The Cook County Sheriff’s Office reported that a bomb threat was directed at Saturday’s Pride Month event in Grand Marais.

According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, the threat was reported at approximately 10:30 a.m., directed at attendees of the Cook County Pride Celebration, an event celebrating the local LGBTQ community in the popular North Shore tourist destination.

Sheriff’s office personnel responded immediately and conducted a precautionary sweep that determined no active threat of harm. Cook County personnel also consulted the Crow Wing County Bomb Squad, which determined that deputies on the scene did what the bomb squad would have done. The sheriff’s office has determined there is no indication of an active threat or harm to anyone.

The schedule for the Pride event included yoga, crafts, a drag queen story hour, live music, a rally and march, and a free dinner and social hour.

Further investigation will be conducted by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Pat Eliasen.

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