1926, ready for use by 1929, and paved by 1940. The section of MN 61 from Hovland to the Pigeon River formerly ran inland, bypassing the community of Grand Portage. The new highway alignment and border crossing were constructed in the early 1960s. The MN 61 expressway between Duluth and Two Harbors was constructed inland in the 1960s. The state then turned over maintenance of the original US 61 between Duluth and Two Harbors to Saint Louis and Lake counties. The two counties then redesignated this section as CR 61 or Scenic 61. Major intersections See also Saint Louis County Road 61: Scenic 61 Lake County Road 61: Scenic 61 Further reading References External links 061 Lake Superior Circle Tour 61 Transportation in St. Louis County, Minnesota Transportation in Lake County, Minnesota Transportation in Cook County, Minnesota