Community
Upcoming Events
Youth Mountain bike team info meeting
The Cook County Mountain Bike Team 2026 info and registration meeting will take place on Monday, May 4, at 5 pm at North Point. This is for people who will be in grades 6-12 in the fall. No experience necessary; no bike required. Registration will be open into August.
Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings
Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.
Connecting Caregivers
Care Partners is offering a new opportunity for caregivers to gather for casual conversation and mutual encouragement. This monthly meeting is open to anyone who is caring for an older friend or family member, and offers a chance to visit with others who share the caregiving journey. Led by Care Partners volunteers Kathy Reeves and Kay Costello, the group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 pm at The Hub. More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.org or 218-387-3788.
Grand Marais City Council Meeting
The Grand Marais City Council meets on the first and third Wednesdays 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.
Friends of the Superior National Forest presentation
The Grand Marais Public Library hosts a presentation with Friends of the Superior National Forest on Thursday, May 7, from 4 to 5 pm. Friends of the Superior National Forest Executive Director Jo Swanson will give a brief history of the forest and explain how communities like Grand Marais are key to ensuring it remains in good condition for future generations.
North Shore Luminescence Glow Show
The North Shore Luminescence Glow Show exhibition will be on display Fridays through May 8 from 1 to 5 pm at Grand Marais Art Colony Studio 21. The exhibition is created by Sawtooth Mountain Elementary kindergarteners, 1st, and 2nd graders. It features artwork inspired by plants and animals that use bioluminescence on the North Shore.
Powwow Trail Returns - 15 Years After the Pagami Creek Fire
Tettegouche State Park hosts a presentation, “Powwow Trail Returns – 15 Years After the Pagami Creek Fire,” on Friday, May 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Martin Kubik, who led much of the Powwow Trail restoration effort, and Tiffanie Ellis, co-founder of the Boundary Waters Heritage Trails, will detail the process of the Powwow Trail restoration.
Seedling trees and shrubs giveaway
Seedling trees and shrub giveaway at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on May 9 at 9 AM.
Chippewa City Church Volunteer Event
Historic Cook County is hosting a volunteer event to help get the Chippewa City Church ready to open for the summer on Saturday, May 9, from 10 am to noon. Volunteers are needed for general spring cleaning, landscaping maintenance, and checking on the progress of last year’s tree plantings. More information, including on additional volunteer opportunities at cookcountyhistory.org/volunteer, or email history@boreal.org.
Grief Group
Care Partners of Cook County is hosting a grief group on the second and fourth Mondays from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Johnson Heritage Post. Gatherings are facilitated by Care Partners staff. No pre-registration is required. More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.org.
Grand Marais Al-Anon Meetings
Monday Night Al-Anon will meet Mondays, at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church in Grand Marais.
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.
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.
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.
Minnesota Paid Leave for Small Business Owners Workshop
The Cook County EDA and Northland Small Business Development Center are offering a workshop covering Minnesota Paid Leave for small business owners. The event is Thursday, May 14 from 10 to 11 AM at Cook County Higher Ed. Registration and more information is available online at northlandsbdc.org.
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.