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Lake ice is gone – or on its way out – across much of the state, so the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone around lakes, rivers and ponds that cold water is dangerous and unexpected falls can quickly turn tragic. About 30 percent of fatal boating accidents each year happen during the cold-water period, and many involve victims who weren’t wearing a life jacket. The most effective way to survive a fall into cold water is to wear a life jacket and make sure the jacket is buckled or zipped. Falling into icy water can be de...
Richard Earl "Dick" Dombrowski, 75, of Esko died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Hilltop Healthcare in Duluth as a result of Alzheimer's disease. Per Dick's wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 722 North Adams Ave, Mason City, Iowa. Visitation is 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023. A private burial service will be at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason, Iowa. Dick was born Feb....
Gary E. Welton, 77, of Cloquet passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in his home. He was born in Cloquet on Dec. 28, 1945, the son of James and Ida (Johnson) Welton. Gary was married to Marlene Trettel and together they raised their daughter, Kelly. He was employed with the Cloquet school district as a special education teacher and community education director for many years. He also taught for the McGregor school district in the field of special education and also coached girls basketball....
Judith Rae (Garrett) Livingston died Oct. 30, 2022. Judith was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 20, 1941. She was the youngest of three sisters, born 13 and 10 years after Geraldine and Barbara. She attended the University of Nebraska, earning her bachelor of arts in elementary education; there, she met Ira "Ike" Livingston Jr. (III) and they married right after graduation. She taught elementary school in California before moving to Pennsylvania to start a family: her first son, Ira IV; two...
Gail Dian Johnson, 73, of Mahtowa passed away Feb. 18, 2023. A gathering of friends and family will be held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet....
The Finnish Luncheon is at noon on Wednesday, May 17, at the Kettle River Senior Center. Come for good food, time to visit with friends, and see who will win a prize. Mark your calendar for the Holy Trinity/ Faith Lutheran Jump into June sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, June 2 at the Kettle River Veterans Building. There will be plants, a bake sale and used treasures available. The Holy Trinity quilters have stopped meeting for the summer, but we will still be accepting new fabric during the summer and will need it when we start again in September,...
My cancer journey has started in earnest now. Last week, I had my first chemo treatment, and this week I get chemo and a PET scan. Lots to absorb in the brain and body as this journey continues. Thanks for all your prayers and support. A beautiful memorial service for Don Oman was held May 6 at Bethany in Cromwell. Family and friends shared memories and gave thanks to his wife, Jeanne, for all the volunteer work they did in our community over the 15 years they lived on Cross Lake. Rest in peace, dear friend. Send cards of condolence to Jeanne O...
The Beach at Pinehurst Park will be expanding its hours this summer after taking a survey of users. Erin Bates, director of Cloquet Community Education, said the swimming facility in Cloquet will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Opening day is scheduled for June 12. Lifejackets will no longer be required in the canoe and frog slide sections, Bates said. For the rest of the pond, lifejackets will still be required for those under age 12, unless a child age 9 to 11 passes a swim test or ha...
For one hour tonight, the Cloquet High School annual art show will be open to the public. Come and peruse the artistic offerings of CHS students from 5 to 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 17. Entrance is free....
