Photos: A perfect day in Grand Marais, Minn.

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Nighttime over Grand Marais, Minn., from the Pincushion Mountain Overlook. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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A bear cub made an appearance recently in the harbor park along Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Minn. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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The Crooked Spoon Cafe in Grand Marais, Minn. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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The Joynes Ben Franklin store is a popular stop for shoppers in Grand Marais, Minn. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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The lighthouse and western breakwater beacon mark the entrance to the Grand Marais harbor. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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Lunch in the dining room at the Crooked Spoon Cafe in Grand Marais, Minn. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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Fresh fish salad from the Angry Trout Cafe in Grand Marais, Minn. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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Stained-glass window panel from the interior of the Angry Trout Cafe in Grand Marais, Minn. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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Plein air painter Neil Sherman poses next to his paintings at the Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais, Minn. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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Sunrise at Artists' Point in Grand Marais, Minn., a basalt point and popular place for tourists to visit. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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Arriving at the World's Best Donuts shop in Grand Marais just after it opens means a shorter line and warm doughnuts. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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Inside the World's Best Donuts store in Grand Marais. The family business was established in 1969. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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The entrance to the Betsy Bowen Studio in Grand Marais features a mural handpainted by the artist herself. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo

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Wood-block prints by Betsy Bowen on display at her studio in Grand Marais. (Bryan Hansel for MPR) (Read the story) link to this photo