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Prior to Esko's Section 7AAA championship game against Aitkin, Eskomos head coach Scott Arntson told anyone who would listen to him that the game would be a dogfight. He based his thoughts on the fact that when the two teams met earlier in the season, Esko managed to sneak out a 2-point win. Arntson was right. The Eskomos pulled out another close win Thursday when they booted a field goal, making the final 17-14 and sending Esko to the state tournament. "It was a good game and that was exactly... Full story
After a 5-3 regular season, the Barnum football team got on a roll in the Section 7A playoffs. The Bombers steamrolled Mille Lacs in their quarterfinal game, and then did the same to North Woods in their semifinal matchup. Last Friday the storybook-style ending came up a bit short as Deer River ended the Bombers season in a 32-8 final at Proctor's Terry Egerdahl Memorial Field. "I was so pleased and excited for the kids and couldn't have asked for more," said Barnum coach Rob Minkkinen. "Prior... Full story
In early October, South Ridge lost 20-12 to Ogilvie. On Friday, the teams met again, but this time they were playing for the Section 5 nine-man championship. The Lions pounced on the Panthers this time, pulling away to a 42-0 win and securing the section title. "They hit us with a big passing play early," said South Ridge coach Brent Johnson. "We just haven't reacted well all season when we get down early." The big play was a Bryce Nelson 50-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Schumacher that gave Ogilv... Full story
The Moose Lake/Willow River football team isn't taking anything for granted, especially the Section 7AA championship last week. On Thursday, they defeated Mesabi East 63-0, after beating the Giants 64-0 in early October. "It was good to see the team not looking past this team to bigger games down the road," said Rebels head coach Dave Louzek. "We will watch game film with the players and correct any mistakes and work as we enter the state tournament." The Rebels advanced to a state quarterfinal... Full story
Cloquet volleyball had a busy week in pursuit of its first ever trip to the state tournament. The final week began with a semifinal victory over Hermantown last Wednesday, Nov. 3. The Lumberjacks beat Hermantown 3-1 to advance to the section finals. Senior Breea Rasmussen led the way with a career-high 15 kills and 14 digs. Sophomore sensation Ava Carlson continued her successful season with 16 kills and 18 digs. Senior middle hitter Geneveve Fonoti had nine kills and four blocks, junior Aili Bu... Full story
South Ridge earned its first ever state volleyball appearance Saturday by defeating Northeast Range 3-1 in front of a large crowd at the Lincoln Elementary School in Hibbing. After coming from behind Wednesday against Ely, the Panthers used that momentum to advance to the state girls state volleyball tournament this week at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The Panthers came out a little slow Saturday, falling behind 9-2 to the Nighthawks in the very first set, but a timeout by head coach... Full story
The Carlton Community Toy Drive is happening again this year. We will be working with the Carlton VFW Auxiliary and the focus will be to help veterans and their families that are in need. In addition to toys - hats, mittens and scarves are also needed. Collection boxes will be out from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15 at the Carlton VFW, Carlton Meat & Grocery, CreativEdge, City of Carlton offices, Thrivent Financial, and J3 Insurance in Cloquet. To make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to the... Full story
Lakeside Community Center will be holding a mojakka supper 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright. Raffle proceeds go toward insulation of the Clubhouse; there will also be two homemade quilts for a silent auction or raffle. Please come and join this endeavor. Bethany Lutheran in Cromwell will hold its annual holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 20. Browse and Buy is 9-10 a.m., followed by the auction. Crafts, white elephant items and baked goods are featured. Donation...
Photographer Mike Farmer said this is the second eight-point buck he'd seen in his yard in as many days. "They seem to have a one-track mind this time of year," Farmer said. We think the buck is just happy Farmer was shooting with his camera, not a rifle. Reports from last weekend's deer hunting opener were sparse, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported. It was just too hot for the deer or hunters to be moving much. That could change this weekend....
