Articles from the October 9, 2020 edition
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Cloquet grad reaches new heights
Pete Tomhave was on a lunch break at the Cloquet Country Club in the maintenance building, looking at an aerial view of Cloquet Country Club. He asked his boss, superintendent Jud Crist, if the...
Esko fans have screen option
High school sports may not look exactly like normal this year, but at least athletes are back on the fields and courts. With family members and friends allowed a limited number of tickets to attend events, where does this leave loyal fans? The Esko...
Here, you choose the spooky level
As the nights grow longer and Halloween approaches, there are some who gravitate toward the frightening and the macabre. Others don't. There's a farm between Carlton and Wrenshall that can satisfy... Full story
History Mysteries
We know there are many fans of the history column who may be wondering where it went. After running “This Week In History” for about 18 months, we have decided to retool our history feature rather than repeat items that have previously run. We hav...
Cloquet's holiday parade is canceled
The Santa's Home for the Holidays parade will not be happening this year. Cloquet city councilors said "no" in an informal vote Tuesday after discussing the pros and cons of holding the annual...
Grant infusion expected to boost airport
An investment by the federal government at the Cloquet Carlton County Airport is helping a local business. As a result, that business will be making its own investments with increased staffing and...
County board sets preliminary levy
The Carlton County board of commissioners last week approved a preliminary 2-percent levy increase for the budget year 2021. This is set to raise $28,790,977 from taxable property in Carlton County. The final levy amount will be approved sometime in...
VFW announces competitions
Students can apply now for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy contest for grades 9-12 and Patriot’s Pen contest for grades 6-8. The deadline to apply is Oct. 31. The Voice of Democracy program for students in grades 9-12 offers more t...
Schools continue dance with Covid
Some local schools are reacting to a rise in local Covid-19 cases with a change in learning styles, while others are holding steady, largely because they started the school year doing something other...
Meeting set for ped crossing
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hosting an online public meeting at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 to describe pedestrian crossing safety improvements at Minnesota Highway 210 and Mission Road in Sawyer. There will be time for questions...
Teacher receives big scholarship
Cromwell resident Courtney Kruse was recently awarded a $2,500 Teacher Appreciation Scholarship to Western Governors University. The scholarship is designed to help current teachers improve skill sets in the classroom or to assist aspiring teachers...
DNR accepting coastal grants
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting grant applications through Nov. 13 for project funding through Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program. About $500,000 will be available for projects to begin fall 2021. The National O...
14th Street hearing goes quietly
A public hearing regarding the 14th Street improvement project got only one public comment during Tuesday's Cloquet City Council meeting, despite the fact that some residents don't like county plans...
Covid cases up in Carlton County
Positive Covid-19 cases are on the rise statewide and in Carlton County, with 320 cumulative positive cases reported Wednesday, up from 286 the week before. Carlton County has still reported only one death from the virus since March. Anyone who has...
Living history walk Saturday
Learn about the 1918 fires by walking through history starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The Moose Lake Area Historical Society is sponsoring a Living History Walk at Riverside Cemetery east of Highway 61 in Moose Lake. Actors will play citizens...
Pop-up COVID-19 clinic comes and goes
Fond du Lac Human Services nurses Caitlan Rodgers, Ashley Anderson and Samantha Martin greet people as they arrive at the free pop-up Covid-19 testing clinic Tuesday, providing everyone with a fresh... Full story
Our View: No excuse for raft of litter these days
Years ago, litter became a noticeable problem with the advent of fast food, cars, a shift to urban living, and more disposable (no pun intended) income. Roadways became clogged with bottles, cans and other trash. People took action: advertising...
Harry's Gang: Covid comes to Esko, testing a beloved pastor
News that Jeff Walther, pastor at Esko's St. Matthews Lutheran Church, had tested positive for the coronavirus spread pretty quickly, in part because his daughter lives in my house with her husband,... Full story
Editor's Note: Your political thoughts are welcome, with some rules
In an election season that is even more divisive than usual, the Pine Knot News welcomes your thoughts on the politics of the day, along with endorsement letters. Letters must be truthful, civil and... Full story
Letter: Lee has passion for needs in the region
I am writing in support of Michelle Lee for Minnesota District 11 State Senator. She is an ardent advocate for the people of Minnesota, and especially knows the needs and concerns of District 11. Her passion for health care and education for...
Notes From a Small Pond: Terror is in the interpretation
If things were normal, the acrid aftertaste of pumpkin spice lattes and commentary about busting out the flannel and lamenting the coming of snow would suffice for things to scan (as opposed to read)...
Obituaries: Gerald J. Joseph
Gerald J. Joseph, 85, of Corcoran passed away from mesothelioma Oct. 2, 2020. Jerry was born to Sylvia P. and Mervin J. Joseph on Oct. 2, 1935. Jerry grew up in Cloquet, where he excelled at track... Full story
Obituaries: Donald Herman Terwey
Donald H. Terwey, 84, of Cloquet passed away Sept. 30, 2020, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. He was born March 29, 1936, in Saint Rosa, the son of Clemens and Elizabeth (Klosner) Terwey.... Full story
Obituaries: Bette Eknes
Bette Eknes, 87, of Moose Lake died Oct. 2, 2020, in St. Cloud, surrounded by her family. She was born in Superior, Wisconsin to Ernest and Beth Kreitlow on June 9, 1933. As a child, she moved to... Full story
Death Notices
Tracy Ann Meneses, 50, of Cloquet passed away Oct. 3, 2020, in the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She grew up in Cloquet and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1989. Services were scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Atkins... Full story
