The Edna G tugboat, is a staple for the Two Harbors community.

In her day she helped iron ore boats make their way into Agate Bay Harbor.

"The history of Iron ore shipping in Minnesota is written in every dent and every crease in the tugs hull," said volunteer Tom Koehler.

The boat was utilized during WWI and was officially retired in December 1980.

The Friends of Edna G group are honoring the tugboat's 125-year history this August with a weekend-long celebration.

"We felt that after 125 years she deserved a birthday party," said Kathy Glenn, member of the Friends of Edna group. "She had one at her 100th but she deserves another birthday party."

The Edna G celebration will take place in Two Harbors on August 28-29. It will include a pancake breakfast, art and essay contests, and musical guests.

To the Friends of Edna G, their little tugboat made Two Harbors what it is, but also America.

"Without her taking the boats in and out with the ore on it, the steel wouldn't have been made machinery, skyscrapers, railroads, bridges," said Glenn.

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