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Cook County and Grand Portage Weather-related closings and delays

Apr 02, 2025 06:38PM ● By Editor
From Boreal Community Media - April 1, 2025

Please send your weather-related closings and delays to [email protected], and we will add them to the list!

For the most up-to-date road conditions, visit 511mn.org

Stay safe!

Oshki Ogimaag Community School - Thursday, April 3
We will have a two-hour delayed start on Thursday, due to weather conditions. Stay safe!

Cook County ISD 166 - Thursday, April 3
Due to heavy snow and the need for time to clear roads, Cook County Schools will have a two hour delayed start on Thursday, April 3rd.   School bus pick up times will be two hours after regular pick up times, and a light breakfast will be available for students.  We will evaluate travel conditions again in the morning so please watch for possible morning messages.

Great Expectations School - Thursday, April 3
Great Expectations School plans to have a 2-hour delayed start Thursday, April 3.  We will reevaluate in the early morning to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

Here's what you need to know:
-       School will begin at 10:10.
-       Buses will run two hours later than their usual schedules.
-       Student drop-off begins at 9:50. Please do not drop students off earlier.
-       Breakfast will NOT be served this morning.

Cook County YMCA
The YMCA will be closing at 6 pm today, April 2.

City of Grand Marais Liquor Store
The Liquor Store will be closing at 6 pm today, April 2nd, due to hazardous weather and travel conditions.

Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic 
Closed at 12:30 p.m. on April 2 due to weather. Dr. Samari will be available for emergencies. 

Johnson's Foods
Closing at 5 p.m. due to the weather. 

Cook County Co-op
Co-op closing at 3 pm today (April 2) due to hazardous weather. We'll re-open tomorrow at 9am. 

Grand Marais Public Library
Grand Marais Public Library will close early today, April 2, 2025, at 5 p.m. due to hazardous weather and travel conditions. We will reopen on Thursday at 10 a.m. 

Cook County Food Shelf - Closed April 2
The food shelf will NOT be open from 4:30-6:30 today.

Hungry Hippie Tacos - Closed April 2
Due to this snowy storm we’re having along the North Shore, both the Duluth + Grand Marais locations will be closed today. Enjoy this spring snow storm!

The Hub - Closed April 2
The Hub is closed today. No meals will be served or delivered. See you tomorrow.

Cascade Lodge and Restaurant - Limited Hours April 2
Limited hours for today, April 2, due to inclement weather for Cascade Restaurant, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Joynes Ben Franklin 
Closed April 2. 

Arrowhead Transit - No Service in Cook County April 2
NO Arrowhead Transit bus in Cook County today. 

First & Second Thrift Store - Closed April 2
The thrift store will be closed on Wednesday due to the forecast. We hope to reopen on Thursday.

Great Expectations School - Closed April 2
Due to the severe weather forecast Great Expectations School will be closed on Wednesday, April 2. Stay safe out there! 

Cook County ISD 166 - Closed April 2
Due to predicted heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions, Cook County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, April 2nd.  All school activities are canceled and the offices will be closed. Please be safe and take care.

Cook County - Courthouse and County Facilities closed April 2
After consulting with Emergency Management and the Cook County Highway Department, the Courthouse and other County facilities will be closed to the public tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2nd.
With significant wet snowfall and high winds expected throughout the day, unsafe travel conditions are a concern. Please stay safe!

Cook County YMCA
The YMCA will have a 2 hour delayed start tomorrow (4/02), opening at 9am. Our child care center will be closed tomorrow.

Violence Prevention Center
The Violence Prevention Center’s office will be closed tomorrow, April 2nd, due to the expected snow storm. Our phone lines will remain open. Stay safe and warm!

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Due to the impeding winter weather all Programs will be closed tomorrow 4-2-2025. Stay Safe!

Angry Trout
Closed April 2.

Birch Grove Community School
SNOW DAY!! There will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2 due to predicted weather conditions. No school for K-5, Saplings or Seedlings. We hope your children get a chance to play outside in the snow while it lasts!

 

 

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