The second public input meeting will be held for the current solicitation of the IIJA RAISE Grant for the Gunflint Trail Improvement Project at the Schaap Community Center from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

After the tremendous turnout from the first listening session this second session will focus on presenting the first draft of the proposed project. Maintaining the natural and historic qualities of the trail along with vehicular and pedestrian safety improvements were a few of the major items that rose to the surface of comments received during the first listening session.

A zoom option will be available again for those that cannot attend in person. The zoom link will be posted on the Cook County MN social media and website when that becomes available. For those that can’t make that date and time please email comments to [email protected] or call 218-387-3014.

About Cook County, MN

Cook County encompasses the sovereign nation of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; the City of Grand Marais; the Townships of Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder; and unincorporated areas in the easternmost part of Minnesota’s North Shore. Cook County Government values transparency and strives to deliver superior services and programs in a fiscally responsible way. We value the dignity of all County residents and seek to create a community that provides opportunity for all. Many of our offices are in the Cook County Courthouse at 411 W 2nd St, Grand Marais 55604. Other departments and facilities, such as the Airport, Community Center, Highway and Sheriff are located nearby. Call 218-387-3000 or visit: https://co.cook.mn.us