Week of September 13, 2024
Week of September 13, 2024
Family and friends of Peter Martin continue their efforts to find their missing loved one. But as months have gone by, the number of those who gather on Sundays to search areas on the Fond du Lac reservation has dwindled. This week, looking for more tips and keeping the public aware that Martin remains a missing person case, those friends and family organized a walk along Big Lake Road west of Cloquet, where banners can be found with his picture, stating "Bring Peter Home." Kayla Jackson was...
The Thomson Township board of supervisors followed the recommendation of both residents and an auditor when it voted to pay off a $400,000 loan in its entirety at its meeting Sept. 5. In turn, that vote led to a much less rambunctious adjourned annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10, when residents came together a second time for a final vote on next year's tax levy. Normally a quick meeting with just a final vote on the levy, last month's adjourned annual meeting was contentious following news from...
Students, staff and supporters of Cromwell-Wright School gathered Friday to celebrate progress on nearly $7 million in improvements to the school. The summerlong construction projects marked the first substantive changes to the existing school building since it was constructed in 1995. Work included security updates throughout the building, a new, second competition-sized gymnasium, bathroom facelifts, improved commons areas, and rehabilitation and expansion of the parking lot. The parking lot...
The Sweetly Kismet Candy Store is hosting a hot air balloon festival this weekend. Gates open at 4 p.m. until after the "night glow" display both Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14. The candy store property is located behind the Kwik Trip near the intersection of Highway 210 and Interstate 35. This year's event will include food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, hay rides, a ventriloquist, pilot meet and greet, a candy drop for kids, along with music and lights for the night after dark when...
Hayashi No Dojo in Saginaw offers family-oriented classes for ages 5 to 55, providing children, their parents and grandparents the opportunity to participate in the same judo or jujitsu class. It is very powerful to be a part of a young person's growth as they learn about hard work and standards instilled through family tradition. My school is a place where young and old can challenge themselves mentally and physically in a safe environment. Hayashi No Dojo was established by Gene Esala in the...
After graduating six seniors from last year's team, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls swim team is hoping to reload and have another successful season. "Returning powerhouse seniors are captains Julia Peterson, and Amy Schwoch along with Rilee Durovec in diving," said CEC head coach Rachel Peterson. The Lumberjacks also have a strong group of juniors led by Nattie Butler. Freyja Lopez is a newer addition to the team, but is already making waves as a returning junior. "Rounding out our juniors are...
Entering this season, the Cloquet volleyball team had three straight runs to the Section 7AAA finals, finishing as runner-up each time. If the Lumberjacks are going to the championship game this year, they will do so with a much younger and unproven line up. "We graduated five seniors from last year's team," said coach Heidi Anderson, whose team blanked Moose Lake/Willow River at home on Tuesday. All five of Cloquet's graduated seniors started for at least two seasons with Ava Carlson, one of...
The Esko board approved a trip to Florida for the varsity baseball team. Coach Ben Haugen planned to take 18 players and said the itinerary was still in flux. Two years ago, the team did some practice and scrimmages and had time for touring, including a trip to Cocoa Beach. “The last time we did this, we won the state championship,” Haugen said with a smile. After laughter in the boardroom, Fischer asked if he was promising a repeat. Haugen said it was a hope. The trip is self-funded. The...
The Cromwell/Wright football team picked up its second win of the season Friday by throttling Hill City/Northland 60-8. For the second straight week the nine-man team had strong individual and team performances. "I was very happy with how we performed on both sides of the ball, but especially offensively," said Cards head coach Jeff Gronner. "Our offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage and our backs were able to do a lot of damage on the edge." Cromwell/Wright led 20-0 after the first...
Thursday, Sept. 5 Volleyball North Branch 3 Cloquet 0 Crosby/Ironton 3 ML/WR 1 Carlton/Wrenshall 3 Barnum 2 South Ridge 3 McGregor 0 Boys Soccer CEC 4 Hermantown 1 Girls Soccer Cloquet/Carlton 1 Bemidji 0 Girls Swimming Hibbing/Chisholm 97 CEC 88 Friday, Sept. 6 Football Hermantown 35 Cloquet 6 Esko 56 Proctor 0 Cromwell/Wright 60 Hill City/Northland 8 Barnum 49 Chisholm 16 Deer River 41 South Ridge 6 ML/WR 32 Aitkin 14 Bertha-Hewitt 55 Carlton/Wrenshall 0 Saturday, Sept. 7 Volleyball...
Like many other Carlton County veterans, I take offense at the way some Republican leaders, especially Donald Trump, have disrespected veterans over the years. John Kerry ran as a presidential candidate against George W. Bush 20 years ago. Kerry, a combat veteran who received several military honors, including three Purple Hearts, had his military service falsely discredited repeatedly by Republican “Swift Boat” ads, contributing to his defeat in the 2004 election. In 2015, Donald Trump criticized John McCain’s military service in the...
After watching Tuesday’s presidential debate, we’d like to propose that moderators abide by soccer rules if there is a next one and award “added time” at the end of the debate. In soccer that means extending the game past regulation time to make up for lost time due to injuries, substitutions, disciplinary penalties, arguments and other delays, a common practice. In a debate with clearly defined speaking limits, moderators should have the ability to award added time to a candidate who received less speaking time because their opponent...
Since our eldest son, Doug, died by suicide 17 years ago this month, September has been a difficult time. But it’s also a month that gives me hope, because of how many things have changed since then, nationally and in our own county. Doug’s death was devastating to our family and friends. At the time, things were kept pretty “quiet” about suicide deaths. We really didn’t have much direction on where to go for help or support after his death. It was more of a taboo subject and wasn’t...
Fall sports are in full swing and the $4.9 million Cloquet High School athletic complex is complete. Inside Members Cooperative Credit Union Stadium, the grass football and soccer field was replaced with turf, and the field is wider, making it more suitable for soccer. A brand-new eight-lane track is also wider, and facilities for field sports are also new, including shot put and discus pits. A new electronic scoreboard not only keeps score, it also plays video and music. The bleachers are also...
There are many reasons why people go to the Minnesota State Fair. The food, carnival rides, exhibits, livestock barns, music, educational demonstrations and, of course, people watching, bring nearly two million fairgoers to the fairgrounds each year. But very few get invited to perform on one of the four major stages scattered across the 330 acres of the fairgrounds. Count me as one of them. Doctor Kielbasa, a band with longtime ties to Cloquet and Carlton County, performed two days on the...
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 13-14 Sweetly Kismet Candy Store hot air balloon festival. Gates open 4 p.m. until after the “night glow” display both evenings. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for seniors and kids 3 and older, free for age 2 and under. Check sweetlykismet.com for more. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 Harvest Festival day at the Carlton County Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon Premiere Theatres parking lot in Cloquet. Make a zucchini car, decorate a tote bag, tomato tasting and more. Cloquet’s West End business district will celebrate the...
Arrowhead Senior Nutrition menu Friday, Sept. 13 Chili con carne, tossed salad, ginger snap cookie, muffin Sat.-Sun., Sept. 14-15 Frozen meals available Monday, Sept. 16 BBQ Sloppy Joe, coleslaw, green beans, sugar cookie Tuesday, Sept. 17 Chicken broccoli bake, applesauce, gelatin & topping Wednesday, Sept. 18 Lasagna, tossed salad, brownie Thursday, Sept. 19 Ham balls (or alternative entree, call 24 hours ahead), mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chocolate pudding & topping Friday, Sept. 20 Chicken pasta salad, Honeycrisp apple, yogurt...
