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Jason Rarick should be returned to the Minnesota State Senate, District 11, on Nov. 3. District 11 includes all of Carlton and Pine counties, the eastern half of Kanabec County and four precincts in southwestern St. Louis County. The senator served as a representative in the legislature from 2014 to 2019 in House District 11B and was elected to the senate in a special election to replace Tony Lourey in 2019. Senator Rarick is a lifelong resident of Pine County. He has been active in the community as a 30-year member of the Knights of Columbus,...
I was reading a book one day and came across a quote. It pointed the way the United States is heading with all the government giveaways and its trying to help everyone. “A democracy could only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves gifts from the public treasury.” That could include all the government programs that pass out free housing, food, fuel, health programs, Social Security and Medicare to those who don’t qualify and much more. The quote goes on: “From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candida...
Every Friday a group of us Trump supporters have been having a sign wave, rain or shine, on Highway 33 in Cloquet. Why? Because we believe in the Second Amendment, the police and law and order, the military and veterans, the flag (we kneel for the cross and stand for the flag), the right to speak our opinions, secure borders, the right to praise God without fear, every unborn boy or girl the right to live and grow up in the greatest country on Earth, the pledge of allegiance with “under God” in it, good and against evil, future of our cou...
Friday, Oct. 16 Football South Ridge 44 Northeast Range 0 Connor Bushbaum had a huge night for the Panthers by rushing for 219 yards on 18 carries and he also added three rushing touchdowns in leading South Ridge to the win in the District 9 Blue Division game. Bushbaum also returned an interception for a score in the third quarter when the Panthers exploded for 24 points. "Connor had another big game," said Panthers coach Brent Johnson. "We have been performing well on both sides of the ball this year with it being only the second game of the...
Happy Halloween to everyone. The Carlton Chamber members and area businesses will be coming together to put on the outdoor “Downtown Carlton Trick or Treat” event 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Businesses not located in downtown Carlton can set up in the heart of downtown, along the sidewalks of Chestnut Avenue/Highway 210. Kids, put on your best costume and come out to trick-or-treat. Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Businesses and community members will also be participating in...
Gladys “Gladie” Mae (Peterson) DeVriendt, 82, passed away at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton on Oct. 22, 2020 with family by her side. She was born October 28, 1937 in Saginaw, and raised on the family farmstead. She was a 1956 graduate of Brookston High School and later Carey-Gaspard School of Business in Duluth. Gladys married Henry DeVriendt Sr. on April 15, 1961 at Queen of Peace in Cloquet. Gladys enjoyed gardening, carpentry, baking, bowling, and especially being an Auntie and Gra...
As the Minnesota Legislature breathed its last gasps of air of the 2020 session, Carlton County can find some wins and some big losses when contemplating what became a session extended by five months with mostly unproductive special sessions since May and until this week. A school district consolidation will have to wait. A long-planned waterline project is a go, as is a grant for the county jail to explore increasing services for female offenders. On the flip side, the county will have to wait for permission to ask county voters to allow a...
Carlton County school superintendents were among 35 different school districts in the Northland to send a heartfelt message to residents Friday. Help us keep kids in school, they said. Wear your masks, wash your hands, observe social distancing guidelines, keep family and social gatherings outdoors, and stay home if you’re sick. Just four weeks into the school year, many schools across Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties have had to move to more re...
Friday night's football matchup between the Cardinals and the Raptors resembled a heavyweight boxing fight. Both teams dug their heels in and the outcome was in doubt until Cromwell-Wright managed a late touchdown to win the game 15-14. "It was a great back and forth defensive battle," said Cards coach Jeff Gronner. "Both teams had trouble moving and sustaining drives throughout the game and their offense and defensive lines were very big and hard for us to handle at times." The winning drive...
Haunted Ridge As the nights grow longer and Halloween approaches, there are some who gravitate toward the frightening and the macabre. And then there are those who don’t. A farm at 1781 County Road 1 (about halfway between Carlton and Wrenshall) aims to satisfy both inclinations. Home to two businesses operating side-by-side, Ru-Ridge Corn Maze offers wholesome family fun while the Haunted Shack — with its haunted hayride and haunted corn maze — offers shrieks and giggles after the sun goes down. In daylight, it is Ru-Ridge Corn Maze, a place...
Cardinals runner Noah Foster was the top Carlton County finisher in this week's Section 7A cross country championships, taking third place in the boys races on Tuesday. The Cromwell sophomore was happy with his time of 16 minutes, 59.2 seconds, a personal record for the season, and happy with third place, which was his goal, according to his dad. He was facing stiff competition as the first-place winner, Geno Uhrbom, captured his fourth straight section title in 15 minutes, 58.7 seconds...
Lisa Donelson, former Cromwell-Wright teacher, author, and former resident of Floodwood will present a program, “Signs of Encouragement,” at the Floodwood Baptist church at 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Many of you in the area may recall the huge sign in her yard featuring many sayings and quotes over the years. Everyone is welcome to attend. With the resumption of fall sports activities, the Cromwell- Wright football team played its first game last Friday and won in thrilling fashion, 15-14, over Car...
As the nights grow longer and Halloween approaches, there are some who gravitate toward the frightening and the macabre. Others don't. There's a farm between Carlton and Wrenshall that can satisfy both ... they call it Haunted Ridge. (Cue the scary music.) In daylight, it is Ru-Ridge Corn Maze, a place where children and adults can find their way through a uniquely designed corn maze, ride horses, commune with animals at a petting zoo, go on a hayride and tackle the kids' Ninja course. When the...
Some local schools are reacting to a rise in local Covid-19 cases with a change in learning styles, while others are holding steady, largely because they started the school year doing something other than in-person learning for all grades. The trigger for the change is a "county health number" put out by the Minnesota Department of Health every Thursday morning that shows a two-week average of Covid cases per 10,000 people. Last Thursday, that number came in at 11.24, crossing the benchmark of...
Our readers are delivering the goods as we experience an extraordinary fall color season. It came a bit early and popped very quickly. We expect there will be more great shots as October plods along. Email yours to [email protected]...
Here's a quick look at what fans can expect from area football teams in a shortened season. Aside from the continued pandemic prtocols around all high school sports, spectators will be limted at games. Cloquet If the Cloquet Lumberjack football team is going to compete for a sectional football title, they'll need to rely on strong line play. Fortunately, this year's version of the 'Jacks has what appears to be an impressive group in the trenches. "We will be very strong up front," said longtime...
Ready, set, stop! That has been the confusing world of volleyball programs throughout the Northland. In mid-March, just as the club season was about to begin, the schools were shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many of the coaches had already gone through tryouts to determine which players would be on which club teams. Fees had been paid, uniforms handed out and a schedule of tournaments was set. Players were getting used to new coaches, teammates and for some, new positions. And then-...
Carlton County superintendents joined a group of superintendents from 35 different school districts in the Northland to ask the public to follow guidelines to help stop the spread of Covid-19, which is spiking across the region and the state. Find the full text of the letter below: Friday, October 8, 2020 To: Constituents in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis Counties: We’re writing to you today to ask for your help. We are four weeks into the year and already schools in our seven-county region have h...
Michelle Lee, DFL Background My life experience is my qualification. My husband and I built a home and raised a family in Moose Lake. Two pay checks allowed us to enjoy a good life here. My concern is the next generation won’t have the same opportunity unless we work together for our rural communities. Please describe where you stand on the following issues in 25 words or fewer (each): - Statewide pandemic mandates: COVID-19 has claimed lives and livelihoods. Without an effective vaccine, the s...
On a computer screen in Wrenshall last Saturday, the fate of the first champion of the USA Jigsaw Puzzle Association was being decided. The president of the association and Wrenshall resident, Valerie Coit, was toggling through her Zoom screen gallery to keep a close eye on the more than 100 teams and individuals competing from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. when the final heat ended. Coit's attention to detail paid off as a few of the contestants were within seconds of each other's time. "Some of the...
Jeff Dotseth Background I am a husband, father, grandfather, farmer, small business owner and a lifelong Minnesota resident. I care deeply for our community and the values we share. I am not a politician, I am just like the people of our district that are tired of not having their voices heard in St. Paul. Please describe where you stand on the following issues in 25 words or fewer (each): -Statewide pandemic mandates: The governor should work with the legislature on managing our response to...
Karola Dalen Background My husband, Rick, and I have two children at Wrenshall School and have lived in Wrenshall for 14 years. Our family owns and operates Northern Harvest Farm. In addition, I work for Carlton County. My professional career has been primarily in the public sector working in environmental protection and conservation. What made you decide to run for school board this year? I was asked by someone whom I trust and respect. After careful consideration due to the responsibility, I...
DonnaMae Weiderman (incumbent) Background Over 12 years ago, my family and I were drawn to Wrenshall because of its overwhelming sense of community. Since our move to Wrenshall I have served on the Planning Commission as a member of the Wrenshall City Council and currently serve as Mayor. What made you decide to run for mayor this year? I decided to run for a second term as mayor to continue the positive developments that the city has made during my first term. What do you think are the top two...
The Minnesota State High School League's Board of Directors online meeting Monday was packed with coaches and activities directors across the state. The meeting was held to determine whether or not the MSHSL would reverse its decision of not allowing fall football and volleyball. In the end the board, after hearing numerous comments from speakers, made the decision to allow a shortened season for both sports starting this fall. The impetus of the vote came following pressure by parent groups suc...
Wrenshall superintendent Kim Belcastro didn’t need to say it. Her face told all. “It’s been a tough week,” she told the school board Tuesday night during a special meeting. The day before, she announced that the school would be going to full distance learning because of staff shortages related to Covid-19. It means there will be no on-campus classes for elementary students who had been attending twice a week and high school students once a week. The special meeting Tuesday resulted in school board members agreeing that pre-kin...
