Cook County Attorney Molly Hicken and the Cook County Cannabis Regulation Committee have arranged for two Town Hall public hearings to discuss the proposed Cook County Ordinance 66: An ordinance to regulate cannabis businesses and underage cannabis possession. Community members are invited to attend and voice their opinions.

• Colvill Townhall on August 5, 5:00 p.m.
  2965 East Highway 61, Colvill, MN
• Arrowhead Center for the Arts (ACA) on August 12, 4:30 p.m.
  51 W. 5th Street, Grand Marais, MN
  
  

Cook County will try to livestream the Town Hall events, but since they are not held in the Commissioners Board Room at the courthouse, that is not guaranteed.

To view the proposed ordinance and submit comments, visit www.co.cook.mn.us/cannabisregulation.

WTIP North Shore Community Radio recently conducted an interview with Attorney Hicken on the subject. The article and interview can be found here: https://wtip.org/county-attorney-hicken-breaks-down-proposed-cannabis-ordinance-ahead-of-public-hearing/.

As this is a rapidly developing topic, please stay tuned for further updates.

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