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The Cloquet and Fond du Lac police departments are investigating what they term a "suspicious death" earlier this week. Meanwhile, a 58-year-old man was arrested Tuesday and in custody in Carlton County jail on possible charges of manslaughter in the first degree, while committing a gross misdemeanor with violence. Officers from both departments responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 2:09 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, reporting an unwanted person in an apartment inside the Fond du Lac Veterans...
We recieved responses to our inquiry last week about the photo found here of a group of people, young and old, believed to have been taken likely 50 years ago. If you have any items for History Mysteries, or info on current cases, email [email protected]. Here are some of those responses: Jennifer Jaakola I showed this picture to my parents and they recognized a bunch of people. They both grew up on Big Lake Road, which is where the people they recognized also lived. They believe this photo...
A petition to rescind a school board appointment in Wrenshall has been turned in to the school district office. Superintendent Kim Belcastro reported at the regular school board meeting Monday night that the petition had 200 signatures on it. If all of the signatures are valid, it would be well above the required signatures required by state statute, which set the amount at 5 percent of eligible voters in a district, or, in Wrenshall, 168 people. The petition will now be reviewed by the district’s head of elections, Beth Peterson. If enough s...
A Cloquet man escaped from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center in Saginaw Friday evening, Sept. 10, and was missing for more than 11 hours before being located the next morning by St. Louis County deputies. Branden Russell King had been sentenced for domestic assault convictions. County deputies found him in Hermantown early Saturday morning after an off-duty police officer spotted him....
The Northland Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is helping northeast Minnesota businesses learn about and apply for Main Street Covid Relief grants. The DEED portal to apply will open Sept. 20 and close Sept. 29. Applicants who qualify and are selected will receive grants between $10,000 and $25,000 depending on the number of full-time employees on staff. Grants may be used for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, mortgage payments, utility bills and other similar exp...
Continued favorable weather has lessened wildfire risk for much of northern Minnesota. In response, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is removing fire restrictions in 14 counties. Only Cook and Lake counties are still under Class III burning restrictions, meaning no campfires except attended fires at a home, cabin, campground or resort in those two counties. According to DNR acting wildfire prevention supervisor Allissa Reynolds, the change reflects “reduced wildfire risks for much of the north, while also recognizing that w...
It's fall, and the Pine Knot is continuing the tradition of asking readers to send in their best fall color photos. It is expected to be a short season this year, with abnormally dry conditions. But it will be interesting and different. And remember, fall color can be found anywhere, as editor Jana Peterson found at the Cloquet Forestry Center last week, at right. Send in your snaps to [email protected]. Place the words "fall color" in the subject line so we don't miss your email. Cloquet...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College will debut the Ruth A. Myers Lecture Series in the Sciences and Humanities with a free virtual presentation by Robin Wall Kimmerer at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22. During the event, Robin Wall Kimmerer will discuss, “What Does the Earth Ask of Us?” We are showered every day with the gifts of the Earth, and yet, we are tied to institutions that relentlessly ask, “What more can we take?” To register for the free event, visit fdltcc.edu/ruth-a-myers-lecture-series. Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorat...
“Screenagers, Next Chapter,” a movie about teenagers, anxiety, depression and screen time, will air for free in person and online for up to 300 local residents in October, courtesy of the Carlton County Collaborative, Cloquet School District, Cloquet Eagles Club, United way and the Cloquet Public Library. High stress, anxiety and depression are experienced by millions of young people. The movie follows physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent well-being in the digital age. The live showing sta...
We applaud the family of the late Gordy Lundquist for inviting everyone to an ice cream social Sunday to celebrate the life of the legendary patriarch and founder of the famous drive-in that bears his name. When Gordy and his wife, Marilyn, started Gordy’s Hi-Hat restaurant in 1960, no one thought their summer-only, drive-in burger joint would put Cloquet on the map, but it did. Even after fast food chain restaurants suffocated most old-fashioned drive-ins, Gordy’s not only survived but thrived, attracting customers from near and far. A sim...
Lyle G. Schaak, 75, of Cloquet passed away from underlying health conditions following surgery on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at University of Minnesota Medical Center surrounded by family members. He was born in Lakeville, Minnesota on June 15, 1946, to George and Selma (Pudil) Schaak. He graduated in 1964 from Lakeville High School. Lyle joined the U.S. Navy and served from December 1964 to 1968, serving on the USS Mount McKinley as a master signalman during his three tours in the Vietnam War....
William "Bill" Nicholas Meisner, 94, of Cloquet died peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Suncrest Assisted Living. He was surrounded by his family as they sang favorite songs he taught them. He is survived by his daughter, Susan; four sons, Jess (Wendy), Bart (Lynn), Paul and Ross; nine grandchildren, Willa, Adam, Brionna, Dielle, Aylie, Lars, Elora, Anna and Samuel; and seven great-grandchildren, Noah, Joey, James, Callum, Shae, Rhys and Layne. Bill was preceded in death by his dear wife,...
Donald Andrew Pykkonen, “Farmer Don,” 86, passed away at home from complications of pancreatic cancer on Sept. 5, 2021, not more than 100 yards from where he was born. Donald was born during a blizzard on Jan. 5, 1935, to Andrew and Hulda Mary (Helberg) Pykkonen in Thomson Township. It was there on the family farm that he spent his entire life. He was the middle of five children, with four sisters. Finnish was Donald’s native language and once he went to Washington School in Cloquet in 1941 he began learning English. He farmed the homes...
Loren E. Terp, 92, of Carlton passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Inter-Faith Care Center. He was born July 2, 1929, in St. Louis Park to Peter and Bernice Terp. He grew up in the St. Louis Park area and married Ann Huisinger on July 22, 1950. Loren worked at turkey farms in Canby, Biglow and Worthington, then they moved to Cloquet and worked at Diamond Brands, Potlatch and Conwed. At one point he was working for all three at the same time. He taught first aid classes at Potlatch and for the...
Barbara Lynn Smith Solem, 66, of Culver passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident near Webster, Wisconsin. She was born on Nov. 5, 1954, in Duluth to Leo and Ingrid Smith. She was raised in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School in 1973. Barb owned Northland Wreaths, had a tax preparation service and was a bus driver for South Ridge schools. She was a member of multiple motorcycle groups, the Cowboy Fast Draw Association, Twin Ports Dance...
Robert Roy Williams, 84, of Cloquet, died on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at home. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, Sept. 17 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will be in New Calvary Cemetery. To leave an online condolence, visit the guestbook at www.nelsonfuneralcare.net. Susan Jackson of Cloquet died Sept. 3, 2021. A Celebration of life will be held 2-6 p.m. Oct. 9 at Solway Township Hall. Ardeth “Ardy” Ann (Malluege) Pykkonen, 83, of Esko passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, in her home after a lon...
Approximately 200 people gathered at the Common Ground building in Cloquet last week to gear up for the fall church season. Pastor Brandon Monson, youth pastor at Grace Baptist in Cloquet, said 10 youth groups - from Cloquet, Duluth, Meadowlands and Two Harbors - came together on Sept. 8 "as one body" to focus on the next season. Two professional speakers addressed the crowd of mostly young people and their leaders. Jesse Smith, a former backup dancer for Justin Timberlake and Rihanna and now...
Thursday, Sept. 9 Volleyball Barnum-3 Esko-0 Cloquet-3 Eveleth-Gilbert-0 Carlton-3 McGregor-0 South Ridge-3 ML-WR-0 Boys soccer CEC-3 Hermantown-0 Girls Soccer Bemidji-3 Cloquet-0 Friday, Sept. 10 Football Cloquet-42 Denfeld-6 McGregor-54 Carlton/Wrenshall-34 Hill City/Northland-26 South Ridge-12 ML/WR-55 International Falls-0 Esko-41 Mora-14 Barnum-52 East Central-0 Tuesday, Sept. 14 Volleyball Cloquet-3 ML/WR-0 Barnum-3 Crosby-Ironton-0 South Ridge-3 Silver Bay-0 Duluth East-3 Carlton-0 Marshall-3 Wrenshall-1 Boys Soccer CEC-6 Hibbing-0...
Friday, Sept. 17 Football All games at 7 p.m. • Barnum at Braham • Carlton/Wrenshall, canceled • Cloquet vs Grand Rapids • Cromwell-Wright/ Floodwood vs Northland • Esko vs Proctor • Moose Lake/WR at Greenway/NK (Coleraine) • South Ridge vs Cook County Sat., Sept. 18 Girls soccer • Cloquet at Two Rivers, 2 p.m. Boys soccer • CEC at Hermantown for multiple games, 12 p.m. Volleyball • Barnum at Crosby-Ironton, 9 a.m. • Cloquet at Minnetonka, 8 a.m. • Moose Lake at Crosby-Ironton, 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20 Girls soccer • Cloquet vs Denfeld, 4:45...
The strangest rain cloud scuttled from the northwest to southeast across northern Carlton County Wednesday night. A narrow squall poured rain, cuffed by ragged and then bloomy cloud formations. Then, on both sides, clear sky. Arching through all of it was a clear, full rainbow, large enough to cover the entire city of Wrenshall and its environs. Under the bright red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet was the school, where about 50 people ended up gathering for a school board meeting. To say matters surrounding the board lately...
Head to Cromwell to celebrate the Harvest Festival Friday through Sunday, Sept. 10-12. There will be scarecrows found across the city; they were judged for their creativity this week. Tonight there is a steak and hot dog feed, with ice cream cones available for dessert. A dance begins at 7 p.m. Food and craft vendors will be in the city park 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Class of 1953 will reunite at the pavilion. A volleyball tournament starts at 9 a.m. A parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. The...
The 27th Lake Superior Harvest Festival takes place Saturday and will feature several farms and vendors from Carlton County. The free event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bayfront Festival park in Duluth. The Sustainable Farming Association calls it the largest farmers market in the region, with farms from across the region selling fall harvest produce. There will also be artisan vendors, live music, educational demonstrations, and a renewable energy fair. Masks will be required at the event to help keep everyone safe and physical distancing is...
Hear accounts of local history from actors portraying prominent citizens of the past as you walk through Riverside Cemetery in Moose Lake. Meet Minnie Carlson Peterson, a heroic nurse from the 1918 Fires, businessman Claude Poston, pioneer family Olaf and Maria Hultberg and others. The Living History Walk is 2- 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Admission is $15, cash or check. Sponsored by the Moose Lake Area Historical Society. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Soo Line Event Center....
With 78 percent of the state experiencing severe drought and some experiencing extreme or exceptional drought, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requiring water suppliers to implement water-use restrictions as that state enters the warning phase of a statewide drought plan. The Cloquet City Council approved a number of water restriction measures Tuesday in reaction to the ongoing drought. As part of those measures, residents are asked to either stop watering their lawns or restrict watering to odd or even dates. Odd numbered...
One man is dead and another critically injured after a crash last week. According to a Carlton County Sheriff’s Office press release, deputies and first responders from Carlton Fire and Ambulance Department responded to a report of a truck leaving the roadway at 12:18 a.m. Aug. 30. The truck was southbound on the 200 block of Thomson Road when it left the road and struck a tree. Passenger Cuong Hang, 38, was ejected and killed. The driver, Hung Hang, 39, was critically injured and transported to Essentia Health in Duluth by Cloquet Area Fire D...
