Articles from the March 29, 2019 edition
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Get the scoop on Document Spring11
The snow is melting fast, which can mean only one thing in Carlton County. (Hint: it’s not flooding. Although maybe flooding is part of the picture … literally.) It’s time to “document spring,...
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Farms play an important role in water quality
It's finally springtime and, after a long winter, many people want to get outside and get busy with outdoor projects. That includes local farmers. For them, spring means that after a long winter of... Full story
Man leads deputies on high-speed chase through Aitkin, Carlton Counties
A Minneapolis man was arrested March 21 after leading sheriff department deputies from Aitken and Carlton Counties on a high-speed chase that ended just west of Interstate 35. Derrick James Holmes,...
Businesses invited to help reduce mental illness stigma
A local coalition working to eliminate stigma around mental illness is inviting more businesses to get involved in this important cause. Northland Healthy Minds is a collaborative of businesses, organizations and residents in Northeastern Minnesota...
There are plenty of options for treatment of back pain
It has been a long winter for many people. Unless you live for winter sports, this time of year can be a challenge for many, especially with all the snow. One of the tasks we are burdened with here in...
Happy Critters Farm comes to the library
Earth Day is April 22, and at the Cloquet Public Library we will be featuring a whole month of events about the environment, food, and sustainability. Below is an interview with Joe Lambert of Happy...
Mental health evaluation ordered for murder suspect
A judge has ordered a mental health evaluation for a man accused of shooting and killing his uncle in rural Carlton County last April. James Francis Montano, 33, of Bayfield County, was arrested in...
How will we survive the summer?
One of the nice things about spring break is that your children are home for a whole week. One of the things that strikes terror in the hearts of parents is that their children are home for a whole...
Are we listening? (Our youth examined)
In the early portion of the sermon given by my pastor last Sunday, he indicated that major depression and suicide in the United States has risen to such a shocking number that we should be calling...
Contest!
It's been many years since I've been surrounded by students in their daytime setting, the high school. And I've only sporadically accompanied singers on the piano. In high school, I'd play the...
If Essentia expands to Cloquet
Rumors that Essentia bought the former Applebee’s site and surrounding properties were not exactly squelched when their public relations officer vaguely told the Pine Knot News that they are evaluating multiple sites for possible expansion. That E...
'Food prepper' is ready for anything Freeze drying food is tasty and nutritious, says Carlson
Laurie Carlson was at loose ends after she finished renovating her cabin a couple of years ago. But then she met someone who told her about freeze drying foods, and she found her new passion. "It was...
Retired chief files new complaint
Former Cloquet police chief Wade Lamirande has filed a new complaint against the department he used to oversee. On Friday, March 22 Lamirande emailed a complaint to Cloquet city councilors, city...
Obituary: Rosemary Levaque Conner
Rosemary Levaque Conner, 97, of Cloquet, Minn. died five days before her 98th birthday, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Inter-Faith Care Center, Carlton. She was born April 1, 1921 in Cloquet, the... Full story
Obituary: Alvina A. Merrill
Alvina A. Merrill, 89, of Cloquet, Minn. went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 27, 2019, after a brief stay in the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born Jan. 14, 1930 in Bowlus, Minn. to... Full story
Search for truth, goodness and beauty leads to God
One of the great things about being a part of the Cloquet community is participating in the different local events and activities that take place throughout the year. This past February I listened every morning to the clues for the Groundhog Day...
Destination ImagiNation goes to state
When the regional Destination Imagination meet was canceled due to predictions of a winter storm last month, the DI statewide organization made an executive decision: they would send every team on to...
Cloquet VFW Auxiliary offers $1,000 scholarship
The Cloquet VFW Auxiliary is offering a $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors who are headed to college. The scholarship is open to all high school and home-schooled seniors. The winning applicant receives the money after first semester...
Historic Scott House: Where history and imagination meet
For some, it’s the region’s best kept secret. For others, the events at Historic Scott House have been creating memories for years. Whether it’s the ever popular Pub Night on St. Patrick’s Day or...
It's all about the arts at the Encore! this weekend
Enjoy two full days of entertainment at the Encore! Performing Arts Center and Gallery in Cloquet. After a full weekend of performances of the County Seat Theater's award-winning production of...
