# Planned developments in Cook County, MN

Boardwalk found 210+ planned projects in Cook County, MN in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Grand Marais Planning Commission agenda for Sep 30, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/cook/

## Cook County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 210+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 7 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 30, 2026, Grand Marais Planning Commission |
| Sources we check | 6 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Cook County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 90 | 42% |
| Residential | 52 | 24% |
| Commercial | 32 | 15% |
| Development decisions | 21 | 10% |
| Public and institutional | 14 | 7% |
| Industrial | 2 | 1% |
| Mixed use | 2 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Cook County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Unit Small Scale Lodging Development | Grand Marais, MN | DAT Holdings LLC | Hotels and lodging | 9 units | Approved | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 5-Year Airport Lease Extension for Minnesota DNR | Cook County, MN | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 16-Unit Multifamily Rental Development | Cook County, MN | Vision, Inc. | Apartments | 16 apartments | Seeking approval | Jul 29, 2026 |
| 11-Unit Affordable Housing Development | Cook County, MN | Developer LLC | Residential | 11 units | Seeking approval | Jul 29, 2026 |
| $300K Tofte Shop Salt/Sand Shed | Cook County, MN | Cook County | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 28, 2026 |
| $125K Infrastructure Improvement Project | Cook County, MN | East Bay Holding Co, LLC | Service businesses | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Water System Design and Construction Support | Cook County, MN | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 21, 2026 |
| $1M Gunflint Trail Design Project | Cook County, MN | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 10-Home Bjorkberg Residential Development | Cook County, MN | Hamilton Habitat Inc. | Single-family | 10 homes | Approved | Jul 15, 2026 |
| 60-Unit Residential Development | Cook County, MN | The Heights | Multifamily | 60 units | Early planning | Jul 15, 2026 |
| 1.72-Acre Resort Commercial Rezone | Cook County, MN | Lucky Soul Holdings LLC | Homes and businesses | 1.72 acres | Approved | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 23-Unit Resort Conversion on 5.33 Acres | Cook County, MN | Lucky Soul Holdings | Hotels and lodging | 23 units · 5.33 acres | Recommended | May 26, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 210+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Cook County

- Grand Marais, MN · 9 projects

## Nearby places

- [Lake County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/lake/) · 82 projects
- [St. Louis County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/st-louis/) · 890+ projects
- [Carlton County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/carlton/) · 190+ projects
- [Itasca County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/itasca/) · 160+ projects
- [Pine County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/pine/) · 190+ projects
- [Koochiching County, MN](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/koochiching/) · 55 projects

All places in Minnesota: [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/)

## Questions about Cook County

### What's planned in Cook County, MN?

Boardwalk found 210+ planned projects in Cook County, MN in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the Grand Marais Planning Commission agenda for Sep 30, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Cook County projects come from public meeting records, such as Grand Marais Planning Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Cook County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 18, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Cook County, MN", boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/cook/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count