Articles from the April 2, 2021 edition
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Letter to the editor: Politicians need to change for future
The world changes. Our community or ecosystem changes and our ecosystem struggles to survive today. Gandhi made an observation about the future and suggested that actions taken today affect the future. Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, referenced...
Section 5A: Barnum goes down against fast Upsala
When Barnum met Upsala in the Section 5A semifinals March 24, the Bombers knew they would be facing a team with both athleticism and speed. Barnum fell behind early, but hung around and fell 66-56 to... Full story
GUEST VIEW: Line 3 is 'game over' for the environment
I remember reading about 10 years ago that, if Canada’s tar sands ever go into full production, it will be “Game over for the environment.” The article argued that climate change would be thrown into overdrive. Without energy, there can be no econo... Full story
Golf takes Hudler to far-flung places
Wendy Hudler is one of few Carlton County high school graduates who have played Division 1 college golf and professional golf. Hudler grew up on Chestnut Street just above Pinehurst Park in Cloquet. H... Full story
Big Lake golf course has new owner group
Golf has survived the pandemic, albeit with a few changes in Carlton County the past year. After some pandemic unknowns, the Cloquet Country Club, the Moose Lake Golf Club, and Pine Hill Golf Club... Full story
Public face of community college is retiring
Got questions about Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College? For more than two decades, Tom Urbanski has been the person to ask many of those questions as the lead person for marketing and public...
Wrenshall news: Dress-up days at school
Homecoming week for Wrenshall is coming up next week and despite the differences in its delivery, it will be full of festivities. There are dress up days throughout the week and, given that some...
Wright/Cromwell news
The Farmers Co-op board of directors welcomes Carol Hutar as its newest member. Carol is finishing the term of Birdie Harrington, who recently resigned from the board. The board meetings are at 6...
Band members navigate pipeline protests
In late February, Taysha Martineau walked out of the protest camp she built in a small patch of woods near her home on the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation and knelt in the middle of the road. Elders... Website
County Seat is taking a trip to 'Maine'
The County Seat Theater Company will present the romantic comedy "Almost, Maine" beginning April 9 for live audiences and online from the Encore! Performing Arts Center in Cloquet. The play is...
More Easter coloring pages to come
Wow. We received more than 40 festively colored entries in the Easter Coloring Contest in the past few weeks. Thank you to all who took part. As of presstime, we were still trying to figure out which...
Obituary: Mary Ann Hart
Mary Ann Hart, 88, of Carlton passed away peacefully with her family by her side April 2, 2021. She was born March 10, 1933, the daughter of Albin and Emily Markkanen. Mary Ann was united in marriage... Full story
Obituary: Patricia Ann Dickison
Patricia Ann Dickison, 86, passed away April 4, 2021 at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. Pat was born on Oct. 8, 1934 to Peter and Josephine (Jesse) Shotley in Cloquet. She graduated in 1952... Full story