Articles from the September 18, 2020 edition
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Voting basics: who is eligible to vote
To be eligible to vote in Minnesota you must: • Be at least 18 years old on Election Day • Be a citizen of the United States • Have resided in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding Election Day • Have any felony conviction record dischar... Full story
Voting by mail in four steps
Here’s a rundown of how to vote by mail in Minnesota’s November general election: Step 1) Register Registering first isn’t required to cast a mail-in ballot, but state elections officials say it makes the process easier. In Minnesota, you can regis... Full story
Cloquet girls keep rolling past East, Hibbing
Playing at home last Thursday on a perfect day for soccer, the Cloquet girls team stayed undefeated by slipping past Duluth East 3-2. With temperatures in the mid-60s and a partly cloudy sky, and... Full story
Coach led 'Jacks to baseball glory
Athletes who played for Cloquet, Barnum, Proctor, and the University of Minnesota Duluth are likely to tell you they've never forgotten fiery redheaded coach and teacher Jerry Erickson. He was my... Full story
'Jacks go 1-2 on home course
Coming off a win in Hermantown a week earlier, the Cloquet boys cross country team came in atop a three-team triangular meet at their home course in Cloquet Thursday afternoon. Junior Harmony Tracy... Full story
Esko soccer at .500
The Esko girls soccer team fell to 2-2 on the season on Thursday night with a tough 2-1 road loss in Grand Rapids. After falling behind 2-0 in the first half the Eskomos rallied in the second half, but the clock expired and the Thunderhawks managed...
Tennis team wins
The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls tennis team traveled to Superior to take on the Spartans on Monday, and the Lumberjacks came away with an impressive 6-1 win. Marina Dostal got things started for CEC at No. 1 singles by downing Superior’s Jillian R...
Grouse feathers wanted
Spruce grouse hunters in northern Minnesota’s boreal forests are being asked to voluntarily submit feather samples for a genetics research project being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the University o...
CEC swim team ramps up times quickly
With two meets already this season, the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton girls swim team is seeing solid improvement over last season. The Lumberjacks have solid numbers and hope to balance a generally young team... Full story
Wright/Cromwell news
On Sept. 11, 2001, I was sitting at my kitchen table while my nephew Nathan Dahlman was replacing our kitchen counters. My son Philip called and said: “Turn on the TV. A plane just hit one of the Worl...
Voluntary survey on Covid coming to Esko, Mahtowa
The Minnesota Department of Health has selected areas near Esko and Mahtowa for participation in a voluntary, in-person survey to understand the effect Covid-19 is having on Minnesota communities. There are a number of benefits to participating in... Full story
Obituary: Marjorie Lucille Kunz Backus
Marjorie Lucille Kunz Backus, 90, resident of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. Margie was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Ernest and... Full story
MSHSL moves football, volleyball seasons to late fall
Minnesota high school football and volleyball are back on for the falls sports season. After an August decision to postpone those sports until the spring, the 20-member Minnesota State High School... Full story
