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After four straight games against the Wisconsin Windigo, the Minnesota Wilderness are still looking for their first victory of the season against their rivals from across the border. The Windigo swept a weekend series last week in Cloquet, a week after winning both games at their home in Eagle River. The Wilderness scored a first period goal Friday night, but after that, the game belonged to the Windigo in a 5-1 final. Zach Homer scored the lone Minnesota goal with 9:01 remaining in the first after a turnover was forced in the offensive zone. N...
James Joseph Johnson, 22, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away at his home Nov. 14, 2024. James was a humble, affectionate and dedicated individual who always put the needs of others ahead of himself. James was born to Kathy and Dan Johnson on April 1, 2002, in Duluth. James lived at his country home in Mahtowa with his family until Jan. 1, 2024. James was a 2020 graduate of Barnum High School, and a 2022 graduate of Lake Superior College, with a degree in aviation maintenance. James took...
Gerald Lester "Gerry" Granley passed away peacefully Nov. 19, 2024, just one day after marking his 80th birthday with his beloved family. Born in Duluth on Nov. 18, 1944, to Lester and Frances (Brophy) Granley, Gerry grew up in Carlton. He graduated from Carlton High School in 1962, where he played varsity basketball, was part of the Future Teachers of America club, and built lasting friendships. The quote under his picture in his senior yearbook says, "In athletics, he is really neat and for a...
Patricia Ann Lass, 80, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Visitation: 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 until 11 a.m. service at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet. A luncheon will follow....
Judith Ann (Heiller) Wills, 83, born in Ocheyedan, Iowa, passed peacefully into heaven surrounded by family on Nov. 14, 2024, in Cloquet. She was a loving, caring and strong mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who taught us all what those qualities really meant. She was a champion in fighting for better conditions for handicapped children and to bring them back into local homes instead of institutions. She dedicated her own life to caring for her handicapped daughter for 40 years. Her joy...
Darlene Marie (Meyer) Carter With love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of our remarkable mother, Darlene Marie Carter, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Franciscan Health Center on Park Point in Duluth, Minnesota. At 93, Darlene's life was one of deep faith, love, and service to others. We find comfort in imagining her granddaughter, Traci Marie, taking her hand and guiding her to her beloved husband, Jack, who passed just four months prior in July. Born July...
Prospective cross country skiers and ski jumpers ages 3-18 are invited to join the Cloquet Ski Club, which is based out of the Pine Valley park in Cloquet. Ski jumpers practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings, while cross country skiers meet every Sunday afternoon, weather permitting. Cross country membership including equipment is $50, ski jumping is $75. Membership only is $30. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/Cloquet-Ski-Club. Email additional questions to [email protected] or find them on Facebook @cloquetski...
Kids ages 5-14 can sign up for cross country ski lessons at the Spirit Mountain Nordic Center. Lessons run on Sundays Jan. 5-Feb. 9. Lessons for grades K-3 are 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. for grades 4-8. Cost: $30 for the first child, $20 for each additional child; use of ski equipment is included with a $50 deposit check. Find registration forms at www.duluthxc.com. Registration and equipment fitting is 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Questions? Call 218-626-2532 or email Mary Jane Sorenson at...
Tom Cawcutt is calling it "the return of a tradition." After a hiatus brought upon by his own health maladies followed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the pianist/vocalist will resume his popular Christmas benefit concert series at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 612 12th St. in Cloquet. Tickets will be sold at the door - $20 for adults, $15 for students, and under 12 are free. Proceeds go to needy families. It'll be Cawcutt's first solo Christmas concert since 2014. He has been perform...
The Post 262 American Legion Auxiliary celebrated the two girls it sent to Girls State this year at its Nov. 20 meeting. Pictured from left are Pat Seredinski, 1st Vice America Legion Auxiliary, Aspen Winbigler, Sam Breuer and Steve Birkemeyer, Post 262 Legion Commander. The girls reported on their time at the State Capital, learning about government....
Rip Olson, 7, and his dad, Isaac Olson, make a snowman Tuesday morning outside their home on Avenue C in Cloquet. The snow was nice and sticky for the first snow of the year. It will be around for a while, as the region had its first days this week with highs under 32 degrees to usher in the holiday season....
