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As children, we'd pile into our family car and head north from Minneapolis on Highway 65 for Cromwell to visit my grandfather. After 30 miles or so, leaving the suburbs behind, my father began to scout the roadsides. Braking firmly, to my mother and brothers' groans, he'd pull over, call for his roomy hat, and head for the roadside chokecherry tree. I chose to scramble after him. That was my introduction to berry picking. As my mother later quipped, "you've been bit by the berry bug and you'll n...
The University of Minnesota Extension Service is taking applications for those wanting to become master gardener volunteers. Applications are being accepted for the Carlton County program until Oct. 31. Individuals selected for the program begin an internship that starts with master gardener core course training in January. It is taught online through the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Instructors are Extension educators and faculty. Following the course, interns will complete volunteer service in the first year, working with...
The opportunity to play softball this summer has been fleeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This past weekend Braun Park held its only softball tournament of this summer. The Wood City Classic featured nearly 20 teams in its first year. "I called Jason Eckenberg, who is the president of the Cloquet Youth Baseball/Softball Association about a month ago and asked him if we could use the park to do a tournament which would replace the Ashley Abrahamson Tournament," said Esko youth coach Merle...
Julio Enrique Gotay Sanchez … ever hear of him? According to Wikipedia, Julio Gotay was a “Puerto Rican professional baseball player, a shortstop and second baseman who played all or parts of ten seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels, and Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.” He passed away on July 4, 2008 from prostate cancer at the age of 69. It fails to mention in his biography that he was the heralded home run champion of the Scanlon Dice Baseb...
The Minnesota State High School League on Tuesday agreed to move high school football and volleyball to spring seasons this year while other fall sports maintain modified schedules in response to COVID-19. The football and volleyball seasons will take place from March to May and spring sports will be pushed back to a May start. Practices will be allowed this fall with conditions. Girls tennis, boys and girls cross country and girls swimming and diving, boys and girls soccer will be allowed to...
Local reactions to the loss of the football and volleyball seasons included disappointment but the acceptance that safety should come first. Cloquet quarterback Alec Turnbull said he was “happy that there will hopefully be a season, even though it’s pushed back. I’m hoping we are in school at least half the time.” In regard to her senior year and volleyball season, Cloquet’s Morgan VanReese said she understood why the Minnesota State High School League made the decision it did. “To keep everyone safe, so I understand,” she said. “But I’m sad...
Q What in your personal background, characteristics and qualifications makes you good for this job? A I worked for Carlton County for 39-plus years, the last eight years as Carlton County Assessor. Having worked in county government my working career, I have vast knowledge of how government works along with knowledge of budgets, property taxes, levies, special programs and how all of these items intertwine to make government work. Building relationships with the public, employees and businesses...
Q What in your personal background, characteristics and qualifications makes you good for this job? A I was born and raised on a Carlton County farm where my parents instilled in me the value of hard work and treating others with respect. My education in government, teaching, counseling, and coaching, together with my many years of work and life experiences have made me a thoughtful, compassionate and dedicated public servant. As a recent retiree, I have enjoyed spending my time working and...
Q What in your personal background, characteristics and qualifications makes you good for this job? A Working as an accountant at Alaspa and Murray provides the opportunity to work with a variety of county residents, each with unique circumstances. Being approachable, relatable and trustworthy are essential qualities. Clients and constituents must feel comfortable before expressing their frustrations, ideas and concerns openly. The listening and interviewing skills I have developed enable me to...
Q What in your personal background, characteristics and qualifications makes you good for this job? A I am a hard working, honest individual that is running for the position of city councilor to represent the people of Ward 5. I will put in the research and work necessary to ensure the decisions I make best represent the interests of my constituents. Q What motivated you to run for city council? A I was born and raised in Cloquet. My wife, Gina, and I are raising our boys, Sam and Gavin, here....
Q What in your personal background, characteristics and qualifications makes you good for this job? A I am an upstanding citizen of the reservation, city, county, state, country and tribe. I work to help people understand governments, history and my fellow citizens. My family has been a part of this community even before they named it Cloquet in 1882. My 28-year career in education and music performance has prepared me to listen first, make informed decisions and represent with a strong voice....
Former Cloquet mayor (2014-18) Dave Hallback did not respond to several efforts by Pine Knot News to reach him over the past two weeks....
Following a request for a welfare check at a residence in Thomson Township at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, the Minnesota State Patrol located a seriously injured adult female who was determined to be the victim of an assault. Esko Fire, Cloquet Area Fire District, and Life Link III Air Ambulance tended to, and transported the victim. During the course of the investigation, a suspect, a woman, was identified and located in the Twin Cities metro area. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Carlton County Jail. Preliminary...
Community members, volunteer organizations, and elected leaders will provide reasons why it's important to keep CIP at the Willow River site during a "Stand Up for CIP Rally" starting at 5 pm Thursday, August 13. Everyone is encouraged to attend, come to Riverside Arena, 20 Earl Ellens Drive, Moose Lake, MN 55767 Details of the rally follow: Why: The Commissioner of Corrections, Paul Schnell, has proposed relocating the Willow River Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP) to a metro area prison...
