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| Grand Marais (city) |
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| Population | 1,301 | 1,289 | 1,171 | 1,353 | 182 | 15.54 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 2.60 | 3.72 | 2.70 | 2.67 | -0.03 | -1.09 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 500.38 | 346.51 | 433.70 | 506.66 | 72.95 | 16.82 |
| Housing Units | 475 | 657 | 680 | 722 | 42 | 6.18 |
| Households | -- | 536 | 510 | 645 | 135 | 26.47 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.31 | 2.17 | 2.01 | -0.16 | -7.40 |
There are 645 households out of which 23.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% are married couples living together, 8.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 47.1% are non-families. 42.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.01 and the average family size is 2.73.
In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,493, and the median income for a family is $46,563. Males have a median income of $31,500 versus $23,393 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,863. 10.0% of the population and 7.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.9% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
The city of Grand Marais in Rosebush Township (T. 61N, R. 1E), sections 20 and 21, was incorporated on April 21, 1903, and separated from the township on March 27, 1906. Ed. W. Wakelin purchased the first piece of property on the bay in 1872; by the end of 1873, Wakelin, Henry Mayhew and Samuel F. Howenstein owned all the land comprising the original village and lands along West and East Bays and retained control until the early 1900s in spite of buildings, docks, warehouses, railroad rights-of-way, and ore docks. The Mayhew brothers, Henry and Thomas W., had a store on the point made by the bays that served as a trading post; Joseph E. Mayhew was the first lighthouse keeper in 1886. The post office was established in Superior County, Wis., 1856-57, changed its name to Hiawatha, 1857-58, and became Grand Marais in 1873.
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Marais Post Office 117 E Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604-4400 Phone: (218) 387-1020 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS |
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Marais Area Tourism Association PO Box 1048 13 North Broadway Avenue Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-9677 Toll Free: (888) 922-5000 Web: www.grandmarais.com |
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Sawtooth Mountain
Clinic 513 E 5th Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2330 |
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Cook County
Independent School District 101 West Fifth Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2272 Web: www.cookcountyschools.org |
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| Sawtooth Mountain
Elementary 101 E 5th Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1273 |
| Bethlehem
Lutheran Church 417 1st Avenue West Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2227 |
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| Evangelical Free
Church 120 East 5th Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1565 |
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| First Baptist
Church 300 West 3rd Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2090 |
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| First
Congregational Church 300 West 2nd Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2113 |
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| Kingdom
Hall-Jehovah Witness 1803 E Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2559 |
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| Kingdom
Hall-Jehovah's Witness 1226 W 2nd Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1318 |
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| St Francis Xavier
Trinity Lutheran Church Grand Marais, MN Phone: (218) 387-2883 |
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| St John's Church
& Rectory 10 E 5th Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1409 |
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| Seventh-Day
Adventist Church 301 West 2nd Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2553 |
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| Unitarian
Universalist Church PO Box 91 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 787-2113 |
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Aspen Lodge 310 East Highway 61 PO Box 667 Grand Marais, MN 55604-0667 Phone: (218) 387-2500 Toll Free: (800) 247-6020 Web: www.gmhotel.net Aspen Lodge, the ideal four-season vacation getaway near shops, restaurants and entertainment. The beautiful swimming pool, giant whirlpool spa, sauna and sun deck are a favorite for end-of-day relaxing. Aspen Lodge offers lake view king or double queen rooms and family suites, some with In-room spas. |
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Best Western
Superior Inn US Highway 61 E PO Box 456 Grand Marais, MN 55604-0456 Phone: (218) 387-2240 Toll Free: (800) 842-VIEW Web: www.bestwestern.com/superiorinn The Best Western Superior Inn and Suites is your premier waterfront destination on the North Shore for enjoying the scenic beauty and serenity of Lake Superior. Our "smoke free" hotel has inviting and professionally designed rooms with a panoramic vista of the changing moods of this majestic lake, and are decorated with your relaxation and comfort in mind. It is all part of the Holland family special blend of affordability and hospitality. "Holland Lodging, three generations of excellence in hospitality." Our spacious, spotless rooms and suites are continuously updated and renovated. |
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Cobblestone Cove Villas 17 S Broadway PO Box 667 Grand Marais, MN 55604-0667 Phone: (218) 387-2633 Toll Free: (800) 247-6020 Web: www.gmhotel.net |
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Devil Track Resort &
Vacation Homes 205 Fireweed Lane Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-9414 Toll Free: (877) 387-9414 Web: www.deviltrackresort.com Devil Track Resort is a family owned and operated resort located on Devil Track Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota on the Beautiful North Shore. We are only five years old with completed construction last year! |
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East Bay Suites 1 Wisconsin Street PO Box 220 Grand Marais, MN 55604-0220 Phone: (218) 387-2800 Toll Free: (800) 414-2807 Web: www.eastbaysuites.com A quaint harbor community offering respite and recreation on Lake Superior’s North Shore. The perfect place to share every sunrise, celebrate each moonrise, embrace the wind and waves of the greatest freshwater lake with awe and wonder. |
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Grand Marais Inn 1800 West Highway 61 PO Box 1138 Grand Marais, MN 55604-1138 Phone: (218) 387-1585 Toll Free: (800) 456-5258 Web: www.grandmaraisinn.com The Grand Marais Inn is located a short distance from the harbor on the west end approach to Grand Marais. Featuring comfortable and affordable rooms and suites, the Grand Marais Inn is a perfect place to stay during your North Shore vacation. |
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Gunflint Motel 101 W 5th Street PO Box 308 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1454 Web: www.gunflintmotel.com Located on the historic Gunflint Trail, the Gunflint Motel is a quaint five-unit Inn with suite style rooms. All rooms have cathedral ceilings and wood interiors throughout. Some also have beautiful views of Lake Superior's harbor and full kitchens. |
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Harbor Inn Motel & Restaurant 207 Wisconsin Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1191 Toll Free: (800) 595-4566 Web: www.bytheharbor.com The Harbor Inn is located on Wisconsin St. facing the Grand Marais' natural harbor, giving visitors a spectacular view. All rooms are non-smoking and impeccably clean. |
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Inn at Terrace Point Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-3318 Toll Free: (877) 387-3318 Web: www.innatterracepoint.com The structures are integrated into the natural setting of Lake Superior and represent the organic design principles of John H. Howe and Frank Lloyd Wright. Architect Robert J. Davis and his team of designers have upheld these principles. Nine one bedroom condominiums with either King or Queen bed. No smoking. No Pets. Each condominium has a gourmet kitchen, beautiful stone fireplace, |
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| Lund's Motel & Cottages 919 W Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2155 "On the Scandinavian Riviera." We offer charming, modern housekeeping cottages and deluxe motel units in a serene, secluded setting. Our wooded, spacious grounds overlook the park and harbor. |
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Nelson's Traveler's Rest Highway 61 PO Box 634 Grand Marais, MN 55604-0634 Phone: (218) 387-1464 Toll Free:(800) 249-1285 Web: www.travelersrest.com Grand Marais' best in-town resort. Reasonably priced, large, clean, modern cabins with queen beds and fully equipped kitchens, some with microwaves. Situated in a quiet, park-like atmosphere. Cabins with fireplaces and views of Lake Superior. |
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| Mangy Moose Motel 202 1st Avenue E Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2975 |
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| Outpost Motel 2935 E Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1833 |
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| Russell's Cottages & Motel 20 5th Avenue W Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1108 |
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| Sawtooth Cabins & Motel 510 W 2nd Street Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1522 |
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| Shoreline Inn 20 S Broadway PO Box 667 Grand Marais, MN 55604-0667 Phone: (218) 387-2633 Toll Free: (800) 247-6020 |
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| Spruceglen Inn Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 287-2500 |
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| Super 8 Motel 1711 E Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2450 |
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| Thomsonite Beach Inn & Suites 2920 W Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1532 |
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| Tomteboda Motel 1800 W Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1585 |
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| Trailside Cabins & Motel 1100 W Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1550 |
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| Wedgewood Motel 1663 E Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-2944 |
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Sugar Beach Resort PO Box 2236 Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: (218) 663-7595 Web: www.toftesugarbeach.com Sugar Beach Resort is located on the north shore of Lake Superior and has become a favorite destination of families for generations. Our cabins provide the quiet warmth and beautiful atmosphere everyone seeks for their vacation getaway. |
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| Timberlund's Resort 1645 Croftville Road Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1147 |
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| Trout Lake Resort 789 Trout Lake Road Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 387-1330 |
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| Tuscarora Lodge & Canoe 193 Round Lake Road Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 388-2221 |
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| Windigo Lodge 7890 Gunflint Trail Grand Marais, MN 55604 Phone: (218) 388-2222 |
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