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Chmielewski: musician, senator dies at 97
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
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County Commissioner won't seek re-election
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...
Community Events Calendar
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Rummage and bake sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m., River of Life Church, 1002 Carlton Ave. Proceeds toward Christian benevolence funds. Free Park Day at all Minnesota State Parks. Come and enjoy the park at no cost, including Jay Cooke State... Full story
Obituary: Florian W. Chmielewski Sr.
Florian W. Chmielewski Sr., 97, of Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Florian was one of 15 children born to Tony and Tillie Chmielewski on the... Full story
Psychologist speaks up about dismissed trial
A former psychologist at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program in Moose Lake broke her silence last week, two months after felony sexual assault charges against her were dropped on the precipice of a court trial originally scheduled to start this... Full story
Water emergency
What initially appeared to be a mental health crisis led to an extended water emergency in Moose Lake last week. In a call to the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office at 4:21 p.m. April 11, a caller reported a man appeared to be having a mental health e...
Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27, with a special collection 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverside Arena parking lot in Moose Lake. Empty out your medicine cabinet and help prevent drug misuse, crime and pollution by...
Business Spotlight: B&B Market Cloquet
We are feeling spring up here at B & B Market. B & B Market has been part of the Cloquet community for over 60 years. We had a change of ownership in 2020 and our current owners are Jacob and Mikayla... Full story
Obituary: David Eggen
David Eggen died at the Silver Bay Minnesota Veterans Home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, and his son, Leif Eggen. He is survived by... Full story
Letter to the editor: Rep. Dotseth lacks common sense
Trees, lakes, and water: Minnesota is known for an abundance of each. And there’s something else we have in abundance: common sense. We work hard, play hard, and don’t waste time on things that don’t serve us. Rep. Jeff Dotseth would be wise to follo... Full story
Lumberjacks felled in opening games
The Cloquet boys baseball team could have picked a couple of easier opponents to open with this season. Instead, the Lumberjacks opened with a doubleheader against Duluth East and Duluth Marshall at... Full story
Kettle River News
A special thank-you to all who donated and attended the appreciation supper for the Kettle River fire department. It meant a lot to those who were honored. Some of you may know that my nephew, Rory Sarvela, lost his home and everything in a fire on...
Possible mental health emergency leads to extended water rescue
A report of a person behaving erratically led to an extended water emergency yesterday. The caller told the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office that a man appeared to be having a mental health emergency on the bike trail in Moose Lake Township just a... Full story
Road projects list is a long one
A five-year plan for roughly 64 miles worth of paving and other road and bridge projects was outlined to the Carlton County board on Tuesday. The tentative list of projects presented to the committee...
Late snow crimps outdoor practice
Just a couple of weeks ago, spring sports teams were licking their chops because there was no snow on the ground. Teams were able to get outside and simulate gamelike conditions. Then Mother Nature... Full story
Wright/Cromwell news
I am back from a trip to San Jose, California to visit Curtis and Steven, and my sister’s niece and family. My sister Margaret, and her daughter Tamilee and her husband Craig, and I were there M...
Kettle River news
The Ma & Pa Kettle meeting is 6 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at the Kettle River Senior Center. Bring ideas on what you would like to see happen this year. If you would like to be a food vendor or have a space at Ma & Pa Kettle Days on Aug. 10, contact Dan...
Carlton happenings
Thank you to Jennie Hanson, Wright/Cromwell News columnist, for reminding us about the Little Red Schoolhouse on the Carlton County Fair grounds in Barnum. I remember visiting the schoolhouse as a...
Obituary: Corky "Jaws" Joslin
Corky "Jaws" K. Joslin, 77 of Sturgeon Lake, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home under the care of his loving family and St. Croix Hospice. Corky completed his final... Full story
Dumping, ATV use may curb road access
Retiring this week after 16 years as Carlton County land commissioner, Greg Bernu noted a pair of unfortunate trends on county lands: more people are illegally dumping items which ought to go to transfer stations, and recreational four-wheeling is...
More tales from the first era of girls basketball
A photo featuring the 1931 Cromwell girls basketball team in the March 8 issue brought accolades on Facebook, a visit from Clarence Badger with an old Cromwellian magazine, and a phone call from June... Full story
Pedestrian killed; driver charged
Brent James Keranen had been drinking late into the night with friends Wednesday, March 20, after working a “lot of hours” in the Twin Cities area that week. The 21-year-old was tired the next morning, and allegedly still buzzed when he made his way... Full story
And they're off ... spring sports begin
With a snowstorm looming, the Polar League high school track season kicked off indoors Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Although no team scores were kept, local track and field... Full story
Kettle River news
There will be an appreciation potluck supper for the Kettle River fire department and EMT members at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2 at the Kettle River senior center. Contact Laura at 218-565-0418 if you plan to attend and tell her what you will...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Grover
Shirley Ann Grover, 85, of Carlton passed away March 20, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Shirley was born Aug. 15, 1938, in Moose Lake, the daughter of Clarence "Kelly" and Ruth (Olson)... Full story
