Articles from the April 26, 2024 edition
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Chmielewski: musician, senator dies at 97
Polka celebrity, farmer and retired Minnesota state senator Florian Chmielewski died Tuesday at his home in Sturgeon Lake at the age of 97. He should be buried with his accordion, which he played for... Full story
Earth Day pickup brings lake neighbors together
To honor and celebrate Earth Day, 28 hearty souls met on Saturday morning at the public water access on Eagle Lake in Cromwell for a roadside cleanup. The participants belong to Facebook group known... Full story
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Crucible' offers generational lessons
It felt like the right time to tackle something a little more serious, said Cloquet High School theater director Corey Hunt, and what could be better than a play about the Salem witch trials? The CHS... Full story
Carlton treatment center spared by legislature
A Carlton-based state treatment facility will remain open, after the Minnesota Legislature removed CARE Carlton from a proposal to shut it and other rural facilities down. CARE Carlton employee Tarajee Goorhouse reported to the Carlton County board...
Consolidation meeting postponed
The Carlton school district postponed a planned meeting Wednesday of the Carlton/Wrenshall consolidation committee. Carlton schools announced the decision Tuesday on social media, citing a letter from the Wrenshall school board resetting...
County Commissioner won't seek re-election
In announcing he won’t seek reelection in November, Gary Peterson unofficially kicked off the local election season Monday during the Carlton County board meeting. “It’s time for me to graduate from...
Sewers need upsizing in Esko
The issue of sewer line capacity dominated discussions during the April 18 Thomson Township Board meeting, and threatened to shut down an apartment building project that has been in the planning...
Stop for speeding leads to drug arrests
A couple stopped while traveling through Carlton County earlier this month remained in the local jail this week facing multiple felony charges. Kenneth Sky Quade, 30, of Duluth, and Bethenia Elaine Rankins, 33, of Woodbury, Minnesota, both face first...
CAFD zeroes in on house fire prevention
Jason Eckenberg and Adam Swanson walked through the home of Cloquet resident Ed Enlund on a routine home safety visit Monday. The Cloquet Area Fire District firefighter/EMTs took note of which rooms... Full story
Letter: Keep Carlton schools five-day strong
I am deeply troubled by the recent proposal to reduce the Carlton school week from five days to four. This change was proposed without adequate notification or consultation with parents, and it threatens not only our children’s education but also p... Full story
Letter: Support for new NLA school needed
The Northern Lights Academy is a school district serving students who need special education support for their whole school day. The staff at NLA believe all students deserve the opportunity to become academically successful and socially responsible... Full story
Guest view: Public notice is vital to newspapers, which are vital to communities
Efforts are underway in the Minnesota Legislature to further damage the future of the state’s community newspapers. The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) has proposed last-minute legislation allowing school districts to publish their p... Full story
Guest View: Microchip clinic a true community effort
On April 13, Carlton County Animal Rescue was able to offer a microchip clinic and additional resources in Cloquet's Veterans Park. A pet microchip is roughly the size of a grain of rice which, for do... Full story
Guest View: Let's talk about Electric Vehicles
Let's talk about electric vehicles for a moment, shall we? A few weeks ago I bought a 2022 Kia Niro and I want to share my delight with it and perhaps stimulate some conversation around this new... Full story
Get your art fix at Roundabout
The annual Art Roundabout art tour is a free art festival and staycation road trip rolled into one. Visit any or all of the 14 participating venues in Cloquet, Carlton, Wrenshall and Esko from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, with each displaying... Full story
Volunteer at Cloquet cleanup next Saturday, May 4
The annual Cloquet cleanup runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to do their part in keeping the riverside cleaned up. Meet at the Dunlap Island Park shelter to get your “cleanup zone” along the riv... Full story
FDLTCC free film festival features 'Bad River'
Touted as "the future of indigenous cinema," the Thunder Film Fest offers a free day of indigenous film May 4 at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet. The day begins with a free breakfa... Full story
Radosevich endorsed by DFL
The Minnesota DFL House 11A members endorsed Pete Radosevich as their candidate for Minnesota House at the convention Saturday, April 20. Radosevich was endorsed unanimously to represent House District 11A, which covers all of Carlton County and... Full story
I-35 Atkinson bridge traffic changes start April 29
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be starting single lane closures on both northbound and southbound I-35 at the Atkinson Bridge on Monday, April 29. Traffic will be shifted to a head-to-head, single lane format on the northbound lanes... Full story
Statewide art show in Duluth next weekend
The Artists of Minnesota Spring Conference will be held May 3-5 in Duluth at the Holiday Inn's Lyric Event Center, with many of our own local artists participating. The Artists of Minnesota Spring Exhibit will be open to the public 12-4:30 p.m.... Full story
Volunteers wanted: Be an ombudsman for long-term care
Minnesota’s State Ombudsman for Long-Term Care is calling for more volunteers, especially in northeast Minnesota. With training and direction from the state office, volunteers champion the office’s mission to empower, educate and advocate for the... Full story
Infant immunization rates are down
Childhood immunization rates dropped during the Covid-19 pandemic when many families were unable to keep up with well-child check-ups. Due to this drop in immunizations, health officials have been urging families to get their children back on track.... Full story
New Cloquet track shines in debut
The Lumberjacks track and field teams held their first home meet Tuesday at the newly renovated Members Cooperative Credit Union Stadium. "We've got a great facility," said head coach Tim Prosen.... Full story
Sports Ticker
THURSDAY, APRIL 18 BASEBALL Esko 7 Proctor 3 South Ridge 12 Cromwell-Wright 3 Carlton/Wrenshall 15 Barnum 7 SOFTBALL Barnum 4 Carlton/Wrenshall 3 South Ridge 17 Cromwell-Wright 9 Cloquet 7 Hermantown 2 SATURDAY, APRIL 20 BASEBALL International Falls... Full story
Raptors 8 runs in 8th spell doom for Barnum
For seven innings the Carlton/Wrenshall and Barnum boys baseball teams battled nose to nose. Then, in the top of the eighth inning, all that changed when the Raptors erupted for eight runs and came... Full story
