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An early season volleyball matchup between neighboring towns is always exciting. It was no different Aug. 30 when Barnum and Moose Lake/Willow River did battle in Moose Lake. In the end, the Bombers overcame a slow start in the first game to notch a 3-1 road win. "Moose Lake/Willow River came out flying in that first game," said Barnum coach Amanda Nordstrom. "It's always a big rivalry game when we meet them, and they were ready." The Rebels took Game 1 by a 25-16 score. "We came out and our...
John William Samuelson passed into the arms of his heavenly Father on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Moose Lake. He was born Oct. 9, 1942, in Cook, Minnesota to Walter Iver and Martha Irene (Mattson) Samuelson. The family lived in Cook before moving to Duluth, closer to Walter's work on the Great Lakes ships. After his father died when he was 9, John and his younger brother, Walter Charles "Chuck," were raised by their mother, a short but feisty Finn. John attended Jefferson Elementary and... Full story
Mark Prachar, 67, of Sturgeon Lake and formerly of Esko, died peacefully on Aug. 20, 2024, in Essentia St. Mary's in Duluth. He was born on March 6, 1957, in Duluth to Marvin and May Prachar. Mark grew up in Esko, graduating from Esko High School in 1975. He attended Hibbing Vo-Tech and attained a diesel mechanic degree in 1976. Mark lived in Esko and worked for Upper Lakes Foods and later Halvor Lines, where he loved his job as an over-the-road truck driver for over 20 years until retiring for... Full story
Lloyd A. Layon, 91, of Kettle River died Sept. 2, 2024, in New Perspective Assisted Living in Cloquet. Visitation: 12 p.m. until the 1 p.m. service Friday, Sept. 6 in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Kettle River. Arrangements are by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home in Moose Lake.... Full story
Cross Country Carlton/Wrenshall Thursday, Sept. 5 vs Superior at Pattison Park, 4 Tuesday, Sept. 17 vs Northwestern at Norwood, 4:30 Thursday, Sept. 26 at Hibbing, 4 Thursday, Oct. 3 at Ely, 4 Thursday, Oct. 10 vs Cook County at Pincushion, 1 Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Proctor, 4 Thursday, Oct. 24, sectional tournament,TBD Saturday, Nov. 2 state tournament, TBD Cloquet Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Mora, 4:15 Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Grand Rapids, 4 Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Hermantown, 4 Thursday, Sept. 26 at Hibbing, 4 Thursday, Oct. 3 at Ely, 4 Tuesday, Oct. 8 at... Full story
1No one knows exactly when the annual Chub Lake cross country meet started, but everyone is in agreement that it was a long time ago and it remains a fun kickoff to the season for area teams. "I know Jerry Zimney was one of the guys who originally started the meet, but what year, we have no idea," said Esko cross country coach Jerimy Hallsten. At 10 a.m. Aug. 22, the tradition continued. Hallsten is the main organizer of the event that is about as laid back as it could possibly be. "We don't... Full story
The beginning of school is right around the corner, so be sure to slow down when driving in school zones and around school buses. Soon fall will be upon us, and we will be getting the yards and flowerbeds ready for winter. I am anticipating putting out my annual Christmas decorations. It seems the older I get, the longer it takes to get it all set up. But I have decided to persevere and put everything out at least one more year. The Gigantic Garage Sale will be held next weekend, Sept. 6 and 7,...
Ronnie Merle Thompson, 66, of Sturgeon Lake passed away Aug. 25, 2024, in his home with his wife by his side. Ronnie was born Nov. 15, 1957, to Merle and Jean (Haglund) Thompson at the Butler Hospital maternity ward in Cloquet. He grew up in Blackhoof Township and graduated from Carlton High School in 1975. Ronnie worked for Country Kitchen and Zalk Josephs Fabricators for many years after high school. In the late 1970s he began his career at Potlatch, retiring in 2017. Ronnie married Wilma... Full story
Graffiti with white supremacist messaging appeared on and along paved pedestrian trails in Cloquet and Carlton earlier this week. "White Man Zone" was painted on the walls of the underpass on the north side of the pedestrian bridge over the St. Louis River in Cloquet. Farther down the wall was the Nazi SS Lightning Bolts symbol, commonly used in the white supremacy movement. Repeatedly, in both Cloquet and along the Willard Munger State Trail in Carlton, someone scrawled the website address for...
A 21-year-old driver, who struck and killed a pedestrian in Moose Lake in March, is now facing additional charges after blood tests revealed the presence of four drugs in his system. Brent James Keranen, of Pengilly, Minnesota, waived his right to an omnibus hearing Monday morning in a remote hearing held with Sixth District Carlton County judge Rebekka Stumme. Keranen’s attorney, David Keegan, requested a settlement conference versus a jury trial, an indication they’re looking for a plea deal. According to the criminal complaint, Keranen adm...
Dan Reed's pickup truck figures to add a couple thousand more miles now that he's the leading vote-getter following Tuesday's primary election in District 5 in Carlton County. Reed and Alex French advanced to the Nov. 5 general election, receiving 37.6 percent and 25.3 percent of the vote. "I was very humbled," Reed said about seeing his name atop the ballot totals. Reed has been knocking on doors across the district, with a goal of reaching every door in every township. "The response,... Full story
A home in Skelton Township was completely destroyed by an early morning fire Tuesday, Aug. 13. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office received the 911 call reporting a structure fire at 2:28 a.m. Tuesday on the 3500 block of County Road 157 in Skelton Township, northwest of Barnum. The initial report indicated a house was on fire and all occupants had made it safely outside. Deputies from the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office responded with fire departments from Barnum, Moose Lake and Mahtowa. Upon arrival, the house was found to be fully inv...
The Arrowhead Library System will be providing a limited number of free “Beautiful Writing with Calligraphy” take-andcreate-kits for member public libraries to distribute in September. This art experience, created by Silver Bay calligrapher Lynn Prouty, introduces the art of calligraphy to beginners and enthusiasts. The free program is best suited for ages 12 and older. Kits will be distributed at the Cloquet, Carlton and Moose Lake public libraries....
Filings for local school boards as well as municipal and township races closed at the end of the day Tuesday, Aug. 13. Those candidates will appear on the General Election ballot, along with the top two candidates from any primary races detailed on Pages 1-19. Find the listing of local filings below, according to the Secretary of State website: School Board filings Barnum (elect 4): Louis Bonneville, Beth Dinger, Stephanie Ferrin, Mike Orn, Patrick S. Poirier Carlton (elect 3): Julianne Emerson, Ryan M. Leonzal, Ben Nilsen, Dan Solarz, Eryn... Full story
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide who will advance to the Nov. 5 General Election in a number of races. Voters in Carlton County’s District 5 (which includes a swath of western Carlton County including Moose Lake, Kettle River, Cromwell and surrounding areas) will choose two of six candidates to advance in the county commissioner’s race for that district. Voters in the county will also weigh in on the Sixth District judge’s race. Find candidate profiles for the District 5 county commissioner’s race on Page 4 and the judge’s... Full story
In the only Carlton County board primary to be decided during Tuesday's primary election, six candidates will vie for two spots in the Nov. 5 general election for District 5 commissioner. The position was left open earlier this year after Gary Peterson announced the end of his three-term run in the seat. Peterson is seeking to keep involved by running unopposed to become a soil and water supervisor. District 5 spans the western half of Carlton County, including Cromwell, Wright, Kettle River and... Full story
The Encore Performing Arts Center has been a space of nonstop action this summer, from theater camps, performances and musical events to a building project and hosting a statewide theater festival. The County Seat Theater Company just wrapped up its final week of summer children's theater camp. "Registration for all of our camps filled up by March," said Joel Soukkala, director and general manager for the theater company. "We couldn't be more pleased to offer this opportunity for our youth in...
Betty Gayle Carlson, 89, of Mahtowa died peacefully on July 29, 2024, in Moose Lake Village. She was born on April 11, 1935, in Duluth to Barney and Audrey Petersen. Betty grew up in Duluth and graduated from Central High School. On May 21, 1955, Betty married James Carlson in Duluth; they lived in Mahtowa. Betty was a sales consultant for Avon and Princess House, and also worked at Diamond Tool and Horseshoe in Duluth until the company closed. Betty farmed, raised goats, enjoyed time with... Full story
Anyone interested in running for local school board, township office or most municipal mayor and city council seats has until the end of the day Tuesday, Aug. 13, to file an affidavit of candidacy and pay the minimal filing fee at the respective city, town or school office. Nate Sandman says it’s the best $2 you’ll ever spend. The Cloquet school board chair is wrapping up his eighth year on the board. He doesn’t plan to run again, but said anyone who cares about kids and is passionate about education should consider running. There were zero... Full story
Dan Reed and Alex French will advance to the General Election Nov. 5, as the two top vote getters in the District 5 Carlton County Commissioner's race. District 5 includes a swath of western Carlton County including Moose Lake, Kettle River, Cromwell and surrounding areas. Reed garnered 353 votes, or 37.5 percent, while French had 238 votes, or 25.3 percent. Incumbent commissioner Gary Peterson is not running again. Read more in this week's Pine Knot News.... Full story
The Carlton Daze 5K on Friday saw 161 participants between the walking and running divisions Friday evening beginning at Four Seasons Arena in Carlton. There was also some wild kids' races, right. Moose Lake/Willow River's Elliott Wasche won the men's division with a time of 17:09 and Cromwell's Emaleigh Olesiak won the women's division race for the second year in a row with a time of 19:41 on Friday. Below, Florence Nelson (81), left, and Lorraine Butler (76) finish the walking division,... Full story
Roger Joseph Tillman Sr., 88, of Kettle River passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 23, 2024, in Moose Lake at the Moose Lake Village nursing home. Roger was born in Cloquet to Joe and Ellen Tillman on April 18, 1936. He went to McGregor High School and graduated in 1954. He then served two years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked in road construction most of his adult life, at E.W. Coons, Ulland Brothers, Arrowhead Blacktop and Glacier Paving, before starting his own business,... Full story
Karen J. Follett, 81, of Moose Lake passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Essentia Health-Moose Lake. She was born in Cloquet on June 12, 1943. No services will be held in accordance with Karen’s wishes. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Care.... Full story
Come Thursday, the city of Moose Lake will have officially adopted the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office as its law enforcement provider. Both the county board and Moose Lake city council approved a services agreement this week. The contract begins Aug. 1 and runs through the end of 2026. It stipulates the county will supply four deputies and a part-time clerical administrator to the city located on the county’s southern border with Pine County. They’ll be based out of the city’s former police headquarters in the city’s emergency response...
The sixth annual Northland Baseball Classic drew 59 teams ages 9-14 to Cloquet last weekend. The teams played at four different locations in the Cloquet and Carlton area over the weekend. Champions were crowned in five different age groups. "We had games being played at Pinehurst Park, Mettner Field and Braun Park in Cloquet as well as at Chub Lake Park in Carlton, said tournament director Nate Knutson. "We had teams from all over the state of Minnesota as well as Canada." It was a group...
