Articles from the June 10, 2022 edition
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Letter: Gun control laws are well overdue
It's encouraging to finally hear national politicians being willing to talk about passing better gun control laws. I hope it doesn't take too long of a wait. I also hope the willingness is serious and not just because this is an election year and we... Full story
Letter: Potpourri of thoughts on what's happening
Fuel prices: I don’t want to pay any more for fuel (heating, transportation, etc.) than anyone else, but our U.S. society is truly spoiled, and has been since the late 1960s. When I was a small child in the early 1950s, my dad was making a decent b... Full story
Faith: Bringing forward all the beauty within us
Is beauty a religious value? The ancient Greek philosopher Plato spoke of the good, the true, and the beautiful as a kind of philosophical “trinity.” If a thing was good, he said, it was also nec... Full story
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Esko eliminated after strong playoff run
After going undefeated in the Section 7AA tournament, the Esko boys baseball team was eliminated Tuesday, losing 5-0 to Marshall in the afternoon, then 11-9 to Proctor that night. Coach Ben Haugen... Full story
Esko champions double the fun at track sections
Strong headwinds didn't help times, but there were plenty of top local performers in the Section 7A track meet last week at University of Minnesota Duluth. Both the Esko boys and girls teams took top... Full story
Another date at state for 'Jacks
The Cloquet High School boys golf team, the defending Class AA Minnesota state champions, are heading to the state tournament once again. In windy and chilly conditions last week, the boys... Full story
Lumberjacks run ends in Hibbing
The Cloquet Lumberjacks baseball team was eliminated from the Section 7AAA tournament in the second round Thursday in a 5-2 loss to the Bluejackets in Hibbing. After giving up a single run in the firs... Full story
Obituary: Judith Lynn Sortedahl Anderson
Judith Lynn Sortedahl Anderson, 67, of Bynum, Montana, passed away peacefully from pancreatic cancer May 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Harlan Sortedahl, and her younger brother... Full story
Obituary: Mark Allen Wysocki
Mark Wysocki, 64, of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Mark Allen Wysocki was born Sept. 28, 1957 in Grand Forks... Full story
Obituary: Dennis Max Robnik
Dennis Max Robnik of Esko went home to be with Jesus on June 2, 2022, at Evergreen Knoll in Cloquet, three weeks before his 82nd birthday. Dennis was born on June 22, 1940, in Chisholm to Lillian and... Full story
Obituary: Patricia Koski
Patricia “Pat” Koski, 87, of Paynesville passed away May 29, 2022. She was born in San Antonio to H.O. and Bertha Green. A military wife, Pat traveled extensively until she and her family moved to... Full story
Obituary: Rebecca "Becky" Jane Abrahamson
Rebecca “Becky” Jane Abrahamson, 55, of Cloquet passed away unexpectedly June 1, 2022. She was born Nov. 14, 1966, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Jankowski) Prevost. Becky enjoyed spending tim... Full story
Obituary: Shawn Paul Gillette
Shawn Paul Gillette, 48, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2022. He was born July 23, 1973 in Colorado. He is survived by his mother, Delores Gillette; sons, Stephen (Brittney) Gillette and Alex... Full story
Death notices
Celebration of Life gatherings for Mildred Ennen and Craig Stahlbusch will be held at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., respectively, Saturday, June 11 at the Bryant and Jodi Stahlbusch home, 3671 Maple Drive, Barnum. Friends and family are invited to stay... Full story
Kettle River News
Congratulations to all the graduates. The Ma & Pa Kettle Days committee met May 25 to plan for this year’s event, which will be held Aug. 13, so look for more information on what will be happening. I hope everyone will be able to attend the F... Full story
Wright-Cromwell News
Congratulations to the Burnses on their promotions. Brandon Burns (son of Susan Burns) was promoted to lieutenant colonel June 1. He is a pilot with the Alaska Air National Guard. His wife, Dr. Rebecc...
History Mystery
The Carlton County Historical Society wants to know more about the photo above. It is from Carlton, and the children are listed as Nancy Kavanaugh, Allen Soukkala, Perry Coughlin, Karen Curtis, Kathy... Full story
Update: History Mystery family photo solved
Do you recognize this family? Stephen McClellan found this photo in the basement of the former Finnish church at 103 10th St. in Cloquet, now the Alano Club. There are six names written on the back... Full story
