The daughter of a local family, Sabrina Bains, was the winner of the Fisherman's Picnic Grand Prize, a moment that the entire community had been eagerly anticipating. The support was overwhelming on Sunday late afternoon when Paulina Backstrom (pictured above) pulled Sabrina's winning ticket from the Lions Club drum filled with raffle tickets. Sabrina, who lives in California, is the daughter of Satinder (Sam) Bains and his wife, the proud owners of the Marathon gas station and the Blue Water Café.

The excitement generated around the Lion’s Club Fish Toss can’t be understated, and the many hundreds of fans that line the sidewalks cheering on the throwers of fish oooh and ahh at the skill of these nimble athletes, appreciating the one and all, hook, line and sinker.

Fisherman’s Picnic 2025

Check back next week for results of the Fisherman’s Picnic 3x3 tournament

Once again, the annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races, a testament to the Gunflint Trails community's spirit and unity, were held at the Gunflint Lodge harbor on the south shore. This year, the event collectively raised more than $20,000 for the Gunflint Trail Fire Department, a remarkable achievement.

At the August 5 park board meeting, Grand Marais Parks and Rec Director Dave Tersteeg reported that despite mixed weather, with considerable rain at times, the park's revenue remained strong. He noted that the July monthly revenue was practically even compared to 2024, despite a 5 percent rate increase yearto- date, which he considered a dip in occupancy.