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An alert reader sent us his discovery after seeing this photo printed in the Dec. 3 issue of the Pine Knot News. Sean Sundquist said he recognized it as a shot of what was known as the Outlaw Bridge over the Pigeon River in far northeastern Minnesota, a forerunner to the U.S.-Canada connection on Highway 61 near Grand Portage. A wooden bridge was erected by Rotary members from the area in 1917 in a rather remote area northwest and inland from the current highway along Lake Superior. A hotel...
Marge Stillwell has been giving the gift of music at the Presbyterian Church in Cloquet for more than six decades, and last week a group of musicians decided to return the favor. They held a birthday concert for the longtime organist in honor of her 90th birthday. James Sheetz, the music director at the church and proprietor/general manager of the Scott House, was the brains behind the concert, who produced and coordinated the concert. He also talked about Marge, and their working relationship....
Cloquet Class of 2019 grad Aidan Ripp is competing in the U.S. Olympic Team trials in Lake Placid today, hoping to represent the United States in the Winter Olympics in China in February. Ripp, a sophomore at Paul Smith's College in New York's Adirondack State Park, qualified at the Continental Cup event in Beijing, China, Dec. 4-5. It gave him enough points to compete in the trials in Nordic combined, which combines ski jumping with Nordic skiing. Ripp learned to jump at Cloquet's Pine Valley....
After repeated attempts to contact the owners of the building that formerly housed first Mexico Lindo, then Pedro's Mexican restaurant, Cloquet City councilors voted Tuesday to declare the historic downtown Cloquet building "a vacant and hazardous substandard building." Community development director Holly Hansen said the hope is to acquire (via condemnation) the building at 915 Cloquet Avenue and then try to find a developer who would revitalize the building. A public hearing is set for Feb....
We can’t say it any better, so, for Christmas, we again share with you the prose poem, “Desiderata,” written by Max Ehrmann in 1927. The title itself means things that are desired or wanted, in this case, desired qualities of the soul and of the heart. Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story...
The Carlton school board vote taken Monday, Dec. 20, on the proposed grade 9-12 tuition agreement with Cloquet did not result in a vote of support for the school and community — as it appears at face value — but rather a vote to dissolve the district. An entity cannot repeatedly operate with a deficit budget and continue to function longterm, whether that entity is a business, nonprofit, household, or, in this instance, a school district. It appears the school board has kicked the proverbial can down the road again; although this can is not...
My family and I would like to thank John Prouty, Jim Meikle, and the Pine Knot staff for their part in looking up information on our uncle Sig. It occurs to me that Sig may have been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, which was not recognized at the time. He was in Italy, and I have read stories of infantrymen in Italy having to follow tanks up the mountain, where the tank treads chopped up the bodies of American and German soldiers who had died on the trail. I know Sig would have been horrified to see something like that. Ken...
Regarding the Dec. 10 Harry’s Gang column by Pete Radosevich about U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber and his vote against the infrastructure bill last month: Maybe, just maybe, Pete Stauber wanted a vote of true infrastructure (roads, bridges). What percentage of all these Build Back Better measures go to honest, hard infrastructure. I challenge Pete (as part-owner of the paper and publisher) to publish what is in the bill or at least the top 20 or 25 items. Fix our roads and bridges but leave all the junk out. Tony Sheda, Wrenshall...
Nancy L. Mrosla, 67, of Carlton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. She was born July 26, 1954, in Gilbert, the daughter of Peter and Siiri (Nevalainen) Nissinen. Nancy graduated from Gilbert High School and later worked as a dental hygienist. She was married to Duane Mrosla on March 4, 1988, in Carlton. Nancy was a very active member of Journey Christian Church in Cloquet, the quilting club, bible study groups, and volunteering. She was a pet lover and enjoyed...
Shirley Ann Saaristo, 76, of Cloquet passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born July 13, 1945 in Cloquet to Carl "Hank" and Irene Glader. Shirley attended school in Cloquet. She married Edwin Saaristo Jan. 13, 1962 in Cloquet. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, cooking shows and game shows. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Edwin. Shirley will be missed by her...
Richard W. Lundquist, 74, of Esko passed away Dec. 17, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. He was born September 17, 1947, in Alexandria, the son of Raymond and Ruby (Schwartz) Lundquist. Richard was united in marriage to Christine Spooner Aug. 9, 1991. He worked as a truck driver for many years and was a retired member of Teamsters Local 346. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brent Lundquist; and a brother, James Lundquist. He is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter,...
Cliford John Gallup, 70, of Wrenshall passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 in The North Shore Estates in Duluth. He was born Sept. 25, 1951 in Cloquet to Eugene and Marie Gallup of Wrenshall. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Phyllis; sons, Daniel and Allen Gallup; a sister, Linda (Glen) Wood; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A private service will be held at a later date. Pine Knot News, Dec. 24, 2021...
Arthur D. Line, 90, of Cloquet passed away Dec. 21, 2021 at Inter-Faith Care Center, Carlton, after a courageous battle with cancer of the tongue. He was born March 15, 1931 in Cromwell to James and Dorcas (Gravelle) Line. Art was the oldest of eight children. He worked at Conwed for 32 years. Art was always quick to help a neighbor, friend, or his family. He loved to snowmobile, fish, ride his four-wheeler, cut grass and enjoy a beer or brandy. Art always had a beautiful garden and always...
Mary Linda Mettner, 72, of Cloquet passed into eternal life Nov. 9, 2021. Due to Covid-19, the memorial service scheduled for Jan. 15 at Zion Lutheran Church has been postponed. Nelson Funeral Care, 218-879-3225 Dorothy Arlyne Lisignoli, 91, passed away peacefully in her home in Cloquet. Due to Covid-19, Dorothy’s memorial service scheduled for Dec. 28 at Zion Lutheran Church has been postponed. Nelson Funeral Care, 218-879-3225...
Here’s one final reminder that the Carlton County Disabled American Veterans Chapter 18 is hosting the annual community Christmas dinner in Cloquet this year from a new base of operations at the Cloquet VFW, 210 Arch Street. You don’t have to eat alone on Christmas or even cook for yourselves. Everyone is invited to enjoy a free sit-down or pickup meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Day. The deadline to order pickup meals ended at noon Thursday, but people coming in to dine don’t need to sign up in advance....
The Pine Knot News offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, for the holidays. Cloquet City Hall will be closed Thursday-Friday, Dec. 23-24 and Friday, Dec. 31. All Carlton County offices will be closed on Friday and Monday, Dec. 27, in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. This includes courthouse offices, government services, transportation department, human services, public health, motor vehicle license bureau, veterans services, and the Extension service....
Carmen LaPlant cuts the ribbon at the grand reopening celebration at Burger's Shoes in Cloquet on Dec. 9 surrounded by family and friends. LaPlant is the new owner of the store after taking over from Maria Leyrer, standing left of LaPlant, whose father, Ludwig Burger, started the store 54 years ago. At right, the two women hug after the ceremony. The store, at 1609 Carlton Ave., is now in the hands of LaPlant, who worked under Leyrer for seven years. "We knew we had to make it work so this...
Thursday, Dec. 16 Girls Basketball Esko-84 Two Harbors-36 McGregor-39 Carlton-30 Cromwell-Wright-65 Floodwood-29 Boys Basketball North Branch-68 Cloquet-59 Boys Hockey Ashland-4 Moose Lake Area-3 Friday, Dec. 17 Girls Basketball Wrenshall-67 Silver Bay-31 Moose Lake-WR-61 Cook County-41 Boys Basketball Cromwell-Wright-77 Floodwood-51 Moose Lake-WR-71 Cook County-17 Hibbing-82 Cloquet-60 McGregor-56 Carlton-50 Esko-78 Superior-74 Saturday, Dec. 18 Girls Hockey CEC-5 Sartell/Sauk Rapids-2 Moose Lake Area-10 International Falls-1 Boys Hockey...
Holiday tournaments Boys hockey Dec. 28-30: MLA at Proctor Dec. 28-30: CEC at Bloomington Ice Garden Girls hockey Dec. 27-29: MLA at Schwan Super Rink Boys/Girls basketball Dec. 27-28: Carlton, South Ridge, Wrenshall girls at Ely Dec. 27-28: Carlton, Wrenshall boys at Chisholm Dec. 28-29: Cloquet Wood City Classic, boys and girls Dec. 28-29: Esko Coaches Classic, boys and girls Dec. 28-30: ML/WR boys at St. Cloud Cathedral Tuesday, Dec. 28 Girls basketball Barnum vs Two Harbors, 7:15 p.m. ML/WR at Greenway High School, 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30...
Last week's photo from the Carlton County Historical Society, at right, had many people chiming in on where the photo was taken. It was obviously Scanlon, and readers pointed out that it was most likely taken near where the Rendezvous Sports Bar & Grill is today (1) at Jefferson Avenue and Scanlon Way. Using Google Earth technology, below, we found that two homes in the old photo, just below the school building off Washington Avenue, appear to still be standing (2). And the Google Earth image...
An Onamia woman who crashed into a tree in Cloquet last year in an accident that killed her 3-year-old son was sentenced in Sixth District Carlton County Court Monday, but won’t serve any time in prison. Misty Louise Mattinas, 27, pleaded guilty in October to criminal vehicular homicide, a felony, for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Twelve other charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. The Cloquet police responded to the single-vehicle crash on the 1500 block of White Pine Trail on the afternoon of Nov. 8, 2020 and f...
The popular Bentleyville Tour of Lights was born in Carlton County in 2001 and is now the biggest Christmas season event in Duluth’s Bayfront Park. We are proud of its Carlton County heritage and with how the display seems to get better and better every year. Last year Covid kept visitors in their cars for a drive-through experience, but the high number of vaccinated people in Minnesota, along with the cold weather, has allowed the event to return to its stroll-through format, letting people linger as long as they want, mingle, and tour the dis...
Annella C. Clasemann, 85, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Dec. 9, 2021, surrounded by her family at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born to Roman and Adelaide (Terhaar) Kulzer, the fifth child of nine. Annella grew up on a dairy farm in Sauk Centre and graduated from St. Francis Catholic high school. Shortly after graduation, she met the love of her life, Alois Clasemann, and they were married July 2, 1958. Together they raised seven children on their dairy farm in...
Mary Ann Randall, 93, of Cloquet passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 in her home. Mary Ann was born in Duluth on June 22, 1928 to Anthony and Ann Vafias. She attended Jefferson Elementary in Duluth and then attended Cloquet High School. She married Chester L. Wilson, and after his death married Joseph W. Randall. Mary Ann worked at Diamond Match for 26 years as a match inspector. She was a member of Journey Christian Church in Cloquet. She was also a member of the VFW Cloquet Post 3979. She...
Julie R. Weiler, 57, of Cloquet passed away Dec. 13, 2021, at Community Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 10, 1964, in Cloquet, the daughter of Warner and Janet (Pohjala) Bodin. Julie worked as a nursing assistant for more than 25 years in private care and assisted living. She had a great love for caring for people. Julie won numerous blue ribbons at the county fair for her gardening, flowers and vegetables. She enjoyed making candles and cardamom bread, and had a love for pets and her...
