October 2025
Cook County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Nanapush LLC Joint Press Release
Nanapush LLC housing developer Jane Penner and Cook County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Executive Director Jeff Brand and are pleased to announce that the Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) Advisory board has awarded $350,000 to the Norra Skogen workforce housing project in Grand Marais.
Johnson Heritage Post presents “Days to Remember,” featuring artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery (JHP) is excited to announce its upcoming gallery exhibit, “Days to Remember,” featuring the work of Minnesota-based artists Kurt Schulzetenberg and Nelia Harper French. The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will be on display through Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Grand Portage National Monument seasonal hours for the Heritage Center and Historic Depot beginning October 14, 2025
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the Historic Depot and Heritage Center plans to transition to fall hours. The Heritage Center is scheduled to be open daily 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Historic Depot will close for the season.
Pour It Forward: Wine Tasting with Purpose
Online tickets are available for the Cook County Community Fund’s annual fundraising event — Pour It Forward: Wine Tasting with Purpose, scheduled for Tuesday, October 7th, at the North House Folk School.
Statewide youth deer season returns Oct. 16-19
Minnesota offers a perfect opportunity for experienced deer hunters to share their knowledge and traditions with youth ages 10-17 during the statewide youth deer season.
Football team goes 4-0
The Cook County High School Viking football team upped its record to four wins, no losses in its 27-0 win over the Northome/Kelliher Mustangs.
Great Expectations School to host a Fall Fun Run
In 2016 Michael Wardian of Arlington, Virginia won the Las Vegas Rock n Roll Marathon marathon in 2 hours 38 minutes and 4 seconds dressed in a white Elvis Pressley jumpsuits with gold sequins and wearing a black pompadour wig and gold sunglasses.
Grand Marais Students Gear Up for National Walk to School Day
National Walk to School Day is just around the corner!
County County Commissioners highlights for Sept. 23
During the Cook County Board of Commissioner’s Sept. 23 meeting Olivia Bonander was hired as the supervisor of Adult and Home Community-Based Services. Olivia will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Merrissa Chapman.