We've moved to a temporary location during construction of our new Co-op!
Open 7 days a week

Gathering Hours

Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday - 10 a.m to 6 p.m.

2066 West Highway 61
Located 1 block West of the Forest Service in Grand Marais
Phone 218.387.2503

E-mail us at: info@cookcounty.coop

Co-op Expansion

Click here to learn more

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Wellness Wednesday

Save 10% on all Health and Body Care Products, except sale items. Wellness Wednesday is the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Sign up for the Wellness Wednesday raffle, need not be present to win!

The next Wellness Wednesday is May 15, 2013
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Owner Loan Program-Invest in the Co-op!

Stop by the Co-op or call 218.387.1939 to pick up an Owner Loan Packet.
Thank You!

A special thank you to the following owners for lending money towards the new building project. Owner support ensures the future of our Co-op. We plan to be a trusted source of affordable, healthy, and sustainable products and services for years to come.

Anonymous Loaners
Sue Abrahamsen
Alan and Linda Alexender
Rebecca Bartol
Beryl Lois Singleton Bissell and
William Douglas Christ
Teresa and Marty Borak
Mary Brislance
Mike and Nancy Carlson
Carrie and Chuck Cochran
Ester Derby and Jeffrey Lee
Karen Elvin
Bernie and Milly Gestel
Kim and Burton Carlsted-Gillis
Don and Gerry Grant
Erik and Erica Hahn
Hayes Surveying and Mapping
Barb Heideman and Duane Hasegawa
John Henrickson
Mary and Peter Igoe
Kent Jones and Nick Vavrichek
Jill Levene and Jerry Vanek
Rolf and Layne Lindquist
Dian Rae López
Jeremy López
Anne McKinsey
Hyla and Arnaldo Napadensky
Jackie Odermann
Dave Olsen
Phyllis Parker
Leslie Pedersen
Graig and Diane Peterson
Gail Gresser-Pitsch
Marcy Podos
Ann Possis
Virginia Reiner
Dave and Anne Rogotzke
Donna Roles and Terry Neavin
Bruce Stahly and Tom van Cleve
Jennifer Stoltz and Courtney Johnson
Kathryn Stoltz
Karen Smaby
S.J. Steinhagen
Becky Stover
Russ and Kathleen Viton
Jean Laing-Weber and Jon Weber
Susanne Weber
Tim and Clara Weitz
Jim and Rebecca Wiinanen
Carol Winter and Kirk Dornfield
Organic Consumers Association
Mark & Mary Peterson
Alyssa & Jonathan Hedstrom
Cheryl Larson
Myron Bursheim

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Co-op Catering!

Are you searching for catering for your graduation party or summer events?

Look no further! Check out the Co-op's catering menu below or call us at 218.387.2503.

Deli Catering Menu

Coop Deli has a blog!

Click here to find out what's new in the Deli. Look for recipes and more from Kate Bailey our Deli Manager.

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Owner Loan Program

Growing and Expanding
2012 marks the 36th anniversary of Cook County Whole Foods Co-op. Wow, we have come a long way and continue to grow! As we look toward the future, we need owner support to help build a new 6,100 square foot store on our current site. The larger space will be environmentally conscientious and offer an expanded selection of products, fresh meats, a dedicated customer service desk and a larger more comfortable eating area.

Funding Sources and Uses
The projected cost of the expansion project is $2.25 million. To complete the project we need to raise $600,000 in owner loans in addition to borrowing money from local lenders and the National Cooperative Development Fund. We plan to have all financing in place by August 31, 2012, so we can relocate to a temporary location and begin construction of the new store.

Owner Loan Rates and Terms

Owners may select a rate less than the ones stated here. Lower interest rates help to reduce expenses for the Co-op.
In order to best distribute the Co-op's debt repayment schedule, the Co-op will accept $120,000 within each term length. The 7, 8 and 9 year terms are full. The 5 and 6 year terms are still available.

What if I have any questions about investing?
Talk to either Jennifer or Marietta in the store, or call them at 218.387.1939 or send an email to: jennifer@cookcounty.coop

I’m interested; what do I do next?
Pick up an Owner Loan Packet in the store, or call 218.387.1939 to have a packet mailed.

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Employment Opportunities!

Current Openings:
Grocery Manager
The Cook County Whole Foods Co-op in Grand Marais seeks an experienced Grocery Manager. The ideal candidate will demonstrate successful supervisory experience, buying and margin pricing experience, a passion for merchandising, familiarity with natural and organic groceries, a desire to increase our grocery sales, ability to work within a budget, computer literacy and a contagious desire to work as a team player in a cooperative environment. This is a full time salaried position with benefits. 


Deli Cook
This candidate will carry out the daily production of deli items, prep & stocking of breads, meats and cheeses, and receiving deliveries in order to meet department objectives.

Produce Stocker


Please drop off, send or e-mail an application, resume and cover letter to:
Jennifer Stoltz
Cook County Whole Foods Coop
PO Box 813
Grand Marais, MN  55604
Jennifer@cookcounty.coop

Thanks,
Jennifer Stoltz
General Manager

Cook County Whole Foods Co-op
PO Box 813
Grand Marais, MN  55604

Phone:  218.387.2503 or 218.387.1939

We offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. Awesome discount on groceries
3. Paid time off
4. IRA program
5. Health insurance
6. A fun team and work environment
7. The chance to expand and grow your career

We are looking for the right people to join our team as we look forward to increased growth in our brand new space. 

Stop in at the Co-op and pick up an application.
Click here for application

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Tell FDA: Do Not Approve Genetically Engineered Salmon!
On December 21, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an Environmental Assessment (EA) with a “Finding of No Significant Impact” on the controversial AquaBounty AquaAdvantage transgenic salmon. The FDA action is widely viewed as confirmation that the Obama Administration is prepared to approve shortly the first genetically engineered (GE) animal intended for human consumption in the face of widespread opposition.

FDA says escape is unlikely and that the fish pose “no impact” to the environment.  But each year millions of farmed salmon escape, outcompeting wild populations for resources and straining ecosystems. Any approval of GE salmon would represent a serious threat to the survival of native salmon populations, many of which have already suffered severe declines related to salmon farms and other man-made impacts.  Additionally, the human health impacts of eating GE fish, which would be the first-ever GE food animal, are entirely unknown.

Consider signing the petition to tell the Food and Drug Administration not to approve GE salmon AND, if the Obama Administration insists on approving these genetically engineered fish, it should require the fish to be labeled! More information on this issue can be found at
http://ge-fish.org.

Do you want a place to recycle milk cartons and shelf stable aseptic containers?

Please read the attached information on where you can mail packages of these containers so they can be recycled. Recycle Your Cartons

2013 Board Meetings

Find out what's happening at your co-op, attend a board meeting.

The next board meeting:
Tuesday 23 April, 2013 at 5:30p.m.at WTIP