Articles from the November 10, 2023 edition
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Veterans Day holiday closures
All Carlton County offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. This includes County Courthouse offices, County Government Services Building, County Transportation Department, Human Services, Public Health,...
Fire District seeks board member
The Cloquet Area Fire District is looking for a volunteer board member to represent the City of Cloquet. Candidates must live in the city of Cloquet and commit to a 3-year term. The board meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, plus... Full story
Thanksgiving dinner is free
The Carlton County Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary are again organizing a free Cloquet Community Thanksgiving meal at Zion Lutheran Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23. All Carlton County residents are invited to sit down and enjoy a nice... Full story
Early deadlines for Thanksgiving issue
Pine Knot News deadlines will be moved up one day for the Thanksgiving holiday later this month. That means all news announcements, obituaries and legal notices must be received by 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20. Call 218-878-9332 with any questions. The... Full story
Don't plow snow into roadways
The Carlton County Transportation Department said the act of plowing snow onto or across a public roadway is a safety hazard and a misdemeanor. The likelihood of a traffic accident or damage to snowplows occurring from a slippery area, frozen rut,...
By Report: Wastewater is key contributor of 'forever chemicals' pollution
A new report from an environmental advocacy group says wastewater treatment plants and sewage sludge are key pathways for so-called “forever chemicals” to contaminate Minnesota waterways. The report, by the nonprofit Minnesota Center for Environmenta... 
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Korby's Connections: These scribbles can be priceless
An autograph can become valuable, but most people usually don’t collect them for the money or as an investment. They collect these cherished documents and put them somewhere in their personal t... Full story
Athletes receive state, local accolades
There are a bevy of post-season awards going out to fall sports athletes. Here is a roundup of what we’ve earned so far. If you know of any other accolades, let us know by email at [email protected] Cloquet/Carlton girls soccer Lauren Hughes a... Full story
Wilderness streak ends
The St. Cloud Norsemen swept the Wilderness last weekend in Cloquet, snapping a 10-game winning streak for the home team. St. Cloud scored early and offered the Wilderness only limited chances Friday in a 4-0 victory. The loss snapped Minnesota’s 1... Full story
Conservation officers busy with deer opener
Conservation officers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources were busy with the firearms deer opener last weekend. Cloquet’s Tony Elwell reported that “most hunters struggled to see much for deer movement over the weekend.” Viola... Full story
Staying safe on cold water is everyone's responsibility
Some people in Minnesota have put away their boats for the year, but plenty of others will squeeze out every bit they can of the open-water season, whether they’re chasing game, targeting fish or paddling lakes and rivers. To anyone on or around t...
Reinert easily wins Duluth mayoral contest over two-term incumbent Larson
Roger Reinert will be the next mayor of Duluth after resoundingly defeating two-term incumbent Emily Larson in an election where voters issued a convincing call for change. Reinert, 53, secured 60 percent of the vote compared to 40 percent for... Website
Esko beaten in state quarterfinal
Esko's football season is over after a 14-7 loss to Annandale Saturday in Brainerd. The two teams came into the quarterfinal game of the state tournament with vaunted offenses. In the end, it came... Full story
