Events

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery present Natural Gestures

The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to present Natural Gestures, a solo exhibition by Emily Donovan, until July 12

Drawing inspiration from the landscape, Donovan utilizes historical methods to forage and procure natural pigments from plants and insects, blending traditional craft with a modern approach to batik.

Fall Tuition Scholarship Applications Due July 6

The Cook County Higher Education Tuition Scholarship Application Deadline for Fall term is Monday, July 6, 2026 by 5 pm. The application and more information can be found at mycche.org/scholarships. Questions can be directed to Lenna at support@myCCHE.org or 218-831-3305.

Nature Presentation Interactions at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center

Weekly nature presentations are held on the front porch of Chik-Wauk Museum (in case of inclement weather, the presentations will be held indoors at the Nature Center) on Mondays at 1 pm. All are welcome.

More information at gunflinthistory.org.

Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings

Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.

Happy Hikers

The Happy Hikers organize a weekly hike on Tuesdays at 9 am.  The July 7 hike will be at the Kadunce River. The group meets at the Cook County YMCA Parking Lot near the tennis courts to carpool or meet at the trailhead. More information is available on the Happy Hikers – Cook Co. MN Community Facebook page.

Up the Trail with Friends of the Boundary Waters

The Friends of the Boundary Waters is hosting a community conversation at Northern Lights Lodge at Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters.

On July 8th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Sam Reed, their climate and conservation expert, will share a candid update on the environmental threats currently facing the Boundary Waters and the broader Quetico-Superior region.

Cook County West End Alanon

The West End Alanon family Group meets each Wednesday at 7 pm at the Lutsen Town Hall.  Alanon is a group that supports friends and family members of alcoholics.  The group welcomes anyone who has been affected by a friend or family member who has a problem with alcohol.

Northern Lotus Meditation

Northern Lotus Meditation takes place on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 pm, with instruction in meditation and room manners at 6:45 pm, at Two Birds Healing Arts Center in Grand Marais.

Sawmill Tours

Sawmill Tours at Hedstrom Lumber are held during the summer on Thursdays at 10 am and 1 pm. Tours are led by Steve Robertson, a recently retired interpreter for the US Forest Service. Tours require a reservation. Reservations can be made at hedstromlumber.com.

Grand Marais Farmers Market

The Grand Marais Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 pm at the Cook County Community Center Parking Lot. The market is operated as a partnership between the Northwoods Food Project, the Cook County Community Center, and Cook County U of MN Extension.