Articles from the November 29, 2019 edition
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Carlton County assists in massive fentanyl bust
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Department assisted with an undercover investigation that led to the largest statewide single seizure of fentanyl in 2019 last week. Raymond Valentino Bowser, 35, of Chicago, Illinois and Denzel Lavon Hale, 29, of D...
County, Cloquet offices closed
All Cloquet and Carlton County offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. This includes Cloquet city offices, courthouse offices, transportation department, human services, public health, motor...
Essentia clinic breaks ground
The new Essentia Health Clinic in Cloquet held an official groundbreaking ceremony Friday, and work on the new building is underway following the demolition of the former Driftwood Motel. The building project should be completed next...
Rodd's Ramblings: Deer hunt is about more than venison
Another Minnesota firearms deer season has come and gone, and while some hunters enjoyed a bountiful harvest, others, like me, left 2019 in the rearview without adding any venison to their freezers....
Lumberjacks get a blowout, tie
The Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys hockey team delivered a 6-0 home win over Proctor in the opening game of the season Thursday and followed that up with a 3-3 overtime tie on the road at Chaska on... Full story
FDLTC Thunder football players earn conference honors
Thirteen Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Thunder football players earned Minnesota College Athletic Conference All-Eastern Division honors for the 2019 season. The Thunder placed three players onto the MCAC All-Eastern Division First Team,...
This week in local SPORTS
Boys basketball Fond du Lac Ojibwe vs Mountain Iron-Buhl at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 Cloquet vs Barnum at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 Cloquet at Duluth East at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Carlton vs East Central at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3...
Cloquet has softball coach
Following the resignation of long-time head softball coach Ron Tondryk and assistant coach Kerry Rodd, a familiar face will lead the Lumberjacks in the spring. Cloquet School Board members voted earlier this month to hire Andrew Miller, who had been...
DNR seeks input on wolf management plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is updating the state’s wolf management plan and is looking to the public for input. To that end, the agency is creating a new wolf plan advisory c...
Change up Black Friday with Free Park Friday
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving. "I wish everyone in Minnesota a...
Big buck photos
Don’t forget to share your “Big Buck” photos and relevant details with the Pine Knot at [email protected] You can also share your favorite way of enjoying venison. Here’s a recipe: Korean Venison Steak Marinade ingredients 3 Tbs sesame seeds 3...
With help, a legacy of land is created along the Nemadji
Most people want to leave a legacy, to know that their lives mattered, to leave their mark on the world, a contribution of some sort to future generations. But many don’t consciously think about what they want their legacy to be or how to build i... Full story
The Green Guy: Now is the time to tackle buckthorn
Believe it or not, fall is the best time of year to tackle buckthorn. The pesky and intrusive invasive is most vulnerable when cooler weather rolls in for a couple reasons. One, it is one of the...
Use salt sparingly to protect waters
As the first snow of the season arrives, Minnesotans start thinking about clearing snow and ice from pavement — sometimes with salt. But when the snow melts or it rains, the salt, which contains chloride, runs into storm drains and into nearby lakes,... Full story
State will review copper-nickel project near BWCAW despite federal stance
Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota regulators said Friday they plan to conduct their own independent environmental review of the proposed Twin Metals Minnesota copper-nickel mine, rather than collaborating on a joint review with federal regulators. Twi...
Jay Cooke to host special hunt
Jay Cooke State Park will be closed Dec. 7-13 to all visitors outside of the campground, office and River Inn areas during a special muzzleloader hunt to prevent overpopulation of deer and protect resources. The swinging bridge will remain...
Nordic ski lessons at Spirit Mountain
The Nordic Spirit Youth Ski League offers cross country ski lessons at Spirit Mountain Nordic Center for kids ages 5-14 at an affordable price, with great volunteer teachers, and ski equipment if needed. Ski lessons begin Sunday, Jan. 5 for six...
FDLTCC festivities set for Dec. 6 at college
The annual Holiday Celebration event for area children and families will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the student commons area and amphitheater at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Plenty of food and beverages, games, and a visit from Santa...
Carlton County Holiday Guide in this week's Pine Knot News
Find all kinds of deals at local stores along with oodles of fun things to do over the holiday season inside this week's Pine Knot News. And, by the way, due to the predicted blizzard on Small...
