Articles from the October 20, 2023 edition
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Local runners dominate at Polar League meet
Great cross country runners are built over time. While genetics probably helps, it's the miles and miles of running that can really make the difference. Raptors runner Jack Riley is proof. After rampi... Full story
College Notes
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College student Grace Lavan won first place in the Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium’s inaugural app competition. Her winning app is titled “A Re-evaluation of the Effects of a Pipeline on Gray Wolves.” The app explores th...
DEATH NOTICES
Clinton Richard Salo, 76, of Wright passed away Nov. 10, 2021, at Villa Vista Nursing Home in Cromwell. Celebration of Life: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Sno-Gophers building, 1247 Minnesota Highway 73 in Cromwell. Arrangements by Whispering... Full story
Wright Cromwell news
A huge “thank you” goes out from the Cardinals volleyball team and student council, as they raised more than $1,000 for breast cancer research. Augustana Lutheran Church on Midway Road is having its...
Kettle River News
Quilting at Holy Trinity is 9 a.m., every Wednesday. Everyone is welcome. Donations of new thread or crochet cotton are appreciated. The next Ma & Pa Kettle Days meeting is at noon on Sunday, Oct. 22. Ma & Pa bingo is at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at the...
On the mark: Cemeteries bond community
For many small-town residents, cemeteries host gatherings and remembrances that bring us together. On the western edge of Carlton County, on South Finn Road, the Lakeside Cemetery serves this purpose.... Full story
PHOTO: Whoa ... on the water
Dan Malkovich captured a stunning sunrise on Lake Superior Tuesday morning. There have been quite a few in the past few weeks on the lake with interesting cloud formations. Malkovich said Tuesday...
Obituary: Donna Mae (Jorgenrud) Larsen
Donna M. Larsen, 89, of Cloquet, passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet. She was born April 12, 1934, in Cloquet, the daughter of George and Viola (Bayless)... Full story
Obituary: Ruben Robert Reynolds
Ruben Robert Reynolds, dedicated husband, amazing father, and valued friend, 89, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, surrounded by people who... Full story
Obituary: Shirley Larae Smith
Shirley L. (Waydula) Smith, 84, of Cloquet passed away Oct. 4, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, Wisconsin. Shirley was born on Sept. 20, 1939, in Shovel Lake, Minnesota to Peter and... Full story
Death notices: Salo, Tuve
Clinton Richard Salo, 76, of Wright passed away Nov. 10, 2021, at Villa Vista Nursing Home in Cromwell. Celebration of Life: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Sno-Gophers building, 1247 Minnesota Highway 73 in Cromwell. Arrangements by Whispering... Full story
Death notice: Michaud
Butch Michaud, age 80 of Cloquet, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Campus in Duluth, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church from 10:00... Full story
Obituary: Daniel Pantsar
Daniel F. Pantsar, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was the youngest child of Emil and Vieno Pantsar, born on June 23, 1945, in Cloquet, MN. He attended Esko Public Schools,... Full story
Obituary: Lorraine "Lola" Hilda McKibbon
Lorraine “Lola” Hilda McKibbon was born on September 27, 1930, to John and Fannie (Carlson) Sunnarborg in Cloquet, Minnesota. Lola grew up on a farm in Esko along with her 11 siblings. She gra... Full story
It's football playoff time!
Carlton County teams head into playoffs this week. Here is a schedule of the games we know about. 7AAAA: Cloquet (5 seed) at Grand Rapids (No. 4) at 7 pm Tuesday, Oct. 24 7AAA: Undefeated Esko gets a... Full story
Obituary: Paul H. "Carp" Carpenter
Paul H. "Carp" Carpenter, 62, passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. He was born Nov. 26, 1960, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Donald and Lorraine "Rae" (Holtan) Carpenter. Paul grew up in Carlton and g... Full story