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Teresa “Terry” Joan Smalley, 61, of Duluth unexpectedly left our earthly world Aug. 11, 2022. She was born Oct. 29, 1960, to Norton and Joan Hjelle. Her lifetime of putting others first began at a very young age, as her siblings would describe her as the third parent of the household, making sure everyone was fed, chores were done, and everyone stayed out of trouble (except for Sherm). Terry graduated from Hermantown High School in 1979, but not before leaving her mark: National Honor Soc...
For decades, Marcie Stolberg has kept the island next to her campground as sacred space, aware of the stories of long-ago Native American battles and tragedy. It was there, according to the 1937 novel, "Wawina: A Beautiful Story of an Indian Princess" by Chief Northwind (Joseph Northrup's pen name), that two stubborn chiefs refused to make peace, their children met a tragic end, and a huge battle took place. A walk around Knife Island today reveals mostly undisturbed greenery - trees,...
Editor's note: Find the fair schedule below this story. This weekend people from the greater Carlton County area will gather in Barnum to celebrate the 131st Carlton County fair. Last year saw a record 40,000 people attend the fair after Covid-19 shut down the annual gathering in 2020. The Carlton County event continues to be one of the largest county fairs in the region. Fair manager Lindsey Larson said phone inquiries are up and she anticipates the number of entries for needlework, canning,...
This week, we're happy to share more of what the Pine Knot News has learned about the 5,000-pound millstone pulled by the city of Cloquet from resident Bill Stolberg's yard. The millstone was used at the paper mill in pulp manufacturing. It would be "mounted on a geared pedestal ... and the pulp fiber would be crushed between the rotating millstone and a stationary stone," said an email from Sappi's Tom Radovich, managing director of the mill in Cloquet. The fiber was pinched and elongated...
The filing period for Carlton County, the state of Minnesota, and the city of Cloquet was in May, but the filing period for remaining cities in Carlton County ended Tuesday, Aug. 16. Now that filing periods and August’s primary races have concluded, what follows is a list of all candidates running for public office in the Nov. 8 general election (*incumbent): School board filings Cloquet (elect 3: Ted Lammi*, Gary “Hawk” Huard*, Jamie Graham, David Battaglia*, Sarah Plante Buhs) Barnum (elect 3: Betty A. Anderson, Dawn Hultgren, Jessica Unkel...
Cloquet will, once again, be the place to go to celebrate Labor Day. After a pandemic hiatus, the Oldtimers Banquet will return on Sunday, Sept. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Four Seasons Event Center in Carlton. The parade will return, marching down Cloquet Avenue at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 5, followed by children’s activities and food trucks at Veterans Park until 4 p.m. The Northeastern Hotel, Saloon and Grille will host its annual Labor Day car show. They’re hoping for better weather and a better turnout than July Fourth brought. Labor Day...
Willard Elmer Lindholm, 88, of Cromwell passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Essentia Health-St. Mary's in Duluth. Willard was born Nov. 8, 1933, in Cloquet to Elmer and Esther Lindholm. He was raised in and attended school in Cromwell, graduating in 1952. Willard served in the U.S. Marines. On June 28, 2003, Willard married Lorraine (Lundin) Randall in Cromwell. Willard worked in various construction areas in many different places. He spent many years working as a firefighter, logger and in...
Ardythe Rae Lindquist, 85, of Cloquet passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Essentia Health Duluth, Miller Dwan. She was born Aug. 22, 1936, in Cloquet to Einar Holmberg and Jeanette Holmberg-Siltanen. Her father was a steelworker, so they moved around to a number of places, but the home ports were Cloquet and Madison, Wisconsin. Ardythe married Alden Lindquist on March 12, 1955 in Cloquet. Ardythe worked a short time at the Northwest Paper Company in the finishing room. After that she was a...
Susan D. Luke, 67, of Cloquet passed away Aug. 14, 2022, at her home. She was born July 2, 1955, in Cloquet, the daughter of Roy Norman and Mavis (Helstrom) Heino. Sue graduated from Cloquet High School in 1973 and was united in marriage to Richard "Rick" Luke on Sept. 25, 1976. She enjoyed camping, collecting dolls and antiques. Sue was preceded in death by her father, Norman Heino; and one granddaughter, Scarlett Gantt. She is survived by her husband, Rick; son, Justin; daughter, Stacey (Brad...
Stephanie Lynn Misquadace, "Biidaabanookwe," 36, of Plymouth passed away Aug. 12, 2022 in North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale. She was born Aug. 28, 1985, in Robbinsdale to Carlos Tellez and Anita Misquadace. Stephanie loved hiking, fishing and anything outdoors. She especially loved spending time with her children. Stephanie will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Stephanie was preceded in death by her brothers Brandon and Wesley; grandparents, Walter Misquadace and Agnes Chief; and aunts a...
Sherman Lane Risdall went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with his wife and family by his side Aug. 13, 2022. He was born in St. Paul to Clayton and Myrtle (Peterson) Risdall on May 19, 1947. Sherm graduated from Cloquet High School in 1965 and attended University of Minnesota Duluth. He served in the Army National Guard and worked at Conwed/USG in Cloquet for more that 40 years, retiring in 2009. Sherm loved the outdoors and his interests and hobbies included fishing, hunting,...
Sharon Schneider of Carlton passed away peacefully at home June 8, 2022. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Wednesday, Aug. 31 at The River’s Edge Church, 506 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. A lunch reception will follow in the church social hall. Nelson Funeral Care Roxanne S. Smith, 65, passed away Aug. 7, 2022, at her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Interment was at the Saints Mary & Joseph Church cemetery, Sawyer. Nelson Funeral Care Evelyn Alice Johnson, 93, passed away Aug. 16, 2022, at Barnes Care Assisted Living in Esko. I...
With Ma & Pa Kettle Days on Saturday and the Carlton County Fair starting next week, the summer celebrations are far from over. But it is beginning to wane a bit after a mad flurry of festivals, so seize the moment. Head to Kettle River tomorrow for a taste of small town togetherness, on display as local organizations and businesses set up down main drag in a sort of “standstill parade meets farmers market” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Expect everything from shopping to politicians to resources. The pie social starts at noon, bingo st...
Low voter turnout and new voting machines led to a speedy turnaround for Carlton County election results in Tuesday's primary election. County elections staff were finished tallying the votes by 10:40 p.m., something Carlton County auditor/treasurer Kevin DeVriendt said was a pleasant surprise. "Things went very smoothly - well, as smooth as can be with all new equipment and many people doing a role for the first time," he said. The county had new DS200 ballot scanning machines at the polling pl...
Cloquet public school board members began their meeting Monday brainstorming possible incentives to promote job growth within their district following staffing shortages and resignation letters. Signing bonuses and more benefits for part-time employees were a few of the ideas talked about during the Monday, Aug. 8 meeting. Another way the school district hopes to gain more employees is through the elementary education program now offered at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. The school district has agreed to provide students in this...
THUMBS UP to everyone who worked at or voted in Tuesday’s primary election. Voting is the cornerstone of democracy and works best when people actually vote (and of course, when voters are educated on the issues or candidates). Kudos to all of you for showing up. We look forward to seeing many more voters at the polls in November. THUMBS UP to the various groups that used to do backpack and school supplies programs separately for joining together to serve students across the county in a collaborative effort. The first Carlton County Back to S...
The final piece of the Minnesota Wilderness coaching staff puzzle is in place with the hiring of Brett Skinner as associate head coach. Skinner is a Brandon, Manitoba, native who has been the assistant coach of the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL for the last five seasons. Prior to his coaching career, Skinner played 12 seasons of professional hockey, including 11 games in the NHL with the New York Islanders in 2008-09. He also had a very decorated collegiate career, winning two national championships over three seasons with the University of...
Kettle River will be transformed Saturday, Aug. 13 as the small town celebrates the 38th year of the Ma & Pa Kettle Days celebration. Exhibitors and vendors will line both sidewalks "fair style," running down the main street of Kettle River. People who come to celebrate will wander along, enjoying each exhibit, able to ask questions at the various stations showcasing Kettle River and the surrounding area. Lois Johnson - longtime local writer, reporter, and member of many of the local organizatio...
Betty Lou Krueger Batters, 99, of Cloquet passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Evergreen Knoll in Cloquet. She was born in Cloquet on June 25, 1923, the daughter of Walter Johnson and Winifred Castor Pease Johnson. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and bingo. Her hands were seldom idle, as she also enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting. She was very creative. Betty Lou was a homemaker and enjoyed her time being with her family and friends, being part of a sewing club and birthday club, and w...
Dale Roger Line, 85, of Duluth passed away Aug. 5, 2022, at St. Luke's hospital. He was born May 19, 1937, in Cromwell to James and Dorcas Line. Dale was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He worked many years for Duluth Independent School District 709 until he retired. Dale enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; his son Brad Line; brothers Art Line and Larry Line; and sisters Joyce Line, Vivian Johnson and Virginia Line. He is survived...
Jeff "J.O." Oien, 70, of Carlton went out listening to his trademark top-of-the-line headphones surrounded by family. Derek, Kendra, and Kyrra joined him on his final night to swap stories with excessive laughter and many tears. His brothers Wes and Greg, and sisters Vicki and Ginny were there for him at every moment to ensure he would not leave without knowing how much he was loved. He died Aug. 7, 2022, after a hard-fought battle against multiple myeloma. Jeffrey M. Oien was born Aug. 11,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Johnson, 89, passed away peacefully in her home Aug. 1, 2022, after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer. Betty was born in her home, April 12, 1933, to Anton and Elizabeth Dockendorf in Cold Springs, Minnesota. She grew up with her six brothers and three sisters. After graduating high school, she attended and graduated from Catholic nurses training in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Betty began her career as a registered nurse in Minneapolis....
Thank you to the members of the city council, city employees, fire department and police and anyone else who worked so hard putting together the National Night Out event in Kettle River. About 100 people attended, and roughly 20 children got rides in the firetruck. An excellent meal was also provided in addition to gifts for the children. Fortunately, the rain held off until nearly everyone had left. Thanks, too, to the crew that spent time in the hot sun to get the crosswalks painted on Highway 73 at the post office crossing and also at the...
The problem this weekend isn’t finding something to do, it’s choosing among the myriad options right here in Carlton County. There are Fun Days in Esko, Brickyard Days in Wrenshall and a Honey Bee Festival in Carlton, not to mention a music festival in Askov for those who fancy a road trip. Like parades? You’ll have to choose between Esko and Wrenshall on Saturday morning. Bingo? Head to Wrenshall’s Deer Park early Saturday afternoon. Music more your thing? The Honey Bee Festival at the Oldenbu...
A 43-year-old Fond du Lac Reservation man who threatened to kill family members was arrested Sunday, July 31, following a three-hour standoff with law enforcement. James Warren Bosto was subsequently charged in District Court in Duluth on Monday, Aug. 1. He faces a felony charge of threats of violence, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Authorities responded to the home, on Mallard Drive in rural Cloquet, at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, after residents reported Bosto being impaired and threatening to kill them. The three f...
