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Governed by the Tofte Historical Society, the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum operates as an education 501(c) non-profit, dedicated to "the collection, preservation and dissemination of historical knowledge… with specific emphasis on commercial fishing and the more general relationship of early lifestyles to the shore and waters of Lake Superior" (THS By Laws, Article II). With over 400 members and numerous volunteers, the Tofte Historical Society and Museum are growing and well supported.

Tofte Historical Society Board of Directors

Art Fenstad, President
Little Marais, MN

Allan, D.C. Olsen,Vice-President

Tofte, MN

Jim Tveekrem , Treasurer
Schroeder, MN
Elise Rehmann
Tofte, MN
Marland Hansen

Lutsen, MN

Tom Porter

Beaver Bay, MN

Stuart Sivertson

Duluth, MN

Mary Alice Hansen, Emeritus Director

Grand Marais , MN

 

Museum Staff

Don Hammer , Museum Manager

Lutsen, MN

 

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PO Box 2312 • 7136 Highway 61 • Tofte, Minnesota 55615
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