I am not sure I know how to write about The Green House without it turning into something sentimental. I used to daydream about owning a greenhouse. It was my "someday dream" for a time when our kids... Full story

Dr. Clyde William Ekbom, 76, of Cloquet passed peacefully into eternal life on April 22, 2024. He was at home, surrounded by his loving family. Clyde was born June 25, 1947, to Glenn and Leona... Full story

Albert J. Behrens, 94, master woodworker, woodworking teacher, world traveler, dog breeder, fisherman, hunter, charmer, loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed... Full story

Nicole Marie Pfisthner passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51 on April 22, 2024, at her home in Carlton. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and will be deeply missed. She was born... Full story

Elmer Elsworth Thomas, 74, of Cloquet passed away April 27, 2024, at his home. He was born Oct. 27, 1949, the son of Joseph and Faye Thomas. Elmer graduated from Cromwell High School in 1970 and... Full story

Zegment Novacinski, 91, of Cloquet passed away from respiratory complications Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born June 5, 1932, to Alex and Pelogia Novacinski. Zegment served in the U.S. Army... Full story

Congratulations to Tom Gervais on being recognized for excellence in leadership at the Cromwell-Wright Fire District’s annual get-together April 26. Tom’s leadership style is a steadfast com...

Raegan Grayson carries the ball during the Hermantown-Proctor-CEC Stealth lacrosse match with the Duluth Wolfpack Thursday, April 25 in Hermantown. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton players are part of the...

Polka celebrity, farmer and retired Minnesota state senator Florian Chmielewski died Tuesday at his home in Sturgeon Lake at the age of 97. He should be buried with his accordion, which he played for... Full story

It felt like the right time to tackle something a little more serious, said Cloquet High School theater director Corey Hunt, and what could be better than a play about the Salem witch trials? The CHS... Full story

In announcing he won’t seek reelection in November, Gary Peterson unofficially kicked off the local election season Monday during the Carlton County board meeting. “It’s time for me to graduate from...

Jason Eckenberg and Adam Swanson walked through the home of Cloquet resident Ed Enlund on a routine home safety visit Monday. The Cloquet Area Fire District firefighter/EMTs took note of which rooms... Full story

On April 13, Carlton County Animal Rescue was able to offer a microchip clinic and additional resources in Cloquet's Veterans Park. A pet microchip is roughly the size of a grain of rice which, for do... Full story

Touted as "the future of indigenous cinema," the Thunder Film Fest offers a free day of indigenous film May 4 at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet. The day begins with a free breakfa... Full story

The Lumberjacks track and field teams held their first home meet Tuesday at the newly renovated Members Cooperative Credit Union Stadium. "We've got a great facility," said head coach Tim Prosen.... Full story

The Cloquet High School boys golf team traveled to Red Wing to take on the Wingers at the Mississippi National Golf Links on April 17. Traveling 178 miles south from their home course, Cloquet coach... Full story

Following the great success of its bird exhibit two years ago, The Knot gallery opened its "Fish and Fowl" exhibit to a crowd of local art fans Friday evening. Work by eight local artists and photogra... Full story

Daniel E. "Dan" Frigon, 91, of North Oaks, Minnesota, formerly of Duluth and Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2024, with his beloved wife, Mary, by his side. He... Full story