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Two Harbors Minnesota Guide

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Location of Two Harbors Minnesota

Two Harbors is a bustling harbor community nestled on the shores of Lake Superior. A wonderful blend of days past and present can be enjoyed here. From April to January you can still watch the "gigantic lakers" as they first maneuver into the harbor at Agate Bay and then fill with tons of taconite.

While visiting the harbor area you will also find the locomotives "Three Spot" and "Mallet", along with the "Edna G." tugboat. The "Three Spot" carried the very first load of iron ore from the Iron Range to Two Harbors for shipment, while the "Mallet" is the largest of all steam powered engines.

The "Edna G." was the last of the working coal-fired steam tugs. Recently restored, it still stands guard over Agate Bay. You will also find the "Two Harbors Light Station" along Agate Bay. She is the last working light station in Minnesota and casts her beacon out onto the "Big Lake," assuring floating travelers of their location.

Present day Two Harbors has earned the reputation of "Trailhead for the North Shore Highlands." One can find trails for foot, train, bike, boat, plane, snowmobile, bike, ski, and even auto, fanning out for exploration among the North Shore Highlands. At days end, Two Harbors is home for reflection, wave watching, agate hunting and relaxing. Whatever your cup of tea, a great adventure awaits you in Two Harbors.

For those heading further up the North Shore -- whether fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, snowmobiling, skiing, camping, hiking, or just relaxing -- Two Harbors merchants can provide all you need for the trip. If you are flying in, Two Harbors Municipal Airport has two runways with one lit for nighttime landings.

If your plans include sailing, power-boating, or fishing for "the big one" on Lake Superior, take advantage of Two Harbors' boat ramps with free parking and launching. Or, let a professional guide navigate the lake for you through one of the area's many charter fishing services. Golfers can keep up on their game with a round or two at Lakeview National Golf Course.

Population:

Two Harbors	1970	1980	1990	2000	1990-2000 Change
Two Harbors	1970	1980	1990	2000	Actual	Percent
Population	4,437	4,039	3,651	3,613	-38	-1.04
Land Area (sq. mile)	3.00	2.75	3.22	3.22	0.00	0.12
Density (persons per sq. mile)	1,479.00	1,468.73	1,133.85	1,120.70	-13.16	-1.16
Housing Units	1,617	1,714	1,660	1,631	-29	-1.75
Households	--	1,610	1,567	1,523	-44	-2.81
Persons Per Household	--	2.44	2.25	2.27	0.02	0.91

Geography:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²). It borders Lake Superior, which contributes the two natural harbors for which it is named, Burlington Bay and Agate Bay.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Demographics:

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,613 people, 1,523 households, and 953 families residing in the city. The population density is 433.2/km² (1,120.7/mi²). There are 1,631 housing units at an average density of 195.6/km² (505.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.06% White, 0.06% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,523 households out of which 29.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% are non-families. 32.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.86.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $37,708, and the median income for a family is $47,113. Males have a median income of $39,712 versus $29,076 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,793. 9.5% of the population and 7.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

History:

The city of Two Harbors is the county seat and a major shipping point for iron ore on Lake Superior; it lies on two little bays, natural harbors, named Agate and Burlington Bays, the ore docks being on the western Agate Bay. Beach sand and gravel here contain frequent pebbles of banded chalcedony called agate. The city was platted in 1885 as Agate Bay, although its post office was known as Two Harbors when established in 1883; it was incorporated as a village March 9, 1888, and as a city February 26, 1907. The townsite of Burlington at Burlington Bay was platted in 1856, first incorporated on May 23, 1857, and later incorporated with Agate Bay as Two Harbors; Burlington had a post office, 1856-62. The first shipment of ore arrived from the Soudan Mine on July 31, 1884. It is the site of the Edna G., a tugboat owned by the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railroad, built in 1896 and named for Edna Greatsinger, daughter of Jacob Greatsinger, president of the railroad; the tug was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 as the only steam-powered tug operating on a Great Lake. Segog, named for developer Ray F. Segog, is one of several additions to the city.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Government:


Mayor	Robin M. Glaser
City Council Member Ward 1
City Council Member Ward 2
City Council Member Ward 3	Daniel Jones
City Council Member Ward 4	Randy K. Bolen Jr.
City Council Member At-Large	Mary Henjum Rosati

Post Office:

United States Postal Service
108 Waterfront Drive
Two Harbors, MN 55616-9998
Phone: (218) 834-3430

Business Hours
Monday - Friday:
08:00-04:30PM
Saturday
09:00-11:00AM

Last Daily Collection
Monday - Friday: 05:00PM
Saturday: 06:55PM

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Map:

Courtesy Google Maps - Click map to zoom or enlarge

From the Minnesota State Highway Map, 2005

Events:

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon	January
In January, about 50 teams with 12 dogs each will take part in the toughest race in the lower 48 states. Mushers in the 400-mile John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon will leave Duluth and travel trails through North Shore communities and checkpoints to Trail Center on the Gunflint Trail and back to Duluth during a 5-day continuous race.
Grandma's Marathon	June
Grandma's Marathon is a point-to-point course run along the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior. The 26.2-mile stretch begins on scenic Old Highway 61, just outside Two Harbors, Minnesota and finishes in Duluth's Canal Park. Enthusiastic volunteers, spectators and live entertainers line the streets to cheer runners on as they stride to the finish line.
Two Harbors Folk Festival	July

NorthShore Inline Marathon	September
Adrenaline will surge on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 7:30 a.m. as the gun signals the start of the largest inline marathon and World Cup event in the U.S.A.! Following the same scenic course Grandma's marathoners have run along for the past 26 years, 5,000 inline skaters will test their endurance in the 11th Annual NORTHSHORE INLINE MARATHON.

Attractions:

3M Museum
Depot Museum
Edna G. Tugboat Museum
Lake County Historical Society
Two Harbors Lighthouse Point & Harbor Museum

Recreation:

Lakes:

Lake Name	Size (acres)	Location	Lake info	Lake Map	Rec Map	Topo Map

Health Care:

Schools:

Lake Superior School District
405 Fourth Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: (218) 834-8205
Web: www.isd381.k12.mn.us

The mission of the Lake Superior School District is to provide for all students; An educational environment which encourages lifelong learning, self-fulfillment and responsible citizenship at home and within the world community.

The Lake Superior School Board

Minnehaha Elementary School
421 7th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: (218) 834-8221
Web: www.isd381.k12.mn.us/MHA/

Two Harbors High School
405 4th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: (218) 834-8201
Web: www.isd381.k12.mn.us/THHS

THHS is a grade 6-12 school with an enrollment of approximately 700 students. The students at THHS experience a unique nine period day that offers a diverse curriculum to meet today's educational needs. Along with a strong academic focus, THHS offers a balanced extracurricular program that will meet the interests of any student who would like to participate in fine arts or athletic activity. Two Harbors opened a brand new high school in the fall of 2005.

Churches:

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 413 6th Avenue Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-2720
Emmanuel Lutheran Church 602 4th Avenue Two Harbors, MN 55616 (Phone: 218) 834-4736
Evangelical Free Church 973 Scenic Drive Two Harbors, MN 55616 (218) 834-2606
First Baptist Church 602 15th Avenue Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-4738
Grace Baptist Church 508 7th Street Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-3255
Holy Spirit Catholic Church 227 3rd Avenue Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-4659
Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness 1235 Shoreview Road Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-5499
Knife River Lutheran Church Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-5172
Living Waters Fellowship Assembly of God 501 7th Avenue Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-4545
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church 2716 Highway 61 Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-5383
Shepherd of The Lake 411 3rd Avenue Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-5345
United Church 531 3rd Avenue Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-4257

Media:

Lake County News Chronicle
109 Waterfront Drive
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: (218) 834-2141
Web: www.twoharborsmn.com

Motels:

Americinn 1088 Highway 61 North Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-3000 Web: www.americinn.com When staying at the AmericInn of Two Harbors, Minnesota, for business or pleasure, you can expect the very best: the best quality, the best service and definitely the best nights sleep with Quiet Nights, Rest Assured.
Country Inn of Two Harbors 1204 7th Avenue Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-5557 Web: www.CountryInns.com

Flood Bay Motel 1511 Highway 61 PO Box 217 Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-4076
Gooseberry Park Motel & Lake Cabins 2778 Highway 61 Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-3751 Toll Free: (800) 950-0283 Web: www.gooseberryparkcabins.com Our Lakeshore Housekeeping Cabins have the modern amenities you'd expect so you won't actually be "roughing it," but you can certainly pretend. Your room, finished with rustic tongue and groove northwoods pine or cedar, is right off Lake Superior's rugged shores, and you'll find picnic tables and barbecue grills exactly where you want them. Your cabin has either a deck or a screened-in porch facing the lake, and the view is only a stone's throw away.
Grand Superior Lodge 2826 Highway 61 Two Harbors, MN. 55616 Phone: (218) 834-3796 Toll Free: (800) 627-9565 Web: www.grandsuperior.com E-mail: info@grandsuperior.com A four-season resort on Lake Superior, North of Duluth, MN. Grand Superior Lodge is located at Mile Marker #37, approximately 3 miles from the second tunnel. Come and stay with us any time of year. The lake, the sky and the north woods are always spectacular--and ready to greet you.

Resorts:

Bobs Cabins on Lake Superior 664 Old North Shore Rd Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-4583 Web: http://bobscabins.duluth.com/ Bob's Cabins is a small, quiet resort on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The amenities and policies we maintain are meant to enhance our guests' experience of the setting while at the same time protecting the natural environment we and our guests value. We are just 23 miles from downtown Duluth, and even closer to numerous North Shore attractions.
Castle Haven Resort 3067 E Castle Danger Road Two Harbors, MN. 55616 Phone: (218) 834-4303
Gooseberry Cabins 3044 E Castle Danger Road Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-3873 Web: www.gooseberrycabins.net E-mail: info@gooseberrycabins.net Gooseberry Cabins is nestled on the North Shore of Lake Superior about 12 miles northeast of Two Harbors, Minnesota. We have 4 summer cabins in addition to 4 units that are open year-round, all of which are housekeeping accommodations. Each unit is on the lakeshore with an uninterrupted view of the ever-changing, magnificent Lake Superior.
Stone Gate Resort PO Box 411 412 Scenic Drive Two Harbors, MN 55616 Phone: (218) 834-3355 Web: www.stonegateonsuperior.com Now open year round, Stonegate on Superior is a small, secluded resort on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior. In a park like setting with tall pine, spruce and birch trees. an easily accessible bedrock shoreline, a flowing stream and the lake, beauty abounds here in all seasons.