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PHOTO: 1,000 points
Dan Saletel|Feb 9, 2024
The Carlton-Wrenshall Raptors boys basketball team pauses to take a photo with Sam Ojibway as he surpassed the 1,000-point mark in Thursday 's matchup against Northland Community Schools in Wrenshall. The Raptors also got the win, 78-65.... Full story
Store fire put out quickly
Dan Saletel|Oct 27, 2023
A meat smoker caught fire in the upper portion of the Carlton Meat & Grocery store Monday, causing little damage but a quite a stir as emergency crews responded. The owner posted on the business Facebook page: "We had an incident with our smoker yesterday but we are open for business." The Carlton County Sheriff's Office said owner Mike Erickson called 911 at around 5:30 p.m. Crews arrived at the business in Carlton and quickly put out the fire. Sheriff's deputies responded, along with the...
LaCrosse Champs
Dan Saletel|Aug 12, 2022
The LAX North JV lacrosse team won the Championship of Summer tournament in Maple Grove Aug. 3-4. The LAX North team - consisting of high school players from Carlton County, Proctor, and Hermantown - went undefeated against teams from Shakopee, Irondale, and the Central Minnesota Lacrosse League to take home the championship title.... Full story
Brickyard Days returns to Wrenshall
Dan Saletel|Aug 13, 2021
The rain held off long enough Saturday to allow folks to enjoy the Brickyard Days parade, then Mother Nature delivered some much needed moisture to Carlton County's growing agricultural center. The parade lasted about 40 minutes, and featured everything from firetrucks to the Carlton Honor Guard and Raptors cheerleaders, to an accordion-playing skateboarder from Finland named Steve Solkela. Eldon and Karen Grover were grand marshals, riding in a red convertible through the center of town with... Full story

Carlton Homecoming Royals
Dan Saletel|Mar 12, 2021
Carlton High School's 2021 homecoming king Seth Mlodozyniec and queen Jayna LeBrasseur take a stroll around the coronation court during Friday night's homecoming ceremony in Carlton. Enjoy this and other photos from the Homecoming festivities on March 5, 2021.... Full story