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As we predicted at the end of 2020, this year we’ll celebrate the Fourth of July as a normal event with a parade, sporting activities, and fireworks. Well, almost normal. Uncertainty of the pandemic’s effects by midsummer have affected planning for the annual event, and lingering pandemic restrictions have limited the group gathering size and scope. Unfortunately, another side effect is the economic fallout from the pandemic has made it difficult to raise enough money for the fireworks display. There will still be the parade down Cloquet Ave...
While watching Minnesota’s legislative committee and floor sessions, some debate arose in my mind about the discussions. One surrounded small businesses. As legislators are drafting legislation, it is important for the public to know what the “small business” definition is. In an email exchange with a house member, the member was reluctant to relay the exact definition. It’s important to know who lawmakers are talking about because it affects a large percent of Minnesota businesses. It all means various businesses were eligible for federal...
I find it interesting, and maybe fun, to reflect on just what the world is like now, after the heart of the pandemic seems to be over and daily life gets back on track. With pandemic restrictions easing, hopefully we can return to enjoying the events that we missed during the past year. Most are open to the public. Many offer complimentary food, beverages, sweet treats, information, trinkets, samples and door prizes. I think it’s interesting to see what one tiny microbe can do to put a stop to so many events. I welcome the return of Fourth o...
Kenneth L. DeFoe Jr., "Niizhoo Gwaanabe," 57, passed away with his family by his side June 14, 2021, at Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth. He was born Nov. 17, 1963, in Cloquet to Kenneth L. DeFoe Sr. and Geraldine L. DeFoe. Ken was employed by the Fond du Lac Reservation since 1981, working up the ranks from laborer to head of FDL Housing and the head of FDL Construction company. He helped plan, develop and build homes, community buildings and roads, to name a few things, throughout the...
Margaret Alexander, 86, of Keowee Key, South Carolina, passed away at her home Oct. 19, 2020. Born in Cloquet, she was the daughter of Floyd and Mildred Nelson, and wife of the late Robert George Alexander. Margaret was a CPA and an active member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Seneca, South Carolina. A lifelong volunteer and philanthropist, she served the needs of others in a variety of ways, including reading to the blind and donating her accounting services to startups as well as...
Sheila Cartwright, 52, of Barnum, passed away with her family by her side June 10, 2021, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born July 23, 1968 to Roger and Shirley Lund in Moose Lake. Sheila graduated from Cromwell High School in 1986. She was a fantastic wife and mother who was incredibly dedicated to her family and children. Sheila was the domestic engineer around the house, attending to the yard, garden, or current project they were working on. She loved to feed the hummingbirds and enjoyed watching the deer. Sheila was a great c...
Betty Lorraine Dancer, 91, of Cloquet passed away June 12, 2021, in Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born June 29, 1929, in Sandstone to John and Alice (Dupuis) Voit. Betty grew up in Sandstone and graduated from Sandstone High School in 1947. She married Kenneth Dancer on June 16, 1948 in Trinity Lutheran Church in Sandstone. Betty had been a member of Sandstone Evangelical Free Church, Virginia Bible Chapel, and Faith Baptist Church in Hermantown. She had written many short stories...
Loren Arvin Olson, 66, of Duluth, passed away in his home May 23, 2021. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 25 at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery in Hermantown. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Care....
Ruby’s Pantry will return to its regular schedule and location in June and July, with distribution on the fourth Wednesday of the month, doors opening at 10 a.m., at the Cloquet Armory. Questions? Call Sheila Peterson at 218-591-8127. Look for updates each month in the Pine Knot....
The Arrowhead Library System is providing “The Art of Tying Knots: Macramé Take & Make Kits” to member public libraries to distribute in July, including the Cloquet, Carlton and Moose Lake libraries. Learn the basic three knots of macramé and create a trendy micro-macramé zipper pull. This DIY project, created by Minnesota artist Jen Anfinson, can be used on jackets, backpacks, purses — anything with a zipper. It’s a great hands-on opportunity to create an artistic gift or even start a new hobby. This program is geared towards adults and...
Nick Olson of Cloquet was named to the spring semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Colter Hendrickson of Esko was named to the University of Utah’s spring dean’s list. Andy Acers of Cloquet was named to Hamline University’s School of Business spring dean’s list. On the list from Hamline’s College of Liberal Arts are four students from Cloquet: Caelyn Androsky, Kylee Donfris, Savannah Lyytinen, and Sarena Sabyan. Hannah Lattu of Wrenshall was named to the University of Minnesota Duluth’s spring dean’s list. Ellie Gamrad...
Members Cooperative Credit Union selected 11 college-bound seniors for $10,000 in scholarships recently, including Amanda Paul of Cloquet ($500), and Olivia Bogenholm of Moose Lake ($500). Esko Apostolic Church presented its first scholarship award of $2,000 to Grace Liupakka, who plans to attend University of Minnesota Duluth in the fall and focus on social work studies. She was awarded the scholarship based on her ability, work ethic, career plans, and a written statement of her faith. The church intends to award a scholarship...
Cloquet High School Fourth Quarter A HONOR ROLL Grade 9 Elexis Anderson Joshua Anderson Elijah Aultman David Baker Brandon Bandy Hannah Bastien Owen Brenner LeeAna Burley Ava Carlson Courtney Carroll Elise Cawcutt Ella Chartier Quinn Danielson Macy Dearborn Kiana DeFoe Emmie Doesken Ethan Doty Jacob Dunaiski Madison Fredrickson Anders Gunelson Isaac Hill Makenna Horvat Kiley Issendorf Eli Jazdzewski Carly Johnson Gage Johnson Annalise Kalm Mary Kayser Brynn Kowalke Caden Kubis Kyle Lahti Erin Loeb Walker Marquardt Lucia Mertz Addison Moore...
Barnum High School's senior graduation ceremony took place June 4 in the school gymnasium. There were 50 graduates. Student speakers were Olivia Bogenholm, Kaitlynn Hooper-Sparks, Riki Mae Duevel, Oliver Swimeley, Lynnsey Schatz, and Jacob Hultgren. Barnum had a unique situation with a four-way tie for valedictorian, each with a 4.0 grade point average. The valedictorians are Bogenholm, Isaac Konu, Alina Lekande and Schatz. Jacob Hultgren was salutatorian....
The Minnesota State Horticultural Society awarded eight scholarships to students in its District 8 area covering northeastern Minnesota. The recipients were students who have an interest in gardening. Funds for the scholarships were received from various sources – garden clubs and groups, gardeners, and memorials. The top scholarship, the $600 Sharon Wildung Memorial Scholarship, was awarded to Andrea Hille of Carlton. She’s a student at the University of Minnesota Duluth studying biology toward a career in scientific research. Her hor...
Kayleigh Stork of Cloquet graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland Global Campus in May with a bachelor of arts degree in English....
The Minnesota Department of Education released Class of 2020 graduation rate data for the state earlier this month. Overall, Minnesota high school seniors reached another historic graduation rate high of 83.8 percent (56,684 students) who graduated in 2020. This continues an upward trend for the statewide four-year graduation rate, which has increased 1.3 percentage points in the last five years. Additionally, 3,490 students from earlier classes also earned their diplomas in 2020, graduating five, six or seven years after beginning high school....
Students in Jennifer Mangan's fourth-grade class at Washington Elementary School play resonator bells purchased with grant funds in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Cloquet Education Foundation awarded money for the bells, which will get years of use in the classroom. With help from Washington's Partners in Education group, both music classrooms there are now fully equipped with bell sets. "During the Covid-19 pandemic, elementary music, as we know it, could not exist," said Washington...
Barnum High School Fourth quarter A HONOR ROLL Grade 7 Emily Class Alizondra Collelo Lucy Franek Sophia Frank Michael Hoover Kyson Landwehr MaKenna Nordstrom Morghan Nynas Ava Nyquist Iris Polecheck Kaitlyn Rudloff Aleksander Shefchik Hartleigh Stecyk Grade 8 Kaden Carlson Kyler Clarke Casey Corrigan Connor Corrigan Jack Dobosenski Bryce Ferguson Eli Gilbertson Rijah Jones Janaya Jurek Madison Koecher Pierce Korpela Aili Lund Kairi McCoy Lily Newman Brooklyn Peterson Spencer Strohm Megan Swenson Avery Westendorf Ebboney Wills Grade 9 Thomas...
Cromwell-Wright High School Second semester A HONOR ROLL Grade 12 Justin Aho Eliana Anderson Daniel Belden Daniele Butera Brandi Collman Elisabeth Kachinske Andrew Kosloski Aiden Lehti Katherine Libbon Seth Ridlon Grade 11 Scarlett Korpela Alaina Lind Jay Olesiak Andrea Pocernich Zevvus Smith Chandell Warner Michael Zoeller Grade 10 Ellie Anderson Noah Foster Amber Fredrickson Isaac King Sascha Korpela Jacob Measner Steven Ridlon Payton Rosbacka Liam Schoenberg Grade 9 Elliott Anderson Jillian Anderson Avery Birman Tanner Collman Marissa Dahl...
Cloquet will celebrate its senior citizens from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 15 at Veterans Park. Those 60 and older will be celebrated at the park at the second annual Senior Day in Cloquet with prize drawings, food and beverages, a photo booth, myriad vendors and more. Gift bags will be given out to the first 100 guests. Arrowhead Transit is offering free rides to and from the park that day. Call 1-800-862-0175 at least an hour ahead for a ride. The June 15 event will also mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Allegations of maltreatment...
Construction of a cable median barrier on Interstate 35 between Hinckley and Minnesota Highway 210 began this week. Barrier installation is at intermittent points and began just south of Hinckley and will continue north. Drivers can expect left lane closures on weekdays. The closures will be limited northbound, Monday through Thursday, and southbound, Monday through Friday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation expects the project will be completed by the end of July....
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is in the process of a deliberate, gradual return to more in-person court proceedings and modifications to its Covid-19 health and safety protocols. As of June 14, criminal and civil jury trials will be in person along with most other court proceedings. Misdemeanor criminal trials and contested hearings will be held in person beginning Aug. 2....
Minnesotans purchasing health insurance through MNsure are seeing increased savings thanks to recent changes to the Affordable Care Act made through the American Rescue Plan. MNsure is reminding Minnesotans in need of health insurance that they can sign up for coverage through July 16 through the marketplace’s special enrollment period. “The new and expanded financial help available only through MNsure can help lower the cost of health insurance by hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year for Minnesota families,” said MNsure CEO Nate Clark....
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is requesting the public’s assistance in locating fugitive Robert Thomas Baca. Baca was released from the Minnesota DOC in October 2020. His supervision was subsequently transferred to the California Department of Corrections in San Bernardino, California, where he has family and a support system. On May 11, Baca was released from a detention center in California, where he was being questioned on new charges, and was instructed to report to his C...
