Pedro's pops cork on party space

Brady Slater

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A new entertainment venue above Cloquet’s popular Mexican restaurant unveiled itself Sunday with — what else? — a private event.

Pedro’s Grill and Cantina Event Center buzzed with owner Erika Aranda’s family, friends and invited guests.

“It’s absolutely beautiful,” said Melanie Koski, a Cloquet resident and bookkeeper for the nonprofit REACH.

“It’s more than I expected,” said Doug Wolf, CEO of Northwoods Credit Union. “It’s a beautiful space and very versatile.”

Indeed, the space figures to be used for weddings, retirement parties, company events, and ente...