Articles from the March 6, 2020 edition
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Wilderness best Chippewa
The Minnesota Wilderness swept the Chippewa Steel last weekend in two tightly contested games at Northwoods Credit Union Arena. Both games went into overtime. On Friday night, forward Lewis Crosby (of... Full story
Death Notices
Tabietha Wiesen, 37, of Cloquet died Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota. A traditional wake was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Fond du Lac Head Start Gymnasium, until the 10 a.m. traditional f... Full story
Obituary: Penny Ann Wait
Penny Ann Wait, of the Eagle Clan, “Bagamaashi” (The calm before the storm), 57, of Cloquet died peacefully Sunday March 1, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospice, Duluth. Penny was born January 20, 1963 in Cl... Full story
Obituary: Dale A. Pearson
Dale A. Pearson, 84 of Carlton died on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in the Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital. Dale married JoAnne Kvamme in 1960 and their 60-year love story inspired everyone around... Full story
Obituary: Ronald Alan Johnson
Ronald Alan Johnson of Cloquet, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice. He was born May 31, 1958 in Cloquet to James and Dorothy (Juola) Johnson. Ron married K... Full story
Health officials confirm first case of novel coronavirus in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed Minnesota’s first presumptive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, health officials announced today. The case is an older adult resident of Ramsey County who recently traveled on a cruise ship wi... Full story
Mother and toddler dead, suspect missing and believed to be armed and dangerous
A Cloquet woman and her 18-month-old child are dead and police are seeking a suspect (who is likely armed and dangerous) after a welfare check ended in the discovery of the two bodies. Police have... Full story
Police find, arrest suspect in double-homicide
The Cloquet Police Department announced that after an extensive search and investigation, authorities have located and arrested Sheldon James Thompson in connection with the double-homicide that left... Full story
Man charged with murder of woman, toddler and unborn child
A Cloquet man was charged in Sixth District Carlton County Court this morning with murdering his girlfriend, Jackie DeFoe, her 20-month-old son, Kevin, and her unborn child. Sheldon James Thompson,... Full story
Health officials confirm third case of COVID-19 in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a third presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, on Tuesday, March 10. The case is an Anoka County resident in their 30s who was likely exposed through contact with... Full story
Agencies prep for coronavirus
Carlton County Public Health and Human Services reported last week that it is working with the Minnesota Department of Health and local partners on planning for a “unified response” to the COV... Full story
