Articles from the March 17, 2023 edition
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Barnum can't get past BBE in Section 5A final
Rayna Klejeski knew she and her Barnum girls basketball teammates had the potential to be successful this winter. But even the Bombers senior superstar was a bit wide-eyed with their results. A... Full story
Kettle River news
Ma & Pa Kettle Days bingo is at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at the senior center. The first Finnish luncheon of the year will be held at noon on April 19 at the Kettle River Senior Center. The Kettle River fire department is looking for volunteer...
Wright/Cromwell news
This month is interesting, as it has several dates that are palindromes, such as 3-2-23, 3-20-23, 3-21-23, 3-22-23. That means they can be read forward and backward and still be the same. Also, the first day of spring is March 20.. Summer weather...
Opera brings thrills and trills
When the Little Opera of the North came to Churchill Elementary School Friday, it wasn't only the professional cast members who performed "The Pirates of Penzance." More than 50 students became part...
New one-act will travel between local showings
The County Seat Theater Company is taking audience members along for the ride, as actors present the community theater's Minnesota festival competition piece starting Friday. "Tracks" is a one-act... Full story
Obituary: Wesley Alfred "Wes" Erickson
Wesley Alfred "Wes" Erickson, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in Esko. Wes was born to Alfred and Alice on April 2, 1935, in Duluth. He graduated from Proctor... Full story
Obituary: Joyce K. Chabot Kozloski
Our sweet and loving mom, Joyce Chabot Kozloski, 97, left this world on March 10, 2023, surrounded by her family. Joyce was the best mom, grandma and great-grandma that a family could ever hope for.... Full story
Obituary: Leonard Lawrence Obeidzinski
Leonard Lawrence Obeidzinski, 94, of Carlton passed away March 8, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Leonard was born Jan. 1, 1929, and grew up in Cloquet. At age 15 he began... Full story
Obituary: Steve Webb
Steve Webb, 69, of Carlton and formerly of Moose Lake, died peacefully March 7, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 14, 1953 in Fergus Falls to Richard and Lillie Webb. At the age of 3, Steve... Full story
Obituary: Janice M. "Jan" Zinter
Janice M. "Jan" Zinter, 83, of Holyoke passed away March 8, 2023 at Essentia Health Moose Lake Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 16, 1939, in New York, the daughter of Leslie and... Full story
Death notice: Kathryn Joy Crotteau
Kathryn Joy Crotteau, 72 of Hermantown, formerly of Cloquet, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center. A visitation for Kathy will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3 until an 11 a.m. service at Nelson Funeral... Full story
Senate GOP blocks infrastructure bill amid pressure campaign on rural Minnesota lawmakers
Last week, state Rep. Spencer Igo, R-Wabana Township, voted with a small group of Minnesota House Republicans to help the DFL pass a $1.9 billion package of infrastructure projects. On Thursday, his counterpart in the Senate — Rob Farnsworth of... Website
Obituary: Alice J. Johnson
Alice J. Johnson, 94, of Cloquet passed away March 18, 2023, at Sunnyside Health Care Center. She was born May 22, 1928, in Cloquet to Lawrence and Violet Johnson and was a lifelong Cloquet resident.... Full story
Obituary: Ryan Keith Nelson
Ryan K. Nelson, 40, of Mound, Minnesota, passed away March 14, 2023. He was born Feb. 11, 1983, in Duluth to Keith and Judy (Mecl) Nelson. Ryan grew up in Esko with his parents and brother, Chad. The... Full story
Obituary: Kathleen Faye Marciniak
Kathleen Faye Marciniak, 83, of Cloquet passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023. She was born on April 17, 1939, to Joseph and Esther Blair. Best known to her family and friends as Faye,... Full story