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Superior has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. 

See all the finalists and cast your vote here.

The 3 quadrillion gallons of water contained in Lake Superior inspire all kinds of feelings in Minnesotans. 

"It's god-like and humbling. The range of emotions in this lake go from peace to awe to terror. Lake Superior has a spiritual presence that is restorative, and a beauty beyond words. It's a touchstone for my life, built from experiences kayaking, sailing, watching and listening in all seasons," Lyndon Torstenson told MPR News via its 

From Duluth to Grand Portage, the 189 miles of shoreline belonging to Minnesota is full of vacation spots, trails, beaches, climbing, shipping ports and forests. 

As far as we know, Superior is the only lake who has weighed in personally on our most-loved lake voting, too.

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The Great Lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.

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Fisherman's cabin on Lake Superior, circa 1922.

Lake Superior: 'God-like and humbling'

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