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A wonderful worship event was held at the Cromwell Pavilion Saturday, sponsored by the United Methodist Church in Cromwell. More than 200 people attended, including 100 folks at the worship service and meal. A dance followed, with many more in attendance. We thank God for over 100 years of ministry to the community from the Cromwell United Methodist church. The community club will be having a special meeting to plan for this year’s Harvest Festival. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, J...
Ma & Pa Kettle midsummer bingo starts at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25 at the Kettle River Senior Center. Snacks will be available, and there will be 50/50 cash prizes. Cost is $1 per card per game. If you would like to be a food vendor at Ma & Pa Kettle Days on Saturday, Aug. 12, contact Marcia at 218-273-4045. If you would like to be part of the stationary parade or have a craft booth, contact Dan Reed at 218-273-6103. One year, my sisters and I and a couple of friends stayed at a timeshare near Atlanta, Georgia. One of the places we visited was the...
Barnum's annual Spring Fever Days at the Carlton County Fairgrounds and around town provided plenty of riding thrills -- including a rodeo two nights -- plus plenty of hometown fun last weekend. The three-day event kicked off Friday, June 9, with the annual steak fry 4-7 p.m. and fireworks after dusk. The rodeo at the Carlton County Fairgrounds grandstand started at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday. Saturday highlights included a fishing contest at Hanging Horn Lake, a free 5K run/walk, a car...
Last Saturday a small group gathered in Hillcrest Cemetery to recognize a family of heroes: the Edward and Mabel Kennedy family of Cloquet. The Hebert-Kennedy VFW Post 3979 in Cloquet is named after the family's two sons, John "Jack" and Wallace "Bud" Kennedy. The brothers died within two months of each other in 1943, in Air Force battles over Sicily. Jack, 20, was a tailgunner and went missing after his plane was hit over the Mediterranean Sea on May 25. Wallace, 23, piloted a P-38. He died...
A solemn scene took place as Capt. Phil Anderson salutes the American flag at Hillside Cemetery in Carlton, where members of the Carlton VFW Post 2962 Honor Guard and Auxiliary were part of the Memorial Day ceremony....
The Moose Lake Area Historical Society is kicking off its summer opening by hosting Depot Fest 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at the Moose Lake Depot & Fires of 1918 Fire Museum. The event will feature a bake sale, plant sale, vendors, info on pet microchipping, rescue and adoption and more. Concessions available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The depot and museum are located at 900 Folz Boulevard, Moose Lake....
The Carlton County Historical Society is having its annual meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27. Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in Cloquet’s Hillcrest Cemetery at the family plot for a family of heroes: the Edward and Mabel Kennedy family. The Kennedys were the first family in Cloquet to lose two sons in World War II. The Hebert-Kennedy VFW Post #3979 is named after the sons, Wallace and Jack; both were killed in action in the summer of 1943. Jack has a marker in the family plot, but Wallace was buried i...
All Cloquet and Carlton County offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. This includes County Courthouse Offices, County Government Services Building, County Transportation Department, Human Services, Public Health, Motor Vehicle License Bureau, Veterans Service Office, and the University of Minnesota Extension Service. The Hwy 210 Transfer Station will also be closed on Monday....
Carlton County Animal Rescue will hold three summer kickoff meetings: at 5 p.m. on June 5 at the Moose Lake Community Center, 313 Elm Ave.; at 6 p.m. on June 6 at the Cloquet Public Library; and a 7 p.m. virtual meeting on June 7. Get involved with this nonprofit organization dedicated to helping pets in Carlton County reunite with owners, find forever homes and live healthier lives through adoption, education and providing resources for people and pets. See www.ccarescue.com or look on Facebook under Carlton County Animal Rescue for more...
The annual Barnum Spring Fever Days celebration runs June 9-11 this year. Highlights include a rodeo at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday night at the Carlton County Fairgrounds grandstand, as well as a 5K run/walk, car show and parade Saturday morning, a family movie in the Dairy Barn and music at the Rugged Spruce golf club Saturday night and auto racing at noon on Sunday at the grandstand. Look for a full schedule of events in next week’s paper or search for Barnum Community Club on Facebook....
University of Minnesota Extension Educators will offer four honey beekeeping field days across the state in May and June. They will be at the Hampton Homestead at 3487 Sandy Lake Road in Barnum 9-11 a.m. June 16. They will also be in Duluth, at Duluth Farming Company on Normanna Road 1:30-3:30 p.m. June 16. Apiculture educators from the Extension Service and local beekeepers will go through colony handling, common disease and insect pests, and safety information. The free, in-person workshops will demonstrate the steps for a proper hive...
The Carlton County Farmers Market opens for the 2023 season 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, June 3. Each year - and each week - the market offers a different mix of freshly-picked local produce, cottage foods (home-processed or home-canned pickles, vegetables or fruit) and artisan crafts. After a long winter and many hours spent tending plants in fields and hoop houses, farmers also look forward to renewing connections and making new friends in the local foods community. Julie and Sam Jacobson from...
Plan to attend the Jump into June sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at the Kettle River Veterans Building. There will be baked goods, plants and slightly used treasures available. Mark your calendar for the Moose Lake Library book sale. It is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 at the Riverside Arena this year. Books can be dropped off at the arena June 13-15 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be some arts and craft vendors on both Friday and Saturday. The Finnish Luncheon is noon on Wednesday, June 21 at the Kettle...
It was a sad farewell as we said “Godspeed” to Lutheran interim pastor Tim Berdahl. He has certainly been a shining light in our midst as he led our congregations through the recent months. We found out that we can function well with a part-time pastor and because of this, our lay leaders have stepped up and carried on in the absence of a full-time pastor. This really proves that the church is not a building, not the pastor, but it’s the people working together to bring the word of God to us an...
The 2023 summer reading program will begin on Thursday, June 1, and go through Friday, August 18, at the Cloquet Public Library. This year’s theme is “Find Your Voice!” Our voices have power. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. Our voices include not only the sounds we make, but the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform, and the actions we take each day to impact our world. Morgan Reardon, our new children’s librarian, has been working...
The Cloquet American Legion Auxiliary Post 262 will observe this year’s National Poppy Day on Thursday, May 25. Each year, disabled veterans assemble and distribute memorial poppies to honor our nation’s fallen heroes and to benefit living veterans and their families. Auxiliary members will be at L&M, Super One and the Cloquet Armory National Guard from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to distribute poppies; donations go toward supporting local veterans and their families with their medical and financial needs....
Here is a complete schedule of stops on Memorial Day, May 29, for both the Cloquet and Carlton veterans groups. Cloquet Combined Honor Guard 8:15 a.m. Highway 210, Sawyer 8:30 a.m. Saints Mary and Joseph, Sawyer 8:45 a.m. Holy Family Mission 9:15 a.m. Maple Grove 9:30 a.m. New Calvary 9:50 a.m. Hill between old cemeteries, above Pinehurst Park 10:20 a.m. Apostolic Church, Esko 10:45 a.m. St. Matthews, North Cloquet Rd 11:05 a.m. Pine River, North Highway 33 11:30 a.m. Veterans Park program Carlton VFW Post 2962 Honor Guard and Auxiliary 7:45...
The eighth annual Burgers & Bikes & Beer fundraiser hosted by the Sweet Spokes Cycling Team for the American Diabetes Association takes place 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 22 at Rendezvous Sports Bar & Grill in Scanlon. It’s free to attend and open to everyone. Meet members of the Sweet Spokes Cycling Team and have fun bidding on silent auction items donated by local businesses. All funds raised help in the fight against diabetes. Sweet Spokes, based in Cloquet, has raised more $250,000 in the fight against diabetes in the past 12 years and is hoping t...
University of Minnesota Extension Educators will offer four honey beekeeping field days across the state in May and June. They will be at the Hampton Homestead at 3487 Sandy Lake Road in Barnum 9-11 a.m. June 16. They will also be in Duluth, at Duluth Farming Company on Normanna Road 1:30-3:30 p.m. June 16. Apiculture educators from the Extension Service and local beekeepers will go through colony handling, common disease and insect pests, and safety information. The free, in-person workshops will demonstrate the steps for a proper hive...
I sure hope you remembered to pay the first half of your property taxes by the 15th. Seems our obligation is to pay, pay, pay! But I do appreciate owning property and all the benefits of living in the country all these decades. My cancer update: I have now completed a couple of chemo treatments and will have a port put in, so, then I will sit back and see what comes. So far, except for the multiple needle jabs to try to find my veins, the treatments have been very relaxing; I just hope they...
Thank you, to everyone who made the Kettle River City picnic a success. Even though the weather was cold and gray, many people came out and enjoyed visiting with others. The Kettle River Fire department needs new firefighters and first responders. If you are able to fill these positions, contact the Kettle River City hall for more information. Although the Holy Trinity quilters have taken time off for the summer, we would still appreciate donations of fabric for when we again start quilting in September. You can contact Marcia at 218-273-4045...
The Finnish Luncheon is at noon on Wednesday, May 17, at the Kettle River Senior Center. Come for good food, time to visit with friends, and see who will win a prize. Mark your calendar for the Holy Trinity/ Faith Lutheran Jump into June sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, June 2 at the Kettle River Veterans Building. There will be plants, a bake sale and used treasures available. The Holy Trinity quilters have stopped meeting for the summer, but we will still be accepting new fabric during the summer and will need it when we start again in September,...
My cancer journey has started in earnest now. Last week, I had my first chemo treatment, and this week I get chemo and a PET scan. Lots to absorb in the brain and body as this journey continues. Thanks for all your prayers and support. A beautiful memorial service for Don Oman was held May 6 at Bethany in Cromwell. Family and friends shared memories and gave thanks to his wife, Jeanne, for all the volunteer work they did in our community over the 15 years they lived on Cross Lake. Rest in peace, dear friend. Send cards of condolence to Jeanne O...
The Beach at Pinehurst Park will be expanding its hours this summer after taking a survey of users. Erin Bates, director of Cloquet Community Education, said the swimming facility in Cloquet will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Opening day is scheduled for June 12. Lifejackets will no longer be required in the canoe and frog slide sections, Bates said. For the rest of the pond, lifejackets will still be required for those under age 12, unless a child age 9 to 11 passes a swim test or ha...
For one hour tonight, the Cloquet High School annual art show will be open to the public. Come and peruse the artistic offerings of CHS students from 5 to 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 17. Entrance is free....
