Cook Minnesota is located at the intersection of US Highway 53 and MN Hwy 1 in St Louis County. Cook is the western gateway to Lake Vermilion country . This small town is known for resorts, stores, and restaurants—but not necessarily for its growing season. Nevertheless, every summer more than 20 farmers, gardeners, and local food producers meet in the City Park each Saturday morning—rain or shine—for the Cook Area Farmers’ Market . Kelly Dahl serves as president of the market. He and his wife