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Ann Gustafson Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. I have lived in Carlton and worked in Cloquet for 20 years. I am a parent, spouse, educator, farmer, and nature enthusiast. I served first on the Thomson then Carlton City Councils for 14 years. Next, I served the Carlton School Board for one term. Then, I needed a break... What made you decide to run for mayor this year? First and foremost, to make a positive difference in my community. But also, a friend pestered me, and my husband misses the fire department steak di...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Cloquet's Pine Valley Park was crawling with mountain bikers last weekend, as nearly 1,000 student athletes competed in the sixth Minnesota Cycling Association race event of the season. Add in their parents, coaches and fans, and the woodland recreation area was in constant motion, with fans hiking into the woods with cowbells or large speakers blaring music under a canopy of yellow, orange and red tents. The announcer's voice could be heard across the park and up to a mile away, as he...
Kathleen Louise Ahlgren, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, Minnesota on Sept. 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born March 30th, 1942, in Clarissa, Minnesota. She lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to those around her. Kathy graduated from Cloquet High School in 1960 and married Ron, the love of her life, on Sept. 8, 1962. Kathy earned her certification as an X-ray technician in 1962 and went on to wo...
Mary Jean Erickson, 88, peacefully passed away, comforted by her family, on Sept. 24, 2024. She was born April 2, 1936, to Roy and Josephine (Kupsc) Weedman in Cloquet. Mary graduated from Cloquet High School in 1954. Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for the Wood Conversion Company (now USG) in Cloquet. She married Edwin Erickson on March 2, 1957. She was a stay-at-home mom for her three children, actively supporting their education and outside activities. Mary also gave of her...
Corinne Louise Carlblom, 89, of Cloquet, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth. Corinne was born Oct. 11, 1934, in Hartley, Iowa to Maynard and Goldie Olson. She was raised on a farm in southern Minnesota and graduated from Mountain Lake High School. After high school, she got married in Mountain Lake and raised five children. Job opportunities took their family to Windom, Waseca, and Cloquet. She later settled in a beautiful home in Hermantown. With hard...
Violet Wendla Eckman, 96, of Cloquet, passed away Oct. 4, 2024. She was born June 13, 1928, to Charles and Wendla Lindquist in Duluth. At the age of 2, Vi’s family moved to Arthyde, Minnesota, in Aitkin County, near her grandparents farm. Vi’s parents had migrated from Finland. She attended school through eighth grade, after which she went to McGregor High School, where she graduated as salutatorian in 1946. She went on to attend Carey-Gaspard School of Business in Duluth. On May 25, 1955, she married George Raymond Eckman. The couple liv...
Marie Judith Hunt, 88, of Cloquet, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at St Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, with her children by her side. She was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Astoria, Oregon to Theodore and Ann (Sodervick) Niemi. The family moved to the Brookston area in 1945. After graduating from Brookston High School, Marie worked at the former Northwest Paper Company’s general office in Cloquet. She married John Hunt on Aug. 5, 1955, and they were married for 69 years. She enjoyed family and friends, coo...
Judith Arlene Rosicky, 82, of Cromwell died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Villa Court in Cromwell. She was born Dec. 22, 1941, in Duluth to Lyle and Ellen Lanhart. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Rosicky; special friend, Bud Olson; twin infant girls; siblings and parents. Judy is survived by her sons, Mark (Denise) Warner of Tennesee, Todd (Erica) Warner of Montana, Scott (Angie) Warner of Illinois, Tyson (Christine) Warner of Minnesota, and Ryan Warner (Michelle) of...
Gloria Jean Mike, age 84, passed away Oct. 5, 2024 at New Perspectives, Cloquet. Gloria 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, Kyle and Kaleb Lamb. A Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St, Cloquet....
Frigid weather looming, dark afternoons creeping in: it's the perfect time for racquetball, say the dwindling number of players in Cloquet. What was once a bustling fraternity of players, filling spreadsheets of court times day after day, is now a dedicated cadre of survivors playing an endangered sport. "We're down to less than 20 people that play probably," said Dennis Painter, 47, of Cloquet. "There's our group of five or six guys, and then another couple of small groups of five-six guys and...
The Hong Kong Restaurant on Sunnyside Drive in Cloquet announced on social media this week that it will be shuttering the restaurant on Nov. 24. The Chinese restaurant has been operating since opening in the West End part of downtown in 1986. In 1997 it moved to its current location off Minnesota Highway 33. The Panda Buffet at 1310 Cloquet Ave. is the only other Chinese food option in the city....
The candidate forum organized by the Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce got a makeover for 2024. Instead of candidates sitting side by side in the Cloquet City Council chambers in front of a live audience, individual interviews will be recorded without an audience and posted to the city and chamber website, as well as the city's CAT-7 television channel (Mediacom customers). "With only two [local Cloquet] contested races this year, we decided to do 'Meet the candidate' interviews that will be tape...
Quilt lovers or those who enjoy a spectacle are invited to participate in or drive by a “quilt walk” Saturday in Cloquet. Quilters will wrap themselves in a favorite quilt and walk from the Cloquet Chamber of Commerce parking lot across the St. Louis River on the Minnesota Highway 33 bridge before crossing the highway at the Cloquet Avenue intersection and walking back on the other side, said Mary Thompson, owner of the Quilted Dog Quilt Shop at 274 Hwy 33 North. The walk will start at 10 a.m. Those who can’t walk can choose to stand along...
