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Gail Patricia Beck, 84, of Carlton passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Moose Lake Village in Moose Lake. She was born Nov. 23, 1939, in Duluth, the daughter of Wallace and Patricia (Lahti) Nickila. Gail was raised in Esko. After graduating from high school, she attended cosmetology school and became a licensed beautician. From 1971 to 1977 she was owner and operator of the Golden Gate Supper Club. Gail and Bruce left Cloquet and built their dream retirement home on a hobby farm in Carlton....
Ailie Marie Merrill, 95, of Cloquet passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Moose Lake Village. A funeral service for Ailie will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. Visitation will begin at p.m. and will continue until the 2 p.m. ceremony. Ailie’s final resting place will be Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery in Hermantown....
Ailie Marie Merrill, age 95, of Cloquet, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Moose Lake Village. She was born on January 2, 1929, to John and Lydia (Salmi) Laine in Automba, Minnesota. Ailie moved to Cloquet in 1946, and was united in marriage to James Merrill in 1948. They were blessed with three children and Ailie naturally settled into her role as homemaker, dedicating her life to her family. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 27 years. Faith was a very...
STATE REPRESENTATIVE District 11A (elect 1) Jeff A. Dotseth Republican Pete Radosevich Democratic- Farmer-Labor JUDICIAL CANDIDATES 6th District (elect 1) Gunnar B. Johnson, Shawn Reed, Duluth COUNTY COMMISSIONER District 1 (elect 1) Sarah Buhs Caleb Dunlap District 5 (elect 1) Dan Reed Alex French SOIL AND WATER SUPERVISOR District 1 (elect 1) Michelle Boyechko Barbara Dahl District 4 (elect 1) Gary Peterson District 5 (elect 1) Bruce Heikes Roger Hurd CITY CANDIDATES BARNUM City Council (elect 2) Darrel Berry James Calhoun CARLTON Mayor...
DISTRICT 1: Sarah Buhs Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. As a lifelong Carlton County resident working in public safety, healthcare, and community service, I'm dedicated to community well-being. Leadership, resilience, and passion for public service drives my commitment to positively impacting Carlton County. Learn why I am determined to be a Carlton County District 1 Commissioner at sarahplantebuhs.com. What made you decide to run for Carlton County commissioner this year? I'm concerned about rising taxes and...
Doug Juntunen Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. I have extensive community service experience, including roles as Barnum's mayor, assistant fire chief and chair of the Carlton County EDA. My background as a St. Paul police officer and deputy sheriff enhanced my problem-solving skills. Since joining the Moose Lake City Council in 2014, I advocate for local businesses and public safety. What made you decide to run for mayor this year? My commitment to the communities I've served drives my dedication to local...
Paul Matthew Ward, 91, of Albert Lea, Minnesota and formerly of Mahtowa and Moose Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at St. John's on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea. Paul was born June 27, 1933, in Pelican Rapids to Paul and Agnes Ward. He lived most of his life in Minnesota and worked as a carpenter for Nordaas American Homes in southern Minnesota. On Oct. 7, 1951, Paul married Doris Larson in Mahtowa. He loved telling people about Jesus and sharing the word of the Lord. In his...
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...
There’s been a lot of talk about Jeff Dotseth’s domestic abuse and animal abuse. But I’m wondering why he won’t debate his opponent, Pete Radosevich. I called Pete to ask him when the usual candidate forum was scheduled. He said Dotseth won’t participate in a live forum, even when they tried to schedule one in Moose Lake. Why won’t Dotseth debate? It’s not hard to guess. Dotseth has been ineffective as a legislator and can’t hold a torch against Radosevich, in my opinion. Pete’s willing to debate. He’s open and transparent. Pete gets my vote....
Thursday, Oct. 3 Volleyball Cook County 3 Fond du Lac Ojibwe 0 Esko 3 Floodwood 1 Cromwell-Wright 3 Carlton/Wrenshall 2 Cloquet 3 Superior 0 Moose Lake/Willow River 3 Silver Bay 2 Barnum 3 McGregor 0 Girls Soccer Esko 2 Cloquet/Carlton 1 Friday, Oct. 4 Football Denfeld 38 Cloquet 22 Ogilvie 2 Carlton/Wrenshall 0 (Forfeit) Braham 52 South Ridge 0 Esko 35 Hibbing 0 Barnum 29 Mille Lacs 0 Moose Lake/Willow River 38 International Falls 33 Cromwell-Wright 22 Verndale 8 Saturday, Oct. 5 Volleyball Esko 2 Crosby-Ironton 1 Milaca 2 ML/WR 0 Forest Lake...
A 22-year-old man who hit and killed a pedestrian in Moose Lake in March admitted Wednesday he was driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs when the crash occurred. Brent James Keranen, of Pengilly, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to one count of felony criminal vehicular homicide while under the influence of cannabis/hemp edible products. Under the terms of a plea agreement with the prosecution, three other charges of felony criminal vehicular homicide will be dropped. Sentencing is scheduled for December, and defense attorney David Keegan...
Carlton County teacher, naturalist and poet Patrick Stevens has released a second book of poetry, titled "Natural Wonders." The new poetry book follows the author through his wanderings in each distinct season of the Minnesota year. He begins his journey in winter, the longest season, dealing with dying plants, frost, frozen lakes, major snowfalls, animal tracks and habitat, before moving on to spring and the welcome rebirth of plants and animals. Summer is his joyous time, bringing long days...
Thursday, Sept. 26 Volleyball Cloquet 3 Duluth Denfeld 1 Esko 3 Barnum 0 Floodwood 3 Cromwell-Wright 0 South Ridge 3 Cook County 1 Girls Soccer Cloquet/Carlton 1 Duluth Marshall 1 Girls Tennis CEC 7 Duluth Denfeld 0 Football Barnum 49 East Central 6 Friday, Sept. 27 Football Cloquet 49 Proctor 0 Two Harbors 55 Esko 26 Bigfork 66 Carlton/Wrenshall 0 Nevis 48 Cromwell-Wright 8 Moose Lake/Willow River 37 Hinckley-Finlayson 14 Mille Lacs 74 South Ridge 0 Saturday, Sept. 28 Boys Soccer CEC 3 Hermantown 0 Girls Soccer Cloquet/Carlton 2 Hermantown 1...
Hope everyone is enjoying the great weather and getting ready for the Carlton community fall pickup, which will be a weeklong event beginning Oct. 14. Remember to bag leaves and pine needles and place them near the street. Place brush in a pile next to the bags. For the City of Carlton, there are also dropoff areas for mulch and brush only. Do not bring logs. If you have any questions, contact the city at 218-384-4229. The hours for the recycling shed are 2-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9...
Sharon Lynn (Lowell) Sell, 78, of Carlton passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Aspirus-St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born March 7, 1946, to Martin and Shirley (Rodd) Lowell in Gary, Indiana. She grew up in the Cloquet area and graduated from Esko High School in 1964. In December of 1973, Sharon married Frank Sell, and the two were blessed with almost 30 years together. They filled these years with memories of hunting, fishing, traveling, and raising their family. Sharon worked at t...
How long do we look away? Our current representative in the Minnesota House has sworn affidavits from his former wife and stepson that he terrorized them for a decade with physical abuse. He even beat the family dog, with his daughter begging him to stop. He copped to a lesser plea in court and was barred from owning weapons for a year. This guy actually not only has a license to conceal and carry, he has a license to teach and certify others to carry a gun. No wonder he voted against the red flag laws in Minnesota that take guns out of the...
A year ago, Barnum football coach Rob Minkkinen had a feeling his Bombers would be a good football team. This year? Minkkinen knew they had some unproven talent, but after four games even he is surprised by the 4-0 squad. "We lost a big and talented group of players last year," Minkkinen said. "The group this year has waited for their chance to play and they've spent a ton of time in the weight room and in practice. They are ready to show what they can do." After picking up a close win in their...
Thursday, Sept. 19 Volleyball Rush City 3 Barnum 0 Cloquet 3 Greenway 1 Two Harbors 3 Carlton/Wrenshall 1 Cromwell-Wright 3 McGregor 0 Esko 3 Moose Lake/Willow River 0 Floodwood 3 South Ridge 0 Girls Soccer Duluth Marshall 3 Esko 2 Boys Soccer CEC 6 Proctor 0 Friday, Sept. 20 Football Moose Lake/Willow River 41 Mesabi East 6 Barnum 34 Braham 8 Cromwell-Wright 21 Ogilvie 6 Pequot Lakes 47 Esko 6 East Central 20 South Ridge 13 Rock Ridge 18 Cloquet 15 Hill City/Northland 94 Carlton/Wrenshall 0 Saturday, Sept. 21 Boys Soccer CEC 3 Princeton 0...
Helen Edith Follett McCullough, 91, formerly of Cloquet, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2024, in Marriott-Slaterville, Utah. She was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Moose Lake. Helen spent her life enriching those around her with her kindness and vibrant spirit. She married the love of her life, William ("Bill") Francis McCullough, on July 7, 1952. Together they were blessed with three wonderful children: Judi, Mike, and Bruce. Helen and Bill joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
Officials are investigating the death of a 39-year-old man found in his cell at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Moose Lake. According to a news release, an incarcerated man reported to staff that a cellmate appeared to be unresponsive in their room at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. Corrections staff immediately responded and initiated life-saving measures, without success. The circumstances surrounding the man’s death remain an active investigation. The Minnesota Department of Corrections’ Office of Special Investigations, in coordination wit...
Lloyd A. Layon, 91, of Kettle River died Sept. 2, 2024, in New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet. He was born July 13, 1933, in Moose Lake to Elmer and Amelia (Sippola) Layon. Lloyd grew up in Silver Township and attended school in Kettle River and later Moose Lake, graduating in 1951. He attended Hibbing State Junior College and received his associate's degree in nursing. Lloyd proudly served in the U.S. Army as a medical corpsman from 1953 to 1955. On April 4, 1959, Lloyd married Joyce...
Like many other Carlton County veterans, I take offense at the way some Republican leaders, especially Donald Trump, have disrespected veterans over the years. John Kerry ran as a presidential candidate against George W. Bush 20 years ago. Kerry, a combat veteran who received several military honors, including three Purple Hearts, had his military service falsely discredited repeatedly by Republican “Swift Boat” ads, contributing to his defeat in the 2004 election. In 2015, Donald Trump criticized John McCain’s military service in the Vietn...
Entering this season, the Cloquet volleyball team had three straight runs to the Section 7AAA finals, finishing as runner-up each time. If the Lumberjacks are going to the championship game this year, they will do so with a much younger and unproven line up. "We graduated five seniors from last year's team," said coach Heidi Anderson, whose team blanked Moose Lake/Willow River at home on Tuesday. All five of Cloquet's graduated seniors started for at least two seasons with Ava Carlson, one of th...
Districtwide, Cloquet saw a 3 percent increase in Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments scores in the 2023-24 school year. Superintendent Michael Cary was happy to see the numbers mostly improving, four and a half years after the pandemic shut down Minnesota schools, but only three since students were faced with at least partial online classes. "As we move further past the pandemic, we appear to be seeing the impacts slowly diminish," Cary said. "The turnaround has been slower in our upper grade...
Rural schools in Carlton County showed marginal progress in the results of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments released by the state Education Department last week. Students mostly eclipsed statewide averages at the Barnum and Cromwell-Wright districts, but, overall, the drop in scores since Covid-19 in 2020 was still evidenced with some lackluster performances in reading and math — the two subjects that are the primary focus of the tests. To better understand the proficiencies of rural-most students and the recovery arc since the p...
