Articles from the June 9, 2023 edition
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Suddenly, it's time to think about the Fourth
Ready, set, sparkle. With less than a month until the Fourth of July holiday, Cloquet organizers say plans are in place for a full day of community fun. In Cloquet, there will be a parade and... Full story
Obituary: Pamela Joy Wait
Pamela Joy Wait, 65, of Carlton, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and friends after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter,... Full story
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On The Mark: Wright native is worth celebrating
Often, lifetime residents bring joy, humor and learning to their communities. Two weeks ago, Cromwell-Wright area residents celebrated the life and work of Margaret Webster. Born and raised in...
USG gets social
People of all ages turned out for the USG ice cream social Tuesday, in honor of the local mill's 100th anniversary in Cloquet. There were plenty of young ones eager for frozen treats, face painting... Full story
Legislative session a boon to Cloquet
Minnesota state legislators and Gov. Tim Walz came through in a big way for the city of Cloquet, judging by the list of benefits shared by city administrator Tim Peterson during Tuesday’s council meeting. Top of the list was an increase to Local Gove...
Barnum Spring Fever Days are this weekend
Head to Barnum Spring Fever Days this weekend to find all kinds of fun. The three-day event kicks off today, Friday, June 9, with the annual steak fry 4-7 p.m. and fireworks after dusk. Check out the... Full story
The Great Outdoors month
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota DNR are encouraging Minnesotans to get out in nature and enjoy the state’s outstanding outdoor opportunities by proclaiming June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month. June 9-11 is the annual Take a Kid Fishing weekend, when M...
County art roundabout is Saturday
Get your art fix Saturday by taking part in the Roundabout Art Tour. This northern Carlton County event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10 and features nine unique vendors across northern... Full story
Highway 210 detour in June
Minnesota Highway 210 is closed in both directions between Interstate 35 and Cologne Road until at least June 30. The detour route will take I-35 to Frontage Road to Carlton County Highway 26/Moorhead Road to Carlton County Road 5/University Road.... Full story
Essentia opens up visiting hours
Hospital visitors to Essentia Health won’t be faced with limits on visiting hours any longer. Saying it wanted “to acknowledge the vital role that family and other support persons play in the care and well-being of our patients,” the Dulut...
Esko Class of 2023 did it their way
Although they weren't always the most well-behaved students, the Esko Class of 2023 garnered high praise from school administrators and each other during Friday's commencement for the way they embrace... Full story
Brush pickup underway
The first days of the City of Cloquet-sponsored storm damage brush cleanup have been going well, according to 3-D Construction owner Dustin Follett. On the second day of the cleanup, Follett,...
57 graduate in Barnum
Barnum seniors celebrated their graduation last Friday in the high school gym. In addition to the 57 official high school seniors, principal Jodi Fanth took the opportunity to award an honorary cap... Full story
Army Corps rules in favor of Band on Polymet plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revoked a key permit for the proposed NorthMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, formerly known as the PolyMet project. The Army Corps rescinded the permit, known as the Clean Water Act “Section 4...
Our View: City, region flourish with two vital plants
How fortunate can one town be? That’s a question we can all ask ourselves as Cloquet’s two manufacturing plants celebrate milestone anniversaries in 2023. With the USG ceiling tile plant celebrating its 100th anniversary and the nearby Sappi pul... Full story
Letter: Dotseth delivered for his district
It was disappointing to read a recent letter to the editor that missed the mark so widely regarding a Carlton County bonding project. The letter writer failed to recognize or understand the crucial role Rep. Jeff Dotseth played in delivering funding... Full story
Letter: Still waiting for more on forestry center
With University of Minnesota president Joan Gabel on her way out, people are wondering if the future of her initiative to hand over the Cloquet Forestry Center in its entirety to the Fond du Lac Band is still steaming ahead. I have been following... Full story
Letter: Thank-you to city for brush pickup
I would like to thank the city of Cloquet and the contractor for doing a good job picking up the large brush pile at the end of my driveway. Job well done. Vic Gaines, Cloquet... Full story
Cloquet well represented at State
The Cloquet boys and girls track teams had impressive showings at the Section 7AA meet held at Hibbing High School on Saturday. The Lumberjacks boys team took second place behind Rock Ridge and will... Full story
Esko boys takes meet; county athletes shine
Esko is the Section 7A boys track champion this year after beating runner-up Crosby-Ironton by 10 points. Two Harbors took the girls title with International Falls taking second and also qualifying... Full story
Rebels run the section, return to State
As the defending Section 7A champions, the Moose Lake/Willow River girls softball team had a target on its back the entire season. The Rebels handled the pressure of the compacted season and last... Full story
Esko star leads team to brink of State
Since the days of T-ball, Ben Haugen has been coaching his son, Cale, how to throw, catch, hit and run. Tuesday was evidence of just that. Cale, now an Esko senior and do-it-all pitcher, hurled a... Full story
'Jacks rebound but can't clear Rapids
After a first-round loss to Grand Rapids last week in the Section 7AAA boys baseball tournament, the Lumberjacks responded by pounding out wins last week over Hibbing and Duluth Denfeld. On Tuesday,... Full story
South Ridge title defense hangs on championship sweep
Over the last four years the Section 7A baseball tournament has run through South Ridge. The road this season got a whole lot tougher on Tuesday when the Panthers lost their first game of the day,... Full story
Coach is headed to Fargo
Brett Skinner is headed back to the league where he began his coaching career. After leading the Minnesota Wilderness to a Midwest Division playoff championship in his first season as a head coach, Skinner has accepted the same position with the Farg... Full story
