Minnesode 1: The Erickson Family and the Northern Lights Cottage

Legal gambling in Cook County? A buried treasure? The life of Grand Marais couple in the late-1930s.

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Newlyweds Curtis and Adair Erickson moved to Grand Marais in 1937 to begin their new life together. Curtis' job was placing, managing, and maintaining slot machines in any gas station, bar, restaurant, resort, and even car dealerships who were willing to share in gambling profits by having machines located within their establishments. The Ericksons set down roots in Grand Marais and built that cabin we now know as Northern Lights Cottage.  So how does all of this tie into a buried treasure in a Grand Marais cemetery? Listen to Jaye's interview with Curtis and Adair's youngest son, Dean, along with his wife Ann Marie and daughter Katie in our first "Minnesode".

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Photos and Article: https://www.cascadevacationrentals.com/area-info-northern-lights-cottage-history.htm
Northern Lights Cottage: https://www.cascadevacationrentals.com/vacation-rental-home.asp?PageDataID=71339

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