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Cloquet Santa’s Home for the Holidays celebration — and St. Nick himself — will be here before you know it. Cloquet’s three-day holiday celebration kicks off Thursday evening, Dec. 1 with a chili feed, West End open house and Reading with Santa at the Cloquet Public Library. On Friday, Dec. 2, there’s spaghetti and photos with Santa at Queen of Peace. And Saturday, Dec. 3, there’s fun all day long, from the pancake feed and holiday craft fair/expo at Churchill Elementary to magic and cookies at Wood City Motors, ending with the grand final...
The free community Thanksgiving meal is returning to Zion Lutheran Church Thursday, and all Carlton County residents are invited to sit down and enjoy a nice turkey meal with all the fixings and in good company. Meals are also available for delivery countywide. This marks the sixth year in a row that the Carlton County Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary have organized and prepared the free Thanksgiving meals. The DAV's Raffy Johnson spearheads the annual event with plenty of help. He...
Make plans for Cloquet’s annual Santa’s Home for the Holidays celebration Dec. 1-3. Events kick off on Thursday, Dec. 1 with a chili feed, West End open house and Reading with Santa at the Cloquet Public Library. On Friday there’s spaghetti and photos with Santa at Queen of Peace. And Saturday, there’s fun all day long, from the pancake feed and holiday craft fair/expo at Churchill Elementary to the parade and fireworks downtown that evening with lots more in between. Look for Santa’s Home for the Holidays on Facebook for more informati...
Pine Knot News deadlines will move up one day for the Thanksgiving holiday next week. That means all news announcements, obituaries and legal notices must be received by 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Call 218-878-9332 with any questions. The Pine Knot offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. Friday home delivery should not be affected....
Registration for the eighth annual Christmas Lighting Challenge is underway. Folks in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin are encouraged to enter their decorated homes and businesses and help spread some holiday cheer. The contest is free to enter. Voting by the community for both homes and businesses runs Dec. 2-21, with results announced Dec. 22. Winners in Duluth, Superior, Cloquet and Hermantown will receive a gift basket with prizes and gift cards from local retailers and a personalized award...
Although the local Salvation Army thrift store is gone, the social programs run by the local charity are alive and well, said social services coordinator Leah Fosle, in an interview earlier this year. But they need money to fund those services, and more than half of those funds comes from one annual fundraising campaign: the Red Kettle program. Those are the bright red kettles manned by volunteers at Super One, L&M and Walmart in Cloquet each year. A manned kettle can bring in $40 an hour or more. An unmanned kettle brings in zero, because they...
It’s hunting season, which made me recall one of the scarier moments for my husband, Bob, and me. It was 1990 and our son, Garrie, got shot in the face with a .22 rifle on Nov. 10. When I found out, I didn’t even know my name when I called 911. But Garrie walked out of the woods with just a small stream of blood and a small hole in his upper lip. He ended up with a broken jaw and had to have it wired shut for six weeks after some extensive surgery. I never knew I could get that scared. Yoga resumes on Monday, Nov. 21 at Cromwell Park Pav...
Congratulations to all the prize winners at the Nov. 4 Kettle River American Legion rifle drawing. The Ma & Pa Kettle Days Christmas vendor event and tree lighting will take place at 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Kettle River Veterans Building. Maybe Santa will make an appearance, lured by juice and cookies. Come and shop, visit with neighbors and see the tree lighting. I am sure that there is also going to be a bake sale. Winter snow parking rules have begun. There is no parking on city streets from midnight to 8 a.m. Nov. 15 through April 15 to...
The 29th annual Carlton area toy drive runs through Dec. 10. Please help those less fortunate. Collection boxes will be available at the Carlton VFW, City of Carlton office, Carlton Wellness Center, Thrivent Financial-Carlton, Carlton Meat & Grocery, CreativEdge, South Terrace Elementary School and Inter-Faith during regular business hours. Please donate a new unwrapped toy or gift card for children ages 17 and under. Monetary donations can also be made to the Carlton VFW Auxiliary. Hats, mitten...
Santa may be heading to Duluth in mid-November for its holiday parade, but the jolly old elf has promised to come to Cloquet for three special days in December. "There will be magic, marching, lots of shopping and even fireworks, along with plenty of opportunities to see the old elf in person," said co-organizer and Pine Knot News editor Jana Peterson. The highlight of Santa's Home for the Holidays festivities will be the parade and fireworks on Dec. 3. "We hope lots of people will decide to...
Veterans Day will be here Friday, Nov. 11, along with programs and meals to honor veterans, and a special section in the Pine Knot News filled with local veteran photos, years of service and more. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day in 1919 with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the vic...
Ma & Pa Kettle Days bingo is 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Kettle River Senior Center. The Ma & Pa Kettle Days Christmas vendor event and tree lighting will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Kettle River Veterans Building. Hopefully, Santa will make an appearance too. There will be juice and cookies available. So come and shop, visit with neighbors and see the tree lighting. I am sure there is also going to be a bake sale. A big thank-you to all the volunteers who helped with the Halloween party and a big thank-you to all who...
We held a beautiful visitation and memorial service for my husband, Bob Hanson, on Oct. 21 and 22. I’ve been sharing a few stories about Bob taken from his eulogy. Here’s my final installment: When we first got married, I planted a small garden in the front yard. It was only about 25 feet by 25 feet. I guess Bob figured I liked gardening, so the next year he plowed up a half-acre of the yard and planted the garden. Well, that was way too much for me to take care of and since harvest time was at the same time school resumed, I didn’t do much...
With school colors of black and orange, it makes sense that Wrenshall should go all out for Halloween. The school's recently formed Partners in Education (PIE) group joined with Wrenshall Community Education to offer a family fun night Oct. 28 in the school commons area. School board member Misty Bergman provided totes full of decorations, including ghouls, goblins, and a healthy number of plastic rats. Karola Dalen spent the week leading up to the party coming up with signature spooks to...
We held a beautiful visitation and memorial service for my husband, Bob Hanson, on Oct. 21 and 22. Here are some additional passages I wrote and read from Bob’s eulogy: “Last Thursday, I was subbing in the fifth grade in Floodwood, and I wanted the kids to know that my husband had died so I might be a bit sad. But I also told them that I experienced a miracle today. I told them that I had misplaced the book, “Wild,” that I had been reading when school started, and when I walked into their room there it was on the teacher’s desk. It took a fe...
It's been a spectacular Halloween season in 2022, with bright fall colors and pockets of warm weather. If you haven't explored the fall and fright-themed events and places yet, this weekend will be your final chance to get out before trick-or-treating Monday night. And looming winter. The weather should cooperate, with temperatures in the mid-50s through Halloween. Here is a list to get you going of events here and in the region: • Haunted Hawthorne in Cloquet is a free display with donations a...
Thank you to everyone who attended the last Finnish Luncheon for the season. The next Finnish Luncheon will be the third Wednesday in April (April 19, 2023) and will be every month until October. To all the snowbirds, we wish you safe travels and a great winter. A guest at this last luncheon was from the country of Finland, with other guests from Florida and Iowa. It is important that all voters are registered to vote, and make sure you also vote for the best person you feel will fit that position. It is often the case that those who didn’t v...
We held a beautiful visitation and memorial service for my husband, Bob Hanson, on Oct. 21 and 22. Friends and relatives came from miles around and made our day great. Yes, it was sad, but with all that comfort and support we feel good about Bob’s life and know he is in a better place. I even gave the eulogy, and our son, Curtis, read a poem by Rick Gresczyk. David Hedin shared memories of growing up as a neighbor to Bob on Center Road, and Lindsay Lally talked about the painting of Bob that was on display. Todd Carlson gave the message, Pat Ca...
There was plenty of fun again at the Oct. 22 5K Pumpkin Run and Walk on the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College campus last week. Nearly 200 participants were treated to wonderful fall weather for the oldest Halloween-themed race in northern Minnesota. Race participants celebrated the theme of the Pumpkin Run by wearing creative costumes or orange and black clothing. Competition was tight for the coveted Best Costume awards, with the winners covering a range of characters including a pair...
The Operation Community Connect Resource Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Cloquet Armory. It will be a one-stop shop to connect with various agencies and services and get important questions answered or applications started. Get help with veterans services, housing, child care, senior services, food access, education, and mental health and disability services, along with free winter coats, blankets and a free lunch. Carlton County courts, prosecuting agencies, law enforcement and the public defender’s office will o...
Want to help a teenager in need? Totes for Teens is accepting donations for teenage boys and girls now through Dec. 9, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Larson Commons, 810 Cloquet Ave. in Cloquet. There will be a drop box inside the foyer. For more information, call Deb Hendrickson at 218-590-5865 or Richelle Anderson at 218-879-3759....
The Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2022 through the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association was announced this week. The association will award $2,000 scholarships to up to 20 current students, said Carlton County Sheriff Kelly Lake in a news release. Scholarship awards will be announced by Dec. 29. Application forms and a statement of procedures are available at the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office in Carlton, and are due Nov. 19. Scholarships are available only to students currently enrolled in one of the following three categories: • Manda...
Cloquet High School is partnering with the United Way of Carlton County this month to collect new or gently used coats, hats and mittens. If you wish to participate feel free to drop off your items in the CHS Main office....
The Ma & Pa Kettle Days committee will be working on future events in October, November and December. We will need volunteers to help. The first event will be a 5 p.m. Halloween party on Oct. 31 at the Veterans Building. There will be hot dogs, chips and beverages and a grand march of costumes following the supper. Trunk-or-Treat will be available in the parking lot for anyone who would like to participate. The second event is planned for bingo on Nov. 13 at the Kettle River Senior Center. So mark that on your calendar. The Kettle River...
Congratulations and best wishes to Robin Lake and Joshua Staub, both of the Rochester area, on their recent marriage on Oct. 5 in Pine Island, Minnesota. Robin is the daughter of Sharon and David Lake, and granddaughter of Leo Dahlberg. Our sympathies to the family of Brandi (Kenneth) Hascall of Wright on the death of her brother, Nathan Ehrich, 40, of Cotton. He died on Oct. 8 in Cotton. A graveside service was held Monday at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Duluth. Our sympathies again to the family of Brandi (Kenneth) Hascall of Wright...
