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Veteran councilors return, share concerns

Three experienced Cloquet city councilors were sworn into office Tuesday. Kerry Kolodge, Lyz Jaakola and Iris Keller all ran unopposed in the November election, and rejoined a council of veteran elected officials.

The group had plenty of suggestions for State Representative Jeff Dotseth, R-Kettle River, when he shared his priorities and asked for input from the council for the upcoming legislative session.

Ward 2 councilor Sheila Lamb responded with several concerns. "I'll throw some at you," she said, stressing the importance of finding ways to help senior citizens stay in their homes, and he...

 
 
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