Articles from the March 25, 2022 edition
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Esko bomb threat part of nationwide threats on March 17
Two schools in Esko and Cloquet were impacted by threats last week, but they weren't the only ones faced with frightening messages on St. Patrick's Day. Law enforcement responded to an anonymous 911... Full story
Racist cellphone chats stun community
A social media message between four teenage boys from Cloquet and Esko that was filled with derogatory statements about Native Americans left many students, parents and district staff reeling in shock last week. It also put Cloquet and Esko on the... Full story
In Memoriam: Plachta loved coaching softball to the end
The local softball world lost an icon last week when Roger Plachta passed away. I first got to know Roger when I coached against him in the 1990s in the Lake Superior Fastpitch League in Duluth. I... Full story
Tradition holds at the Hi-Hat
For the first time in three years of pandemic pandemonium, Gordy's Hi-Hat opened with counter service, with nary a carhop in sight. "The world is back to normal," said Sever Lundquist, the third...
Wrenshall school has water leak
A storm sewer freeze-up caused some minor flooding at the school in Wrenshall Thursday, March 17, forcing the district to send students home at midday because water had collected in the cafeteria. The school was open again on Friday. The Wrenshall...
Committee seeks Fourth workers
The Cloquet July Fourth committee is seeking volunteers to serve on the organizing committee as well as individuals and organizations willing to give their time on any of the dates July 3-5. Anyone interested in being a part of this community... Full story
Sporting goods store to close
Cloquet Sporting Goods announced that it will be closing April 1. The downtown Cloquet store sold new and gently used sports equipment and sports apparel. The store opened in 2020, and operated under the stress of the pandemic for its entire...
FDL primary set for April 5
Enrolled members of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will vote for Reservation Business Council District II (Sawyer) candidates in a primary election scheduled for April 5. Candidates include Daniel G. LaPrairie, Michael J. Diver, Brad...
Man dies in fire in Kalevala
A 60-year-old man died in a recreational vehicle fire in Kalevala Township the morning of Friday, March 18. Law enforcement identified the man as Robert Charles Haufle. A 911 call reporting the fire on the 4900 block of Moline Road came in at 8:01...
Seventy sheep perish in barn fire
Firefighters and deputies found a pole building completely engulfed in flames when they responded at 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. Despite the best efforts of firefighters, the building on the 300 block of Koski Road was considered a total loss....
Obituary: John DuClos "Jock" Morrison
John DuClos “Jock” Morrison, 87, lifelong resident of Duluth, died peacefully with family by his side March 5, 2022. He was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Duluth to John and Grace (DuClos) Morrison. Aft... Full story
Hockey fees could rise as budget boost
Fees for playing on the Lumberjacks varsity and junior varsity hockey teams may increase in the future, as part of an effort by the Cloquet school district to decrease the burden on the overall...
Getting hands on the brain
Seventh-graders at Cloquet Middle School got a hands-on opportunity to study the human brain last week under the guidance of psychology students and faculty from the University of Minnesota Duluth....
Carlton Schools: Budget cut discussion continues
The Carlton school board continued to explore its budget options Monday at its monthly regular meeting. It heard details from the online resource it currently uses to offer students a wider range of e...
Obituary: Luella Corrine (Janson) Linden
Luella Corrine (Janson) Linden, 88, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Cardinal Courts Senior Living in Cromwell. Luella was born March 27, 1933, in Sugar Bush Township to John and Dagmar... Full story
DNR releases details of more Line 3 aquifer breaches
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released details of more groundwater leaks caused by the construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline last year. The DNR has completed its investigation... Full story
Veteran CAFD firefighter is now the chief
The Cloquet Area Fire District has a new fire chief, but he's no stranger. CAFD board members voted unanimously last week to remove the "interim" title and appoint Jesse Buhs the full-time CAFD fire... Full story
DFL delegates endorsed at county convention
Cloquet resident and Esko businessman Pete Radosevich has been officially endorsed as the DFL candidate for House District 11A seat in this year's election, running against Jeff Dotseth, the... Full story
Judges orders mediation in custody case
While arguments continue to be made in the custody cases involving 10 Cloquet children, Sixth District Carlton County judge Rebekah Stumme made her feelings clearly known Tuesday when it comes to how representatives for the adoptive mothers and...
Former cop appeals firing
A Cloquet police officer who was fired by the city in early February hopes to have that decision overturned, after requesting arbitration under the Veterans Preference statute. As that case makes its way through the Bureau of Mediation Services, it...
Bail set in 'road rage' hit-and-run incident
A woman charged with hitting a car and then coming back and hitting one of its occupants made her first appearance in Carlton County Sixth District Court last week. Rebecca Lee Glader, 38, faces seven charges, including three counts of felony...
Guest View: It's always your right to know
Editor’s note: This column was written for Sunshine Week — an initiative by newspapers across the country to shine a light on the need for open government and access to public information — two years ago. This year, Sunshine Week was scheduled for M... Full story
Knot Pining: Change is here, enjoy it
If you use the Cloquet clock, it was supposed to be spring this week. Gordy’s is open. Alas, that rite of spring and harbinger of summer rarely means we get matching weather, even as the conventional calendar says we’ve reached “me... Full story
State slips from Esko's grasp
A slow second half for the Esko boys basketball team allowed Pequot Lakes just enough time to pick up a come-from-behind win in the Section 7AA boys championship game last Thursday night. The Patriots... Full story
Korby's Connections: Memorial spurs a host of memories
At Cloquet coach Rol Bromberg's recent visitation at Nelson Funeral Care, I was astounded by the preeminent collection of athletic and family photos on display. Undefeated football teams, track... Full story
