Grand Marais is the only incorporated municipality on the northwestern shore of Lake Superior in Cook County, and its county seat. Situated in the northeastern corner of Minnesota, the area was founded along a large marsh, which encompassed about twenty acres in the early fur-trading days, and Grand Marais is French for “great marsh.” The city is situated at the head of a small bay and harbor. At one time, another town, named Chippewa City, was founded on another small bay separated from the harbor by a slight projecting point and a short beach, but Chippewa City dwindled after Highway 61 was built through it, taking up most of its housing area. Grand Marais Harbor is protected by Artist’s Point, a barrier island formed by lava that was connected to the mainland by gravel deposited by lake currents, forming a tombolo. Today, Grand Marais is a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and a regional arts and crafts hub. As the Superior Hiking Trail passes near the city, and the Judge C.R. Magney State Park is nearby, the city’s economy is largely based on tourism today. Grand Marais is just over a hundred miles northeast of Duluth and forty miles southwest of the United States’ border with Canada. The small communities of Croftville and Hovland are located along Highway 61 to the northeast, while Lutsen and Tofte are southwest of Grand Marais, also along Highway 61.
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Maintained by Boreal Access, a non-profit community organization that was formed to bring affordable Internet access, services and support to organizations, schools, businesses and people in Cook County. Member services, a community guide, announcements, and a history of the county are provided.
http://www.boreal.org/
City of Grand Marais, Minnesota
Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, Grand Marais is the county seat of Cook County and its only incorporated municipality. The official municipal web site features a profile of the community, demographics, job postings, board or commission applications, council agendas and minutes, and audited financial statements.
http://www.ci.grand-marais.mn.us/
Cook County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber in Grand Marais, Minnesota is a non-profit membership organization made up of business owners and others in Cook County. Member policies, community and member resources, and meeting schedules are posted, along with a business directory and organizational contacts.
http://www.cookcountychamber.org/
Independent School District #166 is based in Grand Marais, Minnesota, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum through Sawtooth Elementary School and Cook County Middle and High School, each of which are highlighted here, with contacts for the district administration, lunch menus, and an activities calendar.
http://www.cookcountyschools.org/
Cook County is in northeastern Minnesota. The only incorporated municipality within the county is Grand Marais, the county seat. The Grand Portage Indian Reservation is located entirely within the county. The official county site offers contacts for county officials, schedules, and a guide to medical facilities, schools, and businesses within the county.
http://www.co.cook.mn.us/
Maintained by the Cook County Visitors Bureau, the site offers area photographs, promotional video, and a calendar of events within the county, as well as a guide to area trails, maps, governmental facilities and services, attractions, events, guest accommodations, and restaurants.
http://www.visitcookcounty.com/
WTIP North Shore Community Radio
Broadcasting from Grand Marais, Minnesota on 90.7 FM, WTIP is a non-profit station that provides an arena for information, discussion, and expression. Its programs and playlists are posted, along with a calendar of events, regular series and specials, schedules, and podcasts are posted to the site.
http://www.wtip.org/
