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Laurel (Cahill) Peltier, 74, of Farmington passed away March 10, 2021, from respiratory failure. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Jessica and Eli Peltier, and her grandchildren, Breanna (21), Hannah Grace (13), Holly Ann (11), Mila (7) and Lily (4). Laurel enjoyed spending precious time with her grandchildren. She was creative and truly loved giving gifts. Laurel also loved fresh flowers. She would give them to her grandchild on every occasion. A Celebration of Life will take place 1...
Bimbo Nordrum, 51, left this world on an Indian Motorcycle in Sherman County, Oregon, May 5, 2021. Born April 6, 1970, to James and Judy Nordrum, he grew up in International Falls with his sister, Jo, until the family moved to Cloquet in June 1987, where he graduated from high school. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy 1989 through 1993. After being honorably discharged, he followed his father into the ironworkers trade with the Ironworkers Local 512 and worked for many years throughout Minnes...
Bonnie J. Carter, 75, of Cloquet passed away May 13, 2021, at Sunnyside Health Care Center. She was born May 11, 1946, in Cloquet, the daughter of Douglas and Lorraine (Proulx) Carter. Bonnie graduated from Cloquet High School and worked as a certified nursing assistant for the Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital, Nopeming Nursing Home, and Essentia Health. Her passions included sewing, knitting, and camping with all the grandchildren in Minnesota. She moved to Arizona in 2006 where she found a...
Melanie Joy Synkiew, 57, of Cloquet died Feb. 13. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29 at Round Lake Cemetery in McGregor. Arrangements by Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet.\ Kay Lenore Burgraff, 69, of Duluth and formerly of Holyoke, died Feb. 28. Celebration of Life: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 29 in the Silverbrook Town Hall in Wrenshall. Arrangements by Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet....
Cloquet’s parks are the envy of many, with plenty of recreation areas for outdoor activities as varied as team sports, hiking, playing on playgrounds, skating, skiing and camping. Many of our prize attractions are located along the Highway 33 corridor, with high traffic from tourists who drive through our city in droves, on the way to other destinations. We’d like to start focusing on keeping a few more of those tourists in town. Encouraging them to visit our parks is a good place to start. We recently were encouraged that The Beach at Pin...
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again - in life as well as theater. After postponing its performance of "Finishing School" in 2020 because of the pandemic, the County Seat Theater Company will present Elaine Liner's comedy, opening next Friday. This comedy about life's second act finds older gents Al (Ken Peter) and Wizzer (Michael Rosen) meeting on a park bench every morning to read and mock newspaper obits. Their daily rituals - shooting the bull about sports, women loved and lost,...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet conferred associate degrees and diplomas on the 157 students from its class of 2021 during a virtual commencement ceremony May 13. College president Stephanie Hammitt held out hope that it will be the last ceremony of its type in a while. "We find ourselves once again celebrating apart and virtually, rather than together," she said. "But our enthusiasm and happiness for your accomplishments is not diminished." The 2020 Student of the Year, Hope...
Students at Cloquet's Washington Elementary had a change drive this spring.The Student Advisory Team members (third- and fourth- graders shown here) decided about a month ago that they wanted to organize and lead a change drive as a service project for the school. The students voted on donating proceeds to the B&B food train. In three weeks the students collected $1,611.74, with kindergarten leading the way with more than $500. John and Kim Lind from B&B as well as Deanna Wisneski from...
Minnesota Wilderness captain Donte Lawson posed with his cousin Patrick Lawson following a game in Cloquet this month. It's crunch time for the Wilderness, as the NAHL junior hockey team heads into the Robertson Cup playoffs this weekend. Although the first two games of the series against the Bismarck Bobcats are away Friday and Saturday, the teams will be in Cloquet on May 25. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the pick drops at 7:15 p.m. at Northwoods Credit Union Arena Tuesday. Tickets are $5 at the...
Esko High School senior Michael Urie has been accepted to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland after receiving a nomination from U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents the 8th Congressional District in Minnesota. Urie said he was drawn to the military academy because "many members of my family have served, and I'd like to follow in their footsteps." Teens interested in attending U.S. service academies are encouraged to seek nominations from members of Congress. Stauber said Urie...
After the Pfizer vaccine was approved this week for ages 12 and older, Cloquet’s Community Memorial Hospital will hold a vaccine clinic opportunity for anyone 12 years old and older from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20 at the hospital. Anyone under 18 must bring a parent or guardian along to the appointment to sign a consent form. The second dose of vaccine will be administered June 10. Parents will need to attend this appointment as well. Anyone interested in being vaccinated or having their child aged 12 or older vaccinated can register by c...
Free community meals will be offered Thursday May 20 and 27 at the Carlton VFW, Cloquet VFW and Fond du Lac Head Start. There will be approximately 100 meals per location. Distribution starts at 3 p.m. and lasts until the meals are gone. Recipients are asked to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior. The meals, provided by Loaves & Fishes, will be prepared by Jim Vnuk of Jim ’n’ Jo’s Katering and Paul Sapyta and Kevin Peterson of Room at the Table Catering and Bakery, with volunteer support from the area United Way, Lions Club, Fond du Lac B...
The Cloquet Public Library will not be collecting fines for families with children from May 14 through Aug. 6 so that families continue to read throughout the summer and participate in their summer reading program....
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College will offer a new sustainable food systems class this summer. This summer's class, SUST 2090 Field Experience, is the first course of several that will form a new track in FDLTCC's Environmental Science program. The course is rooted in Indigenous values and food sovereignty, aiming to translate reciprocal relationships into sustainable harvest and cultivation techniques. The course's seven modules are holistic in nature with topics in treaty rights,...
The Carlton schools choir concert previewed in the April 30 issue went off with only one hitch, but a major one: technical difficulties. So while the students were able to sing together and the 75-minute concert was recorded, the livestream link didn’t work. Not to worry. It will run on CAT-7, the local cable access channel, at 5:55 p.m. Fridays, 2:05 p.m. Saturdays and 12:15 p.m. Mondays for the next month. Don’t have cable? Anyone who would like to view the concert over the internet can find the link on the Bethesda Lutheran Church page at...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College was set to award associate degrees and diplomas to 157 students during a virtual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 13, after this issue of the Pine Knot News went to press. In addition to the virtual ceremony, modified in-person celebrations were planned, including pinning exercises for nursing program graduates and a drive-through graduate parade starting at 5 p.m. Thursday....
After a summer season where The Beach at Pinehurst Park sat empty and unused due to the pandemic, we are excited to see leaders are opening the pool this summer. It’s a sign that things may be getting back to normal, and we couldn’t be happier. Yes, the pool opens Monday, June 14. It’s quite a gem, one of the few sand-bottomed swimming ponds left in the state. The city-owned pool in the heart of Cloquet is slightly chlorinated for hygiene and fully staffed with lifeguards for safety and security. Although the textured “sand” is more gravelly...
Has anyone noticed, or is it just me? The area of the Pine Tree Plaza parking lot drive between the Big Lake Road entrance and McDonald’s restaurant could sure use some attention. I don’t know if it is private property or government property; in any case, is the owner aware of the deterioration? I would describe it as being wall-to-wall potholes. Are there any plans to improve it? Also, at the Big Lake Road entrance there is an island of rocks and shrubs that block the line of incoming traffic entering the parking lot, causing vehicles to swe...
There was an error in the coverage of the recent Veterans Park vandalism, which reported that vandals “spraypainted a Nazi swastika” on the restroom shelter. At best, this is an unsubstantiated claim; at worst, it’s factually inaccurate, and it’s worth discussing why. The swastika in question appears to be a left-facing swastika (or aswastika), which is a Buddhist symbol for love or mercy, while the Nazi swastika typically faces right. To be clear, I doubt the vandals themselves knew this, as vandals do not tend to be particularly sophist...
Fishing opener is this Saturday, May 15. That means the start of fishing for walleye, bass, northern pike and trout in lakes, plus the kickoff of the summer tourism season. As you prepare to hit the water for Saturday’s fishing opener, it’s vital to keep in mind that in many places the water temperature remains dangerously cold. Please be aware of this and plan accordingly. The law requires anyone younger than 10 to wear a life jacket when boating, but the DNR urges everyone to wear a life jacket when they’re on or near water. This is espec...
Hockey isn't just a young man's game - the 10 teams that turned out for the Rusty Axe men's hockey tournament earlier this year proved that. Joe Broneak said he was thrilled with the number of players who signed up. They had teams from Carlton County, but also Duluth and the Iron Range. Most of the players were 21 or older. "Six of us got together and planned it six weeks in advance and we got 10 teams. Next time we'll start earlier and hope for 16 teams," he said. Other organizers included...
Laurel (Cahill) Peltier, 74, of Farmington passed away March 10, 2021 from respiratory failure. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Jessica and Eli Peltier, and her grandchildren, Breanna (21), Hannah Grace (13), Holly Ann (11), Mila (7) and Lily (4). Laurel enjoyed spending precious time with her grandchildren. She was creative and truly loved giving gifts. Laurel also loved fresh flowers. She would give them to her grandchild on every occasion. A Celebration of Life will take place 1...
Robert Vernon Schultz, 90, of Carlton died March 2, 2021, at Augustana Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15 in Atkinson Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Salem Hall in Mahtowa. Gail Louise Anderson died Nov. 8, 2020. Visitation: 10 a.m. until an 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, May 22 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Inurnment will be at New Calvary Cemetery, followed by a luncheon in the church social hall. Ray Bruce Dickison died Nov. 24, 2020, at Cloquet Community M...
Edward William Davidson, 93, passed away peacefully May 5, 2021 at Barnes Care in Esko. He was born to Joseph and Helia (Oja) Davidson June 16, 1927 in Thomson Township, where he resided most of his life. As a young boy he hunted and fished the land, and as an adult became a true outdoorsman. He proudly served his country in Germany immediately following World War II. Upon returning to the U.S., a lovely brunette from Cloquet, Jackie, caught his bright blue eyes. They married April 1, 1950....
On Sunday, May 2, members of the Carlton County Rowdy Wranglers 4-H club cleaned up a 2-mile stretch of County Road 4 as part of their Adopt A Highway commitment....
