Update: The fire has been determined to be caused by lightning in recent thunderstorm activity earlier in the week - U.S. Forest Service - July 3, 2026
Below is a listing of activities taking place throughout Cook County on the 4th of July - Boreal - June 29, 2026
Along the North Shore, an easterly wind off of Lake Superior should lead to considerably cooler temperatures • National Weather Service in Duluth • July 4, 2026
Historic races across the BWCA continue today in friendly, unofficial competition.
2026 Lutsen 99er Race Highlights
Ribbon cutting ceremony held at the new Grand Marais Transfer Station
Traveling this weekend? Plan ahead for Grandma’s Marathon traffic and detours
Cook County Mobile Crisis Program will shift to First Call for Help; public open house set for June 17
Cook County Hospital District Meeting Scheduled for June 18, 2026
Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota
Upcoming events at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center
Check for invasive species before buying or selling docks, lifts, boats or other water equipment
Fifth Annual Lutsong Music Festival
Cook County Recycling Center and Budget Shop Closed July 3–4 for Independence Day Holiday
Minnesota Air Rescue Team (MART) BWCA rescue
COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Cook County Community Center July Programs
Tofte Transfer Station Open House, July 2nd 2-5pm
Cook County Coalition of Lake Associations to Sponsor Copper-Nickel Sulfide Mining Workshop
Four renowned North Shore artists explore the theme of connection and migration in upcoming exhibition, Borderlands
Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association to officially unveil new museum-quality exhibits next month
Virtual 'Sound Garden' coming to Grand Marais Harbor Park for 20th anniversary
Letteracy Deck Free and Screen-Free Public Letter-Writing Park Opens June 19
A Summer of Reading, Discovery, and Fun Begins at the Grand Marais Library
Birch Grove Community School Weekly Newsletter
Boreal Community Media