Articles from the February 11, 2022 edition
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Hit-and-run charges filed
Charges were filed Thursday, in the case of a hit-and-run crash nearly four weeks ago in Cloquet that police previously described as a case of “road rage.” A 38-year-old Cloquet woman was charged via summons Thursday, Feb. 3, by the Carlton Cou...
The Blue Jean Ball is a blast
After taking a pandemic pause last year, the Blue Jean Ball returned Saturday to rave reviews. The annual Community Educational Foundation fundraiser was modified for the times, of course. People wore...
Esko School Board divided on Covid
In a room packed full with nearly 40 parents and teachers, the Esko school board chose to not alter the district’s current Covid-19 mitigation strategies despite tense discussion between board members at their meeting Monday, Feb. 7. As of Monday, s...
Weather Warms Up For Fun
A break in the arctic weather pattern last weekend meant it was quite comfortable to go sledding at the hill in Pinehurst Park in Cloquet. The temperatures remained mild throughout this week and...
Council fires Cloquet police officer
Cloquet city councilors and mayor Roger Maki voted unanimously to fire Cloquet police officer Laci Silgjord Wednesday night, Feb. 2, after closing the virtual council meeting for more than 45 minutes...
Chamber Home show canceled
The Cloquet Area Home, Business & Sports Show originally set for March has been canceled by the Cloquet Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The affiliated craft show will go on as scheduled, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March... Full story
Latest County Seat show a hoot
The “boo-hiss” melodrama, “The Villain Wore A Dirty Shirt, or, Always Wash Your Long Johns ’Cause It Makes a Lotta Cents,” opens tonight. “It’s a good old-fashioned melodrama that will have audiences of young and old laughing throughout th...
Order free Covid tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com courtesy of the federal government. Go to https://special.usps.com/testkits to order. • Limit of one order per residential address; • One order includes 4 ind... Full story
Weather causes more crashes
The Minnesota State Patrol reported at least two crashes in Carlton County during Saturday’s windy and snowy weather. A Ford Escape driven by Superior’s Benjamin Norbie, 26, ran into a plow truck on Interstate 35 near mile marker 230 in Atkinson Tow...
Institute taking applications
Springboard for the Arts and Racing Magpie announced that applications for the 2022 Creative Community Leadership Institute (CCLI) are open through Feb. 27 for applicants from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native Nations that...
County expands search for jail funding
Carlton County commissioners are hoping the state will come through with close to 10 times the amount of bonding money previously allocated for the new justice center/jail during the new legislative session, as lawmakers decide what to do with a...
Homicide trial preparations underway
Nearly two years after a mother, toddler and unborn child were murdered in Cloquet, the trial of her then-boyfriend is slowly comng into focus. Sheldon James Thompson, 34, is accused of killing Jackie Defoe, her unborn child, and her 20-month-old son...
Safety of children disputed in court
More testimony was offered Tuesday in the child custody case that led to protests in January outside the homes of two women accused of abuse. Sixth District Carlton County judge Rebekka Stumme split the custody cases involving 10 children, five in...
'Beware phone scams,' says deputy
Don’t trust every phone call from an unfamiliar number. That was the message Carlton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Randy Roberts had for Thomson Township residents and the board of supervisors at the board meeting Thursday, Feb 3. According to Rob...
Our View: Choices have consequences
When Leona Johnson spoke out at the Esko school board meeting Monday, it wasn’t the first time a local school board member worried aloud about “discrimination” against children who choose to not be vaccinated or masked missing more school because of... Full story
Harry's Gang: We need police, yes, but we also need police reform
I’ve taught my kids that cops are the “good guys.” That cops can be trusted. If my kids find themselves in trouble, I’ve told them that the police will help them. Of course, most cops look a bit int... Full story
On The Mark: Racism: a persistent American crisis
You may have heard that some school boards and communities in our state are fighting over the oddly named “critical race theory.” Oddly, because if you read what some of the theory’s prota... Full story
Letter to The Editor: Time to ditch Social Security tax
With a $7 billion-plus surplus, perhaps it is time to eliminate the Social Security income tax on retired Minnesota seniors. As a Retired Fire Service member I receive minimal Social Security due to the pension offset. Eliminating this tax is the... Full story
Letter to The Editor: In time of need, Cloquet delivers
When we moved to Cloquet about 30 years ago, we felt we were moving to a nice town. We were wrong. It’s a great town. I recently injured my foot and have found it difficult to get around. A lady who was traveling by when I fell jumped out of her c... Full story
Letter: Help us make a difference in government
There are many clichés, quotes, and rhetoric to last us a lifetime. Of the multitude, some can provide us inspiration and others can leave a sour taste in the mouth; yet I find one that is laced with such potency. This, brought about by the taboo... Full story
Obituary: Eleanore June Huisinger
Eleanore J. Huisinger, 89, of Cloquet, passed away Feb. 2, 2022, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born June 20, 1932, in Gary, South Dakota, the daughter of Nels and Anna (Hanson)... Full story
Obituary: Roy LaVern Martin
Roy LaVern Martin, 89, of Carlton passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born on May 18, 1932 in Nelson to Elvin and Arvella Martin. Roy married Shirley Coen on... Full story
Obituary: Ronald Edward Peterson
Ronald Edward Peterson, 90, of Carlton, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in his home. He was born May 9, 1931, in Glenwood, Minnesota to Harold and Valera Peterson. In 1938 the family... Full story
Obituary: Burton James Shotley
Burton J. Shotley, 90, of Cloquet, passed away Feb. 1, 2022, at Evergreen Knoll. He was born Sept. 9, 1931, in Cloquet, the son of Peter and Josephine (Jesse) Shotley. Burt was married to Claudette... Full story
Obituary: Connie Marie Illikainen
Connie Marie Illikainen, 44, of Esko, passed away peacefully Feb. 5, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. Connie was born Jan. 19, 1978, in... Full story
