Who in Minnesota?

In a twist on our usual game of “Where in Duluth?” we instead ask, in reference to the photo above, who in Minnesota? The image above was shot circa 1970 near what is now Elm Creek Park Reserve, a 4,900-acre park straddling Maple Grove, Champlin and Dayton, near Osseo.

On the right in the photo is Gary Lund, former owner of Gary’s Place, a bar in Carver. These days Gary’s Place is Lisa’s Place, where there will be a benefit for Gary on June 1.

But who is that on the left? He is famous enough that you should know.

13 Comments

Paul Lundgren

about 11 years ago

That's a good guess in terms of physical likeness, but this person is much more famous than Rod, and Rod would have been maybe 5 or 6 years old in 1970.

vicarious

about 11 years ago

I don't know, but...sweet Mustang.

in.dog.neato

about 11 years ago

George Hovland.?

spy1

about 11 years ago

Makes sense, his first wife, Annie, was a Gustie.

Beverly

about 11 years ago

I thought I might catch you with the photo's file name, but you have covered your tracks.

Paul Lundgren

about 11 years ago

Nathaniel has it; it is indeed John Denver. Well done, sir.

numbat

about 11 years ago

That is me. Thank you all for the appreciation.

Ramos

about 11 years ago

Barack Obama?

Bayfieldwis

about 11 years ago

Fantastic! I never knew John Denver had a connection to Duluth. This is good history.

Paul Lundgren

about 11 years ago

Ahem. Not Duluth. Minnesota.

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