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This weekend belongs to Carlton ... and all the thousands of people who will descend upon the small city to celebrate Carlton Daze, Paddlemania and the Voyageur Ultramarathon. There are so many events, it takes two pages to list them all (see Pages 10-11). Making that many things happen is a group effort, said Daisy Rose, Carlton Area Chamber of Commerce board member and Community Education director. "It's really a whole community thing," Rose said. "The Chamber promotes it as much as possible...
With plenty of water in the St. Louis River this year, the Fin Falls race returns to Paddlemania Saturday, said organizer Cliff Langley, calling it more of a sprint race. Kayakers will still paddle from just below the Thomson Dam to just above the rapids upstream of the swinging lift bridge at Jay Cooke State Park. From there, they will paddle the rapids upstream of the bridge - where spectators get excellent views of the action - then pass under the bridge about 100 years to where the river...
With many residents of Finnish descent in Carlton County, some may be traveling to Duluth this weekend to learn more about their country of origin. FinnFest began Wednesday and runs through Sunday at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, offering a plethora of Nordic-influenced entertainment, lectures and activities to appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds. Festivalgoers can choose from more than 150 performances, lectures, exhibits and other activities, including exhibits and...
Carlton County's smallest city hosted its 59th annual Wrong Days in Wright festival this past weekend, drawing hundreds of residents and visitors to Wright. Saturday had a great turnout on a perfect hot summer day in July. This year's activities featured a parade, live music, food trucks, kids' races and bouncy houses, a car and tractor show, along with the annual mixed volleyball and softball tournaments. There was also a silent auction and button raffle for prizes. Known for the emphasis on...
Apostolic Lutheran Church Pastor Nathan Juntunen 25 Church Road, Esko 218-879-3882 [email protected] www.esko-apostolic.org Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays 9:30 Sunday worship service, all ages 10:30 a.m. coffee & fellowship Services on Esko Apostolic YouTube channel Bethany/Bethlehem Lutheran Parish www.bethanybethlehem.org Bethany Lutheran Church 5660 Hwy 210, Cromwell 218-644-3640 bethany55726@ yahoo.com Worship 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School Women’s bible study 9:30 a.m. first Wed. Bethany Beacons women’s ministry 9 a.m. second Wed. Bet...
National Moth Week is July 20-28 and what could be better than this? Floodwood photographer John Dahlman just happened to share this photo of a primrose moth (Schinia florida) hiding in an evening primrose flower. "They are very adapted to their environment and blend in perfectly with the blooms that have expired," Dahlman wrote. According to bugguide.net, the yellow and pink adult primrose moths like to rest on primrose flower stems or inside blooms during the day, and fly at night. They lay...
Charms of hummingbirds, a kaleidoscope of butterflies, beautiful flowers galore and plenty of pollinators are ready for your enjoyment during the Henderson Hummingbird Hurrah on August 17 between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual festival offers free fun for the whole family and the chance to purchase yummy beverages, snacks and lunch, along with browsing local artisan wares to buy a souvenir. You can even learn about pollinators and what to plant at your house to attract hummingbirds and butterflies....
Well, I did it again. Last week I wrote the Wright news, and the wrong news. It was Scott Lehti, not Scott Hakamaki, who received the 2023 Carlton County Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service with the Wright fire department and the Cromwell-Wright Area Fire District. Congratulations, Scott. To volunteer with the Cromwell-Wright Area Fire District, contact [email protected] or 218-644-3547 or 218-357-2080. All training is provided, no experience is needed, and the...
The 55th annual Agate Days in Moose Lake included the signature event of the weekend, the agate stampede on Saturday, when eager agate hunters line Elm Avenue downtown waiting for the trucks filled with agate-sprinkled rock to be dumped out. The trucks unload 400-plus pounds of agates mixed with regular rocks, and then the young and old scramble to collect agates and coins. About town, visitors explore stunning displays at the Carlton County gem and mineral show. The vendors had everything from...
The weather held and the crowds turned out for the annual Cloquet Fourth of July celebration last Thursday. It was a day full of all kinds of gatherings. There was lots to see and do all day long, including the Sawdust 5K and LaVonna 1-mile race, kids' games, helicoptors and food trucks galore at Veterans Park, a car show and music at the NorthEastern and basketball at Pinehurst. "It was definitely the best turnout we've had since the pandemic," said July Fourth co-coordinator Jana Peterson,...
The city of Carlton’s annual Carlton Daze celebration is just around the corner, July 26-28. Please come and join the fun. This year’s Carlton Daze will start off with the 5K race at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26 in front of the Four Seasons Sports Complex and Event Center. Participants can sign up online or the day of the race at the Four Seasons complex. If your organization or business is planning to participate in the festivities, contact Daisy Rose at [email protected], or call 218-384-4225, ext. 213 to be listed on the schedule. The rum...
Congratulations to Deb Nobis, who was honored as the 2023 Carlton County EMS Person of the Year. Deb is known as Mrs. Reliable — when the tones go off, there’s a good chance Deb is responding to the call. She has excelled at mentoring new members, serving in any role asked of her, and simply making the department a better place. Scott Hakamaki received the 2023 Carlton County Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service with the Wright fire department and the Cromwell-Wright Area Fir...
Fewer than 5 percent of the U.S. population make their livelihood in agriculture. When an urban family gets into their car to go out to the country and meet a family that makes a living farming, it can be unforgettable. Youngsters marvel at the animals and large-sized equipment and adults deepen their understanding of the food economy. Duane and Doreen Laveau hosted Breakfast on the Farm Saturday, June 29, at their 65-cow Laveau Grandview Dairy in Wrenshall and treated more than 750 people to a...
With the Fourth of July in the rearview mirror, planning for all the other Carlton County community festivals heats up. Here's a short list of all the fun, so you can make a plan. Agate Days, Moose Lake, July 13-14 It's the 55th annual Moose Lake Agate Days with the The Gem & Mineral Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at Riverside Arena, with a free kids dig outside. Saturday is the big day, and the Clark-Olsen Agate Stampede down Elm Avenue at 3...
The Kettle River city council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 at the Kettle River Senior Center. The next Ma & Pa Kettle Days committee meeting is at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Plan to attend. The next Finnish Luncheon is at noon Tuesday, July 16. All are invited to attend. No reservations needed. Come and visit with friends. Ma & Pa Kettle Days is Aug. 9 and 10. Steak fry Friday night, breakfast, pie social, midway, mud bog, and bingo on Saturday. One winter in about 1958 or 1959 an organization in Chicago asked if we would make doll clothes for...
Last week I almost got scammed out of $249. I got a call from what the guy said was DirecTV, and he informed me of a great rate on my satellite service that would be a one-time charge of $249, and my service charge would not go up for the next five years. Well, I should have known better, but he was very convincing. Then he told me to turn off my TV — which should have been a red flag, and he would reset the satellite box and all I had to do was give him my credit card info, so I did. Later, I...
Gayle Grant of Wrenshall, in back row with the white golf hat, celebrated his 91st birthday last month. His kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren helped him acknowledge the happy event. They came from all parts of the western United States including Nevada, Utah, Nebraska, and even Alaska. Festivities included swimming and fishing on Lake Superior. Grant is a regular in the senior golf leagues at Rugged Spruce Golf Course in Mahtowa, walking 18 holes daily with his push cart. A former...
Our sympathies to the family of Leland Tippett, formerly of Wright, who died June 15. He was 82. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13 at Hometown Church, 16165 Kenwood Trail, in Lakeville, Minnesota. A thank-you goes out to the United Methodist Church for their “Come to the Table” event at the pavilion on June 22. It was well-attended, and all really enjoyed themselves. Special music was provided by Mia and Jace Hakala on the violin and guitar, Pastor John Scheuer on the...
The next Ma & Pa Kettle Days committee meeting is 6 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Plan to attend. The next Finnish Luncheon is 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. All are invited to attend. No reservations needed. Come and visit with friends. National Night Out is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the Kettle River senior center. Plan to come and visit with friends. Ma & Pa Kettle Days is Aug. 9 and 10. There’s a steak fry Friday night, and a pancake breakfast, pie social, midway, mud bog and bingo on Saturday. More information to come later. My sisters and I would m...
The Laveau Grandview Dairy in Wrenshall, Carlton County, will host Breakfast on the Farm from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 29 at 508 Cemetery Road in Wrenshall. The event includes a breakfast, farm tours, milking demonstrations, wagon rides and hands-on activities for all ages. The event is free, including breakfast (pancakes, sausage, milk, and coffee). Donations will be accepted. There is parking on site, with a tractor-pulled carriage for your convenience....
An official raising and presentation of the first flags by the 934th Air Force Civil Engineer Reserve Unit will start at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Forgotten Heroes Ranges and Retreat at 23796 450th St., McGregor, Minnesota.These flags were flown over national and state capitals in honor of the Forgotten Heroes retreat, which aims to provide handicap accessible outdoor rifle, pistol and archery ranges, along with a veterans center, camp sites, pathways and a fire pit area. Find directions and more information at Forgott...
The senior citizens turned out early for the fifth annual Cloquet Senior Day, and found lots of vendors, food trucks and information waiting for them. Almost 30 vendors lined the walkways southeast of the picnic shelter at Veterans Park, offering everything from jewelry and cookware to cleaning services and free newspapers, plus a wide array of booths simply offering information about local resources for more than 150 seniors, plus plenty of free swag for the taking. WKLK's Dwight Cadwell...
The Cromwell community thanks Terry and Peggy Olson and family for putting up all the American flags on veteran graves for Memorial Day. Remembering our veterans with flags is a great tradition. Take time to fly the flag on Flag Day, June 14. Several area folks motored to Pine River on June 8 to celebrate Ryanne Schultz’s graduation from high school and college. Ryanne got a two-year community college degree along with her high school diploma, all while working part time in her junior and s...
Family and friends filled the Esko gymnasium Friday night, May 31, to cheer on 104 graduates in the Class of 2024. Student speeches were given, including one by Andrew Osborne that drew a standing ovation. The band and choir groups played on a picture-perfect evening....
I was able to attend the Floodwood’s graduation on May 31. This class has been very special to me, as I have subbed for them since kindergarten. When you are a substitute teacher, you follow them all the way through their school years, and many of them become special friends. I’d like to share the following poem with them and all our area seniors: To the Class of 2024: I’m glad I was your teacher, and I will miss you so. I can’t believe the end is here. I hate to let you go. Remember all the...
