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Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this coming week. Dec. 21 1998 Television’s original Betty Crocker, Adelaide Hawley Cumming, dies in Seattle. Cumming starred in the Betty Crocker Show beginning in 1949 and remained General Mills’ advertising icon until 1964, after which she taught English as a second language in Seattle. Dec. 23 1846 A bill is introduced in Congress to create a territory called “Minasota.” Although the bill fails, this is the first legislative use of the name. 1926 Robert Bly is born in Madison, Minnesota. A poet,...
Everyone is invited to the 26th annual Cloquet area community Christmas Day dinner at 2 p.m. Christmas Day at Zion Lutheran Church, 1000 Washington Ave. in Cloquet. No money? Don’t worry, it’s free. Need a ride? Someone will pick you up. Can’t leave home? Volunteers will also be delivering meals. Anyone who wants transportation or a meal delivered should call Zion Lutheran Church by noon Monday, Dec. 23. Volunteers are also asked to call Zion so organizers can plan for the big event. “We can always use volunteers,” said Dave Johnson, who’s bee...
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this coming week. Dec. 13 1994 Demolition begins on the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington, former home of the North Stars professional hockey team and venue for entertainment events. Dec. 15 1864 Four Minnesota regiments help destroy the Confederate army of General John Bell Hood outside Nashville. During the course of this two-day battle, the Minnesota losses — 302 killed, wounded, or missing —are the greatest the state suffers in any Civil War engagement. 1892 J. Paul Getty is born in Min...
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this coming week. Dec. 6 1815 Abolitionist, feminist, and newspaper publisher Jane Grey Swisshelm is born near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She would move to Minnesota in 1857 and establish the St. Cloud Visiter and, later, the St. Cloud Democrat. During the Civil War she would move to Washington, D.C. and become a nurse before founding one last newspaper. She died in 1884. Dec. 7 1863 Richard W. Sears is born in Stewartville. While a railroad freight agent in Redwood Falls, he would buy an unclaimed...
Boys basketball • Carlton at Wrenshall at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 • Cloquet vs Esko at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 • Cromwell-Wright at McGregor at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 • Esko at St. Paul Johnson at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 • Cloquet vs Hermantown at 7:15 p.m.Tuesday, Dec. 10 • Carlton vs Northland at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 • Esko vs Duluth Denfeld at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 • FDL Ojibwe vs Bigfork at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 • Wrenshall vs Lakeview Christian Academy at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 • Carlton vs Silver Bay at 6:30...
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this coming week. Nov. 29 2000 Pioneering journalist Marvel Jackson Cooke dies in New York. Born in Mankato in 1903, Cooke moved to Harlem in 1926 and worked for the NAACP’s Crisis magazine, the Amsterdam News, and the People’s Voice. In 1950 she joined the staff of the New York Daily Compass and was the first African American woman to work full-time for a major white-owned American newspaper. Nov. 30 1912 Gordon Parks is born in Fort Scott, Kansas. He would move to St. Paul as a teenager and eve...
The annual Holiday Celebration event for area children and families will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the student commons area and amphitheater at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Plenty of food and beverages, games, and a visit from Santa Claus will highlight this free event. Bring a camera to take a photo with Santa; and there will be drawings for many great prizes. No registration is necessary, and there is no cost to participate. The Holiday Celebration is open to the public. More than 200 people participate in the community...
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this coming week. Nov. 22 1995 A merger of giant railroad companies creates the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. The Burlington Northern had long been a major railroad in Minnesota, itself the result of mergers between the Great Northern Railroad, the Northern Pacific Railway, and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Nov. 25 1903 Olive Fremstad, pictured, makes her debut with New York’s Metropolitan opera, singing the role of Sieglinde in Wagner’s “Die Walkure.” Born in Sweden, she gre...
Hot on the heels of Thanksgiving comes Cloquet’s annual “Santa’s Home for the Holidays” festivities Dec. 4-7. The festivities kick off Wednesday, Dec. 4, with Elf Bingo for kids and a free chili feed at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church from 4:30-7 p.m., sponsored by the Cloquet and Fond du Lac police departments and Carlton County United Way. Bring a food item to donate. On Thursday, kids are invited to enjoy Storytime with Santa 10:15-11:15 a.m. at the Dunlap Island shelter, along with ice skating...
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this coming week. Nov. 1 1849 The legislature establishes funding for the territory’s public schools. By decree of the Northwest Ordinance, one section in each township had been set aside to support a school, and in Minnesota these lands are not sold for short-term cash but are rented out to provide a steady and long-term cash flow. Martin McLeod authored the bill, which Territorial Governor Alexander Ramsey would consider his administration’s most important piece of legislation. Nov. 2 1948 Hub... Full story
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this coming week. Oct. 25 1987 In the seventh game of the World Series, the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals with a score of 4-2, winning the series 4-3. 2002 While running for a third term in office, United States Senator for Minnesota Paul Wellstone dies in a plane crash with his wife and daughter. He was elected to the Senate in 1990 as a liberal Democrat. After his death, his surviving sons and former campaign manager would go on to create The Wellstone Action progressive advocacy organization...
Historic Minnesota events with anniversaries this coming week. Oct. 12 1892 The first car of iron ore travels from Mountain Iron to Duluth and assays at 65 percent iron. Minnesota would lead the country in iron ore production for many years, and iron, in the form of taconite, is still a major export. Oct. 13 1857 The state constitution is ratified by popular vote. In the accompanying gubernatorial election, Henry H. Sibley beats Alexander Ramsey by a margin of 240 votes out of 35,340 cast. Oct. 14 1946 After 126 years of service to the nation,...
The annual Cloquet River Run is Saturday, Sept. 28, and it’s not too late to sign up. Runners and walkers can choose between a 1-mile race at 9 a.m. and a 5K race, down to and along the beautiful St. Louis River, at 9:30 a.m. Both races start and end at the Churchill Elementary School playground. Proceeds go toward health-related equipment and program, along with technology purchases for Churchill. Visit www.cloquetriverrun.com for more information.... Full story
The Fall Chicken Swap will be held 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in the parking lot of the Four Seasons Sports Complex in Carlton. Not allowed to have chickens? You’re also likely to find puppies, bunnies, goats, pigs, ducks, homegrown produce and homemade goodies that range from cookies to breads to maple syrup. Go early to ensure you have the best pick of the selection....
Deacon Bryan Bassa will talk about the restoration of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish church at the Carlton County Historical Society in Cloquet at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Following the program, those attending are invited to meet at the Sawyer Church for a tour. Call 879-1938....
FOOTBALL Barnum vs. North Woods Friday, Sep 20 at 7 p.m. Barnum vs. Chisholm Friday, Sep 27 at 7 p.m. Carlton/Wrenshall at Floodwood High School Friday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Carlton/Wrenshall vs. McGregor High School Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Cloquet at Hibbing Friday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Cloquet at North Branch Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Cromwell-Wright vs. McGregor Friday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Cromwell-Wright at Onamia Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Esko vs. Mora Friday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Esko at Moose Lake/Willow River Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.... Full story
Historic Minnesota events that took place Sept. 6-12: Sept. 6 1889 Bob Younger dies in the Minnesota State Prison at Stillwater, where he was serving a life sentence for his role in the Jesse James/Cole Younger gang’s Northfield bank raid on Sept. 7, 1876. First National Bank bookkeeper Joseph Lee Heywood delays the robbery by refusing to open the vault and pays with his life. A gunfight in the streets of Northfield follows; two of the robbers die and two more are wounded in the fight. A posse catches up with the gang at Madelia a few days l...
Arrowhead Senior Nutrition menu for Aug. 30-Sept. 6: Friday, Aug. 30: Lasagna, fruit Monday, Sept. 2: Closed for Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 3: Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, fresh fruit Wednesday, Sept. 4: Roast pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin cheese coffeecake Thursday, Sept. 5: Baked fish, potato wedges, pea and cheese salad, fruit Friday, Sept. 6: Egg salad sandwich, chicken noodle soup, fresh fruit Frozen meals are available for weekends. Alternative entrées are available every day; please call Virginia 24 hours in... Full story
The Moose Lake Area Historical Society will hold a Living History Walk at Riverside Cemetery 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The cost is $10. Chat with actors portraying real people from the area’s past, including Nora Nilsen, superintendent of Carlton County schools; attorneys CJ and Stand Dodge; historian Dave Anderson; Cornelius McCabe, considered the founding father of Moose Lake; and more. After the walk, return to the museum for refreshments and a tour. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Soo Line Event C... Full story
CARLTON EVENTS Carlton Schools -Back to School open house, 12-6 p.m. Aug. 29 at South Terrace and High School. -Student photos will be taken 12-6 p.m. at each school. -Sixth-grade orientation at 5 p.m. in MS/HS library. -For more information, go to www.carlton.k12.mn.us. -First day of school, Sept. 3. Welcome back, students and staff! Have a great year! -Varsity football game, 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Carlton football field. Find more events with this column online at pineknotnews.com...
The Carlton County Historical Society needs volunteers to help at the county fair in Barnum through Aug. 19. Sign up at https://signup.com/go/bCBAjtb or call 218-590-6965 for help getting scheduled. Back-to-school can be a tough time for many families in our community. Help the Cloquet Educational Foundation Stuff the Bus with school supplies 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at the Cloquet Walmart. A Nesting Place meets every other Saturday 10-11 a.m. at Community Memorial Hospital, Pine Room. Next meeting: Aug. 17. Facilitated meeting,...
Arrowhead Senior Nutrition menu for Aug. 16-23: Friday, Aug. 16: Meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, fruit Monday, Aug. 19: Special of the Day, vegetables or fruit, dessert Tuesday, Aug. 20: Roast turkey dinner, strawberry shortcake Wednesday, Aug. 21: Stuffed peppers, vegetables, fruit Thursday, Aug. 22: Chef salad, bread stick, yogurt Friday, Aug. 23: Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti, baked fruit sauce Frozen meals are available for weekends. Meals are served at the Cloquet Senior Center, open Monday-Friday at 11:30 a.m. Registered... Full story
Historic Minnesota events that took place Aug. 9-15. August 9 1842 The Webster–Ashburton Treaty, which set the boundary between Canada and the United States, is signed by the United States and Great Britain. The boundary had been in dispute since the end of the American Revolution. Minnesota’s curious Northwest Angle is a result of this treaty. August 10 1910 Mailcarrier John Beargrease dies. Born in 1858, the son of an Ojibwe leader and a white woman, Beargrease grew up in Beaver Bay and delivered mail along the north shore of Lake Sup...
Arrowhead Senior Nutrition menu for Aug. 9-16: Friday, Aug. 9: Roast beef dinner, cake Monday, Aug. 12: Penne with Italian sausage, fresh fruit Tuesday, Aug. 13: Chicken strip dinner, fresh fruit Wednesday, Aug. 14: Ham dinner or alternative entrée, rhubarb streusel pie Thursday, Aug. 15: Pork loin chop, fresh fruit Friday, Aug. 16: Meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, fruit Call 24 hours in advance to order the alternative entree. Frozen meals are available for weekends. Meals are served at the Cloquet Senior Center, open Monday-Friday at... Full story
The Carlton County Historical Society needs volunteers to help greet visitors, sell items and talk about Carlton County history at its machinery building and log cabin at the county fair in Barnum, Aug. 14-19. Volunteers demonstrating period-relevant activities such as cooking on a wood stove, weaving, sewing, spinning, wood carving, playing a musical instrument or other period-relevant are needed for the log cabin. Sign up at https://signup.com/go/bCBAjtb or call 218-590-6965 for help getting scheduled. Coffee Chat with city councilor Lara...
