December 31, 1925 | Cook County News Herald

Grand Marais, Minn. — Grand Marais has officially appointed Olaf Thorvaldsen to the newly created position of town weatherman. Thorvaldsen will occupy the recently constructed weather observation tower at the top of the hill.

He arrived on the White Bus Line yesterday carrying only a suitcase and moose antlers given to him by his late grandfather. Thorvaldsen will provide a weekly weather column for the Cook County News Herald. Later in the year, the town plans to install radio equipment allowing his forecasts to be broadcast across Cook County.

A bachelor of 49, Thorvaldsen was born to Norwegian immigrants on a farm homestead near St. Paul. He previously served as weather observer in Van Hook, North Dakota.

Residents are encouraged to make his acquaintance if they see him about town. Mr. Thorvaldsen’s first weather forecast will appear in next week’s edition of the News Herald.