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Visit CuyunaLakes.com or call 218-546-8131 Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide | 2020 29 The small company that is BIG on SERVICE! CALL US TODAY (218)546-5200 Our promise to you: “Dependable weekly garbage service at a reasonable rate.” customerservice@rangedisposal.com www.rangedisposal.com Family Owned & Operated Since 1976 Alan & Rochelle Woods, Jim & Shellie Wynn Got Trash? We’ve Got Trucks! And we would love to work for you. Seasonal Rates Are Available Try one of our 40, 60 or 90 Gallon refuse carts on for size. MILFORD MINE MEMORIAL PARK Milford Mine Memorial Park features natural and man-made habitat that was transformed into a recreation area to be enjoyed by area residents and visitors. It is a humble attempt to preserve the memory 41 miners killed on February 5, 1924, in underground tunnels after a nearby lake flooded the mine. Located in Crosby west of Highway 6 and south of County Highway 30, between Island and Milford lakes, http://crowwing.us/ DocumentCenter/View/6468 CUYUNA IRON RANGE HERITAGE NETWORK Research the history of the Cuyuna Range or trace your family heritage with the assistance of knowledgeable staff. Historical books are available for purchase, located in the basement of Crosby’s Unity Bank on Main Street, 218-545-1166 – www.cuyunahistory.org CUYUNA RANGE HISTORICAL MUSEUM This museum is in the old Soo Line Depot at 101 First Street N.E. in Crosby and features many artifacts of local history. Named in “Ripleys Believe It or Not” as the only depot in the world where the trains came in but never went past, 218- 546-6178 – www.cuyunahistory.org MAN HIGH The first small step of manned space exploration was launched from the Portsmouth Mine in Crosby on August 19, 1957. Near the trail parking area overlooking the lake is signage depicting the adventure. Air Force Major Dr. David Simons rose above the earth 101,516 feet to become the first successful manned space flight in history. Dr. Simons provided the scientific research that would one day enable Neil Armstrong to step onto the surface of the moon and declare “. . . one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” TRAIL-A-SLED AND SCORPION SNOWMOBILES In 1959, the communities of Crosby and Ironton were in decline, still reeling after losing hundreds of iron ore mining jobs. Three men had come together, not to build a snowmobile powerhouse, but to simply survive. Incorporated in 1959, Trail-A-Sled, Inc. quickly grew to elite status among snowmobile manufacturers during the heady 1960s when rising public demand for these innovative little machines was creating an entirely new industry. Along the way, Trail-A-Sled, Inc. and its subsequent firm Scorpion, Inc. built an industry-leading reputation for quality, dependability and design, becoming the second largest domestic manufacturer of snowmobiles and a leading employer in central Minnesota’s beautiful Cuyuna Lakes region. By March of 1978 the firm was sold to long-time rival Arctic Enterprises. The CrosbyIronton facility was closed in March 1980. Nowadays, Scorpion snowmobiles continue to capture the imagination of vintage hobbyists throughout the world, and the annual Scorpion Homecoming gathering in February attracts hundreds of enthusiasts to Crosby, the birthplace of Trail-A-Sled, Inc. and Scorpion snowmobiles.

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Country Inn Deerwood With its charming décor and comfortable amenities, the Country Inn Deerwood, conveniently located in the Cuyuna Lakes Area, provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere sure to please business and leisure travelers alike.

Our Guest Services Include: • Free High Speed Wireless Internet • Indoor Pool & Hot Tub • Complimentary

Light & Healthy Breakfast • Computer in lobby for guest use • Guest Laundry • Outdoor Gas Grill • Freshly baked Heggies Pizza’s • Bike wash station • Pet Friendly • Complimentary outdoor parking • Boat Trailer and Truck Parking • Kids 18 & under stay free with an adult • Packages available for outdoor enthusiasts

Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide | 2020 Visit CuyunaLakes.com or call 218-546-8131 23884 Front Street | P.O. Box 250 | Deerwood, Minnesota 56444 Reservations: 877-534-3303 | Phone: 218-534-3101 | Fax: 218-534-3685 www.countryinndeerwood.com