Community
Upcoming Events
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.
Memory Café
Care Partners of Cook County’s Memory Café meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 1-2:30 pm at The Hub. A Memory Café is a casual gathering where people with memory loss and the family or friends who care for them can come together in a safe, supportive, relaxed environment.
More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.org.
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.
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 Tom Toftey: "Jots by Ade...and Tom: Footsteps along Lake Superior"
Minnesota author Tom Toftey will share insights into his latest project, building on the reflections of his father, Ade Toftey, on Saturday, July 18, from 2 to 4 pm at the Cook County History Museum. Ade was a significant figure in local history, known for his involvement with the Cook County Historical Society, his role as editor of the Cook County News Herald, and his long-standing “Remember When” column.
The event is part of the Cook County Historical Society 2026 Speaker Series.
Jo Swanson - Many Hands, One Forest: Caring for the Superior National Forest
Chik-Wauk Nature Center hosts Jo Swanson for a presentation, Many Hands, One Forest: Caring for the Superior National Forest, on Sunday, June 19, from 2 to 3 pm. Jo is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Friends of the Superior National Forest.
More information at gunflinthistory.org.
Reframe Aging Monthly Roundtable
Care Partners of Cook County hosts a reframe aging monthly roundtable on the third Monday of each month from 12:15 to 1:45 pm at The Hub. A specially-selected book of the month serves as a springboard for the discussion. More information is available at carepartnersofcookcounty.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.
Grief Group
Care Partners of Cook County is hosting a grief group on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Care Partners office from 5 to 6:30 pm. Care Partners Executive Director Julie Wilson will facilitate the gatherings. No registration is required. More information 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.
Lutsen Township meeting
The Lutsen Township board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Lutsen Town Hall at 7 pm. More information at lutsentownship.com.
Pull, Plant, Protect the Gunflint Trail
The Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway Committee and the Cook County Invasives Team are hosting Pull, Plant, Protect the Gunflint Trail on Wednesday, July 22. Volunteers meet at the Seagull Lake Community Center for an info session and treats at 1 pm.
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.
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.