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Shick, shick go the skates. Then comes the bang of the stick hitting the puck, or the bang of the puck hitting the wall of the Pinehurst Park hockey rink. With temperatures in the 20s and the sun making an occasional appearance Saturday afternoon, it was a nice day to get out on the ice. Both ends of the rink were busy, populated by younger kids and their parents versus the teenagers who often play fierce games of hockey at the central Cloquet park. The small groups of hockey players danced...
Susan Lynn Jarvis, 56, of Esko passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Visitation is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Friday, Dec. 14 at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Esko. Robert Richard Koski, 86, of Moose Lake died Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at Evangelical Covenant Church in Moose Lake. Delores I. (Wisocki) Zalabski, 94, of Carlton died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. followed...
Opinion page should present both sides of an issue To the editor: I love the new Pine Knot, and read it from beginning to end each week. It’s fun to hear about the community activities and the history of my old “hometown” among other enjoyable articles. I do, however, have one objection/suggestion. In the past few weeks the paper has printed a “Guest Columnist” column by Justin Krych, an Esko resident and deputy chair of the Eighth District Republican Party. But I find no column from a Democrat, giving a liberal perspective on the issues. A...
Ski jump gets a remodel On Saturday, high above the trees at Pine Valley, two men with no apparent fear of heights worked at the top of the 40-meter ski jump to create an easier way for skiers to launch themselves into the air come ski season. With help from other Cloquet Ski Club volunteers, Ken Ripp and Jon Waugh have been working to redesign the in-run (the path skiers go down on a ski jump) so that the snow will go inside a new boxed-in track with high side walls rather than trying to cover...
Best Christmas Ever seeks volunteer help Best Christmas Ever is a local, nonprofit organization seeking volunteer help and support this holiday season. In 2011, a group of friends formed the organization to give families in need an unforgettable Christmas experience. Best Christmas Ever’s purpose is to make a long-lasting impact on families that have come upon hard times, due to no fault of their own, and truly change their lives for the better. To see how Best Christmas Ever touches the lives of families, watch the short video posted on the o...
