Articles from the October 4, 2019 edition
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'Jacks just keep winning
Three more games meant three more wins this past week for the Cloquet-Carlton girls soccer team, adding up to 13 wins on the season so far. "I think the team is quietly moving along," said...
This Week In Prep Sports
Volleyball Barnum, Wrenshall at Mesabi East conference tournament Saturday, Oct. 5 Cloquet, Cromwell-Wright at ML/WR tournament Saturday, Oct. 5 Esko, South Ridge at Proctor tournament Saturday, Oct. 5 Barnum vs. Silver Bay Tuesday, Oct. 8 Carlton... Full story
Perfect fall day brings plenty of runners for annual race
Mother Nature put on her Saturday best for runners at Cloquet's annual River Run. The weather was sunny, but brisk. The trees were popping with color. The river was flowing. And the people were...
Twins fever reaches its zenith as playoffs loom
It’s been an exciting fun year to be a Minnesota Twins fan. The team finished in first place in the American League Central Division with 101 wins — the most wins they’ve had in a season since they...
Pine Knot Outdoors: Moose whisperer works his magic
I was heading back down the Gunflint Trail from a full day of guiding on Lake Saganaga, or Big Sag as the locals refer to it. I had a young couple from the Cities who were excited about the cooler of...
Langenbrunner headed to Harvard
Former Cloquet hockey player Mason Langenbrunner announced via Twitter last week that he will be attending college and playing hockey for Harvard. Just over a month ago the Pine Knot News featured the Langenbrunner family and part of that story...
Carlton news
There were chickens. There were also goats, puppies, kittens, rabbits, roosters and even some llamas at Saturday's Chicken Swap in Carlton. Sponsored by the Carlton Area Chamber of Commerce, the annua...
Wright-Cromwell news
The Cromwell-Wright school is now sponsoring a BackPack Program at the elementary school through the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. Forms were sent home with students for parents to sign up...
Cardinal blooms
Tracey Goranson and Wanda Karppinen (with planting help from Wanda’s husband, Danny) created this marvelous “welcome” garden, seen as one drives west into Cromwell on Highway 210, for the Cromw...
From the Wrens Nest: School building and grounds director makes a difference
Full disclosure: I live with a Wrenshall School board member, Janaki Fisher-Merritt. Most days when he comes home from a late meeting, I brace myself to hear a recap of difficult issues and tough...
The Green Guy: Walk in the woods shows how management works
Fall is my favorite time of the year, or at least it’s a tie for first with spring. The weather is favorable and the pestering insects are well suppressed thanks to the mild temps. All this adds up t...
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
i'll take a frosty mug
Remember when what is now the Family Tradition Restaurant was an A&W, complete with frosty mugs and waitresses on roller skates? This photo of the old A&W on Highway 33 North was taken in 1969 — t...
Water, colors
Wet weather this summer and fall is playing dual roles — it helps make the changing leaves brighter, but also knocks them down to the ground, as seen in this picture from the Cloquet Forestry C...