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Doug Juntunen Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. I have extensive community service experience, including roles as Barnum's mayor, assistant fire chief and chair of the Carlton County EDA. My background as a St. Paul police officer and deputy sheriff enhanced my problem-solving skills. Since joining the Moose Lake City Council in 2014, I advocate for local businesses and public safety. What made you decide to run for mayor this year? My commitment to the communities I've served drives my dedication to local...
Gary Butala (I) Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. My name is Gary Butala. I have lived in Wrenshall for 25 years. I've been involved with city politics since 2006. I have held the positions of City Councilor and Mayor. I know how city government works. What made you decide to run for mayor this year? I decided to run again (as incumbent) because the city has projects that need to be finished – things that will benefit all residents of the city. What do you think are the top two issues facing your city and how would...
Steven Studniski Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. I am currently employed at Sappi Paper in Cloquet as a Maintenance Superintendent. I have been in a leadership role for the last 16 years. What made you decide to run for Wrenshall mayor/city council this year? My wife and I have attended several city council meetings and we often find ourselves frustrated with how our tax dollars are being spent. What do you think are the top two issues facing the city of Wrenshall and how do you think you would go about tackling...
Nathan Barta Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. My name is Nathan Barta, and I am a lifelong Esko resident. I graduated from Esko high school, and I am currently a Junior studying Social Studies Education and Political Science at UMD. I have been heavily involved in local politics since high school and have made great connections. What made you decide to run for Thomson Township supervisor this year? I love my community, and this open seat on the Board is a great opportunity for me to step up and serve my neighbors....
A once-in-a-lifetime astrological event, a streaking comet called Tsuchinshan-Atlas, was witnessed in Tuesday night's sky, just after sunset. At that same time a more frequent event was occurring; the Cloquet-Esko-Carlton boys soccer team won a fourth-consecutive Section 7AA title in a shootout against Hermantown. The Lumberjacks 7AA win was decided in penalty kicks after 100 minutes of intense soccer, highlighted by long throws, equalizing goals and stout defense. CEC's Collin Young scored the...
Wednesday, Oct. 9 Girls Soccer Esko 6 Legacy Christian Academy 0 Thursday, Oct. 10 Section 7AA Girls Soccer Cloquet/Carlton 2 Duluth Denfeld 0 Boys Soccer CEC 2 Duluth Denfeld 1 Volleyball Barnum 3 Cook County 1 Carlton/Wrenshall 3 Silver Bay 1 Proctor 3 ML/WR 0 Duluth East 3 Esko 1 Grand Rapids 3 Cloquet 0 Football Hermantown 56 Esko 12 South Ridge 42 Chisholm 40 Rush City 24 ML/WR 22 Friday, Oct. 11 Football Cromwell-Wright 60 Sebeka 22 McGregor 58 Carlton/Wrenshall 0 Grand Rapids 42 Cloquet 7 Barnum 44 Ely 8 Monday, Oct. 14 Volleyball South...
It was a battle. After a full game and two 10-minute overtimes, the Cloquet/Carlton vs. Hermantown Section 7AA championship girls' soccer game hinged on goaltending and penalty shots. Fortunately for the Lumberjacks, they have one of the best goalies in the state in Rylee Senich. Between Senich and shooters who had ice in their veins, Cloquet/Carlton pulled out a dramatic 1-1 tie and 4-2 shootout to beat the Hawks and earn a trip to State. "It was very scary going into the shootout," Senich...
In her first season as head coach of the Lumberjacks girls tennis team, Emily Hallgren coached the team to a 12-7 regular season record. Although they fell in playoffs last week, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton had a solid first season under Hallgren. "This was a very cohesive group of girls," Hallgren said. "They had a great sense of team and you don't always get that as a coach." In team play last week, the 'Jacks fell 6-1 to No. 8 seed North Branch. The only win for the No. 9 seeded 'Jacks came from...
It came down to the goalies and just which one could make the key save in a thrilling shootout Tuesday night in the Section 7A championship between Esko and Marshall. A berth in the state tournament was on the line on the Esko pitch. Esko and Marshall are two teams that look like mirror images of each other. They have speed and scoring and solid goaltending and defensive back lines. On Tuesday night the goalies and defense stood strong as a scoreless match went to 100 minutes with double...
A historical event happened Sunday, Oct. 13 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright. The congregation's members voted to sell the church property to the city of Wright and proceed with Holy Closure as of Jan. 26, 2025. Services will continue at 8 a.m. Sundays until closure is completed. The building will be preserved as a community historical site and the sanctuary will not change. The only changes that will be made are that the city will move into the office space and the fellowship hall will...
Gloria Jean Mike, 84, passed away Oct. 5, 2024, at New Perspectives in Cloquet. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Elsie Wolpern; and brother, Robert Wolpern. She is survived by children, Bob Chaussee (Jenni), Terry Chaussee, and Sherry Mike; grandchildren, Ryan (Dakotah) Chaussee, and Kyle and Kaleb Lamb. A Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet. Pine Knot News, Oct. 18, 2024...
Paul Matthew Ward, 91, of Albert Lea, Minnesota and formerly of Mahtowa and Moose Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at St. John's on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea. Paul was born June 27, 1933, in Pelican Rapids to Paul and Agnes Ward. He lived most of his life in Minnesota and worked as a carpenter for Nordaas American Homes in southern Minnesota. On Oct. 7, 1951, Paul married Doris Larson in Mahtowa. He loved telling people about Jesus and sharing the word of the Lord. In his...
Janice Loy Kangas, 78 of Esko, and longtime resident of Willow Lake and Watertown in South Dakota, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. The cause was an unexpected hemorrhagic stroke. She was born April 11, 1946, to Alfred and Mable (Trevithick) Warkenthien of Willow Lake. Janice was married to Gary Kangas of Bryant, South Dakota on Aug. 13, 1966. Janice held various administrative assistant positions outside the home in Watertown and then Duluth,...
James "Putz" Henry Gatchell, 90, of Villa Vista in Cromwell passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. He was born May 4, 1934, in Fargo, the son of Charles and Pearly (Pope) Getchell. As a child he moved to Menahga, Minnesota, working the farm with his family and learning his life skill of a self-taught mechanic, later working at Stock Tire and Cloquet Transit, retiring at age 62. During his retirement years, he enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Bena,...
Judith G. Skelton, 81, of Esko, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Duluth, the daughter of Walter and Ilta (Ketola) Forstie. Judy graduated from Esko High School in 1961. She married Roger Skelton Oct. 14, 1961. She later attended the College of St. Scholastica as a nontraditional student. She had a long career at St. Scholastica as a grant reporting specialist, retiring in 2015. Judy was an avid Vikings...
Marjorie Stone Christofferson, 69, passed away at home with her family on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 succumbing to ALS. Margi was born to Vernon and Norma Stone in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Dec. 3, 1954. Margi graduated from Alma High School in Wisconsin in 1972 and later earned a degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout. She was an educator for the Singer Company, where she met her husband, Doug Christofferson. Margi was also employed as a manager at Sofro Fabrics, the purchasing project...
The Cloquet Community Band is seeking new members. If you have played an instrument, please check out the band. Practice is 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Cloquet Presbyterian Church, 47 Fourth St., Cloquet. The band provides sheet music, and you bring your instrument. The band performs at a variety of community events (spring and winter concert, Cloquet Memorial Day service, parades, nursing homes and other events as requested). Questions? Contact Becky at 218-206-4441....
By Jenny Sherren SWCD News This year, the Carlton Soil and Water Conservation District has three supervisor positions up for election. Candidates are elected county-wide but must reside in one of the supervisor districts up for election. The supervisor districts and candidates running for election this year include: District 1: Barbara M. Dahl and Michelle Boyechko District 4: Gary E. Peterson District 5: Bruce Heikes and Roger Hurd SWCDs are special-purpose units of government that manage and...
A 51-year-old woman who was reported missing Oct. 13, was found deceased just after 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Nori Pribble was found deceased by the St. Louis County Rescue Squad members during search efforts. Pribble was located in a wooded area off of logging road just south of the 8800 block of McCamus Road in Brookston. The incident remains under investigation by the Fond du Lac Police Department and the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. Cause of death is pending medical examiners findings. At this point in the investigation, Pribble's...
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 85 counties in Minnesota due to extreme fire danger for Thursday, Oct. 17, including Carlton County. A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and easily progress out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including gusty winds and low relative humidity. Do not burn in counties where a Red Flag Warning is in effect and check any recent burning to ensure the fire is completely out. The DNR will not issue or activat...
Louis Bonneville Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. My family and I have been in ISD 91 for 70-plus years, I have a child in the elementary school and grandchildren who will attend. As a member of the board the last 3.5 years, I’ve served on the negotiating and facilities committees. I volunteer helping students learn the trades. What made you decide to run for Barnum School Board this year? Our children. Also I see education changing and would like to be part of the solution to keep ISD 91 as a front runner. What d...
Julianne Emerson Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. I have a personal background as an attorney with over a decade of experience in public and community service, to include advocating for students’ rights and school policies. My legal expertise, combined with my commitment to community service, supports my ability to navigate complex educational challenges effectively. What made you decide to run for Carlton School Board this year? I decided to run for the Carlton School Board to advocate for innovative e...
