Community

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.

Art Counter Projects

Joy & Co. hosts Art Counter Projects on Thursdays from 3 to 4:30 pm. The activities are a self-guided adventure at the Art Counter with help if required. June will feature Fans and Wheels.

Grand Marais Farmer's Market

The Grand Marais Farmer’s Market is held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 pm at the Cook County Community Center Parking Lot.

Finland Farmers Market

The Finland Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Clair Nelson Center pavilions.

Grand Marais Transfer Station Ribbon Cutting

Cook County, North Shore Waste, and the Cook County Chamber of Commerce invite the public to celebrate the completion of the new Grand Marais Transfer Station at a ribbon cutting and open house event on Friday, June 26, from 10 am to 1 pm. The event will take place at the Grand Marais Transfer Station (75 Eliasen Mill Road, Grand Marais).

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.

Summer Children's Story Hour

The Muffin Man, Kevin Kager, reads his favorite picture on the beachside by Drury Lane Books on Saturdays at 11 am.

2026 Speaker Series featuring Dick Dorr: "Chasing Justice"

The Cook County Historical Society 2026 Speaker Series continues with a talk from former Cook County Deputy Sheriff Dick Dorr on Saturday, June 27, from 2 to 4 pm at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery. His presentation and book, Chasing Justice, navigate the balance between duty and compassion in a rural landscape where every call brought the unexpected.

Film screening: Palestine 36

Cook County for Palestine is hosting a film screening of Palestine 36 on Saturday, June 27, at 5:30 pm in the Cook County Community Center Log Cabin.

Author Talk with Meg Gorzycki, "Remember the Main"

Drury Lane Books hosts an author talk with Meg Gorzycki on Saturday, June 27, from 6 to 7:30 pm. Meg will read segments from her book, Remember the Main, and will be available for discussion and questions after the reading and presentation.

Keith Morris - Growing up on the Gunflint Trail

Chik-Wauk Nature Center hosts artist, builder, woodworker, writer, and master paddler Keith Morris for a presentation, “Growing up on the Gunflint Trail,” on Sunday, June 28, at 2 pm.  More information at gunflinthistory.org.

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.

Community Mindfulness Night

Community Mindfulness Nights are held on the last Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 pm at Two Birds Healing Arts Center. It is a safe place for those worried about the world and in need of self-care.

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.

Ecstatic Dance Grand Marais Pride Dance

Ecstatic Dance Grand Marais is hosting a free-form movement Pride Dance on June 29th at 7 PM at the Cook County Community Center. All ages welcome. More information is available on their Facebook page.

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.