A hometown newspaper with a local office, local owners & lots of local news
A hometown newspaper with a local office, local owners & lots of local news
Sorted by date Results 701 - 725 of 1087
Have you ever thought about all the time we waste? Well, I heard a great story about wasting time and what not to do to avoid it. First, try to not wait in line for anything. Plan ahead and you will spend a lot less time waiting or maybe not have to wait in lines at all. Another waste of our time is owning a second home. Yes, it is always great to get away to that second home, but it is also a lot of extra work that you wouldn’t have to do if you owned only one home. Lastly, don’t waste tim...
As we come to the end of another year, I am longing for better times in the coming new year. I am also reminded of how much I am missing my closest relatives and friends who have passed away. I’m also missing so many folks because we can’t get together like we used to for now. My first memory of losing a dear person in my life was the passing of my dad’s mother, Minnie Dahlman, although I rarely called her by any name other than “Grandma.” During the school year, I would hurry off the school bus...
At the end of 2020 - a year that many would like to forget - Cloquet will lose a long-standing and beloved business when Pete & Sons service station closes. It's been the best year in recent memory for the 52-year-old business, said John Fink, standing inside the garage at the full-service gas and repair station on the eastern end of Cloquet Avenue. John and Jerry Fink are the "sons" on the sign. The brothers have been working at the service station since they were youngsters. Jerry's been there...
Our sympathy to the family of Jacob Fredrick Bok, 97, of Meadowlands who passed away Dec. 10. He was born in Holland and at the age of 6 his family moved to a farm in South Dakota. At the age of 10 Jake was doing the majority of the farming thus began his lifelong love of farming, farm machinery, welding, and mechanics. Jake moved his family to a farm in Meadowlands in April of 1951. Our sympathy to the family of Lawrence “Boz” Thomas Dahl, 71, of Cloquet who passed away on Dec. 9. He grew up...
The women’s basketball team from the University of Minnesota Duluth stepped off the court to help with a good cause last weekend. The team assisted in collecting toys for the Duluth Salvation Army on Dec. 5. Players said it is important to them to support the community who has also supported them during this very difficult year. Taya Hakamaki, of Cromwell, was one of the women who were interviewed for a television news story. She’s a part of the team with cousin Shaily Hakamaki. Taya said it was...
Growing up in Wright, professional drag racer Jason Line wasn't much involved in sports. Perhaps that is what makes it interesting that he went on to a professional sports career that is nearly unmatched at the pro-stock level of racing. "I liked sports, but wasn't very good so I moved onto something else that I had interest in which was cars," Line said. "My dad had a repair shop and he raced until he had us kids. When we got old enough to have an interest in it, my brother started the ball...
Covid-19 cases in Carlton County are still rising rapidly, although the increase over the past week is lower than the previous week, with 327 new cases from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2, versus 407 from Nov. 18-25, according to daily numbers provided by the Minnesota Department of Health. Deaths from Covid-19, however, show no sign of slowing. Carlton County went from a total of two deaths on Oct. 27, to 15 deaths attributed to Covid by Friday, Nov. 27. Another two deaths were reported earlier this week. N...
In the movie "Groundhog Day," Bill Murray's character, Phil, is destined to live the same day over and over again. To local high school activities directors and coaches it must seem like they are living life on repeat as they deal with another statewide shutdown. The old adage "hurry up and wait" is the way of the AD's world. Cloquet AD Paul Riess said the Minnesota State High School League was scheduled to meet Thursday to determine what the start date for winter season practice and games will...
Congratulations to Katy Hakala on the shot of a lifetime when she recently bagged a huge buck Nov. 14 near their home. Her husband Matt helped her track the deer and she was glad he was there when they found it. This was Katy’s fourth deer, and first buck. A full story can be found in the Nov. 24 issue of the Voyageur Press newspaper. Also bagging really nice-sized bucks this hunting season were the Hutar/Mattson siblings, and Siiena Anderson shot her first buck this fall. Clothing Depot n...
MPR News With Covid-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations at or near record highs, roughly 60 percent of Minnesota K-12 students are currently in distance learning - more than double the rate from early October. Many schools pivoted to remote instruction just before Thanksgiving break and plan to stay that way for at least a couple of months. St. Paul Public Schools, for example, which began the year with distance learning, won't resume any in-person instruction until at least Jan. 19, or two...
We are saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend Elaine Rose Huhta, 86, longtime Cromwell resident. She passed away Nov. 13, the 64th birthday of her only child, Kevin Hamre. She taught in a one-room schoolhouse in Mora before spending the rest of her career as a second-grade teacher for Cromwell-Wright Schools. Please direct memorials to Lakes and Pines Community Action Council (1700 Maple Ave. E., Mora MN 55051) or to the Cromwell-Wright Dollars for Scholars fund in her name (5624 Hwy...
Entering their Wednesday game vs. Hill City/Northland, Cromwell-Wright Area knew the game would be their final game of the football season as sports . When the dust cleared on perhaps the craziest season in Minnesota history, the Storm had won 28-6 behind some big plays by their offense. "The game came down to the fact that we gave up two big runs," said Cardinals coach Jeff Gronner. "They scored on a 95-yard run and on a 60-yarder." Cromwell-Wright trailed 12-0 after one quarter and 18-6 at...
Covid-19 affects playoff picture Local playoff football teams have had their seasons sliced by Covid-19 and the playoffs have turned into an extension of those problems. Carlton-Wrenshall was scheduled to play at Hinckley-Finlayson on Tuesday night, but the Raptors had to forfeit due to Covid exposure of their team. South Ridge was scheduled to open the playoffs against McGregor on Friday night, but that game was also a forfeit as the Mercs are unable to field a team. That means the Panthers will move on to the second round of the Section 5...
The lucky winner of this year’s quilt made by the Cromwell Area Cardinal Quilters, a patriotic “Quilt of Valor,” is Glenn Solomon, who now lives at Cardinal Court. Congrats to him, and thanks to all our active and retired veterans for their service. Congratulations to Bob and Lois Jobe on the birth of a great-granddaughter, born to Paul and Melissa Kyle on Nov. 4. Paul Kyle is the son of Barb and Kevin Kyle. Our sympathy to the family of James William Frank, 86, of Wright, who passed away peace...
With the numbers of positive Covid-19 cases climbing rapidly, students in grades 7-12 started distance learning Tuesday and grades K-6 will make the switch next Monday, despite the fact that last week's numbers didn't meet the state benchmark for changing elementary school students to distance learning, a last resort. Superintendent Michael Cary told school board members he doesn't expect the schools to change back to hybrid or in-person learning anytime soon at Monday's meeting. "The numbers...
Cromwell-Wright 33 Isle 14 Ethan Shelton and Jaegar Goranson both scored a pair of touchdowns as the Cards rebounded from last week's loss to Ogilvie. Shelton led the Cards with 118 yards rushing and Goranson was right behind with 112 yards on the ground. Goranson also added a 6-for-12 passing game good for another 122 yards. Shelton caught three passes for 62 yards and Emmett Clark caught three passes for 60 yards. Clark scored the other touchdown for the Cards on a 20-yard touchdown strike...
My husband, Bob, came home last week after being gone for six weeks, after a stay in the hospital and five weeks at North Shore Estates in West Duluth. He could hardly wait to get back home, and I hope he behaves himself and doesn’t injure his back by lifting things he shouldn’t lift. Bob thanks everyone for the many cards and messages of encouragement that made the time go faster and being away from home easier to deal with. Congratulations to Pam Rahja, who retired Oct. 30 after more than 34...
When the 14-day Covid-19 rate in Carton County came in at 20.54 Thursday, Oct. 29 - surpassing 20 cases per 10,000 residents - it meant school districts needed to consider moving all students to a hybrid learning model. But state officials also say that the county-level data is only a starting point: school districts should also consider the number of confirmed cases, quarantines, and close contacts in their school community, at each school building, and other data such as individuals with...
The Cloquet VFW smear league is canceled until further notice due to Covid. Friday, Nov. 6 The Tri-Community Food Shelf in Cromwell is open 3-5:30 p.m. Fridays. Cromwell, Tamarack and Wright community members are welcome to stop in once a month. 218-426-4067 Monday, Nov. 9 Join Mr. Dinger for Teen Reads 4:15-5:15 p.m. Mondays in the Teen Room at the Cloquet Public Library. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Virtual Storytime with Ms. Keiko 10 a.m. Tuesdays, posted to the Cloquet Public Library’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Sing along with Ms. Keiko and then l...
Entering Friday’s home game, the Eskomos were 2-1 and facing a Mora team that was undefeated and averaging 38 points per game through three games. When the wind died down following the game, the Mustangs were still undefeated and handed the hometown team a 40-18 loss. “They have big strong linemen with fast, athletic running backs,” said Esko coach Scott Arntson. The Mustangs raced out to a 14-0 lead early in the first quarter on a 48-yard touchdown run by Koby Swanson and a 5-yard touch...
Hermantown 31 Cloquet 30 It took just 43 seconds into the game for the Hermantown Hawks to send a message to the Cloquet Lumberjacks Friday night. A 79-yard touchdown pass put the Hawks ahead 7-0 and set the tone for the remainder of the game. "Hermantown is a good football team and I wasn't surprised that they came out and played well," said Cloquet head coach Tom Lenarz. "I was somewhat surprised at the yardage they were able to generate on the ground. After watching the film it is clear that...
With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, the Cardinal Quilters have asked me to announce they have made a “Quilt of Valor” to be given away to a veteran in the community. If you would like to nominate a veteran, or are a veteran yourself, please call Linda Larson, 644-3484, to enter the drawing, which will be held Veterans Day. There will be no Veterans Day programs this year due to Covid, but know that you are all appreciated for your service to our country. Veterans currently living at Cardinal Court or Villa Vista are Robert Stewart and Nii...
Important news for Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright: The church council decided to hold in-person worship services only on the first Sunday of the month, due to recent low attendance, the pandemic, and the cold, darker winter months to come. This should be a savings on the fuel bill and also keep the congregation safer. Pastor Deb will resume 9 a.m. online services starting Nov. 8. We thank all for their participation and generous donations during the past nine months of the shutdown. Cole...
Kyle Siiter scored a pair of touchdowns and the Carlton-Wrenshall Raptors picked up their second win of the season with a 26-6 win over the McGregor Mercuries in a District 9 White Conference high school football game on Friday. Zeke Rousseau and Siiter both scored in the first quarter for the Raptors with Rousseau running two yards for a score and Siiter plowing in from five yards away as Carlton-Wrenshall jumped to a 13-0 lead after the Kristian Herman extra point kick on the first score by...
Cromwell-Wright and Wrenshall hooked up in girls volleyball action last Thursday with the Cardinals coming out on top 3-1. Cromwell won by scores of; 25-18, 12-25, 25-16, 25-22. The victory improved the Cards record to 3-1 on the season. "Our team is very young. I am very happy with how the team is playing together and staying positive with each other," said Cromwell coach Amy Granholm. "I feel that the players are very supportive of each other. We know that we are lucky to be playing now, so...
