Articles from the September 1, 2023 edition
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2023 Area High Schools Fall Sport Schedules
Cross Country Carlton/Wrenshall - Boys & Girls Thursday, Sept. 7 at Pattison Park Golf Course, 4 Thursday, Sept. 14 at Pine River-Backus, 4 Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Norwood Golf Course, 4:30 Thursday, Sept. 28 at Hibbing Municipal Golf Course, 4...
Runners get some seasoning at Chub
Local high school cross country runners got a chance to shake off the rust last Thursday with the annual Chub Lake meet, which is all about having fun and getting a chance to run. "This is not your ty... Full story
A rugged run
Cody Bourke-Anderson, left, and Tom Anderson trail run near a beaver dam during the Lost Forester run at Pine Valley in Cloquet on a misty cool morning Saturday. Bourke-Anderson, from Brook Park, won... Full story
Raptors Routed
Carlton/Wrenshall's Carter Woodall looks for some running room against Nevis' Lealan Norby during Friday's football game. Nevis used explosive plays to take a 69-0 halftime lead on the road in...
Esko anglers prep for state
Formed in 2021, next weekend will mark the second year Esko has had anglers in the state championships. It's quite an accomplishment for the startup program. "It all started a few years ago with my... Full story
Wright/Cromwell News
I’m sure that as you are reading this, you are thankful for the completion of the two box culverts between Cromwell and Wright. I had to take the detours only occasionally, but now that I don’t have to, I sure am thankful for the direct route to Cro...
Carlton Happenings
Welcome back to all the students attending Carlton schools on Tuesday, Sept. 5. We are excited for our kids, and remember how we felt on that first day of grade school or junior high way back when. I...
Kettle river news
Quilting at Holy Trinity begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6. Everyone is invited to join us. Donations of new cotton fabric, thread or crochet cotton are appreciated. The next city council meeting is 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Senior...
Obituary: Renée Claire Jeanne Gasper-Line
Services for Renée Claire Jeanne Gasper-Line, who died on July 10, 2023, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Nelson Funeral Care with an hourlong visitation before the service. Fellowship... Full story
Obituary: Shirlee M. Aho
Shirlee M. Aho, 79, of Kettle River passed away Aug. 25, 2023, at Essentia Hospital in Moose Lake. She was born June 9, 1944, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Doris... Full story
Obituary: Dixie F. Johnson
Dixie F. Johnson, 69, of Munger died peacefully on Aug. 20, 2023, at Barnes Care in Esko. She was born Sept. 22, 1953, in Duluth, the daughter of Romand and Vera (Pemble) Eilefson. Dixie grew up and... Full story
Obituary: Gerald Joseph Solnitzky
Gerald Joseph Solnitzky, 76, of Wright died Aug. 21, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. He was born July 24, 1947, in St. Paul to Joseph and Lillian (Marose) Solnitzky. He graduated in 1965 from Alexander Ramsey High S... Full story
Obituary: Daniel Patrick Blesener
Daniel Patrick Blesener of Carlton died peacefully Sunday Aug. 27, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth surrounded by his friend and brother-in-law, Dapper Danielson, along wit... Full story
Death Notice
Michael Leroy Kettner, 73, passed away June 4, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Blues Saloon in St. Paul. A casual get-together to say hello to family will be held 5-7 pm, Friday, Sept. 8 at Carmen’s Bar & R... Full story