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The Carlton County board of commissioners met Tuesday, April 14 with all commissioners participating: Dick Brenner and Gary Peterson attended via telephone conferencing while Marv Bodie, Tom Proulx and Mark Thell were physically present, but socially distanced. County attorney Lauri Ketola read a portion of Governor Tim Walz’s declaration in response to the deepening COVID-19 pandemic, stating that the county board meetings could utilize telephone or computer videoconferencing to conduct county business. For personal safety, commissioners, c...
Donate to United Way The United Way of Carlton County created an emergency fund called the COVID-19 Local Relief Fund. The purpose of this fund is to provide immediate support for Carlton County residents who need basic everyday survival items by sending grocery cards through the mail to local families who request help. The fund is open and accepting donations. To donate, text UWCARLTON to 41444 or visit the website. The office is not open to the public but is accepting grocery cards through the mail at United Way of Carlton County, PO Box 250,...
It isn't only restaurants that can offer curbside pickup during a stay-at-home order. Recently, some libraries in Minnesota have also started offering the service after the order was extended last week. The Carlton Area Public Library began offering its own curbside pickup service on April 13. The service is available to patrons with any Arrowhead Library card, including Cloquet and Moose Lake public libraries. Here's how to get started: To get new books or other materials from the library,...
Easter morning at dawn is the perfect time to write my long overdue column about Promised Land Farm eggs. The word Easter is thought to come from the German myth about Eostre, the goddess of the dawn. And eggs symbolize rebirth and renewal - new life bursting forth after a long winter - a perfect metaphor for the spring celebrations of Easter, Passover and Ramadan. Promised Land eggs are part of almost every breakfast here at Oldenburg House, with vegan guests wanting oatmeal being the rare...
As confirmed and unconfirmed cases of COVID-19 certainly continue to climb across the state, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz congratulated citizens Wednesday for "overreaching" and helping slow the spread of the disease. He also extended his stay-at-home order from the original end date of April 10 until May 4, along with limiting bars and restaurants to takeout only for the same period of time. The point of extending the orders is to buy Minnesota more time to prepare for the spread of the disease,...
Funerals - as normally practiced - have become another victim of the coronavirus pandemic response. With gatherings of more than 10 people banned, people are either postponing a, making them for immediate family only or getting creative, like the drive-through funeral held in Moose Lake last month or livestreaming a smaller funeral service so others can watch from a distance. In most cases, said Rob Nelson, people are choosing to wait, at least for now. "Even before now, you would have a lot of...
There are many ways to help out locally. Following are just a few. COVID-19 Local Relief Fund The United Way of Carlton County created an emergency fund called the COVID-19 Local Relief Fund. The purpose of this fund is to provide immediate support for Carlton County residents who need basic, everyday survival items by sending grocery cards through the mail to local families who request help. The COVID-19 Local Relief Fund is open and accepting donations. To donate, text UWCARLTON to 41444 or...
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this week. April 3 1970 A former Greyhound bus station in Minneapolis opens its doors as a music club, the Depot. Twelve years later it would be renamed First Avenue by Steve McClellan, the booking agent for the club, and Jack Meyers, the club's financial manager. A cornerstone of the city's music scene, First Avenue has hosted local and national acts and was featured in Prince's movie "Purple Rain." April 4 1893 The Minnesota state flag is adopted,...
As the numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 have grown across the state, from one case on March 6 to 629 on March 31, it was only a matter of time until the virus reached Carlton County. It's here now. The first case here was confirmed over the weekend - when an inmate at the Moose Lake prison tested positive - but not widely known about until Monday evening, March 30, and not reported by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) until March 31. At this point, the exact numbers of confirmed cas...
A house fire in Barnum Township Sunday put three people in the hospital for smoke inhalation, and destroyed the home, killing several pets that were inside. According to a press release from the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call reporting the structure fire at 4120 County Road 6 in Barnum Township came in just after noon Sunday, March 29. The initial report was that the water heater inside the residence had started on fire and the flames had spread to the residence. Members of the Barnum Fire Department, Moose Lake Police D...
United Way The United Way of Carlton County created an emergency fund called the COVID-19 Local Relief Fund. The purpose of this fund is to provide immediate support for Carlton County residents who need basic, everyday survival items by sending grocery cards through the mail. To donate, text UWCARLTON to 41444 or visit the website. The office is not open to the public but it is accepting grocery cards through the mail at United Way of Carlton County, PO Box 250, Cloquet MN 55720. Those requesting help should call 218-879-8404. Food shelf The...
As the numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Carlton County continue to climb, finding out the exact number of cases continues to be an issue. On Thursday, April 2, the Minnesota Department of Health and Gov. Tim Walz's office had Carlton County with three confirmed cases, but the Minnesota Department of Corrections reported four confirmed cases at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Moose Lake. Today, Friday, April 3, MDH is reporting five cases in Carlton County, while the DOC is...
The confusion over the number of people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Carlton County seems to have been resolved. Today, Carlton County officials sent out a press release that put the total number at 10 in the county, and explained that the total includes nine cases at the prison in Moose Lake. Today's press release also includes a number of recommendations for limiting the spread of the disease. Carlton County's COVID-19 update for Monday, April 6 follows: Carlton County officials were notified by the Minnesota Department of Health...
Local governments have closed many offices to the public in response to the coronavirus pandemic and governor's orders, although vital staff continue to work in buildings and from home and can be contacted by phone and email. Following is the latest guide to what's open and what's closed, and other vital information for Carlton County residents. Contact each department at the phone numbers listed below or by visiting the county website at www.co.carlton.mn.us. Find updates on the homepage under...
While we have all been adjusting to different routines in light of COVID-19, I wanted to provide some updates. We appreciate your patience during this time as things will likely continue to evolve until this is over. We have made some adjustments to our operations in an effort to protect our staff and their families, which will also ensure we continue to do our very best to keep our communities and families safe, and provide the quality law enforcement services that you have come to expect from us. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to your...
This week we have settled into the realization that everything is canceled except grocery shopping, critical medical appointments and emergency travel. At least folks seem to be paying attention and following the guidelines of our health experts. I, for one, haven’t done much away from home. I did have to make a quick trip to town for much-needed supplies, but did not try to overstock my shelves by hoarding any items. If we do run out of some things, I’m sure we can make do with what we sti...
Sports fans come in all types. They all have at least one thing in common and that is their love for sports. How are sports fans coping with the lack of sports during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Pine Knot News had a chance to check in with a number of local high school activities directors — you know, the people who deal with all sports at school daily — to learn how they have been reacting to the lack of local, regional and national sports. “I am not necessarily going through any type of sport...
For those who are at high risk if infected or homebound, you don’t have to risk it. A number of local pharmacies and grocery stores offer home delivery. Following is a list compiled by the Pine Knot News staff. Please call 218-878-9332 to be added to the list. GROCERIES SuperOne grocery shopping, delivery service offered Age Well Arrowhead offers a grocery shopping and delivery service for older adults and those who can’t go out to shop for themselves in the Cloquet area, partnering with the Super One Foods store in Cloquet. Call 218...
Carlton County learned of its first confirmed case of COVID-19 Monday, when the Minnesota Department of Corrections announced that an inmate at the Moose Lake Correctional Facility tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. According to the Minnesota DOC website, two inmates at the Moose Lake prison have been tested: one was confirmed positive for the disease and the other test result is still pending. A statement by DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell Monday confirmed that a staff member from Red Wing and the inmate from Moose Lake...
Since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Carlton County over the weekend — when an inmate at the Moose Lake prison tested positive — cases here have continued to grow. Carlton County officials reported a second lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a county resident early Wednesday, April 1. The person is a Carlton County resident who had contact with a lab-confirmed case, and that is the presumed exposure, but the case is still under investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health. By Wednesday afternoon, the number of people who had...
This is a tale of a nearly 80-year-old gent who grew up in Barnum on a farm in the 1950s, enlisted in the Army and traveled the world, and managed a working career which included teaching children and building partnerships among various interests and groups. His name is Alan Finifrock. He is back in the area now, living in Cloquet as a retiree and world-class Carlton County tree farmer. Oddly enough, when he taught school in rural Alaska, the nearest tree was 100 miles away. Since Al knew that...
For those who are at high risk if infected or homebound, you don’t have to risk it. A number of local pharmacies and grocery stores offer home delivery. Following is a list compiled by the Pine Knot News staff. Please call 218-878-9332 to be added to the list, and leave a message. GROCERIES Age Well Arrowhead/SuperOne Age Well Arrowhead offers a grocery shopping and delivery service for older adults and those who can’t go out to shop for themselves in the Cloquet area. Age Well Arrowhead par...
Normally, March and April mean the spring sports seasons are here and high schools are buzzing with activity. All that activity came to a screeching halt the past week when schools were closed after spring sports were put on indefinite hold due to the COVID-19 virus. Activity and athletic directors across the state are in the same state as the schools — limbo — until further notice. “I am sure there is some disappointment by the kids, coaches and parents, but hopefully we will still be able...
The sixth annual Outdoor Expo, a free community event celebrating everything outdoors, will take place this weekend. Doors open at 3 p.m. at the Moose Lake Covenant Church, 700 Fifth Street, Moose Lake. The event is planned by a group of churches in the area with the goal of eliminating "cabin fever" and getting people together to celebrate the great outdoors. This year's free event will include keynote speaker Ted Youker on "stalking whitetail deer," as well as a display of the 20 largest...
A community meeting brainstorming solutions to financial issues in the Barnum School District aimed to bring people together Wednesday, March 4. A circle of 21 stakeholders, made up of three members of school personnel, students, parents, community members and support staff expressed their views about what needs to be changed in the Barnum School District now that the school board is discussing cuts in staff because of a deficit budget. Facilitators Laraine and Paul Mickelson of Mickelson Consulting led the discussion using a circle process,...
