Events

Growing Up on the Gunflint Trail Book Launch

A book signing and launch reception for Keith Morris’ new book, “Growing Up on the Gunflint Trail,” will be held on Thursday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Johnson Heritage Post.

Trivia Night

WTIP hosts Trivia Night at Up Yonder on Thursday, May 14 at 6 PM.

Tofte Township meeting

The Tofte Township Board of Supervisors meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Tofte Town Hall at 7 pm. More information at toftemn.com.

Hide Week at North House Folk School

North House Folk School hosts Hide Week from Tuesday, May 12, to Monday, May 18.  Featuring different tanning and sewing methods through coursework, evening programs, and Hide Week Gathering Day on Friday. More information and the coursework schedule at northhouse.org.

GES (Great Expectations School) Annual Plant Sale and Pancake Breakfast

All are invited to the Annual Great Expectations School Plant Sale and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 16, from 8 am to 1 pm.

Community Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 16, at the Community Center

The annual community rummage sale will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Cook County Community Center. (Those interested in being a vendor can sign up online at https://tinyurl.com/3h8azvbc or by phone at 218-387-3015.)

Barbara Erickson Memorial Service

The memorial service for Barbara Erickson will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 11 am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. A light lunch will follow the service.

UMD Traveling Planetarium is coming to Grand Portage

The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Traveling Planetarium will visit Grand Portage on Saturday, May 16. The immersive dome theater will be at the Grand Portage Lodge Events Center from 11 am to 3 pm.

Arrowhead Eagles Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization will be held at the Grand Marais/Cook County airport (Arrival/Departure building) on Saturday, May 16, at noon.  A business meeting and social hour will be followed by a roundtable discussion on how to pursue a career in aviation, from pilots to controllers to aviation technicians. The “Eagles” will announce the 2025 winner of their Aviation Scholarships at the meeting. The public is welcome.

More information available from Rodney Roy or Mike Raymond at (218) 387-3024.

Pump track volunteer work event

A volunteer work event for the pump track is happening on Sunday, May 17, at 9 AM at the Cook County Community Center. Volunteers should wear sturdy footwear and bring gloves and water. Lunch provided. More information can be found by contacting Paul Nordlund at 218-370-9020.