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Five Esko football players from the Class of 2023 have signed to play college football. College-bound Eskomo players include Matthew Peterson (St. John's), Nolan Witt (Wisconsin-Stout), Javonte Gregory (Winona), Ty Christensen (Concordia Moorhead) and Wyatt Hudspith (Gustavus). Peterson will join 2022 Esko graduate Cole Engen at St. John's. Another 2022 grad, Mason Perich, will play for Minnesota State Mankato this fall.... Full story
An angler caught and released a 46 1/4- inch northern pike on Mille Lacs Lake that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified as a tie with the current catch-and-release state record. Brad Lila caught and released the fish Jan. 22. “I set the hook as the line was quickly peeling out,” Lila said. “Immediately, I knew it was a very large fish because it peeled out drag and there was no stopping it. After about 10 minutes of fighting the fish, I knew that it might take more than me to land it.” Lila hollered and waved for help an...
Minnesota’s stream trout season opens Saturday with quality fishing opportunities in every region of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports. Brook trout and splake fishing also open on Lake Superior and its tributary streams. Minnesota has roughly 3,800 miles of designated trout streams. Anglers fishing on designated trout waters must have a trout stamp validation in addition to an angling license. Complete trout season details are available at the DNR’s fishing page (mndnr.gov/fishing)....
Minnesota turkey hunting began this week, with opportunities available now through May 31. The season is divided into six hunt periods, A through F. A spring turkey license will provide the opportunity to hunt all permit areas in the state, with the exception of three major wildlife management areas during some of the early hunt periods....
This year’s population estimate of 3,290 moose marks a decade of Minnesota’s moose population remaining relatively stable, according to the results of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2023 aerial population survey. Although the estimate dropped from 2022’s estimate of 4,700, the change continues to reflect the population stability observed in previous years. After a decline from a population estimate of approximately 8,000 in 2009, Minnesota’s moose population appears to have stabilized at 3,700. Data collected by researche...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is hosting its annual Earth Week Celebration April 17-20. It will feature presenters, games, prizes and food. The week opens on Monday with a feast and presentations on the role of tribal agencies and the community on climate adaptation plans to help protect the land. Tuesday activities will focus on sustainability practices. The annual research symposium will take place Wednesday. Things wrap up Thursday with a maple sap boil and maple cotton candy, along with tips on seed starting and playing... Full story
The University of Minnesota has received a $319,820 grant from the Minnesota Forest Resources Council to assess carbon sequestration, storage, and emissions associated with Minnesota forests and forest products. The Department of Natural Resources says that in one year, Minnesota’s forests absorbed 19 million tons of carbon dioxide. That’s the equivalent of taking 4 million gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year. The Nature Conservancy says reforestation and cover cropping are the two most potent climate solutions in the state. It...
Members of the Barnum High School John O. Calverley Chapter of the National Honor Society have demonstrated excellence in "scholarship, service, leadership, and character." During the school year, Barnum NHS members carried out projects that included a food drive, a clothing drive, church projects, suicide awareness posters, Barnum Sports Network, all arts day leader, writing cards for teachers, conference child care, Easter cards for nursing home residents, and together hosted three blood... Full story
Alyce Elaine Frost, 90, of Esko went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 28, 2023. Alyce was born on May 8, 1932, in Birch Creek Township, Denham, Minnesota, to Leonard and Marie (Olson) Larson. After graduating from high school, she was married to John "Jack" Frost. She accompanied her husband in Christian service in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and they traveled with the Sky Pilots gospel team. She retired after 33 years as a secretary for RAM Mutual Insurance Company in Esko. She is... Full story
Karen Leigh Fox, 69, of Cloquet passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born Sept. 2, 1953, in Moose Lake to Gale "Bud" and Shirley Beccue. She grew up in the Sturgeon Lake area and attended Willow River High School, graduating in 1971. She married Richard Fox on April 29, 1995. Karen had much love for her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she doted on with a unique bond. She loved her pugs, especially Lulu. Karen worked in the insurance... Full story
Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Bjorklund Anderson, 99, formerly of Cloquet, died peacefully on Feb. 17, 2023, in Las Vegas. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. April 26 at Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Care.... Full story
David J. Kjoberg, 78, of Cloquet passed away on March 29, 2023. Visitation: 12 p.m. until the 1 p.m. service May 6 at the River of Life Church in Cloquet.... Full story
Richard Joseph “Ricky” Dobosenski, 39, of Sturgeon Lake died March 28, 2023. A gathering of friends and family was held April 5 at Hope Lutheran Church in Moose Lake. Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.... Full story
Spring has arrived, and the snow drifts are going down slowly. I am looking forward to rescuing the Christmas decorations and lights, and checking out my drooping lilac bushes. Let’s all look forward to purchasing flowers (I like geraniums) and vegetables to plant in our gardens and special flower pots. Happy spring, everyone. There are many upcoming events in the Carlton area: April Glow in the Dark Rollerblading is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Four Seasons Complex. Freewill d...
Congratulations to the fourth graders of the Cromwell-Wright School on collecting $1,906.29 and six large boxes of non-perishable food items for the Tri-Community Food shelf. They exceeded their goal of $1,200 and they thank everyone who participated by donating. On April 6 Tony Bastien came and spoke with the eighth-grade health class about his job as an narcotics and substance abuse investigator in Carlton County. He talked about the different types of drugs present in Carlton County and the...
Carlton County Public Health and Human Services is reminding residents to be on the lookout for ticks as warmer temperatures finally come to the region. A variety of diseases are spread by ticks in Minnesota. "You can decrease your chance of being exposed to tick-borne disease by knowing what to look for and taking a few preventative steps," said public health nurse Jenny Barta. The blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, is the main tick of public health concern as it causes the most...
Not every poem Patrick Stevens writes will see the light of day. Some are crafted simply to get it all out. "I'm venting a lot of anger in my poetry at this point about snow," Stevens said last week, before the warming thaw. "It's nothing I'm going to publish ever. It's more about getting it out on paper." In December, the 75-year-old Stevens, with the help of some old Cloquet High School classmates, published his first book of poetry. Titled "Panning Gold," it features 40 poems across 146... Full story
Carlton High School thespians will perform "Epic Fail" by Bradley Hayward at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Encore Performing Arts Center in Cloquet. As the play is described: "Teenagers are faced with failure every day. Some mornings it feels like they have the letter 'F' stamped on their foreheads in bright red ink. In a series of hilarious vignettes, students take on a multitude of challenges, each from a different perspective. From learning to driving a car (seemingly with a mind of... Full story
Because of the recent high temperatures and reduced overnight freezing, Carlton County is already beginning to experience flooding in many areas. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Thursday for Carlton County that will last through 4 p.m. Monday. Numerous roads remain closed or washed out due to flooding and streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall and snowmelt. Low water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passible, a county warning... Full story
In the 1963 crowd photo of area residents welcoming home Cloquet's state runner-up basketball team, we heard from 1963 graduate Helen (Waldorf) Witte, who noticed herself and others in the lower left corner of our March 24 crowd photo and said, "That's me. I couldn't believe it. I went down for the state basketball tournament." Helen is the person anchoring the foreground here, wearing the headscarf. Directly behind her is her late aunt, Marcella Johnson. Standing with them is Paulette...
Rapid snow melt continues to cause high flows in Western Lake Superior Sanitary District’s (WLSSD) sanitary sewer collection system in Duluth. Peak flow to the wastewater treatment plant exceeded 120 million gallons per day on Tuesday, April 11th and continues to flow at nearly three times the standard rate of 38 million gallons per day. With wet weather forecasted for the weekend, WLSSD reminds residents that the spring thaw often brings water related incidents. Residents may experience flooding due to swelling creeks and rivers, sump pump f...
Noah Jerry Feehan, age 39 of Cloquet, passed away April 12th, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Noah was born September 20th, 1983 to Randy and Holly (Olson) Feehan in West Burlington, Iowa. He grew up in Iowa and Illinois before moving to Minnesota in 1997. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 2002. He attended St Cloud State University and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College before joining the Air Force in 2005. Noah was a member... Full story
Lillian F. Davis, age 91, of Carlton, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at her home with family by her side. She was born March 27, 1932, in Crosby, Minnesota, the daughter of Melvin and Gladys (Wolford) Bayliss. Lillian graduated from Aitkin High School. She was a long-time member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton having joined in 1958. Lillian was the first woman to chair the Bethesda Church Council and remained active there through the years with women’s groups, quilters, church s... Full story
Donald “Don” Hoyt, 69, of Duluth passed away April 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s in Duluth. He was born in Superior Township to Leo and Emma (Beeman) Hoyt on March 7, 1954. He grew up in a rural setting with his four brothers and four sisters. He attended Northwestern High School and graduated Class of 1972. He began his military career at age 17, enlisting in the National Guard in 1971. He attended basic training and became a wireman. Shortly thereafter, he went on active duty with the U.S. Army,... Full story
