Community
Upcoming Events
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 through October 29.
Drop In Modern Dance Classes
Drop-in Modern Dance Classes take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Colvill Town Hall, with a rotating cast of teachers: Steph Vos, Rachel Clark, Margaret Johnson, and Lenna Stever-Sobanja. No dance experience needed.
Trivia Night
WTIP presents Trivia Night at 6 PM at Up Yonder on Thursday, October 8.
County Budget Listening Sessions
In September, the County Board set the preliminary levy at 11.98%. County Commissioners want to hear from their constituents before the final levy and budget will be set in December.
Cook County Commissioners will be hosting Community Listening Sessions for residents to share perspectives, ask questions, engage in dialogue, and learn how the budget supports local services and initiatives.
- Thursday, October 8th 7:00 pm District 5 Listening Session, Schroeder Town Hall
- Monday, October 12th 5:30 pm District 2 Listening Session, Cook County Community Center
- Monday, October 19th 5:30 pm District 4 Listening Session, Schaap Community Center
- Tuesday, October 20th 5:00 pm District 1 Listening Session, Hovland Town Hall
- Monday, October 26th 5:30 pm District 3 Listening Session, Cook County Community Center
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.
Basket Week
Basket Week at North House Folk School starts Tuesday, October 6. Basket Gathering Day takes place on Friday. More information and a schedule of events at northhouse.org.
Grand Marais Apple Festival
The Grand Marais Apple Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10.
An heirloom apple tasting and Zoom lecture and discussion with Apple Expert Daniel Busey will be held Friday from 6 to 7:30 pm at Cook County Higher Education.
Saturday:
Pie and apple goodies contest and children’s apple games from 10 am to noon at The Hub.
Orchard Tour (meet at The Hub) from 1 to 4:30 pm.
Locally grown apple tasting and tips from local growers from 5 to 7 pm at Cook County Higher Education.
Rooftop yoga
All-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company each Saturday at 9:30 AM. Registration and more information is available online.
Cook County Market
The Cook County Market is held on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm at The Hub parking lot. The market features local arts, artists, and artisans. More information by searching Cook County Market on Facebook.
"SUPERIOR: A 50-Year Photographic Journey" with Craig Blacklock
The Cook County Historical Society hosts wilderness photographer Craig Blacklock on Saturday, October 10 at 2 pm at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery as part of its 2026 Speaker Series. Craig will share stories and photographs from decades of exploration.
Erik Simula – The Birch Bark Canoe: History, Construction, and Use
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center hosts Erik Simula for a presentation on the birch bark canoe on Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 3 pm. Erik is a Finnish-American birchbark canoe builder, wilderness guide, and writer from Duluth. More information at gunflinthistory.org.
Author Talk with Emily M. Stone, "Natural Connections"
Drury Lane Books hosts an author talk with Emily M. Stone on Saturday, October 10 from 6 to 7:30 pm. More information at drurylanebooks.com.
Grand Marais Garden Club meeting
The Grand Marais Garden Club will meet on Monday, October 12, from 10 to 11:30 am in the lower level of St. John’s Catholic Church. New members are welcome. Garden Club members manage the Rose Garden near the library and provide flowers in planters around Grand Marais businesses. More information from Ranna at 763-242-4248.
County Budget Listening Sessions
In September, the County Board set the preliminary levy at 11.98%. County Commissioners want to hear from constituents before setting the final levy and budget in December.
Cook County Commissioners will be hosting Community Listening Sessions for residents to share perspectives, ask questions, engage in dialogue, and learn how the budget supports local services and initiatives.
- Monday, October 12th 5:30 pm District 2 Listening Session, Cook County Community Center
- Monday, October 19th 5:30 pm District 4 Listening Session, Schaap Community Center
- Tuesday, October 20th 5:00 pm District 1 Listening Session, Hovland Town Hall
- Monday, October 26th 5:30 pm District 3 Listening Session, Cook County Community Center
Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings
Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.
Schroeder Township meeting
The regular Schroeder Township Board of Supervisors meeting is held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Schroeder Town Hall at 7 pm. More information at schroedertownship.com.
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.
Violence Prevention Center open house
The Violence Prevention Center hosts an open house and ice cream social at its renovated office (21 W 2nd Street, Grand Marais) on Tuesday, October 13, from 5 to 7 pm.
Community Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Events
Sawtooth Mountain Clinic has scheduled upcoming community flu and COVID-19 Vaccine events.
- Wednesday, October 14 from 7 to 10:30 am (Lower Level of Clinic)
- Tuesday, October 27 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm (Gunflint Trail Schaap Community Center)
- Thursday, October 29 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (Bluefin Bay Tofte Room)
Vaccine events are by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled at sawtoothmountainclinic.org.
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.