Articles from the June 26, 2020 edition
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Facelift for a queen
Workers from Streeter Masonry replace bricks on the front exterior of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Cloquet this week. The work is part of an expected $510,000 in repairs to brickwork in the... Full story
Part of ex-police officer's suit nixed
Although a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Cloquet police officer against Carlton County Attorney Lauri Ketola and Carlton County earlier this month, the lawsuit is not entirely de... Full story
Police conduct on mind of many
The minute that former Cloquet police chief Wade Lamirande saw the video of George Floyd dying under the knee of a white police officer in Minneapolis, he knew it would blow up in a big way, with... Full story
This week in state history
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this week. June 26 1959 President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II open the St. Lawrence Seaway in an official ceremony in Montreal. The seaway connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean,...
Local events
Wednesday, July 1 Senior Dance at Cloquet VFW 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 with music by Florian Chmielewski. Potluck, $8 cover. 218-210-7793. Arrowhead Library Bookmobile visits Thursday, July 2: Lake Venoah Boarding & Lodging 10:30-11:30am, Proctor...
County jail consultant will cost $75 an hour
The cost of hiring a consultant to help with ongoing jail issues and future plans was on the minds of Carlton County Board of Commissioners members Monday. The cost of hiring retired Tony Mancuso as a general consultant for maximizing space use in cu...
Cloquet's 14th Street changes taking shape
Planning for an upgraded 14th Street corridor includes a new roundabout along with a wide multi-use pathway along the east side of the road from Washington Avenue to Cloquet Avenue. About 20 people... Full story
School ready for a multiple fall scenarios
State officials told schools last week to prepare for three different scenarios in the fall, but they won't hear which one to implement until late July. And even that scenario could change, depending... Full story
Fireworks that 'fly or go boom' not legal
Folks setting off noisy late-night fireworks in the city of Cloquet are likely breaking two laws: Minnesota state statute 624.20 and the city’s noise ordinance. “The short version is anything that gets launched into the air and/or goes ‘boom’ is unla...
Company aware of power blips in area
Minnesota Power was investigating a series of momentary power outages in Cloquet and Duluth this month. On Monday, spokeswoman Kelley Eldien said the power company has received numerous calls about the “momentaries” that last for just seconds but...
Mercy and Essentia hospitals strike a deal
Leaders from Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake and Essentia Health announced that plans for a formal partnership between the two organizations are expected to become effective in early August. As approved by Mercy’s board of directors — which issued a r...
State eases rules on senior facility visits
Peter Cox / MPR News For the first time in months, many Minnesotans in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are being allowed to see visitors face-to-face — at least, with masks on. The M... Full story
Pandemic notes
Hospitals get back to normal Cloquet’s Community Memorial Hospital is open for all health care needs, hospital officials said in a press release, noting that extensive precautions have been taken to minimize any risk of COVID-19, including s... Full story
Our View: Light a fuse on common sense
We love fireworks. They’re loud, illuminatingly spectacular and even inspiring to many, especially on the Fourth of July. Who among us hasn’t gone “ooh” or “aah” over a fireworks display? This time of year brings out a significant number of amateur...
Harry's Gang: There's always room for policing improvements
A few years ago, Cloquet commissioned a police study, which recommended significant changes to the department. A new chief was hired to implement the changes, among other things. Long story short,...
Pine Knot News intern has a lot going on
Hello. I would like to formally introduce myself as the new summer intern at the Pine Knot News. My name is Lexis Gerard, and I am going into my senior year at Cloquet High School. Ever since I was...
State lawmakers need to pass something
Last week, Minnesota legislators ended a nine-day special session with an exchange of offers and pleadings — but no resolutions. No deals were reached on legislation both parties said was necessary, including on reforming police accountability in Min...
Letters to the editor: Masks make sense
After far too many excursions to local stores where I observe the low level of mask wearing and social distancing, I’m convinced that voluntary measures aren’t working, and that we’ll be facing a significant shutdown of our society and economy well...
Letters to the editor: Keep bad news out
I was appalled to see a regular Pine Knot News columnist write in an article about a tragedy that was done by bad policemen. In my 50 years living here, anytime I called law enforcement, the help was swift and professional. These men and women put...
Obituaries: Franklin Theodore Chalberg
Franklin Theodore Chalberg, 82, of Cloquet passed away on June 20, 2020 at Augustana Mercy Care in Moose Lake. He was born to Lawrence and Violet Chalberg on Aug. 18, 1937. Frank graduated from Alborn... Full story
Obituaries: Rodger Harmon Olson
Rodger Harmon Olson Sr., 76, passed away June 17, 2020, at home in Menahga, Minnesota. Rodger was born on April 21, 1944, in Scanlon. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Faith (Pajuoja)... Full story
Obituaries: Kathleen Owen
Kathleen "Kathy Murray" Owen, 69, of Apple Valley passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She was born in Duluth and raised in Wrenshall. Kathy was a 1974 graduate of St. Scholastica in Duluth and was... Full story
Obituaries: Fr. Roland Joseph Antus
The Reverend Father Roland Joseph Antus, 85, of Cloquet went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on June 21, 2020, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. He was born Dec. 11, 1934, in Cloquet, the... 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 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet. Military honors will be acc... Full story
Rhubarb delight
Natalie Swanson shares a recipe from "The New Midwestern Table," a 2013 book of recipes from Amy Thielen. Rhubarb-Lime Icebox Pie Sweet Shortbread Crust Nonstick spray or canola oil 1½ cups fin...
