Articles from the August 9, 2019 edition
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Senior dining menu
Arrowhead Senior Nutrition menu for Aug. 9-16: Friday, Aug. 9: Roast beef dinner, cake Monday, Aug. 12: Penne with Italian sausage, fresh fruit Tuesday, Aug. 13: Chicken strip dinner, fresh fruit Wednesday, Aug. 14: Ham dinner or alternative... Full story
On The Mark: Family history runs through our reunions
I've long admired the way some area families are so locally present. Hosting a reunion requires little more than picking a date, sending out the word and preparing food. Since the last Stillwater reun...
Playing hard at the Brickyard
Wrenshall celebrated Brickyard Days last weekend and, judging from the buzz around the activities, the proverbial good time was had by all. The weather, while a bit steamy, cooperated and the...
Wright-Cromwell news
The 13th annual Karl Kalli memorial golf tournament was held Aug. 2 at the Cloquet Country Club. Karl graduated from Cromwell High School in 1959 and his family has honored his memory by holding this...
August is time to shine in 4-H
Thursday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 18, more than 120 youth from Carlton County will showcase their learning and achievements in 4-H at the Carlton County County Fair. 4-H at Minnesota county...
Fair volunteers welcome
The Carlton County Historical Society needs volunteers to help greet visitors, sell items and talk about Carlton County history at its machinery building and log cabin at the county fair in Barnum, Aug. 14-19. Volunteers are also needed to... Full story
Green guy: It's easy to be bee-friendly
Just a few weeks ago on a fine July Saturday afternoon, I had the pleasure of taking part in the Oldenburg’s “Bee Friendly Day.” The event, centered around capturing the importance of polli...
Cloquet senior has sights on going pro
Many of Jonny Dunaiski's peers know him from his work on the volleyball court and during floor hockey season, but one activity rises above the rest. Disc golf is the Cloquet High School senior's main... Full story
Pine Hill in Carlton caters to golfers of all ages
Mark Twain once said: "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Such is the case for Jim and Cassie Barry, who have owned and operated the Pine Hill Golf Club...
Rod's Ramblings: Sights, sounds and smells mark fall sports
A week ago Tuesday morning I woke up to head to my job at WKLK Radio. I walked outside and the air — at 46 degrees — had a crispness about it that I haven’t felt since last fall. It felt refre...
Upcoming Races
Burkholder 5K The annual Kristin Burkholder 5K Walk/Run kicks off Esko Fun Day on Saturday. Race packet pickup begins at the Esko High School sports complex (football field) on Canosia Road at 7:45 a.m. Free kids’ races start at 8:45 a.m. and the 5...
It's permanency for pickleball courts in Cloquet
Anyone who thinks getting older means being less active should visit Cloquet's new pickleball courts on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday morning. Last week the courts at Churchill Elementary/Sunnyside...
Cloquet police chief resigns after being on leave since April
Cloquet Police Chief Jeff Palmer has resigned. According to an email from city administrator Aaron Reeves, Palmer resigned effective today, Aug. 8. Reeves did not say why, but Palmer has been on... Full story
DNR report
Recent reports from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in the area: Scott Staples (Carlton) assisted the State Patrol with an ATV accident in which a juvenile hit a pickup truck while trying to cross State Highway 210....
Bulletin Board
The Carlton County Historical Society needs volunteers to help greet visitors, sell items and talk about Carlton County history at its machinery building and log cabin at the county fair in Barnum, Aug. 14-19. Volunteers demonstrating...
Kettle River festival hangs on
The theme for this year's annual celebration in Kettle River is apt historically and for the event itself: "Ma & Pa Kettle Days Rebuilds After the 1918 Fire." It was the devastating forest fire a cent...
Christian music festival continues to grow in Cloquet
Not bad for a festival borne out of a prayer group with no event organizing chops. Lee Harris was praying and got a “prompt” to start working on developing a festival. A few months later, the fir... Full story
Volunteer highlight
Volunteer Services of Carlton County Pine Knot News Hats serve many purposes, both practical and fashionable, and in times past were an indicator of social status. Today, “hats” can also refer to the many roles we fill. Many will agree that wea...
Classic rides at a classic eatery
Last Thursday evening, the parking lot at Gordy's HiHat was packed with plenty of cars that were new when the local roadside diner opened. But that was nearly 60 years ago ... and now both the cars... Full story
Court dispositions
Following are recent felony and gross misdemeanor court cases resolved in Carlton County Sixth District Court. Arresting agencies are abbreviated as follows: Cloquet Police Department (CPD), Carlton County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Fond du Lac P... Full story
Bird studies came early for Carlton woman
One of the most important things a person can do in their life is to find their passion. Some people spend years experimenting and seeking out their passion, while a lucky few find what they are passi...
Minnesota deer season regulations are released
Hunters can start planning ahead for significant changes to deer season regulations, including a youth deer season that’s expanded statewide, expanded bans on deer feeding and attractants, and other updates related to managing chronic wasting d...
