The historic Lutsen Lodge, a longtime North Shore destination overlooking Lake Superior, went up in flames Tuesday morning and was declared a total loss by Cook County officials.
Social media reacts to the loss of historic Lutsen Lodge after devastating fire
The storied North Shore resort was declared a total loss after a late night fire destroyed the more than 70-year-old building.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
February 6, 2024 at 6:21PM
The wooden lodge was more than 70 years old and replaced another structure that was lost to fire in 1951. No one was injured — the resort was empty amid an unusually warm and dry season.
As the news spread, mourners flocked to social media to lament the loss. Among the first to react were U.S. Sens. Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, both of whom spoke to the number of Minnesotans who hold dear memories of the celebrated red lodge.
Here are some of the reactions:
These Minnesotans are poised to play prominent roles in state and national politics in the coming years.
