Historic Lutsen Lodge Resort Destroyed by Fire for Third Time

Minnesota's oldest resort, the Lutsen Lodge, was engulfed in flames early Tuesday, marking the third such incident in its 139-year history.

An overnight fire completely destroyed the historic Lutsen Lodge Resort in Minnesota, a landmark known as the state's oldest operating resort.
The fire was reported around 12:30 a.m., with no guests on site and no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Lutsen Lodge has previously been rebuilt twice after fires in 1949 and 1951, maintaining its legacy through its original foundation.
Resort officials have pledged to rebuild the lodge using the same design, updated for current building codes, to continue its long-standing tradition.
The lodge's rich history and architecture, inspired by Scandinavian design, have made it a cherished destination for generations of visitors.