Lutsen (/ˈluːtsən/ LOOT-sən) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lutsen Township, Cook County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 220.[3]
Lutsen | |
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Census-designated place (CDP) and Unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() Lutsen Location of the community of Lutsen within Lutsen Township, Cook County | |
Coordinates: 47°38′50″N 90°40′29″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Cook |
Area | |
• Total | 10.69 sq mi (27.69 km2) |
• Land | 10.58 sq mi (27.39 km2) |
• Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 220 |
• Density | 20.80/sq mi (8.03/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP codes | 55604, 55612 |
Area code(s) | 218 |
GNIS feature ID | 657265[2] |
Lutsen is located within the Superior National Forest, on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It is 18 miles southwest of the city of Grand Marais; and 65 miles northeast of the city of Two Harbors. Cascade River State Park and the Superior Hiking Trail are both nearby.
Minnesota Highway 61 serves as a main route in the community.
The Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort is the main economic feature of the community; and is known country-wide as being one of the northernmost ski resorts in the 48 contiguous states. The community is also home to at least four resorts.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2010 | 190 | — | |
2020 | 220 | 15.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] 2020 Census[3] |
All of the county is zoned to Cook County ISD 166.[5]
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County seat: Grand Marais | ||
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