LUTSEN, Minn. – Lutsen Lodge has burned to the ground.
According to a release from local officials, the Cook County Dispatch was notified of a fire just after midnight on Tuesday at Lutsen Resort.
Staff reported smoke coming from the floor of the lobby area.
Firefighter units from Lutsen, Tofte, Grand Marais, Maple Hill, Gunflint, Finland, Silver Bay and Grand Portage all responded, along with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
The building was completely engulfed.
According to a post on the Historic Lutsen Lodge Facebook page, the building was a complete loss.
“The Historic Lutsen Lodge has been taken by a devastating fire this evening. A total loss to the lodge building.”
Fires also occurred at the lodge in 1949 and 1951.
“The amazing memories made here are in our hearts as we begin the heavy weighted process to (build) back better.”
No injuries were reported.
The Minnesota state fire marshal office is investigating.
