Events
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Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
The Cook County Board of Commissioners meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Room.
North Shore Women Veterans Support & Connection Group
Cook County Higher Education is hosting North Shore Women Veterans Support & Connection Group on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The group will be facilitated by Cook County Veterans Services Officer Karen Christianson. No registration is required. More information at myCCHE.org/events.
Grand Marais City Council Meeting
The Grand Marais City Council meets on the second and last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. More information at ci.grand-marais.mn.us.
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.
Drop In Practice - Modern Dance Classes for All Abilities
Drop-in Modern Dance Classes will take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Colvill Town Hall. The classes are designed for adults of all abilities in a welcoming, non-judgmental space. More information is available by email, DropInPractice@gmail.com.
2026 Cook County Emergency Services Conference
The 34th Annual Cook County Emergency Services Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, at the Cook County Community Center. The event brings together a wide range of participants, including local firefighters, EMS personnel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, local law enforcement, dispatch teams, search and rescue, and emergency management. More information available from Cook County Emergency Management Director Mike Keyport:
218-387-3059, mike.keyport@cookcountymn.gov.
First Fridays
North House Folk School hosts First Fridays, a monthly series of community gatherings on campus. Meet on the Commons and the Blue Building each month for activities, speakers, dancing, games, and more at 5:30 pm. More information is available at northhouse.org.
Full Moon Poetry
Drury Lane Books hosts a Full Moon Poetry event from 6 to 8 pm. This is an open community bonfire where all are encouraged to share a favorite piece of prose or literature. Meet just behind the shop on the beach side. More information is available at drurylanebooks.com.
Open meetings for AA, NA, Alanon
The Shepherds Reach Recovery Ministry is hosting open meetings for AA, NA, and ALANON on Friday nights at 6 PM at Cornerstone Community Church. When the weather permits, bonfires will follow the meetings. Open to all.