Articles from the December 3, 2021 edition
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Covid takes mother, son
"You don't think something will happen that fast," said Chad Laine. He explains how quickly his brother's Covid-19 infection progressed from something Connor was hoping he could sleep off in a few... Full story
Fire district issues heat up
There is drama in the Cloquet Area Fire District. The status of the fire chief is uncertain, and recent board meetings have included debates over a large tax increase for ambulance district residents... Full story
History Mystery
The Carlton County Historical Society is looking for any information on the above photo, found in its archives. Note the bus, the flags and the "Hotel" sign. Send your information to...
Board gets a look at new jail cell option
The Carlton County Board of Commissioners examined a model jail cell as part of a regular meeting on Nov. 22. The board met in the Carlton County Transportation building and a jail cell was mounted...
Guilty plea in friend shooting
A Cloquet area man who accidentally shot his friend almost a year ago pleaded guilty last week to second-degree manslaughter. Joseph James Fohrenkam, 19, pleaded guilty in Duluth Sixth District Court Monday, Nov. 22, to the manslaughter charge. The...
Board elects interim chair, approves audit
Esko school board members elected interim officers last week, the result of board chair Jeff Salo stepping down from his leadership position. Salo’s action came after a long apology, for a verbal exchange with an Esko student athlete after a f...
Parent angst leads to board meeting changes
After a series of impassioned pleas from parents this fall to end the current mask requirement at Cloquet schools - which applies to all grades during the school day -the school board will have a...
Tuition agreement with Carlton is all but set
Talks about a tuition agreement that would allow Carlton to close its high school and send students in grades 9-12 to Cloquet are moving toward action. On Monday, committee members representing both s... Full story
New Barnum building combines city services, muni
Changes are underway for the city of Barnum. A new building houses the Barnum Municipal Liquor Store, a spacious event center and the city offices. The 100-year-old Barnum Community Center - once the Legion Hall - was demolished last week. The brick...
Double holiday lighting contests
It’s time for the fifth annual Deck the WrensHALLs lighting contest. Make your own amazing light display and enter the community contest for best lighting display. Forms are available at the Wrenshall General Store. Others can compete in the r...
New Section 8 leader hired
The Cloquet/Carlton Housing & Redevelopment Authority hired Trish Stanius as the new coordinator of Section 8/Housing Choice voucher program. HRA executive director Debra Shaff said Stanius understands the challenges low-income households may have...
Coffee with the superintendent
Join Cloquet schools superintendent Michael Cary, along with some school board members and administration for conversation from 9-10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6 at the Warming House, 411 Sunnyside Drive, Cloquet. The meetings are being held monthly at...
Obituary: Barry Michael Hintz
Barry Michael Hintz, 66, of Esko passed away Nov. 19, 2021. A native of Cloquet, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dickison Hintz, and his parents, William Marlin Hintz and Dolores Tuura... Full story
Death Notices
Karisa Kay Disberry, née Waltjer, 37, of Cloquet passed away Nov. 20, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Services were held Nov. 27 in River of Life Church, Cloquet. Michele Marie Johnson, 63, of Mahtowa passed away Nov. 30, 2021. Celebration of... Full story
Our View: Don't chance it on winter parking
This week’s snow reminded us that it’s time to shift into winter mode. That means we need to wear our hats and mittens, get out our brooms and shovels, and keep our cars off the streets at night. From Nov. 1 until March 31, in Cloquet, cars can...
Harry's Gang: We kings and queens are facing supply realities
We live like royalty in America. We have stores full of food and trinkets. We work only 40 hours a week. Some people work even less and some of us choose to work more. Nearly everyone has indoor... Full story
Obituary: Armas John Laine
Armas John Laine, 87, of Wyoming, Minnesota, formerly of Cloquet, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in his home. He was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Grand Rapids to John and Mary Ellen (Pajuola) Laine.... Full story
Obituary: Patrick Calvin Dahl
Patrick Calvin Dahl, 68, of Wright passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in his home. He was born March 13, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Lawrence and Dorothy Dahl. He graduated from Cromwell High... Full story
Robert F. Cummins
Robert F. Cummins, 76, lifelong resident of Barnum, passed away at home Nov. 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. Bob was born Nov. 21, 1945, to Clyde and Myrtle (Sortedahl) Cummins. Bob worked for... Full story
Obituaries: Laurie Jean Sparks
Laurie Jean Sparks, 62, of Wrenshall passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. She was born Dec. 22, 1958 in Duluth to Gerald and Barbara Cook. She was raised on Lawrence Road in Cloquet and attended... Full story
Obituary: Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Millen
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Millen of Cloquet passed away Nov. 29, 2021, in her home surrounded by family. She was born Nov. 30, 1940, in Cloquet to Joseph August and Laura Vivian (Arthur) Meisner. Kathy... Full story
Obituary: Gerald Thomas "Jiggs" La Breche
Gerald Thomas "Jiggs" La Breche was born May 1, 1932, in Cloquet and passed away Nov. 17, 2021, in Floodwood. He was better known to his family and friends as "Jiggs." His parents were Edward and... Full story
Adding and subtracting earns conservation kudos
The Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts has named Burnell Peterson and Ann Carlander from the Wrenshall area as one of eight finalists in the 2021 Outstanding...
Forest service has new tribal representative
For the first time, the Superior National Forest has a full-time tribal liaison. Juan Martinez coordinates communication between the national forest and the three Ojibwe bands in northeastern...
Wren's Nest: Tree culling advice leads to a cozy cabin
Over the last two years, my rural Wrenshall neighbor Burnell Peterson has built a cabin entirely of wood from trees he planted on his property 40 years ago. Peterson is quick to give Kelly Smith credi...
