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Accolades continue to pour in for area soccer players as All-State and All-Tournament teams were announced after the Minnesota State High School Soccer Tournament ended last week. Lauren Hughes of Cloquet/Carlton was named to first team All-State in Class AA and Reese Kuklinski of Esko was named first team All-State in Class A. “Reese is a true leader of our program,” said Esko coach Sharon Lahtii. “Academically, she is a 4.0 student, she mentors our younger players and is positive under pressure. Reese has a bright future ahead of her at Mi...
The first leg of an Alaska trip was a sweep for the Minnesota Wilderness last weekend in 6-3 and 5-2 wins over Kenai River. Ferry Netusil posted his second hat trick of the season in leading the Wilderness to victory Friday. Five players scored Saturday night to lead the Wilderness to a 5-2 victory and the sweep over Kenai River in Alaska. Netusil was named the NAHL Midwest Division Star of the Week. The native of Prague becomes the first forward in the NAHL to earn multiple weekly honors this season. Minnesota stays in Alaska for two games...
For three years in a row, the Esko volleyball team has met Rush City in the Section 7AA championship game and for three straight years the Tigers have come away with the title. The latest championship tilt came on Saturday night when the Tigers nabbed a 3-1 win in Hermantown. "Last year Rush City finished as the runner-up at the state tournament," Esko coach Pete Stasiuk said. "Our girls were excited to come out and play them." Esko started by grabbing a first set win with a strong finish,...
Carol Louise Chalberg of Cloquet passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. She was born Nov. 22, 1943, in Duluth to Wallace and Florence Tetu. Carol was raised by her mother and grandparents Gust and Sigrid Anderson in Mahtowa until the age of 6. She then moved to Culver, when her mother married Leonard Lamb Jr., who adopted Carol as his daughter. Carol married her best friend for life, Frank, on Aug. 19, 1961, and they raised three sons in Culver until moving in 2001 to Cloque...
Karen D. Larson, 82, of Cloquet died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1942, in Denham to Charles and Beatrice Rundquist. Karen grew up in Denham and attended Willow River High School, graduating in 1959. On June 25, 1960, Karen married Laverne Larson at Faith Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Lake. They moved to Cloquet. Karen was a homemaker through the years while raising her sons. She also waitressed at Big Lake Golf Course and later worked at Weyerhaeuser in...
David F. Locke, 66, died in Tucson, Arizona on Oct. 9, 2024, from cancer and other causes. He was born in Duluth and grew up in Cloquet. He was an outgoing child and award-winning skier with the Cloquet ski team. After graduating from high school, David joined the U.S. Marines and did security duty. He was proud of his military service for the rest of his life. David and his siblings were adopted. He was born with fetal alcohol syndrome, which creates permanent brain damage when a woman...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Jane LeBrasseur, 70, who left us on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in St. Cloud. Teresa was born April 2,1954. She was known for her resilience and strong will, leaving an unforgettable impression on those who knew her. Teresa was married to her beloved husband, Don LeBrasseur. She was a devoted mother of daughter, Dallas; son, Derek; and the proud grandmother of four grandchildren, Ali, Ava, Easton and Shae. A lover of music, Teresa found...
Mike Timonen, 66, of Sturgeon Lake passed away suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Bruno while doing what he loved, playing pool with his teammates in league. He was born Dec. 27, 1957, in Moose Lake to Arne and Nancy Timonen. Mike was a lifelong resident of Beaver Township in Aitkin County. He attended high school in McGregor, graduating in 1976. He attended Pine City Vo-Tech for agriculture and took over the family farm. On Feb. 6, 1982, Mike married Jay Smith in Moose Lake. They continued...
Milkweed is the only host plant of Monarch butterflies, meaning it's the only plant Monarch butterflies will lay eggs on and the only plant monarch caterpillars will eat. Milkweed also provides a food source for many other pollinators. Plant milkweed in your garden next spring. Photo by Jana Peterson / Pine Knot News...
The David Locke obituary that appeared in the print version of the Pine Knot News on Nov. 8 incorrectly stated that services had already been held. We apologize for the error. Service for David will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 102 Fourth St., in Cloquet with a brief family visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Care. Find the entire corrected obituary here: https://www.pineknotnews.com/story/2024...
There's plenty going on across Carlton County to honor our veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, including a presentation at the Cloquet Public Library that has not been publicized enough. Find out more below: Women in World War II: Virginia Wright Peterson will give a presentation about her book, “A Women’s War Too,” at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Cloquet Public Library. The library is closed but doors will be opened for this event only. The Villa Vista in Cromwell invites all veterans and families to their Veterans Day program at 9:30 a.m. on No...
Robert George Henrickson, 71, of Culver, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Duluth surrounded by family. Visitation: 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, until the Memorial Service begins at 10 a.m. at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet, MN. Cake and coffee will follow the service. To sign the guestbook and leave an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com...
The Pride Club at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is excited to host Dr. Kat Werchouski (Red Cliff) at the Ruth A. Myers Library 6-7:30 P.M. Wednesday, Nov. 13. Werchouski will lead a brief presentation exploring the history, cultural significance, and modern perspectives on Two Spirit identity within Indigenous communities. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://fdltcc.edu/event/two-spirit-history-and-identity-with-dr-kat-werchouski/. "Two Spirit people served numerous critical roles in our...
