout Northern Lights Flag Corps added a patriotic feeling to the parade.
Left: The well-attended Tofte parade was led by the American Legion Post 413 Honor Guard, followed by the Cook County High School Band. Above: Enjoying a ride in the parade was the 2015 Tofte Citizen of the Year Bill Hansen, along with his wife Cindy and their dog, Roy. Bill received lots of cheers along the way for this welldeserved recognition for his work in the community.
The Hovland community got into the Independence Day spirit at the Hovland Arts Festival. Left: Enterprising Doug had a lemonade stand with some red, white and blue flair. Above: In addition to beautiful art in and around the town hall, there was a great lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church, served by Sandy Petty, Sharon Bloomquist and Pastor Kris Garey.
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