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A $6,755,244 budget and $4,334,394 levy were both approved unanimously by the Cloquet Area Fire District board on Dec. 18. The district projects a $200,000 home will be levied $290 and $89 for the fire and ambulance areas, respectively. Board members Gary Harms and Dave Sunnarborg reversed their positions on the levy from September when they voted against the numbers. Linda Way, who also voted against the levy proposal, was not present at the December meeting. To pay off an ambulance bond early, the board voted to put $118,000 of emergency...
Thomson Township supervisors bid a fond farewell to board members Bill Gerard and Dave Sunnarborg, who finished their terms in office at the final meeting of the year on Dec. 19. Gerard wrapped up 21 years on the board, while Sunnarborg finished up a two-year appointment after previously serving for 19 years starting in the early ‘90s. Gerard said he got his 600th 6-foot-tall tree planted in the township at the end of the summer. Board chairwoman Ruth Janke presented both men with certificates of service. She praised Sunnarborg as “the go-to pe...
Here we are at the end of the holiday season, a time of “glad tidings, peace, and good will toward all.” How ironic it is that Merriam-Webster, the dictionary people, recently released “polarization” as their word of the year. The word is chosen each year based on how often it is searched and found online. In 2024, an election year, the word was at the top of the list. Even though the word has been around for a couple hundred years, the usage has changed, which often happens in our languag...
I was saddened to hear the news that Mary Murphy had died on Christmas Day. She was, for many years when I lived in Scanlon, my legislator in the Minnesota House of Representatives, from 1976 to 2022. She was the longest-serving woman in the House, and second-longest serving legislator ever. She lost her reelection bid in 2022 by 33 votes. She was a trailblazer and effective in what was - especially when she began - a man's world. Murphy's full-time job was as a social studies and history...
Thursday, Dec. 26 Boys Basketball Deer River 81 Fond du Lac 47 Esko 69 East Central 37 Boys Hockey CEC 4 Luverne 1 Friday, Dec. 27 Boys Basketball Cloquet 82 Cromwell-Wright 48 Warroad 72 ML/WR 42 Proctor 51 Fond du Lac 50 South Ridge 63 Chisholm 62 Esko 74 Duluth Marshall 53 Girls Basketball Melrose 48 Carlton/Wrenshall 20 Hermantown 68 Esko 50 Cloquet 59 Mesabi East 43 Cromwell-Wright 63 Pine City 29 Boys Hockey St. Cloud 2 CEC 1 Girls Hockey Mankato East 5 MLA 1 Saturday, Dec. 28 Boys Hockey CEC 6 Mankato East 0 Girls Hockey Pine City 5 MLA...
The Moose Lake Area girls hockey team held a one-goal lead over Cloquet-Esko-Carlton entering the third period on Dec. 20. The Rebels were able to fight through penalties and CEC's push to tie the game by scoring two late empty-net goals for a 3-0 victory over the Lumberjacks. MLA grabbed a 1-0 lead at the 8:07 mark of the first period on a goal by Hallie Klavu with assists going to Sandra Ribich and Lily Ludwig. "The last time we played CEC, they got three goals in the first seven minutes of...
The 2024 version of the Wood City Classic boys basketball tournament was held last Friday and Saturday at Cloquet Middle School, and the venerable tournament did not disappoint local basketball fans. "It is always a good tournament and we love coming to play here," said Cromwell-Wright coach Bill Pocernich. "There's always good competition against good teams." The host Lumberjacks took on Pocernich's Cardinals in the opening game for both teams. Cloquet came out on top 82-48. "We started well...
The Wood City Classic girls basketball tournament is in the books, and both local teams went 1-1 in the tournament. Cloquet opened with a win over Mesabi East and then lost to Pine City, while Cromwell-Wright started with an easy win over Pine City, but then fell to Mesabi East in their second game. A year ago, Cloquet entered the tournament with an 8-0 record and looked to be the favorite in Section 7AAA, but Mesabi East put a stop to the win streak. That loss kickstarted a downward spiral for...
I hope you’re having a great 2025. Happy New Year. We all wonder what this year will bring — it seems that 2024 went by too fast, but with all the election stuff, I’m glad that part is over. Bethlehem Lutheran church in Wright will have its final worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. The service will be followed by a catered meal. If you have any special memories from the church, please send them to me at [email protected] or mail a note to me at my new address: P.O. Box 211, 1242...
More than 400 people turned out for the annual community Christmas meal in Cloquet on Dec. 25. Carlton County Disabled American Veterans member and lead organizer Raffy Johnson said it’s important to keep the tradition going for him and for all the people who enjoy having their Christmas meal together, recalling the days that his late father, Dave, organized the meal with other Zion members. The meal has been served at the Cloquet church for more than 30 years. Johnson said volunteers help m...
Senior Nutrition menu Friday, Jan. 3 Chicken rotini, broccoli, Mandarin oranges, mini ice cream sandwich Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 4-5 frozen meals available Monday, Jan. 6 Egg salad sandwich, fresh cucumber slices, Honeycrisp apple, sugar cookie Tuesday, Jan. 7, New Year party Boiled Dinner green beans, gelatin & fruit Wednesday, Jan. 8 Swiss steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, Broccoli Normandy, gingersnap cookie Thursday, Jan. 9 Chicken & dumplings, cooked beets, lime gelatin Friday, Jan. 10 Meatloaf, baked potato, peas, brownie Call the Senior...
Bethany/Bethlehem Lutheran Parish www.bethanybethlehem.org Bethany Lutheran Church 5660 Hwy 210, Cromwell 218-644-3640 bethany55726@ yahoo.com Worship 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School Women’s Bible study 9:30 a.m. first Wed. Bethany Beacons women’s ministry 9 a.m. second Wed. Bethlehem Lutheran Church Hwy 210 & Third St., Wright 218-357-2593 [email protected] Worship 8 a.m. Holy Closure service 10 a.m. Jan. 26 Bethel Lutheran Church Pastor Rob Larson 1012 29th St., Scanlon 218-879-9723, 763-957-2990 [email protected] Facebook:...
FRIDAY JAN. 3 Community chess club 3:30-5 p.m. at the Cloquet Public Library. Also Jan. 10, 24 & 31. SATURDAY, JAN. 4 Country Western show and dance 2-5 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, Solway Town Hall, corner of Hwy 2 and Munger Shaw Road. All welcome, freewill offering. 218-729-8139, 591-7721 SUNDAY, JAN. 5 Free community meal 4-5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, Cloquet. Pasta and Beef, rolls, salad, fruit, dessert. Sponsored by Community of Hope 2:16 MONDAY, JAN. 6 Smear League meets 2-5 p.m. the first four Mondays at the Cloquet VFW. $...
Lois J. Kolodge, age 92 of Cloquet, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Evergreen Knoll. She was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Scanlon, Minnesota, to P.D. and Donna Edwards, the youngest of six children. Lois was a 1950 graduate of Cloquet High School. She was united in marriage to Raymond “Reese” Kolodge in 1953, and they made their home in Cloquet until his death in 1996. Lois was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, who always found time to spend with her family. She was known for bak...
Eileen Evelyn VanderMeiden, 90, of Cloquet, Minnesota, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Eileen was born on July 14, 1934 in Milaca, Minnesota to Milo and Mae Lincoln. She was known for her steadfast faith in Christ, kind and compassionate nature, and strong love for her family. Her example won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of love and faith. She was known for being so incredibly full of...
Terry A. Johnson, age 60, of Carlton, Minnesota passed away surrounded by family on January 2, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on June 22, 1964, to Warner and Maxine (Peil) Johnson in Cloquet, Minnesota. Terry grew up and graduated from school in Esko, Minnesota. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1984 to 1988, aboard the USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier. Following his honorable discharge, Terry became a man of many trades as he held various construction...
Olli Rikhard Rahkola, 69, of Esko, passed away in the early morning of Jan. 5, 2025 with his family by his side. Olli was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to Frans and Martha (Himanka) Rahkola on Feb. 8, 1955. Olli was a devout lover of Christ, and his Catholic faith; he was very active within the church and the community. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the school kitchen at St James Catholic School, the Esko community garden, the Esko High School track meets, and he took great pride in...
June Marie Hill, 92, passed away on Dec. 28, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on June 10, 1932, in Cloquet to Uno and Olga (Savo) Karjala. June attended school in Cloquet, and went to a 32-year-long career with Diamond Brands. June was united in marriage to Arnie J. Hill in August 1947. They shared 24 years together before Arnie passed away Feb. 12, 1973. They lived in Cloquet and raised five children. June was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in...
