Grand Marais, Minnesota
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| Coordinates: 47°45′14″N 90°20′7″W / 47.75389°N 90.33528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,351 |
| • Density | 506.7/sq mi (195.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55604 |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-24992[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0656425[3] |
| Website | http://www.ci.grand-marais.mn.us/ |
Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,351 at the 2010 census.[1] It is also the county seat of Cook County.[4] Grand Marais is French for “Great Marsh,” referring to a marsh, which in early fur-trading times was 20 acres (81,000 m2) or less in area, nearly at the level of Lake Superior, and situated at the head of the little bay and harbor that led to the settlement of the village there. Another small bay on the east, less protected from storms, is separated from the harbor by a slight projecting point and a short beach. In allusion to the two bays, the Ojibwe name for the area is Gichi-biitoobiig[5] which means "great duplicate water," "parallel body of water" or "double body of water" (like a bayou), a reference to the two bays which form the large harbor off Lake Superior.[6]
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), all of it land. Grand Marais is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota, and is well known as an entry point for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, being at the beginning of the Gunflint Trail. The Superior Hiking Trail passes near Grand Marais and Judge C. R. Magney State Park is nearby with the peculiar Devil's Kettle waterfalls.
Road access to Grand Marais is by Minnesota Highway 61, which generally heads northeast following the shore of Lake Superior and is known as the North Shore Scenic Drive. The Gunflint Trail (Cook County 12) begins in Grand Marais and heads northwest away from the lake and into the Boundary Waters region.
[edit] Climate
| Climate data for Grand Marais, Minnesota | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °F (°C) | 16.2 (−8.8) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
34.8 (1.6) |
49.6 (9.8) |
64.7 (18.2) |
72.2 (22.3) |
77.7 (25.4) |
74.7 (23.7) |
63.8 (17.7) |
50.1 (10.1) |
34.6 (1.4) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
48.3 (9.1) |
| Average low °F (°C) | −6.1 (−21.2) |
−3 (−19.4) |
9.4 (−12.6) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
37.3 (2.9) |
47.6 (8.7) |
53.6 (12.0) |
51.6 (10.9) |
43.5 (6.4) |
32.8 (0.4) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
1.1 (−17.2) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
| Precipitation inches (mm) | 1.0 (25) |
0.8 (20) |
1.2 (30) |
1.9 (48) |
2.7 (69) |
3.8 (97) |
3.7 (94) |
4.0 (102) |
3.5 (89) |
2.4 (61) |
1.7 (43) |
1.1 (28) |
27.6 (701) |
| Snowfall inches (cm) | 13.6 (34.5) |
9.4 (23.9) |
9.3 (23.6) |
6.2 (15.7) |
0.4 (1) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1.8 (4.6) |
11.2 (28.4) |
11.6 (29.5) |
63.5 (161.3) |
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[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 355 |
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| 1920 | 443 | 24.8% | |
| 1930 | 618 | 39.5% | |
| 1940 | 855 | 38.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,078 | 26.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,301 | 20.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,301 | 0% | |
| 1980 | 1,289 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,171 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,353 | 15.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,351 | −0.1% | |
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As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,353 people, 645 households, and 341 families residing in the city. The population density was 506.7 people per square mile (195.7/km²). There were 722 housing units at an average density of 270.4 per square mile (104.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.97% White, 2.81% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population. 23.3% were of Norwegian, 20.2% German, 11.8% Swedish, 7.0% Irish and 6.1% English ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 645 households out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.1% were non-families. 42.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.73.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,493, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $31,500 versus $23,393 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,863. About 7.4% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Festivals
Several major festivals take place over the summer in Grand Marais, Including:
- The Dragon Boat Festival is held during the last weekend in July. It entails, along with a lot of street vendors and fried food, teams, both local and from far away places, racing boats shaped like dragons. Each Boat has 20 oarsman, a Drummer, a Steer's Person, and something to prove. The proceeds raised during the festival go to ensure the continued growth and vibrancy of three intregal North Shore Non-profit organizations: WTIP RADIO, the NORTH SHORE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, And the NORTH HOUSE FOLK SCHOOL.[8]
- Fisherman's Picnic occurs in Grand Marais during the first weekend in August[9], and East Bay Suites on their website have much to say about it including that it is a "quintessential small town celebration... hearkening back to the days when much of the area's economy was based on logging and commercial fishing." East Bay Suites goes on to talk about what they call "the early years", when "the entire community gathered for a shoreline potluck picnic featuring a fish fry of fresh Lake Superior herring... [a] tradition [that] continues with the Lions Club's Famous Fishburger Stand. Herring, still provided by local commercial fisherman, is dipped in coating, fried golden brown and served piping hot on a hot dog bun. Tartar sauce is up to you."[10]
[edit] Historic Lodges And Resorts
- Naniboujou Lodge
- Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior
[edit] Media
Newspapers
Radio
- WMLS FM 88.7 (MPR Classical)
- WLSN FM 89.7 (MPR News & Talk)
- WTIP FM 90.7 "North Shore Community Radio"
- WXXZ FM 95.3 (rebroadcast of KQDS-FM in Duluth)
[edit] Outdoor recreation
- Boundary Waters Canoe Area
- Isle Royale National Park
- Superior Hiking Trail Association
- Cascade River State Park
- Eagle Mountain
- Judge C. R. Magney State Park
- The Border Route Trail
- Gunflint Trail
- The Kekekabic Hiking Trail
- Pincushion Mountain Cross Country Ski Trail
- Grand Marais Recreation Area
- Devil's Kettle
- Lutsen Mountains
[edit] Culture
- The Grand Marais Art Colony
- The Grand Marais Playhouse
- The North Shore Music Association
- Grand Portage National Monument
[edit] Gallery
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The view of downtown Grand Marais and Lake Superior upon entering the area on Minnesota State Highway 61.
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A view of downtown Grand Marais, the harbor, and Lake Superior
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View of Artist's Point on Lake Superior.
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The Grand Marais harbor entrance.
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A view of Lake Superior from the municipal campground beach area.
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An evening view of Lake Superior.
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The Historical Naniboujou Lodge.
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The Beaver House baitshop in downtown Grand Marais.
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A view of the hillside in from the harbor.
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Rocks in the harbor
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ Weshki-ayaad, Lippert, Gambil. Freelang Ojibwe Dictionary
- ^ Upham, Warren. "Grand Marais" in Minnesota Place Names
- ^ "Historical Weather for Grand Marais, Minnesota USA". weatherbase.com. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=714313&refer=&cityname=Grand-Marais-Minnesota-United-States-of-America. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ Accessed 06/27/11. "North Shore Dragon Boat Festival"
- ^ Accessed 06/27/11."Grand Marais Fisherman's Picnic August 4-7, 2011"
- ^ http://www.eastbaysuites.com/activities-and-events/events/fishermans-picnic.php East Bay Suites Website
[edit] External links
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Coordinates: 47°44′57.16″N 90°19′59.16″W / 47.7492111°N 90.3331°W
