Articles from the July 17, 2020 edition
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Former CCC champion repeats 8 years later
Despite pandemic restrictions and a monster storm last week, the 89th Cloquet Invitational was declared a success and Alex Kolquist its winner. Kolquist won by two strokes over Travis Blais from... Full story
On the Mark: Up north swimming vacation hits the spot
Tired of staying home and not hosting friends and family for meals, music evenings and overnights, my husband and I provisioned our small motorhome and set out for a week in the Northwoods. We'd...
Wrenshall News: Progress at the school
For many families, summer is looking a little different this year. Many camps are canceled along with many of the usual structured activities. For me and my 3- and 5-year-olds, this means that news...
Wright/Cromwell news
The 55th annual Wrong Days in Wright will be taking place this weekend, Friday through Sunday, July 17-19, in Wright with a somewhat scaled back list of events. Wrong Days will start out with the...
Conservation News: Money available to turn yards over to pollinators
Have you heard the buzz? The Carlton Soil and Water Conservation District has been busy helping community members plant pollinator habitat in their backyards. Carlton SWCD recently held its...
Barnum family honored
The Jelinek family of Barnum has been named Carlton County's 2020 "Farm Family of the Year" by the University of Minnesota. Carol and Peter Jelinek purchased an old dairy farm near Barnum in 2001....
State urges vigilance; cases skew younger
Wednesday pressed Minnesotans to stay vigilant to slow the spread of COVID-19, emphasizing personal responsibility and cautioning that the recent rapid increase in new cases will lead to more deaths. They also encouraged families to make plans for... Full story
Super One, Walmart require masks
Two Cloquet grocery stores are now requiring all customers to wear masks or face coverings at their stores here. Super One announced that effective Tuesday, July 14, masks or face coverings will now be required in-store at the following Super One... Full story
Duluth passes mask rule
The Duluth City Council passed an emergency ordinance Monday night requiring masks in many indoor public spaces, joining a growing list of Minnesota cities that have passed similar measures to try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.... Full story
Care facility rules eased
For the first time since mid-March, outsiders will be allowed into Minnesota’s long-term care homes to visit residents. The Minnesota Department of Health put out new guidance Friday that allows residents to designate an “essential caregiver” to vi... Full story
Death notices: Rinks, Nelson
Lynn Mary (Johnson) Rinks of Cloquet passed away in the winter of 2020. A Celebration of Life for Lynn will be held 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 at the family home, 3117 Pine Grove Drive in Cloquet. A full obituary will be published next week in the... Full story
University of Minnesota Extension offering free Food Preservation Webinars
Were you one of the many people that decided to try your hand at gardening this summer? Whether you are a novice or an experienced gardener, or just interested in enjoying the freshness of summer all year long, we invite you to learn more about... Full story
Obituary: Lois Marie Gray, née Unke
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lois Gray, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Lois Marie Gray, née Unke, 90, went to her heavenly... Full story
Obituary: Phyllis Jean Bakka
Phyllis Jean Bakka, 80, of Cloquet passed away July 17, 2020 in her home. She was born Dec. 13, 1939 to Frank and Josephine (Mudik) Kastanek in Staples. Phyllis was employed as the secretary through... Full story
Cloquet to require masks in public indoor spaces
Cloquet City Councilors passed a resolution Tuesday, July 21, that will require face coverings in public indoor spaces. The law will go into effect Saturday, Aug. 1, to give businesses time to put up... Full story
