Cook, MN Economic Development Authority

09/05/2026

Fun at the farmer’s market this morning! Congrats winners. 🥇

09/03/2026

Go see what the Chamber is all about tonight (Thursday). Get involved and meet some great folks!

Looking forward to Seeing our Chamber Members Tonight!

09/02/2026

Head out tonight for a movie at Comet Theater! 🍿

🎬🍿 $5 MOVIE NIGHT IS TONIGHT AT THE COMET! 🍿🎬

Need a fun (and affordable!) night out? Tonight’s the night! Join us at The Comet for THE ODYSSEY at 6:00 PM — and tickets are just $5! 🎥✨

Grab your friends, bring the family, get some popcorn, and settle in for a great movie without breaking the bank. ❤️

🚨 LABOR DAY WEEKEND MOVIE UPDATE 🚨

We will NOT be showing a movie over Labor Day weekend. Our movie agent has advised us that it isn’t a good weekend to run a film, so we’re taking the weekend off from movies. Stay tuned for the next movie.

But don’t worry — The Comet will still be OPEN for coffee, shopping, food and fun! ☕️🛍️

☕️🛍️ COFFEE SHOP & BOUTIQUE HOURS

Sunday: 9 AM–1 PM
If there is a movie, we’ll be open later!
⛪️ Eaglebrook Church at 10 AM

Monday: 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday: 9 AM–4 PM
Friday: 9 AM–4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–4 PM

🎬 MOVIE HOURS

Wednesday: 6 PM — $5 Movie Night!
Friday: 6 PM
Saturday: 6 PM
Sunday: 1 PM

We appreciate every single person who chooses to shop local, grab a coffee, see a movie, or simply stop in to say hello. Your support truly keeps The Comet going! ❤️

So come see us tonight — The Odyssey at 6 PM for just $5! 🎬🍿

See you at The Comet! ✨

09/02/2026

Let’s welcome a new dentist to Cook 🦷

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Bill Keute, DDS, to the Scenic Rivers team at Cook Dental Clinic!

A Virginia High School graduate, Dr. Bill earned his bachelor's degree in biology and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota. Throughout dental school, he demonstrated exceptional leadership through his involvement with the Minnesota Dental Association, American Student Dental Association, and international dental organizations, earning both the ASDA Award of Excellence and the International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award.

We're excited to welcome Dr. Bill back home to the Iron Range, where he enjoys fishing, camping, cycling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. His passion for patient care, advocacy, and advancing health equity makes him a tremendous addition to our team.

Welcome home, Dr. Bill!

08/30/2026

☀️🔥 THE COMET’S HUGE SUMMER BLOWOUT SALE! 🔥☀️

Summer isn’t over yet… but some of our prices are! 😍🛍️

We’re clearing out ALL kinds of amazing finds with HUGE summer savings throughout The Comet! Stop in and shop a little (or a lot 😉) because you never know what treasure you’ll find!

👗 Spring & summer fashion
👜 Accessories & jewelry
👟 Shoes
🌊 Lake Vermilion wear
🏡 Home décor
🎁 Gifts & unique finds
…and SO MUCH MORE!

Whether you’re looking for that perfect summer outfit, something fun for the lake, a new piece for your home, or just an excuse to treat yourself—we’ve got plenty to choose from!

✨ COME SHOP THE SALE & SEE WHAT YOU CAN FIND! ✨

And while you’re here, grab a coffee, a bite to eat, catch a movie, and make a day of it at The Comet! ☕🎬❤️

📍 Stop in soon—sale finds won’t last forever! 💫COFFEE SHOP AND BOUTIQUE HOURS:
Sunday 9am-1pm (if there is a movie, open later) Eaglebrook Church at 10am!
Monday 9am-4pm
Tuesday 9am-4pm
Wednesday 9am-4pm
Thursday 9am-4pm
Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday 9am-4pm

MOVIE HOURS:

Wednesday ($5 movie night): 6pm
Friday: 6pm
Saturday: 6pm
Sunday: 1pm

08/29/2026

Shop local. Support local.

A Little Support Goes a Long Way ❤️

This has been one of the hardest years yet for The Comet Theater, Coffee Shop & Boutique — for so many reasons. And financially, we have to be honest: we are struggling.

We truly believe we are still feeling the effects of the flood, and the road to recovery has been much longer and harder than we ever anticipated. We love this little business, our community, our customers, and everything we’ve built here — and we want so badly to keep going.

So today, we’re asking for your support. ❤️

Come grab a coffee. ☕
Browse our fantastic selection of fashion, home décor, gifts, food and more.
Treat yourself to an ice cream cone. 🍦
Come see a movie. 🎬

And this part is especially important: if people don’t come out to see movies, we simply won’t be able to continue showing them. We want The Comet to remain a place where our community can gather, grab some popcorn, watch a great movie and enjoy an experience that you can’t get anywhere else — but we need people in those seats to make that possible.

Every coffee, every purchase, every movie ticket, every scoop of ice cream — it all adds up. And right now, those small purchases make a very real difference to us.

We know there are countless places you can spend your money, and we never take it for granted when you choose to spend it here. Your support helps us keep the doors open, keep our staff working, keep our theater running, and keep The Comet a part of this community.

If you’ve been meaning to stop in, this is your sign. Come see us. ❤️

Bring a friend. Make an afternoon of it. Grab a coffee and shop. Get an ice cream. See a movie. Tell someone about us. Share this post.

We appreciate every single person who has supported The Comet — especially through the difficult times. We’re not giving up, and with your help, we hope we can keep this place going for many years to come.

Shop local. Eat local. Watch local. Support local.
We need you now more than ever. ❤️

08/29/2026

08/22/2026

Great opportunities to work, live and play up north!

We’re hiring in Cook! We’d love to meet you!

Carefree Living of Cook is hosting Walk-In Interviews on Wednesday, August 26th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

If you’ve been thinking about a new opportunity, this is a great chance to stop in, meet our team, and learn more about what a career at Carefree Living could look like for you.

We’re currently hiring:

• Full-Time & Part-Time Resident Assistants
AM, PM & NOC shifts available
Additional shift differential available for PM & NOC shifts!

• Part-Time Cook

• Full-Time Dining Services Supervisor

• Full-Time LPN

No appointment is needed. Just stop in and have a conversation with our team!

At Carefree Living, we’re proud to offer a caring and supportive work environment where our employees are valued and the work you do truly makes a difference.

📅 Walk-In Interviews
Wednesday, August 26th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

📍 Carefree Living of Cook
151 4th St SE
Cook, MN 55723
218-666-0200

Whether you’re looking for a career in nursing, resident care, dining services, or a leadership opportunity, we’d love to meet you!

Know someone who might be a great fit? Share this post with them and help spread the word!

08/19/2026

🏋️ looking to work on your fitness?! Cook Hospital fitness center is open to the public.

08/12/2026

Looking to relocate to Cook? A great opportunity at our local hospital for Director of Nursing. Come work and play — up North! 🩺

NEW POSITION OPENING: We're hiring a Director of Nursing for our hospital nursing services and Emergency Department.

Learn more about this role and apply directly online:
https://cookhospital.org/careers/