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Evan Gustafson and Joe Peterson each scored 18 points as Barnum topped Cromwell-Wright 57-39 to capture the 5A east subsection championship Tuesday night in Hinckley. Gustafson, who hit three of Barnum's nine 3-pointers, helped Barnum to a 28-17 lead at half time, and Peterson paced the Bombers in the second half as Barnum rolled the 18-point victory. "These kids had been together since kindergarten and have put a lot of time, work and effort into the program," said Bombers head coach Richard...
The Lumberjacks faced Hibbing, the No. 1 seed of the Section 7AAA boys basketball tournament, for the third time this season Tuesday night in Hibbing. The third time wasn't a charm for Cloquet as they were downed 56-53 in a back-and-forth contest. During the regular season, the two teams split. After losing by 22 points Dec. 17, the 'Jacks rebounded by winning by 6 points Feb. 10 in Cloquet. The deciding game of the series would prove to be every bit as exciting. In Thursday's game against...
The Esko Eskomos boys basketball team entered Tuesday night's Section 7AA semifinal matchup with Crosby-Ironton with a 24-3 record and an eight-game win streak. The Eskomos left with a nine-game win streak, another victory in the win column and a shot at the section title on Thursday. The 80-59 win over Crosby-Ironton at UMD was fast-paced and rugged with both teams running and gunning at a frenetic pace. Midway through the first half, the Eskomos were in a tight battle with the Rangers with...
Our sincere sympathies to the family of Mary Suhonen Erickson, 72, who passed away March 12. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Free Church in Wright. The next time you get your hands on some spare change, take a closer look. You might be holding a special new quarter from the U.S. Mint. Five new quarters issued over the next four years will feature trailblazing women: Maya Angelou, Sally Ride, Anna May Wong, Wilma Mankiller and Adelina Otero-Warren. They were chosen by...
Students and staff at Queen of Peace Catholic School raised $19,665 in six weeks through its Catholic Schools Raffle this winter. Teachers, staff and the surrounding community of Cloquet united with students and their families beginning Jan. 14 when students started selling $5 raffle tickets, part of a fundraising program provided free of charge by sponsor Catholic United Financial since 2009. Queen of Peace Catholic School is one of 86 schools in Minnesota and South Dakota that took part in...
Fond du lac Tribal and Community College has been designated a 2021 Leader College by the network called Achieving the Dream. FDLTCC is one of four colleges across the country to receive the designation this year. “I am proud to work at FDLTCC and be surrounded by colleagues with such caring hearts and expertise,” said president Stephanie Hammitt. The “Leader College” designation among ATD Network colleges indicates that every person affiliated with an institution is committed to ensuring studen...
The Barnum student section enjoyed a light moment during Tuesday's Section 5A game with Cromwell-Wright in Hinckley. Barnum won the game and will play Nevis Friday in the Section 5A championship game....
The No. 3 seeded Moose Lake/Willow River boys basketball team powered its way to a Section 7AA semifinal match up with Pequot Lakes by downing Virginia in the quarterfinals with a punishing and physical man-to-man defense. Against the Patriots Tuesday, the Rebels ran into foul trouble and were unable to overcome a slow start, losing 66-59 to the No. 2 seed. The first half proved to be difficult offensively for the Rebels, who fell behind 25-19 at the break. "Pequot is tall and athletic, and they...
Brad Matlack likes the idea of finding a better way for landowners to burn brush and other biomass from cleanups on properties. In late 2020, the manager of the Carlton Soil and Water Conservation District heard about some money available to let residents experiment with what is known as creating "biochar." In a nutshell, it's method of high-heat burning that creates lower emissions into the atmosphere while leaving a charcoal-like pile that research has shown could have beneficial resources...
As the snow gets a bit soggy around the edges, thoughts of spring aren't far from the minds of Wrenshall area farmers, and many have been planning for the coming season by attending conferences and symposiums. My husband, Janaki Fisher-Merritt of the Food Farm, signed up for the virtual option of last month's organic vegetable production conference run by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and presented remotely to the Quebec ministry of agriculture. We had a few representatives from...
In a game that did not at all match the magical scenery of the host state, the Minnesota Wilderness got a tough 2-0 road victory Saturday over the Anchorage Wolverines to win the series 2-1. Matt Smith earned the shutout, his third of the season, with 29 saves in a penalty-filled game. Both teams were held scoreless through the game’s first 55 minutes, but not for lack of chances. The two teams combined for 68 minutes’ worth of penalties, 42 for the Wilderness and 26 for Anchorage. The Wilderness (27-21-1) finished the game scoreless on fiv...
Students and staff at Esko schools were safely evacuated Friday afternoon, after the Carlton County Sheriff's Office received an anonymous 911 call indicating an explosive device was seen in an Esko High School classroom. Officers and school officials initiated evacuation procedures, and enlisted the help of emergency responders and law enforcement from many different agencies to conduct an exhaustive search of the building and surroundings. No suspicious items were located, and the campus was...
