Articles from the November 11, 2022 edition
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Bombers taste defeat against Deer River
While he decided to try a year as the Barnum football team manager, holding a clipboard wasn't quite then freshman Ryan Manahan's thing. After some convincing from Bombers assistant coach Josh... Full story
Panthers meet monster in final
After posting a regular-season record of just two wins, the South Ridge Panthers hit their stride in the postseason, making it to the Section 5 9-man championship game against defending section... Full story
Alaska swing begins with pair of wins
The Minnesota Wilderness built a three-game winning streak last weekend, winning twice in Alaska to go with the team’s record-setting performance to end October at St. Cloud. The Wilderness beat Anchorage, 3-1, on Sunday, and Kenai River, 2-1, on Sat... Full story
Kettle River news
Ma & Pa Kettle Days bingo is 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Kettle River Senior Center. The Ma & Pa Kettle Days Christmas vendor event and tree lighting will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Kettle River Veterans Building. Hopefully,...
Wright/Cromwell news
We held a beautiful visitation and memorial service for my husband, Bob Hanson, on Oct. 21 and 22. I’ve been sharing a few stories about Bob taken from his eulogy. Here’s my final installment: When we first got married, I planted a small garden in...
Obituary: Betty Jean Grover
Betty Jean Grover went home to her Lord and savior Jesus on Oct. 25, 2022, at 89 years of age. Betty was born to Edward and Alvina on Feb. 5, 1933, in Sisseton, North Dakota. She married Richard... Full story
Obituary: Precilla Marcella Niemiec
Precilla Marcella Niemiec, 93, of Cloquet passed away in her beloved home on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, with her family near her. Precilla was the first child of Martin and Nellie (Norby) Ness, born on... Full story
Obituary: George "Butch" Baker
George "Butch" Baker, 66, of Barnum passed away Nov. 6 with his family by his side after fighting cancer. He was born March 22, 1956, to George and Lucille Baker of Barnum. George served in the... Full story
Obituary: Gladyce Francene Ackerman
Gladyce Francene (Hill) Ackerman, 87, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Dove Healthcare in Rice Lake. Born Sept. 24, 1935 in Aitkin, Minnesota, Francene grew up in... Full story
Voters return Rarick to St. Paul
Incumbent State Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) won easily in the District 11 race, with 22,111 votes (61%) to 14,152 (39%) for challenger Michelle Boyechko (DFL-Tamarack). He praised Boyechko for...
Garage destroyed by fire
A garage in Wrenshall Township burned to the ground in the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 7. According to a news release from the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call came in at 6:03 a.m. Monday, reporting a garage fire in the 3000 b...
County Extension seeks to fill seat
The Extension Office in Carlton has an opening for a member from District 3 to serve a three-year term starting in 2023, a University of Minnesota Extension news release said this week. The Extension Committee serves in an advisory role for...
Jay Cooke site of special hunt
Jay Cooke State Park is among a select group of Northland state parks that will have limited public access during special hunts. The Jay Cooke hunt is Dec. 3-7, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said in a news release this week.... Full story
Foul play ruled out after body found in lake
Suicide and foul play were ruled out after the body of a missing 38-year-old Carlton County man was recovered late last week. Authorities from Aitkin County located the body of Lucas Dudden early in the afternoon on Friday, Nov. 11, in shallow water... Full story
FDLTCC president dies unexpectedly
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College lost one of its strongest supporters Monday, when FDLTCC president Stephanie Hammitt died of cancer. Hammitt, age 60, spent much of her career at the Cloquet... Full story
