Articles from the June 19, 2020 edition
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Mask appeal leads to mass production
When Gail Van Guilder made her first face mask, she was thinking of the potential danger the coronavirus posed to her family and herself. Now, more than a thousand masks later, her effort to supply... Full story
Frozen Forester bike and run race is on
Not every sports event has been canceled. At 9 a.m. Saturday, July 18, the Frozen Forester Pine Valley Bike and Run is still on at Pine Valley Recreation Area in Cloquet. The event is a fundraiser to... Full story
Our View: Watch that trash; keep parks clean
We couldn’t help but notice that the garbage can at the local skatepark is often overflowing and litter is scattered around the area. At first we feared that the kids using the skatepark were not taking care of the space they (and their skateboard e...
Last Fire Call: Fire chief retiring after 36-year career
As a child, Kevin Schroeder used to tag along with his dad as he headed to the Scanlon fire hall to work as a volunteer firefighter. Schroeder became a firefighter himself, first as a volunteer in... Full story
This week in state history
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this week. June 19 1852 Congress passes a resolution changing the name of St. Peter’s River to a form of its original Dakota name, Mni Sota, or Minnesota. It is translated as “waters that reflect the sky...
Milky Way over the walkway
Local photographer and retired doctor Dan Malkovich shared this enhanced photo of the swinging bridge at Jay Cooke State Park with the Milky Way shining overhead, explaining that he had read about the...
County fair joins pandemic wreckage
There will be no horse races, no midway rides, no cows or goats or pigs or chickens in the barns at the Carlton County Fairgrounds come August, as the county fair is yet another victim of the coronavi...
Cloquet library opens with limited use, new rules
The Cloquet Public Library opened to the public this week. It will remain open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with limited services. Users will be able to browse the collections and check out materials, use library computers by...
Black Bear Casino climbs out of hibernation
Nearly three months after shutting down, Black Bear Casino reopened to the public Monday. It was a wonderful feeling, said general manager Dan LaPrairie. "The vast majority of our Players Club... Full story
Support pours in after Book Barn bombing
When vandals blew up a firework in the Jadeke family's free Book Barn earlier this month, Sarah Jadeke took to Facebook to express her disappointment. The explosion ruined all of the children's books...
Clinics open to business as usual
Community Memorial Hospital and CMH Raiter Family Clinic are open and back to operating at nearly 100 percent, while following all necessary guidelines to ensure the safety of patients and staff, officials said this week. Patients are strongly...
I-35 closures in Scanlon coming
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will have closures on Interstate 35 southbound at Minnesota State Highway 45 near Scanlon for drain cleaning, guard rail repair and bridge deck work on Monday and Tuesday, June 22-23. The I-35 southbound...
USDA program can help farmers
The United States Department of Agriculture has payment details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program that will help agricultural producers recoup partial losses due to the economic repercussions of COVID-19. Commodities covered include... Full story
School budgets offer tale of two districts
The two districts attempting to pull off a consolidation in the next year showed strikingly different anticipated budgets for the next year. The Carlton and Wrenshall school boards met in regular monthly sessions Monday night via online platforms....
Hockey arenas get some summer love
The dehumidification system in the city’s Northwoods hockey arena — considered too small for the facility for years — is finally being replaced. Cloquet city councilors unanimously approved a bid f...
Harry's Gang: 'Defund police' mantra isn't as radical as it sounds
I have to admit, I really rolled my eyes when people started chanting “defund the police” following the events surrounding George Floyd’s death at the hands of law enforcement. It just sounds crazy...
Letters: Congratulations, seniors
I want to offer my sincere congratulations to our community’s high school seniors graduating this year. Unquestionably, COVID-19 has reshaped every aspect of our society, and education has been among those impacted the greatest. I recognize that w...
Obituaries: Clayton August Kittel
Clayton A. Kittel followed his guardian angel home June 11, 2020, at the age of 97. He was born May 13, 1923, in Nickerson, the son of Bernard and Martha (Thieling) Kittel. Clayton served his country... Full story
Obituaries: David Bruce Westberg
David Bruce Westberg, 70, passed away at home from natural causes on June 13, 2020. He was born on Feb. 2, 1950, in Duluth to Otto and Ardele Westberg. Dave was a 1968 graduate of Falls High School... Full story
Obituaries: Andrew A. Korkala
Andrew A. Korkala, 90, of Cloquet passed away March 18, 2020 at Augustana Care in Moose Lake. He was born Oct. 4, 1929 in Revonlahti, Finland to Eino and Selma Korkala. Andrew served as a sergeant in... Full story
Obituaries: Phyllis Eileen Pajari
Phyllis Eileen Pajari, 79, of Cloquet passed away April 7, 2020, in her home. She was born on May 18, 1940 in Duluth. Phyllis graduated from Cloquet High School in 1958. She was employed at Conwed... Full story
Obituaries: Roland Ferdinand Kunze
Roland Ferdinand Kunze, 96, of Cloquet died June 8, 2020, while under hospice care. He was born July 25, 1923 in Cloquet to Carl and Rose (Roy) Kunze. Roland attended school at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Cloquet High School, graduating in... Full story
Death Notices
Walfred “Bud” Esala, 93 and Jennie Esala, 94 of Cloquet passed away April 29, 2019, and October 28, 2019 respectively. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet. Military honors will be acco... Full story
Going out: What's open?
BARNUM The Chickadee Coffeehouse & Deli 3691 Alan Syverson Drive, Barnum 218-389-4444 Curbside pickup, takeout, delivery for Barnum residents Indoor & outdoor dining, first-come, first-serve Lazy Bear Grill 3696 Main Street, Barnum 218-389-6991... Full story
Happy father's day
Artists were back this month and sent us their renderings of their fathers after we asked for them last week. If you still want to send in your artwork, take a picture and email it to...
