Monday, August 31, 2026

GRAND MARAIS

Empty Bowls and Vital North Foundation Announce Strategic Alliance to Strengthen Food Access in Cook County

Grand Marais, Minn. — Two organizations with a long history of serving Cook County are joining forces to strengthen the community’s food access system. Empty...

Elevated burning restrictions are reduced in northeastern Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is removing Class III burning restrictions in Cook, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties, effective Monday, August 24,...

Dockside Sessions Celebrates a Joyful Inaugural Season on the Grand Marais Harbor

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — Three Wednesday nights. Three incredible bands. A harbor full of friends, neighbors and visitors. And even a few otters swimming...

CCHS Sets Annual Planked Trout Dinner for Sept. 1st, Honoring Centuries-Old Tradition

Grand Marais - The Cook County Historical Society (CCHS) will once again host its annual Planked Trout Dinner and Fundraiser on September 1 at...

Cook County Extension to host Community Climate Leaders Program

Grand Marais, Minn. (07/27/2026)— University of Minnesota Extension is offering a six week program called Community Climate Leaders this fall in Grand Marais. The...

Inaugural Community Baby Shower set for Sept. 19 at Cook County Community Center

GRAND MARAIS — Local early childhood organizations are teaming up to support new and growing families across Cook County with a first-of-itskind Community Baby...

Northwoods Food Project Offers Garden Tour, Preservation Workshops This Fall

GRAND MARAIS — As the late-summer harvest ramps up across the North Shore, local residents will have several hands-on opportunities to sharpen their northern...

Tradition Carries On! The 97th Annual Fisherman’s Picnic

The 97th Annual Fisherman’s Picnic took place from July 30 to August 3, 2026, in Grand Marais, Minnesota. People of all ages flocked to...

Grand Marais/Cook County Airport’s Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast is Back this September

The Annual Grand Marais/ Cook County Airport Fly-in/ Drive-In pancake breakfast will be Saturday, September 19th at the Grand Marais airport. The event runs...

Dock Boy to Bush Pilot: JT McMillion’s Memoir ‘Arctic Circle Dreams’ Takes Readers on a High-Flying Journey

John (JT) McMillion, a Gunflint Trail resident, released a memoir earlier this year of his years as a bush pilot in the wilds of...

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September 29, 2004 - August 21, 2026 Chase Mitchell Dow, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m....