A combined approximately 1,000 acres were listed for sale in Cook County recently; the overall value of all Cook County farms and rural land for sale was around $9 million. Cook County ranks 72nd in the Land of 10,000 Lakes for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all farms, rural land, hunting land and other land for sale in Cook County, Lutsen featured the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important contributors to the Cook County economy. Cook County is one of the ten biggest counties in Minnesota (3,339 square miles). It's located in the Northeast Minnesota region of the state.