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The Moose Lake Area Historical Society is kicking off its summer opening by hosting Depot Fest 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at the Moose Lake Depot & Fires of 1918 Fire Museum. The event will feature a bake sale, plant sale, vendors, info on pet microchipping, rescue and adoption and more. Concessions available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The depot and museum are located at 900 Folz Boulevard, Moose Lake....
Carlton County Animal Rescue will hold three summer kickoff meetings: at 5 p.m. on June 5 at the Moose Lake Community Center, 313 Elm Ave.; at 6 p.m. on June 6 at the Cloquet Public Library; and a 7 p.m. virtual meeting on June 7. Get involved with this nonprofit organization dedicated to helping pets in Carlton County reunite with owners, find forever homes and live healthier lives through adoption, education and providing resources for people and pets. See www.ccarescue.com or look on Facebook under Carlton County Animal Rescue for more...
A former inmate of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program facility in Moose Lake pleaded guilty Monday to attempted second-degree murder. Just over three weeks after viciously attacking a security counselor at the facility, Nicolas Ladell Aron-Jones, 29, pleaded guilty in Carlton County District Court to the most serious of four charges against him. Under the terms of the plea agreement, the other charges of first-, second- and fourth-degree assault will be dismissed. According to the criminal complaint filed on May 3, Aron-Jones placed the motor...
The Esko boys and the Two Harbors girls are this year's Polar League Conference champions after last Wednesday's conference meet in McGregor. Esko won the boys event with a total of 168 points. Moose Lake/Willow River finished second with 120 points, followed by Two Harbors, Cromwell-Wright, Barnum, Carlton/Wrenshall, Cook County, South Ridge, McGregor and Silver Bay. "Our boys had a solid day," said Esko boys coach Gary Beaudot. "It's been an odd season for training, but we had a gritty...
Plan to attend the Jump into June sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at the Kettle River Veterans Building. There will be baked goods, plants and slightly used treasures available. Mark your calendar for the Moose Lake Library book sale. It is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 at the Riverside Arena this year. Books can be dropped off at the arena June 13-15 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be some arts and craft vendors on both Friday and Saturday. The Finnish Luncheon is noon on Wednesday, June 21 at the Kettle...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College celebrated this year's graduates at a commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 11, with 74 of this year's 131 graduates walking the stage. Dr. Arne Vainio provided the commencement address, and student speakers included Valerie Zhaawendaagozikwe and Gracee Petersen. During her welcoming remarks in the Lester Jack Bridges Cultural Center, FDLTCC acting president Anita Hanson honored the former president, the late Stephanie Hammitt. "Yesterday and this...
Carlton County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security under the Emergency Food and Shelter Board Program. Carlton County has been chosen to receive $5,987 from the State Set-Aside and $6,441.00 State Set-Aside Reallocation to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Carlton County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously to the Salvation Army, Moose Lake Food Shelf, and the Tri-Community Food Shelf. Public or private volunteer agencies interested in...
A big first two innings helped propel the Esko baseball team to another impressive win on Monday night as the Eskomos downed Moose Lake/Willow River, 14-2, in Esko. The win was the 14th of the season for Esko. "Basically in the first two innings, we hit the ball and they didn't," said Esko coach Ben Haugen. "They also made some errors that we took advantage of and that helped us to build a big lead." Esko scored three in the first inning and five more in the second as they pulled ahead 8-1....
The Rebels baseball team came away with a 9-3 over the Raptors on Tuesday, May 9. Two days later, the Raptors took another loss, 20-2 to South Ridge and on Monday the team lost to Mille Lacs, 11-4. The Rebels subsequently lost to Mora and Esko but got a win Tuesday against McGregor. Photos by Dave Harwig / Pine Knot Sports...
LeRoy Reuben Kantola, 80, of Proctor passed away May 11, 2023, under hospice care at his home. Nelson Funeral Care has been entrusted with arrangements. Inurnment will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 12 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery–Duluth in Saginaw. A luncheon and celebration of life will follow at Thomson Township Hall in Esko. LeRoy was born on Aug. 24, 1942, in Waukegan, Illinois to Reuben and Martha (Johnson) Kantola. He spent the majority of his childhood in Esko and graduated f...
Daniel Wilson, a committed client at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program facility in Moose Lake, said Wednesday that a "vast majority of clients are horrified" by the two assaults that took place there recently. He said that despite the past records of the people who live at the facility, most are "nonviolent." But he also said "we all sort of expected it" when it came to the attacks. On May 1, according to a complaint filed in Carlton County District Court May 3, client Nicolas Ladell Aron-Jones...
The Cloquet relays are hosted by the Cloquet track team every spring as a midseason way to break up a busy but short season. Last Friday, May 5, the event was held again with Cloquet hosting teams from Hermantown, Proctor, Moose Lake/Willow River and Barnum. "It is a good time to have some fun before the real busy time of the season begins," said Cloquet coach Tim Prosen. "We do things like a steeplechase with hay bales, and different types of relays that are not traditional high school...
Whether you're looking for a way to while away an afternoon or plan an entire week's worth of activities - staycation style - there's plenty to do in Carlton County. Spring and summer are the perfect time to explore everything the area has to offer, from hiking in Jay Cooke State Park and whitewater rafting down the St. Louis River, to museums and other local attractions. Established in 1857 and home to more than 35,000 citizens, Carlton County encompasses Cloquet, Esko, Carlton, Moose Lake,...
A 29-year-old man committed to the Minnesota Sex Offender Program in Moose Lake was arrested on assault charges Monday after causing a 53-year-old staff member to be airlifted from the facility. The condition of the victim was not known late Monday, said a Carlton County Sheriff’s Office news release. Carlton County 911 dispatch received a call from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program at Moose Lake at 1:23 p.m. Monday, reporting a client assault on a staff member. Sheriff’s Office deputies and Essentia Health ambulance services responded, alo...
As Mother’s Day is fast approaching, this is a reminder to get that special mom in your life a very special gift. I have some suggestions that don’t necessarily cost a lot of money. Spend a day with Mom, doing what she wants or maybe cooking a nice meal for her. If gardening is her passion, purchase some seeds or flowers that Mom and you can plant together. Or just give Mom a call (no texts, please) to wish her Happy Mother’s Day on May 14. There are many upcoming events in the Carlton area:...
Carlton County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security under the Emergency Food and Shelter Board Program. Carlton County has been chosen to receive $5,987 from the State Set-Aside and $6,441.00 State Set-Aside Reallocation to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Carlton County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously to the Salvation Army, Moose Lake Food Shelf, and the Tri-Community Food Shelf. Public or private volunteer agencies interested in...
The city of Carlton may have hit a speed bump last week on its way to adding two full-timers to its ambulance service. A skeptical Wrenshall city council heard Carlton’s proposal during a special meeting April 19, and Wrenshall’s five-member board remained noncommittal, telling Carlton it would have an answer following its May 3 council meeting. “Why does Carlton have to be in the ambulance business?” asked Wrenshall councilor Melvin Martindale. “You’re 1,100 people strong and you’re just not big enough to support (it) and you’re raisin...
Eight years have passed since the Carlton County Board of Commissioners approved the half-cent sales tax and the yearly $20 fee per vehicle licensed in Carlton County. In 2022 the net receipts of this funding mechanism has risen to more than $2.55 million, much higher than first anticipated. Originally, the funding was promoted as a way to rehabilitate and repair county roads numbered above 100, whether they were tarred roads or would remain gravel thoroughfares. State aid, coupled with federal...
State Rep. Jeff Dotseth, R-Silver Township, said relief already is available for people who suffered property damage last winter, and the House approved more aid that could apply to spring flooding on a 127-0 vote and sent it to the governor for his anticipated approval. The House appropriated $40 million to the state's disaster assistance contingency account Thursday - the same day the city of Moose Lake declared a state of emergency due to flooding in the area. Dotseth said the disaster...
The state legislature is busy finalizing the omnibus bills that fund all the state agencies and local governments. Within the omnibus bills there are new policy provisions; the public safety and judiciary omnibus bill has new policy provisions associated with reducing gun violence. The local state legislators have voted against the public safety and judiciary omnibus bills that would also appropriate funds that would support emergency services. Which raises the question if some major crimes in the senate district could be prevented. The Bureau...
The latest Knot Gallery art show features seven artists, who sew, knit, weave and otherwise create art out of fiber and fabric. Last week we featured three of the artists - this week we introduce readers to the other four. Julianne Motis Cloquet area farmer Julianne Motis is exhibiting three quilted pieces depicting a couple of incredibly colorful chickens and a cow, each one pieced together with fabric pieces of all shapes and sizes that come together to portray the animal, the same way a...
The Arrowhead Library System will be providing paper quilling “Take & Create” art kits to member public libraries to distribute May 1-31, at libraries across the system, including those in Carlton, Cloquet and Moose Lake. This art experience has been designed by the Duluth Folk School. Create anything from animals to flowers, mosaics, or fun patterns that you can make into a card or wall art. Participants will start with colorful, pre-cut paper strips which will be rolled into coils using a quilling tool, then learn how to pinch them into a v...
Salutations, friends: I am now embarking on a journey that I am not looking forward to. As of a few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 triple-negative aggressive breast cancer, so I will be starting chemotherapy and getting a PET scan. Chemo will be once a week after that. I had to give up subbing for now, which hurts, as I love the students and staff and will really miss them. I never imagined I’d get cancer, but I caught it early and it is what it is, so I’m trying to stay positive. Thanks for all the words of encouragement and prayers,...
Carlton County's emergency management director isn't yet willing to concede the county dodged a bullet with the spring flooding this year. He's worried about what Mother Nature could bring next. "I'm always worried about the weather," Marlyn Halvorson said, chuckling. "Snow, cold weather, rain, all those things play into it." Water levels in the St. Louis River rose dramatically late last week, going from 10 feet in Scanlon at 4 p.m. Thursday to more than 13 feet only 24 hours later, thanks to...
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs, a news release said. Locations include: • Carlton County Sheriff’s Office Jail Lobby. • Thomson TWP Town Hall. • City of Cromwell, Fire Hall. • Moose Lake Police Department Lobby. • Cloquet Police Department lobby. Collecti...
