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DULUTH — Like a lot of Minnesota kids, I grew up with books about Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. The books told incredible stories of the man who could fell an entire tree with one swing of ...
Paul Bunyan Land is part of Lakes Country Treasures, a series which takes readers down the back roads of Minnesota and to some of the unique must-see gems of lakes country.
Most people know that Pine River is home to Paul Bunyan’s baby boots, but the town’s particular spot on the Pine River itself ...
Despite Paul Bunyan’s “birth certificate” and the many children’s books that place his birthplace in Maine, ... kids squeal to see one of Bunyan’s giant boots coming through the ceiling.
Paul Bunyan Days kicked off on Friday with an evening fish fry and kids’ parade. Children in elaborate costumes, including Mario, Princess Peach and a pizza delivery truck, marched through crowded ...
Brainerd’s Holly Bergin went 3-0 to win the 110-116 division in girls to be the first Brainerd girl to win a Paul Bunyan title. Brainerd is at Pine River-Backus Tuesday, Dec. 12, for a quad.
The Paul Bunyan Trophy sat beside the Michigan State bench during that game in Ann Arbor, which Michigan won, 33-7. Paul was left forgotten on the field for a half hour before it was finally removed.
The Paul Bunyan statue in Akeley is about 25 feet tall and sits — well, kneels — outside the Paul Bunyan Historical Museum. CATHY WURZER: This week, our Summer Festival Spotlight series takes ...
“Paul Bunyan: The Invention of an American Legend,” by the cartoonist Noah Van Sciver, puts the spotlight on Laughead, who also wrote and illustrated the pamphlet.
Paul Bunyan's Axe is the trophy that goes to the winner of Wisconsin vs. Minnesota. An axe with a 6-foot-long handle, it was commissioned by the National W Club and brought into play in 1948.
Paul Bunyan and the famous “Pancake Man” are slated to ... of the Eau Claire Police Department present to pass out free children’s books as part of the Kiwanis ‘n Cops ‘n Kids Program.
The 26-foot-tall talking Paul Bunyan welcomes visitors to Paul Bunyan Land on Monday, July 8, 2024. Paul greets children by name and has done so since 1950.