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  • Willow River was home to archery greatness, and my cousin

    Steve Korby|Apr 28, 2023

    My first cousin Byron Korby passed away Dec.11, 2022. At age 68, I guess it's somewhat expected and understandable, but, truth be told, I don't have that many cousins left on this earth. He was one of my favorites. He died at 74, from complications of Lewy body dementia, a disease with no known cure. He grew up in Cloquet and graduated from CHS in 1966. He was an all-state performer on the rifle team and played trumpet in the award-winning CHS marching band. Byron also graduated from the... Full story

  • Lumberjacks still courting for a win

    Kerry Rodd|Apr 28, 2023

    While wins have been hard to come by in the early part of the season, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys tennis team is suddenly gaining tons of experience after having several earlier matches postponed by weather. This week alone, the Lumberjacks played Hibbing on Monday, then faced Mora Tuesday, followed by Hermantown on Wednesday. They wrapped up the week Thursday against Superior. On Monday the 'Jacks opened play against a stout Hibbing squad with the Bluejackets prevailing 6-1. The lone CEC win... Full story

  • Obituary: Joyce Kozloski

    Apr 28, 2023

    Our sweet and loving mom, Joyce Kozloski, 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. She was selfless, caring and always up for an adventure. We all have so many special memories of fun times spent with her camping at McCarthy Beach State Park, the cabin on Martin Lake and her winter home in Mesa, Arizona. Joyce always had a project going, sewing outfits for her kids growing up, framed... Full story

  • Obituary: Cheryl Rae Juutilainen

    Apr 28, 2023

    Cheryl Rae Juutilainen was born on Aug. 25, 1952, to Charles and Marion (LaVigne) McArthur in Duluth. She grew up close to all of her family in Carlton. Cheryl graduated from Carlton High School in 1970. Following graduation, she was united in marriage to Joe Juutilainen on June 19, 1971, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton. Together they made their home in Cloquet and later moved back to Carlton. To this union they were blessed with two children, Ryan and Krista. Cheryl worked as a waitress... Full story

  • Death notice: Terrance Russell Johnson

    Apr 28, 2023

    Terrance Russell Johnson, 81, of Hermantown passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 in his home. Burial will be in Solway Township Cemetery at noon Thursday, May 11. A luncheon will follow.... Full story

  • Obituary: Kathleen Rose Johnson

    Apr 28, 2023

    Kathleen Rose Johnson, 81, of Cloquet passed away on April 17, 2023, at Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 16, 1941, to John and Emily Hallback in Cloquet. She graduated from Cloquet High School in 1959. She married Dennis Johnson on May 11, 1963. She was a homemaker, and her family was the most important thing in her life. She loved attending all her children and grandchildren's sporting events as their No. 1 cheerleader. She was a lover of all... Full story

  • Obituary: Jacob Michael Thelen

    Apr 28, 2023

    Jacob Michael Thelen, 91, of Virginia died Monday, April 17, 2023 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth. He was born Jan. 15, 1932, in Orr, the son of Valentine and Anita (Anderson) Thelen, and was an honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Jacob married Mary Carol Rasen on Aug. 31, 1957 in Cloquet. They made their home in Duluth, and moved to Virginia in 1972. Jacob was employed as a machinist for U.S. Steel in Gary New Duluth and Minntac. He was a member of a classic car club in Hibbing and the DAV Kolstad Chapter 23 in... Full story

  • Obituary: Evan Powers Thill

    Apr 28, 2023

    Evan Powers Thill, of Cloquet, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 28. Born May 6, 1994, he is survived by his beloved son, Thomas; loving parents, Blythe and Parnell; sister, Aubrey; brother-in-law, Kevin; brothers, Nicholas and Simon; grandmother Judith; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Evan was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Glenda Thill — whose left-cheek dimple Evan inherited — as well as a generation of friends and peers decimated by the ong... Full story

  • Wright/Cromwell news

    Jennie Hanson|Apr 28, 2023

    Salutations, friends: I am now embarking on a journey that I am not looking forward to. As of a few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 triple-negative aggressive breast cancer, so I will be starting chemotherapy and getting a PET scan. Chemo will be once a week after that. I had to give up subbing for now, which hurts, as I love the students and staff and will really miss them. I never imagined I’d get cancer, but I caught it early and it is what it is, so I’m trying to stay positive. Thanks for all the words of encouragement and prayers,...